We’re excited to have you perform at the 11th Annual Electric City Music Conference! Please read this entire email. It’s A LOT. But it’s all important.

Contact information: 

  • ECMC Executive Director: Joe Caviston (joseph.caviston@gmail.com, 570-947-7799). Text Only Please!
  • ECMC head of operations: David Switzer – 570-814-7631 – Your best bet. Try him first. If you can’t get him, hit Joe up.

Getting to town.

Thursday – The party starts!

You’re all invited to join us for the Steamtown Music Awards on Thursday, September 12! This event is Scranton’s biggest night of music. It takes place at the V Spot in Scranton. We have 35+ awards, live performances, a red carpet, interviews, and photos with hundreds of local musicians and music fans. Most importantly, you can connect with so many musicians and music industry professionals all in one place. Come party with us!

More info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/997268987387

Hotel Recommendations for the weekend:

Friday and Saturday

Upon your arrival, you’re going to want to head to the V Spot. This is where you will check your band in, pick up your swag bags and pick up your artist passes that will get you into all the performances, awards and educational events all weekend.

The V Spot’s address is 906 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508.

Registration will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14.

Schedules

10 a.m. – Both Days, Registration and FREE Coffee and light Breakfast.

Registration for these events is encouraged. But, you can just show up.

Friday, September 13

Saturday, September 14

All educational events will take place at The V Spot.

Now, what you’ve been waiting for, here is your load in and line-up information!

The V Spot

Thursday, September 12 

Address: 906 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA

Load in: 5:30pm – Justin Bravo and the Kind, you will load in fully at 5:30 pm. Because IVY is an acoustic act, she will set up in front of your gear. All other acts. You will immediately begin loading on stage when the performer finishes their set. You can stage your equipment in the back hall behind the stage before your set to get a hump start.NOTE: We will be giving out awards on the front of stage, don’t worry, just load in around us. We will make it work!

Backline information: There will be a house drum kit at the V Spot. Bring your own breakables, thrown, snare, etc.

Sound Engineer: Matt Kester Productions – mattkester@hotmail.com – Please reach out with any weird requests

Tracks: Please email your tracks to djhersh20@hotmail.com – ASAP.

Each act will perform 3 songs. Portland Frank, you may play extra if you’d like since you’re last.

7:30-7:45 PM – IVY

8:00-8:15 PM – Justin Bravo & the Kind

8:30-8:45 PM – Cat Matthews
9:00-9:15 PM – Gracie Jane Sinclair

9:30-9:45 PM – Pucker Up!
10:00-10:15 PM – Methadonix

10:30-10:45 PM – Retrovai
11:00-11:30 PM – Portland Frank
11:30-Midnight – DJ Hersh

Friday, September 13

Address: 906 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA

Load in: 5:30 pm. Ded and Buryd will be loaded on stage at 5:30 p.m. All other acts will load on as soon as the band before them finishes. You can stage your equipment in the back hall behind the stage before your set to get a hump start.

Backline information: There will be a house drum kit at the V Spot. Bring your own breakables, thrown, snare, etc.

Sound Engineer: Matt Kester Productions – mattkester@hotmail.com – Please reach out with any weird requests

Pine Creek Academy had to have surgery and had to drop the show. So, some times have been adjusted.

7:00-7:30 PMdED and BURYdedmalaker@gmail.com570 282-1601
8:00-8:30 PMGhost Of The Milljpkender1@gmail.com610-457-7092
9:00-9:30 PMVariant Seasonvariantseason@gmail.com570-351-2847
10:00-10:30PMMercy Gangkroon17@gmail.com917-723-1293
11:00-12:00 AMIssues Korn Tributejonathansnow17@yahoo.com570 877-2037
12:30 AM The Black Layerjjanick68@hotmail.com570-817-0129


Saturday, September 14

Address: 906 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA

Load in: 5:00 pm. Generation Underground will be loaded on stage at 5:30 p.m. All other acts will load on as soon as the band before them finishes. You can stage your equipment in the back hall behind the stage before your set to get a hump start.

Backline information: There will be a house drum kit at the V Spot. Bring your own breakables, thrown, snare, etc.

Sound Engineer: Matt Kester Productions – mattkester@hotmail.com – Please reach out with any weird requests

6:00-6:30 PMGeneration Undergroundgenerationundergroundband@gmail.com908-770-4263
7:00-7:30 PMFatal Misconceptionfatalxmisconception@yahoo.com5708808714
8:00-8:30 PMValendinathebandvalendina@gmail.com610-803-6331
9:00-9:30 PMStay Loudstayloudband@gmail.com570-903-6927
10:00-10:30 PMThe Phoenix Withinphoenixwithinrock@gmail.com
11:00-12:00 AMThe Aegeandavidxkline@gmail.com570-290-5327
12:30-1:30 PMFrom A Nightmarefanbandmd@gmail.com

Harry’s

Friday, September 13

Address: 302 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA

Load in: 6:00 PM – Acid Rat! – All other bands, you will load in as soon as the band finishes. You can stage equipment on the sidewalk right before you load in, but do not leave it unattended. 

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: Matt Kester Productions – mattkester@hotmail.com – Please reach out with any weird requests

Note: A band dropped and was replaced by Acid Rat! Stoked to have them. So times have been slightly altered.

7:00-7:30 PMAcid Rat!acidratofficial@gmail.com(570)468-5123
8:00-8:30 PMCo. Spiralscospirals@gmail.com215-779-9606
9:00-9:30 PMThe Werhun Bandrich@thewerhunband.com570-991-5157
10:00-10:30 PMJames G Barry BandJgb211@nyu.edu718-745-0207
11:00-11:45 PMJustin Bravo & The Kindjustinbravothekind@gmail.com254-661-2134
12:15-1:30 PMFaceless djwarakomski@yahoo.com570-242-4640

Saturday, September 14

Address: 302 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA

Load in: 6:00 PM – LivesLost- All other bands, you will load in as soon as the band finishes. You can stage equipment on the sidewalk right before you load in, but do not leave it unattended. 

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: Matt Kester Productions – mattkester@hotmail.com – Please reach out with any weird requests

7:00-7:30 PMLIVES LOSTLiveslostband@gmail.com
8:00-8:30 PMDeviant Saintsjsmash775@gmail.com
9:00-9:30 PMThe After Hours
10:00-10:30 PMElephants Dancingelephantsdancingmusic@gmail.com
11:00-12:00 AMMeet Me on Marciethebrowninitiative695@gmail.com
12:30-1:30 AMThe 335abigail.chase100@gmail.com

The Bog

Friday, September 13

Address: 341 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA

Load in: 6:00 PM – John Garcia – All other bands, you will load in as soon as the band finishes. You can stage equipment on the sidewalk right before you load in, but do not leave it unattended. 

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: Freeze – thatsounddude@hotmail.com – 570-466-7975 – Please send stage plots or contact him with anything you need.

7:00-7:30 PMJohn Garciawearejhr@gmail.com(717) 943-9834
8:00-8:30 PMThe Casper Bandjrkul393@gmail.com5708519908
9:00-9:30 PMTedd Hazzardteddandthehazards@gmail.com5705828855
10:00-10:30PMThe Whiskey Batsthewhiskeybats@gmail.com570-578-4262
11:00-11:30 PMMeanderthalMeanderthal123@gmail.com570-441-7935
12:00-12:30 AMNo Take Backsnotakebacksbandpa@gmail.com607-725-7787
1:00-1:30 AMVitruviabooking@vitruviamusic.com6107909712

Saturday, September 14

Address: 341 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA

Load in: 5:00 PM – John Fedo – All other bands, you will load in as soon as the band finishes. You can stage equipment on the sidewalk right before you load in, but do not leave it unattended. 

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: Freeze – thatsounddude@hotmail.com – 570-466-7975 – Please send stage plots or contact him with anything you need.

6:00-6:30 PMJohn Fedojfedo@echoes.net
7:00-7:30 PMJoe Billycontact@joebillymusic.com201-259-5269
8:00-8:45 PMOld DaggersOld.DaggersSWB@gmail.com570-881-3845
9:15-10:15 PMEndless Mikemichaelmiller501@gmail.com
10:45-11:30 pmDas Black Milkdasblackmilk@gmail.com570-702-9571
12:00-1:00 amThe Summittsbeatles408@gmail.com570-780-8172

Backyard Ale House

Friday, September 13

Address: 523 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18503

Load in: 6:30PM – Joe Lannigan – All other bands, you will load in as soon as the band finishes. You can stage equipment on the sidewalk right before you load in, but do not leave it unattended. 

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: Mike Nasser | stage@backyardalehouse.com | 570-840-4892 – Please send stage plots or contact him with anything you need.

7:30-8:30 PMJoey Lanniganlanniganjosephr@gmail.com908 763 6667
9:00-10:00 PMBrendan Michael Smithbrendanmichaelsmith@gmail.com560-280-5428
10:30-11:30 PMThe Band Amazing
12:00AM-1:30Roaming the Hallsemmabealla13@gmail.com

Saturday, September 14

Address: 523 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18503

Load in: 6:30PM – Imber Solis – All other bands, you will load in as soon as the band finishes. You can stage equipment on the sidewalk right before you load in, but do not leave it unattended.

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: Mike Nasser | stage@backyardalehouse.com | 570-840-4892 – Please send stage plots or contact him with anything you need.

7:30-8:15 PMImber Solisimbersolisofficial@gmail.com740-816-3983
8:45-9:15 PMElle Taranis (Full Band)elletaranismusic@gmail.com
9:45-10:15 PMTelevision Skiestelevisionskiesofficial@gmail.com845-665-3560
10:30- 12:30 PMPhat Beatz throw back partydjhersh20@hotmail.com
12:30-1:30 AMDJ Hersh (80’s power hour)djhersh20@hotmail.com

The Shakes Space

Friday, September 13

Address: 300 Lackawanna Ave Suite #122, Scranton, PA (inside of the Marketplace at Steamtown / Steamtown Mall – You’ll park in the parking garage)

Load in: 4:00 PM – There is plenty of room, you can load in all your equipment early and stage it in the backstage area.

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue. If you have tracks – you MUST BRING SOMETHING TO PLAY YOUR MUSIC. Phone / ipad / laptop / computer – also bring ALL aux cords and dongles you may need – Contact Spencer to make sure you have what you need!

Sound Engineer: Spencer Shotto – sshotto@scrantonshakes.com – 570-878-9229 – Please send stage plots or contact him with anything you need.

5:00 – 5:30 PMJay Lotusjaylotus11@gmail.com570-591-4370
5:45 – 6:15 PMSleeping Colorssleepingcolors123@gmail.com5707026276
6:30 – 7:00 PMThe Grand Kaitpmitchell20@gmail.com570-762-6950
7:15 – 7:45 PMFrank Shannonfrank.shannon.music@gmail.com570-362-9876
8:00PM-8:30 PMA Day Without Loveadaywithoutlove@gmail.com

Saturday, September 14

Address: 300 Lackawanna Ave Suite #122, Scranton, PA (inside of the Marketplace at Steamtown / Steamtown Mall – You’ll park in the parking garage)

Load in: 4:00 PM – There is plenty of room, you can load in all your equipment early and stage it in the backstage area.

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue. If you have tracks – you MUST BRING SOMETHING TO PLAY YOUR MUSIC. Phone / ipad / laptop / computer – also bring ALL aux cords and dongles you may need – Contact Spencer to make sure you have what you need!

Sound Engineer: Spencer Shotto – sshotto@scrantonshakes.com – 570-878-9229 – Please send stage plots or contact him with anything you need.

2Humblehumblerecords88@gmail.com570 209 6462
A Spectacular Failureaspectacularfailuremusic@gmail.com210-535-0079
Joe LombardoTheRobinsonadepa@gmail.com
Sweet Anne Mariesweetannemariemusic@gmail.com570-778-4276
Look Back Lunalookbackluna@gmail.com

Mutant Brewing

Friday, September 13

Address: 121 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA

Load in: 6:30 Pm – through the front door. Keep the music sound level super respectful of the brewery, remember where you’re playing 🙂 

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: Kyle Demko – Kyledemko@yahoo.com – 570-417-9523

7:30 – 8:30 PMIvy (Rachel Bradshaw)rebradshaw01@gmail.com570-507-4768
8:45-9:45 PMKyle Demkokyleddemko@yahoo.com570-417-9523
10:00-10:45 PMJimmy Strangerashlynn072108@yahoo.com272-446-9089
11:00-11:30 PMElle Taraniselletaranismusic@gmail.com

Saturday, September 14

Address: 121 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA

Load in: 6:30 Pm – through the front door. Keep the music sound level super respectful of the brewery, remember where you’re playing 🙂 

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: John Bradley – 570-878-8228

Bands, note that Mutant accidentally booked two events this day. So, some times have been adjusted. Not much. But they have been to accommodate the other bands and the movie premier. Just more fans and fun for everyone!

Time SlotArtistEmailPhone
6:00-6:45Sleeping Colors
7:00-7:30Rob Mordanrobmordan@yahoo.com570-259-9430
7:45-8:15Emme Ryanemmeryan.official@gmail.com(484)-869-4595
8:30-9:00Jackson Coleactionjacksoncole@gmail.com443-904-4344
9:15-9:45Rocky Allenrockyallenmusic@gmail.com5702205667
10:00-10:30Mason Wheelermwheeler9916@yahoo.com5709030524
10:30-10:45“One Stunning Day”This is a quick 15 min move premier 
11:00-11:30Jupie
11:45-12:15tiny moon

The Marketplace at Steamtown

Friday, September 13

Address: 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 

Load in: You will park in the parking garage of the Marketplace. Take the ELEVATOR up to the first floor. You’ll play on the stage directly in front of the elevator!

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: There is no sound engineer here. There will be a vocal mic and a speaker. Please keep your sound SUPER respectful to the marketplace customers. No profanity from this stage. 

4:00-4:45 PMBrandon Isaiahbrandonisaiahproject@gmail.com973-204-1044
5:00-5:45 PMSam Troytandvgarage@gmail.com5702405724
6:00 – 6:45 PMJonn MonieZombiesopus@gmail.com

Friday, September 14

Address: 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 

Load in: You will park in the parking garage of the Marketplace. Take the ELEVATOR up to the first floor. You’ll play on the stage directly in front of the elevator!

Backline information: There is no backline at this venue.

Sound Engineer: There is no sound engineer here. There will be a vocal mic and a speaker. Please keep your sound SUPER respectful to the marketplace customers. No profanity from this stage. 

4:00-4:45 PM242tranquiltestimony38@gmail.com570-229-1043
5:00-5:45 PMCondition Oaklandconditionoaklandbooking@live.com
6:00 – 6:45 PMSquid Sterlingdavestevensbk@gmail.com570-878-4521

The Ritz Theater

Friday, September 13

Address: 222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503

Load in: 4:30-5pm

Backline information: Drums will be backlined here. All performers should being their breakables, seat, etc. If you have tracks, e-mail them to djhersh20@hotmail.com ASAP.

Early entry VIP: There is an early entry VIP ticket that sold out, that will grand the holders the ability to get in early at 6pm for a happy hour in the lounge outside of the main entrance to the venue. There is a bar there, this is where you’ll set up merch. You are all invited to hang out. This isn’t mandatory, but it will be a fun way to connect with the attendees if you wish.

Sound Engineer: Daniel@thertiztheater.com and Eric@theritztheater.com

A separate email dedicated to this show will come as a follow up with more info on sets.

7:15-7:30Gus the SavageRODERIKBAND@gmail.com
8:45-8:10RODERIKgusthesavage570@gmail.com
8:35-8:50Layullayulofficial@gmail.com
9:05-9:20Retrovairetrovaiband@gmail.com
9:30-9:45Ed Cuozzouniversitydrivemusic@gmail.com
10:00-1:30EMO NIGHTdjhersh20@hotmail.com
11:00:00 PMJaz Zappjazzepatos21@gmail.com

Saturday, September 14

Address: 222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503

Load in: 4:00 – Aaron Fink would like to sound check around 4pm.

Backline information: Drums will be backlined here. All performers should bring their breakables, seats, etc.

Sound Engineer: Daniel@thertiztheater.com and Eric@theritztheater.com

6:00-6:30 PMBetty White DevilBettyWhiteDevil@gmail.com
7:00-7:30 PMTatianatatianatell.llc@gmail.com
8:00-8:30 PMNORTON IVgracesdownfall@gmail.com
9:00-9:30 PMGINA FRITZGinafritzct@gmail.com
10:00-10:30 PMAaron Finkaaronfink3000@gmail.com
11:00-11:45 PMVRSTY