Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, December 8 through Thursday, December 14.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 12/8:
Bo Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Artie Burtnett with Happy Hour (Tommy and Sarah) at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Dan Stonerook at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Steve Ferguson at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
TJ Simpson at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Alex & Julia at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Blue Knob Conference Center, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (60th Anniversary Kickoff Party, music starts 7 p.m.)
Southbound at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Portage (starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Even The Odds (acoustic) at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Tim Riskus at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
That Oldees Band at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Bluegills Bar & Grill, Alexandria (starts 8 p.m.)
Adriana Loner at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Hannah Bingman at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Billy Price Band at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Old Skool at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Without Zerb at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Us3 at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Platelets at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Walkney and Sweet Desire at Kryptonite Nightclub, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Velveeta at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 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 12/9:
“Saturday Christmas Music Crawl Series” at Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, downtown Bellefonte:
– (Strolling) Picker & Papa (starts 12 noon)
– St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (youth musicians): St. John Singers & Bell Choir (11 a.m.), N.O.T.A. (Penn State a cappella group, 11:45 a.m.), Fraser Street Saxes (12:45 p.m.)
– Trinity Bellfonte United Methodist Church (folk): Fair Winds Trio (12:30 p.m.), Holly Foy & Bruce Young (1:30 p.m.), Hannah Bingman (2:30 p.m.)
– St. John’s Episcopal Church (jazz): Stacy Glen Trio (3 p.m.), Elizabeth Webb & Mac Himes (4 p.m.)
– St. John’s United Church of Christ (bands): Little German Band (4:30 p.m.), Brass Rats (5:30 p.m.)
– Centre County Historical Museum (pianists): Isobell Herr (11 a.m.), Jay Zimmerman (12 noon), Kevin Munnell (1 p.m.), John “JT” Thompson (2 p.m.), The Whistle Tones (flute, 3 p.m.)
“Central PA Skatepark Tour” with Abstentious and SamarA at Sk8-1-4 Skate Park, Altoona (all ages, starts 2 p.m.)
Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band at Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Penn State Altoona (starts 2:30 p.m.)
Amped Up (acoustic) at Sons Of The American Legion, Ebensburg (starts 4 p.m.)
“Christmas at Baker Mansion” with Vocal Trio 3-Four-One at Baker Mansion, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Nathan Glunt at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Osceola Hotel, Osceola Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Main Road at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Dylan Miller at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Kate Twoey & John “JT” Thompson at American Ale House, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Crooner & Co. Swing Band at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Terry Goulding with Sara Masters at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Kenny Jubas at Olde Keg Bar & Grill, Portage (starts 7 p.m.)
Swipe Right at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Full Proof at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Toths at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Frog Holler at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“Blues Gathering” with Stone Bridge Blues Band at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Back In The Day at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Stormy at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Pat McGinnis at McKee Tavern, McKee (starts 8 p.m.)
Vertigo Vultures at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Coal Aly Band at The Arena Bar and Grill, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
“Holiday Concert” with Moore Brothers Band at Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Philipsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Kiara Smith Band at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Hardtack and The BSXpress at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
“Krampusnacht” with Fortune & Glory at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 9 p.m.)
tvBlonde at Sharkie’s, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Untucked at Dunlo Slovak Club, Dunlo (starts 9 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
The PennSoulvanians at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:00 p.m.)
“Ugly Sweater Contest” with Ridgemont High at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Turner Hall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Rust at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) 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 12/10:
“Brunch” with Denise Baldwin at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 11 a.m.)
“Brunch” with Matt Wagner at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (music starts 12 noon)
“2nd Sunday Uke Jam” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Tussey Mountain Moonshiners “lite” at University Wine Co., State College (starts 2 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.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Jon Rounds with special guests 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 12/11:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 12/12:
“All Originals Open Mic” with Michael Thomas (The PennSoulvanians) at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
“A Motown Christmas” featuring members of The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 7:30 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 12/13:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Lord Forest 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.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 12/14:
Tommy Wareham Quartet featuring vocalist Catherine Dupuis at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
The Sure Shots 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 p.m.)
Adam & the Armadillos 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.
