Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Thursday, June 23 through Thursday, June 30. (This is being posted a day early this week to accommodate the motorcycle festivals happening this weekend, some which begin on Thursday, June 23.)
Motorcycle weekend returns to the area this weekend, with numerous festivals and live music events connected to them. Johnstown’s Thunder In The Valley and the Cambria Summit A.B.A.T.E.’s 15th Annual Bikefest at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Ebensburg get under way on Thursday, and Ebensburg’s “Wheels & Wings” festivities take over downtown Ebensburg on Thursday evening as well. The PA Roundhouse Rally Summer Series resumes Friday at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson near Duncansville, with live music happening both Friday and Saturday. The Windber Thunder Street Party takes place in downtown Windber on Friday as well. Browse the listing below to see the music schedules to these events, as well as related Thunder weekend shows at area music venues.
There’s plenty of live music for folks who don’t ride motorcycles as well…The second annual Millheim WalkFest of Arts & Music happens from Friday through Sunday throughout the borough of Millheim, with arts, crafts, activities and live music on various stages…The inaugural Bedford Bluegrass Bash takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Bedford Fairgrounds, with a variety of bluegrass performers from the region and across the state…After being dormant for several decades, Musselman’s Grove in Claysburg officially returns to action with a day-long grand reopening event on Saturday, with a wide variety of musical talent taking the stage…And a day of live music will happen on Saturday at downtown Huntingdon’s new Bryan Park facility.
And for fans of chicken wings, the annual wing-eating festivities are returning…The Tussey WingFest at Tussey Mountain Amphitheater near Boalsburg returns this Thursday (June 23), and will feature weekly wings from area vendors plus live music through mid-August…Windber’s Wings-N-Waves wing-eating festivities get under way this Thursday as well at Windber’s Recreation Park; the five-week series will feature wings from three different area eateries and vendors each week, with championship rounds held during the final two weeks. Live music will happen each week…And the annual Legion Park Wing Offs commence next Thursday (June 30) at Hollidaysburg’s Legion Park, and will also feature wings and live music weekly through mid-August.
There is much live music happening throughout the next eight days, so browse the listing below, choose your events, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
THURSDAY 6/23:
“Thunder in the Valley” in downtown Johnstown:
– Central Park: 11 a.m. – Krazy Kat Daddies, 2 p.m. – Moore Brothers, 5 p.m. – Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band, 8 p.m. – Full Kilt
– Peoples Natural Gas Park: 4 p.m. – The Rusty Shackles, 7 p.m. – Felix & the Hurricanes, 10 p.m. – Octane
– Suppes Ford Biker Mall: 3:30 p.m. – The Tom Katz, 6:30 p.m. – Jukehouse Bombers, 9:30 p.m. – Silver Screen
“Wheels & Wings” in downtown Ebensburg:
– Giants Of Science at corner of Sample and Center Streets (starts 6 p.m.)
– Stacy & the Rejects at Ebensburg American Legion (outdoors, starts 6 p.m.)
“Cambria Summit A.B.A.T.E. 15th Annual Bikefest 2022 at American Legion Fairgrounds, Ebensburg; featuring Ruff Tymes (starts 8 p.m., ages 21 and over)
“Thunder at the Freight Station” featuring Rust (3 p.m.) and Undercover (7 p.m.) at Freight Station, Johnstown
“Storm the Corner” with Brooks Herring at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Buccinese Society, Altoona (112th Anniversary Weekend, starts 6 p.m.)
Open Mic at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
“Tussey WingFest” with JR Mangan Band with Veronica Auger, Anchor & Arrow and Bonfire (AC/DC tribute) at Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam” at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Windber Wings N Waves” with Shallow 9 at Windber Recreation Park, Windber (starts 6 p.m.)
“Balance Restaurant Grand Opening Mission Expansion” with Jasmine Cain at Balance Restaurant, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty & Jason Toth at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Sing for Them Wings” with Jae Smith at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Midstate Select at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Tom Nevers Field at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Luke Weltz at The Fifth Local Eatery & Alehouse, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
“Phyrsty Phyrsdays” with The Corner Brothers at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Rust at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Bob Helbig Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
FRIDAY 6/24:
“Thunder in the Valley” in downtown Johnstown:
– Central Park: 11 a.m. – The Cash Out Show, 2:00 p.m. – Morley’s Dog Band, 5:00 p.m. – 7 Mile Run, 8:00 p.m. – Giants Of Science
– Peoples Natural Gas Park: 1:00 p.m. – Jimmy Adler Blues Band, 4 p.m. – Stone Bridge Blues Band
– Peoples Natural Gas Park (Main Stage): 8 p.m. – The Jake and Elwood Blues Revue, 10 p.m. – Jasmine Cain
– Suppes Ford Biker Mall: 4 p.m. – Dany Vavrek, 7 p.m. – Whiskey River Panhandlers, 10 p.m. – Full Kilt
“PA Roundhouse Rally” with The Jaded Lips (5 p.m.) and The Ten Band (Pearl Jam Tribute, 8 p.m.) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville
“Cambria Summit A.B.A.T.E. 15th Annual Bikefest 2022 at American Legion Fairgrounds, Ebensburg; featuring Inside Out (9 p.m.) and Acoustics with Justin (12 midnight) (ages 21 and over)
“Windber Thunder Street Party” with Ole 97 (Johnny Cash-June Carter tribute) near Sheetz and Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 7 p.m.)
“Thunder at the Freight Station” featuring Fuse (1 p.m.), This Indecision (5 p.m.) and Hair Force One (9 p.m.) at Freight Station, Johnstown
“Storm the Corner” with Chris Daugherty (3 p.m.) and Kevin Dale Band (7 p.m.) at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown
“Millheim WalkFest of Arts & Music,” Millheim:
– Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center: Karl Leitzel (3 p.m.) and Bruce Young (fiddle) (4 p.m.)
– Pisano Winery: Canary (2 p.m.), Chris Bell Band (5 p.m.)
– Elk Creek Cafe: Songwriters in the Round (starts 7:30 p.m.)
– Elk Creekside: Cajun Zydeco Dance Party (starts 7 p.m.)
– Millheim Hotel: Three Months Off (starts 7:30 p.m.)
– Inglebean Coffee Shop: Open Mic (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey & Jason Toth at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
“Friday in the ‘Fonte,” Bellefonte with Conner Gilbert (outside By A Threat Boutique, starts 4 p.m.) and Miss Melanie at Talleyrand Park (starts 5 p.m.)
“Palace Bike Party” with The House Band at The Palace, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
The Boomers at Lakemont Park (C2 Trolley House), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Curtis Tracy at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Adam Yarger at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Vision Manifest at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher Trio at Buccinese Society, Altoona (112th Anniversary Weekend, starts 7 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Railroad City Brewing, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Gearet Fitzpatrick at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Rubee Creek at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at A’s Pub (McClanahans), State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Eric Ian Farmer at Moonstock, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Sheedy at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Wednesdays at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Time Zone at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Group Therapy Band at The Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Gas Station Sushi at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Strings at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Lonesome Road at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Who They Fear, Goatsmoker and SamarA at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Joy Marie & the Gill Street Band at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 9 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Charlie’s Angel’s Tavern, Dysart (starts 9 p.m.)
The Lee Miller Experience at Hastings VFW, Hastings (starts 9 p.m.)
Walk On Mars at Almost Home, Nanty Glo (starts 9 p.m.)
Who’s Your Daddy at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Jimmy Mowery & the New High at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 6/25:
“Thunder in the Valley” in downtown Johnstown:
– Central Park: 12:30 p.m. – Hells Bells AC/DC Tribute, 3 p.m. – S’Wearing Hats, 6 p.m. – The Cash Out Show, 9 p.m. – Krazy Kat Daddies
– Peoples Natural Gas Park: 1 p.m. – Michael Christopher, 4 p.m. – The Stickers
– Peoples Natural Gas Park (Main Stage): 7 p.m. – Jasmine Cain, 10 p.m. – Hairball Band
– Suppes Ford Biker Mall: 1 p.m. – Right Turn Clyde, 4 p.m. – Rust, 7 p.m. – Jukehouse Bombers, 10 p.m. – Three Of Hearts
“PA Roundhouse Rally” with Lauren & Joe (2 p.m.), Avenue Of Kings (2 p.m.) and Liliac (8 p.m.) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville
“Cambria Summit A.B.A.T.E. 15th Annual Bikefest 2022 at American Legion Fairgrounds, Ebensburg; featuring Stacy & the Rejects (6 p.m.), Yum (9 p.m.) and Acoustics with Ken Gray (12 midnight) (ages 21 and over)
“Thunder at the Freight Station” featuring Heidi & the Hellcats (1 p.m.), Bad Mother Trucker (5 p.m.) and Sourmash (9 p.m.) at Freight Station, Johnstown
“Storm the Corner” with Dean Rumsey (12 noon), Alec Henderson (3:30 p.m.) and Kevin Dale (7 p.m.) at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown
Tim Frick at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 8:30 a.m.)
“Music at Bryan Park” at Bryan Park, Huntingdon; featuring Ron Russell (11 a.m.), Patrick Ian Bennett (12 noon), Kevo Can’t Dance (1 p.m.), BSXpress (2 p.m.), The Daylight Society (3 p.m.), Dr. Chance Bartleby & the ?! (4 p.m.), Sunset Over Mars (5 p.m.), Neon Hotel (6 p.m.) and Abstentious (7 p.m.)
“Bedford Bluegrass Bash” at Bedford County Fairgrounds, Bedford; featuring Black Diamond (12 noon, 5 p.m.), Hickory Bottom (1 p.m., 6 p.m.), Marshele Bradford Exchange (2 p.m., 7 p.m.), Echo Valley (3 p.m., 8 p.m.) and David Adkins (4 p.m., 9 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Tim Scott at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
“Musselman’s Grove Show Grand Reopening” at Musselman’s Grove, Claysburg; featuring Ben Housel & Band, James Grove, Cindy “Kassie” Finnegan Foor, Donnie Sell, Marty Walters, Ride the Song, 3 Chords & the Truth, Stephanie & the Wild Hearts, Bullscreek Rocks, Mountain City Grass, Potter Family and Claysburg Community Chorus (starts 1 p.m.)
“Millheim WalkFest of Arts & Music,” Millheim:
– Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center: Jim Colbert (2 p.m.) and HPR (6 p.m.)
– Pisano Winery: Pure Cane Sugar (12 noon), SGT Bob (4 p.m.)
– Elk Creekside: Wicked Chicken & Ma’aM (starts 4 p.m.)
– Millheim Hotel: Chris Bell (2 p.m.), Rubee Creek (7 p.m.)
– Inglebean Coffee Shop: Nathan Cutshall (11:30 a.m.), Hops & Vines (2 p.m.), Flora Eyster, Gary Gyekis & Anders Olsen 4:30 p.m.)
“Wagon Wheel Bluegrass Festival” with Megan McGarry Trio and Tussey Mountain Moonshiners at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 3 p.m.)
“Buggy Ride Fundraiser” post party with Kyx and Giants Of Science at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (ride starts 2 p.m., music starts 5:30 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
The Family Ties at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at Angelo’s Pizzeria, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
“Jackie’s Garden Works Rooftop Concert Series” with Dave Distefano & Mark Weakland at BottleWorks Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Mad Hats at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Hy-5 at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Sam Coco at Germantown Winery, Portage (starts 6 p.m.)
“Outdoor Concert Series” with Randy Clark at Muskrat Beach 2, Prince Gallitzin State Park (starts 6 p.m.)
Vision Manifest at Mountain Toys 4 Rent, Fallentimber (starts 6 p.m.)
Jason Adams at Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Ed N’Born at Park Hills Country Club (Tavern 27), Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Paul Anthony at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Unplugged Open Mic at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Mill Creek (starts 7 p.m.)
Mr. Pocket at The LaunchPad, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Mary Anne Cleary at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 7 p.m.)
Owned By A**holes, Cryptic Rites, Androgynous Summer Of Terror, Mental Five and Bezos BBQ at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Jason Gamble & Rue Moyer at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Joe Caroff at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Banned at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 7 p.m.)
“Let’s Hang On – The Music of Frankie Valli” (Frankie Valli/Four Seasons tribute show) at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Back In The Day at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Generation (acoustic duo) at Tyrone Elks, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Bad Luck Lover Boys at Bedford Moose, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Zero Tolerance at Reliance Fire Club, Philipsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Greg Burley at The Brick On Front, Cresson (starts 8 p.m.)
Inside Out at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
From The Top (unplugged) at Country Inn, South Fork (starts 8 p.m.)
Orange Fire at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Fetz’s Sports Bar, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
The Silver Linings at Charlie’s Angel’s Tavern, Dysart (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Barbacide at The Starlite, Mahaffey (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Undercover at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 6/26:
“Thunder in the Valley” in downtown Johnstown:
– Central Park: 1:30 p.m. – The Past-Tymes
– Peoples Natural Gas Park: 1:30 p.m. – Jukehouse Bombers
– Suppes Ford Biker Mall: 1:30 p.m. – The Boomers
“Sunday Thunder” with Stacy & the Rejects at Freight Station, Johnstown (outside, starts 3 p.m.)
“Storm the Corner” with Brooks Herring (12 noon) and Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band (3 p.m.) at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown
“Bedford Bluegrass Bash” at Bedford County Fairgrounds, Bedford; featuring Worship Service (11 a.m.), Sounds Of Grass (12 noon, 3 p.m.), Centerfire Bluegrass (1 p.m., 4 p.m.) and Little Roy & Lizzy (2 p.m., 5 p.m.)
“Millheim WalkFest of Arts & Music,” Millheim:
– Green Drake Gallery and Arts Center: Sun Moth Bucket (12 noon) and Johnny Stevens & Chris Strait (2 p.m.)
– Pisano Winery: Donny Burns Duo (11 a.m.), Corner Brothers (2:30 p.m.)
– Elk Creekside: Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers (starts 5 p.m.)
– Millheim Pool & Parks Pavilion: Little German Band (starts 2 p.m.)
– Millheim Hotel: Rapid Run (starts 1 p.m.)
– Inglebean Coffee Shop: Miss Melanie & Jay Vonada (starts 11:30 a.m.)
– Millheim Fire Co. No. 1: Eric Ian Farmer & Friends (starts 3 p.m.)
“Summer On the Lawn” with Bone Jacked at Baker Mansion, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Victor Clark at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
Jonathan Gangi (classical guitar) at Huntingdon County Arts Center, Huntingdon (starts 2 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Dany Vavrek at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
John Tkach at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
“Summer Concert Series” at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown; featuring Pazzynski Family with Ukulele Eddie (5 p.m.) and Tree (6 p.m.)
Dennis Hillebrand at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
“Art Altoona Untied” with Hot Fudge Mondaes at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Pinecroft Firehall, Pinecroft (Bike Run after-party, starts 6 p.m.)
“South Hills Concert Series” with Tussey Mountain Moonshiners at South Hills School of Business & Technology, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
“Summer Sounds at the Gazebo” with Anchor & Arrow at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte (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.)
Jason O at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
MONDAY 6/27:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 6/28:
Open Mic 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.)
Lowjack (lite) at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Brother Jack’s Happy Hour Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 6/29:
Anchor & Arrow at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, State College (starts 5:15 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Caledonia at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Miss Melanie 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.)
Band Of Eden (acoustic) at The Fifth Local Eatery & Alehouse, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 6/30:
Samantha Press at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pregame before Altoona Curve-Harrisburg Senators game, music starts 5 p.m.)
“Legion Park Wing Off” with Jack Squat at Legion Park, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
“Tussey WingFest” with Anchor & Arrow and Katz 22 at Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam” at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
“Phyrsty Phyrsdays” with The Corner Brothers at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 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.
