CONCERTS AT A GLANCE
F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre (570) 826-1100
Frank Sinatra Jr.: Sinatra Sings Sinatra, May 22
Josh Ritter, May 28
Bernie Williams, May 30
1964: The Tribute, June 6
The Band Band, June 13
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Jonny Lang, June 14
Daniel Tosh, June 25
Loretta Lynn, June 26
Girls, Guns and Glory, July 18
Gordon Lightfoot, Aug. 2
Matt Andersen, Aug. 14
Jackson Browne, Sept. 12
Joe Nardone Present ‘The Best of Doo Wop,’ Nov. 21
Wizards of Winter, Nov. 27
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township (800) 745-3000
Blues Traveler, May 23
Michael Bolton, June 13
The Midtown Men, July 25
Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0371
Travis Tritt, May 28
The Lettermen, May 29
Jam on the Mountain: The Mantras, May 31
The Official Blues Brothers Revue, June 11
The Weight, June 12
Get the Led Out, June 13
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, June 17
Jay and the Americans, June 19
Happy Together Tour, June 25
Gary Allan, June 26
Livewire and the Land of OZZ, June 27
America, July 2
Lee Greenwood, July 17
38 Special, July 19
Trigger Hippy with Will Hoge, July 22
Arrival, July 23
Steep Canyon Rangers and the Jeff Austin Band, July 24
45RPM: A Tribute to the 70s AM Radio Hits, July 31
Jamey Johnson, Sept. 10
Gene Watson, Oct. 3
Clint Black, Oct. 15
Tommy James and the Shondells, Oct. 17
Back to the Garden: 1969, Oct. 23
Rhonda Vincent, Oct. 25
Three Dog Night, Nov. 20
A Night to Remember: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash, Nov. 21
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0249
Bennie & the Jets Elton John Show, May 23
Laurence Juber, May 29
Eastbound Jesus, June 5
Tusk: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, June 6
Cornmeal, June 7
Simone Felice with Anna Mitchell, June 12
Jubilee Riots, June 13
Todd Snider, June 20
Chatham County Line, June 27
Unforgettable Fire, July 4
Craig Thatcher’s Rock and Blues Revolution, July 11
David Mayfield Parade, July 17
Ambrosia: Multi-Hit Machine of the 70s, July 18
Incendio, July 24
Splintered Sunlight, July 25
Mark Hummel & the Golden State Lone Star Revue, July 31
Sugar Blue, Aug. 14
The Dublin City Ramblers, Aug. 15
Hollywood Nights: Bob Seger Tribute, Sept. 5
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY (866) 781-2922
Mysteryland USA, May 22 to 25
Bryan Adams, June 19
Train with guests The Fray and Matt Nathanson, June 26
Mormon Tabernacle Choir, June 27
Bernie Williams and His All-Star Band, June 28
Kid Rock with Foreigner, July 3
Def Leppard with Styx and Tesla, July 11
Neil Young and Promise of the Real, July 17
Brad Paisley with Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton, July 24
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, July 25
3 Doors down and Seether, Aug. 1
Peter Cetera with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Aug. 2
Florida Georgia Line with Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard, Aug. 7
Lynyrd Skynyrd with the Marshall Tucker Band, Aug. 14
Zac Brown Band, Aug. 23
Christine Ebersole, Aug. 29
Rascal Flatts with Scotty McCreery and RaeLynn, Aug. 30
Chicago with Earth, Wind and Fire, Sept. 1
Van Halen with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Sept. 6
Vic DiBitetto: The Italian Hurricane, Sept. 12
Jackson Browne, Sept. 19
The Princeton Nassoons, Oct. 4
Karen Mason, Oct. 17
Sunday with Friends Chamber Music Series, Oct. 18
Blues at Bethel Woods with Fred Scribner, Chris O’Leary Band, Slam Allen, Debbie Davies and Midnight Slim, Oct. 24
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Nov. 7
The Ultimate Bradstan Reunion, Nov. 14
Sunday with Friends Chamber Music Series, Nov. 22
THIS WEEK: May 20 to 26, 2015
Open Mic Night, musicians, poets, comedians and more with featured artist singer-songwriter Josh Pratt. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. May 22 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Bill Hunt, the singer-songwriter in a Christian-music concert. Voice of Hope Coffee House, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 231 E. State St., Nanticoke. 7 to 9 p.m. May 22. Broadcast live on WVHO-FM (94.5). 570-735-1760.
Sinatra Sings Sinatra, with singer Frank Sinatra Jr. celebrating his father’s hits with a multimedia centennial concert. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. May 22. $125 (pit seating), $69, $59, $49. 570-826-1100.
Falling in Reverse, the Las Vegas-based rock band with special guest Ghosttown. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 22. $22. 570-420-2808.
Alice Tan Ridley, the singer from “America’s Got Talent” paying tribute to the music of famous soul divas. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 22. $20. 570-325-0249.
Bennie & the Jets, a tribute to the music of Elton John. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 23. $20. 570-325-0249.
The DuPont Brothers, the Vermont-based indie-folk duo. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. May 23. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
Blues Traveler, the Princeton-based band performing a mix of rock, tinged with blues, folk and psychedelic influences. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. May 23. 800-653-8000.
Liam Nyte, a benefit concert by the singer-songwriter who performs originals as well as Elton John favorites. Cultural Centre of St. Faustina, 38 W. Church St., Nanticoke. 3 p.m. May 24. Free but donations welcome to help purchase a Yamaha digital grand piano for the center. 570-735-0552.
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NEPA Bluegrass Festival, with the Boxcars, Little Roy & Lizzy, Nothin Fancy, Larry Gillis Band, Remington Ryde, Louie Seltzer, Driftwood, Goldwing Express, Hillbilly Gypsies, Danny Paisley, Trinity River, Mama Corn, Ernie Evans & Tyler Williams, Coal Town Rounders, Velvet Blue, the Last Whippoorwills, Sully’s Fortune, Nate & Kate and Mark Miklos. Also: food and craft vendors, jam tent, workshops, Sunday Gospel Sing and children’s activities. Lazybrook Park, Routes 6 and 92, Tunkhannock. $65 weekend; single-day tickets: $25 Friday, $30 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Free camping with weekend ticket. Gates open 8 a.m. May 28 for campers; music runs 2 to 10:30 p.m. May 29; 1 to 11 p.m. May 30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31. 570-721-2760 or nepabluegrass.com.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Josh Ritter, an acoustic evening with the singer-songwriter. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. May 28. 570-826-1100.
Travis Tritt, the country pop star performing songs from his latest releases “The Storm” and “The Calm After.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 28. 866-605-7325.
The Lettermen, the 50-year veteran harmony quartet. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 29. $32, $27. 866-605-7325.
Laurence Juber, the Grammy-winning lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s band Wings with special guest Lehigh Valley rocker Craig Thatcher. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 29. $23. 570-325-0249.
Bernie Williams, the jazz guitarist and former New York Yankee centerfielder along with a celebration to honor John Nackley, the long-time newly retired chairman of the board of directors at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 30. $151 (limited VIP), $51. 570-826-1100.
Tall Heights, the harmony duo performing on cello and guitar. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. May 30. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 570-588-8077.
Jam on the Mountain, with the Mantras, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band and Broccoli Samurai. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. May 31. 866-605-7325.
Steve Smith and Vital Information, the drummer and his jazz-rock band. Presented by the Pennsylvania Jazz Alliance. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 7 p.m. May 31. $35 (VIP), $25, $20 students. 570-909-9216.
David Feherty, the former pro golfer in an evening of hilarious behind-the-scenes storytelling. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. June 4. $164 (VIP), $60, $40. 570-826-1100.
Eastbound Jesus, the Americana, bluegrass and northern-rock band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 5. $20. 570-325-0249.
Tusk, the Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 6. $25. 570-325-0249.
Reel Big Fish, with fellow ska-punkers Less Than Jake. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 6. $20 advance; $23 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Bumper Jacksons, the DC-based group performing jump blues, New Orleans-style jazz and old time music. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 7:45 p.m. June 6. $20, $15. 570-588-8077.
Choral Evensong for Corpus Christi, choral music performed by the choirs of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Harleysville and Immanuel Church on the Green in New Castle, Delaware. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 5 p.m. June 7. 570-825-6653.
Cornmeal, a bluegrass/jam band performance. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 7. $15. 570-325-0249.
Marc Cohn, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful ballads. Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival, Wells Fargo Amphitheater, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 8 p.m. July 11. $20, $15 lawn. 570-674-6719.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue, a tribute to the comedy and hit songs from the original movie paying homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, gospel and soul music. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 11. $19 advance; $24 day of show. 866-605-7325.
The Weight, the five-piece group paying tribute to the music of The Band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 12. 866-605-7325.
Simone Felice, the roots-rock singer formerly with the Felice Brothers Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 12. $20. 570-325-0249.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: The Band Band, a group paying tribute to the music of The Band. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. June 13. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Jazz in July, with award-winning singer and recording artist Rondi Charleston. Held in conjunction with the Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival at the Wells Fargo Amphitheater, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 8 p.m. July 13. $20, $10 lawn. 570-674-6719.
Get the Led Out, the Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 13. 866-605-7325.
Midnight North with Grahame Lesh, joined by the Quimby Mountain Band on the “Not for Nothing Tour.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 13. $17 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Jubilee Riots, the eclectic Celtic Band (formerly Enter the Haggis). Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 13. $24. 570-325-0249.
Melissa Etheridge, the Academy Award and Grammy-winning artist on her “This is M.E. Tour.” A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. June 13. $89, $59, $49, $45. 570-420-2808.
Michael Bolton, the multi-Grammy Award winning singer. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. June 13. $30 to $100. 800-653-8000.
Le Nuove Musiche: Lyric + Continuo, a concert by a cappella group The Lyric Consort, performing the 17th-century works of Giulio Caccini. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. June 14. $10. 570-343-6707.
Robert Lussier, a concert of 20th-century American and English songs by the bass-baritone accompanied by organist Mark Laubach. Followed by a spaghetti dinner. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 3 p.m. June 14. 570-825-6653.
Songs for the Journey, the 12th annual Community Choirfest performing “Spiritual Songs from Cold Mountain,” Brahms’ “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place,” an arrangement of railroad songs and Joseph Martin’s “Songs for the Journey.” First United Methodist Church, Route 11 and East Butler Street, Shickshinny. 6 p.m. June 14. Free. 570-301-9253 or choirfest.smasm.org.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, the renowned blues-rock guitarist and songwriter along with Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jonny Lang. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. June 14. 570-826-1100.
Tom Keifer, the singer-songwriter and frontman of the Philadelphia-based blues-rock band Cinderella in support of his solo CD “The Way Life Goes.” Penns Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 17. 866-605-7325.
Lindsey Stirling, the dancing dubstep violinist. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 19. $29.50 advance; $32 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Jay and the Americans, the pop-rockers with 12 top-ten hits during the sixties along with doo-wop group the Mystics. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 19. 866-605-7325.
Billtown Blues Festival, with Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, Ruthie Foster, Roomful of Blues, Mr. Sipp, Tom Rosencrans, Miz Ida & her Blues Revue, Dave Brumbaugh’s Boogie Chillen’s Guitar Workshop, Mike Mettalia & Midnight Shift with Rockin’ Johnny, and the Festival auditions winners Vanessa Collier Band and Doug McMinn. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, 1 Park St., Hughesville. Noon to 10 p.m. June 20. $25; $30 at the gate. 570-584-4480.
Todd Snider, the Nashville-based alt-country singer-songwriter performing his humor-infused songs about America’s pop culture. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 20. $28. 570-325-0249.
An Evening of Comedy with Artie Lange, the original member of Fox’s MADtv who had an eight-year run on the Howard Stern Show. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. June 20. $55, $35. 570-420-2808.
Scranton Brass Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. June 21. 570-941-7624.
moe. The preeminent progressive rock band in a Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. June 21. $28 advance; $32 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Daniel Tosh, the Comedy Central star known for his hit show “Tosh.0.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 and 9:30 p.m. June 25. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. 570-826-1100.
The Happy Together Tour, celebrating the music of the 1960s with the Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, the Association, Mark Lindsay (of Paul Revere & the Raiders), the Grass Roots, the Cowsills and the Buckinghams. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 25. $45, $40. 866-605-7325.
Madsummer Meltdown, a weekend of music and camping with four stages of 31 eclectic musical acts along with nature trails, trout fishing, food-and-craft vendors, jam sessions, light shows, fire performances, parades, yoga and more. The lineup includes Papa Mali, the Mother Hips, Delicate Stevee, Yojimbo, Dirtfoot, the Big Dirty, Scott Pemberton Trio, Naughty Professor, Down North, Aqueous, the Blind Owl Band, the Southern Belles and many more. Schuylkill Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven. June 26 to 28. $75 advance; $90 day of event. Information at jibberjazz.com or 570-739-7385.
Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, comedians and more. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. June 26 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and legendary multi-award-winning country singer. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. June 26. $99 (very limited pit), $65 (Gold Circle), $55, $40. 570-826-1100.
Gary Allan, the platinum-selling country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 26. 866-605-7325.
Aerial Gypsy Burlesque, a mix of comedy, song and dance and aerial arts. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 26. $22.50; $42.50 with dinner. 570-420-2808.
Livewire, the AC/DC tribute band along with Land of OZZ, performing the music of Ozzy Osbourne. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 27. 866-605-7325.
Chatham County Line, American roots music and timeless bluegrass instrumentation along with poetic songs. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 27. $20. 570-325-0249.
The Music of Irving Berlin, a talk on the life of the great American composer along with extensive musical excerpts to illustrate the five periods of Berlin’s musical career. Presented by Phillip Atteberry of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. June 28. Free. 570-996-1500.
America, the folk-rock group celebrating their 40th anniversary. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 2. 866-605-7325.
Yonder Mountain String Band, performing traditional and improvisational bluegrass. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. July 3. $28. 570-420-2808.
The Repazz Band, an old-fashioned Fourth of July concert of Sousa marches, patriotic songs and Broadway tunes. Village Green, Eagles Mere. 5 to 6 p.m. July 4. Free. 570-525-3672.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, the Grammy-winning pop-rock singer and her guitarist-husband. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. July 4. $60, $45, $39. Followed by fireworks. 570-420-2808.
Unforgettable Fire, the U2 tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 4. $22. 570-325-0249.
Briggs Farm Bluesfest, the 18th annual outdoor festival with performers Devon Allman, Teeny Tucker, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Butterfield Revisited, Alexis P. Suter Band, Lonnie’s Back Porch Party, Terry “Harmonica” Bean with the Cornlickers, Centennial Blues Celebration, Miner Blues, Symphonic Haze, Danielle Nicole Band, Mike Zito, Slam Allen Band, Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats, Teddy Young & the Aces and more. Also: Mississippi Delta-style barbecue, fresh roasted sweet corn, vendors, hayrides and camping. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. 4:30 to 11 p.m. July 10; 4 to 11 p.m. July 11. $80 with camping; $40 without; $23 one day. 570-379-2003 or briggsfarm.com.
The John Butler Trio, the platinum-selling Australian roots-jam band with pop-reggae band SOJA. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. July 10. $30 advance; $33 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Luv It Live, a fundraiser with guitarist/bluesman Craig Thatcher performing music from the sixties and seventies along with food from local eateries and prizes. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 11. $30. Proceeds benefit the opera house. 570-325-0249.
Lee Greenwood, the country music artist performing songs from his latest release “I Want to Be in Your World.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 17. 866-605-7325.
Chris Young, the country-music hitmaker. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. July 17. $45, $35, 570-420-2808.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Girls, Guns and Glory, a band paying tribute to the country classics of Hank Williams. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. July 18. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
38 Special, the southern rockers playing hits from their three-decade career. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 19. 866-605-7325.
Royal School of Church Music, Evensong and Compline sung in the Anglican tradition by a choir of 180 singers from throughout the U.S. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Schedule includes Choral Evensong 5:30 p.m. July 21; 3 p.m. July 26; 5 p.m. July 22; 5:30 p.m. July 24. Compline will be sung 9 p.m. July 21, 8:30 p.m. July 23; 9 p.m. July 25 and 9 p.m. July 22. Choral Eucharist is 10:30 a.m. July 26. 570-825-6653.
Three Days Grace, the platinum-selling quartet performing its hard-hitting, hypnotic anthems. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. July 21. $29.50 advance; $32 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Trigger Hippy, the Nashville quintet playing its blend of propulsive rock, gritty blues and vocal harmonies. With special guest singer Will Hoge. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 22. 866-605-7325.
Arrival, the Swedish ABBA tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 23. 866-605-7325.
Open Mic Night, musicians, poets, comedians and more with featured singing duo Skip Monday. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. July 24 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Steep Canyon Rangers, the Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass band with openers the Jeff Austin Band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 24. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Zappa Plays Zappa, Dweezil Zappa in a show paying tribute to the music of his father Frank Zappa. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. July 26. $70 (VIP), $44.50, $34.50, $27.50. 570-420-2808.
45RPM, a tribute to 1970s AM-radio hits by the six-member group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 31. 866-605-7325.
Gordon Lightfoot, the veteran singer-songwriter celebrating his “50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Aug. 2. $71.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. 570-826-1100.
A Gathering of Singer-Songwriters, with Tom Flannery, Brett Alexander, Shannon Marsyada and Lorne Clarke. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Free but donations accepted. 570-996-1500.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Matt Andersen, the bluesman known for his powerhouse, soul-filled voice. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Aug. 14. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Dokken and Warrant, the two platinum-selling glam-metal bands along with the chart-topping band Firehouse. A Sherman Summer Stage Show at Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Aug. 22. $37, $34. 570-420-2808.
Open Mic Night, musicians, poets, comedians and more with featured musician Alan Thatcher. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Aug. 28 with performer signups at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Hickory Project, hard-driving acoustic music rooted in bluegrass with National Mandolin Champion Anthony Hannigan. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Aug. 30. Free but donations accepted. 570-996-1500.
Def Leppard, the British rock band joined by fellow platinum-selling rock icons Styx and Tesla. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 1. $83, $57. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Little Big Town, the Grammy-winning, country-music group on its “Pain Killer Tour.” With special guest singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 2. $45, $30. 610-433-7541.
Carrie Underwood, the six-time Grammy Award-winning country music singer. With country singer-songwriter Josh Dorr. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 3. $87, $67. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Cornstock Festival, the third annual acoustic-and-roots music event with two stages of music, workshops, camping, children’s activities, indie crafts and art, food vendors, yoga and more. Performers include Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter, Professor Louie & the Crowmatrix, Furnace Mountain, Roy Williams & the Human Hands, Coal Town Rounders, George Wesley, Hickory Project, Owl and Wolf, Garcia Grass, the Bog Swing Group, Band of Strings and more. Lazy Brook Park, Routes 6 and 92, Tunkhannock. Sept. 4 to 6. $55 weekend; single-day tickets from $15 to $30. 570-250-7464 or cornstockfestival.com.
Eric Church, the country-music star on his current “Outsiders World Tour.” Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 4. $75, $55. 800-745-3000.
Hollywood Nights, a tribute band playing the high-energy music of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 5. $25. 570-325-0249.
Meghan Trainor, the singer-songwriter and producer whose breakout 2014 single “All About That Bass” spent eight weeks at No. 1. With openers Life of Dillon and Charlie Puth. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St. 7 p.m. Sept. 6. $45, $35. 610-433-7541 or ticketmaster.com.
Jamey Johnson, the 11-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 10. 866-605-7325.
Tunes from the Tube: 60 Years of Your Favorite TV Theme Songs, a cabaret performance by singers John Baldino and Erin Canedy along with special guests. Theater at Trinity Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. 7 p.m. Sept. 12. $11 advance; $13 at the door. 800-838-3006.
Jackson Browne, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on tour to support his new album “Standing in the Breach.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12. 570-826-1100.
Gene Watson, the Texas country singer named “2010 Country Music Legend of the Year.” With openers Twitty Fever. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 3. $17 advance, $22 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Kansas, the platinum-selling rock band (“Carry On, My Wayward Son”). Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 11. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. 570-420-2808.
Clint Black, the triple-platinum selling country artist. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 15. 866-605-7325.
Tommy James and the Shondells, the platinum-selling hitmaker and his group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 17. 866-605-7325.
Back to the Garden 1969, music of the Woodstock Era. Penns Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 23. 866-605-7325.
Rhonda Vincent, the country and bluegrass singer with Coal Country Express. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Three Dog Night, celebrating four decades of pop rock music. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 20. 866-605-7325.
Joe Nardone’s The Best of Doo Wop, with the Platters, the Coasters, Gene Chandler and the Chantels. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Nov. 21. 570-826-1100.
A Night to Remember, a re-creation of the 1956 jam session at Sun Records by the “Million Dollar Quartet” of Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 21. 866-605-7325.
The Wizards of Winter, heavy metal and progressive rock combined with sounds of the season by the 11-member ensemble, four of whom are original members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 27. $44, $34. 570-826-1100.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Concert Bus Trip, to the “Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade Show” at the American Music Theater in Lancaster followed by dinner at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Sponsored by the United Methodist Church of Pittston. Bus leaves 9:45 a.m. Sept. 12 from the Pittston Plaza. $105 includes dinner, show, transportation and tips. Reservations: 570-603-1915.
