Traverse The Abyss, Photo Credit - Lillybitt2
With this line-up of entertainment, it feels like the beginning of a killer spring & summer for music in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Whether you hope to headbang, dance, or sing-along this weekend is packed with exciting events — Record Store Day in Stroudsburg, String Fling in Scranton, and a whole lot more!
All venues listed in no particular order.
This week’s cover photo: Traverse the Abyss is launching Scranton EclipseFest for the first-time ever at the Moon Ballroom in Dickson City on Saturday, April 20. The event will feature 11 of the best heavy metal and hardcore bands from the surrounding region with up-and-coming metalcore band, Traverse the Abyss, headlining the evening.
by: Gabrielle Lang
MAIN STREET JUKEBOX
Filthtraction & Brunch @ Record Store Day
SAT, APRIL 20, 5:00 P.M.
MOON TAVERN BALLROOM
Traverse The Abyss, Nail Bite, Fight From Within, Slapjaw, Brimstoner, etc. @ Scranton EclipseFest
SAT, APRIL 20, 5:00 P.M.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen
FRI, APRIL 19, 9:00 P.M.
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Mostly Grateful – 4/20 Celebration
SAT, APRIL 20, 9:00 P.M.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
The Joe Cirotti Quintet, The Dishonest Fiddlers, Kenny Roby and Amy Laber, and Andrea Asprelli @ String Fling
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:30 P.M.
PENN’S PEAK
Get The Led Out
FRI & SAT, APRIL 19 & 20, 8:00 P.M.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:30 P.M.
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Jamie Anzalone from County Lines, k8, DymondCutter @ KirbyFest
SAT, APRIL 20, 5:00 P.M.
NORTH SLOPE PUB & EATERY
Triple Fret
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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Whiskey Hill Project
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
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Whiskey N Woods
SUN, APRIL 21, 4:00 P.M.
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
Angelo Outlaw @ Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival
SAT, APRIL 20, 6:30 P.M. (with JTIFF events through the weekend)
ARLO’S TAVERN
Robbie and Jack
FRI, APRIL 12, 6:30 P.M.
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Bob Tellefson Band
SAT, APRIL 13, 6:30 P.M.
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The Casper Band
SUN, APRIL 21, 3:00 P.M.
BEST CIGAR PUB
The Frost Duo
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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Patrick Motto
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
BREAKER BREWING OUTPOST
Bradley Phillip Parks
SAT, APRIL 20, 6:00 P.M.
TAP AT HUMBOLDT
Flaxy Morgan
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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Smooth Restina Glow
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
POOR RICHARD’S PUB
Fuzzy Park Band
FRI, APRIL 19, 9:00 P.M.
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Dashboard Mary
SAT, APRIL 20, 8:00 P.M.
SNAPPER’S BAR AND GRILL
The Boastfuls @ Team Luca Fundraiser
SAT, APRIL 20, 4:00 P.M.
ORIGINAL POCONO PUB
Cobra Boyz
FRI, APRIL 19, 8:00 P.M.
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Steve McDaniel
SAT, APRIL 20, 8:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – HARVEYS LAKE
Strawberry Jam Duo
THURS, APRIL 18, 6:00 P.M.
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Jeanne & Gary
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – WILKES-BARRE
Stingray
FRI, APRIL 19, 6:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – EDWARDSVILLE
The Pickups Duo
FRI, APRIL 19, 8:00 P.M.
BEER BOYS
PEACH POLAROID
FRI, APRIL 19, 10:00 P.M.
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DJ NIVED
SAT, APRIL 20, 10:00 P.M.
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SUPER DJ RICH STEELE @ the Patio
SUN, APRIL 14, 3:30 P.M.
SHERMAN THEATER
The Aggrolites @ Sherman Theater
THURS, APRIL 18, 7:00 P.M.
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Latin Night w/ DJ Queue @ Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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Phazed @ Sherman Showcase
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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A Brother’s Revival @ Sherman Theater
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
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Cryptical Sunshine @ Sherman Showcase
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
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Jonny Lit’s Jerry Duty @ Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
THE VSPOT BAR
Adam McKinley
THURS, APRIL 18, 6:00 P.M.
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Meet Me On Marcie
FRI, APRIL 19, 9:00 P.M.
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Mercy Gang
SAT, APRIL 20, 9:00 P.M.
JAM ROOM BREWING COMPANY
Dan Engvaldsen
FRI, APRIL 19, 6:00 P.M.
KEYSTONE STAGE
Rose Amp Hip Hop Night
SAT, APRIL 20, 10:00 P.M.
RIKASAONMAIN
Sharon Ambrozia & Kenny McGraw @ thejoint53
FRI, APRIL 19, 8:00 P.M.
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County Lines @ thejoint53
SAT, APRIL 20, 8:00 P.M.
MCGRATH’S PUB & EATERY
Jonny D
FRI, APRIL 19, 8:00 P.M.
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Bryan & Lisa
SAT, APRIL 20, 8:00 P.M.
WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER
Dionne Warwick
FRI, APRIL 19, 8:00 P.M.
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Ben Folds and a Piano
THURS, APRIL 20, 8:00 P.M.
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The Concert: Tribute to ABBA
SUN, APRIL 21, 8:00 P.M.
AJ’s BAR N’ GRILL
DJ Blendmaster5
FRI, APRIL 19, 9:00 P.M.
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Idol Kings – Journey/REO Tribute in the Pavillion
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
BENNY BREWING CO.
Strawberry Jam Duo
FRI, APRIL 19, 6:30 P.M.
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Doug and Sean
SAT, APRIL 20, 6:30 P.M.
HARRY’S BAR
Gabby Tolerico & Aaron Kovalich
FRI, APRIL 19, 8:00 P.M.
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Rock God Radio
SAT, APRIL 20, 9:00 P.M.
THE WOODLANDS
Frankie and Toby
FRI, APRIL 19, 6:00 P.M.
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The Lance Thomas Band
SAT, APRIL 19, 9:00 P.M.
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The DiscoTeks
SAT, APRIL 20, 9:30 P.M
CHEAP SHOTS BAR & RESTAURANT
Kevin Vest
THURS, APRIL 18, 7:00 P.M.
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DJ Nino Blanco
FRI, APRIL 19, 9:00 P.M.
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Project 90s
SAT, APRIL 20, 8:30 P.M.
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The Wanabees
SUN, APRIL 21, 4:00 P.M.
THE THEATER AT NORTH
“Gold Dust Woman” Fleetwood Mac Tribute
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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Penn State Scranton’s Annual Spring Music Concert
SAT, APRIL 20, 4:00 P.M.
III GUYS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR – EDWARDSVILLE
Random Rock
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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Slip Stream
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
BROADWAY GRILLE
Open Mic w/ Matt Filer
THURS, APRIL 18, 7:00 P.M.
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Brad & Luke
FRI, APRIL 19, 7:00 P.M.
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Sienna McGeehan
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
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Matt Filer
SUN, APRIL 21, 3:00 P.M.
SUSQUEHANNA BREWING COMPANY
Stranger Behavior
SAT, APRIL 20, 6:00 P.M.
MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Cellar Sessions @ Breakers
FRI, APRIL 19, 8:30 P.M.
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Piano Night w/ Lee Strubeck @ Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar
SAT, APRIL 20, 7:00 P.M.
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Chasing Ashlee @ Breakers
SAT, APRIL 20, 8:30 P.M.
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The Blend @ Hive Taphouse
SAT, APRIL 20, 9:30 P.M.
THE MINES UNDERGROUND
DJ Venom X @ Spring Swiftie Night
THURS, APRIL 18, 9:00 P.M.
Did we miss something? Let our Entertainment Writer, Gabrielle (Gabby) Lang, know about your upcoming shows and events throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania at glang@timesleader.com.
