Music

How Burn The Jukebox became a worldwide TikTok sensation

WILKES-BARRE — Straight outta Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Burn the Jukebox just celebrated their five-year anniversary as a band. Since their debut they’ve been climbing with TikTok fame into the hearts of fans across the world, and all this while the band members are still in high school.

Crooked Coast release new single ahead of River Street Jazz Cafe show

WILKES-BARRE — Cape Cod alt-rock quartet Crooked Coast just released a new single, “Ante Up.” and will be performing at River Street Jazz Cafe as part of their Ante Up tour on Friday, March 21.

Locals Only: The Tisburys to release first album under a label

The Tisburys are set to release new album, A Still Life Revisited, this spring on Friday, April 25, with Double Helix Records and SofaBurn Records. “Forever,” their first official single from the upcoming record just played on 979X’s Locals Only show!

NEPA Live Music List: March 6 to March 9

Ain't no party like a Scranton party, and we tend to prove that every Parade Day! There's live music happening throughout the day on Saturday in Lackawanna County to entertain parade-goers, but also throughout NEPA all weekend for those who'd rather avoid the St. Patty's March madness.

Locals Only: Tedd Hazard is angry, and it’s awesome

Tedd Hazard’s music is angry and abrasive, yet somehow catchy and funny at the same time. This distinct local artist, across multiple creative mediums, had his latest single recently aired on 979X’s Locals Only radio show.

NEPA Live Music List: Feb. 20 to Feb. 23

There's something cool involving music happening in every town throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania this weekend! Find local up-and-coming artists as well as local music legends gracing stages across the region and warming our souls with live entertainment.

Alice Cooper takes over Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre this May

WILKES-BARRE — Legendary rockstar Alice Cooper is bringing his “Too Close for Comfort” Tour to Wilkes-Barre for one night only in spring 2025.

KC and The Sunshine Band gets down Friday night at F.M. Kirby Center

WILKES-BARRE — KC and The Sunshine Band brought boogie nights back to F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, Jan 31.

Locals Only: Jeremy Edge gets ready to release ‘The Black Sheep’

The Jeremy Edge Project sets sight on fourth album, The Black Sheep. The latest single from the upcoming release, “Austin Valley,” just played on 979X Locals Only for a taste of what’s to come in 2025.

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