Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, August 25 through Thursday, August 31.
Summer season starts to wind down for another year, and some late summer events highlight this weekend and coming week’s live music slate.
Downtown Altoona’s Summer Sounds Concert Series wraps up on Friday evening at Heritage Plaza with Autumn Rising making the music and stirring up the party, starting at 6 p.m.
This year’s Centre County Grange Fair wraps up this weekend, with country headliners Chase McDaniel and Adam Calvert performing on the Grandstand stage on Friday and Saturday night respectively. See the listing below to find out about the Grange Fair’s overall music line-up for both nights.
And coming up on Thursday to kick off the Labor Day weekend early is a special musical event at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson near Duncansville. Felix & the Hurricanes are anchoring a 10-musician local supergroup, dubbed the “Mother Trucker Band,” who will perform a tribute to the Marshall Tucker Band beginning at 7 p.m. Taking the stage in this project will be brothers Felix and Dick Kos on guitars, Jeff Clapper on bass, Jim Fungaroli on pedal steel guitar, Dave Villani on keys, Kent Martin on flute and horns, Eileen Christman on violin, Steve Oswalt on vocals, and Bob Watters and Randy Servello on drums. Admission to the event is free.
Browse the listing below to find out about all the live music options available this weekend, and – as always – SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 8/25:
“Curve Concert Series” with The Silver Linings at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (starts 4 p.m., pregame before Altoona Curve-Erie Sea Wolves game)
Centre County Grange Fair, Centre Hall:
– Strolling: RamaLama (afternoon)
– Southside Stage: Western Range (12:30, 2 p.m.), Stephanie & the Wild Hearts (4:30, 6 p.m.)
– Jubilee Grove: Ted & Molly (4:30, 6 p.m.)
– Grandstand: Chase McDaniel (8 p.m.)
“Flatbread Friday” with Bruce Schettig at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Garrett Wyrwas at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Summer Sounds Concert Series” with Autumn Rising at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Scott Vensel at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Chet & Michael (The PennSoulvanians) at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, 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.)
“Concerts in the Park” with Somebody To Love at Penn Eben Park, Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Jeff Webb at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Skoal Brothers at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Jimmy Mowery at Park Hills Country Club (Tavern 27), Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
“Seafood Fest” with Eric Delozier at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
Hot Wax at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Route 22 Bar & Grill, Mill Creek (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Happy Valley Brewing Company, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Koehler Bay at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Syster at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Nuthin’ Fancy at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Dan Stevens & Dan Collins at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“Concerts on the Village Green” with Acoustic Artifacts at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Full Moon Fever (Tom Petty tribute) at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Trianon Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Mannish Boys at Buccinese Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
American Mood at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Pines at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 8 p.m.)
Jack & Jared at Bluegills, Alexandria (starts 8 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Sons & Daughters Of Italy, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Toy the Band, Nik Mik and Walkney at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Underdogs, Bellwood (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 8/26:
Centre County Grange Fair, Centre Hall:
– Grandstand: Adam Calvert (8 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (CVMA) PA 22-4 7th Annual Ride after-party with Hair Force One and K4 Kountry at Jamestown Rod & Gun Club, Portage (starts 5 p.m.)
“Summer Concert Series” with Ages at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Letters From Tomorrow at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Chad Patterson at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Melvin Seals & JGB with FlowerChild at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Russ Wilburn at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Roof at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Jimmy Mowery at Bluegills, Alexandria (starts 7 p.m.)
Kevin Quinn & special guests at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Petersburg Firehall, Petersburg (starts 7 p.m.)
“Moonstock” with The Extractors at 211 Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Breezy Hill Campground, Prince Gallitzin State Park (starts 7 p.m.)
Joe Lestochi at Zach’s Sports & Spirits (patio), Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
VOMA Blues Gathering presents The Moore Brothers Band at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Ted Vigil (Tribute to John Denver) at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Trianon Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
“Luau Party” with Davey B at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Juniata VFW (Fort Apache), Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Soundcar at The Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Mountain City Acoustic Trio at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Joy Marie & the Gill Street Band at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Smoking Guns and Johnny Miller at Gallitzin IMS, Gallitzin (starts 8 p.m.)
Campfire Acoustic at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
“4th Annual Farm Concert” with Denise Baldwin at Osman Farm, Summerhill (starts 8 p.m.)
Still Rockin’ at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Walkney at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Happy Valley Brewing, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Ground Zero 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 8/27:
“Sunday Brunch Sounds” with Josh Davis (solo piano) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 11 a.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Windber Slovak Educational Club, Windber (picnic, starts 12 noon)
Jae Smith at McGarvey’s, Altoona (“Parking Lot Yard Sale,” starts 1 p.m.)
“Sundays on the Lawn” with The Silver Linings at Baker Mansion, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Tombstone at Cresson Veterans Park, Cresson (starts 2 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 2:30 p.m.)
“Live on the Patio” with Eventide at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (starts 3 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at Huntingdon Country Club, Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
Kristi Jean & Her Ne’er Do Wells at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
“South Hills Free Music Picnic” with Zeropoint Big Band at South Hills School of Business & Technology, State College (starts 4 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Felix & the Hurricanes at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Total Martial Training Center, Shirleysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“Play On Your Porch Concert & Jam” with Tussey Mountain Moonshiners at Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum, Boalsburg (starts 5 p.m.)
Matt Smolko at Ole Gray Mare, Carrolltown (starts 5 p.m.)
Jazz In Your Face (5 p.m.) and Swing City (6 p.m.) at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
Ride The Song at Reservoir Park, Tyrone (starts 6 p.m.)
The Shoats at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 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 8/28:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 8/29:
Harley Rae at Three Twelve Kitchen, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
“Pugh Street Shutdown” with Ma’aM, Richard Sleigh and 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.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 8/30:
“Summer Concert Series” with Bone Jacked at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“Summer Send Off 2023” with Crater & the Catalyst at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 5 p.m.)
“Live After 5 Wednesdays” with Velveeta at MLK Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Don Bedell at The View (Mountain View Country Club), Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Carrolltown Public Library presents “Music in the Park” with xxxxx at Carrolltown Legion Park, Carrolltown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
The Guitar Brothers at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Denise Baldwin at Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown (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 8/31:
“Rock for the Dock” at Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown; featuring Jeff Perigo (6 p.m.), The Platelets (7 p.m.) and The Rusty Shackles (8:15 p.m.)
“Spring Dam Community Drum Circle” at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 6 p.m.)
Steve Ferguson at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Felix & friends present the “Mother Trucker Band” (Marshall Tucker Band tribute) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville (starts 7 p.m., free admission)
Epley, Harrison & Davis (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Kate & Julian at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (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.)
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.
