Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, December 9 through Thursday, December 15.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 12/9:
Bree Gearhart at Greenbean Coffeehouse, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Mike Shank at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
"Snowflake Social" with The Evergreens at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Everett American Legion, Everett (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Philipsburg Elks Country Club, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Big Red at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
"Light Up Eleventh Passport Night" featuring Braden McDannell at Railroad City Brewing, Altoona (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Chad Patterson at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Syster at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
The Dillons at Ball Busters Sports Bar, Cresson (starts 7 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
"Winedown Weekend" with Cooter & Jake at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Sweet Desire at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
"Krampus Is Coming" with Fortune & Glory at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m., admission $5 or a canned good)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Autumn Rising at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Kenny Jubas at Olde Keg Bar & Grill, Portage (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Dumm at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The SuperAlrights at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
JR Mangan Band with Veronica 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.)
The Jaded Lips at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 12/10:
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band at Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts (Wolf Kuhn Theatre), Penn State Altoona (starts 2:30 p.m.)
Dave Howsare at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Artie Burtnett & Jim Fungaroli at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Kent Martin at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
Electric Swamp at Patton American Legion, Patton (Christmas Party, music starts 6 p.m.)
"Hometown Christmas Stroll" with Jacob Czerak at 416 Main Street, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
"Country Western Music Night" with Country Tradition at Alum Bank Volunteer Fire Co., Alum Bank (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Aviation Inn, Duncansville (starts 7 p.m.)
Eric McCrum at Spring Dam Brewing Co. Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Crooner & Co. at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
John "JT Blues" Thompson and Anchor & Arrow at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Daugherty at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
"Ugly Sweater Night" with Felix & the Hurricanes at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher & Randy Servello at Wilson's Fish Bowl Inn, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
VOMA Jazz Presents the Don Aliquo Quartet at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at Bull Pen Restaurant, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Stormy at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at R&J's Tavern, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Backlash at Madden-Wennick American Legion Post #518, Orbisonia (starts 8 p.m.)
"Christmas Party" with Hops & Vines at The Remedy, Houtzdale (starts 8 p.m.)
Crawdad Joe at Moonshine Mine Inn, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Rust at Rocky's Tavern, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
The Good Guys at Fetz's Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Abstentious, Keep Safe and False Spring at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
100 Proof at Glenn's Place, Claysburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Chasing Karma at Breezewood VFW, Breezewood (starts 9 p.m.)
Blue Collar Boys at Mosscreek Bar & Grill, Northern Cambria (starts 9 p.m.)
Undercover at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY 12/11:
2nd Sunday Uke Jam at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte (Holiday Market, music starts 2 p.m.)
Stacy & the Rejects at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Gearett Fitzpatrick at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
"Kerri Smith's Original Holiday Show: Mistletoed" at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (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.)
MONDAY 12/12:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 12/13:
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 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 12/14:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Gorinto and Open Music Experimental Series at Zeno's, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
OK Otter at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at The Fifth Local Eatery & Alehouse, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively's Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 12/15:
Pure Cane Sugar Girls at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
"Ugly Sweater Party" with The Evergreens at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
"Holiday Music Extravaganza" at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown; featuring Dany Vavrek, Ryan Krinjeck, Mark Lux, Ernie Dipko, Samantha Press, Mike Prebehalla and more (starts 6 p.m.)
"Christmas Pajama Jam" with Anchor & Arrow at Titan Hollow, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
"Songwriter Showcase" at 3 Dots, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin American Legion (Oriental Ballroom), Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
"T'rd Thursday" with Full Kilt at Molly's Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Cafe 210 West, 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 12/9/22
Moderator: Jim Price
