Here’s what you can expect entertainment-wise at bars, restaurants, and venues for the first weekend of the new year. Start off 2024 by picking out a new hang-out or returning to a tried-and-true one to experience some live, local talent.
All live music listings in no particular order.
This week’s cover photo: Father and son duo, Achilles Heart makes their debut at RikasaonMain’s classic speakeasy, The Joint 53, on Saturday from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Then on Sunday, they perform at ShawneeCraft Taproom’s Rhythm & Blues music series at 2:00 p.m. Austin and Mike Ciarlante play pop, rock, and country covers as well as originals.
by: Gabrielle Lang
III Guys Restaurant & Sports Bar – Mountaintop
Chad Garrett
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
III Guys Restaurant – Edwardsville
Doug & Sean
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
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Room 206
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
Cheap Shots Bar & Restaurant
Chris Shrive
THURS, JAN 4, 7:00 P.M.
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Jonny D
FRI, JAN 5, 9:00 P.M.
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Kartune
SAT, JAN 6, 8:00 P.M.
Flaherty’s Eating and Drinking Establishment
Gracie Jane Sinclair Trio
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
RikasaonMain
Joe Michaels Trio @thejoint53
FRI, JAN 5, 8:00 P.M.
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Achilles Heart @thejoint53
SAT, JAN 6, 8:00 P.M.
The Mines Nightclub
DJ Venom X @ Glow Party
THURS, JAN 4, 9:00 P.M.
Mil & Jim’s Parkway Inn
Lost at The Rodeo
SAT, JAN 6, 8:00 P.M.
Mutant Brewing
Mare & Meg
FRI, JAN 5, 6:00 P.M.
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Jamie Zaleski
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
The PourHouse Neighborhood Bar & Grille
Aaron Dixon
FRI, JAN 5, 7:30 P.M.
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Mike Donato
SAT, JAN 6, 7:30 P.M.
Arlo’s Tavern
Burl Millings
FRI, JAN 5, 6:30 P.M.
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Icing On The Cake
SAT, JAN 6, 6:30 P.M.
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Static in the Attic
SUN, JAN 7, 3:30 P.M.
Harry’s
Wicked Queens
FRI, JAN 5, 9:00 P.M.
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Dirty Hand
SAT, JAN 6, 9:00 P.M.
Firehouse Grill & Pub
Dina Tulli Davis, Vocalist
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
Tap at Humboldt Beer Depot
The Two Taboo
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
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Outside The Box
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
VooDoo Brewing Co.
The Elephants Dancing Trio
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
The 80’s Bar
Gracie Jane Sinclair
SAT, JAN 6, 8:00 P.M.
Back Mountain Brewing Company
Bettylou & Billy
SAT, JAN 6, 6:00 P.M.
The 1905 Tavern
Static in the Attic
SAT, JAN 6, 8:00 P.M.
Drafts Bar & Grill
Lighten Up! Trio & Friends
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
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Crosstown Shuttle
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
The Pines Eatery & Spirits
Ostrich Hat
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
ShawneeCraft Taproom
Roy Ramos @ Rhythm and Blues
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
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Adam McKinley @ Rhythm and Blues
SAT, JAN 6, 2:00 P.M.
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Pocono Duo @ Rhythm and Blues
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
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Achilles Heart @ Rhythm and Blues
SUN, JAN 7, 2:00 P.M.
North Slope Pub and Eatery
Elephants Dancing
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
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Dave Brown
SUN, JAN 7, 4:00 P.M.
Turkey Hill Brewing Company
Kerry Kenny Band w/ Mike Alexander
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
Mohegan Pennsylvania
Deja Vu @ Breakers
FRI, JAN 5, 8:30 P.M.
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Social Call @ Breakers
SAT, JAN 6, 8:30 P.M.
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Emily’s Toybox @ Hive Taphouse
SAT, JAN 6, 9:30 P.M.
Original Pocono Pub
Zac Lawless
FRI, JAN 5, 8:00 P.M.
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Lorenzo Bubba
SAT, JAN 6, 8:00 P.M.
F.M. Kirby Center
The Purple Xperience
SAT, JAN 6, 8:30 P.M.
Snapper’s Bar & Grill
Joe Statuto
SUN, JAN 7, 4:00 P.M.
AJ’s Bar n’ Grill
DJ Sosa
FRI, JAN 5, 9:00 P.M.
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We The Living
SAT, JAN 6, 8:30 P.M.
Best Cigar Pub
The Werhun Duo
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
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Shameless Duo
SAT, JAN 6, 8:00 P.M.
The Woodlands
Frankie & Toby @ Streamside Lounge
FRI, JAN 5, 6:00 P.M.
Grotto Pizza – Harveys Lake
Strawberry Jam Duo
THURS, JAN 4, 6:00 P.M.
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The Hurricanes Trio
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
Grotto Pizza – Wilkes-Barre
Autumn Falls
FRI, JAN 5, 6:00 P.M.
Grotto Pizza – Edwardsville
Triple Fret
FRI, JAN 5, 8:00 P.M.
Sherman Theater
The Amish Outlaws @ Sherman Theater
FRI, JAN 5, 7:00 P.M.
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Yacht Rock Gold @ Sherman Theater
SAT, JAN 6, 7:00 P.M.
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Parasitix @ Sherman Showcase
SUN, JAN 7, 7:00 P.M.
Did we miss something this weekend? Let our Entertainment Writer, Gabrielle (Gabby) Lang, know about your upcoming shows and events throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania at glang@timesleader.com.
