Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, November 18 through Thursday, November 24.
Among this weekend’s big highlights is the return of the “Patched Together: A Day Of Music to Benefit the Healing Patch” event, which takes place on Saturday at the Bavarian Aid Society’s upstairs hall. The 10th “Patched Together” returns after missing the past two years due to COVID-19 concerns. Beginning at 2 p.m., the event will feature a strong cast of local and regional live musical entertainment; including Mellissa Vella & Kenny Karlheim, Matt Otis & the Sound, Jim Donovan & the Sun King Warriors, Chris Vipond & the Stanley Street Band, U.S. Sound Theater, The Pennsoulvanians and The Jaded Lips. Donation is $5, or free if you purchase a “Patched Together” T-shirt. There will also be basket drawings and other giveaways, children’s activities, food and refreshments, and more. Proceeds from “Patched Together” will benefit the Home Nursing Agency’s “Healing Patch” Children’s Grief Program, which provides support and hope to children who are dealing with the loss of loved ones. That support takes the form of family sessions, in-school groups, grief education, and more.
And with Thanksgiving just days away, several Thanksgiving-themed events will take place during this weekend, and a multitude of Thanksgiving Eve live music events will take place on Wednesday evening, plus a few shows on Thanksgiving night as well. Browse the listing below to see who is performing where, and if you plan to celebrate heavily, consider using a designated driver so that you and others can enjoy a safe Thanksgiving holiday.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 11/18:
Derek Heidel at Defiant Distillery and Reklaimed Vines, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
“Next to Last Friday” with Stone Bridge Blues Band at Ethnic Social Club (Heritage Discovery Center), Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Everett American Legion, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
OverheaD at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
“Hometown Christmas Stroll” with Dan Becker at 416 Main Street, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Greg Burley at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Patrick McGinnis at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Tim Roberts at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Full Kilt at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Sam Lowe at Woody’s Bar-B-Q, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Stay Tuned at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Dillons at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (CANCELLED due to snow)
“Winedown Weekend” with Midnight Acoustic at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Three of Hearts at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Backlash at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Untucked at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Windber VFW, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Less Than Zero, Suburban Downgrade and The BS Express at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Stevedores at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
“Black Light Night” with Giants Of Science at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
J.D. & Cindy at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
JR Mangan Band with Veronica 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.)
Fall, Together at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 11/19:
Conner Gilbert at By A Thread Boutique, Bellefonte (starts 11 a.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
“Patched Together: A Day of Music to Benefit the Healing Patch” at Bavarian Aid Society (upstairs); featuring Mellissa Vella & Kenny Karlheim, Matt Otis & the Sound, Jim Donovan & the Sun King Warriors, Chris Vipond & the Stanley Street Band, U.S. Sound Theater, The Pennsoulvanians and The Jaded Lips (starts 2 p.m., admission is $5 or the purchase of a Patched Together T-shirt; proceeds benefit the Healing Patch)
Letters From Tomorrow at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Mountain City Acoustic Trio at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Acoustic Fingers at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
“Open Mic” with Rokkandy at Calvary Tyrone, Tyrone (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Carrolltown Fire Company Hall, Carrolltown (starts 7 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Patrick Kelly at Wilson’s Fish Bowl Inn, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Shaunna & Tim at Bedford American Legion, Bedford (starts 7:30 p.m.)
That Oldies Band at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
100 Proof at Everett VFW, Everett (starts 8 p.m.)
Sam Lowe at Petersburg Firehall, Petersburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Mindspell at Saxton VFW, Saxton (starts 8 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Cresson American Legion, Cresson (starts 8 p.m.)
Greg Burley at The Brick On Front, Cresson (starts 8 p.m.)
Somebody To Love at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 8 p.m.)
KB & the Crew at Jamestown PNA, Portage (starts 8 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
“80s Prom” with Hair Force One at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (music starts 9 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Hot Wax at Gallitzin IMS, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Ball Busters Sports Bar, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Untucked at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Alive and Kicking at Dunlo Slovak Club, Dunlo (starts 9 p.m.)
Electric Swamp at Sunshine Mine Inn, Coalport (starts 9 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
The Zuds at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Bad Luck Lover Boys at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Fail at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Orange Fire at Turner Hall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
1 Over 8 at Windber Hotel, Windber (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 11/20:
“Taking Care of Our Own Soup Sale” with Greg Burley at Swiss Club, Altoona (starts 11 a.m.)
Matt Wagner at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Big Red Acoustic at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Strings at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Charlie McClanahan at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (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 11/21:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 11/22:
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 11/23 (THANKSGIVING EVE):
Dany Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
“Thanksgiving Eve Party” with Brooks (6 p.m.) and Felix & the Hurricanes (8 p.m.) at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown
Braden McDannell at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Life Nextdoor, Bedford (Thanksgiving Eve pasta bar, starts 7 p.m.)
Gorinto and Open Music Experimental Series at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Pop Roxx at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
“Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party” with Hot Wax at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Even The Odds at Jim & Jimmies Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Sweet Desire, The Jaded Lips and The Zuds at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Molly’s Pub & Grill, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Pines at the Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Inside Out at Pleasantville VFW, Pleasantville (starts 8 p.m.)
Stephanie & the Wild Hearts at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
From Within at Osceola Hotel, Osceola Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Wanderlost at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Nanty Glo Moose, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
The Boomers at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
The Lee Miller Experience with Kiara and John Smith at Park Avenue Pub, Patton (starts 8:30 p.m.)
“Altoona Grand Hotel Band Blast” with Jimmy Mowery and 100 Proof at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The SuperAlrights at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Rust at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Drive By Magic Show at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 11/24 (THANKSGIVING DAY):
“Turkey Day Tryptophan Jam Open Mic” with The Lee Miller Experience at Root Hovett Hall, Patton (starts 7 p.m.)
“Catholic War Vets Thanksgiving” with Felix & the Hurricanes at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (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.)
“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.
