Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, November 15 through Thursday, November 21.
Tribute shows provide some highlights this weekend. McGarvey’s in Altoona is hosting the “Amp Up to Eleven: A Tribute to 90s Grunge Icons” event on Saturday evening. Four different tributes will hit the stage: local rockers The Zuds with their Stone Temple Pilots tribute set, All Five Horizons with their Pearl Jam tribute, Williamsport’s Aberdeen with their Nirvana tribute, and northern Cambria County’s Deny Your Maker with an Alice In Chains set. The music starts at 7 p.m. This event sold out the last time it was presented; tickets are still available through McGarvey’s Facebook page.
Meanwhile on Saturday night, State College’s historic State Theatre brings back popular Philadelphia-based Led Zeppelin tribute group Get The Led Out. This group has been praised for their detailed and authentic renditions of Led Zeppelin classics. The show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets can be obtained through the website www.thestatetheatre.org.
And the approach of the holiday season again means that popular Christmas-themed rock act, the Trans Siberian Orchestra, is touring with their theatric spectacle of music, light and sound. This year’s presentation, “The Lost Christmas Eve,” arrives onstage at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday the 21st. Tickets can be ordered online via the Bryce Jordan Center website, bjc.psu.edu. Q94 listeners can also win tickets by being the fourth caller at (814) 944-9420 when they hear the Trans Siberian Orchestra song between 2 and 4 p.m. through Wednesday (Nov. 20).
Browse the listing below to find out where the live music is happening this weekend and during the upcoming week…and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 11/15:
Common Ground at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
OverheaD at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens 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.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Nathaniel Mowery at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Triple A Blues Band at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Joe Caroff at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Syster at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Warped Band at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
“Firefighter Appreciation Night” with PletchVello at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
XM at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Chest Springs Tavern (formerly Hagen’s), Chest Springs (starts 8 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Jeff Perigo & Friends at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Super Alrights at Westwood Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Velveeta at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Skoal Bros. at Zeno’s, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 11/16:
Collin & the Cessnas at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Ron “Music Man” Balestino at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
“Amp Up to Eleven” (A Tribute to 90s Grunge Icons) featuring The Zuds (Stone Temple Pilots tribute), All Five Horizons (Pearl Jam tribute), Aberdeen (Nirvana tribute) and Deny Your Maker (Alice In Chains tribute) at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Pat Kelly at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
The Gill Street Band with Veronica Auger at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Time Zone at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Don Aliquo Jazz Quartet at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Matt Smolko at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Stormy at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Bill Ferrell at Waylon’s Watering Hole, Smithmill (starts 8 p.m.)
Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin tribute) at The State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Downfall at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Sidewinder at Zeno’s, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Herb & Hanson at Westwood Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Undercover at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Turner Hall, Johnstown (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.)
Velveeta at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 11 p.m.)
ONLINE: Servello Family livestream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 11/17:
“Veterans Appreciation Party” with Lauren & Joe at Nanty Glo Moose, Nanty Glo (starts 1 p.m.)
Open Mic with Dean Rumsey at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 1 p.m.)
“2nd Sunday Uke Jam” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Jake & Friendz at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Miss Melanie at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
Sam Christensen & Anna Pearl Belinda at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
MONDAY 11/18:
Sidewinder at Phyrst, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
TUESDAY 11/19:
Steve Dixon at Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The PennSoulvanians at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 11/20:
Paul Amato at Three Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Gigi’s Southern Table, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
“No Filter” with The Irwins and The Sorters 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.)
WXPN welcomes Margaret Glaspy at The State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 11/21:
Wasted Talent at Roaring Spring VFW, Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Trans Siberian Orchestra at Bryce Jordan Center, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Area 38 at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic/Jam Night (hosted by Bob Clawson) at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 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.
