Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, October 1 through Thursday, October 7.
Fall festivals provide some live music highlights this weekend; including the return of some big festivals that didn’t happen last year due to COVID-19, as well as a number of smaller fall-themed events throughout the region.
Usually happening in early August, Johnstown’s Flood City Music Festival is happening in early October this year. This event features multiple performers both days, including both local and touring national names. Uprooted, featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root, is the featured headliner for Friday, while 1980s hitmaker Bruce Hornsby brings his current band, the Noisemakers, to headline the festival on Saturday night.
Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival is back this year, with the first of two weekends happening this Saturday and Sunday. A number of folk and bluegrass performers populate the festival’s stages on Saturday, while White Shadow and its various incarnations, plus Felix & the Hurricanes and Rust, take the stages on Sunday.
Prince Gallitzin State Park’s annual Apple Cider Festival returns on Sunday to the park’s Muskrat Beach area. Arts and craft vendors, food stands, apple cider pressing, children’s activities and more will take place. Live music will also take place; the performer schedule wasn’t available at the time of this posting. Pontoon boat rides to the festival will be available at the Killbuck dock area.
Downtown Everett hosts a Fall Fest both Saturday and Sunday, with live music performers both days. See the listing below for more details.
And Way Fruit Farm near Stormstown presents their Pumpkin Patch Weekend from Friday through Sunday, featuring hayrides to harvest pumpkins directly from the fields, food and craft vendors, and live music both Friday and Saturday. See the listing below to see who is performing both days.
There’s lots of music to be seen and enjoyed this weekend, so check the listing, pick a show or two (or three), and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 10/1:
Flood City Music Festival, Johnstown:
– Community Foundation Oilhouse Stage: 2 p.m. – Crawdad Joe, 6 p.m. – Jukehouse Bombers, 8 p.m. – Flower Child
– Pavilion Stage: 4 p.m. – West Philadelphia Orchestra, 10:30 p.m. – Roosevelt Collier
– Main Stage: 6 p.m. – Maggie Rose, 8:30 p.m. – Uprooted featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root
Brandon Giuffre at Way Fruit Farm, Stormstown (Pumpkin Patch Weekend, starts 4 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, State College (October First Friday, starts 5 p.m.)
K4 Kountry (acoustic) at Iron Pint Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Scottie at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Sonic Schroeder at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anthony Mossburg at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Pure Cane Sugar at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 6 p.m.)
Jill & Leah Acoustic at Steel City Axe, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Nathan Cutshall at Juniata Brewing Company, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Reboot at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Triple A Blues Band at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 7 p.m.)
Eddie Bartley at J. Fleming’s, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Full Kilt at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Duncansville VFW, Duncansville (CANCELLED)
Midnight Lights at the Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Jeff Webb at Solomon Run Firemen’s Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Rokkandy at Millheim Hotel, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Dilemma, Lloyd and Cathedral Ceiling at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Primanti Bros., Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Sasparilla at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Champs, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 10/2:
Pumpkin Patch Weekend at Way Fruit Farm, Stormstown; featuring No Road Ahead (10 a.m.), Homegrown (12 noon) and Tussey Mountain Moonshiners (2:30 p.m.)
Flood City Music Festival, Johnstown:
– Community Foundation Oilhouse Stage: 6 p.m. – Ne’er Do Wells, 8 p.m. – Colebrook Road
– Pavilion Stage: 1:30 p.m. – The Desperadoes, 4 p.m. – Billy Price Band, 10:30 p.m. – Marco Benevento
– Main Stage: 6 p.m. – Midnight North, 8:30 p.m. – Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, Bedford:
– River Stage: 10 a.m., 12 noon – The Pennsoulvanians, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. – The Fly Birds
– Gazebo Stage: 10 a.m. – Mama Corn, 12 noon – Blue Moose Band, 3 p.m. – Hillbilly Gypsies
Fall Fest, Downtown Everett; featuring Matt Fields (1 p.m.), Samantha Press (3 p.m.), Bad Luck Lover Boys (5 p.m.), Ghost Town Road Show (7 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Bruce Schettig at Blair County Convention Center, Altoona (Decades Club Fundraiser to Help the Healing Patch, music begins 5 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
The Brahman Noodles at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Miss Melanie at Juniata Brewing Company, Huntingdon (Fall Fest Fundraiser, starts 6 p.m.)
Shades Of June at Germantown Winery, Portage (Oktoberfest, music starts 6 p.m.)
J.D. & Cindy at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Ed N’Born at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
TV Blonde at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Alec Henderson at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
2nd Edition at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
“Seafood Night” with Felix & the Hurricanes at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 8 p.m.)
Fully Loaded at R & J’s Tavern, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Sam Christensen at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Octane at Lorain Borough Park, Johnstown (Halloween Bash, music starts 8 p.m.)
Hair Force One at the Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Heathen Parade and Skyline Drive at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The All Star House Band at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Overnight at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
The JC3 with Lee Miller at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Patton VFW, Patton (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at The Saloon, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Rust at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Ground Zero at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 p.m.)
Ken Hawkins at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY 10/3:
Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, Bedford:
– River Stage: 12 noon – White Shadow’s Beatlemania, 2 p.m. – White Shadow’s Tribute to Elvis, 4 p.m. – White Shadow’s Classic Oldies
– Gazebo Stage: 12 noon – Felix & the Hurricanes, 3 p.m. – Rust
“Mini Music Fest” at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte; featuring Triple A Blues Band (12:30 p.m.), Mama Corn (2 p.m.), Cone of Silence (4 p.m.) and Tommy Wareham & the Intrigues (6 p.m.)
Fall Fest, Downtown Everett; featuring Brook Troutman (1 p.m.), Matthew Vollbrecht (3 p.m.), Talent Show (5 p.m.)
Apple Cider Festival at Muskrat Beach, Prince Gallitzin State Park (performers to be announced)
J.D. & Cindy at Stadium Pub & Grill, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
The Rhythm Masters at St. Therese’s Oktoberfest, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
Caledonia at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 3 p.m.)
Pure Cane Sugar at Centre Furnace Mansion House, State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY 10/4:
(no shows announced)
TUESDAY 10/5:
“Tuesdays on the Terrace” Open Mic with Jason Adams at 3 Dots Downtown, 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 10/6:
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 10/7:
Hops & Vines at Student Farm, State College (6th annual Harvest Festival, starts 5 p.m.)
Brozena, Davis & Wulbrecht (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 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.
