CONCERTS AT A GLANCE
F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre (570) 826-1100
King Radio, May 5
Joe Nardone Presents: The Best of Doo Wop & Rock, May 7
Alice Cooper, May 13
Joe Bonamassa, May 19
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, May 20
Jesse Terry, May 27
Travis Tritt, June 2
Johnny Winter All-Star Band, June 11
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, June 14
Robert Ellis with Tom Brosseau, June 15
Kevin James, June 24
New Riders of the Purple Sage, July 1
Celtic Thunder, Aug. 30
Cory Branan, Sept. 9
Adam Ferrara, Sept. 16
God Save the Queen, Sept. 24
Brian Regan, Sept. 25
Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township (800) 745-3000
Bowzer’s Ultimate Rock ‘n’ Doo-Wop Party, May 29
Whitesnake, July 2
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. (800) 745-3000
Dolly Parton, June 22
Carnival of Madness Tour with Shinedown, Aug. 9
Elton John & His Band, Sept. 24
Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton
Susquehanna Breakdown Festival, May 20-21
Dierks Bentley, June 2
KRZ Summer Smash, June 12
Weezer and Panic! At the Disco, June 26
Vans Warped Tour, July 11
Camp Bisco, July 14-16
Luke Bryan, July 21
Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin, July 29
Peach Music Festival, Aug. 11
Brantley Gilbert, Aug. 21
Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0371
Get the Led Out, May 7
Dark Star Orchestra, May 13
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, May 20
Michael Franti & Spearhead, June 2
The Outlaws, June 3
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, June 5
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy, June 9
Average White Band, June 17
KIX with Autograph, June 18
Happy Together Tour, June 23
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, June 24
Hotel California, June 25
Yonder Mountain String Band, June 26
The Yardbirds, July 1
Mark Farner, July 9
Back to the Eighties, July 15
Lonestar, July 16
Old Crow Medicine Show, July 21
Blues Traveler, July 29
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, July 30
Ted Nugent, Aug. 24
Jim Breuer, Sept. 30
Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre, Oct. 21
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe (570) 325-0249
Ruthie Foster, May 6
David Bromberg Quintet, May 7
Eaglemania, May 13
Glimmer Twins, May 14
Ten Strings & a Goat Skin, May 20
The Olate Dogs, May 21
40-Story Radio Tower with Mike Marlin, May 22
Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute, May 28
Danielle Nicole Band, June 4
David Mayfield Parade, June 11
Al Stewart, June 16
Hackensaw Boys, June 18
Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, June 24
Who’s Next: Salute to The Who, June 25
Kick: The INXS Experience, July 2
Dancing Dream: The ABBA Experience, July 9
Willy Porter & Carmen Nickerson, July 15
Incendio, July 16
The Bird Dogs: Everly Brothers Show, July 22
Mighty Manatees, July 29
Bennie & the Jets: Elton John Show, July 30
The Black Lillies, Aug. 12
The Most Excellent Order of Sir Paul McCartney, Aug. 20
Altan, Sept. 9
Les Dudek, Sept. 24
Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg (570) 420-2808
USAF Heritage of America Band, May 5
Brothers Osborne, May 6
Buckcherry, May 7
Blue October, May 14
Hollywood Undead, May 20
Scott Stapp: The Voice of Creed, May 29
Hinder, June 3
Earphunk, June 4
Leon Russell, June 25
28th Infantry Division Band, July 1
The Stranger: Billy Joel Tribute, July 8
Motion City Soundtrack, Aug. 5
Blackmore’s Night, Aug. 19
Styx, Sept. 24
Dope, Oct. 8
Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show, Nov. 5
Sherman Summer Stage, Pocono Mountain Carnival Grounds, Mount Pocono 570-420-2808
Rockstar Energy Drink Taste of Chaos Tour, June 9
Warrant and LA Guns, July 15
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, New York (866) 781-2922
Rusted Root, May 13
Miranda Lambert, May 19
Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, May 21
Barenaked Ladies, June 17
Daryl Hall and John Oates, June 18
Journey and the Doobie Brothers, June 24
Steely Dan and Steve Winwood, July 9
Jason Aldean, July 14
The Beach Boys and The Temptations, July 15
Jim Gaffigan, July 16
Michael McDonald and America, July 17
Tedeschi Trucks Band, July 20
Zac Brown Band, July 22
Heart, Joan Jett and Cheap Trick, July 30
Dion with Ronnie Spector, July 31
Toby Keith, Aug. 4
Counting Crows and Rob Thomas, Aug. 5
Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration, Aug. 6
Darius Rucker, Aug. 14
Smokey Robinson, Aug. 20
Don Henley, Sept. 10
THIS WEEK: May 4 to 10, 2016
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band, a free event with more than 40 professional airmen-musicians performing orchestral classics, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards and patriotic favorites. 7 p.m. May 4 at the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton; and 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808.
String Project Concert, the award-winning group directed by violinist Sophie Till. Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 6:30 p.m. May 5. Free. 570-348-6209.
King Radio, a blend of southern soul with elements of country, folk, bluegrass and rock by the Brooklyn band with special guest Suze. A “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. May 5. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Wyoming Seminary Spring Concert, with the Wind Ensemble, Handbell Choir, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band. Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 7:30 p.m. May 5. Free. 570-270-2192.
An Evening of Opera Overtures and Arias, the season finale of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic concerts with opera pieces by Verdi, Puccini, Saint-Saens and Mascagni. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 p.m. May 6. 570-270-4444.
Brothers Osborne, traditional country and rock from the duo’s debut release “Pawn Shop.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 6. $18 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Ruthie Foster, the folk-blues, “rafter-rattling” singer. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 6. $26. 570-325-0249.
Bill Hunt, a Christian-music concert by the singer-guitarist from the band X-Terra. Hilltop Christian Coffee House, Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 7. 570-899-2264. Preceded by a lasagna dinner at 6 p.m.($9). Call 570-200-5040 for reservations.
Performance Music, a concert by the University of Scranton Jazz Ensemble with guest soloist Eddie Barbash. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 7. Free. 570-941-7624.
Karen Savoca, the folk-rock singer-songwriter performing with guitarist Pete Heitzman. With special guest multi-instrumentalist Thom Joyce. Presented by RiverFolk Concerts at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 7:30 p.m. May 7. $15 advance; $20 at the door. 845-252-6783.
Charansalsa, the Latin music and smooth salsa group with Cuban and jazz influences. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. May 7. $15. 877-682-4791.
David Bromberg Quintet, the multi-instrumentalist playing selections from the group’s latest release “Use Me.” Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 7. $34. 570-325-0249.
Buckcherry, the rock band, dissolved in 1999 but reformed in 2005 with vocalist Josh Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson. With Black Stone Cherry, BITERS and the Cherry Bomb Dancers. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 7. $22 advance; $25 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Get the Led Out, the Led Zeppelin tribute band from Philadelphia. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 7. $28 advance; $33 day of show. 866-605-7325.
FUTURE
Pre-Commencement Concert with the University of Scranton Symphonic Band, Singers and String Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 11. Free. 570-941-7624.
Simple Gifts, the award-winning folk and world-music duo performing on 12 instruments. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 564 Easton Turnpike, Hamlin. 7 p.m. May 12. $10. 570-689-9260.
Alice Cooper, the theatrical shock rocker returns to the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 13. $94.50, $84.50, $64.50, $54.50. 570-826-1100.
Dark Star Orchestra, the Grateful Dead tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 13. $25 advance, $30 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Comedy Night, with beer, soda and a dinner buffet. American Legion, 259 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville. May 14 with doors at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $25. 570-817-1393.
Blue October, the Texas alternative rock band. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 14. 570-420-2808.
Jay Smar, the singer and multi-instrumentalist performing traditional folk, old-time mountain music, bluegrass, gospel and coal-mining songs of northeastern Pennsylvania. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. May 15. Free-will donation. 570-996-1500.
Christian Music Concert, with Teens for Christ and the Nebo Praise Band. Nebo Baptist Church, 75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. 7 p.m. May 15. Free. 570-735-3932.
Susquehanna Breakdown, a two-day music festival with bands Cabinet, Railroad Earth, the Infamous Stringdusters, Twiddle, Fruition, Larry Keel Experience, Driftwood, Cornmeal, Pappy & Friends, Flux Capacitor, Coal Town Rounders, the Dishonest Fiddlers and more. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. May 20 with gates at 5 p.m., music 7 to 11 p.m.; May 21 with gates at 11 a.m. and music at 11:30 a.m. $30. Tickets at livenation.com.
Sinbad, the actor and comedian with a “hit ‘em in the face” style. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 9 p.m. May 21. $25. 877-682-4791.
Joe Bonamassa. The blues-rock and guitar legend returns to the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 19. $125, $99, $89, $79. 570-826-1100.
Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo, an acoustic concert with the four-time Grammy winner and her guitarist husband. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 20. $69, $59, $45. 570-826-1100.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the multi-platinum-selling, award-winning country rock band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 20. $24 advance, $29 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Hollywood Undead, the masked rock-rappers from Los Angeles. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 20. $23 advance, $25 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Get Wet: The Ultra Pool with DJ Pauly D, best known for his role on MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore. Age 21 and older. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. May 21. $25. 877-682-4791.
Student Recital, compositions written and performed by Wyoming Seminary music-theory students. Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 7:30 p.m. May 24. Free. 570-270-2192.
Farewell/Senior Recital, with Wyoming Seminary seniors performing their favorite pieces for the last time as Sem students. Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 4 p.m. May 27. Free. 570-270-2192.
Open Mic Night, with musicians, singers, poets, comedians and more along with featured performer singer-songwriter Corky Staats. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. May 27 with signups at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. 570-996-1500.
Jesse Terry: Live from the Chandelier Lobby, the Americana singer-songwriter. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 27. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Wyclef Jean, the hip-hop artist melding R&B, reggae and rap. Age 21 and older. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 9 p.m. May 28. $30. 877-682-4791.
Keyed Up: Acoustic vs. Electronic, a concert by jazz pianist Wayne Smith. Sunday at the Circle, Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 4 p.m. May 29. $5. 570-288-1020.
Scott Stapp, the Grammy-winning lead singer and founder of rock group Creed. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 29. $32, $28. 570-420-2808.
Travis Tritt, the Grammy Award-winning country and southern-rock artist. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. June 2. $67.50 (Gold Circle), $47.50, $37.50, $27.50. 570-826-1100.
Michael Franti & Spearhead, the singer who uses his lyrics as a positive force for change. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 2. $30 advance; $35 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Hinder, the multi-platinum Oklahoma City rockers. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 3. $25. 570-420-2808.
The Outlaws, the southern-rock veteran band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 3. 866-605-7325.
Danielle Nicole Band, the blues, roots and soul singer/bassist and her group. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 4. $18. 570-325-0249.
Earphunk, the New Orleans progressive funk quintet. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 4. $15 advance; $18 day of show. 570-420-2808.
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, re-creations of Beatles concerts representing various eras of the group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 5. $25 advance; $30 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Rockstar Energy Drink Taste of Chaos Tour, with Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Saosin (with Anthony Green) and the Early November. Sherman Summer Stage, Pocono Mountain Carnival Grounds, 20 Murray St., off Route 611, Mount Pocono. June 9. 570-420-2808.
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy Band, a salute to Keith Emerson and the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer with a multimedia show “Pictures at an Exhibition: A Tribute to Keith Emerson.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 9. 866-605-7325.
The Johnny Winter All-Star Band, a salute to the music of the late blues-rock legend with original members from his latest band. A “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” event at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. June 11. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
David Mayfield Parade. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 11. $20. 570-325-0249.
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, with Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. June 14. $165, $125, $85. 570-826-1100.
Robert Ellis, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter in a “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. June 15. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Al Stewart, the Scottish singer-songwriter (“Year of the Cat”). Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 16. $29. 570-325-0249.
Average White Band, the soul and funk band performing hits from its latest release “AWB R&B.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 17. $23 advance; $28 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Billtown Blues Festival, with Canned Heat, the Cedric Burnside Project, Eden Brent, Andy T and Nick Nixon, Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats and more. Also: an acoustic tent with Dave Brumbaugh’s Boogie Chillen’s Guitar Workshop and other children’s activities. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, East Lycoming Street, Hughesville. June 18 with gates open at 11 a.m. and music noon to 10 p.m. $20 until April 30; $25 thereafter; $30 at the gate. Info at billtownblues.org.
Dolly Parton, the multiple award-winning country superstar on her first major tour in more than 25 years. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 8 p.m. June 22. 800-745-3000.
Happy Together Tour, the 25th anniversary of the tour with Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron, Mark Lindsay, the Cowsills, Gary Puckett and the Spencer Davis Group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 23. $45, $40. 866-605-7325.
Open Mic Night, with musicians, singers, poets, comedians and more along with featured performer singer-songwriter Patrick Fiore. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. June 24 with signups at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. 570-996-1500.
Kevin James, the stand-up comedian and star of the hit comedies “The King of Queens,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” “Zookeeper” and “Pixels.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. June 24. $76, $52, $36. 570-826-1100.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the hard-rocking, platinum-selling Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 24. $60, $50. 866-605-7325.
Hotel California, a salute to the Eagles. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 25. $22 advance; $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Leon Russell, the versatile rock musician performing hits from his 50-year career. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 25. $35, $30. 570-420-2808.
Doug Smith’s Dixieland All-Stars, a free performance by the seven-member ensemble, followed by a light reception. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. June 26. Tickets: 570-996-1500.
Yonder Mountain String Band, the improvisational bluegrass band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 26. 866-605-7325.
The 28th Infantry Division Band of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, the state’s oldest music performance group organized prior to World War II. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. July 1. Free. 570-420-2808.
New Riders of the Purple Sage, the country-rock group that began as a part-time spinoff from the Grateful Dead. A “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. July 1. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
The Yardbirds, the veteran blues band with a new lineup: Jim Mccarty, Top Topham, Kenny Aaronson, Myke Scavone and John Idan. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 1. 866-605-7325.
Whitesnake, the British rockers in a concert at Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. July 2. $49 to $119. 800-745-3000.
Briggs Farm Blues Festival, three days of live blues music on two stages with the Devon Allman Band, Carolyn Wonderland, John Primer, Lonnie Shields’ Back Porch Party, Marcus King Band, Clarence Spady, Anthony “Big A” Sherrod with the Cornlickers, Vanessa Collier, the Cedric Burnside Project, Nikki Hill, L.C. Ulmer & Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots, the Mighty Susquehannas, Anthony Gallucio & the ReTreads and more along with a Sunday gospel blues session with Alexis P. Suter and the Ministers of Sound. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. 2 to 11 p.m. July 8; 1:30 to 11 p.m. July 9; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10. 570-379-3342 or briggsfarm.com.
The Stranger, a cabaret-style dinner and show with Mike Santoro’s six-piece band paying tribute to the music of Billy Joel. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. July 8 with dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. $49; $25 show only. Reservations: 570-420-2808.
Mark Farner, the pioneering singer-songwriter and guitarist, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 9. $24 advance; $29 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Back to the Eighties with Jessie’s Girl, a show saluting eighties artists including Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Sting and more. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 15. 866-605-7325.
Warrant and L.A. Guns,
the two hard-rock bands with opener DeLorean. Sherman Summer Stage, Pocono Mountain Carnival Grounds, 20 Murray St., Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. July 15. 570-420-2808.
Lonestar, the multi-platinum country quartet celebrating its 20th anniversary. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 16. $30, $25. 866-605-7325.
Old Crow Medicine Show, the Grammy-winning folk and country band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 21. $33 advance; $38 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Open Mic Night, with musicians, singers, poets, comedians and more along with featured performers the Sadie Green Sales Jugband. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. July 22 with signups at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. 570-996-1500.
Blues Traveler, the eclectic Grammy-winning band performing tunes from their latest “Blow Up the Moon.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 29. $30 advance; $35 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Motion City Soundtrack, the pop-punk alt-rockers. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Aug. 5. $30, $25; $35 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience, a multimedia event celebrating the music and legacy of George and Ira Gershwin. 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. Aug. 8. $25; $15 lawn. 570-674-6719.
Carnival of Madness Tour, with rock bands Shinedown, Halestorm and Whiskey Myers. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. $49.75, $39.75. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Kansas, the platinum-selling folk-rock band performing hits from its four-decade career including “Dust in the Wind” and “Carry on Wayward Son.” 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. Aug. 12. $30; $20 lawn. 570-674-6719.
Blackmore’s Night, the Renaissance rock group with legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning vocalist Candice Night. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Aug. 19. $49.50, $40. 570-420-2808.
Ted Nugent, the ultimate guitar-shredding showman performing a high-octane show at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Aug. 24. 866-605-7325.
Open Mic Night, with musicians, singers, poets, comedians and more along with the Dietrich Writers Group Showcase. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Aug. 26 with signups at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. 570-996-1500.
Hickory Project, the hard-driving bluegrass band with national mandolin champion Anthony Hannigan. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Aug. 28. Free but donations welcome. 570-996-1500.
Celtic Thunder, the international stars paying homage to the musical culture and traditions of Ireland in their new stage show “Legacy.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Aug. 30. $65, $49.50. 570-826-1100.
KISS, the iconic heavy-metal band on its “Freedom to Rock Tour,” spanning four decades of raucous, explosive stage shows, celebrated rock anthems and signature face make-up. With opener The Dead Daisies. Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St. 7 p.m. Sept. 1. $83, $63. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.
Chris Stapleton, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and country music’s breakout star of the year. Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St. 7 p.m. Sept. 2. $65, $45. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.
Meghan Trainor, The Grammy Award winning “Best New Artist” pop star. Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St. 7 p.m. Sept. 3. $59, $39. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.
Jeff Dunham, the popular comedian and ventriloquist who performs with a cast of zany puppet characters including Achmed the Dead Terrorist and Jose Jalapeno. Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St. 8 p.m. Sept. 4. $53, $33. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.
Cory Branan, the singer-songwriter and storyteller. A “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Sept. 9. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Pennsylvania Blues Festival, with two stages of music, master class sessions, an arrival party at the Galleria Rock Bar, Sunday Brunch Buffet and a Sunday After-Fest Party. Performers include Slam Allen, Zac Harmon, Anthony Geraci & the Boston Blues Allstars, Kenny Neal, Buckwheat Zydeco, Guy Davis, Blackburn with special guest Harrison Kennedy, the Campbell Brothers, Andy T. Nick Nixon Band, Toronzo Cannon, the Delmark Records Revue, Ronnie Earl and more. Split Rock Resort, 100 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony. Sept. 16 to 18 with gates at noon and music at 1 p.m. $40 per day; $70 weekend. 800-255-7625 or pabluesfestival.com.
Adam Ferrara: Live from the Chandelier Lobby, the stand-up comedian and host of the hit TV show “Top Gear.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16. $20.50 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Elton John, the superstar singer-songwriter and his band performing iconic hits and classic album tracks from his five-decade career, as well as selected tracks from his latest album “Wonderful Crazy Night.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 8 p.m. Sept. 24. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
God Save the Queen, a tribute band to prog-rockers Queen, from its beginnings in 1973 to its latest album “Made in Heaven,” released after Freddie Mercury’s death. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Sept. 24. $76, $48, $38, $28. 570-826-1100.
Styx, the pop-rock sextet performing its chart hits from the past decades. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Sept. 24. $68, $58, $48. 570-420-2808.
Brian Regan, the stand-up comedian whose observational humor is free from profanity. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Sept. 25. $39.50. 570-826-1100.
Jim Breuer, the comedian, named one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. September 30. $27, $22. 866-605-7325.
Chubby Checker, the pop singer who set off a national dance craze with his hit “The Twist.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 1. $25, $20. 866-605-7325.
Dope, the nu-metal band on its reunion tour. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 8. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
John Mellencamp, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on his “Plain Spoken Tour.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14. 570-826-1100.
Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute show. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Nov. 12. $27, $22. 570-420-2808.
