Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, June 3 through Thursday, June 9.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time)
FRIDAY 6/3:
"Summer Acoustic BBQ" with Samantha Press at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 4 p.m.)
"Rhoneymeade Fest" at 3 Dots Downtown, State College; featuring Ady Martinez, Spectrum 3, Huron, Luke Ferdinand and DarkSoft (starts 5 p.m.)
"Johnstown 1st Summit Bank PolkaFest" at People's Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring Johnstown Button Box (5 p.m.), Don Wojtila Band (6 and 8 p.m.) and The Boys Band (7 and 9 p.m.)
"First Friday" with Midstate Select at MLK Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
"Rockin' the Yard" with Jack Squat and Separate Ways (Journey tribute) at Jaffa Shrine (upper lot), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at People's Natural Gas Field, Altoona (Altoona Curve-Bowie Baysox pregame, starts 6 p.m.)
"Allegheny Street Cruise-In" with the Fabulous Flashbacks on the Diamond, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Kent Martin at Boro Coffee Co., Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
"Park Jams" with Matt Pletcher Trio at Duncansville Community Park, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Sean Gasaway at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Artie Burtnett at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Backlash at Bryan Park, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Paul Brigman & Virginia Meadows at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
OverheaD at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Vision Manifest with Braden McDannell at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Gearet Fitzpatrick at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at A's Pub (McClanahans), State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Eric Koval at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 7 p.m.)
Crawdad Joe at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
"Winedown Weekend" with Sam Coco at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Deam Rumsey & Jason Toth at Fetz's Sports Bar, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
"Concert on the Green" with Tussey Mountain Moonshiners at Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
White Shadow at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Big Daddy Bangers at The Arena, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Desperadoes at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Untucked at Red's Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Grampian, The BSXpress and Neon Hotel at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Bellwood UVHA, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Acoustic Open Mic Night at Eureka 42 Citizens Club, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Shattered Acoustic at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
Miss Melanie 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.)
SATURDAY 6/4:
"2nd Annual Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival" at Lorain Boro Park, Johnstown:
- Big Pavilion: 11 a.m. - Even The Odds, 1 p.m. - Willow Hill, 4 p.m. - Midnight Lights, 7 p.m. - Undercover
- Acoustic Pavilion: 12 noon - Samantha Press, 3 p.m. - Melissa Lynn Spinello, 6 p.m. - Dany Vavrek
Southbound at Gigi's Southern Table, State College (starts 12 noon)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
"Johnstown 1st Summit Bank PolkaFest" at People's Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring Rosie & the Jammers (1:30 p.m.), Don Wojtila Band (3 and 5 p.m.), The Boys Band (4 and 6 p.m.), Seven (7 and 9 p.m.) and John Stevens Polka Band (8 and 10 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at Stoney Brook Farm, Julian (starts 5 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Just 1 More, Coalport (starts 5 p.m.)
Davey D. at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Almost Famous at Everett American Legion, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
"Concerts in the Park" with Jazz In Your Face at Central Park, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Russell Wilburn at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Taylor Made at Mountain Toys 4 Rent, Fallentimber (starts 6 p.m.)
Vision Manifest at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
"Summer Block Party" with Rue Moyer at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Reklaimed Vines, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
TV Blonde at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
James Grove at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Lee Edwards Band at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 7 p.m.)
Nik Mik at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe unplugged (Pat & Jai) at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Tim Schmider at Fetz's Sports Bar, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Hell Bent at Oak Motocross Park, Coalport (starts 7 p.m.)
Crawdad Joe at Venue Of Merging Arts, Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Buster Krow at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Second Edition at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Tyrone Elks, Tyrone (Cash Bash, starts 8 p.m.)
100 Proof at Drake's Bar & Grill, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Jukehouse Bombers at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Twenty Three at Slammin Sam's, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Hot Fudge Mondaes, Daylight Society and Nik Mik at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
D.D. & the Pub Crawlers at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
1 Over 8 at Dunlo Slovak Club, Dunlo (starts 9 p.m.)
Ken Gray at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Joe Quick at Doggie's Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ages at 4D's Lounge, Altoona ("5th Annual Mira-Cal Mile Poker Run" benefit show, music starts 9:45 p.m., proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network)
Stacy & the Rejects at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)
Rust at Rocky's Tavern, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 6/5:
Anchor & Arrow at Rhoneymeade, Centre Hall (starts 11 a.m.)
"Johnstown 1st Summit Bank PolkaFest" at People's Natural Gas Park, Johnstown; featuring Polka Mass with Father Crookston and John Stevens Polka Band (12 noon), Buffalo Concertina All Stars (1 and 3 p.m.) and Polka Family Band (2 and 4 p.m.)
"Summertime Jubilee" with Tree at Valewood Farms, Loretto (music starts 1 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at University Wine Co., State College (starts 2 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 2 p.m.)
"Summer Concert Series" at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown; featuring Unplugged (5 p.m.) and Midnight Acoustic (6 p.m.)
"Sunday Funday" with Russell Wilburn at Freight Station, Johnstown (outside, starts 3 p.m.)
"Sunday Funday" with Even The Odds at Jim & Jimmies, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
The Slocan Ramblers at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
"June Writers Round" with Hannah Bingman and Nate Cutshall at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
The Gill Street Band at South Hills School of Business & Technology, State College (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.)
Jason O at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
MONDAY 6/6:
Strings at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY 6/7:
Open Mic at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Chris Bell at Doggie's Pub, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Lowjack (lite) at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Brother Jack's Happy Hour Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 6/8:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Caledonia at Zeno's, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic at Fetz's Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively's Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 6/9:
"Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam" at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Don & Lori Bedell and Judson Mantz & Lynn Chaplin at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
"Phyrsty Phyrsdays" with The Corner Brothers at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 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.
BACKYARD BEATS LISTING 6/3/22
Moderator: Jim Price
