WILKES-BARRE — There’s a different kind of birthday party happening at Karl Hall this weekend.

Barnstorm Booking, a local talent promotion agency owned and founded by Brian Kelly, will be celebrating its second anniversary with a mixed genre show at the venue this Saturday.

The show will feature performances from Toothless, Sleepsculptor, Paladin’s Death, Renovare, Gods of Space, Send Request, Stay Loud and E57.

“It’s sort of a mini-festival,” Kelly said. “Every band on the bill is one I’ve worked with three or four times each.”

Kelly founded the booking agency two years ago, but said he didn’t get a chance to have a similar celebration for last year’s anniversary.

“I feel like I’m established enough now,” he said, explaining why the celebration is happening this year.

Kelly, who is also an employee of Karl Hall, said getting the show off the ground was easy.

“Most of it was just texting some friends,” he said with a laugh.

The promoter said he does not normally book multi-genre shows — acts on Saturday’s lineup vary wildly, playing everything from traditional pop punk to groovy stoner metal — so this show will allow fans a unique opportunity to try out new things.

“You have the chance of getting to see a mixed-bag,” he said. “It’ll let you test the waters.”

Doors to the venue open at 5 p.m. on Saturday, with tickets being priced at $15. If you happen to have any Barnstorm Booking apparel, be sure to wear it; tickets will only cost you $10 if you do.

Kelly promised the show will rock hard.

“It’s gonna be a real great time,” he said. “Eight bands might seem like a lot, but once you’re there, the time will fly.”

Toothless, one of the acts performing at the Barnstorm Booking Birthday Bash, plays at a previous show.
https://www.theweekender.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web1_Toothless.jpg.optimal.jpgToothless, one of the acts performing at the Barnstorm Booking Birthday Bash, plays at a previous show. Photo courtesy of East’s Photography

Paladin’s Death, shown performing at a past show, will play at the Barnstorm Booking Birthday Bash this Saturday.
https://www.theweekender.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web1_Paladins2-2-.jpg.optimal.jpgPaladin’s Death, shown performing at a past show, will play at the Barnstorm Booking Birthday Bash this Saturday. Courtesy of Kat Bischak

Send Request performs at Stage West for the Electric City Music Conference announcement party last July. The band is on lineup for the Barnstorm Booking Birthday Bash this Saturday.
https://www.theweekender.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web1__AD13268.jpg.optimal.jpgSend Request performs at Stage West for the Electric City Music Conference announcement party last July. The band is on lineup for the Barnstorm Booking Birthday Bash this Saturday. Toni Pennello | Weekender File Photo

By Patrick Kernan

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