Here is a listing of Pennsylvania live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, May 1 through Thursday, May 7.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19/coronavirus situation, all live music venues across the state are not able to host performances at this time. However, some bands and performers are staging online performances on social media from their own homes, studios and other facilities. Below are such situations that have been announced (that I am aware of); keep checking back, as this listing will be updated as new shows are announced. Feel free to take in any of these performances, and if a "virtual tip jar" situation is available, please consider tipping these performers, and support them during this time when they cannot earn income playing shows at public venues. Websites for these performers are also listed; please consider purchasing their music digitally or via CD, which is another way to SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
FRIDAY 5/1:
Dave Distefano Live Stream (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
The Evergreens 60s Night Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
(Website: www.theevergreensmusic.com)
"Cheat Fest from Home" featuring the Jakob's Ferry Stragglers and Rumpke Mountain Boys (Facebook; Jakob's Ferry Stragglers start 7 p.m., Rumpke Mountain Boys start 8:40 p.m.)
(Websites: www.jakobsferry.com, www.rumpkemountainboys.com)
"Busking Down the House" with Callie Tomblin (Facebook, starts 7:30 p.m.)
(Website: www.callietomblin.com)
Spyglass Rocks - Live Stream with Nate Myers (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(www.natemyers.com)
Jae Smith Live Stream (Facebook, starts 9 p.m.)
(Website: https://soundcloud.com/user-210208524
SATURDAY 5/2:
Afraid Of Human Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4:30 p.m.)
(Website: www.www.afraidofhuman.com)
"Home Helpers 7th Annual Vegas Night in Altoona (virtual edition) with Felix & the Hurricanes (Facebook, starts 6 p.m., band and live basket auction)
William Ryan on State College Live (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe All Request Facebook Live (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Jack and Barb Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Kelly and Mark of Biscuit Jam's 4th Ever FB Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
(Website: www.reverbnation.com/biscuitjam)
Eric McCrum Live From Lockdown: You Say It, I Play It Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7:30 p.m.)
Sgt. Bob Fireside Live (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.sgtbob.rocks)
Chris and Dan Myers "Corona Daze Quarantunes" Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
Scott Blasey of The Clarks "Live in the Blasement" (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.scottblasey.com)
Chip & the Charge Ups Unplugged Livestream Concert (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
www.thechargeups.com)
SUNDAY 5/3:
Clinton Clegg (The Commonheart) presents "Cleggs n'Eggs Revival Brunch" (Facebook, 12 noon)
(Website: www.thecommonheart.com)
Brunch with Alex Meixner live stream (Facebook, starts 2 p.m.)
(Website: www.alexmeixner.com)
Live from Lockdown with Patrick McGinnis and Eric McCrum (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Black Ridge Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.blackridge.bandcamp.com)
Tyler Calkins (Marshmellow Overcoat) Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.marshmellowovercoat.com)
Sterling Koch and Freeway Jam Facebook Live (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.reverbnation.com/sterlingkochandfreewayjam)
MONDAY 5/4:
Dave Distefano Live Stream (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
TUESDAY 5/5:
Dave Distefano Live Stream (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
Chad Patterson Live on Facebook #5 (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Robin & Bob Live Stream! (Facebook, starts 7:30 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
Craig Fitzpatrick Acoustic Show Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 5/6:
Environmental Charter School Pittsburgh presents Facebook Live Interactive Drumming and Music Activities (Facebook, starts 3 p.m.)
(Website: www.ecspgh.org)
Dave Distefano Live Stream (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
Hanna Barakat (with Lisa Fazenbaker) Live Stream (Facebook, starts 6 p.m.)
(Website: www.hannabarakat.com)
Screwdriver Sally's Facebook Live Hump Day Happy Hour (Facebook, starts 6:30 p.m.)
Chris Woodward & Shindiggin Facebook Live Show (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
(Website: www.chriswoodwardmusic.com)
THURSDAY 5/7:
Dave Distefano Live Stream (Facebook, starts 3:10 p.m.)
Bob Helbig Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
Bill Toms Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
(Website: www.billtoms.com)
Dany Vavrek Live Stream (Facebook, starts 8 p.m.)
"ThursDAve" with Dave Kelly (Facebook, 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.
BACKYARD BEATS LISTING 5/3/20
Moderator: Jim Price
