Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, April 12 through Thursday, April 18.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 4/12:
James Lane at Mount Union VFW, Mount Union (starts 5 p.m.)
Bo Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
39 Tigers presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Tavern 27 (Park Hills Country Club), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Brother Jack at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
“Open Mic” hosted by Java Joe Wickless at Union Hotel (Mona’s), Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Free Range at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Chris Bell Duo at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Make Mine Country at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
From Within at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
“PSU Jazz Nite” with Josh Davis at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Ken Jubas at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Frick Brothers at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Clay Bowser at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Back In The Day at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Kate & Jules at Boal City Brewing Co., Boalsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Bryan Grove at Millheim Hotel, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Government Cheese at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin IMS, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)
Kings Ransom at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (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 4/13:
“Beaver Stadium Block Party” with Adam & the Armadillos at Beaver Stadium, University Park (starts 10 a.m., before Blue-White Game)
“Slam Into Spring” at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown; featuring Ian Jeffreys (2 p.m.), Jason Dewitt (3 p.m.), Rust (4 p.m.), Blood Union (5 p.m.), Swipe Right (6 p.m.), From The Top (7 p.m.), Uncle Mark and the Chunky Bunch (8 p.m.), Now Till Never (9 p.m.), Chip & the Charge-Ups (10 p.m.), Inside Out (11 p.m.) and All Star Jam (12 midnight)
Exit 1 Mile at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 3 p.m.)
John Solo at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 4 p.m.)
“Beaver Stadium Block Party” with Velveeta at Beaver Stadium, University Park (starts 4:30 p.m. after Blue-White Game)
39 Tigers presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Nathaniel Glunt at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers 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.)
“Country Music Night” with Dan Potter & Country Tradition at Alum Bank Fire Co., Alum Bank (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Hip-Hop/Rap Showcase with SRG Python, Eternal Dolor, Nysiah and Xout at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (all ages, starts 7 p.m.)
Kylor Westbrook at Tyrone Elks, Tyrone (starts 7 p.m.)
Julia & Alex 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.)
Almost Famous at Fort Bedford VFW, Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Strait at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
“Slime State” with Z-Nemo & the Big Slime, Mellow Honey, Funky Lamp and Hot Fudge Yacht Club at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
JR & Sharon (reunion) at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Acoustic Brew Concert Series presents The Acoustic Nomads at 1606 Norma Street, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
La Feista Band at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Bob Helbig and Krazy Kat Daddies at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Waylon Barosky at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7:30 p.m.)
VOMA Folk/Bluegrass Series presents Bjorn Jacobson & Robin Chambers at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Second Hand Monkey at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Better Late at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
That Oldees Band at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Letters From Tomorrow at Saxton VFW, Saxton (starts 8 p.m.)
Big Daddy Bangers at Bellefonte Moose, Bellefonte (starts 8 p.m.)
Dan Vavrek at Sokols Club, Lilly (starts 8 p.m.)
Milestone at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Don Aliquo Quartet with guest vocalist Laura Ferguson at Westwood Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Fall, Together at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Night Train at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Still Rockin’ at Windber VFW, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Hair Force One at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Sankertown VFW, Sankertown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Ground Zero at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Half Tempted at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Velveeta at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Kiara Smith Band at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Turner Hall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
The Jaded Lips at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 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 4/14:
Caryn Dixon at Tussey Mountain Bar & Kitchen, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 11 a.m.)
“2nd Sunday Uke Jam” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
“Brunch” with Dave Howsare at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Past Times at Jim and Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
“Free Beginner Ukulele Class” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 4 p.m.)
Caryn Dixon at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Lord Forest at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), 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.)
MONDAY 4/15:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 4/16:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
WEDNESDAY 4/17:
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 4/18:
“Yards Tap Takeover” with Samantha Press and Branches of Mercy at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Wasted Talent at Roaring Spring VFW, Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
“Open Mic” with Bob Clawson at Boulevard Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Veronica Auger & friends at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9 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.
