BACKYARD BEATS LISTING 9/29/17

Post by **Jim Price** » Friday Sep 29, 2017

Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 5.

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 AFTERNOON 9/29:

St. Francis University World Drum & Dance at Campus Mall, St. Francis University, Loretto (Multi-Cultural Day, starts 12:30 p.m., free admission)

FRIDAY NIGHT 9/29:

This Albatross at Chewy's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Band Of Gold at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)

Flashpoint at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Matt Pletcher at The Dog House, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)

Matt Burns at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)

The Evergreens at Aviation Inn, Duncansville (starts 9 p.m.)

Dylan Miller and Wyl White at Johnny's Bar, Huntingdon (starts 10 p.m.)

Washington Slept Here at Saxton Sportsman's Association, Saxton (starts 9 p.m.)

Partners In Crime at Bloody Run Social Club (Redman), Everett (starts 8 p.m.)

Down To The Wire at Lake Rowena, Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)

John Charney at Pour On Center, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)

Jimmy the Piano Man at Lake Inn, Ebensburg (starts 9 p.m.)

Rokkandy at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 9/30:

Ebensburg Potatofest, downtown Ebensburg (free admission):

- Main Tent: 10 a.m. - Jill & Leah Gontkovic, 12:30 p.m. - Jim Donovan & the Sun King Warriors, 3 p.m. - Flood City Brass

- Penn Eben Park: 10:30 a.m. - Tree the Band, 12:30 p.m. - Rick Cosgrove, 3 p.m. - The Crew Of The Half Moon

- Memorial Tent Park: 10:30 a.m. - Hornitude

- South Center Street Tent: 11 a.m. - Sam & Joe, 1 p.m. - Right Turn Clyde, 3 p.m. - Bruce Schettig

Ben Dumm & the East Side Band at The Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 3 p.m.)

Rock Out to Knock Out MS Benefit on The Diamond, Hollidaysburg; featuring Felix & the Hurricanes, Hollidaysburg School District Marching Band, Matthew Sheedy, Questionable Methods, Walkney and Progmium (starts 4:30 p.m., free admission)

SATURDAY NIGHT 9/30:

The McCaulley Project at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 8:30 p.m.)

"Punk/Metal Rager" with Fyre, The Snipped and Dave Hates Everything at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

Shallow 9 at Four Dees Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

The Chrome Hearts at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

The Sitch at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)

Obvious Pocket at Boxer's Cafe, Huntingdon (starts 10 p.m.)

Downshift at Steele's Tavern, Hopewell (starts 10 p.m.)

Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)

Can't Hardley Playboys Classic Country Band at Cresson American Legion, Cresson (starts 8 p.m.)

53 South at Sokols Club, Lilly (starts 9 p.m.)

Matt Pletcher at Portage Italian Club, Portage (starts 10 p.m.)

Joe Quick at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)

Morgan James Band at Barnesboro VFW, Northern Cambria (starts 10 p.m.)

SUNDAY 10/1:

Apple Cider Festival at Muskrat Beach, Prince Gallitzin State Park; featuring The Reflections (10 a.m.) and Dan Hulse (1 p.m.) (free admission)

Altoona West African Drum Circle with Camara Drum & Dance at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (starts 4 p.m., free admission)

SUNDAY NIGHT 10/1:

The Band OZ at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)

Ed n'Born at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)

Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

TUESDAY NIGHT 10/3:

Open Mic at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 10/4:

Jam Night at Unter Uns, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)

Open Mic Night at Joe & Mary's Tavern, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

THURSDAY NIGHT 10/5:

Steve Summerhill at Jethro's, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)

Rik Golden at McGarvey's, 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.