Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, May 6 through Thursday, May 12.
Among the show highlights this weekend is national recording group Smile Empty Soul arriving on the stage at McGarvey’s on Friday night. Formed in the Los Angeles area in 1998, Smile Empty Soul rose to prominence after signing with Lava Records and releasing their self-titled debut album in 2003. That album spawned the popular singles “Bottom of the Bottle,” “Nowhere Kids” and “Silhouettes.” The group has released seven subsequent albums, most recently last year’s “Black Pilled.” Friday’s show begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) with four opening bands; local openers Treaties and Negan, plus Autumn Academy and Stone Eye.
And several area venues will still be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend, plus several live music events themed around Mother’s Day will take place as well – including the “Moms Rock” Sunday matinee at the Gallitzin American Legion, featuring fast-rising local rockers Sweet Desire. That show begins at 3 p.m.
So browse the listing below, choose a show (or two or three), and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 5/6:
“First Friday Market Jam” with Canary at Downtown State College Farmer’s Market, State College (starts 12 noon)
Samantha Press at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford (starts 4 p.m.)
“First Friday” with The Long Afternoon at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
“First Friday” with Eric Ian Farmer & Ady Martinez at MLK Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
“Friday Wine Down” with Bill Ferrell at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Iron Pint Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
The House Band at The Palace, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
“Cinco de Mayo Ballroom Dance” with Zupe at New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Christian Douglas at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Caryn Dixon at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Morgan James at American Legion Post 363, Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Smile Empty Soul with Autumn Academy, Stone Eye, Treaties and Negan at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Strait at Bedford Arts Cooperative (former Locality), Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Memories Sports Bar, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Welker at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 7 p.m.)
Swing Nova at Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Terry Goulding with Jonathan Osman (Oz) at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Walkney at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Russ Wilburn at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey with Jason Toth at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Miskie at B&L Wine Cellars, Cambria City (Johnstown) (starts 7 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 8 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks (unplugged) at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Acoustic Open Mic Night at Eureka 42 Citizens Club, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Partners In Crime at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Rubee Creek at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Ed N’Born at Loretto Pub & Grill, Loretto (starts 9 p.m.)
Untucked at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at Croatian Club, Smoke Run (starts 9 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow 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.)
“Original Sin 2022” with Silver Screen, Blood Union, The Heathen Parade and Dany Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 5/7:
James Grove at Defiant Distillery, Huntingdon (starts 11 a.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Way Fruit Farm, Stormstown (starts 12 noon)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Rubee Creek at Millheim Hotel, Millheim (starts 2 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 4:30 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Artie Burtnett at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks (unplugged) at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6:15 p.m.)
Royce the Voice at New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Bella Donna at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
StoneMan at Philipsburg LaunchPad, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Second Street at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 7 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Coal Country Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty with Jason Toth at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
4th Street at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bill Ferrell at the Bull Pen, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Patrick McGinnis at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Hotwax at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Kenny Lee Hawkins at Smithmill VFW, Smithmill (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Coalport Moose, Coalport (starts 8 p.m.)
Downshift at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
TV Blonde at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
“Cancer Dance Benefit” with Bone Jacked at Juniata VFW (Fort Apache), Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Williamsburg American Legion, Williamsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Stevedores at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
This Indecision at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
K4 Kountry 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.)
Rust at Rocky’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 5/8:
“2nd Sunday Uke Jam at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Gearet Fitzpatrick at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
The Tom Katz at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
“Moms Rock Concert” with Sweet Desire at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 3 p.m.)
“Sunday Funday in the Pavilion” with Chris Daugherty at Jim & Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
The Usual Suspects at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (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 5/9:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 5/10:
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D’Ottavio’s Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Shawn Colvin at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9 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 5/11:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Caledonia at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
“Stories and Songs” with Ken Baxter and Molly Countermine 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.)
Open Mic at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 5/12:
Greg Burley at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Quasi Quintet (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.
