Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, June 2 through Thursday, June 8.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 6/2:
“First Friday Market Jam” with Anna Pearl Belinda at Downtown Farmers Market, Locust Lane, State College (starts 12 noon)
Gorinto Productions presents “Rhoneymeade Fest 2023,” State College:
– Sidney Friedman Parklet, State College: Travis McCoy, Joe Belle, Eston & Tad, Kind Of New, Pittsburgh Community Gamelan, Mason Kovak, Mailbox Office and Novie Hartoyo (entertainment starts 12 noon)
– 3 Dots Downtown, State College: Doo Crowder, Ian Boswell & Justin Griffin, Open Music, Puyaloahi, Felix Fast4ward, Luisa Mei and Continuals (entertainment starts 5 p.m.)
– Zeno’s, State College: Adrian Is Hungry (starts 10 p.m.)
Stephanie & the Wild Hearts at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pre-game performance before Altoona Curve, starts 5 p.m.)
Anna Pearl Belinda (5 p.m.) and Anchor & Arrow (7 p.m.) at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College
Mike Shank at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
1st Summit Bank PolkaFest 2023 at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring Johnstown Button Box (5 p.m.), John Stevens Polka Band (6 p.m., 8 p.m.) and Polka Family Band (7 p.m., 9 p.m.)
“First Friday Music on the Plaza” with Sidewinder at Martin Luther King Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Rockin’ the Yard” with Refugee (Tom Petty tribute) and XM at Jaffa Shrine (upper lot), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello at Park Hills Country Club (Tavern 27), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
“First Friday” with Spaces In Between and Anaphylaxis at Schlow Centre Region Library, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Stevedores at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
The Pines at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Sean Gasaway at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
River Lee at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
“First Friday” with The Evergreens at Central Park, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Luke Weltz at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jimmy Mowery at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
“Summer Acoustic BBQ” with Scottie Scott at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
White Shadow at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Time Zone at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Flyin Umbrellas at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
“The Music Man” Ron Balestino at B & L Wine Cellars, Johnstown (Cambria City) (starts 7 p.m.)
From The Top at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at Brownstown Volunteer Firemen’s Club, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Blues on the Green” with John “JT” Thompson at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
That Oldees Band at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Amped Up Acoustic at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Bluegill’s, Alexandria (starts 8 p.m.)
Nate Cutshall, Leah Rattie & Autumn Graham at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Adam Yarger at Bellefonte Moose, Bellefonte (starts 8 p.m.)
Lux & Co. at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
The Lee Miller Experience at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Acoustic Open Mic Night at Eureka 42 Citizens Club, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 6/3:
Gorinto Productions presents “Rhoneymeade Fest 2023,” Centre Hall/State College:
– Rhoneymeade, Centre Hall: Adam Bugaj, Not Your Ordinary None, Jive Bombers, Echoes Bats, This Material Body, Song People, Moth Bucket, Tara Toms, Jair-Rohm Parker Wells, Sam Hooker, MDN, Drekka, Spectrum 3, Armo, JVJ and Prime Loiter (entertainment starts 11 a.m.)
– Zeno’s, State College: Ryan Sadorus (starts 10 p.m.)
Eventide at Gamble Mill, Bellefonte (Bellefonte Scholarship Fund Benefit, starts 11:30 a.m.)
“Reservoir Park Fest” at Reservoir Park, Tyrone; featuring Little Jimmy Melonballer, James Grove, D.M.T., The BSXpress, Sidepiece, Neon Hotel and Tois (all ages, starts 1 p.m.)
Lorain-Stonycreek Hiking Trails Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival at Lorain Park, Johnstown; featuring Dany Vavrek (1 p.m.), Derek Woods Band (2 p.m.), Samantha Press (4 p.m.), Black Ridge (5 p.m.), Alyssa Hankey (7 p.m.) and The Clarks (9 p.m.)
1st Summit Bank PolkaFest 2023 at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring Rosie & the Jammers (1:30 p.m.), The Garrett Tatano Band (3 p.m., 5 p.m.), The KOSMIX Band (4 p.m., 6 p.m.), Don Wojtila Band with special guests The Wojtila Brothers Joe, Michael and Dan (7 p.m., 9 p.m.), and Polka Family Band (8 p.m., 10 p.m.)
Honeypump at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 3 p.m.)
Ole 97 (Johnny Cash & June Carter tribute) at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 3 p.m.)
Natascha & the Spy Boys at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 4:30 p.m.)
Gearett Fitzpatrick at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
River Band at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Chris Rattie & the New Rebels at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 6 p.m.)
Crooner & Co. Swing Band at Titan Hollow, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Patrick Kelly at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
The Pines at Bloody Run Float Festival, Everett (starts 7 p.m.)
Backlash at Lake Raystown Amphitheater, Hesston (starts 7 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Acoustic Express at Water’s Edge Restaurant, Mount Union (starts 7 p.m.)
“Moonstock” with Tussey Mountain Moonshiners at 211 Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Wicked Chicken at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Night Fever: Tribute to the Bee Gees at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 p.m.)
American Mood at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at Catholic War Vets, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Sundae Driver at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 8 p.m.)
Stone Creek Blues at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Milestone at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Open Ends at McGarvey’s, Altoona (all ages, starts 9 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Twenty Three at Dunlo Slovak Club, Dunlo (starts 9 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9:30 p.m.)
The PennSoulvanians at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Servello Family livestream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 6/4:
Gorinto Productions presents “Rhoneymeade Fest 2023,” State College:
– Rhoneymeade (Centre Hall): Coynestar Labs, Vifyrv, Let the Light Heal You, Huron, Jaggedearth, Matchstick Percussion, Gabe Goshorn, Bubba Crumrine, Kane/Lisk Duo, Casual Salad, Devin Ocampo, Chris Corsano and Burdoned By Images (entertainment starts 11 a.m.)
“Brunchin’ the Blues” with Andy Tolins & John “JT” Thompson at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 12 noon)
1st Summit Bank PolkaFest 2023 at People’s Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring Polka Mass by Father Crookston w/ Don Wojtila Band (12 noon), Don Wojtila Band with Special Guests The Wojtila Brothers Joe, Michael and Dan (1 p.m., 3 p.m.), The Boys (2 p.m., 4 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 1 p.m.)
“Summertime Jubilee” with Tree at Valewood Farms, Loretto (music starts 1 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
“Sunday on the Lawn” Series with 3 Four One (gospel trio) at Baker Mansion, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Rick Hirsch 5 (jazz) at Huntingdon County Arts Center, Huntingdon (starts 3 p.m.)
Hot Wax at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 3 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Holy Name Church Festival, Ebensburg (starts 3 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Jeff Perigo & friends at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Octane at St. Clair Tremont Club, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Elk Creek Cafe presents Gabe Stillman at Millheim Fire Company, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
Old Skool (5 p.m.) and The SuperAlrights (6 p.m.) at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown
100 Proof at New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave & Evan at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
“Stardust: Once Upon A Starry Night…A One-Act Musical Vignette” with Judson Mantz and guests at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
“Moonstock” with xxxxx at 211 Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Justin Hayward with Mike Dawes at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 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 6/5:
Coltt Winter Lepley at Next Door/Wild Brewing, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
TUESDAY 6/6:
Biscuit Jam at Three Twelve Kitchen, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m., pre-sign up by messaging Matthew Sheedy)
“Open Mic Night” with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 6/7:
Phil McCaulley at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam 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.)
Raven & the Wren 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.)
Y’all Out Boy at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 8 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 6/8:
Phil McCaulley at Northern Blair Senior Center, Tyrone (starts 1 p.m.)
Granma Ben at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 6 p.m.)
Quickdraw Cutshall & the Sure Shots at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Fleming & Flannery (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (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.)
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.
