Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, June 30 through Thursday, July 6.
As we enter the extended July 4 holiday weekend, lots of live music is happening in association with the holiday throughout the regular weekend plus Monday (July 4th eve) and Independence Day itself. Browse the listings below to explore all the live music options. (NOTE: For July 4, start times for fireworks displays are listed as well.)
The “Rockin’ the Yard” concert series at the Jaffa Shrine concert grounds resumes on Friday night with what has become one of the most anticipated bands each year, as Pistol Peg & the Beer Kegs bring the country music and fun to the stage. Popular Huntingdon rockers Backlash kick off the music at 6 p.m.
For bluegrass music fans, the annual Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival continues through Sunday at Grange Park near Centre Hall. Hosted by central PA bluegrass group Remington Ryde, this festival always features some of the top names in bluegrass music each year; Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys and Rhonda Vincent & the Rage are among this year’s entertainers. For tickets and more information, visit the website www.remingtonryde.com/remington-ryde-bluegrass-festival.
Also happening this weekend is the 10th annual Wam Bam Mountain Jam concert event, which takes place in the mountains outside Port Matilda on Saturday. A dozen different bands and artists – most from Centre County – will bring a wide variety of music starting at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Tents, campers and RV’s are welcome for staying overnight. Wam Bam takes place at 1547 East Mountain Road (accessed from Route 322) near Port Matilda.
For those concerned about the outdoor smoke situation, the forecast at the time of this posting is for improved conditions and diminishing smoke starting Saturday and continuing through the weekend.
Needless to say, this is one of the busiest live music weekends of summer; see the listings below to discover where the music is happening, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! And have a safe and happy Independence Day holiday!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 6/30:
Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival at Grange Park, Centre Hall; featuring Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road and Larry Efaw & the Bluegrass Mountaineers (starts 12 noon)
“Sips & Sounds Downtown” at 200 Block of South Allen Street, State College; featuring Ted & Molly (4 p.m.), DJ Elbow Knee Knee (5:30 p.m.) and Molly & Maria (6:30 p.m.)
Native Sons (Mark Rossi & Bill Hocherl) at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Joe Quick at Uncle D’s Sassy Glass Winery, Houtzdale (starts 5 p.m.)
Ra’Anee Watson (jazz) at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Rockin’ the Yard” with Pistol Peg & the Beer Kegs and Backlash at Jaffa Shrine (upper lot), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Adam & the Armadillos at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Nate Glunt at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
“Pre 4th of July Bash” with Nathaniel Mowery at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Sonic Schroeder at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Flood City Cafe, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jeff Webb at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Trianon Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
The Pines at Tavern 27 (Park Hills Country Club), Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Mike & Chet (The PennSoulvanians) at Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
“Summer Acoustic BBQ” with Tim Roberts at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
Make Mine Country at Lake Raystown Amphitheater, Hesston (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Route 22 Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Acoustic Fingers at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Time Zone at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (Cambria City) (starts 7 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Concerts on the Village Green” with John Wise Band at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Lilly Firemens Carnival, Lilly (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Yukon John at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Half Tempted at Buccinese Society, Altoona (Anniversary weekend, music starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Osceola Hotel, Osceola Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
RPH at Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Joe Caroff at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Joan & the Crows at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Partners in Crime at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Daylight Society, The BSXpress and The Side Piece at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Ball Busters Sports Bar, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Jarod Spinelli & Mike D’Arc acoustic at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
From The Top at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 7/1:
Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival at Grange Park, Centre Hall; featuring Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Country Current U.S. Navy Band, Larry Stephenson Band, Bluegrass Brothers and Remington Ryde (starts 12 noon)
Southbound at Gigi’s Southern Table, State College (starts 12 noon)
“Red, Wine & Blue” at Angel Walk Winery, Allport; featuring Groovy Savage (12 noon) and Hitchcock Railway (5 p.m.)
“Wam Bam Mountain Jam” at 1547 East Mountain Road, Port Matilda; featuring Chris Bell Duo, Forrester Grey, Luke Cimbala, Homegrown, Daystruck, Goatsmoker, JR Mangan Band, Mellow Honey, Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree, Broken Fayth, Sidewinder and The Roof (starts 1 p.m.)
The Zillion Dollar Combo and Coltt Winter Lepley at Lincoln Motor Court, Mann’s Choice (starts 4 p.m.)
“Red, White & Blue Knob Independence Day Celebration” with Ages at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 6 p.m.)
Victor Clark at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Chad Patterson at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Almost Famous at Everett American Legion, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Mike & Chet (The PennSoulvanians) at Bryan Park, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Mike Weyrauch at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Darrell Dumm at Germantown Winery, Portage (starts 6 p.m.)
Time Zone at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at ReKlaimed Vines Tasting Room, Huntingdon (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Ronny C. (from the U.K.) at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Strait at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Fuse at James Creek RV Resort, Entriken (starts 7 p.m.)
“Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Free Concert Series” with The Hypochondriacs and Screech Owl at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Glendale Year Round, Glendale (starts 7 p.m.)
“Irish Night” with Full Kilt at Lilly Firemens Carnival, Lilly (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Back in the Day at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Silver Linings at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Joy Marie & the Gill Street Band at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Sankertown VFW, Sankertown (starts 9 p.m.)
Amped Up Acoustic at Mosscreek Bar & Grill, Northern Cambria (starts 9 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
The Platelets at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Servello Family livestream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 7/2:
Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival at Grange Park, Centre Hall; featuring Gospel Jam, Remington Ryde and Billy Lee Cox church service (starts 9:30 a.m.)
“Brunchin’ the Blues” with John “JT” Thompson & Andy Tolins at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 12 noon)
“Open Mic” at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
Free Range at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Ken Gray at Ole Gray Mare, Carrolltown (starts 4 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Swipe Right at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Elk Creek Cafe presents the Poe Valley Troubadours (doing Dylan and the Dead) at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
Tree (5 p.m.) and Walt & Jackie (6 p.m.) at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown
McKenna Blake at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
“Moonstock” with Sean Farley at 211 Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (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 7/3:
Steel City Yacht Club at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt in the Hat & Sam I Am at Osceola Hotel, Osceola Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
TUESDAY 7/4 (Independence Day):
“Star Spangled Celebration” at Mack Park, Indiana; featuring Andrew Mack (1 p.m.), Midnight Lights (3 p.m.), Fuse (5 p.m.) and Give Grace (7:30 p.m.) (fireworks start 9:45 p.m.)
Downtown Bedford Inc. presents “4th Of July Celebration” at Fort Bedford Riverfront Park, Bedford; featuring Johnstown Symphony Brass Quintet (3:30 p.m.), Matt Otis & the Sound (6 p.m.) and The Bedford Symphony 9 p.m.) (fireworks begin at dark, after 9:40 p.m.)
“Central PA 4th Fest” near Beaver Stadium, State College:
– Town Square: Ady Martinez (3:30 p.m.), Adam & the Armadillos (5 p.m.)
– Spikes Stadium (Medlar Field): Gabe Stillman Band (5:30 p.m.), Yachtlee Crew (7:15 p.m.)
– (Fireworks start 9:15 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Juniata VFW (Fort Apache), Altoona (starts 4 p.m.)
The Pines (5 p.m.) and Half Tempted (7 p.m.) at Lakemont Park, Altoona (fireworks start at 10 p.m.)
“Summer Thunder” at Delgrosso’s Park, Tipton (no live music, fireworks begin at 10 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 7/5:
Bone Jacked at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“Live After 5 Wednesdays” with Biscuit Jam at MLK Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Nate Quickdraw Cutshall 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.)
Jake Eddy Trio (bluegrass) 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.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 7/6:
Felix & the Hurricanes at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pre-game performance before Altoona Curve, starts 4:30 p.m.)
“PA American Legion Wing Festival” with Sweet Desire at Legion Park, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“WingFest” with Adam & the Armadillos and Velveeta at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Kevin Kutz Old Time String Band at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Nothing Much at Titan Hollow, Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
“Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam” at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Wings-N-Waves” with Shallow 9 at Windber Recreation Park, Windber (starts 6 p.m.)
Van Wagner with Thea and Renee at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Jordan Robb at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Hirsch, Wulbrecht & Lowe (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (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.)
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.
