CONCERTS AT A GLANCE
F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre (570) 826-1100
Cabinet, Dec. 31
Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Jan. 13
The Accidentals, Jan. 18
Back in Black: the AC/DC Tribute, Jan. 19
ARRIVAL From Sweden, Jan. 20
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. (800) 745-3000
Little Big Town, Feb. 22
Mercy Me and Tenth Avenue North, March 9
Judas Priest, March 13
Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0371
Back to the Eighties with Jessie’s Girl, Dec. 29
Get The Led Out, Dec. 30 and 31
Rebelution and Raging Fyah, Jan. 14
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0249
Yarn, Dec. 22
Adam Ezra, Dec. 23
Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg (570) 420-2808
Patent Pending, Dec. 23
Turkuaz, Jan. 26
Killswitch Engage & Anthrax, Jan. 27
THIS WEEK: Dec. 20 through 26
Yarn, the once Brooklyn-based Americana band blends vibrant, inspired melodies and narrative and descriptive lyrics in the vein of outlaw country legends like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Songwriter and guitarist Mike Brown will open the show. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 22. $20. http://bit.ly/2AZPK1X, 570-325-4009
Adam Ezra Group, the road tested roots rockers will perform with special guest Mike MiZ opening the show. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 23. $10. http://bit.ly/2B1AgKY, 570-325-4009
Patent Pending, will perform the album “Second Family” in its entirety. Special guests Keep Flying, Eternal Boy and Twisting Life will also perform. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. Dec. 23. $12 in advance; $15 day of show. http://ticketf.ly/2kob5vK, 570-420-2808
FUTURE
Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl, performing the music of Bon Jovi, Cindi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince and more. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 29. $22 in advance, $27 day of show. http://bit.ly/2BNJpKQ, 610-826-9200
Cabinet, the NEPA-based bluegrass ensemble performs a New Year’s Eve show in their home region on the heels of their latest album release. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 9 p.m. Dec. 31. $20, $25. kirbycenter.org, 570-826-1100
Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, the jazz outfit led by iconic Allman Brothers Band Drummer Jai Johanny “Jaimoe” Johanson. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Jan. 13. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
The Accidentals, named among Yahoo Music’s Top 10 Bands to Watch in 2017, the Michigan-based outfit brings a unique approach to songcraft and musicality. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Jan. 18. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Jan. 19. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Little Big Town, the country ensemble comes to town with special guests Kacey Musgraves and Midland. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Tickets start at $21. 800-745-3000
Mercy Me, the award-winning Christian wraps up its successful Lifer Tour with special guest Tenth Avenue North. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. March 9. Tickets go on sale Nov. 10. 800-745-3000
Judas Priest, the heavy metal icons tour in support of their forthcoming record “Firepower.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. March 13. Tickets start at $36.75. 800-745-3000