$168.00 VIP Packages, $64.45 – $46.90 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:

• Jelly Roll
• Bretty Young
  
• Craig Morgan
  
• Jackson Dean
• Shane Profitt

Please note when selecting tickets on Ticketmaster.com that you select the correct VIP Package. Not All Seats are available for each package.

VIP Jelly Roll Gift Package | $168.00
VIP Jelly Roll Package Ticket Holders MUST Arrive by 5:00pm and Includes:
One (1) reserved ticket in the first 7 rows, one (1) entry to a private catered pre-show party with exclusive pre-show entertainment with artist Chris Shrive with Special Guest Gracie Jane Sinclair on the SideStage. Jelly Roll Gift Package holders will receive one (1) pre-autographed photo of Jelly Roll (there is no meet and greet).

VIP Brett Young Meet and Greet Package | $168.00
VIP Brett Young Package Ticket Holders MUST Arrive by 5:00pm and Includes:
One (1) reserved ticket in the first 7 rows, one (1) entry to a private catered pre-show party with exclusive pre-show entertainment with artist Chris Shrive with Special Guest Gracie Jane Sinclair on the SideStage. Brett Young Package holders will gain one (1) entry to meet & greet and one (1) digital photo with Brett Young. *meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management.

VIP Craig Morgan Meet and Greet Package | $168.00
VIP Craig Morgan Package Ticket Holders MUST Arrive by 5:00pm and Includes:
One (1) reserved ticket in the first 7 rows, one (1) entry to a private catered pre-show party with exclusive pre-show entertainment with artist Chris Shrive with Special Guest Gracie Jane Sinclair on the SideStage. Craig Morgang Package holders will gain one (1) entry to meet & greet and one (1) digital photo with Brett Young. *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

Jelly Roll JellyRoll615.com

Tennessee multi-genre phenomenon, Jelly Roll, explores themes of addiction, pain, and struggling in his various styles that range from Southern rock, hints of R&B, acoustic country, and hardcore rap.

Born and raised in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood, Jelly Roll released his album Ballads of the Broken in 2021, ahead of his sold-out hometown show at the famous Ryman Auditorium, which sold out in under an hour. The introspective 10-track album shows Jelly Roll’s growth as an artist and man, drawing from his personal experiences to tell the story of a man who has been through the ringer and isn’t afraid to share his raw truth, featuring his multi-week No. 1 Rock hit “Dead Man Walking” and his No. 1 Country debut single “Son of a Sinner.”

Jelly Roll recently announced the name, date, and album cover of his highly-anticipated new album, WHITSITT CHAPEL, arriving June 2^nd. Titled after the church the Antioch-native grew up attending, the debut full-length Country project on BMG/Stoney Creek Records features 13 tracks, including his current single, “Need A Favor,” which dictates “the internal fight between faith and vices” (American Songwriter). Jelly Roll teased the announcement with images of Whitsitt Chapel’s outdoor sign featuring song lyrics from current and not-yet-released tracks on the album. Additional track list information will be announced at a later date.

“This album is about growth and gratitude happening in my life. I wanted to create a project that felt hopeful. I believe the worst feeling a person can have is feeling hopeless or worthless. This is therapeutic music. Real music for real people with real problems,” Jelly Roll shared.

The announcement comes on the heels of a massive, history-making year for Jelly Roll, including selling out his hometown venue – Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena – for more than 16,000 fans, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, scoring his first Country radio No. 1 and a two-week Rock No. 1, and topping Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart for an astounding 25 straight weeks. Jelly’s run marked the longest reign ever to date, for any artist, on the chart.

Additionally, the Antioch native was named to CRS New Faces at the 2023 Country Radio Seminar, and announced his upcoming 44 date Backroad Baptism Tour, which will kick off this July. Having “cemented his rising mainstream stardom” (Tennessean), Jelly Roll continues to break records, independently building his fan base and amassing more than 4 Billion collective career streams to date. Jelly Roll became the first act this decade to top the Rock charts while simultaneously having a Top 30 song on Country radio with his #1 hit, “Son Of A Sinner,” and he is the first artist in Billboard history to do so with debut singles. For more information on Jelly Roll, his upcoming album WHITSITT CHAPEL, or his upcoming Backroad Baptism Tour, visit Jellyroll615.com.

Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville” style. With an undeniable string of seven No. 1s – “In Case You Didn’t Know” (5X PLATINUM), “Mercy” (3X PLATINUM), “Sleep Without You” (PLATINUM), “Like I Loved You” (PLATINUM), “Here Tonight” (PLATINUM), “Catch” (PLATINUM) and “Lady” (PLATINUM) – and two albums defined by a transcendent romantic spark, he has cemented his status as Country’s master over matters of the heart. The star broadened his emotional scope on WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS, out now along with an acoustic version via BMLG Records. The project features his current single “You Didn’t” and “Lady,” whose lyrics inspired Young’s debut children’s book LOVE YOU, LITTLE LADY, published by Tommy Nelson (an imprint by HarperCollins). He is also featured on Ashley Cooke’s “Never Til Now” and Riley Clemmons’ “Godsend.” Young previously debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart with his GOLD-certified TICKET TO L.A. while his PLATINUM self-titled debut dominated the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for 37 weeks, all contributing to over 5.5 billion global streams. Young was named ASCAP’s 2018 Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year for his “melodic craftmanship” (Billboard) and has also garnered nominations from ACM, Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards as he continues to rack up nonstop hits as “one of country’s most consistent radio stars” (Rolling Stone). Alongside Shay Mooney and Bear Rinehart, Young also penned “Long Way Home (From The Motion Picture ‘Father Stu’),” a new song featured in the Sony Pictures film starring Academy Award Nominee Mark Wahlberg.

Craig Morgan craigmorgan.com

Over the years, Craig Morgan has come to think of his career like a house, hand built over time and resting on a firm foundation. Faithful Christian. Dedicated family man. Distinguished veteran of the US Army. Those are the pillars that have allowed the chart-topping singer, songwriter and live performer to add room after room to his house – now more like a sprawling mansion. But with God, Family, Country, his 2020 album for Broken Bow Records, the Nashville native admits it felt like he was putting on the final touches.

Marking his ninth studio set, God, Family, Country combined five new songs with some of the most powerful tracks of his career, including hits “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “Almost Home,” and more. It was an album of contrast, both created in the moment and capturing a bigger picture, with Craig stepping back to consider the “what” and “why” of his creation. But in becoming “one of the most special records I’ve ever done,” it was ultimately far more than a craftsman checking his work. It inspired a whole new addition

Now, the hitmaker behind “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester” and “Little Bit of Life” has expanded his God, Family, Country chapter, adding a new Deluxe Edition to the album, a gripping, best-selling memoir and more. The blueprints are back on the table – and this time they include more personal touches than ever.

“I feel so good,” Craig says. “Career wise, family wise, my heart, my soul, my spirit, my faith, all those things are good – unbelievable, really. Every time I think I’m about ready to start slowing down, God throws a wrench in it and it gets me right back in the middle.”

Call it a renaissance if you want, but Craig today continues to evolve from the guy who released country-radio classics like the four-week chart-topper, “That’s What I Love About Sunday” – Billboard’s Number One country single of 2005. He still has an unquenchable spirit and joy for life, but he and his family have also known great loss with the passing of their son Jerry in 2016. Instead of snuffing out Craig’s artistry, however, that unimaginable tragedy led to him writing his most personal and emotional song to date, “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” released in 2019.

The aching ballad topped the iTunes all-genre sales chart and led directly to this new career chapter, becoming the centerpiece of God, Family, Country and the inspiration to go further.  Released on Veteran’s Day (November 11), God, Family, Country (Deluxe Edition) adds four new songs to what was already a deeply personal project, three of which he wrote.

“Ask Him” arrives as a head-over-heels romantic stunner with long-lasting devotion. “I May Drink a Little,” finds a man of faith maintaining his beliefs, even though he’s not perfect. And “Sounds Like Home,” features a sentimental front-porch sway that could be the soundtrack to a picturesque country sunset.

Mixing old-school grit with a modern country pulse, it’s a tune for the times, which resonated with the star right away.

“It’s a societal story,” Craig says. “It’s what’s going on in our world. This song talks about how ‘you run, you crawl, you rise, you fall, you hit your knees until you learn to stand. That’s how you make a man.’ This is how we each become better as humans.”

It’s also 100-percent country, and the guiding principle Craig has followed like a North Star his whole career. God, Family, Country (Deluxe Edition) just puts it all in one place.

“This album is based on everything that’s happened in my life and my career,” he says. “I feel like I have some of the most quality songs I’ve ever recorded, and there is a new energy here. After all I’ve been through, I’m at one of the most inspired places I’ve ever been.”

That inspiration isn’t limited to music, though, as Craig also shared his full story for the first time. Co-authored with New York Times bestseller Jim DeFelice (who also co-wrote Chris Kyle’s American Sniper), Craig’s memoir GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY: Soldier, Singer, Husband, Dad—There’s a Whole Lot More to Me reveals not only the roots of his country career and serve as a testament to his familial dedication, but also much of the behind-the-scenes action fans never saw.

A thrilling ride from the start, Craig opens up about his time as an elite military operator, teaming with the CIA and more to parachute into the Central American jungle, bust up human trafficking rings in Thailand, and even run a cover operation in Iraq at the height of his career.

“The thing is, I’ve talked about little snippets of these stories throughout my life,” he says. “Some on the radio, in interviews and different things. But I have never put everything together, and it wasn’t until then that I went, ‘Holy crap. I have done a lot.’”

Meanwhile, the inspiration has also taken him to TV. In the CBS/Paramount + adventure reality series Beyond The Edge, Craig returned to the Panamanian jungles to put the survival skills he learned in the Army to further use – the same ones he taught pilots training for a potential crash, and now offers clients through his Alaskan Off the Grid Experience.

It’s true, that house Craig’s been building has now grown in ways he never expected, but the foundation is still the same – and with his God, Family, Country headlining tour, folks could say that foundation is as strong as ever.

Wrapping in Nashville on Veterans Day with his first ever headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium – his hometown’s fabled “Mother Church of Country Music” – the Grand Ole Opry member still shines in front of an audience. He calls the sold-out show a mountaintop moment, perhaps the pinnacle of his long career and life story … so far, that is.

“Proud isn’t the right word as much as grateful,” he says. “I just want to inspire and motivate people to try to do good and be better for themselves and everyone else involved.”

Shane Profitt shaneprofitt.com

A salt of the earth Southerner with a straight-shooting swagger and kind smile, Shane Profitt’s musical toolbox is full of all-natural talent. At the end of 2021, he was still pulling overtime at his job with the city, busting his back about an hour south of Nashville and living for the weekend – with a few decades left to go. But now, the 22-year-old is rocking sold-out crowds at the historic Ryman Auditorium, touring with his chart-topping hero Chris Janson and writing modern Country tunes so genuine, they slip on like a pair of broken-in work boots. Because no one has to tell this singer/songwriter what a blue-collar life is all about. Profitt’s journey starts a few years ago, when his grandad asked what he wanted for Christmas and his wish was to learn how to play Hank Jr. songs on the guitar. Beginning with G, C and D chords, he stuck with it. Gifted with a heavy-duty vocal, Profitt became a regular draw at the popular Southern-cooking chain, Puckett’s, traveling all over Tennessee to weekend shows while still holding down his job back home. And while that made for some long hours, it also led to inspiration for original music. Today, the emerging artist debuts his boots-on-the-ground writing style and big, barrel-chested voice with a 3-song collection MAURY COUNTY LINE, available now via BMLG Records/Harpeth 60 Records. With tracks like the hook filled honky tonker “Better Off Fishin’,” chest-thumping charmer “Guys Like Me” and his hopeful heaven-on-earth Country radio single “How It Oughta Be,” Profitt puts his life to music – along with the lives of so many others. And this is just the beginning.

Pre-Show VIP SideStage

Chris Shrive and Gracie Jane Sinclair

Froggy 101’s 20th Guitars & Stars! Presented by Burke’s Gun Shop Indoor Shooting Range.
Tickets on sale Friday, April 7th @ 10am.
Including a limited number of VIP tickets including seats in the first 7 rows and access to the catered VIP pre-party with  side stage

The United States Air Force Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Free Ticket | Seating is General Admission, First-Come First-Served

****Free Ticket****
Tickets to this event are free, although orders by phone and online may
incur convenience fees. To avoid convenience fees, tickets may be ordered
in person at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the Scranton Cultural Center.
There is a limit or 4 per household.

Sponsored by LT Verrastro.  Supported by Lackawanna County Department of Arts & Culture and the PA Council on the Arts.

Click Here to Visit the Tour Website

The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force.
Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six
musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band. Created in 1950 to
continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller's Army Air Forces dance band, the
current band consists of 18 active-duty musicians, including one vocalist.
Through the years, the Airmen of Note has presented its own brand of big band
jazz as well as more contemporary forms of jazz to audiences via annual tours
across the United States, deployments around the world, and local performances
throughout metropolitan Washington D.C.

Their commitment to musical excellence has earned the foremost jazz artists’
respect worldwide, leading to many collaborative performances and recordings
with such luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, and Doc
Severinsen. In 1990, the Airmen of Note established the Jazz Heritage Series,
featuring the “Note” in concert with legendary icons of jazz. The series
broadcasts to millions over National Public Radio, independent jazz radio
stations, satellite radio services, and the internet. Additionally, the “Note”
produces and delivers recorded music to millions of fans worldwide through
hundreds of media outlets. One of the group’s holiday recordings, “Cool Yule”
reached #2 on the JazzWeek jazz chart.

As part of The U.S. Air Force Band, the Airmen of Note’s mission is to HONOR
those who have served, INSPIRE American citizens to heightened patriotism and
service, and CONNECT with the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air
Force and the United States. The excellence demonstrated by the Airmen of
Note reflects the excellence displayed by all Airmen stationed worldwide, whose
selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the
United States of America.

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:
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, umbrellas, outside food or drink.

Wristlets up to 4″ x 6″ x 1″ or Clear Bags up to 12″ x 12″ 6″ are permitted

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.

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is thrilled to once again be part of the Scranton Jazz Festival Jazz Walk! Put on your dancing shoes for some ‘dancing in the street’ where Northeast PA’s premier Santana Tribute Band, Se Acabo will bring their electrifying Latin influenced sound! Find us on the Jazz Walk Map!

Join us for this incredible FREE performance on Friday, August 4 from 6 PM to 8 PM at of the Scranton Cultural Center.

*Event is Rain or Shine and will be indoors if the forecast necessitates.

A cash bar will be available for 21+.

For the full Scranton Jazz Festival schedule, click here!

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ABOUT SE ACABO
Based in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Se Acabo is a high energy ten-piece Santana
tribute band that endeavors to perform the best of Carlos Santana’s music for our
audiences.

After capturing the world stage at Woodstock in 1969, Carlos Santana has rocked generations with his unique Latin influenced sound. Keeping true to that, Se Acabo has worked to recreate that sound as one of the premier Santana tribute bands.

Consisting of seasoned veteran live and studio musicians, Se Acabo has performed on numerous festival stages and in clubs throughout the greater Northeast. Instrumentation includes two horns, full rhythm section with timbales, congas, drums and bass, keyboards, two vocalists and guitar.

Se Acabo performs all the fan favorites such as Soul Sacrifice, Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Samba Pa Ti, Europa and more, evoking the spirit of Santana and his music.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents

Masterworks I “En Route to a World Premiere!”

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | $76.00 – $38.00 & $16.00 Student Tickets | Reserved Seating

Join us for the World Premiere of a work commissioned by WVIA to commemorate the 50th anniversaries of both the NEPA Philharmonic and WVIA. Palma is a charming composition that reimagines the magical folktale of a young Italian violinist. The music by composer Dr. Paul Salerni and text by Dana Gioia
is narrated by WVIA’s legendary Erika Funke. Assisted by the Abington Heights chorus and orchestra, Palma celebrates the power of music and the beauty of friendship, loyalty, and love. The concert will also include Rossini’s thrilling William Tell Overture, and Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, an exhilarating and light-hearted piece that takes us on a journey through the rolling hills of Italy. Ah Italia!

$168.25 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:

• Parmalee
• Brian Kelley
  
• Priscilla Block
  
• Michael Ray
• George Birge

Please note when selecting tickets on Ticketmaster.com that you select the correct VIP Package. Not All Seats are available for each package.

George Birge VIP PreShow Package | $168.25
George Birge 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 George Birge
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management

Priscilla Block VIP PreShow Package | $168.25
Priscilla Block 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 Priscilla Block
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management

Parmalee VIP PreShow Package | $168.25
Parmalee 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 Parmalee
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management

Michael Ray VIP PreShow Package | $168.25
Michael Ray 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 Michael Ray
*meet and greet photos may be shot in groups per artist management

Brian Kelley VIP PreShow Package | $168.25
Brian Kelley 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 Brian Kelley
*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

Parmalee ParmaleeMusic.com

Known for their distinct family harmony, irresistible melodies, and sure-fire radio favorites, including Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022, “Take My Name,” Parmalee has not-so-quietly become one of the genre’s most undeniable contemporary country hitmakers.

The group – comprised of brothers Matt Thomas (guitar/lead vocals) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and life-long friend Josh McSwain (guitar) – has accumulated more than 1 billion on-demand streams and three No. 1 hits including their breakthrough hit “Carolina,” the Blanco Brown collaboration “Just The Way” and “Take My Name.” Parmalee’s current single, “Girl In Mine,” is a Top 10 hit and climbing. All but “Carolina” are on Parmalee’s new album “For You 2,” which, at 18 songs deep, is the deluxe version of the band’s third studio project “For You,” which was released in 2021.

With determination as strong as it was when they first started playing together and 18 songs ready to release to the world, Parmalee is poised to take the next steps in their sky-rocketing career. They have no regrets.

“We just love to play,” Josh said. “We love to tour. We love the live connection. Our dream was just to play music for a living. Anything more than that is a bonus.”

Brian Kelley officialbriankelley.com

With the anthemic delivery of his current single, “See You Next Summer,” and homegrown follow-up “Dirt Cheap,” DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley enters the next chapter of a record-breaking, history-making career. In the studio working on his full-length debut album with Big Machine Records, he first made waves with his passion project SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND in 2021 (which American Songwriter called “some of the best modern country put to tape.”) With a sold-out run of shows and back-to-back residencies at Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, FL – owned by the Ormond Beach native and his wife Brittney – Kelley continues to diversify his thriving enterprise with collaborations including cult-favorite brand Tribe Kelley with Brittney and a partnership with Oyster City Brewing Company. Kelley is managed by Kevin Spellman and Jason Murray of Vector Management. First known as the Florida half of the GRAMMY-nominated Florida Georgia Line, the ACM Breakout Artist of the Decade Award recipients garnered 19 career No. 1s and became the first and only act to achieve two RIAA DIAMOND singles in Country music history (14X PLATINUM No. 1s: “Cruise” and “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha). Surpassing 17 billion global streams, selling more than 40 million tracks and 4.8 million albums worldwide, plus playing to over 4 million fans, FGL has been honored by AMA, Billboard, CMA, and CMT Music Awards, as well as having a Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong exhibit at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Priscilla Block priscillablock.com

“This is me,” says Priscilla Block. “Love it or leave it.”

It’s that kind of attitude towards life, and her fearless music-making, that has made the rising country star one of the genre’s most exciting new artists and one of its most authentic and relatable voices. One part endless party, one part unmitigated honesty, and one part best friend who always gives it to you straight, even when it hurts, Priscilla’s debut album, Welcome to the Block Party, finds an artist who is redefining ‘three chords and the truth’ for an entirely new generation.

Welcome to the Block Party is this approach in album form. From the songs like “Heels in Hand” and “Ever Since You Left” that detail the many dynamics of a relationship from the crying to the kiss-offs, to “My Bar” that flips the genre’s gender roles, to the album’s closer “Peaked in High School,” written as a victory lap for anyone who may not have been the homecoming king or queen.

“I write about what I know,” Priscilla says. “If that’s heartbreak or struggle or owning my flaws and being unapologetically me.” Doing things her own way has paid off. Pegged as a 2021 Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, PANDORA, Spotify, CMT, The Boot, MusicRow, HITS, Sounds Like Nashville, Country Now, Music Mayhem and more, Priscilla’s streaming has topped 250million and rising. With Welcome to the Block Party, Priscilla rolls out the welcome mat even further, because she’s truly just getting started.

“You get the funny, you get the sassy, you get the trashy, you get the sad,” Priscilla says of Welcome to the Block Party. “You get everything that makes me, me.”

George Birge georgebirge.com

Birge (rhymes with “merge”) was scrolling through the TikTok account he had just created when he came across a star of the platform poking fun at country music. Erynn Chambers, known to her three-quarter of a million followers as Rynnstar, joked that many country songs are just repetitious ditties about beer, trucks, and girls. To her credit, she had a point, but Birge was determined to prove to Rynnstar that in the right hands even the most mundane of phrases can inspire a great, multi-layered song.

With that in mind, the Texas-born, Nashville-based songwriter grabbed his guitar and wrote “Beer Beer, Truck Truck,” an up-tempo sing-along that is about far more than those writing-room tropes. It’s about missing the one you love and wooing them to come back. “I know the city called you, go baby spread your wings/I’ll be here waiting on you, out here in the country,” Birge sings.

“The whole point was to say that, yeah, the country lifestyle may not be as flashy or as fast-paced as the city, but there’s more to it than meets the eye — and if you give me a chance, I’ll show you how good it can be,” Birge says. As the lyrics drive home, it’s not all “beer, beer/truck, truck/girls in them tight jeans.”

“I’m not a guy that’s too cool for school. I just want to tell a story in a fresh way, like I heard on country radio growing up,” Birge says. “And then sit down and have a beer with whoever’s listening.”

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.

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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents

Pops II: Holiday Concert “To the North Pole!”

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | $76.00 – $38.00 & $16.00 Student Tickets | Reserved Seating

Let us take you on a journey to the North Pole with the Ballet Theatre of Scranton, the Choral Society of Northeastern PA, and the Bloomsburg University Concert Choir. Families will enjoy orchestral arrangements of all their holiday favorites, accompanied by song and dance, and a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus! This Holiday spectacular will conclude with our crowd-favorite sing-along which sends you on your way in the spirit of the holiday season!

Scranton Cultural Center presents

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:30pm

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors at 7:00pm | Reserved Seating Only | $72.00-42.00 prices subject to change
Prices shown do not include fees.

Visit the Tour Website at mannheimsteamroller.com

The Ultimate Holiday Tradition!

Davis will celebrate over 35 Years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest running concert tour in the entertainment industry!

Davis said the hallmark tour will begin on November 14th, 2023 and run through December 30th, 2023. Two traveling ensembles will hold performances in cities across the country.

“I remember when I came out with my first Christmas album in 1984 followed by our first tour. Back then, many in the music industry said focusing on Christmas just wouldn’t work,” said Davis.

“Now, over 35 years later, we are still going strong. I want to thank our fans for making us part of their holiday tradition, especially after the hardships of the last few years. Today we often see multi-generational families join us during the holidays each year.”

Davis founded his own record label, American Gramaphone, which went on to become one of the industry’s largest independent record labels. A Grammy Award winner, Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 41 million albums, with over 31.5 million in the Christmas genre. Their holiday CD’s have become synonymous with Christmas and occupy top positions on Billboard’s Seasonal Chart every year.