Elephants Dancing and The TRiBE return to the Chandelier Hall at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, at 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 1st, 2026. The two local favorites bring their high-energy lives shows to this intimate general admission space for a can’t-miss night of Northeastern Pennsylvania music.
Show Date and Time:
- Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 8:00 P.M.
On-Sale Dates:
- Exclusive pre-sale for Kirby Members begins Wednesday, February 11th, at 10:00 A.M.
- Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, February 13th, at 10:00 A.M.
How to Purchase:
- Online: kirbycenter.org, and ticketmaster.com.
- In-person: Visit the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
- By phone: Call the box office at 570-826-1100.
About Elephants Dancing:
High-energy, 5-piece, Reggae/Ska hailing from Northeast, PA. Elephants Dancing hits that sweet spot between catchy and angsty, with the influences of Reggae, Punk, and Ska. Dual-led vocals, ripping horns, and a big live sound, are staples of their multi-genre identity. Known for their energetic live shows, passion for songwriting, and gritty DIY touring, Elephants Dancing has become an East Coast standout over recent years.
Formed in 2015, Mike and Danny reunited on summer break and decided to start writing music together. The project started with the two spending time on the boardwalks of Jersey and Maryland and experimenting with songwriting styles and testing the waters. What started with a Singer-Songwriter/Reggae feel, over the next few years, blossomed to holster the upbeat and lively music the group creates today. Elephants Dancing has since supported acts such WAR!, Andy Frasco & the U.N, Bumpin Uglies, Ballyhoo!, Badfish, Tropidelic, Rome, The Wailers, Passafire, Kash’d Out, Joe Samba, Roots of Creation, and more.
After years of honing their sound, Elephants has released 2 full length albums, The Chronicles of Kevin & Ringo (2025) & Chill Like Penguins (2023). Their albums are dynamic, brimming with lyrical content, melodically captivating, and just straight up fun. The group, committed to growth and spreading their roots through the community, has been touring the East Coast heavy since 2023. Incorporating the talents of Dan Sperlein (Trombone), Adam Jonkman (Sax), and Nate Montella (Drums), alongside singers Michael Iorio (Vocals/Bass) and Danny Sales (Vocals/Guitar), Elephants Dancing is ready for the future and coming in hot. Stay posted for touring dates and new content.
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About The TRiBE:
Formed in 2018, The TRiBE is a six-piece R&B/Funk/Hip-Hop band from Northeastern PA. Gathering its members from a variety of genre-defying musical projects, The TRiBE quickly began making a name for itself in the greater Northeast jam circuit: crafting their trademark, multi-dimensional brand of “Feel-Good Music”.
“…oozes all the foot-tapping, head-bobbing soul, R&B, jazz, funk, and hip-hop you can handle in one sitting.”
– Rich Howells, nepascene.com
Inspired by the intellectual icons of old-school hip hop and the improv-heavy live shows of modern jam bands, The TRiBE seamlessly transitioned from their high-energy live show to a home-brewed, lo-fi approach to production with their first album release in 2020, Language!, which Solly Warner of NOTION.com called:
“…a string of well-crafted singles often built around a framework of funk-tinged, neo-soul grooves, boasting a contemporary approach to classic R&B writing styles and a soulful intonation.”
The TRiBE recently delivered their sophomore album, BIG STUFF, showcasing an even deeper dive into their lo-fi roots. Ever-evolving — and having undertaken a weekly residency in a backcountry coffee shop stage in Lehman, PA — The TRiBE has begun work on their third record which promises to strip back the layers of what makes their music so identifiable: a pocket groove, thoughtful lyricism, and an unmistakable ability to set the mood. The TRiBE is composed of Jordan Ramirez (vocals/rhythm guitar), Carl Krupa (sax/flute/clarinet), Andrew Sauter (lead guitar), Michael Wintermute (bass), Chris Langan (drums), and Angelo Miraglia (keys).
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