Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, April 28 through Thursday, May 4.
Although the wet weekend weather forecast isn’t ideal for outdoor live music, three outdoor festivals featuring live music will make the best of it this weekend.
The Blair Creators Festival will showcase creators of various forms on Saturday at downtown Altoona’s Heritage Plaza. Arts and crafts vendors will be displaying their creations, and food trucks and craft beverages will be available. Live music will commence at noon, and continue hourly with performances by Asbury Lane, After School Special, Vision Manifest, Hot Fudge Mondaes, Tom Nevers Field, Bad Luck Lover Boys, The Pines and Sweet Desire. The festival is open to all ages, and admission is free.
Also on Saturday, the 18th annual Huntingdon Mayfest will happen along five blocks of Washington Street in downtown Huntingdon. Each block will have a different historical theme – such as Victorian Era, Colonial Times, Back to the 50s, Woodstock Block and more. Multiple food trucks and vendors will be on hand, plus tables from various businesses and organizations. And live music will take place throughout the day at various spots throughout the festival. The festival begins at 9 a.m., and admission is free. Free parking is available on streets and avenues adjacent to the festival.
And a longtime spring tradition at Penn State, the university’s annual Movin’ On festival, happens Friday rain or shine at the Intramural Fields on the University Park campus. A celebration geared for Penn State students and seniors who are “movin’ on” with their lives after graduation, the event starts at 4 p.m. and will feature a mixture of national caliber and local talent; taking the stage will be J.I.D., COIN, Neon Trees, UPSAHL and Mellow Honey. For more information about Movin’ On, visit the website movinon.org/festival.
And if rains persist as the weather forecast suggests, there are lots of indoor live music options to check out as well. Browse the listing below to find out who is where, and as always, SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 4/28:
“Veterans Brunch” with Derek Heidel at Alexandria American Legion, Alexandria (starts 11:30 a.m.)
“Movin’ On” Festival at Penn State Intramural Fields, University Park; featuring J.I.D., COIN, Neon Trees, UPSAHL and Mellow Honey (starts 4 p.m.)
Acoustic Express at Greenbean Coffee House, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
“Last Friday” with Apache Moon at Ethnic Social Club (Heritage Discovery Center), Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Garrett W-Music at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Denise Baldwin at Asiago’s Tuscan, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier 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.)
Pure Cane Sugar Girls at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Alla Spina at HiWay, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Michael Christopher at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Zac Grace at St. Clair Tremont Club, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 6 p.m.)
The Silver Linings at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Fortune & Glory at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Koehler Bay at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Dos Hombres at Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Midnight Acoustic at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (Cambria City) (starts 7 p.m.)
Luke Weltz at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Joe Caroff at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Folk ‘Em All Trio and Striped Maple Hollow at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at The Bullpen, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Leah Rattie & Nate Cutshall at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Cresson Brothers at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Legendary Hucklebucks, Thirteen Bends and The Jaded Lips at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at We Are Inn, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Fail at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Cube Root at Sunshine Mine Inn, Coalport (starts 9 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Velveeta at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Still Rocking at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 4/29:
19th annual Mayfest, Huntingdon:
– 700 Block: 9 a.m. – Dylan Miller, 12 noon – Nick Miller, 2 p.m. – Backlash
– 600 Block: 11 a.m. Dan & Galla
– Stone Town Tavern Patio: 12 noon – Phil Sukenik, 1 p.m. – Anita Roseborough, 2 p.m. – Phil Sukenik
– 400 Block: 9 a.m. – The River Band
– Bryan Park Stage: 9 a.m. – Acoustic Express, 11:30 a.m. – Full Kilt, 3:15 p.m. – Make Mine Country
Blair Creators Festival 2023 at Heritage Plaza, Altoona; featuring Asbury Lane (12 noon), After School Special (1 p.m.), Vision Manifest (2 p.m.), Hot Fudge Mondaes (3 p.m.), Tom Nevers Field (4 p.m.), Bad Luck Lover Boys (5 p.m.), The Pines (6 p.m.) and Sweet Desire (7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 12 noon)
Chris Bell at Way Fruit Farm, Stormstown (starts 12 noon)
Second Chance acoustic at The Philipsburg Revitalization Corp “Spring Fling,” downtown Philipsburg (starts 12 noon)
The Evergreens at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 1 p.m.)
“Songwriters Workshop” with Jon Rounds, Jerry Bresee, and Bruce Truitt (The Guitar Brothers) at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
James Lane at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 3 p.m.)
Amped Up Acoustic at Sons of the American Legion, Ebensburg (starts 4 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Black Guy Fawkes at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
The Zillion Dollar Combo at Village News, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Tony & Stacy at Ashville VFW, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
John Charney at Excise Distillery, Patton (starts 6 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Dr. Dave & Erika at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Harley Rae Hefner at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Dahlia at County Line Inn, Mount Union (starts 7 p.m.)
Mad Hats at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Blues Gathering” hosted by Charlie Barath at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Abba Mania at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Vision Manifest at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Hair Force One at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Eric McCrum at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Kenton Sitch Band at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Brad Yoder & Hannah Bingman at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
90 Proof at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at the Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 8 p.m.)
Midnight Acoustic at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Big Daddy Bangers at Arena Bar & Grill, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Dead Again (Type O Negative tribute) and Deny Your Maker (Alice In Chains tribute) at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bellwood UVHA, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Chasing Karma at Everett VFW, Everett (starts 9 p.m.)
Adam Bugaj, Form Of A Question and Coston Beltics at Zeno’s, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Miss Melanie at Jax Bar, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Fist Bump at Undine Fire Co., Bellefonte (starts 9 p.m.)
Midnight Son at Benscreek Club, Lilly (starts 9 p.m.)
Inside Out at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Zac Grace at Double LL Bar & Grill, Everett (starts 10 p.m.)
JR Mangan Band with Veronica at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Bad Luck Lover Boys at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Less Than Zero and The BSXpress at The Starlite, Mahaffey (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 4/30:
Lauren & Joe at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (starts 12 noon)
Dominic Frucella at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 2:30 p.m.)
Open Mic at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
“Betty’s Cancer Survivor Fundraiser Concert” at Juniata Civic Center, Altoona; featuring The Caldwells, Dr. Rizzo & Friends and Elaini Arthur (starts 4 p.m.)
John Tkach at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
Big Red at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
“Riversongs” with Kristi Jean Band and Derek Scott & Billy Kelly at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 4 p.m., proceeds benefit Penns Valley Conservation Association’s Environmental Education programs in Penns Valley schools)
“Sunday Funday” with Dany Vavrek at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Kimberly & Johann at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 5 p.m.)
Dave & Evan at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
White Shadow at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 7 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 5/1:
Adam & the Armadillos at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY 5/2:
Biscuit Jam at Three Twelve Kitchen, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m., pre-sign up by messaging Matthew Sheedy)
“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 5/3:
Chris Bell 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.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 5/4:
Mountain City Punx presents Dirtbike, Cryptic Rights, Fez, Plunger and Disscharrrgh at ArtsAltoona Center (Grotto), Altoona (all ages, starts 6 p.m.)
Van Wagner featuring Ethan and Gabby at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 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.
