The Classic Rock Show: World Tour 2024
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | March 21, 2024 at 7:30pm | Reserved Seating | VIP PreShow Soundcheck Experience Available
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Click Here to Visit the Tour Website
The Classic Rock Show celebrating the very best of classic rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes, The Classic Rock Show thunders through performances from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, The Who, Eric Clapton, AC/DC, Queen, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and many more. Performed with note-for-note precision, bringing the original era-defining recordings back to life on stage, with an amazing sound and light show to match. Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, and solo after solo, culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.
VIP PreShow Soundcheck Experience:
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW will be offering an incredible VIP Meet & Greet
Soundcheck package for all our shows!
On arrival at the venue at 5pm on the show day, each guest will be given a special
Classic Rock Show VIP Meet and Greet Soundcheck Experience tour pass and tour
poster and will then be invited by the show road manager into the venue auditorium
for the private Soundcheck experience.
The Classic Rock Show musicians will treat the VIP audience to a special bonus
performance of two classic rock songs not featured in the evening show, and then
afterwards will come down from the stage to meet all the guests.
The musicians will be happy to chat with the VIPs, sign tour posters and have photos
taken. Audience members can expect to be treated to a memorable and personal
experience!
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person or outlet, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper,” ticket broker, or online secondary merchant other than Ticketmaster.com does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
Please Click Here for additional Security, House and Box Office Information.
The following items are PROHIBITED in the Center:
Purses, bags, coolers, backpacks, over-sized bags, bottles, cans and glass containers, outside food or beverages, horns, whistles, banners, noisemakers, laser pens, cameras, video cameras, or recording devices, illegal substances, weapons or any other threatening objects.
Please DO NOT bring into the building large bags, purses, backpacks, large umbrellas longer than 12″, outside food or drink.
Wristlets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or Clear Bags up to 12″ x 12″ 6″ are permitted
Clear Bags may be checked for every event.
Other security measures vary per event.
The Center is a SMOKE FREE facility. NO smoking materials, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, matches or other flammable items may be brought into the Center.
There is no Re-Entry upon Exit for most concert events.
Cameras and recording devices are prohibited.
Exceptional Entertainment — Classic Atmosphere
A note from the Scranton Cultural Center…
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents
Pops III “From the City of Light to the Big Apple!”
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | $76.00 – $38.00 & $16.00 Student Tickets | Reserved Seating
Travel the intimate cobblestone sidewalks of Paris, the bustling tra ffi c of New York City, and the picturesque streets of Charleston. This must-see program features three iconic works of American composer George Gershwin: An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, featuring NEPA’s very own pianist Ron Stabinsky, and selections from Porgy and Bess, performed by rising stars on the operatic stage, baritone Michael Preacely and soprano Marquita Richardson. They will be joined
by members of the Marywood University Concert Choir under the direction of their choral conductor, Dr. Rick Hoffenberg.
Click Here to Visit the Philharmonic Website
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person or outlet, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper,” ticket broker, or online secondary merchant other than Ticketmaster.com does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
Please Click Here for additional Security, House and Box Office Information.
The following items are PROHIBITED in the Center:
Purses, bags, coolers, backpacks, over-sized bags, bottles, cans and glass containers, outside food or beverages, horns, whistles, banners, noisemakers, laser pens, cameras, video cameras, or recording devices, illegal substances, weapons or any other threatening objects.
Please DO NOT bring into the building large bags, purses, backpacks, large umbrellas longer than 12″, outside food or drink.
Wristlets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or Clear Bags up to 12″ x 12″ 6″ are permitted
Clear Bags may be checked for every event.
Other security measures vary per event.
The Center is a SMOKE FREE facility. NO smoking materials, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, matches or other flammable items may be brought into the Center.
There is no Re-Entry upon Exit for most concert events.
Cameras and recording devices are prohibited.
String Fling
Friday, April 19, 2024
Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $28.00 Advance, $38.00 Day of Show | General Admission | Shopland Hall
FEATURING
The Joe Cirotti Quintet
Dishonest Fiddlers
Kenny Roby and Amy Laber
Andrea Asprelli
The Joe Cirotti Trio is a well-oiled string band from the shadows of Northwest Jersey’s Appalachian ridge.
In 2015, Joe Cirotti, Mike Alexander, and Pete Lister’s respective multi instrumentalist upbringings fused with a collective passion for the roots of American folk, country, and bluegrass music.
In this way the trio’s bond is rooted in proximity, strengthened by a blue-collar passion for picking, and buoyed by their shared propensity for cigarettes and whiskey.
Timmy Coyle has filled in for Mike since 2021 on multiple instruments, and they now occasionally play in tandem when the band plays as a quartet.
The group also appears in various quartet and quintet line-ups, incorporating percussion or drums (or fiddle.. or dobro) into the arrangements.
A “GOOD TIME STRING BAND” from Northeast Pennsylvania, THE DISHONEST FIDDLERS pick through a mixed bag of folk, bluegrass, and jug band inspired music.
Led by singer/songwriter Dave Brown (guitar/harmonica), the band features: Shawn Caden (mandolin/guitar), Jasper Paciotti (bass) and Jami Novak (percussion).
Since forming in 2013, the band has released 3 studio albums and have played at music festivals and theatres throughout the Northeast.
Kenny Roby and Amy Laber
A songwriter’s songwriter, Kenny Roby has been called a master at his craft. Roby’s new home in upstate New York, touching on the spirit of previous artists who
once roamed the the Catskill Mountains like The Band, Bobby Charles and Tim Hardin. A native of the Carolinas, Kenny Roby was originally known for fronting 6 String Drag, pioneers in the Alt-Country and Americana music movements of the '90s. The band was produced by roots music godfather Steve Earle and signed to his E-Squared Records. Since 6 String Drag’s breakup in 1998, Roby has released 6 solo records as well as a live duo record with Neal Casal. Kenny Roby has been praised by numerous songwriting peers, including Michael Hurley, Citizen Cope and Ryan Adams. He’s garnered critical acclaim in Billboard, Rolling Stone, No Depression and Boston Globe, while having shared stages with a plethora of well-known artists in and out of the roots music community.
Longtime Hudson Valley-based troubadour Amy Laber’s music is a potent reminder of the power of simplicity, the depth of country soul and the magic of an open heart. In his review of her album “Mountainside Wildflower,” Seth Rogovoy of Chronogram says, “Amy Laber’s vision of country music digs deep beyond superficialities of form and twang to the bedrock of soul music with a lower-case “s”—which, if you think about it, is what powers great music of any kind. Laber displays plenty of soul here, in her haunting vocals, which connect Loretta Lynn to Patti Smith; in her reliance on modal drones and in her resonant writing about life and love and nature and music itself.”
Together, Amy and Kenny perform a mix of their original tunes as well as traditional
American folk music.
Andrea Asprelli is based out of Brooklyn, NY and writes, sings, and plays fiddle and banjo. Formerly of Cricket Tell the Weather, she has released two albums of original music, as well as the Masters Radio Volume 1, a compilation of live recordings from the Masters Radio concert series. She plays freelance with the Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective, Karen and the Sorrows, and others. She performs duo under her name with guitarist and collaborator Jason Borisoff.
The 5th Annual String Fling is sponsored by UGI Utilities and LT Verrastro. Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
Cash Bar and Concessions available. Cabaret style seating.
Event seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, held in Shopland Hall on the 4th Floor of the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
The seating chart does not reflect the layout for this event.
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Due to the nature of live performances, artists, dates, times, venues and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person or
outlet, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for
admittance, regardless of the event. Lost or stolen tickets may be
deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases
tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in
most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that
end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all
events at our Theatre. Purses, Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and
beverage, large umbrellas and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building.
Only wristlets or wallets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or clear bags up to 12″ x 12″ x 6″ are permitted and will be inspected by our security team. This policy will be enforced.
Click Here for complete house, ticket and security policies.
Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our
security team.
Exceptional Entertainment — Classic Atmosphere
A note from the Scranton Cultural Center…
$116.95 VIP Packages, $64.70 – $47.15 Regular Admission (Includes Fees) | Reserved Seating | Prices Subject to Change
Mainstage Concert | Weinberg Theatre, Reserved Seating Only | 7:00pm, Doors Open at 6:15pm
Stars perform in an intimate “guitar pull” style show and share the stories behind their songs.
Guitars & Stars Lineup:
- Joe Nichols
- Connner Smith
- Runaway June
- Matt Stell
- Chase Matthew
Please note when selecting tickets on Ticketmaster.com that you select the correct VIP Package. Not All Seats are available for each package.
Joe Nichols VIP PreShow Package | $116.95
Joe Nichols VIP PreShow Holders Must Check In by 5:00pm
Ticket includes
1 Guaranteed seat in the first (10) ten (or closer) rows
1 Entry to Catered VIP Pre-Party with local Special Guest Artist on SideStage
1 digital photo with Joe Nichols
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management
Conner Smith VIP PreShow Package | $116.95
Conner Smith VIP PreShow Holders Must Check In by 5:00pm
Ticket includes
1 Guaranteed seat in the first (10) ten (or closer) rows
1 Entry to Catered VIP Pre-Party with local Special Guest Artist on SideStage
1 digital photo with Conner Smith
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management
Runaway June VIP PreShow Package | $116.95
Runaway June VIP PreShow Holders Must Check In by 5:00pm
Ticket includes
1 Guaranteed seat in the first (10) ten (or closer) rows
1 Entry to Catered VIP Pre-Party with local Special Guest Artist on SideStage
1 digital photo with Runaway June
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management
Matt Stell VIP PreShow Package | $116.95
Matt Stell VIP PreShow Holders Must Check In by 5:00pm
Ticket includes
1 Guaranteed seat in the first (10) ten (or closer) rows
1 Entry to Catered VIP Pre-Party with local Special Guest Artist on SideStage
1 digital photo with Matt Stell
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management
Chase Matthew VIP PreShow Package | $116.95
Chase Matthew VIP PreShow Holders Must Check In by 5:00pm
Ticket includes
1 Guaranteed seat in the first (10) ten (or closer) rows
1 Entry to Catered VIP Pre-Party with local Special Guest Artist on SideStage
1 digital photo with Chase Matthew
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management
VIP Info You must purchase a VIP level ticket to gain access to the VIP Lounge/PreParty inside the Ballroom at the Scranton Cultural Center. VIP’s must present their ticket at check-in table in order to be admitted into the lounge area.
VIP’s please check in by 5:00pm.
Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars
Featuring
Joe Nichols joenichols.com
Joe Nichols has been a mainstay of country music for two decades, bridging the gap between the genre’s old-school roots and contemporary era. He’s a 21st century traditionalist — an artist who’s both timely and timeless, racking up a half-dozen Number 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that honors his heroes. From his first radio smash, 2002’s “The Impossible,” to 2021’s Home Run,” Nichols has proudly done things his own way, blurring the boundaries between country music’s past and present along the way.
Conner Smith connersmithmusic.com
Just 23 years old and already a seasoned veteran of Nashville’s elite songwriting community, Conner Smith has emerged as one of Country’s most hotly-anticipated artists – one knows the past can still inspire the present, and good things come to those who wait. An uncommon talent mixing prime-of-life passion with old-soul perspective, the rising singer/songwriter has spent 15 years matching a honeyed vocal to propulsive hints of bluegrass and the warmth of ‘90s Country, an instant-classic sound infused with riveting modern appeal. Moving Country forward while remembering its all-natural roots, Smith’s long-anticipated full-length debut album SMOKY MOUNTAINS (The Valory Music Co.), out now, is meant to stand the test of time. Featuring GOLD-certified “Take It Slow,” viral hit “I Hate Alabama” and current Top-15-and-climbing single “Creek Will Rise,” his deeply personal 12-song project is one of classic style and contemporary spirit, and a reflection of the artist himself. These songs, among others, laid an artistic foundation that earned Smith Artist to Watch status from Spotify, Amazon Music and Opry NextStage, while also making him the only Country artist on Pandora’s Ten List 2022 and secured 2023 recognition from MusicRow Next Big Thing and CMT Listen Up as well as joining the CRS New Faces Class of 2024. Deemed “an unstoppable force to be reckoned with” by CMT, Smith’s authentic storytelling and rich, soulful voice has resonated with audiences nationwide, earning him a dedicated and passionate following. Recently touring alongside some of Country’s biggest artists including Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice and Jordan Davis, the “future entertainer of the year” (Morning Hangover) continues to put on his signature “high energy fan forward show” (All Country News) while headlining his CREEK WILL RISE TOUR through February 24 in the US before traveling across the pond for C2C Festival in March, joining CMA’s Introducing Nashville lineup for performances throughout the U.K. and Europe.
Runaway June runawayjune.com
Proclaimed by Billboard as the “Next Hot Trend in Country Music” and likened to The Chicks for a new generation, Runaway June is comprised of Stevie Woodward (lead vocals/guitar/harmonica/piano), Natalie Stovall (vocals/fiddle/guitar), and Jennifer Wayne (vocals/guitar). The trio’s “inescapable talent” (AXS.com) is multiplied by their seamlessly rich, organic harmonies and fiery, western-rooted bluegrass sound. The “Next Women of Country” (CMT) have earned praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone Country, The Huffington Post, Paste, People and more. They’ve made numerous national TV appearances including TODAY, GMA and CMA Country Christmas and have been nominated for ACM Awards and CMT Awards.
Due to their electrifying live show, Runaway June has performed at Stagecoach, C2C Country To Country, and on some of the biggest tours in country music, opening for superstars like Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood. Honored as a coveted “New Face” at the 2020 Country Radio Seminar, the BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records trio’s Top 5 single, “Buy My Own Drinks” was the highest charting song by a female group since The Chicks in 2003. Their debut album Blue Roses (2019) received critical acclaim and was included on Rolling Stone’s and Paste Magazine’s best albums of the year lists. Most recently on tour with Luke Bryan’s 2021 Proud To Be Right Here Tour, the award-nominated trio’s bright, rootsy new EP, backstory, is out now.
It’s an insight the Arkansas native has long taken to heart. In his case, heroes and influences stretch from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, through Alanis Morissette and Oasis, to Miranda Lambert and Jason Isbell. But through the endless one-nighters, opening slots, and writers’ rooms that constitute paying dues, he learned what true artists always learn—that the best tribute is not imitation but transformation—finding the place inside that connects with those influences and turns them into a unique and honest voice. He has learned that lesson well.
“The music I make now is mine because I believe it and it’s true,” he says. “That’s what I can contribute, and that’s how I see myself fitting in. The currency of the realm is authenticity, and I think there’s room for mine.”
That’s something he proved with back-to-back #1s that put him in the forefront of this era’s artist-songwriters, and he proves it again with One Of Us, an EP that establishes him as an artist of real depth and vision.
The breakthrough came with the 2X PLATINUM “Prayed For You,” the only debut single to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2019. The PLATINUM follow-up, “Everywhere But On,” made him one of just a handful of new artists to hit the top twice in a row in six years. In the process, he racked up more than half a BILLION total global streams across his catalog while surpassing 27 million views alone for the official music video for “Prayed For You.”
Chase Matthew chasematthew.com
Since releasing his debut album, Born For This, earlier this year, Matthew has been busy selling out venues across the nation on his headline ‘Born For This’ Tour, recently making his hometown headline debut in Nashville to a SOLD-OUT crowd of more than 1,600 fans. His single, “She Loves Jesus,” is out now, and fans can expect more new music from this Nashville riser in the coming months.
Pre-Show VIP SideStage
TBA
Froggy 101’s 20th Guitars & Stars! Presented by Burke’s Gun Shop Indoor Shooting Range.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person or outlet, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper,” ticket broker, or online secondary merchant other than Ticketmaster.com does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
Please Click Here for additional Security, House and Box Office Information.
The following items are PROHIBITED in the Center:
Purses, bags, coolers, backpacks, over-sized bags, bottles, cans and glass containers, outside food or beverages, horns, whistles, banners, noisemakers, laser pens, cameras, video cameras, or recording devices, illegal substances, weapons or any other threatening objects.
Please DO NOT bring into the building large bags, purses, backpacks, large umbrellas longer than 12″, outside food or drink.
Wristlets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or Clear Bags up to 12″ x 12″ 6″ are permitted
Clear Bags may be checked for every event.
Other security measures vary per event.
The Center is a SMOKE FREE facility. NO smoking materials, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, matches or other flammable items may be brought into the Center.
There is no Re-Entry upon Exit for most concert events.
Cameras and recording devices are prohibited.
Scranton Cultural Center presents
Garrison Keillor’s
A Prairie Home Companion 50th Anniversary Tour
Friday, May 24th, 2024 at 8:00pm
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors at 7:00pm | Reserved Seating Only | VIP Package Available
GARRISON KEILLOR CRISSCROSSES THE U.S. WITH
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION’S 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Almost 50 years ago, Garrison Keillor hosted the first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion, and the perennially popular weekly radio show remained on the air with its music, comedy sketches, and accounts of life in tiny Lake Wobegon (where the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are all above average).
Since the show ended, the author and humorist has continued to take the stage at venues nationwide — much to the delight of legions of fans.
In the coming months, Keillor takes A Prairie Home Companion’s 50th Anniversary Tour across the U.S., leading up to the half-century milestone in the summer of 2024.
Each show packed with stories, music, the one-of-a-kind audience sing-along intermission, Keillor’s musings on the topic of CHEERFULNESS, and the fan-favorite News from Lake Wobegon, Joining Garrison are charming singer-actor Christine DiGiallonardo, dazzling vocalist Heather Masse, the ever-popular Royal Academy of Actors (Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and sound-effects wizard Fred Newman), music director/keyboardist Richard Dworsky, and others to be announced.
Born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, Garrison Keillor developed a love of writing in childhood. “I started out with a No. 2 pencil and pads of paper, then acquired an Underwood manual typewriter with a faint F and a misshapen O,” he says. Five years after getting a job in public radio “doing the 6 a.m. shift Monday to Friday, because nobody else wanted to get up so early,” he wrote a piece for The New Yorker about the Grand Ole Opry and got the idea to launch A Prairie Home Companion.
These days, his in-person humor-filled shows are a treat for folks young and not-so-young. He has written dozens of books —including novels, a book of sonnets, a collection of limericks, a memoir, a political homily, and most recently, Cheerfulness. His biweekly online column can be found on Substack.
FOR INFORMATION on the APHC 50th Anniversary Tour, go to www.garrisonkeillor.com
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person or outlet, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper,” ticket broker, or online secondary merchant other than Ticketmaster.com does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
Please Click Here for additional Security, House and Box Office Information.
The following items are PROHIBITED in the Center:
Purses, bags, coolers, backpacks, over-sized bags, bottles, cans and glass containers, outside food or beverages, horns, whistles, banners, noisemakers, laser pens, cameras, video cameras, or recording devices, illegal substances, weapons or any other threatening objects.
Please DO NOT bring into the building large bags, purses, backpacks, large umbrellas longer than 12″, outside food or drink.
Wristlets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or Clear Bags up to 12″ x 12″ 6″ are permitted
Clear Bags may be checked for every event.
Other security measures vary per event.
The Center is a SMOKE FREE facility. NO smoking materials, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, matches or other flammable items may be brought into the Center.
There is no Re-Entry upon Exit for most concert events.
Cameras and recording devices are prohibited.
Scranton Jazz Festival
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 7:30pm
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors at 7:00pm | Reserved Seating Only
April, 2023, marked the 30 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s all original core line-up includes Scotty Morris (lead vocals and guitar), Kurt Sodergren (drums), Dirk Shumaker (double bass and vocals), Andy Rowley
(baritone saxophone and vocals), Glen “The Kid” Marhevka (trumpet), Karl Hunter (saxophones and clarinet) and Joshua Levy (piano and arranger).
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s first phase of stardom featured an appearance in the 1996 indie film Swingers, a movie that not only launched the careers of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, but introduced Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to an audience beyond their Los Angeles base. The band’s music has appeared in countless films and television shows, including The Wild, Despicable Me, Phineas & Ferb, Friends, Third Rock From The Sun, Ally McBeal, and So You Think You Can Dance. They have appeared live on Dancing With The Stars, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a remarkable seven appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show. The band has also appeared as special guests with many of the country’s most distinguished symphony orchestras, and has performed for three U.S. Presidents.
After 30 years, 11 records, over 3000 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is showing no signs of slowing down, and is looking forward to sharing its music with new and old fans alike, in 2024.
Note that tickets are NOT available through the Scranton Cultural Center or Ticketmaster.com. Please visit scrantonjazzfestival.org for more information.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
Please Click Here for additional Security, House and Box Office Information.
The following items are PROHIBITED in the Center:
Purses, bags, coolers, backpacks, over-sized bags, bottles, cans and glass containers, outside food or beverages, horns, whistles, banners, noisemakers, laser pens, cameras, video cameras, or recording devices, illegal substances, weapons or any other threatening objects.
Please DO NOT bring into the building large bags, purses, backpacks, large umbrellas longer than 12″, outside food or drink.
Wristlets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or Clear Bags up to 12″ x 12″ 6″ are permitted
Clear Bags may be checked for every event.
Other security measures vary per event.
The Center is a SMOKE FREE facility. NO smoking materials, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, matches or other flammable items may be brought into the Center.
There is no Re-Entry upon Exit for most concert events.
Cameras and recording devices are prohibited.
Scranton Cultural Center presents
Samanta Ruddy and Friends: A Night of Comedy
FEATURING
Samantha Ruddy
with Caitlin Peluffo
$25.75 in advance / $30.75 at the door
Cocktails @ 7 PM | Show @ 8 PM
Shopland Hall – Fourth Floor
Event is General Admission, first-come first-served seating. Event is held in Shopland Hall, 4th Floor Scranton Cultural Center. The seating chart does not reflect the layout for this event.
Cocktail Hour/Doors Open at 7:00pm
Shopland Hall transforms into a comedy club for a night of boisterous laughter and hilarious comedians! NEPA native Samantha Ruddy, who has appeared on The Late Show, Tonight Show and whose comedy Album Logging Out was named one of the best albums of 2020, will headline the night. She’ll be joined by Caitlin Peluffo (regular in clubs like The Comedy Cellar) and more friends along the way!
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Caitlin Peluffo:
Originally hailing from San Francisco, Caitlin Peluffo is a stand up comedian living in New York City. This lovable loose cannon made her network television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, was featured on the Late Late Show with James Corden, and has been seen on NBC Seeso’s “New York’s Funniest” as well as Comedy Central’s ‘Featuring’ series.’ She was named a 2022 Just for Laughs New Face and appeared on JFL Network. She opens regularly for Matteo Lane and Fortune Feimster. Peluffo is a regular in the NYC comedy scene performing in clubs like The Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, and was recently featured in the Caroline’s on Broadway Breakout Artist Series. She has performed in festivals across the country like the Limestone Comedy Festival, Brooklyn Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Accidental Comedy Festival, All Jane Comedy Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, Maine Comedy Festival, and was runner up in the Big Sky, Finger Lakes, San Diego, and the Stand Up NY Comedy Competitions. For the past 2 years she’s hosted her weekly podcast, Good Time Gal with Caitlin Peluffo, she performed in San Francisco’s Sketchiest in the Audible’s Fresh Voices Showcase and was featured on both Sirius XM’s “Raw Dog” and Audible’s “Punchlines.”
Samantha Ruddy:
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1681 — Pictured: (l-r) on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC)
Samantha Ruddy is a comedian and writer from Scranton, Pennsylvania. She has appeared on The Late Show, Tonight Show and NPR. She was previously a producer at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, where her contributions played a part in earning both Emmy and Webby nominations for the segment “Beeing at Home. ” Her writing has been featured in CollegeHumor, The Cut and Reductress, and her online presence has been featured in Vulture and BUST. She lives in New York City, where she regularly performs stand-up. Her debut comedy album, Logging Out, was named one of the best comedy albums of 2020 by NPR.
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Studio Two – The Beatles Tribute
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 7:30pm
General Admission | Shopland Hall, 4th Floor | Doors and Bar Open at 6:30pm
Tickets: $33.25 In Advance | $43.25 Day of Show (Including Fees)
Hailed as “New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band” by The British Beer Company, Beatles tribute band, Studio Two, continues its tour in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America.
Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era.
Featuring graduates from Berklee College of Music and Beatles devotees, Studio Two band mates met in a “cellar full of noise” in a town slightly west of Liverpool (Milford, New Hampshire!) to pay homage to the greatest rock band of all time.
Band members are experienced musicians of today’s generation dedicated to preserving the memory and fan culture of The Beatles generation.
By recreating the Fab Four’s music, appearance, instruments, and onstage banter, Studio Two performs your most favorite hits that will bring people to the dance floor.
Studio Two has performed at numerous large and small venues, from large open-air festivals to nightclubs.
“Voted the BEST Beatles tribute band in New England” ~ The Boston Globe
“The most exciting Beatles tribute band out there today!” ~ Chachi Loprete Host of “Breakfast
with The Beatles” on WUMB Radio
“Voted Best Tribute band in New Hampshire” ~ Editors of NH Magazine
Stephen Murray as John Lennon
Al Francis as Paul McCartney
Robert Murray as George Harrison
Richard Rampino as Ringo Starr
Click Here to Visit the Band Website
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