Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, October 14 through Thursday, October 20.
A few more local and regional fall festivals take place this weekend, mostly closing out the outdoor festival season for this year. Hollidaysburg’s 16th annual PumpkinFest celebration takes place on Saturday along Allegheny Street, providing a wide variety of arts and crafts vendors, merchant displays, pumpkin-based foods and treats, children’s activities, and two stages of entertainment including live music. See the listing below to find out what music will take place during this year’s festival.
Several more fall festivals take place outside the local area this weekend. The annual three-day Fort Ligonier Days Festival happens in and around the diamond area in downtown Ligonier from Friday through Sunday, featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts vendors, numerous food vendors, a parade on Saturday and live musical entertainment on two stages. The festival commemorates the October 12, 1758 battle of Fort Ligonier, a key battle during the French & Indian War…The 73rd annual Pennsylvania State Flaming Foliage Festival also takes place Friday through Sunday in Renovo, and also features arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a parade on Saturday, children’s activities and live music…The 48th annual Fulton Fall Folk Festival takes place Friday through Sunday throughout Fulton County, with much of the activities happening in and around McConnellsburg. Arts and crafts vendors, exhibits, flea markets, food and refreshments, antique farm equipment displays, tractor pulls, children’s activities, a Saturday parade and other activities will all be part of this festival…Also in Fulton County, the 8th annual Akersville Fall Festival started on Thursday and continues on Friday and Saturday in Akersville (located just southeast of Breezewood). This small festival features vendors, homemade food, a kids’ tent, raffle, and live folk, country and gospel music on Friday and Saturday. Proceeds from the festival benefit the restoration of Akersville’s historic church and schoolhouse…And Little Buffalo State Park near Newport hosts its annual Apple Festival on Saturday and Sunday, featuring food, musical entertainment, educational programs and demonstrations, apple cider pressing and apple butter, tours of the Shoaff’s Mill grist mill and more.
The ArtsAltoona Center will host its Fall Arts Market on Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m. The market will feature various artisans displaying their creations, food and refreshments, and live music.
Music will hit the theatrical stage at Altoona’s Mishler Theatre this weekend, as P&J Productions presents The Who’s “Tommy” with three performances. An area cast of performers will present the story of the “deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure plays a mean pinball,” accompanied by live performances of The Who’s signature music by a pit orchestra of established area musicians. Performances happen both Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday afternoon matinee beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets for the production can be obtained from the Mishler box office.
And this weekend marks the start of Halloween party season, as a few Halloween-themed live music parties take place around the area. More such events will increase in frequency during the next two weekends leading up to Halloween.
These are just some of the options for live music during this weekend and upcoming week. Browse the listing below to find out where the music is happening, pick some events and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 10/14:
“All Things Pumpkin” with The Extra Miles at Way Fruit Farm, Stormstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Che & DuVille (Pennsoulvanians acoustic) at Allegheny Creamery & Crepes, Hollidaysburg (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 6 p.m.)
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anna Pearl Belinda at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Stone Creek Blues at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
X’s For Eyes and Owned By A**holes at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Kris Tina Reiter at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Tom Katz at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Winedown Weekend” with Chris Daugherty at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
P & J Productions presents The Who’s “Tommy” at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Trianon Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Flashpoint at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at Millheim American Legion, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
String Machine and Orson Wilds at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8:45 p.m.)
Brit & Azia Acoustic at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes and Who’s Your Daddy at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Fall, Together at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 10/15:
Hollidaysburg PumpkinFest, downtown Hollidaysburg:
– Pumpkin Stage: 1 p.m. – Stephanie Everett
– Diamond Stage: 11 a.m. – Altoona Brass Collective, 12 noon – Joy Drummers, 1 p.m. – Hollidaysburg Area High School Drum Line, 2:30 p.m. – The Cresson Brothers
“All Things Pumpkin” with Joe Quick at Way Fruit Farm, Stormstown (starts 12 noon)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Jeff Corle at Dickert Farms, Mineral Point (Fall Fest, music starts 1 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
“Surf & Turf” with Devin Sherman at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 4 p.m.)
“Hallow Fest” with Lucid Yooth & the Cubensis Lenses, Crazed Visions, John Peacefire, Brother Jack and Memory Collector at High Profile Talent Agency, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Halfway Down at Northern Cambria Slovak Club, Northern Cambria (starts 5 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave Howsare & Jerry Miller at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Free Range at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Pure Cane Sugar at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Open Mic featuring Azia at Calvary Tyrone, Tyrone (starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley 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.)
Steve Dixon at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Tony & Stacy at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 7 p.m.)
Mike Kinley & Mike Jubas at Coal Country Brewing LLC, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Orange Fire at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Time Zone at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
From The Top at Windber VFW, Windber (starts 7 p.m.)
P & J Productions presents The Who’s “Tommy” at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“Halloween Party” with Lauren & Joe at Wilson’s Fish Bowl Inn, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
VOMA Jazz Series presents The Don Aliquo Quartet at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
That Oldies Band at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Pines at Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Abel, Mellow Honey and Cythereon at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Mellissa Vella & Kenny Karlheim at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Black Sun and The Daylight Society at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Rubee Creek at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
“Halloween Party” with Octane at Patton Eagles, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Black Flower Season and Drive By Magic Show at Crousey’s, Windber (Black Flower Season EP-release show, starts 9 p.m.)
Undercover at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Rust at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY 10/16:
“Fall Art Market” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona; featuring the Backyard Rockers, Bill W. and Joy Drummers (starts 2 p.m.)
P & J Productions presents The Who’s “Tommy” at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Charlie McClanahan at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at the Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Kristi Jean & Her Ne’er Do Wells at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Strings at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Chiz Rider (trumpeter) at Second Avenue United Methodist Church, Altoona (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 10/17:
“Allen Street Jam” on Allen Street, State College; featuring Corner Brothers, Chris Bell Band, Caledonia and Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree (starts 1:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY 10/18:
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 10/19:
Pure Cane Sugar Girls at The Tavern (Adam’s Apple), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Gorinto and Open Music Experimental Series at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Todd Albright 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.)
Michigan Rattlers at Stage West, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 10/20:
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Lloyd Street Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Hirsch, Hart & Lowe (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 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 p.m.)
Hoodie Allen at Stage West, State College (starts 9 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.
