Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, April 9 through Thursday, April 15.
Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, many live music venues across the area are still not able to host performances at this time. The listing below includes both area live public shows and online live-streaming shows; keep checking back, as this listing will be updated as new shows are announced.
If you are attending a public show, be aware that seating and admission may be limited due to restrictions, and masks and social distancing may be required. Please respect others’ personal space if they wish to socially distance from others.
For online performances, if a “virtual tip jar” situation is available during live streams, please consider tipping these performers, and support them during this time when they cannot earn income playing shows at public venues. Websites for these performers are also listed; please consider purchasing their music digitally or via CD, which is another way to SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
FRIDAY 4/9:
PUBLIC SHOW: “Friday Wine Down” with Bill Ferrell at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Dylan Miller at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Jae Smith at Bella Terra Vineyard (formerly Briar Valley Winery), Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Pronoia .4 at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: The Evergreens at Mission Inn (Balance Restaurant), Johnstown (starts 6:15 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Lauren & Joe at The New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Craig Veltri at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Alyssa Hankey at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Jack Squat at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Russell Wilburn at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Night Train at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
ONLINE: Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
ONLINE: Ted McCloskey & Molly Countermine live stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
ONLINE: The Norman Nardini Show Episode 7: Serenade of the Love Dog (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
(Website: www.normannardini.com)
ONLINE: Central PA Music Hall Of Fame Presents: John Rossey Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
SATURDAY 4/10:
PUBLIC SHOW: Donny Burns Duo at Home D Pizzeria, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Anchor & Arrow at Robin Hood Brewing Company, Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Fully Loaded at Blue Knob Clubhouse Bar & Grill, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Felix & the Hurricanes at Pit Stop 271, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Nathaniel Mowery at Bella Terra Vineyards (formerly Briar Valley Winery), Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Jae Smith at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: White Shadow at Altoona Grand Hotel (Grouse’s Nest), Altoona (starts 6:30 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Bone Jacked at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Freedom Rocks at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Gov’t Cheeze at the First Catholic Slovak Bandhall, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Anger Box at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Urban Myth at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Donny Burns (acoustic) at We Are Inn (Lobby Grille), Philipsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Dan Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Van Waylon at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Fuse at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 9 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Shallow 9 at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello live stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
ONLINE: Saturday Night Livestream with Kelly and Mark of Biscuit Jam (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
ONLINE: Central PA Music Hall Of Fame Presents: Shea Quinn & Friends Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.theluvgods.com)
SUNDAY 4/11:
PUBLIC SHOW: Brad Fisher at Jim and Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Open Mic at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
ONLINE: Central PA Music Hall Of Fame Presents: Amber Nadine Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.ambernadine.com)
MONDAY 4/12:
ONLINE: Central PA Music Hall Of Fame Presents: Beka Jones Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
TUESDAY 4/13:
PUBLIC SHOW: “Alt Jams” featuring Wolfgang Moon, Jesse & the Ghost, Colin Lennox and Tois at JOOS, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
ONLINE: Brother Jack’s Happy Hour Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4 p.m.)
ONLINE: Chad Patterson Live on Facebook (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
ONLINE: Central PA Music Hall Of Fame Presents: Brandi LM and the Bottomshelf Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.brandilm.com)
WEDNESDAY 4/14:
PUBLIC SHOW: Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
ONLINE: “Car-Tunes” with Charlie Barath Facebook Live Stream (Facebook, starts 6 p.m.)
(Website: www.reverbnation.com/charliebarath)
ONLINE: Central PA Music Hall Of Fame Presents: Ed Allison Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
THURSDAY 4/15:
PUBLIC SHOW: Jordan, Lovett & Byrnes at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Justin Garman at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
ONLINE: Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
ONLINE: SOS PGH Season 2 – Week 2 Live Stream: Blues Night with John Pergal, Curtis Franciscus, Jim Franciscus, Jeanie Loutsenhizer, Tina Daniels, “Miss Freddye” Stover, Stevee Wellons, John Vento, Jenifer Lynn Baker, Patrick Lah, Charlie Barath, Jim McCullough, Rick Proudfoot, Fred Delu, Dave Resto, Eugene Perry, Cheryl Rinovato and Jeff Thurston (Starts 6 p.m., View through www.sos2020pgh.org; tickets $10 for all four weeks of the concert series, with proceeds helping the National Independent Venue Association [NIVA] Emergency Relief Fund and Save Our Stages)
ONLINE: Central PA Music Hall Of Fame Presents: Zach King Live Stream (Facebook, starts 6 p.m.)
(Website: www.kingfishandfriends.com/zach-king)
ONLINE: Bob Helbig Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
ONLINE: Blues Society of Central PA presents Virtual Jam (starts 7 p.m. at www.bscpblues.com)
ONLINE: “Virtually in the Palace (VIP) Experience” with Buffalo Rose live stream (The Palace Theatre’s and Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s Facebook pages, starts 7 p.m.)
(NOTE: More shows may be added to this list as information becomes available. Feel free to check back.)
To report additional shows or corrections to this listing, email information to jptheprofessor@gmail.com. Deadline to submit information for the initial posting is each Friday morning at 9 a.m.
