Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, April 22 through Thursday, April 28.
Live music is starting to make its way back outdoors, and plenty of bands and artists will perform in downtown Altoona on Saturday during the Blair Creators Festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in and near Heritage Plaza. Previously known as the StARThere, this festival will feature music, performing arts, culinary arts, visual arts and more. Multiple art vendors will present their creations for display and purchase, and live music will take place in two locations, with bands performing in the Heritage Plaza, and acoustic performers making their music at Veterans Mall. Admission to the festival is free. The Blair Creators Festival is presented by ArtsAltoona and the Penn State Altoona Sheetz Fellows.
For connoisseurs of the music of the Beastie Boys, McGarvey’s welcomes the return of York-based Beastie Boys tribute group Brass Monkeys on Saturday night. Billed as “the Ultimate Beastie Boys Tribute,” Brass Monkeys will perform tunes from throughout the Beastie Boys career, including the group’s established favorites such as “Brass Monkey,” “No Sleep Til Brooklyn,” “Sabotage,” the group’s quintessential party anthem “Fight for Your Right (to Party).” Area favorites Shallow 9 will kick off the musical festivities at 9 p.m.
And if you like the taste of maple and don’t mind a road trip to enjoy it, the annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival in Meyersdale kicks off this weekend. The festival takes place throughout downtown Meyersdale on Saturday and Sunday, and then resumes Wednesday and continues through the following Sunday, May 1. Lots of tasty maple products will be available for purchase, from maple syrup to maple candy to maple mustard and much more. Also happening will be horsedrawn wagon rides, a classic truck and motorcycle show on Sunday, a quilt show, dinner theatre and other performances, the always-popular local Lions Club pancake and sausage breakfast served from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., children’s activities, plus live music, vendors and displays at Festival Park. Performing on Saturday will be the Blind Lane Band from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Kamp and Kompany will perform Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to most of the festival’s events is free; there is a small admission charge to enter Festival Park.
Again, there is plenty of live music to be enjoyed this weekend, so browse the listing below…and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 4/22:
Jimmy Mowery at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
Zac Grace at People’s Natural Gas Field, Altoona (Altoona Curve pregame, starts 5 p.m.)
“Friday Wine Down” with Vic Rizzo & BanDANa with Phil McCaulley at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Bill Ferrell at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
George Byich at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Lucid Yooth & the Cubensis Lenses at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Eric McCrum at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Nick Miller at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Mount Union VFW, Mount Union (starts 7 p.m.)
“Rock the 80s” at State Theatre, State College; featuring Anchor & Arrow, J.R. Mangan Band featuring Veronica Auger, Cone Of Silence, Spider Kelly, Miss Melanie, The Long Afternoon and Velveeta (starts 7 p.m., proceeds benefit Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 7 p.m.)
Kenny Jubas at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Pennsoulvanians at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Frick Brothers at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Ron “Music Man” Balestino at B&L Wine Cellars, Cambria City (Johnstown) (starts 7 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Usual Suspects at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Rapid Run at Millheim Hotel, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Smithmill VFW, Smithmill (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Hot Wax at Gallitzin IMS, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)
Ed N’Born at SOKOLs Club, Lilly (starts 9 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
From The Top at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
My Hero Zero 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.)
Fuse at First Catholic Slovak Bandhall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 4/23:
“Blair Creators Festival,” downtown Altoona:
– Veterans Mall: 11 a.m. – Conner Gilbert, 12 noon – Devin Sherman, 1 p.m. – James Grove, 2 p.m. – Samantha Press, 3:20 p.m. – Eric Delozier, 4 p.m. – Rue Moyer, 5 p.m. – Nate the Snake & Hounddog Hill
– Heritage Plaza: 11:30 a.m. – Tom Nevers Field, 12:30 p.m. – The Nerves, 1:30 p.m. – The Pines, 2:30 p.m. – Sunset Over Mars, 4:30 p.m. – Sweet Desire, 5:30 p.m. – Hot Fudge Mondaes
The Pennsoulvanians (acoustic) at Tru Healing Concepts, Altoona (starts 12 noon)
Velveeta at Beaver Stadium, State College (Blue & White pregame performance, starts 12 noon)
The Extra Miles at Gigi’s Southern Table, State College (starts 12 noon)
Samantha Press at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford (starts 4 p.m.)
Wild Desire at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Iron Pint Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Letters From Tomorrow at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lost Cause at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Almost Famous at Everett American Legion, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Kent Martin at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
“Awakening the Dragon” with Raspberry Moxy, Lloyd, Crazed Visions, John Peacefire and Memory Collector at Sinking Valley Fairgrounds, Skelp (starts 7 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Washington Slept Here at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Blue Collar Boys at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Face 2 Face (Elton John/Billy Joel tribute) at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Hair Force One at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Generation (acoustic) at The Bull Pen, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Patrick McGinnis at McKee Tavern, McKee (starts 8 p.m.)
Ronnie Burrage & Holographic Principle at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Halfway Down at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Nanty Glo Moose, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
KB & the Crew at Windber VFW, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Brass Monkey (Beastie Boys tribute) with Shallow 9 at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Second Edition at Williamsburg American Legion, Williamsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Zac Grace Band at Breezewood VFW, Breezewood (starts 9 p.m.)
Bad Luck Lover Boys at Drake’s Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
Velveeta at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Crush at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Downshift at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Untucked at Portage Italian Club, Portage (starts 9 p.m.)
Undercover at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
90 Proof at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Noizu at Stage West, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Octane at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 4/24:
“Brunch” with Samantha Press at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 11 a.m.)
“Spoken Word Open Mic” sponsored by Bedford Community Drum Circle at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
White Shadow at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 2 p.m.)
“Music for All Autism Open Mic” at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
Zach King & Lindsay Hutchinson at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 2:30 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Hot Wax at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 3 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday” with Dany Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday in the Pavilion” with Jeff Perigo at Jim & Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Time Zone at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Altoona Brass Collective at First Presbyterian Church, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
John Tkach at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Lilly American Legion, Lilly (starts 6 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Jason O at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
MONDAY 4/25:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 4/26:
Miss Melanie at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
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 4/27:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Caledonia at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic with Chris Daugherty at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 4/28:
Anchor & Arrow at RE Farm Cafe, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Mijangos Duo (Latin/Mexican Jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 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.
