Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 23 through Thursday, March 1.
For outdoor shows, in the event of inclement weather, please call or use social media to check ahead to make sure the show is still taking place, especially if you are driving any distance to attend.
Check out and support the area live music! And if you celebrate heavily while doing so, please designate a sober driver or call a taxi to get you home.
FRIDAY NIGHT 2/23:
Naildriver, Ember's Fall and Small Town Horror Show at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
The Boomers at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The McCaulley Project at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at The Dog House, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob Ski Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Reboot at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Pat "Mingo" Lidwell at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Patton VFW, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT 2/24:
"Blair Type 1 Diabetes Foundation Gala" with Flight 19 (acoustic) at The Casino, Altoona (music starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Dave Hates Everything, The Flannels and The Snipped at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Washington Slept Here at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Stormy at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Shan Nicole's Irish Pub, Hollidaysburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Happy Hour (Tommy Fix & Sarah Mellott) at R & J's Tavern, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Star 69 at Pleasantville VFW, Pleasantville (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Sound Of Silence at Steele's Tavern, Hopewell (starts 10 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Maul with Nag Champions and Prude at 1065 Magee Road, Patton (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Park Avenue Pub, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
Raging Slagg at Portage Italian Club, Portage (starts 9 p.m.)
Bob Brown at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Lee Edwards Band at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (One Adam 12 CD release party, starts 9 p.m.)
Negan at Sunshine Mine Inn, Coalport (starts 10 p.m.)
SUNDAY NIGHT 2/25:
Eric McCrum at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
The Band OZ at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
TUESDAY NIGHT 2/27:
Open Mic with the Backyard Rockers at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
"Tuesday Night Therapy" Open Mic at Bedford Tavern, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 2/28:
Open Mic Night at Unter Uns, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
THURSDAY NIGHT 3/1:
Steve Summerhill at Jethro's, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Stage Night with Rue Moyer at Green Bean Coffee, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Ed N'Born at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Joe's 58th Street Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 9 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.
BACKYARD BEATS LISTING 2/23/18
Moderator: Jim Price
