CONCERTS AT A GLANCE
F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre (570) 826-1100
Spirit Family Reunion, Sept. 4
Jackson Browne, Sept. 12
Home Free, Sept. 21
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, Oct. 9
Vienna Boys Choir, Oct. 10
Chris Cornell, Oct. 17
The Beach Boys, Oct. 25
The Gallagher Joke’s on You Comedy Tour, Nov. 6
Steve Hackett, Nov. 14
Gordon Lightfoot, Nov. 16
Joe Nardone Present ‘The Best of Doo Wop,’ Nov. 21
Brian Setzer Orchestra, Nov. 25
Wizards of Winter, Nov. 27
John Prine, Dec. 4
Cherish the Ladies, Dec. 17
God Save the Queen, Feb. 5
Los Lobos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano, March 4
Dancing in the Streets: Motown’s Greatest Hits, April 13
Materialize! With Drew Thomas, April 16
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township (800) 745-3000
REO Speedwagon, Oct. 23
Wayne Newton, Nov. 7
Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton (800) 745-3000
Jason Aldean, Sept. 10
Breaking Benjamin with Sevendust, Sept. 18
Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0371
Jamey Johnson, Sept. 10
Easton Corbin, Sept. 11
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam, Sept. 20
KICK: The INXS Experience, Sept. 26
Jonny Lang, Sept. 27
Gene Watson, Oct. 3
The Winery Dogs, Oct. 4
Blue Oyster Cult with Vanilla Fudge, Oct. 9
Clint Black, Oct. 15
Tommy James and the Shondells, Oct. 17
Back to the Garden: 1969, Oct. 23
45RPM: A Tribute to the 70s AM Radio Hits, Oct. 24
Rhonda Vincent, Oct. 25
Jefferson Starship, Nov. 7
Frank Caliendo, Nov. 14
Montgomery Gentry, Nov. 19
Three Dog Night, Nov. 20
A Night to Remember: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash, Nov. 21
Dark Star Orchestra, Nov. 25
Little River Band, Dec. 12
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0249
Barefoot Movement, Sept. 4
Hollywood Nights: Bob Seger Tribute, Sept. 5
The Stranger: A Tribute to Billy Joel, Sept. 11
The Frank Sinatra Tribute Show, Sept. 12
In the Round: Marshall Crenshaw, Jonathan Edwards and Garland Jeffreys, Sept. 17
70s Flashback, Sept. 19
Leftover Salmon with Billy Payne of Little Feat, Sept. 20
Wishbone Ash, Sept. 26
Dala, Oct. 2
Tom Sadge’s Neil Diamond Tribute, Oct. 3
The Alt, Oct. 8
The John Denver Tribute with the Ted Vigil Band, Oct. 9
Damn the Torpedoes: Tom Petty Tribute, Oct. 10
The Young Dubliners, Oct. 14
Leo Kottke, Oct. 16
Eaglemania, Oct. 17
Alex De Grassi, Oct. 23
The Grand Slambovians Pre-Halloween Mischief Night Show, Oct. 24
The Music of Simon and Garfunkel, Nov. 6
The Band Band: A Last Waltz Celebration, Nov. 7
Craig Thatcher’s Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Nov. 13
The Sixties Show, Nov. 14
The Glimmer Twins: Rolling Stones Tribute, Nov. 20
Mary Fahl, Nov. 21
Cast of Beatlemania, Nov. 27 and 28
Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg (570) 420-2808
Trinity Centennial Band, Sept. 4
Asleep at the Wheel, Sept. 24
Pink Talking Fish, Sept. 25
Bell Bottom Blues: Eric Clapton Tribute, Sept. 26
Granger Smith (with his alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr.), Oct. 3
Jay and the Americans, Oct. 9
The Garcia Project, Oct. 10
Kansas, Oct. 11
Ralphie May, Oct. 16
Mat Kearney, Oct. 17
Indigo Girls, Oct. 24
Misfits, Oct. 30
Cabinet, Oct. 31
Rise Against, Nov. 4
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute, Nov. 13
Railroad Earth, Nov. 27 and 28
Hot Tuna, Nov. 29
Mac Miller with Earthgang, Michael Christmas and Remember Music, Dec. 18
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY (866) 781-2922
Van Halen with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Sept. 6
Vic DiBitetto: The Italian Hurricane, Sept. 12
Jackson Browne, Sept. 19
The Princeton Nassoons, Oct. 4
Karen Mason, Oct. 17
Sunday with Friends Chamber Music Series, Oct. 18
Blues at Bethel Woods with Fred Scribner, Chris O’Leary Band, Slam Allen, Debbie Davies and Midnight Slim, Oct. 24
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Nov. 7
The Ultimate Bradstan Reunion, Nov. 14
Sunday with Friends Chamber Music Series, Nov. 22
THIS WEEK: Sept. 2 to 8, 2015
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.
Party on the Patio, with Bon Jersey paying tribute to the music of Bon Jovi. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 6 p.m. Sept. 3. Free. Age 21 and older. 888-946-4672.
Carrie Underwood, the six-time Grammy Award-winning country music singer. With country singer-songwriter Josh Dorr. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 3. $87, $67. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Summer Concert Series, with oldies band Memory Lane. Lawn of the Jackson Mansion, 344 Market St., Berwick. 7 p.m. Sept. 3. Free. 570-752-2723.
Cornstock Festival, the third annual acoustic-and-roots music event with two stages of music, workshops, camping, children’s activities, indie crafts and art, food vendors, yoga and more. Performers include Red Wine Bluegrass, Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter, Professor Louie & the Crowmatrix, Furnace Mountain, Roy Williams and the Human Hands, Coal Town Rounders, George Wesley, Hickory Project, Owl and Wolf, Garcia Grass, the Bog Swing Group, Band of Strings and more. Lazy Brook Park, Routes 6 and 92, Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. to midnight Sept. 4; 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 5; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6. $55 weekend; single-day tickets from $15 to $30. 570-250-7464 or cornstockfestival.com.
Gratifonia Music Festival, with two stages of mixed-genre music along with camping. Performers include Colt Ford, Rodney Atkins, Gangstagrass, Judah & the Lion, David Fanning, Bubba Sparxxx, Nappy Roots, Moonshine Bandits, Lenny Cooper, Caroline Kole and many more. Lycoming Fairgrounds, Route 405, Hughesville. Sept. 4 to 6. Info at gratifonia.com.
Eric Church, the country-music star on his current “Outsiders World Tour.” With special guests the Lone Bellow. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 4. $75, $55. 800-745-3000.
Spirit Family Reunion: Live from the Chandelier Lobby, the old-time and gospel touring band from New York. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Sept. 4. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Barefoot Movement, the eclectic foursome performing bluegrass, country, folk and rock. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 4. $20. 570-325-0249.
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.
Peter and Will Anderson, the clarinet and sax virtuosos. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. Sept. 5. $16 advance; $20 day of show. 570-588-8077.
Deadmau5, the Canadian progressive electronic music producer and performer, aka Joel Zimmerman. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 8 p.m. Sept. 5. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Jessie’s Girl, a “Back to the Eighties Show” with the seven-member group. Mount Airy Resort Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 6 p.m. Sept. 6. $15. 877-682-4791.
Re-Creation, a concert by the group dubbed America’s Ambassadors to Hospitalized Veterans. Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave. 6 p.m. Sept. 6. Free will offering. 570-881-9468.
Jim Gaffigan, the standup comedian whose show on TV Land is inspired by his “balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite.” Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 8 p.m. Sept. 6. $49, $29. 800-745-3000.
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Jason Aldean, the country artist with guests Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr. Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Tickets at livenation.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.
Celebration of the Arts, the Delaware Water Gap’s 38th annual jazz-and-arts weekend with exhibits, artisans, strolling musicians, children’s area and food court. Opens Sept. 11 with a free musically themed art show at the Dutot Museum at 6 p.m., followed by dance, theater and classical music at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain 7 to 9:30 p.m. ($10). Continues Sept. 12 with concerts on the hour from noon to 8 p.m.; and Sept. 13 with a Sunday Jazz Mass at 10 a.m. and concerts 12:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Performers include the Nancy Reed Trio, Expansions: The Dave Liebman Group, COTA Cats, Bob Dorough Quartet, Tom Hamilton’s A Work in Progress, the New Quintet, Dixie Gents, Bobby Syvarth Combo, Brass Arts Collective and more. Downtown Delaware Water Gap. $28, $40 for two days. 570-424-2210 or cotajazz.org.
In Concert, with jazz septet Professor Cunningham and His Old School. Houlihan McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Free. 570-941-7624.
The Stranger, a six-piece Billy Joel tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 11. $24. 570-325-0249.
Easton Corbin, the award-winning country singer whose first two singles reached No. 1. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 11. 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.
Ana Popovic, the “Serbian Scorcher” performing her own fiery brand of blues, R&B, funk and rock. Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University. 8 p.m. Sept. 12. $32, $16 children. 570-389-4409.
10-String Symphony, the progressive band fusing folk, punk and bluegrass. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $16 advance; $20 day of show. 570-588-8077.
Frank Sinatra Tribute Show, with veteran Atlantic City and Las Vegas performer Tony Sands. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 12. $25. 570-325-0249.
Kim and Reggie Harris, the socially conscious duo with a strong folk and gospel legacy. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 5 p.m. Sept. 13. $15 advance; $20 at the door. 845-252-6783.
Great American Brass Music, the season opener of the 2015-16 Chamber Series with brass musicians from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Sordoni High-Definition Theater, WVIA Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. Sept. 17 with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. 570-270-4444.
Marshall Crenshaw, Jonathan Edwards and Garland Jeffreys in the Round, three legendary singer-songwriters performing both solo and together. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. $30. 570-325-0249.
Faces and Voices, with “Master of the Telecaster” singer-guitarist Bill Kirchen performing rock, honky-tonk, rockabilly, western swing and more. Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. Sept. 19. $25 advance; $30 at the door. Also: images of performing musicians by four award-winning photographers (Elizabeth Baumeister, Chad Casterline, Brian Hineline and Alex Seeley) along with a collection of handcrafted Snikle Cigar Box Guitars (noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 19; noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 20). Other events include a photography roundtable (1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 19), a Porch Time Jam Session (3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 19) and a Guitar Workshop (1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 20). Free. 888-800-7626.
In Concert with the University of Scranton Jazz Band and Concert Choir with guests trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and saxophonist Loren Schoenberg. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 570-941-7624.
Destination New York City, the opening concert of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic’s 44th season with pieces by New York composers including Michael Torke, George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Sept. 19. 570-270-4444.
Gracie and Rachel, the violin-piano duo combining classical string elements with haunting vocals. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19. $16 advance; $20 day of show. 570-588-8077.
Pablo Francisco, a night of stand-up routines by the comedian-impressionist and Comedy Central veteran. Mount Airy Resort Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Sept. 19. $55, $45. 877-682-4791.
Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band, the energetic troupe joined by members of the Kazka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parish Center, 428 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. Sept. 20. $15 advance; $20 at the door. 570-842-3539 or 570-341-9383.
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam, the co-founder of rock band Traffic in an evening of hits. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 20. 866-605-7325.
Leftover Salmon, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers with their brand of rootsy, string-based music with Billy Payne of Little Feat on keyboards and vocals. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. Sept. 20. $32. 570-325-0249.
Home Free, the champions of NBC’s “The Sing-Off” on their “Don’t It Feel Good Tour.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. $125 (VIP Meet and Greet), $34, $26. 570-826-1100.
Asleep at the Wheel, the veteran western swing band. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. $42, $29.50. 570-420-2808.
Meeting of the Minds, a music-and-camping festival with three stages of eclectic music including Ozric Tentacles, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Skerik’s Bandalabra, Head for the Hills, the Big Dirty, Polyrhythmics, Deaf Scene, Genome, Formula 5, Underwater Sounds, Laney Jones & the Spirits, the Headlocks, Big Lazy, Bumper Jacksons, Mason Porter and many more. Schuylkill Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven. Sept. 25 to 27. $75 advance; $90 day of event. Information at jibberjazz.com or 570-739-7385.
Pink Talking Fish, a fusion of rock bands Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish with the George Wesley Grateful Dead Experience. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Sept. 25. $14 advance; $16 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Wishbone Ash, the prog-rockers performing songs from their classic live album “Live Dates.” Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 26. $26. 570-325-0249.
Kick: The INXS Experience, a tribute band fronted by Cory Massi. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 26. 866-605-7325.
Bobby Caldwell, the soul stylist and pop singer-songwriter. Mount Airy Resort Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Sept. 26. $35, $25. 877-682-4791.
Bell Bottom Blues, the Eric Clapton tribute band covering all periods of his five-decade career. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Sept. 26. $15 advance; $18 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Dead Winter Carpenters, a blend of Americana roots-rock and alternative country. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26. $16 advance; $20 day of show. 570-588-8077.
Jonny Lang, the blues, gospel and rock singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 27. 866-605-7325.
Forte, the trio of tenors from “America’s Got Talent.” Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. $25, $20. 570-784-4949.
Chase Rice, the country singer-songwriter with special guest Cassadee Pope. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. $35, $30. 570-784-4949.
In Concert with vibraphonist Matt Hoffman. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Free. 570-941-7624.
Back to Beatles, a concert by tribute band Beatles Faux Sale along with food and souvenir photos. Sponsored by the Back Mountain Chamber at the Huntsville Golf Club, 1334 Market St., Dallas. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 2. 570-674-7800.
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, a multimedia show tracing the careers of the Fab Four. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. $35, $30. 570-784-4949.
The Dala Girls, the harmonic duo of Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine, winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 2. $23. 570-325-0249.
Josh Turner with Sara Evans, the country-music stars. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. $45, $41. 570-784-4949.
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.
Granger Smith, the independent country-music artist showcasing his country boy alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 3. $15 advance; $18 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Hawley Harvest Hoedown Bluegrass & Folk Concert, with bands the Coal Town Rounders, Roosevelt Dime and Caribou Mountain Collective. Ritz Theater, 512 Keystone St., Hawley. 8 p.m. Oct. 3. $25, $20, $16. 570-588-8077.
Voca People, the pop-music octet of singers and comedians. Mount Airy Resort Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Oct. 3. $75, $65, $60, $55. 877-682-4791.
Winery Dogs, the supergroup of Richie Kotzen (Poison), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big) and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 4. 866-605-7325.
The Alt, the traditional Irish trio of John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 8. $21. 570-325-0249.
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, the Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor joined by the winner of the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. $62, $52, $42. 570-826-1100.
Amish Outlaws, the six-member eclectic pop music group. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. $15. Age 21 and older. 877-682-4791.
John Denver Tribute, by vocal sound-alike Ted Vigil. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. $26. 570-325-0249.
Blue Oyster Cult and Vanilla Fudge, the two veteran hard-rock bands performing their classic hits. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. 866-605-7325.
Jay and the Americans, the hitmakers of the sixties and seventies (“This Magic Moment,” “Only in America”). Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. $45, $40, $35. 570-420-2808.
The Vienna Boys Choir, the famed choristers (aged 10 to 14 from 30 different nations) performing medieval selections to contemporary and experimental music. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Oct. 10. $35.50, $25.50. 570-826-1100.
The Stylistics, the veteran soul group. Mount Airy Resort Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 7 and 9 p.m. Oct. 10. $55, $40. 877-682-4791.
Damn the Torpedoes, a tribute to rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 10. $20. 570-325-0249.
The Garcia Project, performing classic Jerry Garcia shows from the seventies to the nineties. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 10. $17 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
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.
Matt Haimovitz, the acclaimed cellist performed the Six Suites for Solo Cello by J.S. Bach. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. $25, $12 children. 570-389-4409.
The Young Dubliners, the Celtic-influenced rock quintet. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14. $18. 570-325-0249.
Clint Black, the triple-platinum selling country artist. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 15. 866-605-7325.
Leo Kottke, the influential finger-style guitarist. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 16. $30. 570-325-0249.
Ralphie May, the larger-than-life standup comedian (“Girth of a Nation”). Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 16. $43, $35, $29. 570-420-2808.
New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, a pops concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with guest artist jazz trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling. 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Performing Arts Center of Dallas High School, 2030 Conyngham Ave.; and 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 570-270-4444.
Tommy James and the Shondells, the platinum-selling hitmaker and his group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 17. 866-605-7325.
The Appleseed Collective, Americana music rooted in traditions from all over the world and from various decades. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. Oct. 17. $18 advance; $22 at the door. 570-588-8077.
Eaglemania, an Eagles tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 17. $26. 570-325-0249.
Chris Cornell, the multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter in an unplugged show performing songs spanning his entire carrer as well as new material from his forthcoming studio album “Higher Truth.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Oct. 17. $60, $50, $40. 570-826-1100.
Mat Kearney, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 17. $22.50 advance; $25 day of show. 570-420-2808.
David Griffin, the Christian-music singer-songwriter. New Life Community Church, 301 Delaney St., Hanover Township. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18. 570-899-2264.
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.
REO Speedwagon, the classic rockers performing hits from their five-decade career. Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. Oct. 23. $100, $50, $30. 800-745-3000.
Alex DeGrassi, the masterful fingerstyle guitarist known as the Father of New Age Music. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 23. $23. 570-325-0249.
St. Bernadine’s Gospel Choir, performing contemporary religious and traditional gospel songs. J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and at the liturgy 11 a.m. Oct. 25. Free. 570-208-6044.
Addi & Jacq, vocals accompanied by harp, recently crowed the “Best Emerging Band in New York City.” Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. Oct. 24. $17 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
45RPM, a tribute to 1970s AM-radio hits by the six-member group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 24. 866-605-7325.
Beginnings, performing the classic hits of progressive-rock group Chicago. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Oct. 24. $15. Age 21 and older. 877-682-4791.
The Indigo Girls, the multi-platinum-selling folk-pop duo. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 24. $49, $42, $35. 570-420-2808.
The Gandalf Murphy Hillbilly Pirate Ball, the annual Halloween event with Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams providing innovative folky pop-rock. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 24. $26. 570-325-0249.
Sons of Vienna, music from the great classical masters including Mozart’s “Regina Ceoli” and “Ave Verum,” Haydn’s “Salve Regina,” Schubert’s “Mass in G” and the famous “Hallelujah” from Beethoven’s “Mount of Olives.” Performed by the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 4 p.m. Oct. 25. 570-343-6707.
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.
The Beach Boys, the pop group that birthed torrents of hits, sold albums by the tens of millions and changed the landscape of popular music. With founding member Mike Love and veteran band member Bruce Johnston. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. $102, $78, $62, $52. 570-826-1100.
The Misfits, the legendary horror punk band revisiting its 1978 album of fiendish favorites “Static Age.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 30. $18 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Cabinet, the rootsy newgrass jam band. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 31. $17 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Rise Against, the traditional hardcore band with Killswitch Engage and letlive. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. Nov. 4. $35. 570-420-2808.
Gallagher, the comedian’s “Joke’s on You Comedy Tour” with fellow-comics Artie Fletcher and Bob Nelson. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 6. $75, $55, $45. 570-826-1100.
David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist and his band. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. $75, $65, $60, $55. Age 21 and older. 877-682-4791.
Jefferson Starship, the offshoot of the sixties psychedelic band Jefferson Airplane with original members Paul Kantner and David Freiberg. Also: Jazz Is Dead and Quicksilver. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. 866-605-7325.
A Last Waltz Celebration, a tribute to the music of The Band by ‘The Band’ Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. $27. 570-325-0249.
Dancing to Brooklyn, a Klezmer-influenced romp by composer Paul Schoenfield as well as pieces by Brahms and Stravinsky performed by musicians from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Sordoni High-Definition Theater, WVIA Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. Nov. 12 with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. 570-270-4444.
Craig Thatcher Band, in a tribute to the music of Jimi Hendrix. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 13. $25. 570-325-0249.
Departing Washington DC for the Europeans Capitals, a concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic including Igor Stravinsky’s “Dumbarton Oaks,” Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto No. 1 and Brahms’ Serenade No. 1. Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. Nov. 14. 570-270-4444.
The Sixties Show, a New York City-based multimedia show paying tribute to the music of the sixties. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 14. $26. 570-325-0249.
Steve Hackett, the Genesis guitarist on his tour “From Acolyte to Wolflight” performing solo works along with Genesis classics. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 14. $75 (Gold Circle), $55, $29. 570-826-1100.
Frank Caliendo, anecdotal stories by the stand-up comedian who had a decade-long run on NFL Sunday as Terry Bradshaw’s nemesis. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 14. 866-605-7325.
Smooth Like Clyde, the five-piece, Harrisburg-based party band. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 10 p.m. Nov. 14. $10. 877-682-4791.
Gordon Lightfoot, the veteran singer-songwriter celebrating his “50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. $71.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. 570-826-1100.
Montgomery Gentry, the hard-driving country duo. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 19. 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.
Joe Nardone’s The Best of Doo Wop, with the Platters, the Coasters, Gene Chandler and the Chantels. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Nov. 21. 570-826-1100.
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.
Mary Fahl, the expressive singer-songwriter formerly of October Project. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 21. $27. 570-325-0249.
Sons of Serendip, the 2014 finalists from “America’s Got Talent”: singer Micah Christian, cellist Kendall Ramseur, harpist Mason Morton and pianist Cordaro Rodriguez. Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University. 8 p.m. Nov. 21. $35, $17 children. 570-389-4409.
Brian Setzer, the guitarist, singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner and his 18-piece orchestra in his 12th annual “Christmas Rocks! Tour,” performing songs from his recently released album “Rockin’ Rudolph.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 25. $99 (Limited pit), $69, $59, $49. 570-826-1100.
Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful Dead tribute show re-creating a specific show from the group’s 30-year touring schedule. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 25. 866-605-7325.
The Wizards of Winter, heavy metal and progressive rock combined with sounds of the season by the 11-member ensemble, four of whom are original members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 27. $44, $34. 570-826-1100.
Railroad Earth, the annual “Horn O’Plenty” Thanksgiving shows. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28. $29.50; $50 both nights. 570-420-2808.
Bruce Bruce, comedy and improv by the standup artist. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Nov. 28. $75, $65, $60, $55. 877-682-4791.
Christmas with the Choral Society, the annual concert of classic holiday fare performed by the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania along with its children’s and youth choirs. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton. 4 p.m. Nov. 29. 570-343-6707.
Hot Tuna, the American blues and roots duo. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. Nov. 29. $40, $35, $25. 570-420-2808.
Christmas in Vienna, the annual holiday concert by the Vienna Boys Choir performing Christmas carols and classics. Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. $30, $15. Reservations: 570-674-6719.
Home for the Holidays, music of the season performed by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with guest conductor Victor Liva, tenor Mark Kratz, alto Jessie Hooker, the Ballet Theater of Scranton, the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania and surprise visitors. 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave.; and 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-270-4444.
John Prine, the Grammy-winning “songwriter’s songwriter.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Dec. 4. $94.50 (limited pit seating), $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. 570-826-1100.
Little River Band, the Australian pop-rock band with special guest Fran Cosmo, former lead vocalist of rock band Boston. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 12. 866-605-7325.
Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas, the Irish-American supergroup lead by flutist Joannie Madden. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17. $36, $26. 570-826-1100.
Jim Breuer, the “Saturday Night Live” and Comedy Central comedian. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Jan. 2. $55, $45. 877-682-4791.
Winter Suites, pieces by Bach and Crumb performed by Alberto Parrini, principal cellist of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Sordoni High-Definition Theater, WVIA Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. Jan. 21 with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. 570-270-4444.
God Save the Queen, a tribute band to prog-rockers Queen, from its beginnings in 1973 to its latest album “Made in Heaven,” released after Freddie Mercury’s death. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Feb. 5. $76, $48, $38, $28. 570-826-1100.
Polish Baltic National Philharmonic, works by Chopin and Beethoven (including his Fifth Symphony). Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University. 8 p.m. Feb. 6. $32, $16. 570-389-4409.
Music from Latin America, a pops concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with special guests The Mambo Kings. 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton.; and 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-270-4444.
Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania, love songs from Broadway and the American Songbook. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 4 p.m. Feb. 14. 570-343-6707.
The Clothesline Muse, with jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon and company in a multi-disciplinary work using dance, music, spoken word and video to examine the role of the clothesline in shaping American culture and traditions. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. $25, $12 children. 570-389-4409.
From the Fjords: Music of Scandinavia, performed by concertmaster Erica Kiesewetter and pianist Fei-Fei Dong of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Sordoni High-Definition Theater, WVIA Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. March 3 with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. 570-270-4444.
Los Lobos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano, the multi-Grammy Award-winning Chicano rock band joined by the dance troupe reflecting the traditional costumes and culture of Mexico. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. March 4. $48, $38, $28. 570-826-1100.
Land of the Midnight Sun, a concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic celebrating Scandinavian composers including Carl Neilson, Edvard Grieg and Jean Sibelius. Kirby Center for the Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 8 p.m. March 5. 570-270-4444.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic on Location, a 75-minute, intermission-free concert spotlighting organist Mark Laubach performing Saint-Saens “Organ Symphony” along with other works for organ. 7 p.m. April 9 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; and 3 p.m. April 10 at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton. $35. 570-270-4444.
Dancing in the Streets: Motown’s Greatest Hits, a celebration of the music of the Four Tops, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, the Supremes, Smokey Robin & the Miracles and more. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. April 13. $50.50, $45.50, $40.50. 570-826-1100.
Allison Miller, the New York City-based percussionist and singer with her group Boom Tic Boom. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. April 27. $20, $10 children. 570-389-4409.
An Evening of Opera Overtures and Arias, the season finale of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic concerts with opera pieces by Verdi, Puccini, Saint-Saens and Mascagni. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 p.m. May 6. 570-270-4444.
