Close out April 2023 with a bang, maybe even a headbang! The weekend’s local live music features Pennsylvania Polkafest in Wilkes-Barre, The Holtzmann Effect in Scranton, and former American Idol winners in Jim Thorpe?
by: Gabrielle Lang
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F.M. Kirby Center
5th Annual Kirby Fest
SAT, APRIL 29, 5:00 P.M.
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The Sherman Theater
Falling in Reverse
THURS, APRIL 27, 6:00 P.M. (CANCELLED, See Ronnie Radke’s Tweet Here)
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Moonroof @ The Sherman Showcase
FRI, APRIL 28, 7:00 P.M.
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Purple Lung, Chezwick, and MUSHHH @ The Sherman Showcase
SAT, APRIL 29, 7:00 P.M.
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Trivium & Beartooth
MON, MAY 1, 5:30 P.M. (I don’t usually list Mondays but this one seemed important…)
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Benny Brewing
Paul Young Duo
FRI, APRIL 28, 6:30 P.M.
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Whiskey N’ Woods
SAT, APRIL 29, 6:30 P.M.
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The Mines
DJ Venom X @ The Retro Party
THURS, APRIL 27, 9:00 P.M.
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Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
Nowhere Slow
SAT, APRIL 29, 4:00 P.M.
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Drafts Bar & Grill
Shaker Jones
THURS, APRIL 27, 6:00 P.M.
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Room 108
FRI, APRIL 28, 9:00 P.M.
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Big King Moose
SAT, APRIL 29, 8:00 P.M.
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Riley Loftus
SUN, APRIL 23, 3:00 P.M.
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Penn’s Peak
Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken
THURS, APRIL 27, 8:00 P.M.
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Acoustic Hot Tuna
FRI, APRIL 28, 8:00 P.M.
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Keystone Stage
The Fading Season @ BYO Wrestling
FRI, APRIL 28, 7:00 P.M.
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Rachel Bradshaw, Gus the Savage, & More @ Gino Larusso Foundation Benefit For Suicide Awareness
SAT, APRIL 29, 2:00 P.M.
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The VSpot
Kenneth Norton
THURS, APRIL 27, 8:00 P.M.
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Meet Me on Marcie
FRI, APRIL 28, 9:00 P.M.
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The Holtzmann Effect with Candle in the Dark
SAT, APRIL 29, 9:00 P.M.
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Finnegan’s Irish Rock Club
Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show
FRI, APRIL 28, 8:00 P.M.
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Wildside – Motley Crue Tribute
SAT, APRIL 29, 9:00 P.M.
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River Street Jazz Café
Box of Rain – Grateful Dead Tribute
FRI, APRIL 28, 8:00 P.M.
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Backpacks, Blues and Rock & Roll, featuring Teddy Young, The Rugged Individuals, and Guest.
SAT, APRIL 29, 6:00 P.M.
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Genetti’s Grand Ballroom
Pennsylvania Polkafest
SAT, APRIL 29, 4:00 P.M.
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Gin’s Tavern
Se Acabo – Santana Cover Band
SAT, APRIL 29, 9:00 P.M.
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The Woodlands
Frankie & Toby @ The Executive Lounge
FRI, APRIL 28, 9:30 P.M.
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DJ Image @ Club Evolution
SAT, APRIL 29, 9:00 P.M.
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Smooth Like Clyde @ The Executive Lounge
SAT, APRIL 29, 9:30 P.M.
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Cheap Shots Bar & Restaurant
Chris Shrive
THURS, APRIL 27, 7:00 P.M.
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Big King Moose
FRI, APRIL 28, 8:00 P.M.
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DJ Nino Blanco
SAT, APRIL 29, 9:00 P.M.
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Marilyn Kennedy
SUN, APRIL 30, 5:00 P.M.
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Mohegan Pennsylvania
The JOB @ Breakers
FRI, APRIL 28, 8:30 P.M.
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The Fuchery @ Hive Taphouse
FRI, APRIL 28, 9:30 P.M.
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Ostrich Hat @ Breakers
SAT, APRIL 29, 8:30 P.M.
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DEUCE @ Hive Taphouse
SAT, APRIL 29, 9:30 P.M.
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ShawneeCraft Taproom
Brit and Kenny @ Rhythm & Brews
FRI, APRIL 28, 7:00 P.M.
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Kyle Beckwith Baker @ Rhythm and Blues
SAT, APRIL 29, 2:00 P.M.
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The Two Taboo @ Rhythm and Blues
SAT, APRIL 29, 7:00 P.M.
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Ziggy @ Rhythm and Blues
SUN, APRIL 30, 2:00 P.M.
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Original Pocono Pub
Ian Kirk
FRI, APRIL 28, 8:00 P.M.
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Zac Lawless
SAT, APRIL 29, 8:00 P.M.
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Broadway Grille
Brad Konstas, Twin Hill, The Mountain
FRI, APRIL 28, 7:00 P.M.
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Shellshocked Churchills
SAT, APRIL 29, 7:00 P.M.
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Dustin Douglas
SUN, APRIL 30, 3:00 P.M.
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Turkey Hill Brewing Company
The Beautiful Distortion
FRI, APRIL 28, 7:00 P.M.
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Boulder View Tavern
Tom Acker
THURS, APRIL 27, 6:00 P.M.
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Justin Skylar
FRI, APRIL 28, 6:00 P.M.
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Hannah Noel
SAT, APRIL 29, 6:00 P.M.
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Grotto Pizza – Harveys Lake
Area 52
FRI, APRIL 28, 7:00 P.M.
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Grotto Pizza – Wilkes-Barre
Dave Cubano
FRI, APRIL 28, 6:00 P.M.
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The Theater at North
Bennie & The Jets – An Elton John Tribute
SAT, APRIL 29, 7:00 P.M.
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The Union Craft House
Ken Norton
SAT, APRIL 29, 6:00 P.M.
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Did we miss something this weekend? Let our Entertainment Writer, Gabrielle Lang, know about your upcoming shows and events throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania at glang@timesleader.com.
