NEPA Scene

In Episode 3, we sit down with singer/songwriter Aaron Fink, known for his solo work as well as for playing in multi-platinum-selling rock band Breaking Benjamin, The Badlees, Gentleman East, Lifer, Strangers with Candy, and Stardog Champion. We talk about his experiences in these bands and why they eventually led him to becoming a singer/songwriter; his latest solo album, “Galaxies,” and working on the new Gentleman East record; how he initially got into music and his very first band; why he chose to live in NEPA; being on MTV when it was still relevant; the ever-changing music industry and figuring out how to find success in 2017; the local music scene and the difficulty in getting people to come out and support live original music these days; his writing and recording process; growing as an artist and defining success as following what you’re passionate about; and more, including Aaron answering some live viewer questions.

In The Last Word segment, John rants about April the giraffe having her baby for the entire Internet to (eventually) see, and we briefly discuss good and bad uses of live streaming.

The NEPA Scene Podcast covers arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. It airs as a live video stream every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page and is available afterward on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube, and nepascene.com. This episode and all previous episodes are available now on NEPA Scene, the award-winning independent arts and entertainment website that combines the accuracy and professionalism of a print magazine with the immediacy and convenience of a blog, offering a wide variety of content to readers in NEPA, Philadelphia, New York, and beyond.

In Episode 2, we chat with Scranton singer/guitarist Edward Cuozzo and bassist John Husosky about their new alternative rock band, University Drive, and their debut album, “On/Off: Reset.” We talk about Ed’s previous band, A Social State, and what led him to end that project and start this one; his process of writing and recording the entire album by himself at JL Studios in Olyphant; how John ended up joining the band’s now solidified lineup and adding his own touch to the material; signing to Canadian label Fightless Records; live shows and touring; making cassettes as well as CDs; John’s other bands, including Permanence, and balancing them all; and more, including a discussion about music released after an artist’s death.

In The Last Word Segment, we talk about the announcement that The Marketplace at Steamtown in downtown Scranton will be building the new 17,000-square-foot Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den where the Express, Hollister, and Verizon stores used to be. It will contain more than 1,000 animals and tanks up to 30,000 gallons, along with features like a “touch pool” to pet certain species, educational programs, and space for birthday parties and other events. We debate whether or not this is a good idea and read comments from the public.

The NEPA Scene Podcast covers arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. It airs as a live video stream every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page and is available afterward on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube, and nepascene.com. This episode and all previous episodes are available now on NEPA Scene, the award-winning independent arts and entertainment website that combines the accuracy and professionalism of a print magazine with the immediacy and convenience of a blog, offering a wide variety of content to readers in NEPA, Philadelphia, New York, and beyond.

This exclusive track was recorded live on the NEPA Scene Podcast on March 29, 2017. The song is from Scranton alternative rock band University Drive's debut album, "On/Off: Reset."

The NEPA Scene Podcast covers arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. It airs as a live video stream every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page and is available afterward on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube, and nepascene.com. This episode and all previous episodes are available now on NEPA Scene, the award-winning independent arts and entertainment website that combines the accuracy and professionalism of a print magazine with the immediacy and convenience of a blog, offering a wide variety of content to readers in NEPA, Philadelphia, New York, and beyond.

This exclusive track was recorded live on the NEPA Scene Podcast on March 29, 2017. The song is from Scranton alternative rock band University Drive's debut album, "On/Off: Reset."

The NEPA Scene Podcast covers arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. It airs as a live video stream every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page and is available afterward on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube, and nepascene.com. This episode and all previous episodes are available now on NEPA Scene, the award-winning independent arts and entertainment website that combines the accuracy and professionalism of a print magazine with the immediacy and convenience of a blog, offering a wide variety of content to readers in NEPA, Philadelphia, New York, and beyond.

In Episode 1, the new crew introduces ourselves and discusses what we do and why we do it. We talk about the interesting ways we met, how we became involved and invested in the arts and entertainment scene in Northeastern Pennsylvania, what NEPA Scene's purpose and place is in all of it, the "Valley with a heart" versus the hard-boiled cynicism of the area, the impressive talent in NEPA and why people need to go out and support it, following your own passions, and what our future plans are for the show. We also respond to a few live viewers.

In The Last Word segment and in other parts of the show, we discuss the NEPA Scene Scene Stage Time open mic, the unintended consequences of streaming it live (like dealing with armchair critics), and the importance of open mics in helping people develop and grow as artists.

The NEPA Scene Podcast covers arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. It airs as a live video stream every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page and is available afterward on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube, and nepascene.com. This episode and all previous episodes are available now on NEPA Scene, the award-winning independent arts and entertainment website that combines the accuracy and professionalism of a print magazine with the immediacy and convenience of a blog, offering a wide variety of content to readers in NEPA, Philadelphia, New York, and beyond.

At the end of Election Fallout Comedy Night, part of the NEPA Scene Live series at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, bartender and comedian Joe Farro got up to say a few words. We challenged five comedians from Northeastern Pennsylvania to make us laugh and feel better after the 2016 presidential election divided the country down the middle, and with very little time to prepare, they succeeded. See more at www.nepascene.com.

For Election Fallout Comedy Night on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, part of the NEPA Scene Live series at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we challenged five comedians from Northeastern Pennsylvania to make us laugh and feel better after the 2016 presidential election divided the country down the middle, and with very little time to prepare, they succeeded. See more at www.nepascene.com.

For Election Fallout Comedy Night on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, part of the NEPA Scene Live series at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we challenged five comedians from Northeastern Pennsylvania to make us laugh and feel better after the 2016 presidential election divided the country down the middle, and with very little time to prepare, they succeeded. See more at www.nepascene.com.

For Election Fallout Comedy Night on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, part of the NEPA Scene Live series at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we challenged five comedians from Northeastern Pennsylvania to make us laugh and feel better after the 2016 presidential election divided the country down the middle, and with very little time to prepare, they succeeded. See more at www.nepascene.com.

For Election Fallout Comedy Night on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, part of the NEPA Scene Live series at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we challenged five comedians from Northeastern Pennsylvania to make us laugh and feel better after the 2016 presidential election divided the country down the middle, and with very little time to prepare, they succeeded. See more at www.nepascene.com.