Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 3 through Thursday, February 9.
Punxsutawney Phil rendered his verdict on Thursday for six more weeks of winter. If Phil’s forecast has you feeling cold, be content knowing that the area music scene is offering up seven more days of live music this weekend and upcoming week. So browse the listing below, pick out a show or two or more, shake the winter blues and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 2/3:
Tom Nevers Field at Greenbean Coffeehouse, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Ron “Music Man” Balestino at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Dave Howsare with Ariana Flowers at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
T.J. Simpson at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Ben Lambert at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Acoustic Artifacts at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Asiago Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Route 22 Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Coal Country Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Acoustic Dude at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
John Penrod at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (Cambria City) (starts 7 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Ma’aM, Red McAdam and Caledonia at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Fetz’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
That Oldees Band at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 8 p.m.)
TV Blonde at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 8 p.m.)
The Barowsky Boys at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Wednesdays at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Half Tempted and Sweet Desire at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Acoustic Open Mic Night at Eureka 42 Citizens Club, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Skoal Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
Even The Odds at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
The Jaded Lips at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Hootinanny, Bellefonte (starts 11 p.m.)
SATURDAY 2/4:
Southbound at Gigi’s Southern Table, State College (starts 12 noon)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 4:30 p.m.)
“Altoona Curve Charities Gala” with Shallow 9 at Jaffa Shrine, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Ron “Music Man” Balestino at Juniata VFW (Fort Apache), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Christian James at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Bad Luck Lover Boys and Hardtack at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (all ages, starts 7 p.m.)
Dylan Miller at Juniata Brewing Company, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
StoneMan at The LaunchPad, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Big Red at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Tombstone at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Wanderlost at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Rogan Allen & Brian Thomas at Buccinese Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Eric McCrum at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Mojo Wagon at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 8 p.m.)
Happy Hour (Sarah Mellott & Tommy Fix) at R & J’s Tavern, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Blue Junction Transit at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at The Brick On Front, Cresson (starts 8 p.m.)
The Boomers at Moonshine Mine Inn, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Lux & Co. at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
The Pines and The Jaded Lips at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
South Penn Dixie at The Arena, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Stevedores at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Cube Root at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Silver Screen at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Aftershock at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 9:30 p.m.)
JR Mangan Band with Veronica at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
The Skoal Brothers at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Rust at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Turner Hall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Michael Christopher at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY 2/5:
White Shadow at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 3 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 pm.)
The Band OZ at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
MONDAY 2/6:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 2/7:
“Open Mic Night” at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Joe Quick at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 8 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 2/8:
Hannah Bingman at The View (Mountain View Country Club), Boalsburg (starts 6 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.)
Sam & Steve Christensen at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 2/9:
Jam/Open Mic Night with Hot Wax at Gallitzin American Legion (Oriental Ballroom), Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Urie Kline Jazz Band 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 Duo at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 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.
