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First Posted: 4/11/2013

THIS WEEK: APRIL 12 to 18, 2013

Breakfree, Christian music at Ekklesia Christian Coffee House, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. Tonight with dinner menu at 6, concert at 7 and open mic at 9. Free. 717-503-7363.

Breathe Deep & Jam Out! A benefit concert for Breathe Deep NEPA, an organization battling lung cancer. With food, drinks and music by the Back Mountain Band, Jennie Gold, Rich Partington, Got U Covered, Paulsko, 20 lb. Head and Esta Coda. River Street Jazz Cafe, 667 N. River St., Plains Township. 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. tonight. $8. Age 21 and older. 592-4838.

Soul Shine, Christian music at The Truth Cafe, New Life Community Church, 570 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. 7 to 9 tonight. Free. 301-7081.

Gabriel Iglesias, the comedian on his “Stand-Up Revolution Tour.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 8 tonight. $46, $36, $26. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

The Streisand Songbook, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and award-winning vocalist Anne Hampton Callaway performing Barbra Streisand favorites. 8 tonight at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre; and 8 p.m. Saturday at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. $29 to $60; $15 students. 341-1568

Holy Redeemer Spring Art and Music Festival, sacred and secular music by the Combined Chorus and soloists along with an instrumental ensemble. Holy Redeemer High School, 159 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday and Sunday with a student art exhibit beginning at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. $5, $3 seniors and students. 829-2424.

Freedom Hill Ministries, Christian music at My Cup Runneth Over Christian Coffee House, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, South Main and South streets, Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. 824-2991.

Goodfella Comedy Show, with actor and comedian Tony Darrow (“The Sopranos”) and ventriloquist John Pizzi. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. Saturday with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $25. Age 21 and older. 888-946-4672.

Rebecca Haviland & Whiskey Heart, the bluesy singer-songwriter and her group. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley. Saturday with doors at 7:15 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 588-8077.

Northern Tier Symphony Spring Concert, with works by Strauss, Schumann and Aaron Copland. Tunkhannock Middle School, 200 Franklin St. 8 p.m. Saturday. $8 advance, $9 at the door. 289-1090.

Eaglemania, an Eagles tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $23. 325-0249.

Homegrown Music Concert, with folk duo Bella Ruse and singer Tora Fisher. Sordoni High-Definition Theater, WVIA Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. 8 p.m. Monday. Free but reservations required. 655-2808.

FUTURE CONCERTS

Soul Searching, Christian music at Ekklesia Christian Coffee House, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. April 19 with dinner menu at 6 p.m., concert at 7 and open mic at 9. Free. 717-503-7363.

Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and others. Followed by the improv comedy troupe Here We Are in Spain. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. April 19 with open mic at 7 p.m. and improv troupe at 8:15 p.m. Free. 996-1500.

Cantores Christi Regis Spring Concert, classical, contemporary, sacred and secular choral music by the King’s College choir. J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, North Franklin and West Jackson streets, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. April 19 and 20. Free. 208-6044.

New Visions Concert, with regional bands Eye on Attraction, Atlas Arrows, Static in the Attic and In Writing. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. April 19 with doors at 7:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $7. 878-3970.

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, the rock band that sprung from the Jersey Shore music scene of the mid-1970s. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 19. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Three Days Grace, the Canadian rockers with openers Pop Evil. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 19. $30, $25. 420-2808.

A Night at the Oscars, the annual cabaret-style Pops Concert by the Robert Dale Chorale with guests the Doug Smith Jazz Trio. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 p.m. April 19. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 871-0350.

Willy Porter, the guitarist and singer-songwriter. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. April 19. $23. 325-0249.

Cross I Bear, a local Christian band. Amazing Taste, How Sweet the Grounds Christian Coffee House, First United Methodist Church, Route 11 and East Butler Street, Shickshinny. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 20. 256-3759.

’70s Flashback, a concert by the eight-piece band that pays tribute to songs of the ’70s. The Factory Theater, School and Apple streets, Nuremberg. April 20 with doors at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Food and refreshments available. $15 benefits the Factory Theater Players. 384-3648.

Celebrate Harmony: 75 Years, with the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus and guest quartets Da Copo, Sounds Abound and Young Men in Harmony. Wyoming Area High School, 20 Memorial St., Exeter. 7:30 p.m. April 20. $20, $15. 287-2476.

The University of Scranton Jazz Band with soloist Erica von Kleist on saxophone and flute. Houlihan McLean Center, Mulberry Street at Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 20. 941-7400.

Scotty McCreery, the fast-rising country star and former “American Idol” winner. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 20. $99 (VIP with meet and greet), $75, $49. 826-1100.

Paula Cole Band, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 20. $32. 325-0249.

American Voices, a program of contemporary British and American composers by the Choral Artists Ensemble of the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. April 20. $15. 343-6707.

Jay Mankita, the singer-songwriter performing quirky acoustic folk and Americana music at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 8 p.m. April 20. $15 advance; $18 at the door. BYOB. 845-252-6783.

The Four Freshmen, the second incarnation of the veteran vocal harmony group begun in 1948. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. April 20. $30, $25. 955-1455.

Chris Young, the winner of “Nashville Star” performing selections from his latest release “Neon.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 20. $35, $25. 420-2808.

Pedals, Pipes and Pizza, the second annual presentation for children and adults by the Pennsylvania Northeast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. With pizza, music and a talk on the historic Austin pipe organ at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jefferson Avenue and Vine Street, Scranton. 2 to 4 p.m. April 21. Free. 881-2301.

Smith Family Revival, Christian music at Ekklesia Christian Coffee House, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. April 26 with dinner menu at 6 p.m., concert at 7 and open mic at 9. Free. 717-503-7363.

Youth Night, with entertainment by young Christian singers and musicians including 14-year-old Kendall Mosley. Voice of Hope Christian Coffee House, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke. 7 to 9 p.m. April 26. Free. Broadcast live on WVHO (94.5 FM). 735-1760.

Hate-This-Show, a rock concert with Shayfer James, Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Astorian Stigmata and the Stereo Clique. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. April 26 with doors at 7:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $7. 878-3970.

The University of Scranton String Orchestra. Houlihan McLean Center, Mulberry Street at Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 26. 941-7400.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, in an all-French concert including Berlioz’ “Symphonie Fantastique,” Ravel’s “La Valse” and Saint Saens’ first cello concerto with soloist Alberto Parrini. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 26. 341-1568.

Jamey Johnson, the Nashville recording artist. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 26. $35, $30. 866-605-7325.

Steel Panther, the Los Angeles heavy metal band known for their exaggerated on-stage personas. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 26. $20. 420-2808.

Kathy Mattea, the triple Grammy Award winner performing her collection of timeless melodies and uplifting narratives. Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, Bloomsburg University. 8 p.m. April 26. $34.50, $19.50 children. 389-4409.

Some Kind of Jam, a music and camping festival with 25 eclectic acts, food, crafts, nature trails, trout fishing and numerous activities. Performers include Antibalas, ALO, Consider the Source, Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket, Vagabond Swing, Titanium Stardust Machine, Boxcar Social, Still Hand String Band, Mama Mac and many more. Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven. April 26 to 28. $65. Information at jibberjazz.com or 366-0837.

Kalob Griffin Band, the Philadelphia-based rock band. With singer-guitarist MiZ. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. April 26. $18. 325-0249.

Mike Lewis, the national recording artist along with local Christian singer Stephen L. Perillo. Main Bean Cafe, 161 Main St., Luzerne. 7 to 9 p.m. April 27. 338-2759.

New Visions Concert, a lineup of metal bands including Where Horizons Meet, As We Whisper, Silhouette Lies and Off the Coast. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. April 27 with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. $7. 878-3970.

A Little Night Music, a concert by Choral Arts of Luzerne County performing works by Brahms, Faure, Gwyneth Walker and Morten Lauridsen. 7:30 p.m. April 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; and 4 p.m. April 28 at Christ Lutheran Church, 467 Main St., Conyngham. $15, $10.

Joan Rivers, the comedian, Emmy-winning talk-show host and bestselling author in a frank and hilarious look at her life and the challenges of almost 50 years in show business. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 27. $47, $39. 826-1100.

Opeth, the Swedish progressive metal band with openers Katatonia. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 27. $23. 420-2808.

Get the Led Out, the Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 27. $33, $28, $23. 866-605-7325.

Aimee Mann, the singer-songwriter and former frontwoman of the art-rock band Til Tuesday. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 27. $35. 325-0249.

Rick Springfield, the Grammy-winning pop-rock singer and actor. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 28. $45, $35. 866-605-7325.

Shinedown, the charttopping rock band with openers Bush and Airbourne. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:15 p.m. April 30. $40.50, $35.50, $24.50. 800-745-3000.

Annual Spring Concert by the Wyoming Seminary Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band. Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston. 7:30 p.m. April 30. Free. 270-2192.

New Visions Concert, with ska bands Badtown Rude, Queeftones, the Red Barons and the What Nows. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. April 30 with doors at 7:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $7. 878-3970.

A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra of Boston, twelve young string musicians transcending the boundaries of classical music. Presented by the Greater Hazleton Concert Series at Hazleton High School, 1601 W. 23rd St. 7:30 p.m. April 30. $30; $10 students. 788-4864.

Carl Palmer Band, the founding member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer performing the group’s instrumental hits with his new band members. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 3. $22 advance; $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Listen Local Series, with Scranton indie band A Social State. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 to 11 p.m. May 3. $10. 344-1111.

Tedeschi Trucks Band, the 11-piece ensemble led by husband-wife team Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 3. $75, $49.50, $39.50. 420-2808.

Cast of Beatlemania, re-creating the sights and sounds of the Fab Four. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. May 3; 8 p.m. May 4. $27. 325-0249.

World Premiere Composition Series, the 30th annual concert premiering an original piece by guest composer and conductor Erik Saras along with the University of Scranton Concert Band. Houlihan McLean Center, Mulberry Street at Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 4. 941-7400.

Tanya Tucker, the vibrato sounds of the “Texas Tornado” country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 4. $34, $29. 866-605-7325.

Rebelution, the California rock band with J. Boog and Hot Rain. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 4. $17.50. 420-2808.

Cinco de Mayo, music of Mexico with classical guitarist Jay Steveskey. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. May 5. $10. 996-1500.

Graduation Concert by the Children and Youth Choirs of the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. May 5. $10. 343-6707.

Volbeat, the Danish rock band fusing metal, punk and rockabilly. With All That Remains and Eye Empire. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. May 6. $30 advance; $33 day of show. 420-2808.

Device, hard rock, industrial and electronica from David Draiman of Disturbed and Geno Lenardo of Filter. Also: Nonpoint and Gemini Syndrome. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 7. $20. 420-2808.

Asking Alexandria, the UK rockers promoting their latest album “Reckless and Relentless.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 6 p.m. May 8. $25 advance; $28 day of show. 420-2808.

Songs from the Movies, performed by the JCC Crooners and Croonerettes. Optional pasta supper available after the show. Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 5:30 p.m. May 9. Reservations: 824-4646.

Pre-Commencement Concert, with the University of Scranton Symphonic Band and Singers. Houlihan McLean Center, Mulberry Street at Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 10. 941-7400.

A Night at the Oscars, with Oscar-nominated songs performed by the Robert Dale Chorale. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 p.m. May 10. $15; $12 seniors; $7 students. 871-0350.

Eddie Money, the rock singer (“Two Tickets to Paradise”) with special guest Gary U.S. Bonds. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 10. 866-605-7325.

Tim Decker Live: A Rock and Roll Art Experience, the nationally touring speed painter whips up masterpieces of legendary icons in minutes with music, humor and audience participation. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 10. $25, $15. 420-2808.

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, American traditional music with tight harmonies and creative arrangements. Also: virtuosic slide-guitar player David Jacobs-Strain with harpist Bob Beach. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. May 10. $17. 325-0249.

Old Farmers Ball Music Festival, an all-day event with bands Yarn, Cabinet, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, MiZ, And the Moneynotes, Poppy and more. Also: a farmers market, vendors and activities. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 2 p.m. May 11. $24 advance; $28 day of show; $50 VIP. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Colors of Spring – A Musical Journey, Indian classical songs conjuring the mood of spring by soloist Sanjukta Sen accompanied by tabla and harmonium. Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. May 11 with a seminar at 4:45 p.m. and concert at 6 p.m. $10, $5 students. Reservations: 586-8191.

War and Peace, two of the greatest choral works to arise from World War II: Zoltan Kodaly’s haunting “Missa Brevis” and Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem.” Performed by the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 11. $15. 343-6707.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Ensemble, the Asian-American choreographer’s group performing with the Ahn Trio. Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, Bloomsburg University. 8 p.m. May 11. $34.50. 389-4409.

Stephen Lynch, the standup comic and musician, whose songs mock daily life and popular culture. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. May 17. $30. 420-2808.

Dark Star Orchestra, the tribute band re-creating the Grateful Dead experience. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 17. 866-605-7325.

Joe Nardone Presents Doo Wop Volume 6, with Kenny Vance, the Spaniels, Lewis Lymon & the Teenchords, the Tokens, Jimmy Clanton and Willie Winfield & the Harptones. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. May 18. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. 826-1100.

Commander Cody Band, the pianist leading the musical mayhem with his band and special guests Professor Louie and the Crowmatix. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 18. $25. 325-0249.

Bullet for My Valentine, the metal-core rockers with Halestorm, Young Guns and Stars in Stereo. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 6:30 p.m. May 19. $29.50. 420-2808.

Hollywood Undead, the Los Angeles rock/rap band. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. May 22. $20 advance; $23 day of show. 420-2808.

Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and others. Followed by a poetry reading by Nygel Metcalfe of the Breaking Ground Poets. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. May 24 with open mic at 7 p.m. and poetry at 8:15 p.m. Free. 996-1500.

Jon Herington Band, the Steely Dan guitarist and his group. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. May 24. $23. 325-0249.

Mayday Music Festival, six stages of music along with food, crafts, vendors, raffles, bake sale and children’s activities. Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Noon to 10 p.m. May 25 and 26. 301-8890.

Childhood’s End, a Pink Floyd tribute band using a circular video screen and high-tech lighting along with note-perfect renditions of the classic songs. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 25. $23. 325-0249.

Dave Matthews Band, touring in support of the group’s latest album “Away from the World.” Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7 p.m. May 29. 800-745-3000.

Lee Brice, the country singer-songwriter. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 30. 866-605-7325.

Skid Row, a heavy metal, glam rock show with special guests Saliva and L.A. Guns. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 31. 866-605-7325.

Aaron Carter, the pop singer, actor and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant. Brews Brothers West, 75 Main St., Luzerne. 7 p.m. June 1. $18 advance; $20 day of show. 283-1300.

Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival, four days of music with Big Valley Bluegrass, Hilltown, Stained Grass Window, James King, Smokey Greene the Doerfels, Valerie Smith, Dan Paisley, Paul Adkins, Bill & Maggie Anderson, Bluegrass Conspiracy and many more. Also: workshops, Martin Guitar trip, children’s activities, jam tent, bluegrass movies and more. Mountain View Park, Wind Gap. 6 to 10 p.m. June 5; 4:45 to 10 p.m. June 6; 11:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 7; 10 a.m. to midnight June 8; 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 9. $65 weekend through April; $75 in May; $80 at the gate. Single day tickets available. Info at windgapbluegrass.com.

Philharmonic Chamber Music Series, with music for flute and percussion with musicians Patricia and Gregory Zuber. Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. June 7. $29. 270-4444.

Rockapella, the a cappella group paying tribute to Motown artists including Stevie Wonder, the Temptations and more. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 7. 866-605-7325.

Maestro at the Movies, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing favorites from the silver screen. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N.Washington Ave. 8 p.m. June 8. $29 to $60; $15 students. 341-1568.

Billtown Blues Festival, with Joe Louis Walker, Barrence Whitfield & the Savages, Kelly Richey, Dave Keyes & the Billtown Trio, Taylor Scott, Steve Mitchell’s Circle of Drums and more. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, 300 E. Lycoming St., Hughesville. Noon to 10 p.m. June 9. $20 advance; $25 at the gate. 584-4480 or billtownblues.org.

Queensryche, the heavy-metal rock band performing the 25th anniversary of its album “Operation: Mindcrime.” Brews Brothers West, 75 Main St., Luzerne. June 11 with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $21 advance, $23 day of show. 283-1300.

Dropkick Murphys, the Celtic punk rockers mixing guitars, accordion, mandolin, bagpipes and drums. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. June 11. $29.50. 420-2808.

The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 14. $24 advance, $29 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Festival, the 8th annual music-and-art street festival with bands, exhibits, food vendors, a children’s tent and activities at various venues on Main Street and Central Park in Honesdale. Performers include the Duke Robillard Band, Banjo Dan and the Midnite Plowboys, the Noveaux Honkies, the Sweetback Sisters and more. 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. June 15. 253-5492 or honesdalerootsandrhythm.com.

Steamtown Beer and Music Festival, the Celebration of the Suds with 50 breweries, beer seminars, culinary demonstrations from area chefs, beer-related apparel and goods and music by Fuel, the Menzingers and Alien Ant Farm. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. June 15 with two sessions: noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. 609-412-9056 or livenation.com.

Summerland Tour: Alternative Guitars, with rock bands Everclear, Live, Filter and Sponge. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. June 16. $40 advance; $45 day of show. 866-605-7325.

The Zombies, the ’60s British hitmakers with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 20. $22, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Madsummer Meltdown, a full weekend of music and camping with 27 acts on three stages, food and craft vendors, late-night jams, children’s activities, light shows, fire performances, parades, yoga, workshops and a Musical Madness Improv Stage. Performers include the Budos Band, Anders Osborne, Mike Dillon Band, Jim Weider’s Project Percolator, Morning Teleportation, Bawn in the Mash, Mystery Fyre, Blind Owl Band, Underground Horns, Placebo Domingo and many more. Schuylkill Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven. June 21 to 23. $65 advance; $80 day of show. Information at jibberjazz.com or 366-0837.

The Faces and Voices of the Blues, a concert by bluesman Roy Bookbinder combined with an exhibit by photographer Jim Gavenus, who has captured images of more than 30 Hall of Fame musicians. Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton. June 22 with exhibit noon to 6 p.m.; a porch jam session 3 to 5 p.m. and concert at 8 p.m.; June 23 with exhibit noon to 4 p.m. and a free guitar workshop 2 to 4 p.m. $25 advance; $30 at the door (if available). 888-800-7626.

Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and others. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. June 28 with open mic at 7 p.m. and featured musical act at 8:15 p.m. Free. 996-1500.

Civil War Era Music, songs about soldiers’ lives, domestic scenes, minstrel traditions and the fight to end slavery performed by Thomas Jolin on hammered dulcimer, button accordion, harmonica and banjo. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. June 30. Free. 996-1500.

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, the comedian/banjoist with singer Edie Brickell performing selections from their album “Love Has Come for You.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. July 2. $95, $79, $59. 826-1100.

Ben Taylor, an eclectic mix of folk, pop, urban, reggae and country by the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 6. $23. 325-0249.

Doobie Brothers, the 21-year veteran jazz-rock group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 7. 866-605-7325.

Emily Asher’s Garden Party, the band of all-stars from New York City’s jazz scene including trombonist Emily Asher and trumpeter Bria Skonberg, performing at Misericordia University’s “Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival,” 301 Lake St., Dallas. 8 p.m. July 8. $15; $8 lawn. 674-6719.

Briggs Farm Bluesfest, the 16th annual outdoor festival with Terry “Harmonica” Bean & the Cornlickers, Mac Arnold, the Kinsey Report, Lurrie Bell, Lonnie Shields, Cedric Burnside Project, Georgie Bonds, the Badlees, Symphonic Haze, Ed Randazzo with Bret Alexander, Shakura S’Aida, Clarence Spady and more. Also: Mississippi Delta-style barbecue, fresh roasted sweet corn, vendors, hayrides and camping. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. 4:30 to 11 p.m. July 12; 4 to 11 p.m. July 13. $23 advance; $28 at the gate per day. 379-2003 or briggsfarm.com.

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, the world’s largest hard-and-heavy music touring festival with four music stages, video games, vendors, interactive activities and autograph-signing sessions. Performers: Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Machine Head, Children of Bodom, Behemoth and many more including Scranton’s own Motionless in White. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 1:10 p.m. July 13. $60.50, $45.50, $31.50. Tickets at livenation.com.

Boz Scaggs, the Grammy-winning singer performing smooth blues and urban jazz at the “Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival” of Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 8 p.m. July 13. $30; $20 lawn. 674-6719.

Raymond the Amish Comic, a standup act for adults only by the born-and-bred Amish comedian. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 13. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Arrival: The Music of ABBA, a tribute to the Swedish rock band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 14. 866-605-7325.

Electric Hot Tuna, acoustic and electric blues from veteran performers Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, formerly of Jefferson Airplane. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. July 25. 420-2808.

Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and others. Followed by a poetry reading by Brian Fanelli. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. July 26 with open mic at 7 p.m. and poetry at 8:15 p.m. Free. 996-1500.

Gathering of Singer-Songwriters, the twelfth annual concert by local singers. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Donation. 996-1500.

George Jones, the Country Music Hall of Famer whose long career includes 143 Top 40 country hits. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Aug. 22. $65, $55. 866-605-7325.

Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and others. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Aug. 23 with open mic at 7 p.m. and a feature act at 8:15 p.m. Free. 996-1500.

John Mayer, the seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter along with opener “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St., Allentown. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. $66, $46. 610-433-7541.

Austin Mahone and Bridgit Mendler, the “teen tween dream team” in concert. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St., Allentown. 7 p.m. Aug. 28. $39, $25. 610-433-7541.

Luke Bryan, the country-music artist. With special guests Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St., Allentown. 7 p.m. Aug. 30. $59. 610-433-7541.

Toby Keith, the enduring country-music megastar. With special guest Kip Moore. Great Allentown Fair, 1850 Liberty St., Allentown. Aug. 31. $80, $65, $45. 610-433-7541.

Josh Turner, the country-music hitmaker. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 26. $42, $37. 866-605-7325.

Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian singer and member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 26. 866-605-7325.