Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, October 4 through Thursday, October 10.
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 10/4:
Asbury Lane at Railroad City Brewing Company, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Stormy at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
LaBella Musica at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)
SATURDAY 10/5:
Zombietown USA at Heritage Plaza, downtown Altoona; featuring The Backyard Rockers (11 a.m.), Jae Smith (12:30 p.m.), Felix & the Hurricanes (2 p.m.), Deny Your Maker (Alice In Chains tribute, 5 p.m.) and The Musicologists (Prince tribute, 9:30 p.m.) (free admission)
Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, downtown Bedford (free admission):
- Gazebo in the Square Stage: 10 a.m. - A'Cappella Kinda Guys, 12 noon - De'ja'vu, 3 p.m. - Smith Compound Band
- Down By the River Stage: 10 a.m., 12 noon - Prairie Dogma, 2 p.m. - White Shadow
- Fort Stage: 11 a.m. - Coltt Winter Lepley
- Strolling Musicians: A'Cappella Kinda Guys
Coltt Winter Lepley at Agape Farm, Shirleysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT 10/5:
Casey Gray and Tyler Shultz at Holiday Inn, Altoona (Strike Zone Bar & Grille, starts 9 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Primanti Bros., Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Flashpoint at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Rokkandy at Tyrone Hookies Fireman's Club, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Jae Smith at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Kevin Kutz at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
KB & the Crew at Bedford Moose, Bedford (starts 8 p.m.)
Backlash at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Downshift at Steele's Tavern, Hopewell (starts 10 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Ed N'Born at Hagen's Irish Pub, Chest Springs (starts 9 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Jamestown PNA, Portage (starts 8 p.m.)
Facedown 1 at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)
SUNDAY 10/6:
Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, downtown Bedford (free admission):
- Gazebo in the Square Stage: 12 noon - Radio Bravo, 3 p.m. - Arte Tedesco Band
- Down By the River Stage: 12 noon - A'Cappella Kinda Guys, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - Bindley Hardware Co.
- Fort Stage: Kenny Fetterman
Apple Cider Festival, Prince Gallitzin State Park (Muskrat Beach); featuring Tree (12 noon) and Ride the Song (3 p.m.) (free admission)
SUNDAY NIGHT 10/6:
The Band OZ at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
White Shadow at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
TUESDAY NIGHT 10/8:
Open Mic with Rich Dasch at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 10/9:
Open Mic Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
THURSDAY NIGHT 10/10:
Open Stage at Greenbean Coffee House, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Open Mic Night at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Steve Summerhill at Jethro's, Altoona (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 10/4/19
Moderator: Jim Price
