Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, November 10 through Thursday, November 16.
Album release events highlight this weekend’s area live music happenings; both happen on Saturday night.
To borrow the title from one of their songs, the “Day Has Come”…Altoona-based soul, funk, folk, hip-hop, reggae and rock adventurers The PennSoulvanians officially release their long-awaited debut EP on Saturday evening at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. with opening guest group Innocent Sin from Clearfield. Besides performances by both bands, The PennSoulvanians will also screen their first official music video during the event, and ticket purchasers will be entered to win one of five copies of the CD. Food will be available for purchase from Rebelz Mobile Cuisine and Juicy Butts BBQ of PA. The event is open to ages 21 and older. Presale tickets through Friday, and cost $10/person. Tickets at the door will be $15/person; members of the military who present a military ID will get a Military VIP Admission Ticket for $5.
Popular State College-based “cowpunk” adventurers Ma’aM will officially release their debut album, “Rules 2 Ramblin'” on Nudie Records, with an album-release show on Saturday night at The State Theatre in downtown State College. The show begins at 7 p.m., with a pre-party in the theatre’s lobby starting at 6 p.m. Beside Ma’aM, the event will also feature performances by opening guest groups Old Lady and Phil Spector’s Gun. Since their formation in 2019, Ma’aM has steadily built a fan base in the Centre region and beyond with their rowdy blend of alt country, garage rock and honky tonk.
Browse the listings below for details about all the live music options happening during the next seven days, and – as always – SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 11/10:
Bo Moore at Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
TJ Simpson at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Kate Twoey at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
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.)
Jeff Webb at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Brother Jack at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Tim Roberts at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Full Kilt at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at HiWay Pizza Pub, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Axemann Brewery, Bellefonte (starts 7 p.m.)
Nuthin’ Fancy at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Tony & Stacy at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Tom Katz at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Ole Uncle Tim at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Rossi at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Boomers at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Stormy at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Mark Syster at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Russell Wilburn at Solomon Run Firemen’s Club, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin IMS, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at American-Polish Citizens Club, Nanty Glo (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Doggie’s Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Velveeta 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.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 11/11:
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
“Holly Bazaar Entertainment” with Rosie & the Jammers at Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
Gearett Fitzpatrick at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Tony & Stacy at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 6 p.m.)
PletchVello (Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello) at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at County Line Inn, Mount Union (starts 7 p.m.)
“Ma’aM LP Release Party and Tour Kickoff” with Ma’aM, Old Lady and Phil Spectors Gun at State Theatre, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Hart, Lowe & Wulbrecht at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
From Within at Smithmill VFW, Smithmill (starts 7 p.m.)
Asher Fieni at Patton Sons & Daughters Of Italy, Patton (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Ends at Ebensburg Moose, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Bob Clawson at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Luke Weltz at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The PennSoulvanians (CD Release Party) with Innocent Sin at The Casino at Lakemont Park, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Clay Bowser at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Flashpoint at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts of Everett VFW, Everett (starts 8 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at Post 518, Rockhill Furnace (starts 8 p.m.)
Morley’s Dog at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Frequency at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
“Toys for Tots Basket Raffle” with Felix & the Hurricanes at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (music starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Bellwood UVHA, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Roaring Spring VFW, Roaring Spring (starts 9 p.m.)
Chasing Karma at Glenn’s Place, Claysburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Chris Bell Band at Milesburg American Legion, Milesburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Inside Out at Slammin Sam’s, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Chris Rattie & the New Rebels and Crater & the Catalyst at Zeno’s, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Seize Fire at Bloody Run Social Club, Everett (starts 10 p.m.)
Full Proof at Dunlo Slovak Club, Dunlo (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 11/12:
“Brunch” with Marissa Porter at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 11 a.m.)
“Sunday Brunch” with Jeff Gibble & Zeb Crews at Webster’s Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 12 noon)
2nd Sunday Uke Jam at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Van Wagner at Huntingdon County Arts Center, Huntingdon (starts 2 p.m.)
“Open Mic” at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
Mellow Honey, Bonsai Trees, Fez and Forrester Grey at Zeno’s, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Buffalo Rose at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Code Blue with the Jive Bombers at Pine Grove Hall, 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 11/13:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 11/14:
Gorinto Productions presents El Khat (from Israel) at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 7 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 11/15:
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.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 11/16:
Country Cool at Northern Blair Senior Center, Tyrone (starts 10:30 a.m.)
Conner Gilbert at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Joshua Davis/Penn State Student Showcase at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
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.