Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, December 3 through Thursday, December 9.
Among the live music happenings this weekend is a multi-band show taking place at the ArtsAltoona Center on Friday evening. The “Bands in the Basement” series will feature five rising area music names – Nik Mik, The Pines, Skyline Drive, Abstentious and Walkney – taking the Blank Canvas stage beginning at 6 p.m. The show is open to music fans 18 and older, and admission is $10. The ArtsAltoona Center is located at 2212 6th Avenue, in the former location of the Simpson-Temple United Parish.
For those needing to get their Irish up, rowdy Pittsburgh-based Irish rock favorites the Bastard Bearded Irishmen return to McGarvey’s on Saturday night. Six members strong, this group fuses traditional Irish folk and pub music with a punk-rocking swagger and attitude, resulting in a fun, frantic and high-energy performance. Rising local rockers The Jaded Lips will open the night, with music kicking off at 9 p.m.
Browse the listing below, pick out a show or two, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 12/3:
“Open Music” at 3 Dots, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Open Mic Night at PSU Victory, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
“Friday Wine Down” with Ride The Song at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
“Bands in the Basement” at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona; featuring Nik Mik, The Pines, Skyline Drive, Abstentious and Walkney (all ages, starts 6 p.m.)
“Boro After Hours: Winter Wonderland” with Kent Martin at Boro Coffee Co., Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Austin Kerr at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Davey B at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Josh Covert (acoustic) at Steel City Axe, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Artie Burtnett at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Triple A Blues Band at Zeno’s, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Winedown Weekend” with Midnight Acoustic at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
100 Proof at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at The New UVA Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at Duncansville VFW, Duncansville (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Lilly American Legion, Lilly (starts 8 p.m.)
Captain 90s at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin IMS, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Silver Screen at the Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
My Hero Zero at Champs, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 12/4:
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Almrausch Schuhplattlers present “Kringlefest” with Autobahn at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Ghost Town Road Show at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Almost Famous at Everett American Legion, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Wild Desire at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Luke Weltz at The Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Unplugged at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Juniata VFW, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Silver Linings at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Sam Christensen at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Adam Yarger at Millheim Hotel, Millheim (starts 8 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Nanty Glo Polish Club, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Rik Golden at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Bastard Bearded Irishmen and The Jaded Lips at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Velveeta at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
TV Blonde (acoustic) at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Roadkill at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at The Saloon, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Ganister at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)
SUNDAY 12/5:
Dave Howsare at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 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.)
MONDAY 12/6:
(no shows announced)
TUESDAY 12/7:
ONLINE: Brother Jack’s Happy Hour Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 12/8:
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.)
Dopapod at Stage West, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively’s Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 12/9:
The Evergreens at Horn O Plenty Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Bedford (pizza buffet night, music starts 6 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at American Ale House, State College (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Jon Langston at Stage West, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Cone Of Silence at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
ONLINE: “CATS Christmas Livestream 2021,” featuring Curtis and the Shakerz, Soulful Femme, Ron Metz, John Vento and more (YouTube, starts 6 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.