Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, April 14 through Thursday, April 20.
The return of a national recording group and a spring arts market are among the many live music events on the schedule for this warm spring weekend and upcoming week.
California rap-punk rockers (hed)PE bring their explosive brand of music back to the stage of McGarvey’s in Altoona on Monday night. Surfacing from Huntingdon Beach, California in 1994, (hed)PE (referred to at various times as (hed) Planet Earth and (hed) Planetary Evolution) signed with Jive Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1997. The group’s first single, “Bartender,” achieved widespread modern rock radio airplay and charted well on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock charts. The group later became part of the 2001 Ozzfest tour. They recently issued their 13th studio album, called “70s Hits from the Pit.” Opening Monday’s show will be New York City’s Rebelmatic, plus local hard-hitters Hate Grenade and Abstentious. The music begins at 7 p.m.
And the ArtsAltoona Center hosts its Spring Art Market event on Saturday kicking off at noon. A number of area and regional arts and crafts vendors will display and sell their creations, and five area acoustic performers will take the stage through the course of the event. The lineup includes Little Jimmy Melon Baller, Dave Moses, Pat Anderson, Bill Wandersee and James Grove. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.
These are just two of many live music events taking place around the area during the next seven days. Browse the listing below to find out who is playing where, and – as always – SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 4/14:
Bo Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Pletch-vello (Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello) at Tavern 27, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Ron “Music Man” Balestino at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Asiago’s Tuscan, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Pines at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Brian Edwards at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Java Joe Wickless at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Brandon Giuffre at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Kristi Jean at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Alla Spina at HiWay, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Chris Blaney at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Bellefonte Elks, Bellefonte (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
The Side Piece at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Make Mine Country at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Big Red at A’s Pub (McClanahan’s), State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Patton Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Syster at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
John Penrod at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (Cambria City) (starts 7 p.m.)
The Toth’s at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Luke Weltz at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Lowjack (lite) at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
That Oldees Band at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Tusk (Fleetwood Mac tribute) at The State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree and OK Otter at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Who’s Your Daddy at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Partners in Crime at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Coalport Moose, Coalport (starts 8 p.m.)
Joan and the Crows at Rembrant Club, St. Benedict (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Less Than Zero, The BSXpress and Ear Bleeding Country at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9:30 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
John “JT Blues” Thompson at Hootinanny, Bellefonte (starts 10 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Charlie’s Angel’s Tavern, Dysart (starts 10 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 4/15:
“Spring Arts Market” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona; featuring Little Jimmy Melon Baller, Dave Moses, Pat Anderson, Bill Wandersee and James Grove (starts 12 noon)
“Songwriters Workshop” with Jon Rounds, Jerry Bresee, and Bruce Truitt (The Guitar Brothers) at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Live Jazz with Scott Jeffreys & Daniel Hutton at Jada’s Jazz Cafe, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Velveeta at Beaver Stadium, University Park (starts 4:30, after Penn State Blue-White Game)
TJ Simpson at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Happy Hour (Tommy & Sarah) at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Nathaniel Mowery at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Southbound at Twisted Vine Winery, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
OK Otter at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
La Bella Musica at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Alum Bank Fire Hall, Alum Bank (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Pines at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Mindspell at VFW Blue Juniata, Mount Union (starts 7 p.m.)
Denny & Ken at Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Alec Henderson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Milestone at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Jazz with the Don Aliquo Quartet at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Yukon John at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Seize Fire at Pleasantville VFW, Pleasantville (starts 8 p.m.)
Generation Duo at Bluegills, Alexandria (starts 8 p.m.)
Eric Ian Farmer at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
The Extractors at The Arena, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
The Wednesdays at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band at Slovak Educational Club, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
TV Blonde at Sharkies, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Stevedores at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Havoc at Shovel Head Tavern, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Sankertown VFW, Sankertown (starts 9 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at Patton VFW, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Untucked at First Catholic Slovak Bandhall, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Beaverdale American Legion, Beaverdale (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 9 p.m.)
JR Mangan Band with Veronica at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Velveeta at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
The PennSoulvanians at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Rust at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Ground Zero 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.)
ONLINE: Servello Family livestream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 4/16:
“Home, Garden, Lifestyle & Outdoor Show” with Coltt Winter Lepley at Bedford County Fairgrounds, Bedford (starts 11 a.m.)
“Vegan Brunch” with Andy Tolins & John “JT Blues” Thompson at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 12 noon)
Rhyne McCormick at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 1 p.m.)
Kenny Jubas at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 3 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with The Desperadoes at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Open Mic at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
Ted & Molly 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.)
Dave & Evan at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Writers Round” with Andy Tolins, Jon Rounds, Jeff Mamett and Jason Davoli at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (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.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
MONDAY 4/17:
(hed)PE, Rebelmatic, Hate Grenade and Abstentious at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
“State Of The Story” with Eric Ian Farmer at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Adam & the Armadillos at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY 4/18:
“Open Mic Night” with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Lowjack (lite) at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 4/19:
Pure Cane Sugar Girls at The Tavern (Adam’s Apple), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
“Open Mic Night” at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Joe Belle 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.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at The Fifth Alehouse & Eatery, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 4/20:
Country Cool at Northern Blair Senior Center, Tipton (starts 1 p.m.)
John Peacefire at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (Altoona Curve pre-game performance, starts 5 p.m.)
Pure Cane Sugar Girls at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7 p.m.)
“Songwriter Showcase” at 3 Dots, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
“Open Mic” with Mark Syster at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Boulevard Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“T’rd Thursday” with Full Kilt at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Hirsch, Hart, Wulbrecht & 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 8:30 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.
