BACKYARD BEATS LISTING 1/26/18

[Jim Price]

Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, Jan. 26 through Thursday, Feb. 1.

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 1/26:

"Cabin Fever" fundraiser with Flight 19 at Jaffa Shrine, Altoona (starts 6 p.m., tickets $15/advance or $20/door, proceeds benefit Blair County Respiratory Disease Society)

Ride The Song at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6:30 p.m.)

Conner Gilbert at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 8:30 p.m.)

The Filthy Lowdown, The Flannels and Dragline at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

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

The McCaulley Project at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)

Scott Shelby at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)

Rue Moyer at Shan Nicole's Irish Pub, Hollidaysburg (starts 9 p.m.)

Matt Pletcher at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob Ski Resort (starts 7 p.m.)

Seize Fire at Everett VFW, Everett (starts 9:30 p.m.)

Dylan Miller at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)

Lee Edwards Duo at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 7 p.m.)

Rik Golden at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)

Rick Ramsey at Patton Eagles, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)

Bone Jacked at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)

Ed N'Born at Barnesboro VFW, Northern Cambria (starts 9 p.m.)

Chris Bell Band at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)



SATURDAY NIGHT 1/27:

Josh Gallagher at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m., tickets $35/person)

"Petty Crime: A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty" with Brian Elliott, Todd McKeone, Aislinn Feathers, Hunter Karns, Mike Wertz, Jarrett Bickel, Sam Thurau and Ed N'Born at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)

Giants Of Science at Four Dees Lounge, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)

Lauren & Joe at Trianon Bar & Grill, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

Washington Slept Here at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

"Sips and Snacks in the Stacks" fundraiser with Raining Blue and Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Bellwood Antis Public Library (starts 7 p.m., donation $20/person, proceeds benefit the library)

Jampact at Williamsburg American Legion, Williamsburg (starts 9 p.m.)

Happy Hour at R & J's Tavern, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)

Star 69 at Bedford Elks, Bedford (starts 9 p.m.)

The Chrome Hearts at Schellsburg VFW, Schellsburg (starts 9:30 p.m.)

Sound Of Silence at Hill Valley Inn, Mount Union (starts 9 p.m.)

Phil McCaulley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)

Krazy Kat Daddies at Portage Italian Club, Portage (starts 9 p.m.)

Rick Ramsey at Park Avenue Pub, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)

Felix & the Hurricanes at Patton VFW, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)

Rue Moyer at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 7:30 p.m.)

Long Road Home at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)

Third Wheel at Ebensburg Moose, Ebensburg (starts 8:30 p.m.)

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



SUNDAY NIGHT 1/28:

Lauren & Joe 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 1/30:

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

"Tuesday Night Therapy" (performer to be announced) at Bedford Tavern, Bedford (starts 6:30 p.m.)



WEDNESDAY NIGHT 1/31:

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



THURSDAY NIGHT 2/1:

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.)

Jane Lee Hooker, Felix & the Hurricanes and the Rogan Allen Project at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 8 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.