Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, December 22 through Thursday, December 28.
With Christmas Day just about upon us, a number of Christmas-themed live music events around the area will help get you into the holiday spirit. So browse the listings below and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! And have a very Merry and safe Christmas!
(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 12/22:
Jack Frost & the Frostbytes serenading around Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
River Lee at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Big Red at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Lew Bryson & the Millheim Carolers at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Chris Bell Band at Pine Grove VFW, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Andy Rhody at The Shed, Chest Township (starts 6:30 p.m., BYOB)
The Ghostwrite, Libcor, X’s For Eyes and Bummed at McGarvey’s, Altoona (all ages, starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Bella Donna at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at HiWay Pizza Pub West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
“Ugly Sweater Party” with Dean Rumsey at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Tom Katz at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Lux and Co. at Westwood Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bo & Tucker Moore at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Second Hand Monkeys at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Jack & Jared at Bluegills Bar & Grill, Alexandria (starts 8 p.m.)
Skoal Brothers at Zeno’s, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Adam Laird & Jamie Davis at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Hagen’s Irish Pub, Chest Springs (starts 8 p.m.)
Cinders & Saints at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
The Rusty Shackles at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Underdogs, Bellwood (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
Inside Out at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 12/23:
Blue Transit Junction at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 6 p.m.)
Chet & Michael (The PennSoulvanians) at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
“Christmas Party” with Manic Mango at Schellsburg VFW, Schellsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Illuminate Voice Students at Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Unplugged at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Pat Kelly at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
CW Acoustic at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Brooks Herring at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
From The Top at Jim & Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Christmas Party” with Felix & the Hurricanes at Trixie’s Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Molly’s Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Stephanie & the Wild Hearts at Pleasantville VFW, Pleasantville (starts 8 p.m.)
Eric Ian Farmer & Naty Martinez at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Adam Hallacher Jazz Trio at Boal City Brewing, Boalsburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Tony & Stacy at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Smolko at Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Night Train at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
“Christmas Bash” with Walkney & Friends at McGarvey’s, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
“A Desperadoes Festivus” with The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Blazing Suns at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D’s Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 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 12/24 (CHRISTMAS EVE):
“Country Classic Christmas” with Granma Ben at Boal City Brewing, Boalsburg (starts 2 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
“Despoes Xmas Eve” with The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
MONDAY 12/25 (CHRISTMAS DAY):
“Boal City Jam” with Scott McKenzie, Roy Long and Alex Sterbenz at Boal City Brewing, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
TUESDAY 12/26:
“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 12/27:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Jud Mantz, Ed Kenepp & Friends 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.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 12/28:
“Spring Dam Community Drum Circle” at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 6 p.m.)
Gabriel Herrera Quartet (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
“Open Mic Jam Night” with The Frick Brothers at Fetz’s Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
“Acoustic Latin, Jazz & String Concert” with Tim Wetmiller, John Bagnato and Jason Rafalak at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 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.
