Entertainment

June 27, 2008

Concerts

Sparrowsong, a performance by local folk-rock duo Dodie and John Regnosky. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Tonight, 7:30 to 10. 208-4700.

Melissa Etheridge, the Grammy and Academy Award winner and female rock icon known for her bluesy vocal style. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Tonight at 8. $75, $55, $35. 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Raven Creek, a concert of bluegrass and gospel music. Patterson Grove Campground, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, Shickshinny. Saturday at 7 p.m. Information at pattersongrove.com.

Little Toby Walker, the fingerpicking blues, swing and roots guitarist performs at the “Hear ‘em at the Comm” concert series. Preceded by an afternoon music workshop. Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Clarks Summit. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at the door. 888-800-7626.

Vicki Genfan, original instrumentals and vocals using harmonic tapping, thumb slapping and alternate tunings. Also: Sonia Rutstein of Disappear Fear. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Saturday at 8:30 p.m. $15 advance, $18 day of show. 325-0249.

Out Among the Stars Bluegrass Festival, 9th annual event with Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers, the Grasscutters, Raven Creek, Folk Spirits, Reverend Al Lumpkin and Friends, Hillbilly Water, Stained Grass Window, Aimless Pursuit, the Doerfel Family, Special Ed and the Short Bus, NewFound Road, James King, Lonesome River Band, Hillbilly Gypsies, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Pine Mountain Railroad and more. Benton Rodeo Grounds, Mendenhall Lane, off Route 487, Benton. Begins Thursday, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Continues July 4-5, 10:30 a.m. to midnight; July 6, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $70 for four days; single-day tickets available. 610-346-7042 or oatsfestival.com.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Fourth of July Concerts, the traditional patriotic performance followed by fireworks. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton; and July 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. Information at nepaphil.org.

Fixture Music Series with Americana rock band Hoots & Hellmouth and indie pop band New Motels. The Bog, 341 Adams Ave., Scranton. Thursday at 10 p.m. $5. 341-6761.

FUTURE CONCERTS

The Black Crowes, the blues-oriented rock band with openers Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, a Vermont-based funk and blues band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. July 6 at 8 p.m. $47 advance, $52 day of show. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

The Jazz Lobsters kick off the “Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival” with the big band sounds of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones with a full-tilt band of fives saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and a rhythm section. Wachovia Amphitheater, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. July 9 at 8 p.m. $15, $8 lawn. 674-6719.

Mount Airy Salutes Our Troops with a concert by the U.S. Marine Corps Band from Quantico, Virginia. Pocono Mountain East High School, Pocono Mountain School Road, Swiftwater. July 10 at 7 p.m. Free but tickets required. Tickets available at Mount Airy Casino Resort, DeNaples Auto Parts in Dunmore or the East Stroudsburg VFW. 243-4806.

Briggs Farm Blues Festival with two stages of performers including Nora Jean Bruso, Johnny Rawls, Bobby Kyle, Kelly Richey, Big George Brock, Clarence Spady, Colin John & Michael Hill, the Sarah Ayers Band, Lonnie Shields, Donovan Roberts, the Mickey Jr. Acoustic Blues Revue, Mark Armstrong and more. With farm-fresh sweet corn, a Mississippi Delta barbecue, the Blues Hayride and camping available until Sunday at 2 p.m. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. July 11 with gates at noon and music 4:30 to 11:30 p.m.; July 12, gates at 12:30 p.m. and music 3:30 to 11 p.m. 379-2003 or briggsfarm.com.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the tribute band with original Creedence Clearwater Revival members Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford performing classics hits including “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Fortunate Son.” In conjunction with the “Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival” at the Wachovia Amphitheater, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. July 12 at 8 p.m. 674-6719.

Weird Al Yankovic, the undisputed king of pop-culture parody on his “Straight Outta Lynwood Tour.” Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. July 23 at 8 p.m. $47, $37. 344-1111.

Brad Paisley’s Party Tour, the award-winning country singer in concert with tour mates singer Chuck Wicks, singer-songwriter Jewel and “Dancing with the Stars” winner Julianne Hough. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 25 at 7:30 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Pocono Blues Festival, 17th annual event with Geno Delafose, the Holmes Brothers, Eric Bibb, Sugar Pie DeSanta with Jimmy McCracklin, Kenny Neal, Nappy Brown, Bobby Rush, Trudy Lynn, Ronnie Baker Brooks, the Kinsey Report, Sharrie Williams and more. Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony. July 25, 7 p.m. to midnight; July 26 and 27, noon to 9 p.m. 443-8425 or jfbb.com.

Counting Crows and Maroon 5, a double bill with the alternative rock bands and special guest California soul-pop artist Sara Bareilles. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 26 at 7 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Van’s Warped Tour, the annual rock entourage descends on Montage Mountain for an all-day concert with Gym Class Heroes, Aggrolites, the Color Fred, the Saint Alvia Cartel, Pierce the Veil, the Fabulous Rudies and many more. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 27 starting at noon. $24. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

The Jonas Brothers, the teen-pop trio of musical siblings in concert. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with Slipknot, Disturbed, Dragonforce, Mastodon, Machinehead, Airborne, Five Finger Death Punch, Walls of Jericho, UnderOath, Black Tide and more. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. 961-9000.

Toby Keith, the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year with country duo Montgomery Gentry, female trio Carter’s Chord, singer Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Journey, Cheap Trick and Heart, a tripleheader concert by the three classic rock bands. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Rascal Flatts, the Grammy-winning country pop group with Taylor Swift. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Crue Fest, a rock festival with the veteran heavy-metal band Motley Crue joined by Buckcherry, Papa Roach, SIXX:A.M. and Trapt. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

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