Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, April 1 through Thursday, April 7.
It’s not an April Fool’s joke that a former member of The Ramones will be performing in the area this weekend. Richie Ramone (born Richard Reinhardt) – who played drums for The Ramones from 1983 to 1987 – will make his return visit to McGarvey’s in Altoona on Friday night. One of four surviving members of The Ramones, Richie played on three of the group’s albums and penned six songs during his time with the group. He was also the only drummer to sing lead vocals on a Ramones song, “(You) Can’t Say Anything Nice,” as well as an unreleased Joey Ramone demo song, “Elevator Operator.” Expect Richie and his band to play a lot of classic Ramones tunes, as well as some of his other song creations. Opening the show will be New York City rockers Public Nature, as well as local punk-rocking favorites X’s For Eyes and The Snipped. The doors open at 6 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m.
Although this weekend’s weather forecast doesn’t exactly scream “spring,” the ArtsAltoona Center will host its “Spring Art Market” on Saturday afternoon. Running from noon until 5 p.m., the market will include a number of local artist vendors showcasing their creations to the community. Live music will also be a part of the event, with Neon & Atlas, Little Jimmy Mellon Baller, Victor Clark and Strings performing throughout the afternoon. Food and drink will be available as well, and admission is free.
A benefit spaghetti dinner will take place Sunday afternoon at Altoona’s Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society. Organized by the local rock band Bone Jacked, the event will raise funds for the surviving family of Tom Petitt, a longtime fan of the group. Tom, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, was a member of several churches and worked as a steel fabricator for many years, passed away in January; leaving behind his wife, Julie, a daughter and stepson. Besides the spaghetti dinner, the event will also feature baskets, lottery tree and 50/50 drawings, and music from Bone Jacked. Donation at the door is $10 per person, which includes the dinner and the music.
And if you’re a country music fan, Dustin Lynch, the architect of such chart-topping country singles as “Hell of a Night,” “Where It’s At,” “Small Town Boy,” “Seein’ Red” and “Good Girl,” will be performing at the Cambria County War Memorial’s 1st Summit Arena on Saturday evening. The concert starts at 8 p.m. For those arriving early, local favorite Dany Vavrek will perform starting at 4:30 p.m.
Lots of activity will be on area stages throughout the next seven days, so check out the listing below, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 4/1:
“First Friday” at Bryan Park, Huntingdon; featuring Nick Miller (11:30 a.m.), Ron Russell (1 p.m.), James Grove (2 p.m.), Open Mic (3 p.m.), Tois (5 p.m.) and Neon Hotel (6 p.m.)
“First Friday State College” with Caledonia at State Theatre (lobby), State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Friday Wine Down” with Phil McCaulley at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Pure Cane Sugar at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Miss Melanie at 3 Dots, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
George Byich at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian Restaurant, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jeff Miller at Standing Stone Coffee Co., Huntingdon (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Richie Ramone, Public Nature, X’s For Eyes and The Snipped at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
The Evergreens at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Rubee Creek at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Nathan Cutshall at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Byrne & Lovett at A’s Pub, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Joe Quick at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 7 p.m.)
Ricky Lee Lisica & John Tedeski at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
White Shadow at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Windber American Legion, Windber (starts 7 p.m.)
Partners in Crime at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at SOKOLS Club, Lilly (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 4/2:
“Spring Art Market” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona; featuring Neon & Atlas (12 noon), Little Jimmy Mellon Baller (1 p.m.), Victor Clark (2 p.m.) and Strings (3 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at 1st Summit Arena, Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown (starts 4:30 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Iron Pint Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Generation (acoustic duo) at Studio Nine-54, Tyrone (starts 7 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Make Mine Country at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
The Youngers and Raven & the Wren at Zeno’s Pub, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Train Stop 6 at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Wicked Chicken at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Stone Bridge Blues Band at State Theater of Johnstown, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
An Evening With (Allman Bros. tribute) at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Eric McCrum at Bull Pen, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
KB & the Crew at Bedford Moose, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
100 Proof at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Ricky Lee Lisica and Benji Frick at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Dustin Lynch at 1st Summit Arena, Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Us Three at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Scotty B’s, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Government Cheez at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Elks Lodge 175, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Hell Bent at Reliance Fire Co. Club, Philipsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Velveeta at Arena Bar & Grill, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
White Shadow at Bellwood UVHA Club, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Second Edition at Duncansville VFW, Duncansville (starts 9 p.m.)
The Stevedores at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Acoustic Stew at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Hair Force One at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe at Slovak Educational Club, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Joe Quick and Chris Bell at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Undercover at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 4/3:
“Spaghetti Dinner Benefit” at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona; featuring Bone Jacked (starts 12 noon, proceeds help family of Tom Petitt)
The Evergreens at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
Merely Players at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 3 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Dany Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 6 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.)
Jason O at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
MONDAY 4/4:
Brian Cleary & Nathan Cutshall at Webster’s Bookstore, State College (benefit for Ukrainian refugees, starts 7 p.m.)
TUESDAY 4/5:
“Upcycled Instrument Jam Session” at 3 Dots, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Twiddle featuring Andy Frasco & the U.N. at State Theatre, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Lowjack (lite) at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Brother Jack’s Happy Hour Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 4/6:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Caledonia at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic with Chris Daugherty at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 4/7:
Anchor & Arrow at Gamble Mill, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Michael Hughes at The Remedy, Houtzdale (starts 7 p.m.)
“Traditional Irish Session” with Full Kilt at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Davis, Wulbrecht & Harrison (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
“Phyrsty Phyrsdays” with The Corner Brothers at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 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.
