Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 10 through Thursday, February 16.
It’s a busy weekend on the area live music scene with the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day spaced two days apart, plus benefit shows, a prom night and more.
The prom night – the African American Heritage Festival Prom Night – takes place on Saturday evening at The Casino at Altoona’s Lakemont Park, raising funds for the annual Blair County African American Heritage Festival, which takes place in July. This inaugural prom event will present all the amenities of a prom, from red carpet entryway for arriving couples to a professional photographer, snacks and libations, and entertainment from The PennSoulvanians and DJ Tyson. The event gets under way at 6 p.m.; however, tickets are sold out.
The Prom Night is one of several benefit events and fundraisers taking place this weekend. The Shovel Head Tavern in Cresson (formerly Magoo’s) will host a day-long Nicholas Foreman Memorial event on Saturday, which will raise funds for The Healing Patch, a program of the Home Nursing Agency that provides services to grieving children and families after the loss of loved ones. A pool tournament will kick things off at 12 noon, with live music starting at 5 p.m. with performances from The Pines and Felix & the Hurricanes. There will also be a basket raffle, plus food and refreshments. From Gallitzin, Nicholas Foreman passed away in March, 2022.
The State Theatre in State College will host the 11th annual Rock the 80’s benefit concert on Saturday evening, raising funds for local cancer patients through the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund. The event kicks off at 7 p.m., and will feature performances of 1980s-era music by a multitude of State College area music scene names – Anchor & Arrow, the Corner Brothers, Crush, Genuine Red & the Issues, J.R. Mangan Band, Miss Melanie, Spider Kelly, The Extractors and The Long Afternoon. 1980s attire is encouraged. Limited standing room tickets are available for $40 and can be purchased through the State Theatre box office.
For major concert action, the “Rockzilla Tour” arrives at the 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown on Friday night, featuring Papa Roach and Falling In Reverse…And Carrie Underwood will perform at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, also on Friday night.
A new local band featuring some familiar area music names takes the stage for the first time on Friday night at Altoona’s 4D’s Lounge. The Bomb Cyclones will feature singer Mellissa Vella and guitarist/singer Kenny Karlheim, who also comprise the acoustic Mellissa & Kenny duo. Also in this group are guitarist Rich Johnson, bassist Bill Nusom and drummer Paul Caracciolo II. The Bomb Cyclones will perform a variety of rock covers. The music begins at 10:30 p.m.
Browse the listing below to see who is playing where during the next seven days, as well as where the Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl live music parties are taking place…and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 2/10:
Jimmy Mowery at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 3 p.m.)
The Nerves (acoustic) at Greenbean Coffeehouse, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Mike Shank at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Bo Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Charlie McClanahan at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Ole Uncle Tim at ReKlaimed Vines Tasting Room, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Mountain City at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Alla Spina at HiWay, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
“Rockzilla Tour” with Papa Roach and Falling in Reverse at 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Roaring Spring VFW, Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Make Mine Country at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Coal Country Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Luke Weltz at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Cooter & Jake at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (Cambria City) (starts 7 p.m.)
Carrie Underwood at Bryce Jordan Center, State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 8 p.m.)
Jack & Jared at Bluegills Bar & Grill, Alexandria (starts 8 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Brownstown Volunteer Firemen’s Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Coalport Moose, Coalport (starts 8 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
From Within at Houtzdale Moose, Houtzdale (starts 9 p.m.)
Fuse at Ball Busters Sports Bar, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
The SuperAlrights at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
J.R. Mangan Band with Veronica Auger at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
John “JT” Thompson at Hootinanny, Bellefonte (starts 10 p.m.)
Rusty Shackles at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
The Bomb Cyclones at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 2/11:
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Brian Harshberger at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 1 p.m.)
Clay Bowser at Sons of the American Legion Post 363, Ebensburg (starts 4 p.m.)
“Nicholas Foreman Memorial” with The Pines and Felix & the Hurricanes at Shovel Head Tavern (formerly Magoo’s), Cresson (starts 5 p.m., proceeds benefit The Healing Patch local children’s grief program)
The Evergreens at Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
“African American Heritage Festival Prom Night” fundraiser with The PennSoulvanians at The Casino at Lakemont Park, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Matthew Sheedy at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Gearet Fitzpatrick at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Koehler Bay at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Bill Ferrell at Osceola Hotel, Osceola Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Ian Farmer at Angelo’s Pizzeria, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Valentines Dinner and Dance” with Kelly Hylton (Elvis Presley impersonator) at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Nathan Cutshall at Juniata Brewing Company, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at County Line Inn, Mount Union (starts 7 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
“Rock the 80’s” benefit at the State Theatre, State College; featuring Anchor & Arrow, the Corner Brothers, Crush, Genuine Red & the Issues, J.R. Mangan Band, Miss Melanie, Spider Kelly, The Extractors and The Long Afternoon (starts 7 p.m., proceeds benefit the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund)
Indre at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Amped Up Acoustic at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Jeff Webb at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 8 p.m.)
Chasing Karma at Bedford American Legion, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
“Rebel Music Club” with Chris Rattie & the New Rebels and The Lazy Villains at Zeno’s, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Chicken Tractor Deluxe at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at Millheim American Legion, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at Port Matilda American Legion, Port Matilda (starts 8 p.m.)
That Oldees Band at Moonshine Mine Inn, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
The Lee Miller Experience with John & Kiara Smith at the Rembrant Club, St. Benedict (starts 8 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
“Anti Valentine’s Day Party” with Frequency at Conemaugh PNA, Conemaugh (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Coalport VFW, Coalport (starts 8 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Tom Nevers Field and Kevo Can’t Dance at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
Backlash at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Undine Firehall, Bellefonte (starts 9 p.m.)
Rust at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Twenty Three at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at First Catholic Slovak Bandhall, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 9 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at Double LL Bar & Grill, Everett (starts 10 p.m.)
Nothing Much at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Woodside Bar & Grill, 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 2/12:
“2nd Sunday Uke Jam” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 pm.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 10 p.m. after Super Bowl)
“Super Bowl Party” with The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
MONDAY 2/13:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 2/14 (VALENTINE’S DAY):
Lauren & Joe at New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at Philipsburg Elks, Philipsburg (starts 5 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Asiago Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Ian Farmer at Chumley’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
“Open Mic Night” with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Joe Quick at Doggie’s Pub, State College (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 2/15:
Pure Cane Sugar Girls at The Tavern (Adam’s Apple), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at The View (Mountain View Country Club), Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
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 2/16:
“Songwriter Showcase” at 3 Dots, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
“Open Mic” with Bob Clawson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“T’rd Thursday” with Full Kilt at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Raven & the Wren at the Hookah Lounge, State College (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 8:30 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 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.
