NEPA Scene Staff

VIDEO: Wilkes-Barre’s Dustin Douglas & The Electric Santas believe ‘Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You’

VIDEO: Wilkes-Barre’s Dustin Douglas & The Electric Santas believe ‘Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You’

From a press release: It looks like Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen may just make it onto Santa’s “nice list” after all. The troublemaking blues rock band took time out of their busy schedule supporting their latest record, “Black Leather Blues,” to present fans with a rollicking rendition of one of their favorite holiday […]

 James Callahan

VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriter Rich Janov proves addiction isn’t ‘Unfixable’

VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriter Rich Janov proves addiction isn’t ‘Unfixable’

“Opioid overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in Pennsylvania, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2010 to 2019, rates of opioid-related deaths in Pennsylvania almost quintupled, rising from 5 per 100,000 people to 23.7 per 100,000 people. In 2020, it rose to 42.4 per 100,000 people,” a study from […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Jam band The Disco Biscuits show ‘Why We Dance’ at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 28

Jam band The Disco Biscuits show ‘Why We Dance’ at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 28

From a press release: While Camp Bisco seems to have had its last dance, Philadelphia jam band and festival founders The Disco Biscuits will be back in Northeastern Pennsylvania to perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, March 28 as part of their 2024 Why We Dance Tour. Doors open at 6:30 […]

 Rich Howells

‘Now and Then’ – NEPA Beatles tribute band The Taxmen and radio host Edd Raineri react to the ‘last Beatles song’

‘Now and Then’ – NEPA Beatles tribute band The Taxmen and radio host Edd Raineri react to the ‘last Beatles song’

When the biggest band of all time releases a new single, practically everyone listens – and has an opinion. On Nov. 2, The Beatles officially debuted “Now and Then,” a song that only existed as a rough demo until modern technology was able to salvage John Lennon’s vocals 42 years after his death and breathe […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Lewis Black takes final stand-up comedy tour to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 9

Lewis Black takes final stand-up comedy tour to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 9

From a press release: Today, two-time Grammy Award-winning comedian Lewis Black announced Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour with shows throughout North America and Europe, including his return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 9, 2024. After 35+ years as a touring stand-up comedian, Black is parking his tour bus […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Comedian Tom Segura comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on June 12

Comedian Tom Segura comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on June 12

From a press release: Today, one of the biggest touring comics in the country, Tom Segura, announced the first leg of his new global stand-up comedy tour, Come Together, which includes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. His previous tour, I’m Coming […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Wilkes-Barre melodic hardcore band One Step Closer supports Knuckle Puck and Real Friends on national tour

Wilkes-Barre melodic hardcore band One Step Closer supports Knuckle Puck and Real Friends on national tour

From a press release: Today, Wilkes-Barre melodic hardcore group One Step Closer begins a month-long North American tour supporting Chicago pop punk bands Knuckle Puck and Real Friends with Arm’s Length, playing all 28 dates, plus their own headlining shows in Chicago and Albany in between. Starting in Cleveland, they will travel coast to coast […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Harrisburg metalcore band If Not For Me headlines matinee rock show in Scranton on Nov. 12

Harrisburg metalcore band If Not For Me headlines matinee rock show in Scranton on Nov. 12

From a press release: Hailing from Harrisburg, If Not For Me is a four-piece metalcore outfit known for their introspective lyrics, captivating sound, and emotionally charged performances. With their ability to seamlessly blend powerful melodies and profound storytelling through an authentic approach, they aim to connect deeply with listeners, exploring themes of self-discovery, resilience, and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Lancaster emo rapper Layul drops debut EP ‘Scene One’ with release shows and Emo Nights

Lancaster emo rapper Layul drops debut EP ‘Scene One’ with release shows and Emo Nights

From a press release: Hailing from Lancaster, Layul is an emo rap artist whose journey in music began during her teenage years, though she only fully embraced it later in life. In 2020, she made a life-changing decision to use music as her means of self-expression and as a catalyst for personal growth. Inspired by […]

 James Callahan

VIDEO PREMIERE: Luzerne County thrash metal band Black Horizon turns red in ‘The Traitor’

VIDEO PREMIERE: Luzerne County thrash metal band Black Horizon turns red in ‘The Traitor’

Four-piece thrash outfit Black Horizon first came to my attention through the notorious Peter Kelly of the infamous Irish Wolf Pub, formerly situated smack dab in downtown Scranton directly across the street from the courthouse. The joint used to be called “Judge and Jury” prior, I believe. On any account, I was DJing a special […]