Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, June 8 through Thursday, June 14.
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 6/8:
"Summer Sounds Concert Series" with Flight 19 at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Night Train at Patton Firemen's Jubilee, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
Zach Wade & the Good Grief and Nag Champions Mystery Band at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
This Albatross at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The Boomers at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Eric McCrum at The Dog House, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob Ski Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Dylan E. Miller at Locality, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Anita Roseborough at Stone Town Cafe & Gallery, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
D.D. & the Pub Crawlers at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Backlash at Huntingdon American Legion, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Raining Blue at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 6/9:
"Brew-Grass Festival" at Blue Knob Clubhouse (Pavilion), Blue Knob Ski Resort; featuring Mountain City Grass (2 p.m.) and Mama Corn (4 p.m.) (admission $5 per person)
"Wing Vs. Wing Wing-Off," downtown Bedford; featuring Washington Slept Here and Coltt Lepley (starts 1 p.m.)
John Peacefire at C'Jay's Music, Hollidaysburg (starts 4 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT 6/9:
Giants Of Science at Patton Firemen's Jubilee, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
She Pulled The Trigger, Fist Fight in the Parking Lot and Fyre at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
"Eric Sager Tribute" with Ten Sent Wings, The Marauders and The Deuces (reunions) at Four Dees Lounge, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
100 Proof at Chewy's Pizza, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Flashpoint at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Washington Slept Here at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Hair Force One at Everett VFW, Everett (starts 9 p.m.)
Urban Myth at Lake Raystown Bistro Deck, Lake Raystown Resort, Entriken (starts 8 p.m.)
Open Mic Night with Kevo Can't Dance at A.C. Darby Studio, Huntingdon (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Star 69 at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Lee Edwards Duo at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Strings Radio at Gallitzin Moose, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)
Rewired at Cresson American Legion, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
Community Drum Circle with Jim Donovan at Boilerhouse, St. Francis University, Loretto (starts 7 p.m.)
The Backyard Rockers at Park Avenue Pub, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
Atomic Blonde at Germantown Winery, Portage (starts 6 p.m.)
Ed n'Born at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Negan at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)
KB & the Crew at Dunlo Slovak Club, Dunlo (starts 9 p.m.)
Lethal Strain at Sunshine Mine Inn, Coalport (starts 10 p.m.)
Obvious Pocket at Moonstock, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m., free admission)
Reboot at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 6/10:
The Sharptones at Patton Firemen's Jubilee, Patton (starts 2 p.m.)
Altoona West African Drum Circle at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (starts 4 p.m.)
Angela Beard Benefit Concert at Arandale Elks, Altoona; featuring Kissing In Public, Dave Hates Everything, Josh Mercer, Paradigm, Fyre, Deadside, E.N.D., Wilted, The Returners, Centralia, Off The Top Rope and Double Motorcycle (starts 1 p.m.)
"Rawken For Hawken" Benefit at Slammin' Sam's, Johnstown; featuring Inside Out, Chasing Frequency, The Holy Gift, Octane members, Darkness On The Radio, Stone Bridge, Fail, Lies Inc (reunion), The Dillons, Locked and Loaded, Jeff Perigo and Moneyshot (starts 4 p.m., proceeds benefit cancer patient Brad Hawken)
SUNDAY NIGHT 6/10:
The Band OZ at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
TUESDAY NIGHT 6/12:
Open Mic with the Backyard Rockers at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
"Tuesday Night Therapy" at Bedford Tavern, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 6/13:
Open Mic Night at Unter Uns, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Open Mic Night with Rick Ramsey at Patton Eagles, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
THURSDAY NIGHT 6/14:
D.D. & the Pub Crawlers at "Hot Summer Nights," downtown Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Steve Summerhill at Jethro's, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Stage Night at Green Bean Coffee, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Open Mic Night at Oak Spring Winery, Bedford (starts 6 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 6/8/18
Moderator: Jim Price
