
Come out of hibernation this weekend! The dead of winter is the best time to see music from regional bands and artists, heating up venues across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Brave the cold and do something bold by going out on the town to support local nightlife!
All venues/events listed in no particular order, the lineup changes weekly.
Cover Photo of the Week: QBALL‘s motto is they’re a local bar band, not a tribute band! QBALL plays twice this weekend with the full four-piece band at both gigs. First, find them performing at The Stonehouse in Carbondale on Friday, Jan. 24. Then, head over to Broadway Grille in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Jan. 25, to see this high-energy NEPA-made band rock the venue!
by: Gabrielle Lang
HARRY’S
The Blend
FRI, JAN 24, 9:00 P.M.
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Giants of Science
SAT, JAN 25, 9:00 P.M.
PALERMO’S PIZZA
Crosstown Shuttle
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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Marilynn Kennedy
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Leighann & Company@ Breakers
FRI, JAN 24, 8:30 P.M.
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Piano Night w/ Lee Strubeck @ Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
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Hoopla Band Lite @ Breakers
SAT, JAN 25, 8:30 P.M.
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Boots & Bangs @ Hive Taphouse
SAT, JAN 25, 9:30 P.M.
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
The Rush Experience
FRI, JAN 17, 8:00 P.M.
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Superunknown – The Legacy of Chris Cornell
SAT, JAN 25, 8:00 P.M.
MCGRATH’S PUB & EATERY
Jase Mathews
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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WildCard
SAT, JAN 25, 8:00 P.M.
RISING RIVER BREWING
Elephants Dancing w/ Lunch Trucks, Ashley LaRue Band, and DJ Dread Head
SAT, JAN 25, 6:00 P.M.
HONKYTONK
Bad Girlfriend
FRI, JAN 24, 8:00 P.M.
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The Chatter
SAT, JAN 25, 8:00 P.M.
SHERMAN THEATER
Pennsyl-Reggae Night @ Sherman Stage at Renegade Winery
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
BROADWAY GRILLE
Honey & Nutz
THURS, JAN 23, 7:00 P.M.
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Tom Storm
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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Jordan Allan
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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QBall
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
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Dustin Douglas
SUN, JAN 26, 3:00 P.M.
DRAFTS BAR & GRILL
2 Chicks, 1 Guitar
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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Guy Miller Band
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
THE VSPOT BAR
Rick Gillette
THURS, JAN 23, 8:00 P.M.
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Drowning Kelly
FRI, JAN 24, 9:00 P.M.
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University Drive, Esta Coda, Portland Frank, Brendan Brisk Band and More @ NEPA Scene 10 Year Anniversary
SAT, JAN 25, 5:00 P.M.
THE STONEHOUSE
Funky Thursday w/ Greenfield III
THURS, JAN 23, 8:00 P.M.
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QBall
FRI, JAN 24, 8:00 P.M.
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The Moist Boys
SAT, JAN 25, 8:00 P.M.
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Riptide Duo
SUN, JAN 26, 4:00 P.M.
JAM ROOM BREWING COMPANY
Victor Fiore
THURS, JAN 23, 5:00 P.M.
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Adam McKinley
FRI, JAN 24, 6:00 P.M.
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Seize Fire!
SAT, JAN 25, 6:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – HARVEYS LAKE
Tori V
THURS, JAN 23, 6:00 P.M.
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D-West
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – WILKES-BARRE
Tori V
FRI, JAN 24, 6:00 P.M.
GROTTO PIZZA – EDWARDSVILLE
Triple Fret
FRI, JAN 24, 8:00 P.M.
MIL & JIM’S PARKWAY INN
Mostly Grateful
SAT, JAN 25, 8:00 P.M.
VOODOO BREWING
Lindsay Toth Blues
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
THE MINES
DJ Venom X @ Pink Out Party
THURS, JAN 23, 9:00 P.M.
PENN’S PEAKS

All You Need Is Love – All-Star Celebration of The Beatles
THURS, JAN 23, 8:00 P.M.
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Umphrey’s McGee – Cruising Altitude 2025 Tour
FRI, JAN 24, 8:00 P.M.
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Rickey Medlocke’s Blackfoot w/Peacemaker
SAT, JAN 25, 8:00 P.M.
CHEAP SHOTS BAR & RESTAURANT
Dusty Vinyl
FRI, JAN 24, 8:30 P.M.
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DJ Nino Blanco
SAT, JAN 25, 9:00 P.M.
ARLOS TAVERN
Ken Norton
FRI, JAN 24, 6:30 P.M.
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Luke Resti
SAT, JAN 25, 6:30 P.M.
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Brendan Smith
SUN, JAN 26, 3:00 P.M.
THE THEATER AT NORTH
The Ultimate Tribute Night to Queen
FRI, JAN. 24, 7:00 P.M.
TAP AT HUMBOLDT
Electric Rewind
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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Sucker Punch’d
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
1905 TAVERN
Luke Tinklepaugh
SAT, JAN 25, 8:00 P.M.
CAMELBACK RESORT
Ashley Marquez @ Berrelli’s Italian Chophouse
THURS, JAN 23, 6:00 P.M.
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Roy Ramos @ Trail’s End
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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Jeiris Cook @ La Colombe
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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DJ SMITHZ @ Thirsty Camel
SAT, JAN 25, 1:00 P.M.
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Zac Lawless @ Trail’s End
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
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Lorenzo Bubba @ La Colombe
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
R BAR

Joe Nalepa
FRI, JAN 24, 6:00 P.M.
III GUYS PIZZA – EDWARDSVILLE
Bret Alexander
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
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Toasted
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
III GUYS PIZZA – DALLAS
Gracie Jane Sinclair & Band
FRI, JAN 24, 7:00 P.M.
III GUYS PIZZA – MOUNTAINTOP
Tori V
SAT, JAN 25, 7:00 P.M.
AJ’S BAR & GRILL
DJ
FRI, JAN 24, 9:00 P.M.
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Bliss
SAT, JAN 25, 8:30 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.