BACKYARD BEATS LISTING 2/15/19

[Jim Price]

Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 15 through Thursday, February 21.

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 2/15:

Willie's Good Lovin Pajama Jam at Sinking Valley Fairground, Skelp; featuring Tomm Dunn, Mike Sallemi, Shizzle Tang and Dee Maple Band (starts 3 p.m.; tickets $30 presale/weekend, $40 gate/weekend, $30 gate/Saturday only)



FRIDAY NIGHT 2/15:

Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Family Pizza, Altoona (starts 8:30 p.m.)

Blind Liver Trio and Jeff Perigo at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

This Albatross at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Casey Gray & Tyler Shultz at Holiday Bowl (Strike Zone Bar & Grill), Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

100 Proof at Chewy's Pizza, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Washington Slept Here at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)

Back in the Day at Newburg Firehall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Lauren & Joe at The Dog House, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)

Coltt Winter Lepley at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)

Matt Pletcher at Wonder Bar, Newry (starts 8 p.m.)

Brandi Naugle at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob Ski Resort (starts 7 p.m.)

Bodacious B at Pleasantville VFW, Pleasantville (starts 9 p.m.)

From Down The Road at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)

Raining Blue at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)

Rick Ramsey at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 9:30 p.m.)

Felix & the Hurricanes at Gallitzin IMS, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)

Acoustic Stew at Our Station House, Ebensburg (starts 8:30 p.m.)

Joe Quick at Ginger's Family Restaurant, Coalport (starts 5 p.m.)



SATURDAY AFTERNOON 2/16:

Willie's Good Lovin Pajama Jam at Sinking Valley Fairground, Skelp; featuring ("Acoustic Afternoon) Tomm Dunn, Janelle Vibes, Mike Sallemi, Wednesday Night Jam Band (starts noon; tickets $30 gate/Saturday only)

Dave Howsare at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 3 p.m.)



SATURDAY NIGHT 2/16:

Willie's Good Lovin Pajama Jam at Sinking Valley Fairground, Skelp; featuring (night) Nag Champions (4 p.m.), Moonlicker (6:15 p.m.), Dakini (8 p.m.), Mysterytrain (10:30 p.m.), jam/drum circle (1 a.m.) (starts noon; tickets $30 gate/Saturday only)

Chord Melody Workshop/Concert with Ben Carr (ukulele) at Altoona LaunchBox, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.; tickets $15/workshop, $20/workshop and concert)

Eric McCrum at Primanti Bros., Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

4th Street at Unter Uns, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Bone Jacked at Tyrone Hookies, Tyrone (Valentine's Day Dance, starts 9 p.m.)

Stormy at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)

Eric Delozier at Shan Nicole's Irish Pub, Hollidaysburg (starts 10 p.m.)

Felix & the Hurricanes at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob Ski Resort (starts 9 p.m.)

"Beat the Winter Blues Music Series" with The Evergreens at Fat Jimmy's Outfitters, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)

THB-2 at Schellsburg VFW, Schellsburg (starts 9:30 p.m.)

Railtowne at Breezewood VFW, Breezewood (starts 9 p.m.)

Andy Lubert at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)

Locked & Loaded at Gallitzin Moose, Gallitzin (starts 9 p.m.)

Rewynd at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 9:30 p.m.)

Avenue of Kings at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)

"Shred Your Ex Party" with Gray Beard at Lithuanian Club, Osceola Mills (starts 10 p.m.)



SUNDAY NIGHT 2/17:

Matt Burns at Family Pizza & Pub, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)

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

53 South at Tre Ragazzi, Cresson (starts 5 p.m.)

Jerry Carnicella and the Beatle Maniacs at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 8:30 p.m.)



TUESDAY 2/19:

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

"Tuesday Night Therapy" at Bedford Tavern, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)



WEDNESDAY NIGHT 2/20:

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



THURSDAY NIGHT 2/21:

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

Open Stage Night at Green Bean Coffee, Altoona (starts 6 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.