Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, July 21 through Thursday, July 27.
This weekend, community celebrations and events take the spotlight, and local county fair action gets started in the coming week.
Duncansville Community Days takes place Friday and Saturday at Duncansville Memorial Park. This celebration will feature a Stuckey Ford car show on Friday evening and a Duncansville Police Department cornhole tourmanent on Saturday; plus food and refreshments, kids games, pony rides and live music. Shallow 9 entertains on Friday evening, and Zac Grace, Samantha Press and Sweet Desire provide the music on Saturday. Admission throughout the weekend is free.
Patton Fire Company No. 1 presents their 15th annual Firemen’s Jubilee this weekend outside the firehall in downtown Patton. Friday’s activities include a pet and bicycle parade starting at 6 p.m., a cornhole tournament and bucket brigade. Saturday’s activities include fire truck rides, kids’ battle of the barrel and the community parade starting at 6 p.m. Live music is again a part of the Jubilee, with Cambria County rockers Fuse performing on Friday night, and Altoona’s Autumn Rising entertaining on Saturday night. The bands start at 9 p.m. both nights. Admission to the Jubilee is free.
And the area county fair season gets underway this weekend with the Bedford County Fair. The fair officially opens on Sunday, with multiple activities, farm animals, contests and competitions, food and refreshment vendors, and live music each day. See the listing below to find out who is entertaining through Thursday (Friday and Saturday will be included in next week’s listing).
Again, many live music events are happening outdoors and indoors during the next seven days. So check out the listing to see who is performing where, pick your event(s), and – SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 7/21:
“Family Fun Day” with Ken Gray at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage (starts 3:30 p.m.)
Elton Ron at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Kevin Briggs Blues Experience at Tussey Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 5 p.m.)
Stormy at Blairmont Country Club, Hollidaysburg (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Duncansville Community Days” with Shallow 9 at Duncansville Memorial Park, Duncansville (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Gary Stewart 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.)
Rue Moyer at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Artie Burtnett & Jim Fungaroli at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Big Red at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Merely Players 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.)
Anchor & Arrow at Axemann Brewery, Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
“Concerts in the Park” with Darrell Dumm at Penn Eben Park, Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
George Byich at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Rusty Shackles at Flood City Cafe, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Zach’s Sports & Spirits, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Pat McGinnis at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
“Summer Acoustic BBQ” with Eric Delozier at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Route 22 Bar & Grill, Mill Creek (starts 7 p.m.)
Astral Shakedown at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Houtzdale Days, Houtzdale (starts 7 p.m.)
Flying Umbrellas at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Syster at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Midnight Lights at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“Concerts on the Village Green” with Hops & Vines at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Chad Patterson at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at The Bull Pen Restaurant & Lounge, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Jason Nesta at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Amped Up Acoustic (Dave Mallin) at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Irish Pretenders at Stadium Pub & Grill, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Russell Wilburn at Solomon Run Firemen’s Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Mud City Manglers, The Downstrokes and President Bomber at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
John “JT Blues” Thompson at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Fuse at Patton Firemen’s Jubilee, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Fly By at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 7/22:
“Duncansville Community Days” at Duncansville Memorial Park, Duncansville:
– Baseball Stage: Hollidaysburg Area High School Drumline (12 noon), Zac Grace (3 p.m.)
– Big Stage: Samantha Press (6 p.m.), Sweet Desire (7 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Granma Ben at Tussey Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 4 p.m.)
“Summer Concert Series” with Giants Of Science at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“Brenna Ride” After Party with Above The Radar at Mill Creek Firehall Grounds, Mill Creek (music starts 5 p.m.)
Red McAdam and Quickdraw Cutshall & the Sureshots at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
“Punk in the Park” with The Karens, Tom Nevers Field, Neon Hotel and Donimo at Sk8-1-4 Action Sports Park, Altoona (all ages, starts 6 p.m.)
Denise Baldwin at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Letters From Tomorrow at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Tony & Stacy at Woody Ridge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Tyne & the Fastlyne Trio at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Nick Miller at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Roy Lee (acoustic) at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Soul Miners Union at Tussey Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Blue Collar Boys at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
“Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Free Concert Series” with The Dirty Grass Players and Landline at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Tim Riskus at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Illusions Of Grandeur, Less Than Zero, BSXpress and Fyre at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Rocket Blasters at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Eric Ian Farmer & friends at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Wulbrecht, Hart & Lowe (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Asher Fieni at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Havoc at Nanty Glo Polish Club, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Luke Weltz Band at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Seize Fire at Everett VFW, Everett (starts 9 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at Patton Firemen’s Jubilee, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 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 7/23:
“Sunday Brunch Sounds” with Josh Davis (solo piano) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 11 a.m.)
The Evergreens at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 1 p.m.)
Altoona Art Untied presents “Juniata Jawn 2” Punk Rock Flea Market with Donimo at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 3 p.m.)
Sean & Kate at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (starts 3 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
John Tkach at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Tim Scott Band at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Wicked Chicken presents The Shoats at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
Chet & Eric at Lilly PNA, Lilly (starts 5 p.m.)
Ken Gray at Ole Gray Mare, Carrolltown (starts 5 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers (5 p.m.) and Inside Out (6 p.m.) at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown
Felix & the Hurricanes at St. Clair Tremont Club, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
“Concert in the Park” with Keystone Big Band at Reservoir Park, Tyrone (starts 6 p.m.)
Abby Abbondanza at Bedford County Fair, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
“Moonstock” with Remnants Of Betty 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 7/24:
Bedford County Fair at Bedford Fairgrounds, Bedford:
– Jordan Hall: Dan & Galla (2 p.m.)
– Midway Stage: JEDD Nation (8 p.m.)
TUESDAY 7/25:
Bedford County Fair at Bedford Fairgrounds, Bedford:
– Jordan Hall: Dan & Galla (2 p.m., 5 p.m.)
– Midway Stage: Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ (7 p.m.)
“3 Dots Pugh Street Shutdown” with Ames Harding & the Mirage on Pugh Street (between Beaver Ave. and Calder Way), State College (starts 5 p.m.)
“Cindi’s Section Benefit Night” with Group Therapy at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Open Mic Night” with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 7/26:
Bedford County Fair at Bedford Fairgrounds, Bedford:
– Jordan Hall: Dan & Galla (2 p.m., 5 p.m.)
– Midway Stage: Devon Allen Johnson (6 p.m.)
“Summer Concert Series” with Moore Brothers at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“Live After 5 Wednesdays” with Ady’s Latin Band at MLK Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Paul Newby at The View (Mountain View Country Club), Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Carrolltown Public Library presents “Music in the Park” with Andy Lubert at Carrolltown Legion Park, Carrolltown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Lord Forest 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.)
Crash Test Dummies with Willie Stratton at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 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 7/27:
Bedford County Fair at Bedford Fairgrounds, Bedford:
– Jordan Hall: Dan & Galla (2 p.m., 5 p.m.)
– Midway Stage: Frank Vieira (6 p.m.)
“PA American Legion Wing Festival” with Felix & the Hurricanes at Legion Park, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“WingFest” with Eric Ian Farmer & Friends and Fooz Fighters (Foo Fighters tribute) at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Spring Dam Community Drum Circle” at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 6 p.m.)
“Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam” at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Titan Hollow, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Denise Baldwin at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Echo & Sway at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Davis, Epley & Harrison (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.
