Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, September 22 through Thursday, September 28.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 9/22:
“Flatbread Friday” with American Mood at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
“OktoberFest” with The Polka Brothers and The Bavarian Stompers at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Garrett Wyrwas at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Kevin Quinn at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Kristi Jeam at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Joe Quick at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Full Kilt at “Clymer Days Festival” at Sherman Street Park, Clymer (starts 6 p.m.)
“Ballroom Dance” with Zupe at Becky Sheetz Recreation Center, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Pat McGinnis at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Petersburg Firehall, Petersburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Jazz with Jay T. Vonada at Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Gearett Fitzpatrick at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Time Zone at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Winedown Weekend” with Bo & Tucker Moore at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
7 Mile Run at Harmony Grange Fair, Westover (starts 7 p.m.)
Thomas Rhett with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith at Bryce Jordan Center, University Park (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“Concerts on the Village Green” with Doug Irwin & Larry Boggess at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
VOMA Folk & Bluegrass Series presents Herb & Hanson at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Ellie Irwin at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Nick Price at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Back in the Day at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at Pleasantville VFW, Pleasantville (starts 8 p.m.)
Katz 22 at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Ma’aM lite at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Patton Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
From The Top at Red’s Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Tim Frick at Solomon Run Fireman’s Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Black Ridge bluegrass with Braden McDannell at McGarvey’s, Altoona (Black Ridge bluegrass record release party, starts 9 p.m.)
Brandon Giuffre at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Astral Shakedown at Zeno’s, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Even The Odds at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Windber Hotel, 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 9/23:
“Fall Festival of the Arts” at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg; featuring Azia Barnett (9 a.m.), Bill Wandersee (10 a.m.), James Grove (11 a.m.), Asher Fieni (12 noon), Kris Tina Reiter (1 p.m.), ARC of Blair County (2 p.m.) and Altoona Horseshoe Chorus (3 p.m.)
“Cre814 Music, Art and Makers Festival” at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort:
– Band Stage: The PennSoulvanians Duo (11 a.m.), Briarwood Bluegrass Band (12:15 p.m.), Lucid Yooth & the Cubensis Lenses (1:30 p.m.), Walkney (2:45 p.m.), Sweet Desire (4:15 p.m.) and The Jaded Lips (6:30 p.m.)
– Clubhouse Stage: TJ Simpson (12 noon), Little Jimmy Melonballer (1 p.m.), Bree Gearhart (2 p.m.), Brother Jack (3 p.m.), Alyssa Hankey (4 p.m.), Pat McGinnis (5 p.m.), Nate Gates (6 p.m.) and Nathaniel Mark (7 p.m.)
“Jeep Infestation” with The Evergreens (12 noon) and Chris LaRose & the Hex Highway Blues Band (7 p.m.) at Fort Bedford Riverfront, Bedford
“Harvestfest” with Rockland Road at Delgrosso’s Park, Tipton (starts 1 p.m., 3 p.m.)
“Cassville Octoberfest,” Cassville; featuring Reboot (1 p.m.) and Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ (5:30 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
“Clymer Days Festival” at Sherman Street Park, Clymer; featuring Krazy Kat Daddies (2 p.m.) and The Peace Sign Band (7 p.m., fireworks follow at 9 p.m.)
“2nd Annual Fall of the Leaves Festival” with Josh Gallagher at Leighty’s Farm Market, Newry (music starts 3 p.m.)
“PSU Whiteout Tailgate” with Zero Tolerance at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 4 p.m.)
Jaffa Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band at Juniata VFW (Fort Apache), Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
River Lee at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow 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.)
Samantha Press at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
7th Virtue at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Spring Dam Brewery, Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Nick Miller at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at County Line Inn, Mount Union (starts 7 p.m.)
Penny Arcade at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Devil’s Right Hand at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Amped Up Acoustic at Nanty Glo Polish Club, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
Milestone at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Harmony Grange Fair, Westover (starts 7 p.m.)
Joe Caroff at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)
“The Everly Brothers Experience” at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Flashpoint at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Letters From Tomorrow at Saxton VFW, Saxton (starts 8 p.m.)
Time Zone at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
From The Top at Summerhill Social Club, Summerhill (starts 8 p.m.)
Kip Moore at 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Frank P. Hommon American Legion, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
KB & the Crew at Patton VFW, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Shades Of June at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
The Tom Katz at Turner Hall, Johnstown (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 9/24:
Pat McGinnis at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 11 a.m.)
“Jeep Infestation” with Felix & the Hurricanes (12 noon) and The Nick Miller Project (3 p.m.) at Fort Bedford Riverfront, Bedford
“Harvestfest” with Rockland Road at Delgrosso’s Park, Tipton (starts 1 p.m., 3 p.m.)
Open Mic with Dean Rumsey at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 1 p.m.)
Reminisce at “Cassville Octoberfest,” Cassville (starts 1:30 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at American Legion Post 518, Rockhill Furnace (starts 2 p.m.)
Adam Yarger at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 2:30 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 3 p.m.)
Hot Wax at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (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 Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band at Jim & Jimmie’s, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Kick the Footlights 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 9/25:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 9/26:
“Pugh Street Shutdown” with Anchor & Arrow and Julian Davenport at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
“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 9/27:
Sam & Molly 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.)
Lord Forest at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), Pine Grove Mills (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.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 9/28:
“Spring Dam Community Drum Circle” at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 6 p.m.)
Wicked Chicken at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Stambler, Davis, Wulbrecht & Lowe (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall (upstairs), Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8:30 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.