Here is a listing of Pennsylvania live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, October 23 through Thursday, October 29.
Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, many live music venues across the area are still not able to host performances at this time. The listing below includes both area live public shows and online live-streaming shows; keep checking back, as this listing will be updated as new shows are announced. If you are attending a public show, be aware that seating and admission may be limited due to restrictions, and masks and social distancing may be required. Please respect others' personal space if they wish to socially distance from others. For online performances, if a "virtual tip jar" situation is available during live streams, please consider tipping these performers, and support them during this time when they cannot earn income playing shows at public venues. Websites for these performers are also listed; please consider purchasing their music digitally or via CD, which is another way to SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
FRIDAY 10/23:
PUBLIC SHOW: Nathaniel Mowery at Reklaimed Vines Tasting Room, Huntingdon (starts 5:30 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: "Friday Wine Down" with The Silver Linings (Rick Wertz and Michelle Barnes) at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Asbury Lane at Stone Town Cafe & Gallery, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Lauren & Joe at Philipsburg Elks, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Charlie McClanahan at Standing Stone Coffee Company, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Brother Jack's Lost Cause Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 a.m.)
Dave Distefano Live @ 3:10 (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
Norman Nardini Live Stream #15 (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
(Website: www.normannardini.com)
SATURDAY 10/24:
PUBLIC SHOW: Oktoberfest (featuring live music) at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (fundraiser for Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, starts 2 p.m., $20 admission)
PUBLIC SHOW: Bill Ferrell at the Bull Pen, Tyrone (Starts 8 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Dave Balestino at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 1 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Happy Hour (Sarah Mellott & Tom Fix) at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Lee Edwards Band at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)
PUBLIC SHOW: Derek Mrdjenovich (Walkney) acoustic at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
Jack Servello live stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Saturday Night Livestream with Kelly and Mark of Biscuit Jam (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 10/25:
(no shows listed at present)
MONDAY 10/26:
Brother Jack's Lost Cause Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 a.m.)
Dave Distefano Live @ 3:10 (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
TUESDAY 10/27:
Dave Distefano Live @ 3:10 (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
Chad Patterson Live on Facebook (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 10/28:
PUBLIC SHOW: Tantric at McGarvey's, Altoona (outside, under tent, starts 6:30 p.m.)
Brother Jack's Lost Cause Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 a.m.)
Dave Distefano Live @ 3:10 (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
"Car-Tunes" with Charlie Barath Facebook Live Stream (Facebook, starts 6 p.m.)
(Website: www.reverbnation.com/charliebarath)
Hanna Barakat (with Lisa Fazenbaker) Live Stream (Facebook, starts 6 p.m.)
(Website: www.hannabarakat.com)
THURSDAY 10/29:
Dave Distefano Live @ 3:10 (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
Berks County Quarantine Open Mic (various performers) (Facebook, starts 5 p.m.)
Bob Helbig Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Blues Society of Central PA Virtual Blues Jam (starts 7 p.m. at www.bscpblues.com)
(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 10/23/20
Moderator: Jim Price
