CHAD VAN GAALEN’S “DIAPER ISLAND” OUT THIS WEEK
Talk about a DIY endeavor... On Tuesday, Chad VanGaalen released his new album "Diaper Island" on Sub Pop Records, and the singer/songwriter/visual artist created all aspects of the release, from the ...
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE HEAD AND THE HEART — “THE HEAD AND THE HEART”
By Michael Lello Some artists bury their emotions and their intent under gauzy walls of sound or inscrutable lyrics; if you get the underlying message, great, and if you don’t, well, that’s just fine...
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ALBUM REVIEW: WARREN HAYNES — “MAN IN MOTION”
By Michael Lello Warren Haynes has been a fine soul singer for several decades, but you can forgive the world for not paying much notice. You’ll have that when you’re known as one of the premier guit...
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MENZINGERS SIGN TO EPITAPH
The Menzingers, formerly based in Scranton, have signed to Epitaph Records. The Hollywood label, founded by Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz, boast a roster including Social Distortion, Weezer, Frank Tu...
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PHOTO GALLERY: HIGHWAY 81 REVISITED LAUNCH PARTY
Photos by Jason Riedmiller On Saturday, These United States, Pappy and Mike Quinn performed to a packed house at the Highway 81 Revisited Launch Party at The Bog in Scranton. If you were there and wo...
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BOB DYLAN RESPONDS TO CRITICS OF CHINA CONCERTS
Over the years, Bob Dylan has rarely bothered to address rumors and false information about him. Heck, he's been a creator of many of the half-trurths and outright lies himself: at the start of his ca...
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AN INTERVIEW WITH THESE UNITED STATES
By Michael Lello You could excuse These United States chief songwriter and singer Jesse Elliott for feeling underwhelmed about a date in a market like Scranton on the band's current tour route. TUS j...
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BRIGGS FARM BLUES FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP
The Briggs Farm Blues Festival, which will return to Briggsville, Nescopeck Twp. Friday July 8 and Saturday July 9, announced its performance lineup Friday. Artists scheduled to perform include Friday...
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AN INTERVIEW WITH DALE EARNHARDT JR. JR.
By Michael Lello In a very short time span, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. has made quite a bit of noise. The Detroit duo of Daniel Zott and Josh Epstein only released its first set of songs, a debut EP call...
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AN INTERVIEW WITH CHUCK RAGAN OF HOT WATER MUSIC AND THE REVIVAL TOUR
By Michael Lello Chuck Ragan wasn’t allowed to listen to rock music growing up in Gainesville, Fla., but despite that restriction -- or maybe inspired by it -- he’s put together a noteworthy career t...
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