Rich Howells

Easton venue cancels sex offender 6ix9ine’s show while NEPA nightclubs promote his concerts

Responding to widespread criticism and media attention, Easton concert venue One Centre Square has canceled a Feb. 9 concert with 6ix9ine while two Northeastern Pennsylvania venues have used the controversy to promote the upcoming shows they’ve booked with the Brooklyn rapper who currently awaits sentencing on child sex charges. One Centre Square, which opened last […]

 Rich Howells

Ali Baba Lounge in Wilkes-Barre books rapper 6ix9ine, who pled guilty to child sex charges

The Ali Baba Lounge may promote itself as “Northeastern Pennsylvania No. 1 nightlife destination,” but it also serves as a magnet for controversy, from its choice of entertainers to incidents reported in and around the downtown Wilkes-Barre venue. Its latest controversy started yesterday when Ali Baba announced that Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine would perform there on […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS: Billy Strings at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 01/29/18

PHOTOS: Billy Strings at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 01/29/18

Young bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings returned to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre to play the “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series on Monday, Jan. 29, showing off why Rolling Stone named him one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” last year with another skillful six-string performance. Averaging over 200 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre presents classic drama ‘Death of a Salesman’ Feb. 9-25

Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre presents classic drama ‘Death of a Salesman’ Feb. 9-25

From a press release: The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will kick off the year with the Arthur Miller classic “Death of a Salesman.” The show runs on Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 25, with a special talkback on Sunday, Feb. 18. The play is directed by Richard Kramer. This is the second time Kramer […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Influential Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dion sings at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 27

Influential Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dion sings at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 27

From a press release: Dion, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and former member of The Belmonts, will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $45, $55, $65, and $79, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Singer and feminist icon Ani DiFranco returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 11

Singer and feminist icon Ani DiFranco returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 11

From a press release: It was announced today that singer, songwriter, poet, and feminist icon Ani DiFranco will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 11 at 8 p.m. with special guests Gracie and Rachel. Tickets, which are $25, $29.50, $39.50, and $49.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Wilkes-Barre’s Breaking Benjamin ‘Feed the Wolf’ with new single

STREAMING: Wilkes-Barre’s Breaking Benjamin ‘Feed the Wolf’ with new single

After releasing a cinematic music video for “Red Cold River” – the first single from their upcoming album – last week, Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin followed it up with the next single, “Feed the Wolf,” today. Streaming below, “Feed the Wolf” continues the heavier direction of “Red Cold River,” the first new music the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

After Troy Gentry’s death, Eddie Montgomery performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 18

After Troy Gentry’s death, Eddie Montgomery performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 18

From a press release: It was announced today that platinum-selling country act Montgomery Gentry will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. in an emotional return to the stage for Eddie Montgomery, touring for the first time without the late Troy Gentry. The duo were scheduled to play […]

 Corey Kime

Karl Anderson talks Finn Balor and Wilkes-Barre ‘WWE Ride Along’ before Mohegan Sun Arena match on Jan. 26

Karl Anderson talks Finn Balor and Wilkes-Barre ‘WWE Ride Along’ before Mohegan Sun Arena match on Jan. 26

This time last year, pro wrestlers Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows became the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions during the Royal Rumble pre-show, but they ended up losing the title to the Hardy Boyz at WrestleMania 33 a few months later. Now, after turning face as Finn Bálor’s surprise tag team partners on Jan. 1, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

‘The Office’ star Creed Bratton brings music and comedy to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 21

‘The Office’ star Creed Bratton brings music and comedy to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 21

From a press release: It was announced today that Creed Bratton, comedian, musician, and star of NBC’s “The Office” who has performed in the real city of Scranton before, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, March 21 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert […]

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