Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, November 26 through Thursday, December 2.
While Thanksgiving Day has entered the rear view mirror for another year, Thanksgiving weekend still features some noteworthy live music events to enjoy.
McGarvey’s presents a fun night of funk, rhythm and blues on Saturday when – “on a mission from God” – The Fabulous Booze Brothers Show Band and Revue takes the stage. This Pittsburgh-based Blues Brothers tribute group will entertain with favorites from Jake and Ellwood Blues, as well as other soul, R&B, funk and blues classics and favorites. The show begins at 8 p.m.
Popular Johnstown duo The Evergreens will provide the music on Sunday afternoon during Handpicked Handmade’s “Holiday Curated Collective” event at the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg. Visitors can enjoy holiday favorites from Amanda and Laurel Alt, as well as purchase and take home the duo’s handcrafted candles, plus other handmade items, antiques, flowers, original art and more. The event kicks off at noon, with The Evergreens performing at 1 p.m.
Browse the listing below to see what is on stage, check out an event or two, burn off some turkey calories on the dance floor, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 11/26:
The Evergreens at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Artie Burtnett at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lee Edwards Band at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 7 p.m.)
VOMA Open Mic with Hayden Jeffries at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m., all ages)
Velveeta at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Boomers at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at The New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Raven & the Wren at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Fuse at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Oliver’s Pub, Colver (starts 8 p.m.)
From The Top at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Train Stop 6 at Boulevard Grill, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Pennsoulvanians at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Bellwood UVHA, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Saxton Sportsmen’s Association, Saxton (starts 9 p.m.)
Sasparilla at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
West Hills Allstars at the Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Near The Edge at First Catholic Slovak Bandhall, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Back in Black (AC/DC tribute) at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (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 11/27:
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Brian Harshberger at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Bruce Schettig at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Rokkandy at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Mellissa & Kenny at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Dead Blossoms at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Irish Pretenders at Wooly’s Neighborhood Celtic Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Dan Vavrek at The Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe (acoustic) at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Grist for the Mill at Johnstown State Theater, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
The Fabulous Booze Brothers Show Band & Revue (Blues Brothers tribute) at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Stephanie & the Wild Hearts at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
VOMA Blues Gathering with Who’s Your Daddy at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Stevedores at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Breezewood VFW, Breezewood (starts 9 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at The Brick on Front, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Beaverdale American Legion, Beaverdale (starts 9 p.m.)
Ed N’Born at Sunshine Mine Inn, Coalport (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Mosscreek Bar & Grill, Northern Cambria (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Shades Of June at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at The Saloon, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Orange Fire at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SUNDAY 11/28:
The Evergreens at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (“Handpicked Homemade: Holiday Curated Collective” event, music starts 1 p.m.)
Rhyne McCormick at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
MONDAY 11/29:
(no shows announced)
TUESDAY 11/30:
ONLINE: Brother Jack’s Happy Hour Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 12/1:
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.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 12/2:
“Local Mic Night” with Rue Moyer at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 6 p.m.)
Jasmine Cain (acoustic) at Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at American Ale House, State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“First Thursday Jazz” with Davis & Stambler 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.
