Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, May 10 through Thursday, May 16.
Although the Mother’s Day weekend forecast is for rain and gray skies, live music is still happening, with a few noteworthy events happening both indoors and outdoors.
Traveling worldwide, Lord Bishop will be passing through Altoona on Friday night to help christen a new arts and performance space, Railroad City Cultural Center, located along 12th Avenue in the former Gables building. Originally from New York but now calling Dresden, Germany his home base, Lord Bishop and his trio will bring their brand of ’70s influenced hard rock, funk, blues, jazz, reggae and punk – a blend they have dubbed ‘Hendrixian Motör Funk.’ Local indie folk/rock artists Kevo Can’t Dance will open the show, which gets under way at 7 p.m.
Downtown Hollidaysburg will host “Blossoms in the Burg’ on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the corner of Allegheny and Montgomery Streets. Flowers will obviously be the focus here, and visitors can browse the floral displays and vendors, build their own bouquets, and enjoy acoustic sounds from popular Johnstown-based duo The Evergreens. Admission is free.
And if your mother is a fan of live music, there are a few Mother’s Day-themed live music events happening through the weekend as well.
Don’t let the rain keep you indoors…Browse the listing below, break out an umbrella, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 5/10:
Matt Wagner at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pregame music before Altoona Curve-Akron Rubberducks game, starts 5 p.m.)
Bo Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Stephanie & the Wildhearts at Coffee on 3rd, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Brother Jack at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
“Open Mic Night at Union Hotel (Mona’s Bar), Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Jeff Gibble, Zeb Crews & Zach Humphreys at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Caryn Dixon at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Lord Bishop Rocks with Kevo Can’t Dance at Railroad City Cultural Center, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Kiara Smith Band at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Main Road at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Jack Squat at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Gorinto Productions presents “Secret Planet: State College” with La Perla (Bogota, Colombia) and Canela at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Greg Costanzo at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Tony & Stacy at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jason Dewitt at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Clay Bowser at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Rocket Blasters at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Back in the Day at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Schellsburg VFW, Schellsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
John Miller at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Less Than Zero, Easy Tiger and Bloodklotz at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Boomers at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rusty Shackles at Westwood Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Dave D Quartet at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Almost Home, Nanty Glo (starts 10 p.m.)
Velveeta at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 5/11:
“Blossoms in the Burg” with The Evergreens, downtown Hollidaysburg (starts 11 a.m.)
“Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest” at Beaver Stadium (football field), University Park; featuring Channing Wilson, Rob Snyder, & Dave Kennedy (12 noon), Caledonia (1:40 p.m.), The Cow Poke and the Poet (2:30 p.m.), Lowjack (3:20 p.m.) and The Skoal Brothers (4:10 p.m.)
Chris Diehl at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Zillion Dollar Combo at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Bruce Schettig at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Autumn Rising acoustic at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Koehler Bay at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Happy Valley Jazz Octet at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Larry & Robin at Boal City Brewing, Boalsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Time Zone at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Wanderlost at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (EP-release show, starts 7:30 p.m.)
American Mood at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
7th Virtue at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Downfall at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Jack Squat at Saxton VFW, Saxton (starts 8 p.m.)
The Extractors at The Arena Bar & Grill, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Midnight Sons at Lilly PNA, Lilly (starts 8 p.m.)
Strings Radio at Gallitzin Moose, Gallitzin (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Nanty Glo Moose, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
The Cheats, The Downstrokes and The Daylight Society at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 9 p.m.)
The Flyin’ Umbrellas at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Fall, Together at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Hillbilly Diesel at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Metro at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Almost Home, Nanty Glo (starts 10 p.m.)
Second Hand Monkey at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 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 5/12:
“Mother’s Day” with Bryanna Appley at Westwood Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 11 a.m.)
“2nd Sunday Uke Jam” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
Matt Smolko at St. Benedict VFW, St. Benedict (starts 2 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with From The Top at Jim and Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
“Free Beginner Ukulele Class” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 4 p.m.)
Ben Lambert at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 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 5/13:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 5/14:
Nick Miller Project at Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
“Tuesdays on the Terrace” Open Mic at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 5/15:
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.)
THURSDAY 5/16:
Donny Burns Duo at Gigi’s Southern Table, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Wasted Talent at Roaring Spring VFW, Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Benny Bleu & Wicked Chicken at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
“Open Mic” with Bob Clawson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Veronica Auger & friends at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9 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.
