Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, August 6 through Thursday, August 12.
Among the highlights over the next seven days is the return of the Mass N Tha Grass Music & Art Festival, happening Friday through Sunday at the Sinking Valley Fairgrounds. This festival celebrates alternative music and arts originating from the Altoona and surrounding areas. The event features more than 30 bands and performers, plus art displays and demonstrations, food, refreshments and more. Overnight camping is available as well.
County fair season continues over the next week; the Clearfield County Fair wraps up its week on Saturday night with country headliners Russell Dickerson and Jameson Rodgers on the Grandstand stage. The annual Huntingdon County Fair then makes its return Sunday and continues through Saturday, with live musical entertainment each day.
The August edition of the PA Roundhouse Rally happens through Saturday at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson near Duncansville. Area lady-fronted bands take the spotlight on Friday with Stephanie & the Wild Hearts followed by This Albatross, and Ozzy Osbourne tribute act The Land Of Ozz headlines a three-band slate on Saturday.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul presents “Summerfest: Feed the Need” at People’s Natural Gas Park in Johnstown on Saturday, as former NBC “The Voice” finalist Josh Gallagher headlines a day of music for a great cause.
Lots of other live music performances happen on outdoor and indoor stages throughout the region over the next week; see the listing below for more details, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 8/6:
“Mass N Tha Grass” Art & Music Festival at Sinking Valley Fairgrounds, Skelp: featuring The Pines (11 a.m.), Jesse & the Ghost (12 noon), Anti-Corn League (1 p.m.), Brandon Russell (2 p.m.), Wolfgang Moon (3 p.m.), Ghettospok (4 p.m.), Lucid Youth (5 p.m.), Skyline Drive (6:15 p.m.), Lloyd (7:30 p.m.), Walkney (8:30 p.m.), Pennsoulvanians (9:30 p.m.), Crazed Visions (11:15 p.m.), Vehement (12:30 a.m.) and Dr. Chance Bartleby & the ? (1:45 a.m.)
Clearfield County Fair, Clearfield:
– Grove Stage: Taylor Mason (2, 6 and 9:30 p.m.), 8 Track Daze (5, 8 p.m.)
“Pennsylvania Roundhouse Rally” at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville; featuring Stephanie & the Wild Hearts (5 p.m.) and This Albatross (8 p.m.)
“Pasture Party” with Asbury Lane at Valewood Farms, Cresson (starts 5 p.m.)
Sam Christensen at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Levity Brewing presents “Concert in the Park” with Uptown Jazz and Midnight Lights at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
The Boomers at Lakemont Park (C2 Trolley House), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Camp Anderson, Tyrone (Warriors, Weapons & Wheels Benefit Ride, starts 6 p.m.)
Buck Walt Carey at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Washington Slept Here at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at ReKlaimed Vines, Huntingdon (outdoor, starts 6 p.m.)
“Concerts in the Park” with Jeff Webb & the Delectable Sound at Penn Eben Park, Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Natascha & The Spy Boys at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at Old Farmhouse Eatery & Brewery, Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
Rokkandy at Millheim Hotel, Millheim (starts 6 p.m.)
Obvious Pocket at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 6 p.m.)
“Summer Acoustic BBQ” with Rue Moyer at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
The Wilbur & Ethel Show at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
“Let’s Flamingle Bash Luau & Beach Party” at American Legion Fairgrounds, Ebensburg; featuring The Morgan James Experience (7 p.m.) and Rivot (10 p.m.)
“First Friday” with Kristi Jean & Her Ne’er Do Wells, downtown State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Ed N’Born at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
Fuse at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“Concert on the Village Green” with RIFF at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Flashbang at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Government Cheese at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Slovak Educational Club, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Rust at Windber Slovak Club, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Minersville PNA, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 8/7:
“Mass N Tha Grass” Art & Music Festival at Sinking Valley Fairgrounds, Skelp; featuring Brother Jack’s Lost Cause (9 a.m.), The Pines (10 a.m.), Tois (11 a.m.), Resounded Art (12 noon), Alyssa Hankey (1 p.m.), Dillin Ickes (2 p.m.), Dr. Chance Bartleby & the ? (3 p.m.), John Peacefire (4 p.m.), The Jaded Lips (5:15 p.m.), Starboard Sparrows (6:30 p.m.), JoJo Stella (7:45 p.m.), The Roof (9:30 p.m.), Sijel (11:15 p.m.), Memory Collector (12:30 a.m.), Oliver Squash (1:45 a.m.)
Calvary Open Mic with Rokkandy at Tyrone Train Station, Tyrone (starts 11 a.m.)
The Cresson Bros. at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 1 p.m.)
Clearfield County Fair, Clearfield:
– Grove Stage: Taylor Mason (2, 5:30 and 8 p.m.)
– Grandstand Stage: Russell Dickerson, Jameson Rodgers and The Hobbs Sisters (starts 7 p.m.)
“Pennsylvania Roundhouse Rally” at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville; featuring Bone Jacked (3 p.m.), Roadkill (5 p.m.) and The Land Of Ozz (Ozzy Osbourne tribute) (8 p.m.)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul presents “Summerfest: Feed the Need” at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring Dan Vavrek, Felix & the Hurricanes and Josh Gallagher (starts 3 p.m.)
“Let’s Flamingle Bash Luau & Beach Party” at American Legion Fairgrounds, Ebensburg; featuring Rick Ramsey (5 p.m.), Stacy & the Rejects (7 p.m.) and Emmy & the Geriatrics (10 p.m.)
White Shadow at Lakemont Park (C2 Trolley House), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Bella Terra Vineyard, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Rockin’ Rockers at Reklaimed Vines, East Freedom (starts 6 p.m.)
Shades Of June at Germantown Winery, Portage (starts 6 p.m.)
Taylor Made at Mountain Toys 4 Rent, Fallentimber (starts 6 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Robin Hood Brewing Company, Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Ian Farmer at Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Bushido Code (CD release), Extinction A.D., Green Fiend, Human Animal, Watcher and D Bloc at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Buckskin Whiskey at Lake Raystown Amphitheater, Hesston (starts 7 p.m.)
“Moonstock” with Obvious Pocket at Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Tombstone at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Dougherty at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
3 Of Hearts at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Trianon Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Boomers at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Cone Of Silence at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Cajun Norm & the Session Band at Slammin’ Sams, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Dan Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Adam Yarger at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns (acoustic) at We Are Inn (Lobby Grille), Philipsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
The Jukehouse Bombers at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Woodside Bar & Grill (back bar), Johnstown (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Inside Out at First Catholic Slovak Bandhall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Zac Grace Band at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY 8/8:
“Mass N Tha Grass” Art & Music Festival at Sinking Valley Fairgrounds, Skelp; featuring $illoet (9 a.m.), Nik Mik (10 a.m.), Stacey (11 a.m.), Robustus Army (12 noon), Ellie Irwin (1 p.m.), Steam City Riders (2 p.m.)
Dan & Galla at Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Irish Pretenders at Stadium Pub & Grill, Johnstown (starts 12 noon)
Kristi Jean & Her Ne’er Do Wells at University Wine Co., State College (starts 2 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
“Parking Lot Dance Party” with The Jaded Lips and Maul at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 4 p.m.)
Ride the Song at Valley View Amphitheater, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
John Bagnato (5 p.m.) and Frank Filia & John Pencola (6 p.m.) at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown
Raven & the Wren and Jordon K. Robb with Brian Cleary at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 5 p.m.)
Anna Bailey & Sam Jordan at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
“Summer Sundays” with Altoona Brass Collective at Reservoir Park, Tyrone (starts 6 p.m.)
The Rockin’ Rockers at Raystown Lake (starts 6 p.m.)
“Moonstock” with Anchor & Arrow at Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
“Summer Sounds from the Gazebo” with The Extra Miles at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY 8/9:
Reboot at Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon (starts 7 and 8:30 p.m.)
Crossfire at Cresson Community Carnival (Cresson Fire Station), Cresson (starts 7 p.m.)
TUESDAY 8/10:
Echo Valley (bluegrass) at Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon (starts 7 and 8:30 p.m.)
The Rattlers at Cresson Community Carnival (Cresson Fire Station), Cresson (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic with Jason Adams at 3 Dots, State College (starts 5 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 8/11:
Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon; featuring Brandi Naugle (2 p.m.) and Talent Show with Dan & Galla (7 p.m.)
Hot Wax at Cresson Community Carnival (Cresson Fire Station), Cresson (starts 7 p.m.)
Bruce Schettig at Lakemont Park (C2 Trolley House), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
“Music in the Park” with Andy Lubert at Carrolltown Legion Park, Carrolltown (starts 6 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (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.)
Open Mic Night at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 8/12:
Half Tempted at Legion Park Wing Festival, Legion Park, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
Tussey Mountain Wingfest with My Hero Zero and Kristi Jean & Her Ne’er Do Wells at Tussey Mountain Recreation Area, Boalsburg (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Nathan Glunt at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
“Rock the Block” with This Albatross, downtown Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
American Pride: The Statler Brothers Tribute at Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Cresson Community Carnival (Cresson Fire Station), Cresson (starts 7 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.
