PA LOTTERY Give yourself a HIGH 5, the new Scratch-Off from the Pennsylvania Lottery! You could win one of 10 top prizes of $155,000. Benefits Older Pennsylvanians. Must be 18 years or older to play. Please play responsibly. Enter below. Contest ends 11:59pm ET on 5/23/25. 979X – Official Rules for Enter to Win PA…… MORE
COHEED & CAMBRIA MAY 31ST | THE PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN Coheed & Cambria with Mastodon and special guests Periphery are heading to the Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Saturday, May 31st and you have so many chances to win your tickets this week. Listen all day (6am-7pm) and get three chances each day (first…… MORE
THE STRUTS AUGUST 20TH | LEVITT PAVILION STEELSTACKS ArtsQuest is thrilled to announce that The Struts, with Special Guest Dirty Honey, will be playing a gated show at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on August 20, 2025. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Please note that chairs and blankets are not permitted. Public ticket access…… MORE
CHEVELLE AUG. 27TH | WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER Consisting of brothers Pete Loeffler [guitars, vocals], Sam Loeffler [drums], and brother in-law Dean Bernardini [bass, vocals] Chevelle is the understated musical powerhouse who have continually delivered rock anthems for the past 24 years. 7 number one hits, 17 songs reaching the top 10 charts, over 4…… MORE
METALLICA MAY 23 & 25 | LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD Metallica was formed by drummer Lars Ulrich and singer/guitarist James Hetfield in Los Angeles in 1981; since then, their astonishing career milestones include winning eight Grammys and selling over 125 million albums worldwide, including the critically-acclaimed Master of Puppets (1986), often cited as one of the most important…… MORE
WHERE WILL 979X BE NEXT? MONDAY, MAY 26TH: 10AM | WYOMING VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, KINGSTON SATURDAY, MAY 31ST: 3PM | PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN FOR COHEED & CAMBRIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH: 10AM & 2PM | THE VENUE IN DUPONT (SWEETDEALS WORKSHOPS) FRIDAY, JULY 11TH: 5PM | THE RITZ THEATER IN SCRANTON FOR HINDER…… MORE
SLEEP TOKEN SEPT. 21ST | WELLS FARGO CENTER Enigmatic British band Sleep Token masterfully blends epic, emotionally charged anthems with bold, boundary-pushing experimentation that transcends traditional genre limits. With rich layers of atmospheric soundscapes and hauntingly beautiful lyrics, they build an immersive, mystical world where music, emotion, and mythology converge under the being known as…… MORE
STAIND SEPT. 11TH | WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER It has been said that first impressions last a lifetime. Luckily for Staind, some only last for about 45 minutes. After a volatile disagreement with Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst over some of Staind’s early cover art, it seemed their big break had walked out the door. Fortunately,…… MORE
Free Beer & Hot Wings LIVE Shows NEW DATE!!! FRIDAY, JULY 18TH Presented by: Stair Paving Monk Heating & Air Conditioning | Tovon & Company Diamonds Get Your Tickets Here NEW DATE!!! FRIDAY, JULY 18TH IF YOU HAVE TICKETS – PLEASE HOLD ONTO THEM! They will be honored for the rescheduled shows. MONDAY, APRIL 7:…… MORE
979X PRESENTS THE OFFSPRING JULY 20TH | THE PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN On the heels of selling out global shows for forthcoming Australia, Europe and UK tours, today, punk rock legends The Offspring announce the North American leg of their SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ’25 Tour. The 34-date run, produced by Live Nation, will make a stop at The Pavilion at Montage…… MORE
979X PRESENTS BREAKING BENJAMIN SEPT. 13TH | PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN Multi-platinum rock bands Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace are joining forces for a 2025 co-headline tour across the U.S., featuring special guest Return To Dust, which includes a stop at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Breaking…… MORE
VOLBEAT + HALESTORM AUG. 16TH | GIANT CENTER Danish rock band Volbeat announced their return to the road with the “Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide.” The upcoming tour coincides with the launch of their ninth album, “God Of Angels Trust,” releasing on June 6. With “God Of Angels Trust,” the group has thrown caution to…… MORE
PANTERA JULY 25TH | HERSHEYPARK STADIUM Featuring classic members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, Pantera’s latest stretch of live dates continues the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell. The tour follows the band’s Spring run…… MORE
STATIC-X JUNE 12TH | ARCHER MUSIC HALL Static-X is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1994. The line-up has fluctuated over the years, but was long-held constant with band founder, frontman, vocalist, and guitarist Wayne Static until his death in 2014. The band was founded by Wayne Static and original…… MORE
FROM ASHES TO NEW JUNE 13TH | ARCHER MUSIC HALL Welcome to From Ashes To New at Archer Music Hall, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Archer Music Hall in the heart of Allentown, PA for an event that will redefine your expectations. 📅 On June 13th, 2025 at 07:00 PM, witness the transformation of space and…… MORE
979X PRESENTS CREED JULY 16TH | PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN 979X Presents Creed with special guests Daughtry and MammothWVH at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on July 16th 979X – Official Rules for Win CREED Tickets 2-24 to 2-28 (on air) 979X – Official Rules for Enter to Win CREED Tickets 12-30 to 1-3 (web)…… MORE
PAPA ROACH SEPT 19TH | PPL CENTER Papa Roach are two-time GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-selling leaders in Alternative Hard Rock music, who in 2025 will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their iconic album INFEST. Papa Roach, who have recently called attention to the cause of Suicide Prevention with “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark) with…… MORE
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LOCALS ONLY Sunday nights at 7 PM Hear the Next Big Thing First each week, when bands in and around Northeast PA takeover 979X airwaves starting at 7pm. If you want to get your band on the radio, get us your stuff! Interested?! Send your radio-friendly MP3 and the below information to [email protected] Band Name Band…… MORE
