Electric City Music Conference

01/20/2025

Elephants Dancing put it perfectly. 👇

Together, we can work to denounce abuse and create a safe space amongst the music community.

01/13/2025

Are you leveraging digital marketing properly to advance you music career? 🖤Learn more here: https://youtu.be/6AAJBzpTkNs?si=4WTZ506ym_LKlQrQ

01/10/2025

I can't stress this enough: If you're an artist... think SMALL to get big results! 🎶

Stop Chasing Fame: How Intimate Experiences Can Skyrocket Your Music Career! 🎶Are you tired of chasing streams, likes, and fleeting fame? It’s time to flip ...

01/05/2025

Hey friends in the music industry—2024 was no cakewalk, but 2025 is YOUR year to bounce back stronger! 💪 Whether you’re a musician, promoter, or venue owner, it’s time to shake things up and secure your future.

Watch this video: https://youtu.be/AcKBvGrYm10?si=Cm_vHWHvptkIuDad

🔥 In this video, we’re breaking down 5 actionable strategies to help you diversify your income, connect with your fans like never before, and create new revenue streams that set you up for long-term success.

01/03/2025

2024 was a challenging year for so many of my friends in the entertainment world—especially live music. Small business owners felt it too. The economy tested all of us, pushing us to adapt and persevere. But in challenges, there’s always opportunity.

As we step into 2025, I believe this is the year to rebuild, innovate, and thrive. That’s why I put together a video with easy, actionable steps to help you not just get by but dominate this year. 🎯

For musicians, music promoters, and venues: These tips are tailored to your world. For small business owners: You’ll find strategies here that can work for you too. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ys8eh-_GeyM?si=bZJiA_NbpOoPwkCw

I hope this video gives you the tools and inspiration to make 2025 your breakthrough year.

Let’s make this the year we rise above and create something amazing.

01/03/2025

2024 was a challenging year for so many of my friends in the entertainment world—especially live music. Small business owners felt it too. The economy tested all of us, pushing us to adapt and persevere. But in challenges, there’s always opportunity.

As we step into 2025, I believe this is the year to rebuild, innovate, and thrive. That’s why I put together a video with easy, actionable steps to help you not just get by but dominate this year. 🎯

For musicians, music promoters, and venues: These tips are tailored to your world. For small business owners: You’ll find strategies here that can work for you too. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/egi9DZf3

I hope this video gives you the tools and inspiration to make 2025 your breakthrough year.

Let’s make this the year we rise above and create something amazing.

01/02/2025

As 2024 came to a close, I found myself reflecting on the things that truly bring me joy.I’m a lucky guy—great family, great friends, and a career that’s so rewarding. But two things I love most sometimes take a backseat:

1️⃣ Sharing what I’ve learned. Over the years, I’ve gained knowledge and insights that could help others—whether it’s musicians, music fans, or small businesses—and I want to pay that forward.

2️⃣ Creating for the love of it. Not just ads or campaigns, but creating content that excites me, challenges me, and fuels my passion.

So, I decided to just create. Over the holidays, I dove into creating tons of new content for my YouTube channel, and I can’t wait to share it with you in the coming months.

🎵 Marketing tips for musicians and small businesses
🎵 Music industry advice
🎵 Deep dives into music history
🎵 Practical, actionable tips you can actually use

My goal is to inspire, educate, and maybe even entertain along the way. I hope you’ll find something meaningful in what I’m putting out there.

The first video just launched here: https://youtu.be/ys8eh-_GeyM?si=siKFL9NX8EYmBnOX

If this sounds like your kind of thing, I’d love for you to join me on this journey. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com//

Here’s to creating, sharing, and growing together in 2025. 💡🎶

11/15/2024

🚨Just Announced!🚨 VRSTY is coming to the The Ritz Theater in Scranton on November 29 for a BLACK FRIDAY THROWDOWN! Any locals interested in being part of the show contact [email protected] and [email protected].

Get your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/Ddp7D

Note: All tickets from the rescheduledSeptember 14 date will be honored!

10/04/2024

NEPA Horror Fest x 1120 Mag 🤝🙌🤘

NEPA Horror Fest Celebrates 10 Years of Thrills and Chills!

NEPA Horror Fest, a bi-annual celebration of the local horror and punk communities, held every June and October at the iconic Circle Drive-In in Dickson City, Pennsylvania kicks off tonight, October 3rd, with Miss Spooky Scranton Awards Ceremony at infamous The TheVspot Bar in Scranton and features after party music with Cortez, Salem Moon, and Avalanche Paths.

Tomorrow, October 4th at The Circle Drive-In in Dickson City, the fest features 13 Short Films from talented independent local, regional, and international creators.

The fest then celebrates it's 10 Year Anniversary with the Ladies of Elm Street, a meet and greet with TEN actresses from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies! And if that weren't enough, Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market hosts over 50 vendors, live music, and food trucks. Later in the evening, the fest continues with screenings of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)!

And the thrills and chills keep going the next day! On Sunday October 6th, the fest is holding screenings of Screenings of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991).

Now that's a proper celebration of ten years!

Check out the interview with NEPA Horror Fest creator Bobby Keller.

1. What inspired you to start the NEPA Horror Fest 10 years ago and how has it evolved since?

I was originally approached to screen a horror film that I had made at a local venue around Halloween time, and I knew of a handful of other local filmmakers who had both short and feature horror films made, so in turn I decided to put together a film festival. I figured it would be a one time thing, but it sure as sugar wasn’t.

2. What sets NEPA Horror Fest apart from other horror festivals?

I strive to make us stand out to both the celebrity guest and the fans attending. I want the actor or actress to have a day that they’ll never forget and show how much their career has impacted the horror genre and the lives of their fans. They deserve to be appreciated.

3. What's your favorite horror movie of all time, and why?

It’s Alive 3: Island of the Alive because the mutant babies are real big in that one. I wouldn’t f**k with the It’s Alive baby.

4. Can you share a particularly memorable celebrity guest encounter?

All of them. But not my personal encounters. My favorite part of the event is hearing the fans and guests interact with each other. It’s really special to me. It fills a void in my pumpkin-bippy heart.

5. What do you attribute the festival's success to?

Everyone who’s ever bought a ticket, had a vendor table, submitted a film, volunteered, or snuck in. And all the s**t talkers.

6. What's the most surreal moment you've experienced while organizing the festival? Any favorite memories?

I swallowed a bee at the event in 2020 by accident. I was pi**ed.

7. Who would be your ultimate guest be for an NEPA Horror Fest meet and greet?

Mushroom. The dog from Gremlins and Pumpkinhead.

8. What's the best advice you've received from a fellow festival organizer?

That’s classified information! Haha.

9. Have you ever faced any significant challenges or setbacks, and how did you overcome them?

I’ll let you know after this weekend, haha.

10. How do you think the festival has impacted the local arts and culture scene?

I just hope I’m doing my part to facilitate an event where artists can come together and celebrate each other and make new connections in their careers. And have fun.

11. How do you balance your own creative interests with the demands of organizing the festival?

This is pretty much all that I do now. The festival is my baby….a baby with fangs…and green s**t in its diaper.

12. How do you think attendees will react to the 13 Short Films X event? Are there any films in particular that your excited to show?

We kick off the event with a short film that was actually produced by Bill Moseley! And we have three local films this year! And I hope all the fans pass out from fright. Just don’t throw up, I don’t want to clean FAN PUKE.

13. Are there any local businesses or organizations you're particularly proud to partner with?

The Ritz Theater! After I hibernate after this event, we have some tricks up our sleeves and I’ll be collaborating with them on some cool events in 2025 if all goes as planned!

14. The fest expanded this year in celebration of 10 years. What are your plans for future NEPA Horror Fest events and will any of this year's additions continue?

It honestly depends on how this weekend goes. Myself and Jess Meoni, my co-organizer have really taken on a lot this weekend.

15. What's the most challenging aspect of organizing the festival?

I’ll find out this weekend, haha. We’ve never had more than 3 celebrity guests and we have 10 now.

16. What's the most important lesson you've learned from 10 years of running the festival?

I learn a new lesson every year and try to grow and evolve from them.

17. How has organizing the festival impacted your life? (besides anxiety, stress, and losing sleep.)

I don’t remember what my life was like before the festival, so I guess that’s a good thing.

18. What message do you hope attendees take away from the NEPA Horror Fest experience?

That Freddy Krueger is real.

Interview by: Keith Perks

10/02/2024

10/02/2024

09/20/2024

Look Back Luna brought down the house at with a dynamite acoustic set!

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09/20/2024

took a trip up 81 from Harrisburg to rip up Harry's stage for the start of the Electric City Music Conference's second day!

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09/20/2024

Joe Billy brought the folk-punk goodness to The Bog on day two of the Electric City Music Conference!

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09/20/2024

Things got spicy when took TheVspot Bar stage at the Electric City Music Conference!

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