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Friday, August 29
at Penn Monster Factory
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Strength for a Reason, Bulldog Courage, 4 in the Chamber
(Concerts/Events, Live music)
Nanticoke's hardcore tough guys Strength for a Reason are currently writing a new record.
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East Stroudsburg
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Friday, August 29
at Cafe Metropolis
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The Sw!ms, What Happened?, The Challenged, No Connection
(Concerts/Events, Live music)
Scranton's psychedelic pop-rock sensation The Sw!ms revisits Cafe Metro with a number of indie rock bands.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Friday, August 29
at River Street Jazz Cafe
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Strawberry Jam
(Concerts/Events, Live music)
Local jam band pioneers Strawberry Jam take the stage playing original tunes as well as covers by such bands as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and the Grateful Dead.
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Plains
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Saturday, August 30
at Cafe Metropolis
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Goodbye Soundscape, The Life to Come, Sinatrah
(Concerts/Events, Live music)
Regarded as "The Smiths of screamo," Wilkes-Barre's Goodbye Soundscape is currently on a summer tour which will conclude at Cafe Metro.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Saturday, August 30
at Hickory Run State Park
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Redrock Fiddler Jim Weiss
(Folk)
The Ricketts Glen area resident will perform family-friendly, original folk songs about the history and characters of the region at the campground amphitheater.
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White Haven
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Saturday, August 30
at I Brewed It My Way
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Sean Abbott
(Concerts/Events, Live music)
The acoustic bluesman cites Bob Dylan and Mississippi Fred McDowell as influences.
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Wyoming
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Saturday, August 30
at Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Area
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Tribute Festival
(Music)
This daylong event features some of the best tribute bands in the nation.
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Blakeslee
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Saturday, August 30
at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
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Crue Fest w/Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx A.M., Trapt
(Concerts/Events)
The bad boys of rock are teaming up with the next generation of rock n' roll superstars for a summer festival like no other. The Crue released its latest disc Saints of Los Angeles on June 17.
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Scranton
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Saturday, August 30
at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
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Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick
(Concerts/Events)
Classic rock superstars team up for a summer tour of mega-hits.
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Bethel
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Saturday, August 30
at Mauch Chunk Opera House
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The Wailin' Jennys
(Concerts/Events)
The Wailin' Jennys combines the musical worlds of classic and contemporary folk, alternative pop, Celtic, and country.
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Jim Thorpe
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Saturday, August 30
at Downtown Scranton
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The Steamtown Original Music Showcase
(Music Festival)
Participating venues include The Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, Tink's Entertainment Complex, Whistle's, The Bog, The Judge and Jury, Blues Street, and Farley's. Visit steamtownshowcase.com for more information.
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Scranton
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Sunday, August 31
at Downtown Scranton
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The Steamtown Original Music Showcase
(Music Festival)
Participating venues include The Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, Tink's Entertainment Complex, Whistle's, The Bog, The Judge and Jury, Blues Street, and Farley's. Visit steamtownshowcase.com for more information.
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Scranton
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Sunday, August 31
at Wyoming County Fairgrounds
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Lonestar
(Concerts/Events)
Cody Collins (lead vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitar, harmony vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Dean Sams (keyboards, melodica, harmony vocals) make up country hit maker Lonestar.
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Meshoppen
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Sunday, August 31
at Nay Aug Park
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Mark Montella Jazz Quintet
(Jazz)
The drummer's jazz trio featuring Jared Scavone on guitar and bassist Joe Michaels will be augmented with special guests Marty Ort on keyboards and Tommy Hamilton on saxophone at this free Bandstand concert.
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Scranton
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Sunday, August 31
at State Street Grill
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Cornucopia Songwriter Series pt. II
(Clubs/Lounges/Etc., Live music)
Charles Havira presents a new trio of area talents every Sunday evening through September. Aug. 31: Jessica Jellen, Jason Noble, Roy Williams, and Phyllis Hopkins.
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Clarks Summit
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Sunday, August 31
at The Woodlands Inn & Resort
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Abbey Road on the River
(Music Festival)
The international Beatles tribute festival rolls back into town featuring 15 bands on five stages.
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Plains
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Sunday, August 31
at Phoenix Cuts
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Johannes and The Gutenbergs, Girls Galore, Rainbow Crow
(Indie, Benefits, Live music)
All proceeds benefit The Vintage Theater.
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Scranton
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Monday, September 01
at Mauch Chunk Opera House
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Billy Cobham's Spectrum Band
(Concerts/Events)
Billy Cobham is considered on of the greatest drummers in the world. He has worked with Miles Davis and Tommy Bolin to name a few.
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Jim Thorpe
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Tuesday, September 02
at Sherman Theater
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Terror, Death Before Dishonor, The Warriors, CDC, Trapped Under Ice
(Concerts/Events)
East Coast Independent presents a night of hardcore.
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Stroudsburg
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Tuesday, September 02
at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
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Inner Mission
(Folk)
Three-part harmonies, catchy melodies, and powerful lyrics make up Inner Mission's Christian folk rock.
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Shawnee-On-Delaware
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