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Locals Only: Aaron Fink set to release new album this fall

Aaron Fink has been making solo records for the past 10 years that just keep getting better. His new album, The Invisible Line is coming soon. So far, he’s dropped the namesake single for the album and his Tom Petty cover just aired on 979X’s Locals Only show.

NEPA Live Music List: Sept 12 to Sept 15

The Electric City Music Conference takes over Scranton with live music from regional artists throughout the city along with the Steamtown Music Awards. Congratulations to all nominees! In addition, there's Oktoberfests starting up to prep you for fall, as well as plenty of other events to keep you entertained right through Sunday Funday.

Falling in Reverse coming to Pavilion at Montage Mountain

SCRANTON — Today, Falling in Reverse announced their summer 2024 headline tour produced by Live Nation, including a stop at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on September 7. They’ll see support from Black Veil Brides, Dance Gavin Dance, Tech N9Ne, and Jeris Johnson.

Locals Only: Look Back Luna onto a whole new era

When we last spoke with Look Back Luna in August 2023 for our Locals Only collaboration with 979X, the NEPA rock band was enthusiastically on the hunt for a lead singer. Now, by August 2024, they’re onto a whole new era.

Locals Only: Scent of Steam hits the radio and looks to live shows

Scent of Steam is a two-person experimental rock band emerging from NEPA’s creative minds and brimming with new ideas. Their recent single, “Dialing for an Answer” just played on Locals Only and it’s dark, brooding, yet still fun.

Elements Music & Arts Festival shakes the Poconos with bass, fashion and fun

LONG POND — Not even a hurricane could stop the vibes at Elements Music & Arts Festival, held Thursday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 11, at Pocono Raceway. After this weekend in the Poconos, I can assure you that festie culture is alive, well and thriving!

Good Things Are Happening Fest celebrates third and biggest year yet at Scranton Iron Furances

SCRANTON — Good Things Are Happening Fest holds the third annual summer concert to honor the spirit of NEPA at Scranton Iron Furnaces on Saturday, August 10, from noon to 9:00 p.m.

979X presents Electric City Rocks! at Pavilion at Montage Mountain

MOOSIC — Electric City Rocks! is a one-day rock festival coming to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Friday, August 2.

Joe Lovano, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy coming to 19th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival

SCRANTON — Tickets are on sale now for two performances at the 19th annual Scranton Jazz Festival that are sure to make summer swing in the Electric City! The festival will be held Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, in Downtown Scranton.

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