Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, Jan. 12 through Thursday, Jan. 18.
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 1/12:
Bill Ferrell at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Rich Edmundson at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
The McCaulley Project at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Three of Hearts at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher at The Dog House, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Charlie McClanahan & friends at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)
The Boomers at Ebensburg Moose, Ebensburg (starts 8:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY AFTERNOON 1/13:
Lauren & Joe at Summit Lodge, Blue Knob Ski Resort (starts 2 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT 1/13:
Steve & Dave at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Fyre and Ember's Fall at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Stormy at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob Ski Resort (starts 9 p.m.)
The Chrome Hearts at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Star 69 at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Woodshop Choir at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Park Avenue Pub, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)
Johnny Stangry at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Negan at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 9:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY NIGHT 1/14:
Altoona West African Drum Circle at Allegheny Ballet Company, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
The Band OZ at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
TUESDAY NIGHT 1/16:
Open Mic at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Borrowed Time at Bedford Tavern, Bedford (starts 6:30 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 1/17:
Open Mic Night at Unter Uns, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Patton VFW, Patton (starts 7 p.m.)
THURSDAY NIGHT 1/18:
Steve Summerhill at Jethro's, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Stage Night with Rue Moyer at Green Bean Coffee, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Full Kilt at Molly Maguire's, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Joe's 58th Street Grill, 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.
BACKYARD BEATS LISTING 1/12/18
Moderator: Jim Price
