Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, May 20 through Thursday, May 26.
The outdoor live music activity continues to pick up steam, as more outdoor events populate this week’s show listings.
Among the events is the inaugural “Summer Lovin’ Food Truck Festival,” taking place on Sunday in the parking lot of the Pleasant Valley Recreation Center (4D’s Lounge). The event kicks off at 1 p.m., and will feature – obviously – food trucks from such businesses as Belly Busters, Shuman’s Concessions, Katie J’s, Pierogi Guy, Matty’s Subs, B&T Meats, Roots Kitchen & Juicery and Claysburg Pizza. There will also be a beer garden, plus family fun events such as kid and adult food-eating contests, face painting and prizes. And live music will be a part of the event, with former NBC “The Voice” Season 16 contestant Jimmy Mowery entertaining at 5 p.m. Admission is free. The Food Truck Festival will take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month during the summer season.
The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce and other sponsors will present the “Highway to Rock” concert on Saturday afternoon and evening near Lincoln Caverns. Local favorites Backlash will kick off the music at 4 p.m., followed by AC/DC tribute group Live Wire at 6:30 p.m. Food and alcohol vendors will be available. Presale tickets can be obtained for $10; admission at the gate will be $20 per person.
And Asbury Lane and The Boomers will provide the musical entertainment during the 9th annual “We CARE Blues and Brews” event, taking place Saturday afternoon at the C2 Trolley House pavilion at Altoona’s Lakemont Park. Proceeds from this beer-tasting event will benefit the special needs children’s programs at the We CARE Foundation building (formerly Easter Seals). The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
See the listings below for information about these and the many other live music events taking place around the area during the next seven days, and continue to SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 5/20:
Jae Smith at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pregame before Altoona Curve/Richmond Flying Squirrels game, music starts 5 p.m.)
Asbury Lane near The Diamond, downtown Hollidaysburg (“Third in the Burg,” starts 5 p.m.)
“Next to Last Friday” with The Rusty Shackles at Ethnic Social Club (Heritage Discovery Center), Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Friday Wine Down” with Phil McCaulley at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Nathaniel Tyler Mowery at Iron Pint Brewing, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Matthew Sheedy at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
The Family Ties Band at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
OverheaD at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
White Shadow at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 6 p.m.)
Stay Tuned at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Marty Lacki at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6:15 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon (“BBQ Bonanza,” music starts 7 p.m.)
John White at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Second Edition at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Hannah Bingman with John “JK” Kennedy and Sean Hershey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Welker at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 7 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
WanderLost at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Past Times at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Inside Out unplugged at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 8 p.m.)
Russell Wilburn at Olde Keg Bar & Grill, Portage (starts 8 p.m.)
The Shiners at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe Acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Solomon Run Firemen’s Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Bad Luck Lover Boys, Neon Hotel and Dr. Chance Bartleby & the ?! at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Ed N Born at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Ricky Lee Lisica & John Tedeski at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 9 p.m.)
Untucked at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Who’s Your Daddy at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Nothing Much at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 5/21:
Hops & Vines at Gigi’s Southern Table, State College (starts 12 noon)
Elaini Arthur, Kenny Johnson Sr. and James Lee at Mill Creek Lions Club, Mill Creek (starts 1 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Brian Harshberger at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 1 p.m.)
“Jammin’ for Jabs” at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring the Classic Vinyl Concert Series Band performing Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life,” plus Smooth Sound (starts 1:30 p.m.; admission free to anyone who shows a COVID-19 vaccination card or gets a free vaccination on site)
“Spring Blues & Brews” with Asbury Lane and The Boomers at C2 Trolley House (Lakemont Park), Altoona (starts 3 p.m.)
No Filter Jazz at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 3 p.m.)
“Highway to Rock” with Live Wire (AC/DC tribute) and Backlash at Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
Lucid Yooth & the Cubensis Lenses at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Acoustic Fingers at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jukehouse Bombers at Tavern 27 (patio), Park Hills Country Club, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher at Aviation Inn, Duncansville (starts 7 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Chasing Karma at Pleasantville VFW, Pleasantville (starts 7 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Mellissa & Kenny at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey with Jason Toth at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe Acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Ian Jeffreys at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jazz with Don Aliquo Quartet at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Jimmy Mowery at Primanti Bros., Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Silver Linings at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Fully Loaded at Bedford Moose, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Overnight at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
100 Proof at Standing Stone VFW, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Crooner & Co. Swing Band at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Ed N Born at Ole Gray Mare, Carrolltown (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
KB & the Crew at Slammin’ Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Tom Katz at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Katz 22 at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
90 Proof at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Quarterstick at Undine Fire Company, Bellefonte (starts 9 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Dunlo Slovak Club, Dunlo (starts 9 p.m.)
Octane at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Jeff Wendle at Charlie’s Angels Restaurant & Bar (formerly Passiniti’s), Dysart (starts 9 p.m.)
Inside Out at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts at Turner Hall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Fail at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Fall, Together at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 5/22:
Bedford Community Drum Circle presents Spoken Word Open Mic at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Bazooka Joe Acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Freight Station, Johnstown (outside, starts 3 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with White House Band at Jim & Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Free Range at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Mad Macintosh Cidery, Bellefonte (starts 4 p.m.)
Jimmy Mowery at “The Summer Lovin’ Food Truck Festival” at 4D’s Lounge (Parking Lot), Altoona (music starts 5 p.m.)
Dylan Miller at Bryan Park, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
The Suitcase Junket at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 5 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 5/23:
Appleseed Collective (string band) at Huntingdon County Arts Center, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
TUESDAY 5/24:
Open Mic at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Doggie’s Pub, 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 5/25:
Anchor & Arrow at Gigi’s Southern Table, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Mike Stinson at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (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 at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 5/26:
Corner Brothers at Perry Wellington Realty, Boalsburg (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Spring Dam Brewing Co, Roaring Spring (starts 6 p.m.)
Patrick McGinnis & Jason McIntyre at Al’s Tavern, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 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.
