CONCERTS AT A GLANCE
F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre (570) 826-1100
Josh Turner, April 24
The Hit Men, April 25
Doo Wop Spectacular, May 2
The Daughters of Legends Comedy Show, May 9
Brit Floyd, May 15
The Craig Thatcher Band, May 16
Heart, May 19
Frank Sinatra Jr.: Sinatra Sings Sinatra, May 22
Josh Ritter, May 28
1964: The Tribute, June 6
The Band Band, June 13
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Jonny Lang, June 14
Daniel Tosh, June 25
Loretta Lynn, June 26
Girls, Guns and Glory, July 18
Gordon Lightfoot, Aug. 2
Matt Andersen, Aug. 14
Jackson Browne, Sept. 12
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township (800) 745-3000
Live, May 16
Blues Traveler, May 23
Michael Bolton, June 13
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. (800) 745-3000
Florida George Line, May 3 SOLD OUT
Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0371
Back to the Eighties with Jessie’s Girl, April 24
Michael Martin Murphey and Jonathan Edwards, May 1
Atlanta Rhythm Section and the Georgia Satellites, May 2
Dark Star Orchestra, May 8 and 9
Travis Tritt, May 28
The Lettermen, May 29
Jam on the Mountain: The Mantras, May 31
The Official Blues Brothers Revue, June 11
The Weight, June 12
Get the Led Out, June 13
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, June 17
Happy Together Tour, June 25
Gary Allan, June 26
Livewire and the Land of OZZ, June 27
America, July 2
Lee Greenwood, July 17
38 Special, July 19
Trigger Hippy with Will Hoge, July 22
Arrival, July 23
Steep Canyon Rangers and the Jeff Austin Band, July 24
Jamey Johnson, Sept. 10
Gene Watson, Oct. 3
Clint Black, Oct. 15
Back to the Garden: 1969, Oct. 23
Rhonda Vincent, Oct. 25
Three Dog Night, Nov. 20
A Night to Remember: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash, Nov. 21
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0249
Barefoot Movement, April 23
Start Making Sense, April 24
Willy Porter, April 25
The Steepwater Band, May 1
Free Range Folk, May 2
Damn the Torpedoes: Tom Petty Tribute, May 9
Jeff Daniels, May 14
The Bach and Handel Chorale in “A Night Out Dixieland Style,” May 16
Spottisewoode & His Enemies, May 21
Bennie & the Jets Elton John Show, May 23
Laurence Juber, May 29
Eastbound Jesus, June 5
The Jammin’ Divas, June 6
Simone Felice, June 12
Jubilee Riots, June 13
Todd Snider, June 20
Chatham County Line, June 27
David Mayfield Parade, July 17
Ambrosia: Multi-Hit Machine of the 70s, July 18
Incendio, July 24
Splintered Sunlight, July 25
Mark Hummel & the Golden State Lone Star Revue, July 31
Sugar Blue, Aug. 14
The Dublin City Ramblers, Aug. 15
Hollywood Nights: Bob Seger Tribute, Sept. 5
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY (866) 781-2922
Wendy Sutter, May 10
Mysteryland USA, May 22 to 25
Bryan Adams, June 19
Train with guests The Fray and Matt Nathanson, June 26
Mormon Tabernacle Choir, June 27
Kid Rock with Foreigner, July 3
Def Leppard with Styx and Tesla, July 11
Brad Paisley with Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton, July 24
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, July 25
Peter Cetera with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Aug. 2
Florida Georgia Line with Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard, Aug. 7
Lynyrd Skynyrd with the Marshall Tucker Band, Aug. 14
Zac Brown Band, Aug. 23
Christine Ebersole, Aug. 29
Rascal Flatts with Scotty McCreery and Raelynn, Aug. 30
Chicago with Earth, Wind and Fire, Sept. 1
Van Halen with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Sept. 6
Jackson Browne, Sept. 19
The Princeton Nassoons, Oct. 4
Karen Mason, Oct. 17
Sunday with Friends Chamber Music Series, Oct. 18
The Ultimate Badstan Reunion, Nov. 14
Sunday with Friends Chamber Music Series, Nov. 22
THIS WEEK: April 22 to 28, 2015
In This Moment, the Los Angeles hard-rock outfit performing songs from its latest release “Black Widow.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. April 22. $27. 570-420-2808.
40-Story Radio Tower, A “Prairie Home Companion”-style celebration of the spoken word with plays, poetry and comedy along with musical guests Barefoot Movement performing bluegrass, folk and acoustic rock. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 23. $15. 570-325-0249.
Some Kind of Jam, a weekend of music and camping with four stages of more than 30 musical acts along with workshops, nature trails, trout fishing, food-and-craft vendors, jam sessions, light shows, fire performances, parades, yoga and more. The lineup includes Particle, the Motet, Consider the Source, Poor Man’s Whiskey, the Mantras, the Big Dirty, the Fritz, Steepwater Band and many more. Schuylkill Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven. April 24 to 26. $75 advance; $90 day of event. Information at jibberjazz.com or 570-739-7385.
Open Mic Night, musicians, poets, comedians and more with featured artist Corky Staats performing songs from his new project “Mountain Memories.” Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. April 24 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
The Word Made Flesh, a concert of Renaissance and contemporary works tracing Christ’s incarnation performed by a cappella group The Lyric Consort. St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 24. Free. 570-343-6707.
Cantores Christi Regis Spring Concert, music of the Renaissance along with pop selections by the student choral group. J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, North Franklin and West Jackson streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. April 24 and 25. Free. 570-208-5900.
Back to the Eighties, a tribute to the music and fashions of the 1980s with Jessie’s Girl. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 24. $17 advance, $22 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Josh Turner, the double-platinum-selling country artist. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 24. $51, $41, $31. 570-826-1100.
Start Making Sense, the seven-piece group paying tribute to the 1980s music of Talking Heads and Hall & Oates. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 24. $20. 570-325-0249.
Comedy Night, performances by stand-up comics Matt Richards and Matt Pavich (star of MTV2’s new show “Joking Off.”) Cocoon Coffee House, Route 6 and Bellmonte Ave., Hawley. 8:30 p.m. April 24. $20, $15. 570-226-6130.
Faculty Concert, classical works performed by violinist Sophie Till, cellist Christine Appenheimer-Vaida and pianist Rick Hoffenberg. Marian Chapel, Swartz Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 4 p.m. April 25. Free. 570-348-6268.
Curtain Up: A Broadway Cabaret of Tony Winners, an evening of cabaret favorites with singers John Baldino and Erin Canedy along with special guests Jonathan Alunni, Kay McClintock, Miranda Micciche and Rob Misko. Theater at Trinity Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. 7 p.m. April 25. $11 advance; $13 at the door. 800-838-3006.
Performing Arts Gala: Spring into Song, performances by guest professionals and students of the Performing Arts Training Academy in a mix of styles including contemporary pop, musical theater, lyrical song and dance, classical song, slam poetry, monologues and skits. Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7 to 9 p.m. April 25. $20, $10 students. 570-674-6207.
Hee Haw Harmony, a fast-paced show with comedy routines and barbershop harmony performed by the Endless Mountains Barbershop Chorus and the Vocal Accord Chordial Connection. With opener jazz pianist Rick Pedro. Tunkhannock Area High School, 135 Tiger Drive. 7 p.m. April 25. $9 advance; $12 at the door. 570-836-8595.
The Hit Men, a quintet of singer-songwriters performing hits from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. April 25. $47, $37, $27. 570-826-1100.
World Premiere Composition Series Concert, the 32nd annual event with two new works by composer/conductor Brian McWhorter, performed by the University of Scranton Concert Band and Concert Choir. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 25. Free. 570-941-7624.
Marywood Brass Celebration, a concert by student and professional musicians. Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywod University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 25. Free. 570-348-6268.
Willy Porter, the indie guitarist and singer-songwriter with singing partner Carmen Nickerson. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 25. $25. 570-325-0249.
Harpeth Rising, the female trio performing folk, newgrass, rock and classical on banjo, violin and cello. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. April 25. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
Everyone Orchestra, the improvisational group which creates an entirely different show during each performance. Appearing are Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon), Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident), Andrew Altman (Railroad Earth), Cris Jacobs (The Bridge) and Jesse Harper and Jay Starling, both of Love Canon. Conducted by Matt Butler. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. April 26. $25. 570-420-2808.
Songs for All Seasons, with bell and vocal choirs and congregational singing of favorite hymns. Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave. 7 p.m. April 26. Free-will donation. 570-675-3616.
FUTURE
Destinations, a cabaret-style pops concert by the Arcadia Chorale and the Doug Smith Jazz Trio. Century Club, 612 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. May 1. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 570-871-0350.
Michael Martin Murphy and Jonathon Edwards, an acoustic evening with the veteran singer-songwriters. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 1. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.
The Steepwater Band, a celebration of 12 years of live performances at the Opera House with the Chicago blues-rock band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 1. $15. 570-325-0249.
Jukebox Heroes Live, the Mahoney Brothers in “The World’s Greatest Musical Impersonation Show,” paying tribute to favorite rock influences including the Beatles, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Rick Nelson and more. Held in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Wiltsie Center, 700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton. 6:30 p.m. May 2. $28, $23, $18. 570-233-7731.
Broken Road, the local country duo. Hilltop Christian Coffee House, Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 2. 570-371-6363.
Joe Nardone’s Doo Wop Spectacular, with Little Anthony & the Imperials, the Chiffons and Bobby Lewis. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. May 2. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. 570-826-1100.
The Rocky Road to Dublin, an evening of Irish folk songs with the Wyoming County Chorale and special guests the duo of Four Shillings Short. Tunkhannock Area Middle School, 200 Franklin Ave. 7:30 p.m. May 2. $10. 570-360-5040.
In Concert with the University of Scranton String Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 2. Free. 570-941-7624.
Campus Choir Concert. Liberal Arts Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 2; 4 p.m. May 3. Free. 570-348-6268.
Back to the Farm Jubilee, a celebration of spring and the return to the farm with Free Range Folk and the Bovine Social Club along with local organic appetizers prepared by 14-Acre Farm. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 2. $15. 570-325-0249.
Atlanta Rhythm Section, the Georgia southern rock band with the Georgia Satellites. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 2. 866-605-7325.
Andrew & Noah, the singing duo and string instrumentalists performing their brand of Americana Groove: a mix of indie roots-rock, alt-folk, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, zydeco and world music. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. May 2. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
Four Shillings Short, the world-music duo performing Celtic, Medieval and Renaissance music on more than 30 instruments including dulcimer, mandolin, woodwinds, sitar, charango, bowed psaltery, banjo, bodhran, guitar and krumhorn. The Olde Victoria B&B, 28 Washington St., Carbondale. 3 to 5 p.m. May 3. $10. 570-280-2291.
Paul and Mary Good, the Christian-music duo from Quakertown. Brewing Rivers Christian Cafe, Moving River Ministries Church, 453 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 3. 570-239-6688.
Florida Georgia Line, the reigning Country Music Association Vocal Duo of the Year on their “Anything Goes Tour.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. May 3. SOLD OUT. 800-745-3000.
Circa Survive, the Philadelphia rock band former by Saosin vocalist Anthony Green. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 3. $18 advance, $22 day of show. 570-420-2808.
String Project Concert, performances by string students ages 4 to 18 including ensembles, solos and three orchestras. Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 6:30 p.m. May 4. Free. 570-348-6268.
Slash, the Grammy-winning rock guitarist, songwriter and film producer with his band Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 5. $35 advance; $38 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra, in a concert of pieces by Kabalevsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Rachmaninoff. 8 p.m. May 6 at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston; and 8 p.m. May 9 at the Sette LaVerghetta Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Free. 570-270-2192.
Chamber Strings Spring Concert, solos and chamber music performed by undergraduate and graduate string students. Marian Chapel, Swartz Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. May 7. Free. 570-348-6268.
Susquehanna Breakdown Music Festival, the third annual family-friendly event headed by bluegrass band Cabinet. With the Coal Town Rounders, Citizens Band Radio, Hoots & Hellmouth, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Bill Evans’ Soul Grass, Boiled Owls, Still Hand String Band, George Wesley, Tom Graham & Justin Mazer and more. Also: craft and food vendors, a children’s stage and camping. Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. $25 advance; $40 day of show. 800-745-3000.
Jay T and Friends, the Christian-music group. The Truth Cafe, New Life Community Church, 570 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 8. 570-301-7081.
Blue October, the Texas-based band headed by frontman Justin Furstenfeld. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 8. $20 advance; $23 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, a Masterworks concert including Beethoven’s “Coriolan Overture” and Symphony No. 7 with guest violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. The Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. May 8. $37.60 to $63. 570-270-4444 or nepaphil.org.
Dark Star Orchestra, the Grateful Dead tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 8 and 9. 866-605-7325.
Chamber Singers Concert. Marian Chapel, Swartz Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 2 p.m. May 9. Free. 570-348-6268.
Sue Yurkanin, the singer-songwriter in a Christian-music concert. My Cup Runneth Over Coffee House, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 9. 570-824-2991.
In Concert, with the University of Scranton Jazz Band and alumni guest soloists. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 9. Free. 570-941-7624.
Red Tail Ring, the duo of Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo performing traditional and original pieces on fiddle, bajo, mandolin, jawharp along with harmonies and foot percussion. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. May 9. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
The Daughters of Legends Comedy Show, with Rain Pryor (daughter of Richard Pryor) and Mindy Rickles (daughter of Don Rickles). Hosted by comedian Sheba Mason. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 9. $42 (VIP), $25. 570-826-1100.
Damn the Torpedoes, a tribute to the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers along with selections from Petty’s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 9. $20. 570-325-0249.
Sunday Music Series, with saxophonist Neil Wetzel leading his quintet in performing jazz, polkas, hymns and more. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 3 p.m. May 10. $25. 570-344-1111.
The Used, the post-hardcore band from Utah along with Chicago alt-rock band Chevelle. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. May 12. $32.50. 570-420-2808.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, the jazz pianist and his group performing pop hits of the present in musical styles of the past. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 14. $25 advance; $28 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Jeff Daniels, the grassroots singer-songwriter and Emmy Award-winning actor. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 14. $30. 570-325-0249.
Simple Gifts, the duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon performing ethnic folk music from Eastern Europe, Ireland and America on fiddle, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, guitar, recorders and more. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3832 Route 6, Tunkhannock. 7 p.m. May 15. $10. 570-836-2233.
Catholic Choral Society Spring Concert, with two regional performances. 7:30 p.m. May 15 at St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton with guests the Forest City Regional High School Choir; and 7 p.m. May 17 at St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple St., Kingston with guests the Wyoming Valley West Concert Choir. $10, $8 seniors and students. 570-587-2753.
Pre-Commencement Concert, with the University of Scranton Symphonic Band, Singers and String Ensemble. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 15. Free. 570-941-7624.
Brit Floyd: The Greatest Pink Floyd Show, the tribute band on its “Space and Time World Tour” with a spectacular new light show and even bigger stage production. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 15. $51.50, $41.50, $31.50.
Shawn Klush: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, with special guests Elvis’ own band the Sweet Inspirations. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 p.m. May 15. $60 (VIP), $39, $19. 570-344-1111.
Scranton Celtic Festival, with music, step dancing, the Irish Fairy Godmother, pony rides and vendors offering Celtic apparel, gift items and food. Performers include Down by the Glenside, Jamie & the Quietmen, Wyoming Valley Pipe & Drums, Aaron Fowler of Crossing Celtic, Old Friends and headliners the Fighting Jamesons. The Lodge at Montage, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 16; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 17. $10 advance; $15 at the door. 570-445-3799.
David Griffin, the singer-songwriter in a Christian-music concert. Amazing Taste, How Sweet the Grounds Cafe, Centenary United Methodist Church, 24 N. Main St., Ashley. 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 16. 570-899-8073.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Craig Thatcher Band, performing a tribute to the music of Jimi Hendrix. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 16. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Ocean Quartet, the award-winning group performing a gamut from ancient ballads to pop grooves. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. May 16. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
A Night Out Dixieland Style, with the Bach and Handel Chorale and the Perseverance Jazz Band performing vintage favorites. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 16. $18, $15 seniors and children. 570-325-0249.
Live, the rock band from York, Pennsylvania. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. May 16. 800-653-8000.
Benjamin Horreverts, a Christian-music concert by the New York recording artist. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 17. Free. 570-474-6616.
The Presbybop Quartet, with special guest jazz musician David Liebman in a Homegrown Music Concert at WVIA Public Media Studios, 100 WVIA Way, Pittston. 8 p.m. May 18. Free but reservations required. 570-655-2808.
Heart, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Ann and Nancy Wilson performing songs from the group’s extensive catalogue of hits. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. May 19. $75, $59, $45. 570-826-1100.
Open Mic Night, musicians, poets, comedians and more with featured artist singer-songwriter Josh Pratt. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. May 22 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Bill Hunt, the singer-songwriter in a Christian-music concert. Voice of Hope Coffee House, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 231 E. State St., Nanticoke. 7 to 9 p.m. May 22. Broadcast live on WVHO-FM (94.5). 570-735-1760.
Sinatra Sings Sinatra, with singer Frank Sinatra Jr. celebrating his father’s hits with a multimedia centennial concert. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. May 22. $125 (pit seating), $69, $59, $49. 570-826-1100.
Falling in Reverse, the Las Vegas-based rock band with special guest Ghosttown. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 22. $22. 570-420-2808.
Alice Tan Ridley, the singer from “America’s Got Talent” paying tribute to the music of famous soul divas. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 22. $20. 570-325-0249.
Bennie & the Jets, a tribute to the music of Elton John. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 23. $20. 570-325-0249.
The DuPont Brothers, the Vermont-based indie-folk duo. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. May 23. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
Blues Traveler, the Princeton-based band performing a mix of rock, tinged with blues, folk and psychedelic influences. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. May 23. 800-653-8000.
NEPA Bluegrass Festival, with the Boxcars, Little Roy & Lizzy, Nothin Fancy, Larry Gillis Band, Remington Ryde, Louie Seltzer, Driftwood, Goldwing Express, Hillbilly Gypsies, Danny Paisley, Trinity River, Mama Corn, Ernie Evans & Tyler Williams, Coal Town Rounders, Velvet Blue, the Last Whippoorwills, Sully’s Fortune, Nate & Kate and Mark Miklos. Also: food and craft vendors, jam tent, workshops, Sunday Gospel Sing and children’s activities. Lazybrook Park, Routes 6 and 92, Tunkhannock. $55 until April 15; $65 thereafter; single-day tickets: $25 Friday, $30 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Free camping with weekend ticket. Gates open 8 a.m. May 28; music runs 2 to 10:30 p.m. May 29; 1 to 10 p.m. May 30; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31. 570-721-2760 or nepabluegrass.com.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Josh Ritter, an acoustic evening with the singer-songwriter. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. May 28. 570-826-1100.
Travis Tritt, the country pop star performing songs from his latest “The Storm” and “The Calm After.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 28. 866-605-7325.
The Lettermen, the 50-year veteran harmony quartet. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 29. $32, $27. 866-605-7325.
Laurence Juber, the Grammy-winning lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s band Wings with special guest Lehigh Valley rocker Craig Thatcher. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 29. $23. 570-325-0249.
Tall Heights, the harmony duo performing on cello and guitar. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. May 30. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
Jam on the Mountain, with the Mantras, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band and Broccoli Samurai. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. May 31. 866-605-7325.
Steve Smith and Vital Information, the drummer and his jazz-rock band. Presented by the Pennsylvania Jazz Alliance. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 7 p.m. May 31. $35 (VIP), $25, $20 students. 570-909-9216.
David Feherty, the former pro golfer in an evening of hilarious behind-the-scenes storytelling. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. June 4. $164 (VIP), $60, $40. 570-826-1100.
Eastbound Jesus, the Americana, bluegrass and northern-rock band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 5. $20. 570-325-0249.
Jammin’ Divas, three-part harmonies with flute and double bass. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 6. $20. 570-325-0249.
Reel Big Fish, with fellow ska-punkers Less Than Jake. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 6. $20 advance; $23 day of show. 570-420-2808.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue, a tribute to the comedy and hit songs from the original movie paying homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, gospel and soul music. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 11. $19 advance; $24 day of show. 866-605-7325.
The Weight, the five-piece group paying tribute to the music of The Band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 12. 866-605-7325.
Simone Felice, the roots-rock singer formerly with the Felice Brothers Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 12. $20. 570-325-0249.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: The Band Band, a group paying tribute to the music of The Band. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. June 13. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Get the Led Out, the Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 13. 866-605-7325.
Midnight North with Grahame Lesh, joined by the Quimby Mountain Band on the “Not for Nothing Tour.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 13. $17 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Melissa Etheridge, the Academy Award and Grammy-winning artist on her “This is M.E. Tour.” A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. June 13. $89, $59, $49, $45. 570-420-2808.
Michael Bolton, the multi-Grammy Award winning singer. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. June 13. $30 to $100. 800-653-8000.
Le Nuove Musiche: Lyric + Continuo, a concert by a cappella group The Lyric Consort, performing the 17th-century works of Giulio Caccini. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. June 14. $10. 570-343-6707.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, the renowned blues-rock guitarist and songwriter along with Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jonny Lang. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. June 14. 570-826-1100.
Tom Keifer, the singer-songwriter and frontman of the Philadelphia-based blues-rock band Cinderella in support of his solo CD “The Way Life Goes.” Penns Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 17. 866-605-7325.
Billtown Blues Festival, with Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, Ruthie Foster, Roomful of Blues, Mr. Sipp, Tom Rosencrans, Miz Ida & her Blues Revue, Dave Brumbaugh’s Boogie Chillen’s Guitar Workshop, Mike Mettalia & Midnight Shift with Rockin’ Johnny, and the Festival auditions winners Vanessa Collier Band and Doug McMinn. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, 1 Park St., Hughesville. Noon to 10 p.m. June 20. $20 until April 30; $25 thereaft3er; $30 at the gate. 570-584-4480.
moe. The preeminent progressive rock band in a Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. June 21. $28 advance; $32 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Daniel Tosh, the Comedy Central star known for his hit show “Tosh.0.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 and 9:30 p.m. June 25. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. 570-826-1100.
The Happy Together Tour, celebrating the music of the 1960s with the Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, the Association, Mark Lindsay (of Paul Revere & the Raiders), the Grass Roots, the Cowsills and the Buckinghams. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 25. $45, $40. 866-605-7325.
Madsummer Meltdown, a weekend of music and camping with four stages of 31 eclectic musical acts along with nature trails, trout fishing, food-and-craft vendors, jam sessions, light shows, fire performances, parades, yoga and more. The lineup includes Papa Mali, the Mother Hips, Delicate Stevee, Yojimbo, Dirtfoot, the Big Dirty, Scott Pemberton Trio, Naughty Professor, Down North, Aqueous, the Blind Owl Band, the Southern Belles and many more. Schuylkill Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven. June 26 to 28. $75 advance; $90 day of event. Information at jibberjazz.com or 570-739-7385.
Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, comedians and more. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. June 26 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and legendary multi-award-winning country singer. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. June 26. $99 (very limited pit), $65 (Gold Circle), $55, $40. 570-826-1100.
Gary Allan, the platinum-selling country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 26. 866-605-7325.
Livewire, the AC/DC tribute band along with Land of OZZ, performing the music of Ozzy Osbourne. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 27. 866-605-7325.
The Music of Irving Berlin, a talk on the life of the great American composer along with extensive musical excerpts to illustrate the five periods of Berlin’s musical career. Presented by Phillip Atteberry of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. June 28. Free. 570-996-1500.
America, the folk-rock group celebrating their 40th anniversary. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 2. 866-605-7325.
The Repazz Band, an old-fashioned Fourth of July concert of Sousa marches, patriotic songs and Broadway tunes. Village Green, Eagles Mere. 5 to 6 p.m. July 4. Free. 570-525-3672.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, the Grammy-winning pop-rock singer and her guitarist-husband. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. July 4. $60, $45, $39. Followed by fireworks. 570-420-2808.
Briggs Farm Bluesfest, the 18th annual outdoor festival with performers Devon Allman, Teeny Tucker, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Butterfield Revisited, Alexis P. Suter Band, Lonnie’s Back Porch Party, Terry “Harmonica” Bean with the Cornlickers, Centennial Blues Celebration, Miner Blues, Symphonic Haze, Danielle Nicole Band, Mike Zito, Slam Allen Band, Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats, Teddy Young & the Aces and more. Also: Mississippi Delta-style barbecue, fresh roasted sweet corn, vendors, hayrides and camping. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. 4:30 to 11 p.m. July 10; 4 to 11 p.m. July 11. $80 with camping; $40 without; $23 one day. 570-379-2003 or briggsfarm.com.
The John Butler Trio, the platinum-selling Australian roots-jam band with pop-reggae band SOJA. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. July 10. $30 advance; $33 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Lee Greenwood, the country music artist performing songs from his latest release “I Want to Be in Your World.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 17. 866-605-7325.
Chris Young, the country-music hitmaker. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. July 17. $45, $35, 570-420-2808.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Girls, Guns and Glory, a band paying tribute to the country classics of Hank Williams. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. July 18. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
38 Special, the southern rockers playing hits from their three-decade career. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 19. 866-605-7325.
Trigger Hippy, the Nashville quintet playing its blend of propulsive rock, gritty blues and vocal harmonies. With special guest singer Will Hoge. Penns Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 22. 866-605-7325.
Arrival, the Swedish ABBA tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 23. 866-605-7325.
Open Mic Night, musicians, poets, comedians and more with featured singing duo Skip Monday. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. July 24 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Steep Canyon Rangers, the Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass band with openers the Jeff Austin Band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 24. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Zappa Plays Zappa, Dweezil Zappa in a show paying tribute to the music of his father Frank Zappa. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. July 26. $70 (VIP), $44.50, $34.50, $27.50. 570-420-2808.
Gordon Lightfoot, the veteran singer-songwriter celebrating his “50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Aug. 2. $71.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. 570-826-1100.
A Gathering of Singer-Songwriters, with Tom Flannery, Brett Alexander, Shannon Marsyada and Lorne Clarke. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Free but donations accepted. 570-996-1500.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Matt Andersen, the bluesman known for his powerhouse, soul-filled voice. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Aug. 14. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Dokken and Warrant, the two platinum-selling glam-metal bands along with the chart-topping band Firehouse. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Aug. 22. $37, $34. 570-420-2808.
Open Mic Night, musicians, poets, comedians and more with featured musician Alan Thatcher. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Aug. 28 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Hickory Project, hard-driving acoustic music rooted in bluegrass with National Mandolin Champion Anthony Hannigan. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Aug. 30. Free but donations accepted. 570-996-1500.
Def Leppard, the British rock band joined by fellow platinum-selling rock icons Styx and Tesla. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 1. $83, $57. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Little Big Town, the Grammy-winning, country-music group on its “Pain Killer Tour.” With special guest singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 2. $45, $30. 610-433-7541.
Carrie Underwood, the six-time Grammy Award-winning country music singer. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 3. $87, $67. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Eric Church, the country-music star on his current “Outsiders World Tour.” Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 4. $75, $55. 800-745-3000.
Hollywood Nights, a tribute band playing the high-energy music of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 5. $25. 570-325-0249.
Meghan Trainor, the singer-songwriter and producer whose breakout 2014 single “All About That Bass” spent eight weeks at No. 1. With openers Life of Dillon and Charlie Puth. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 6. $45, $35. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Jamey Johnson, the 11-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 10. 866-605-7325.
Tunes from the Tube: 60 Years of Your Favorite TV Theme Songs, a cabaret performance by singers John Baldino and Erin Canedy along with special guests. Theater at Trinity Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. 7 p.m. Sept. 12. $11 advance; $13 at the door. 800-838-3006.
Jackson Browne, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on tour to support his new album “Standing in the Breach.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12. 570-826-1100.
Gene Watson, the Texas country singer named “2010 Country Music Legend of the Year.” With openers Twitty Fever. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 3. $17 advance, $22 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Kansas, the platinum-selling rock band (“Carry On, My Wayward Son”). Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 11. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. 570-420-2808.
Clint Black, the triple-platinum selling country artist. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 15. 866-605-7325.
Back to the Garden 1969, music of the Woodstock Era. Penns Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 23. 866-605-7325.
Rhonda Vincent, the country and bluegrass singer with Coal Country Express. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Three Dog Night, celebrating four decades of pop rock music. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 20. 866-605-7325.
A Night to Remember, a re-creation of the 1956 jam session at Sun Records by the “Million Dollar Quartet” of Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 21. 866-605-7325.
