Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, March 24 through Thursday, March 30.
This weekend’s busy slate of live music action across the region features a national country star in concert, a live recording, a belated St. Patrick’s Day party and more.
The second night of his just-launched “I Go Back Tour,” country star Kenny Chesney takes the stage at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday night. Named after his 2004 country chart-topping single, the “I Go Back Tour” will take Kenny back to many of the arenas and venues where he performed as his rise to stardom was getting under way. His website calls the tour a “gift to the fans,” and Kenny will play many of his hits, plus a few song surprises that he and his band haven’t performed live in a long time. Opening the evening will be rising country singer Kelsea Ballerini, whose song duet with Kenny, “Half of My Hometown,” won two awards during the 55th annual Country Music Association Awards in 2021. Saturday’s concert will start at 7:30 p.m.
Also on Saturday night, Altoona-based soul innovators The PennSoulvanians will do a live show recording at The LaunchPad in Philipsburg. The PennSoulvanians are in the process of recording their debut EP to be released later in the year. Owned, operated and coordinated by Shawn Inlow, The LaunchPad has been recording band performances monthly (usually on the first Saturday of each month) in front of live audiences. This show will start at 7 p.m. The event is BYOB, and food will be available for purchase.
The Jeremy Edge Project returns to Altoona’s 4D’s Lounge on Saturday night. The guitarist for national recording group Candlelight Red and former regional rockers Backstreet Law and Til December, Jeremy and his Project recently issued a twin album release, “Saints and Souls Vol. 1 & 2.” The group will be performing songs from both albums, along with plentiful blues and blues-rock classics. The music begins at 10 p.m.
And if you didn’t get enough St. Patrick’s Day merriment in last weekend, you have one last opportunity to wear the green this weekend, as the Hookies Fire Company in Tyrone hosts “Hookies Irish Night” on Saturday, with music provided by local Irish rock favorites Full Kilt along with Hot Wax. The music starts at 7 p.m.
These are just a few of the live music events happening during the next seven days. Browse the list below, and – as always – SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 3/24:
Conner Gilbert at Green Bean Coffeehouse, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Mike Shank at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Garrett-W Music 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.)
Jerry Miller, Dave Howsare and Nev Hostetler at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Colin Cessna at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anna Pearl Belinda at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave Balestino at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Denise Baldwin at Asiago’s Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
“Ballroom Dance” with Zupe at The New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
The Gathering Coffeehouse at Hollidaysburg First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Velveeta at Axemann Brewing Co., Bellefonte (starts 8 p.m.)
Kenny Jubas at Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 7 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Miskie at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (Cambria City) (starts 7 p.m.)
Itch at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Russ Wilburn at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Joe Quick at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 7 p.m.)
Jake Dryzal “Great American Racer” CD release at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Charles Slaber at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Oldees Band at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
D.D. & the Pub Crawlers at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
OK Otter at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
“Bear’s Birthday Bash” with Mellow Honey, Sidewinder and Stonesthrow at Zeno’s, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Brian Cleary & Nate Cutshall at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Lilly American Legion, Lilly (starts 8 p.m.)
The Pines and Shallow 9 at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Walkney and The Jaded Lips at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The American Mood Band at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at The Arena Bar & Grill, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Ball Busters Sports Bar, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Rust at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Bo Moore at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at We Are Inn, Philipsburg (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
J.R. Mangan Band with Veronica Auger at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 3/25:
“Original Live Music” with Hannah Bingman feat. Bill Wiggus, Forrester Grey and Spaces In Between at Good Day Cafe, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Letters From Tomorrow at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Caryn Dixon at Angelo’s Pizzeria, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Hookies Irish Night” with Full Kilt and Hot Wax at Hookies Fire Company, Tyrone (starts 7 p.m.)
Vision Manifest at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Omni Bedford Springs Resort (lobby bar), Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Make Mine Country at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
The PennSoulvanians at LaunchPad, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Cambria County Historical Society presents “Party From the Past 80s” with Giants Of Science at Cresson American Legion, Cresson (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Syster at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Toth’s at Fetz’s Sports Bar, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Kenny Chesney “I Go Back Tour” with Kelsea Ballerini at Bryce Jordan Center, State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Zephyr & friends at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“VOMA Blues Gatherine” with the Moore Brothers at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Fresh Horses (Garth Brooks tribute) at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 p.m.)
The Lawn Darts at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
The Boomers at Saxton VFW, Saxton (starts 8 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at Blue Juniata VFW, Mount Union (starts 8 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Crooner & Co. Swing Band at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Billy Price Band at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Fuse at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Campfire Acoustic at Nanty Glo Polish Club, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Havoc at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at Brownstown Volunteer Firemen’s Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Windber VFW, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Big Daddy Bangers at The Arena Bar & Grill, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
SamarA, Brace For Impact and Path Of The Flood at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Amped Up Acoustic at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
“Mardi Gras Cash Bash” with Felix & the Hurricanes at Frank P. Hommon Post No. 24 American Legion, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
Miss Melanie at Jax Bar, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Skoal Brothers at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Ball Busters Sports Bar, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
The Jeremy Edge Project at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
The SuperAlrights 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.)
ONLINE: Servello Family livestream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 3/26:
Charlie McClanahan at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 1 p.m.)
OK Otter at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 2:30 p.m.)
Open Mic at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 pm.)
Andy Lubert at Patton Eagles, Patton (starts 4 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Juniata VFW (Fort Apache), Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Colebrook Road at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave & Evan at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
The English Beat at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 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 3/27:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 3/28:
Biscuit Jam at Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
“Tuesday Defrost” with Open Mic and Quickdraw Cutshall & the Sure Shots 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.)
Joe Quick at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Lowjack (lite) at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 3/29:
Granma Ben 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.)
Guitar Brothers at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at The Fifth Local Eatery and Alehouse, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 3/30:
Pure Cane Sugar Girls at Titan Hollow, Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
House Of Hamill 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.
