Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, June 25 through Thursday, July 1.
With the continued easing of COVID-19-related restrictions, more live music venues across the area are hosting performances. 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 at some locations due to remaining COVID-19 restrictions, and masks and social distancing may be required. Please be responsible, and respect others’ personal space if they wish to socially distance from other people.
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!
In the words of Steppenwolf’s popular song, if you are a motorcycle fan, this is the weekend to “get your motor runnin'” in these parts and “head out on the highway” for multiple motorcycle-related events happening in the region. The PA Roundhouse Rally reconvenes at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson in Duncansville, Johnstown’s Thunder In the Valley returns after missing last year due to COVID-19, and Cambria Summit ABATE’s Bike Fest happens at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Ebensburg this weekend as well. Plus individual bars and venues are staging their own events in conjunction with the motorcycle celebrations this weekend. See the listing below for all the music-related events tied in with the roar of motorcycle thunder this weekend, and who is performing where and when.
After the weekend motorcycle thunder has subsided, activities begin to gear up for July 4 next weekend, including the start of the July 4 celebration and 100 Year Celebration at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The annual Ag Parade happens Tuesday evening, and musically, The Lawn Darts entertain on Wednesday, Ricky Lee performs Thursday, and Bone Jacked provides the rock’n’roll next Friday, July 2.
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 6/25:
“Thunder in the Valley,” Johnstown:
– People’s Natural Gas Park: Van Waylon (1 p.m.), Jimmy Adler (4 p.m.), Jasmine Cain (7 p.m.), Colt Ford (10 p.m.)
– Central Park: Full Kilt (11 a.m.), Fubar (2 p.m.), Saddle Up (5 p.m.), Giants Of Science (8 p.m.)
– Biker Mall: Dan Vavrek (4 p.m.), Hot Wax (7 p.m.), Felix & the Hurricanes (10 p.m.)
“Thunder at the Freight Station,” Johnstown; featuring Fuse (3 p.m.), Sourmash (6 p.m.) and Hair Force One (9 p.m.)
“PA Roundhouse Rally” with Cottonmouth (5 p.m.) and Downshift (8 p.m.) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville
Alec Henderson at Stadium Pub, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
Even the Odds at Balance Restaurant (Mission Inn Event Stage), Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Octane at Jim and Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
The Dillybeans at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
“Friday in the ‘Fonte” with John “JT” Thompson at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte (starts 5 p.m.)
“Friday Flights and Acoustics” with Jud Mantz at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Capt. Bisquick at Lakemont Park (C2 Trolley House), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Ron “Music Man” Balestino at Iron Pint Brewing, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Erik Rhodes at Bella Terra Vineyard, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Tanner Michael Means at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Brother Jack’s Lost Cause at ReKlaimed Vines, Huntingdon (outdoor, starts 6 p.m.)
White Shadow at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
“June Pasture Party” with Bruce Schettig at Valewood Farms, Cresson (starts 6 p.m.)
“Bike Fest” at American Legion Fairgrounds, Ebensburg; featuring Stacy & the Rejects (6 p.m.), Fuse (9 p.m.) and Matt Pletcher (12 midnight)
Robert Spinelli at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Pure Cane Sugar at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Natascha & a Spy Boy at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Flashpoint at Unter Uns, Altoona (99th Anniversary Celebration, starts 7 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
“Summer Acoustic BBQ” with Matt Otis at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic at Bedford Arts Collective (formerly Locality), Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Ken Gray at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Metal to the Masses II” with Offensive, Race the Rat and Random Ties at McGarvey’s, Altoona (doors open 7:30 p.m.)
Rogan Allen & Friends at Buccinese Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
100 Proof at Duncansville VFW, Duncansville (starts 8 p.m.)
Dylan Miller at Huntingdon VFW, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
The Desperadoes with Jimmy Adler at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Rust at Slammin’ Sams, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Caryn Dixon at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Forth Street at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Patton Eagles, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Midnight Graffiti at Stadium Pub, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
ONLINE: Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
SATURDAY 6/26:
“Lucid Rumble” at Reservoir Park, Tyrone; featuring Kevo Can’t Dance, Ghettospok, John Peacefire, Lucid Youth, Large Eyes, Nik Mik, Jesse and the Ghost, Crazed Visions, Neon Hotel/Tois and Skyline Drive (starts 11 a.m.)
“Thunder in the Valley,” Johnstown:
– People’s Natural Gas Park: The Stickers (1 p.m.), S’wearing Hats (4 p.m.), Jasmine Cain (7 p.m.), Hairball (10 p.m.)
– Central Park: Bastard Bearded Irishmen (12:30 p.m.), Willow Hill (3 p.m.), Gone South (6 p.m.), Stone Bridge Blues Band (9 p.m.)
– Biker Mall: Right Turn Clyde (1 p.m.), Norman Nardini (4 p.m.), Jukehouse Bombers (7 p.m.), Cajun Norm and the Jam Band (10 p.m.)
Tim Scott Band at Jim and Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
“Thunder at the Freight Station,” Johnstown; featuring This Indecision (2 p.m.), Bad Mother Trucker and Three Legged Dog
“PA Roundhouse Rally” with MAD Acoustics (3 p.m.), Jack Squat (5 p.m.) and Cowboy (Kid Rock Tribute) (8 p.m.) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville
Rue Moyer at The Brew Coffee & Tap, Tyrone (Two-Year Anniversary Party, starts 5 p.m.)
1 Over 8 at Jim and Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
Triple A Blues Band at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
Matthew Sheedy at Iron Pint Brewing, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Autobahn at Unter Uns, Altoona (99th Anniversary Celebration, starts 6 p.m.)
Bruce Schettig at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Past Tymes at Muskrat Beach #2, Prince Gallitzin State Park (starts 6 p.m.)
“Bike Fest” at American Legion Fairgrounds, Ebensburg; featuring K4 Kountry (6 p.m.), Giants Of Science w/Paper Plants (8 p.m.) and Matt Pletcher (12 midnight)
Scottie at Bella Terra Vineyard, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Wild Desire (Stephanie & Bob of Stephanie & the Wild Hearts) at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Anita Roseborough at Steele Farm, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Balance Restaurant (Mission Inn Event Stage), Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Time Zone at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Caledonia at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Robin Hood Brewing Co., Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
Chris Rattie & the New Rebels at Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
The Long Haired Glasses at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Stay Tuned at Stadium Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Paradigm and Maul at The Palace, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Ellie Lee at Boulevard Grill, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Trianon Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Forth Street at Bellwood VFW, Bellwood (starts 8 p.m.)
Urban Myth at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 8 p.m.)
Eric McCrum at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Sgt. Bob at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns (acoustic) at We Are Inn (Lobby Grille), Philipsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Star 69 at Bedford Moose, Bedford (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rusty Shackles at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Fly-By at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (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.)
SUNDAY 6/27:
Open Mic at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 1 p.m.)
Jasmine Cain at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
“Thunder in the Valley,” Johnstown:
– People’s Natural Gas Park: Van Waylon (starts 1:30 p.m.)
– Central Park: The Boomers (starts 1:30 p.m.)
– Biker Mall: Full Kilt (starts 1:30 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Baker Mansion (lawn), Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Stadium Pub, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Voodoo Brewing Co., State College (starts 2 p.m.)
Jeff Perigo & Friends at Jim and Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Clay Bowser at First Catholic Slovak Band Hall, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Dan Vavrek at Tremont Club, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Jack Martin at Minersville PNA, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 4 p.m.)
Wounded Moose (5 p.m.) and Krazy Kat Daddies (6 p.m.) at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown
Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ at Mill Creek Drive-In, Mill Creek (starts 7 p.m.)
“Summer Sounds from the Gazebo” with Taylor Brothers at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
ONLINE SHOW: John “JT Blues” Thompson live stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
MONDAY 6/28:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 6/29:
Open Mic with Jason Adams at 3 Dots, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Open Mic with Bob Welsh at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 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.)
WEDNESDAY 6/30:
Felix & the Hurricanes at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Lawn Darts at Morrison’s Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg (July 4 Week/100 Year Celebration, starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
THURSDAY 7/1:
Ricky Lee at Morrison’s Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg (July 4 Week/100 Year Celebration, starts 7 p.m.)
ONLINE: Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
ONLINE: Bob Helbig Live Stream (Facebook, 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.
