CAMELBACK, 1 Camelback Road, Tannersville, presents live music at its Thirsty Camel Bar & Grill and at Glen Lodge. Thirsty Camel schedule: January 28—Aardvarks, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; January 29—Pair of Nuts, 2 p.m.to 6 p.m.; February 3—Lonely Toby, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; February 4—No Where Slow, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Coors Light Promo); February 5—Happy Medium, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; February 10—Pair of Nuts, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; February 11—Pink Slip, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Sam Adams Promo). Numerous events take place at Camelback every weekend. For more information: (570) 629-1661, (800) 233-8100; www.skicamelback.com.
CRESCENT LODGE is an elegant country inn resort on Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy exceptional food, with dinner music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays by blues/jazz piano of Michael Fossa. He has performed with The Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger, among other legends. Known for a refined atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask about lodging packages. Spas, championship golf, horseback riding, outlet shopping, outdoor adventure park, indoor water park, and a casino are nearby. Call (570) 595-7486 or (800) 392-9400; visit www.crescentlodge.com.
EHRHARDT’S RESORT & RESTAURANT features live music on Friday nights. The lineup includes Rich Horvath on January 27, Abbey Road on February 3 and 30 Pack Light on February 10. 205 Route 507; (570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts.com.
FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill offers luxury rooms and villas, food court, sports pub, and Tuscan Grille. In Wintergreens, Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Brain Freeze Trivia team trivia game for ages 21+, hosted by Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning. Enjoy Karaoke on the weekends. Live bands perform every weekend at the Trolley Stop Pub. Astor Room features well-known performers. Entertainment and many amenities are open to the public, as well as to guests of the resort. (570) 588-9500, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com.
JACK FROST BIG BOULDER offers extensive après-ski and an entertainment destination in its own right. Live music at Boulder View Tavern, Cantina, Tbar and E-2000 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Artists appearing include: High Strung: February 10; YMI: February 11, February 24 & 25; The Approach: February 11; AcoustiKatz: February 11, February 17; Mother Nature’s Sons: February 11, February 25; The Zone: February 18; Jim Roberti Band: February 18; Tribes: February 18 & 19; Mike Weyrauch: February 18; Fake Uncle Jack: February 19; Windfall: February 19, February 28; Pair of Nuts: February 19; UUU: February 25; Kartune: February 25. Check JFBB website for venues, performers, dates and times: www.jfbb.com/events/music. Big Boulder, 1 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 570-443-8425. Jack Frost, 1 Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs features popular local bands and duos in two of its venues—Breaker’s and Bar Louie. Catch the stellar Marko Marcinko Trio Jazz Band every Friday (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.) at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Thursdays, the Steakhouse presents guitar trio The Blend. Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. (570) 831-2100.
SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware. The River Room Piano Bar and Lounge is the perfect spot for great music. On Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 p.m. to midnight, the talented and versatile pianist Flo Powell—also known as Lady Flo—dazzles with her extensive repertoire, which includes the works of Duke Ellington, Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, Cole Porter, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Bill Joel, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Billie Holliday and many more. Stools around the piano allow sing-a-long patrons to be close to the action. (570) 424-4000; (800) 742-9633.
THE INN AT POCONO MANOR—Lamplighter Lounge open from 11:30 a.m. and closing, as late as 2 a.m. Entertainment available Fridays & Saturdays. Route 314 and One Manor Drive. (570) 225-0167; (888) 374-1295.
THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware presents Those Fantastic Forties! Show times: January 28 at 8 p.m. and January 29 at 2 p.m. Also on slate is Ken White’s Visions of Johanna, a wonderfully written full-length comedic winner of the 2011 Shawnee One Act Winner Series. This original play centers on Stuart, who has lost his purpose in life. But a knock on the door may propel him into a new reality of flying horses, southern cooking and, best of all, love. Show times: February 4 & 11: 8 p.m.; February 5, 10 & 12: 2 p.m. Tickets for all shows are $18 for adults; $15 for seniors and $10 for children under 12. Call (570) 421-5093, email shawneeplayhouse@hotmail.com
