Entertainment

July 25, 2008

Concerts

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, Michael “Iron Man” Burks, Sharrie Williams and more. Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony. Tonight, 7 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. 443-8425 or jfbb.com.

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. Tonight at 7:30. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble, a concert by students and faculty of the Performing Arts Institute, a summer program for serious music students at Wyoming Seminary. Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston. Fridays at 8 p.m. through Aug. 1. Free. 270-2186.

The Honky Tonk Tailgate Party, with country performers Mark Wills, Buddy Jewell, Trent Willmon and Ray Scott. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Tonight at 8. $35, $30. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Future Fest Jam, an outdoor concert by students and teachers of Front and Center Music. Bands include the PTA, Blue Ruin, 3 Imaginary Boys, Feety Pajamas and the Gravedancers. With vendors, a karate demonstration and food and drinks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Recreation Field, Front Street, Hanover section of Nanticoke. Saturday at 3 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday. 740-2009.

Don Shappelle, a concert by the environmental singer-songwriter and folk artist. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Saturday at 7 p.m. 696-9105.

Bill Long and Friends, a concert by the country-western group. Patterson Grove, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, Shickshinny. Saturday at 7 p.m. 864-2647.

Jim Weiss: Red Rock Fiddler, a concert of original tunes and folk songs at the Campground Amphitheater, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Saturday at 7 p.m. Free. 443-0400.

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. Saturday at 7 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, a program of instrumental and vocal classical works by the Masterworks Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, Institute Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of the Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Saturdays through Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2186.

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, We the Kings, All Time Low, MC Chris, the Briggs, Evergreen Terrace, Family Force 5, Danger Radio, Bouncing Souls, Mayday Parade, the Audition, Cobra Starship, All That Remains, Sky Eats Airplane, Angels and Airwaves, Beat Union, Confide, Horrorpops, Story of the Year, Against Me!, Protest the Hero, Four Year Strong, Street Dogs, Say Anything, Automatic Loveletter, the Bronx, the Lordz, 3oh!3, Pennywise, the Human Abstract, From First to Last, Dr. Manhattan, Anberlin, Bring Me the Horizon, Shwayze, Norma Jean, Everytime I Die, Katy Perry, Set Your Goals, Relient K, Reel Big Fish, Charlotte Sometimes, Devil Wears Prada, The Academy Is . . . and Alesana. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Sunday starting at noon. $24. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Swing with Sinatra Sundays with vocalist Mark Mack and his eight-member orchestra. Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. Sundays through Aug. 31 with free swing dance lessons at 6 p.m., swing dancing at 7 p.m. and concert at 8 p.m. $7. 800-682-4791.

Faculty Solo and Chamber Recital, a variety of classical works by faculty members of the Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Monday at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2186.

Student Solo and Chamber Recital, a variety of classical works by students of the Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Wednesdays at 8 p.m. through Aug. 6. Free. 270-2186.

Kenny Loggins, the ’70s hitmaker and soft-rock singer-songwriter (“Whenever I Call You Friend”). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Wednesday at 8 p.m. $45, $40. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

FUTURE CONCERTS

Scranton Jazz Festival with Spyro Gyra, the New York Voices, the Festival Big Band with jazz legend Phil Woods, the Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet, vocalist J.D. Walter, trombonist Jay Ashby, the Hendrick Meurkens New York Samba Jazz Quartet, the Four Brothers Tribute, Sherrie Maricle and Five Play, Chris Parker Group, Clarence Spady and many more. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, along with eight Jazz Walk venues in downtown Scranton. Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Aug. 2, 12:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Aug. 3, 12:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $20 per day; $45 for three-day pass. For schedule, visit pajazzalliance.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.

Govt Mule, the improvisational group mixing blues, folk, reggae, soul and jazz, formed as a side project of the Allman Brothers Band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. $25 advance, $30 day of show. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Jimmy T. Elvis Tribute, a concert paying tribute to The King. KISS Theater, 411 Main St., Duryea. Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. $12. 885-0293.

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 opener Taylor Swift. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. 961-9000 or ticketmaster.com.

Crue Fest, a rock fest 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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