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THIS WEEK: Feb. 5 to 11, 2016
Indigo Moon Brass Band, the six-member ensemble inspired by the music of New Orleans but mixing it up with a bit of rhythm & blues and hip-hop. A Winter Warmer Concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Feb. 5. $18. 570-825-6653.
Baba Keino and the African-American Ancestral Drumming Society, world music, jazz, spirituals and African-influenced beats along with a discussion on the history of black culture and musical instruments. The Bookhouse, Eastern Monroe Public Library, 1002 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Free but donations accepted. 570-421-0800.
O.A.R., the rock band touring in support of its latest release “The Rockville LP.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 5. $45. 866-605-7325.
Polish Baltic National Philharmonic, works by Chopin and Beethoven (including his Fifth Symphony). Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University. 8 p.m. Feb. 5. $32, $16. 570-389-4409.
LMAO Celebrity Comedy and Music for the Soul, with R&B singer Amina Buddafly, New York King of Comedy Gerald Kelly, Maxx and Stax, the Full Force Brothers and LG. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Feb. 5. $35, $30, $25. 570-420-2808.
Cassandra Hart, the singer-songwriter from North Wales. Hilltop Christian Coffee House, Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6. 570-899-2264.
Oren Fader, the New York City guitarist performing works from the classical and electric-guitar repertoire. With mezzo soprano Jessica Bowers. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. $15. 570-253-2020.
The Eric Mintel Quartet Does TV, a special show with the jazz foursome focusing on television theme songs. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 6. $18. 570-325-0249.
Billy Gibbons and the BFGs, the ZZ Top blues-rock guitarist on his “Perfectamundo Tour.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Feb. 6. $55, $45, $35. 570-420-2808.
Hawthorne, the Americana-folk trio headed by Nat Osborn. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. Feb. 6. $22, $19. 570-588-8077.
Homegrown Music Concert, with the Empty Pockets performing Americana rock “with a smack of Texas saloon and a taste of Motown soul.” With opener singer-songwriter Jefferson Thomas. WVIA Public Media Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. 8 p.m. Feb. 8. Free but reservations required. 570-655-2808 or online at wvia.org/reservations.
Doug Smith’s Dixieland All-Stars, with vocalist Erin Malloy. A Mardi Gras celebration at Sidel’s Restaurant, 1202 N. Main Ave., Scranton. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 9. 570-343-6544.
Acoustic Open Mic Night, led by John Rocklin of The Crackers. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 10. 570-253-2020.
Umphrey’s McGee, the veteran progressive-rock band playing hits from its two-decade career. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. $25 advance, $30 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Bash in Breakers, with Billy Joel tribute band 52nd Street along with drink specials. Breakers Bar, Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. Feb. 11. No cover charge; age 21 and older. 570-831-2100.
FUTURE
Performance Music, a recital with David Ball on pipe organ and Trevor Nuckols on French horn. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Free. 570-941-7624.
Music from Latin America, a pops concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with special guests The Mambo Kings. 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton.; and 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-270-4444.
Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13. $26. 570-325-0249.
Gin Blossoms, the Arizona rock band and nineties hitmakers. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Feb. 13. $65, $55. 877-682-4791.
Dancin’ and Desserts with The Avalons, an evening of dancing to the doo wop quartet along with complimentary desserts. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 13. $22. 866-605-7325.
The Wyoming Seminary Madrigal Singers, the 24-voice choir performing baroque, classical, contemporary and world music. First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Feb. 14. 570-824-2478.
Simply Grand Concert, romantic works by Schubert, Brahms and Chopin performed by pianist Donald Boomgaarden. WVIA Public Media Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. 3 p.m. Feb. 14. Free but reservations required. 570-655-2808 or online at wvia.org/reservations.
A Broadway Valentine, love songs from Broadway and the American Songbook, performed by the Symphonic Chorus and soloists of the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 4 p.m. Feb. 14. $15, $13 seniors, $5 students. 570-343-6707.
Student Recital, with selections from the classical repertoire performed by student vocalists and instrumentalists. Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Free. 570-270-2192.
Bash in Breakers, with Def Leppard tribute band Adrenalize along with drink specials. Breakers Bar, Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. Feb. 18. No cover charge; age 21 and older. 570-831-2100.
Destination Blues Festival, the annual three-day “Winter Blues Heaven on Route 11” festival. Begins Feb. 19 with live music at 17 venues in Berwick, Bloomsburg and Danville with buses circulated to all venues. Continues 3 to 11 p.m. Feb. 20 with two stages of music including Samantha Fish, Harper, the Cedric Burnside Project, Bobby Kyle Band, Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, Vanessa Collier, Gabe Stillman and the Sweeney Blues Revue at the Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market St., Bloomsburg. Wraps up Feb. 21 with a gospel blues performance with Alexis P. Suter and the Ministers of Sound at Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. $25 each for Saturday and Sunday. Details at 570-317-2596 or destinationblues.org.
Talent Show, with performances by area students in grades 7 to 12. Also: a bake sale and raffle rpizes. Wyoming Area Secondary Center, 20 Memorial St., Exeter. 6 p.m. Feb. 20. $5 benefits the Wyoming Valley Relay for Life and Early Childhood Education. 570-655-2836.
Jazz Concert, presented by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Jazz Festival with more than 150 high school jazz musicians. Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Free. 570-270-2192.
Sloan Wainwright, folk, jazz, blues and funk performed by the “smoky and smooth-voiced” singer. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 7 p.m. Feb. 20. $18 advance; $22 at the door. BYOB. 845-252-6783.
The Clothesline Muse, with jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon and company in a multi-disciplinary work using dance, music, spoken word and video to examine the role of the clothesline in shaping American culture and traditions. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. $25, $12 children. 570-389-4409.
Sherman Winter Jam, with bands Flux Capacitor, Teddy Midnight, Appalachian Gypsy Tribe and Schmidtwood Moose. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. $12 advance; $15 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Rhett Miller: Live from the Chandelier Lobby, the front man and main songwriter of the rock quartet Old 97’s. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Feb. 20. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Ana Popovic, the award-winning singer performing electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and blues. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 20. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Popa Chubby, the rocking guitar master. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 20. $23. 570-325-0249.
Bash in Breakers, with AC/DC tribute band Halfway to Hell along with drink specials. Breakers Bar, Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. Feb. 25. No cover charge; age 21 and older. 570-831-2100.
Ten Band, a Pearl Jam tribute group. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 26. $18. 570-325-0249.
Performance Music, with the University of Scranton Jazz Band. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 570-941-7624.
Melvin Seals and JGB, the Hammond B-3 organ player formerly of the Jerry Garcia Band performing a mix of blues, funk, rock and jazz. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 27. $17 advance, $22 day of show. 866-605-7325.
“The Reverend” Bob Levy, the stand-up comedian and radio personality. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. Feb. 27. $20, $15. 877-682-4791.
Craig Thatcher’s Tribute to Cream, with the Lehigh Valley rocker performing hits like “Sunshine of Your Love” and “White Room.” Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Feb. 27. $23. 570-325-0249.
Sunday at the Circle, a concert by the Mount Zion Baptist Church Choir. Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 4 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 570-288-1020.
Third Day: An Evening of Worship, with the Christian rock and worship band on its “Lead Us Back” tour. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. Feb. 28. $41, $28, $23. 570-826-1100.
From the Fjords: Music of Scandinavia, performed by concertmaster Erica Kiesewetter and pianist Fei-Fei Dong of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Sordoni High-Definition Theater, WVIA Studios, 100 WVIA Way, off Old Boston Road, Pittston. March 3 with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. 570-270-4444.
Warren Haynes and the Ashes & Dust Band, the Grammy Award-winning guitarist and former member of the Allman Brothers Band and Gov’t Mule. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 3. $33 advance, $38 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Bash in Breakers, with Green River paying tribute to the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, along with drink specials. Breakers Bar, Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. March 3. No cover charge; age 21 and older. 570-831-2100.
Eli Young Band, the platinum-selling country band (“Crazy Girl”). Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. March 3. $20 advance; $23 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Los Lobos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano, the multi-Grammy Award-winning Chicano rock band joined by the dance troupe reflecting the traditional costumes and culture of Mexico. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. March 4. $48, $38, $28. 570-826-1100.
Jorma Kaukonen, performing roots music, blues and Americana. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 4. $32. 570-325-0249.
Land of the Midnight Sun, a concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic celebrating Scandinavian composers including Carl Neilson, Edvard Grieg and Jean Sibelius. Kirby Center for the Creative Arts, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. 8 p.m. March 5. 570-270-4444.
Bruce in the USA, a band paying tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 5. $17 advance, $22 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 5. $23. 570-325-0249.
Paramount’s LaserSpectacular, a multimedia laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. March 5. $25, $15. 570-420-2808.
Performance Music, a general recital by student musicians. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. March 9. Free. 570-941-7624.
Bash in Breakers, with Pat Benatar tribute band Little Paradise along with drink specials. Breakers Bar, Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 p.m. March 10. No cover charge; age 21 and older. 570-831-2100.
The Pink Floyd Experience, a tribute band utilizing interpretive videos, plane crashes, the flying pig and Bulb Man. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 11. $35, $30. 866-605-7325.
Jane Lee Hooker, a female blues-rock quintet from New York City with double lead guitars, a heavy rhythm section and soulful vocals. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 11. $18. 570-325-0249.
Unforgettable Fire, the U2 tribute band. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. March 12. $15. 877-682-4791.
Lotus Land: The American Rush Tribute, the winners of RushCon 2012 and 2014 celebrating the music of the Canadian rock band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 12. $15 advance, $20 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Tartan Terrors, the Celtic band combining music, comedy and dance. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 12. $30. 570-325-0249.
Sunday at the Circle, an evening of Cole Porter and Scott Joplin with Broadway Showtime & Company. Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 4 p.m. March 13. Free. 570-288-1020.
Gene Yevich Memorial Concert, the eighth annual event with the Joseph Boga Octet. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. March 13. Free. 570-941-7624.
Phil Vassar, the award-winning country singer-songwriter. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. March 16. 570-420-2808.
Mayday Parade and The Maine, with opening band Better Off. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. March 17. $20 advance; $23 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Blake Shelton, the reigning five-time Country Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year and coach of NBC’s show “The Voice.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. March 18. SOLD OUT. 800-745-3000.
Savoy Brown, the British blues-rock band with Kim Simmonds celebrating 50 continuous years of music. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 18. $27. 570-325-0249.
Phil Vassar, the award-winning country singer-songwriter. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. March 18. $40, $32. 570-420-2808.
Beginnings, performing the classic hits of progressive-rock group Chicago. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. March 19. $15. Age 21 and older. 877-682-4791.
Cornmeal, the Chicago-based jamband heavily influenced by American bluegrass and roots music. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 19. $18. 570-325-0249.
Ryan Pelton, the international, award-winning Elvis tribute artist, actor and singer-songwriter. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 19. $27, $22. 866-605-7325.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, the Jersey Shore rock band. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 p.m. March 19. $39, $32. 570-344-1111.
Wobblesauce, a unique concoction of electronica, rock and action-packed instrumental dance music. by the Boston-based band. With Mike Frank & Friends and Manifested. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. March 19. $12 advance; $15 day of show. 570-420-2808.
truTV’s Impractical Jokers, a return performance by the Tenderloins Comedy Troupe, stars of the truTV comedy show. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 and 10 p.m. March 26. $250 (Meet and Greet package), $150 (tour merchandise package), $49.50. 570-826-1100.
Reverend Jefferson, a Jefferson Airplane tribute band performing two of the band’s landmark live albums “Bless Its Pointed Little Head” and “Thirty Seconds over Winterland.” Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 26. $20. 570-325-0249.
Borealis Wind Quintet, the preeminent chamber-music ensembleperforming on flute, horn, clarinet, oboe and bassoon. Hazleton Area High School, 1061 W. 23rd St. 7:30 p.m. March 30. $30, $10 students. 570-788-4864.
The Wonder Years, the alternative rock/pop-punk outfit originally from Lansdale. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. April 1. 570-420-2808.
Performance Music, a joint concert by the Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra and the University of Scranton Singers. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 2. Free. 570-941-7624.
Gilbert Gottfried, the politically incorrect comic, film and TV star. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. April 2. $40, $30. 877-682-4791.
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime, a performance of Sublime’s 1996 self-titled album in its entirety. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 2. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Straight No Chaser, the return of the male a cappella singing group performing an eclectic variety of songs from different musical eras. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. April 3. $50.50, $42.50, $32.50. 570-826-1100.
Red Green: I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe, the humorist and TV “handyman” personality, who believes that “anything is possible if you use duct tape.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. April 4. $53. 570-826-1100.
Ronnie Spector & the Ronettes, the ultimate girl group and members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 8. $30, $25. 866-605-7325.
Adam Ferrara: Live from the Chandelier Lobby, the stand-up comedian and host of the hit TV show “Top Gear.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. April 9. $20.50 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Performance Music, a recital by violinist Kako Miura. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 9. Free. 570-941-7624.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic on Location, a 75-minute, intermission-free concert spotlighting organist Mark Laubach performing Saint-Saens “Organ Symphony” along with other works for organ. 7 p.m. April 9 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; and 3 p.m. April 10 at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton. $35. 570-270-4444.
Heather Masse, folk, pop and blues by the member of the folk super group The Wailin’ Jennys. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. April 10. $18. 570-325-0249.
Brit Floyd, billed as “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” with a new million-dollar light show and state-of-the-art video designs. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. April 10. $55.50, $45.50, $35.50. 570-826-1100.
Dancing in the Streets: Motown’s Greatest Hits, a celebration of the music of the Four Tops, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, the Supremes, Smokey Robin & the Miracles and more. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. April 13. $50.50, $45.50, $40.50. 570-826-1100.
Ghost, the Swedish theatrical hard-rock band. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 14. $25 advance, $28 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Ace Frehley, the former KISS guitarist performing selections from his solo albums “Anomaly” and “Space Invader.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 15. $75 (pit seating), $39.50, $29.50. 570-826-1100.
Paul Revere’s Raiders, playing the 1960s hits of rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders. With original members Doug Heath, Ron Foos and Danny Krause along with Jamie Revere (Paul’s son), Darren Dowler (formerly of the Lettermen) and Tommy Scheckel of the Buckinghams. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 15. $28, $23. 866-605-7325.
Performance Music, a concert by the University of Scranton String Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 16. Free. 570-941-7624.
Buddy Guy, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and winner of six Grammy Awards and 34 Blues Music Awards. With Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Orchestra. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 16. $50, $45. 866-605-7325.
Belinda Carlisle, the former singer with the Go-Go’s. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. April 16. $65, $55. 877-682-4791.
The Garcia Project, performing classic Jerry Garcia Band shows from the 1970s to the ’90s. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 16. $17 advance, $20 day of show. 570-420-2808.
Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types and ages. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. April 22 with signups at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. Free. 570-996-1500.
Gabriel Iglesias, storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects by the standup comedian and actor on his “The Fluffy Breaks Even!” tour. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. April 22. 800-745-3000.
Gordon Lightfoot, the veteran singer-songwriter performing hits and telling stories and personal anecdotes from his 50-year career. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. April 22. 570-420-2808.
Robin Trower, the blues rocker and former member of Procol Harum performing with Richard Watts on bass and vocals and Chris Taggart on drums. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 22. $27 advance, $32 day of show. 866-605-7325.
World Premiere Composition Series Concert, the premier performance of two new works by composer/conductor Nate Sparks performed by the University of Scranton Concert Band and Concert Choir. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. April 23. Free. 570-941-7624.
Randy Bachman: Every Song Tells a Story, the “Architect of Canadian Rock and Roll” performing hits by his former bands, the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive along with masterful storytelling. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. April 23. $42, $37. 866-605-7325.
The Three Welsh Tenors, presented by the Cambrian Society of Plymouth and the Saint David’s Society of Lackawanna County. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 7:30 p.m. April 27. 570-344-1111.
Allison Miller, the New York City-based percussionist and singer with her group Boom Tic Boom. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7:30 p.m. April 27. $20, $10 children. 570-389-4409.
Jukebox Junction, a big band musical revue through four decades of popular music by the Glenn Miller Orchestra with the Diamonds. Hazleton Area High School, 1061 W. 23rd St. 7:30 p.m. April 28. $30, $10 students. 570-788-4864.
Richard Marx, the contemporary and pop-rock singer and songwriter. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. April 30. $65, $55. 877-682-4791.
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band, a free event with more than 40 professional airman-musicians performing orchestral classics, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards and patriotic favorites. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 5. 570-420-2808.
An Evening of Opera Overtures and Arias, the season finale of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic concerts with opera pieces by Verdi, Puccini, Saint-Saens and Mascagni. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 8 p.m. May 6. 570-270-4444.
Performance Music, a concert by the University of Scranton Jazz Ensemble with guest soloist Eddie Barbash. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 7. Free. 570-941-7624.
Charansalsa, the Latin music and salsa group with Cuban and jazz influences. Mount Airy Casino and Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. May 7. $15. 877-682-4791.
Pre-Commencement Concert with the University of Scranton Symphonic Band, Singers and String Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. May 11. Free. 570-941-7624.
Alice Cooper, the theatrical shock rocker returns to the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 13. $94.50, $84.50, $64.50, $54.50. 570-826-1100.
Dark Star Orchestra, the Grateful Dead tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 13. $25 advance, $30 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Blue October, the Texas alternative rock band. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. May 14. 570-420-2808.
Joe Bonamassa. The blues-rock and guitar legend returns to the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 19. $125, $99, $89, $79. 570-826-1100.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the multi-platinum-selling, award-winning country rock band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 20. $24 advance, $29 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Live from the Chandelier Lobby: Jesse Terry, the Americana singer-songwriter. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. May 27. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 570-826-1100.
Sunday at the Circle, a concert by jazz pianist Wayne Smith. Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 4 p.m. May 29. Free. 570-288-1020.
Average White Band, the soul and funk band performing hits from its latest release “AWB R&B.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 17. 866-605-7325.
Happy Together Tour, the 25th anniversary of the tour with Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron, Mark Lindsay, the Cowsills, Gary Puckett and the Spencer Davis Group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 23. 866-605-7325.
Hotel California, a salute to the Eagles. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. June 25. 866-605-7325.
The 28th Infantry Division Band of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, the state’s oldest music performance group organized prior to World War II. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 7:30 p.m. July 1. Free. 570-420-2808.
Briggs Farm Blues Festival, three days of live blues music on two stages with the Devon Allman Band, Carolyn Wonderland, John Primer, Lonnie Shields’ Back Porch Party, the Cedric Burnside Project, Nikki Hill , L.C. Ulmer & Jimmy “Duck” Holmes and Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots along with a Sunday gospel blues session with Alexis P. Suter and the Ministers of Sound. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. July 8 to 10. 570-379-3342 or briggsfarm.com.
Mark Farner, the pioneering singer-songwriter and guitarist, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 9. 866-605-7325.
Blackmore’s Night, the Renaissance rock group with legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning vocalist Candice Night. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Aug. 19. 570-420-2808.
God Save the Queen, a tribute band to prog-rockers Queen, from its beginnings in 1973 to its latest album “Made in Heaven,” released after Freddie Mercury’s death. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Sept. 24. $76, $48, $38, $28. 570-826-1100.
