JAMES BARRETT TAKES LISTENERS ON LYRICALLY DEEP AND MUSICALLY RICH JOURNEY WITH SECOND ALBUM
On his second album, Northeastern Pennsylvania artist James Barrett is vulnerable and brutally honest with himself about life's disappointments. It's a lyrically rich and nuanced effort, particularly ...
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MENZINGERS, WITH THE DIRTY NIL AND JAMES BARRETT, DELIVER MUCH-NEEDED SHOW IN SCRANTON
Photos and words by Keith Perks The Menzingers came home. This time instead of their NEPA Holiday Show in December, they were back to the Scranton Cultural Center at Masonic Temple with openers The...
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JAMES BARRETT RELEASES ‘LOVE SONG IN 2020’
Scranton's James Barrett has released a new single, "Love Song in 2020." You can listen to the song on all of the major streaming platforms here. "This song is the second single off of an upcomi...
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JAMES BARRETT CHANNELS ‘CRAZY EMOTIONS’ ON NEW SONG AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE (PREMIERE)
Singer and guitarist James Barrett had been playing your typical solo gigs around the Scranton area, but he wanted more. "I always wanted to be in a band," he says. "I always listened to heavier st...
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THE MENZINGERS’ HOMECOMING HOLIDAY SHOW RETURNS TO SCRANTON
Photos by Alex Seeley Philly punk rockers The Menzingers returned to Scranton for their annual hometown Holiday Show on Dec. 22. Held this year at the Scranton Cultural Center, the show's proceeds ...
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ECMC ADDS MORE ACTS, MASTER MUSICIAN CLASSES
The Electric City Music Conference, which will be held Oct. 10, 11 and 12 in various Scranton venues, has announced another round of bands that will perform at the Columbus Day weekend event: Eww Yab...
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