PHOTOS: 6th annual Bras Across the Bridge, 10/05/14
Waving your underwear around Wilkes-Barre is usually frowned upon, but once a year, the city makes an exception. The sixth annual Bras Across the Bridge event, hosted by 98.5 KRZ on Sunday, Oct. 5, was filled with breast cancer survivors and supporters stringing bras together across the Market Street Bridge and Kirby Park to form […]
Harlem Globetrotters return to Wilkes-Barre to face ‘Washington Generals’ Revenge’
From a press release: The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. during the Harlem Globetrotters 2015 “Washington Generals’ Revenge” tour. The Globetrotters will face a […]
One-man band Stovepipe Stover plays free show at Gallery of Sound
Stovepipe Stover has been described as “lo-fi indie folk escapism at its finest,” so if that sounds like an intriguing evening, then stop by the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre tomorrow night to see this one-man band in action. Based out of Northern Michigan, Justin Stover sings, plays guitar and banjo, and plays drums with […]
David Payne brings C.S. Lewis to life in Wilkes-Barre
British actor embodies the look and personality of 'Narnia' author
ime after time for the past 20 years, British actor David Payne has stepped on stage to portray one man, a literary giant whose works resonates with readers today and who Payne so uncannily resembles. He nails it each time, receiving praise from not only audiences, but colleagues, for his spot-on likeness – and, yet, […]
If rock is dead, then Dustin Douglas is here to resurrect it
Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen are ready to release debut album 'Black Skies and Starlight'
ustin Douglas exudes classic rock ‘n’ roll cool. It’s in his denim jacket, black leather boots, low-hanging necklaces, slick hair, 5 o’clock shadow, and devil-may-care swagger as he strolls in and sits back for an interview. The explanation is simple. “When my mom was pregnant with me, my dad would hold up headphones to her […]
Darrell Hammond performs in Wilkes-Barre just one day after rejoining ‘SNL’ as announcer
'Saturday Night Live' alum talks about Don Pardo, friendship, hard times, and Bill Clinton
arrell Hammond is sniffling and searching for tissues when NEPA Scene arrives at Wise Crackers Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Despite being under the weather, he’s as friendly and gracious as he always is whenever he’s visiting Wilkes-Barre. Wise Crackers is owned by his longtime friend Scott Bruce, so it makes sense […]
Down to Six announce lineup changes, work on new album
Wilkes-Barre alt rockers Down to Six announced a few lineup changes today via Facebook, including two new additions and the return of a previous member. Joe Wilga and Bill Gerrity of Scranton indie band Lost Continents are now handling second guitar and drum duties, respectively, and bass player Nick Blockus has returned to the group […]
VIDEO/AUDIO: Strand of Oaks covers Asia and The National
Strand of Oaks, a.k.a. singer/songwriter Timothy Showalter, just released two very different covers for two very different reasons within 24 hours. As part of the A.V. Club’s “A.V. Undercover” series, Strand of Oaks reworked Asia’s hit “Heat of the Moment,” jokingly choosing the song because, “I live in the heat of the moment.” Coincidentally, Asia […]
