Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, July 1 through Thursday, July 7.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 7/1:
"First Friday Market Jam" with Raven & the Wren at Downtown State College Farmers Market, State College (starts 12 noon)
"First Friday" with Mellow Honey at Martin Luther King Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
"Rockin' the Yard" with Pistol Peg & the Beer Kegs and Zac Grace Band at Jaffa Shrine (upper lot), Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at People's Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pregame before Altoona Curve-Harrisburg Senators game, music starts 5 p.m.)
From The Top at Red's Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
"Park Jams" with Sweet Desire at Duncansville Community Park, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Happy Hour (Tom Fix & Sarah Mellott) at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Callie Tomblin at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
LaBella Musica at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
"Windber 125th Anniversary Celebration" at Windber Recreation Park, Windber; featuring Drive-By Magic Show (6 p.m.), Ole 97 (Johnny Cash-June Carter tribute) (9 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Strait at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Dylan Miller at Standing Stone VFW, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Wicked Chicken at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
"Winedown Weekend" with Bryan Philips at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Nia Taylor at The Lounge Cafe, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey & Jason Toth at Fetz's Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Chris Kent at The Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Buccinese Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
"4th of July Party" with Wild Desire at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 8 p.m.)
Rust at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & Veronica Auger at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Wicked Chicken, Coffee Nap Music and Ma'aM at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
Derek Heidel at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Tyler Straffon at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at 4D's Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi's at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 7/2:
"Wam Bam Mountain Jam" at 1547 East Mountain Road, Port Matilda; featuring Steve Treado, Dylan Miller, Luke Cimbala, The Roof, Earthwax, The Perkolators, Homegrown, Caledonia, Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree, Broken Fayth, Dogwood Co. and Mellow Honey (starts 1 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
"Windber 125th Anniversary Celebration" at Windber Recreation Park, Windber; featuring The Characters (2 p.m.), Mama Corn (4 p.m.), East Coast Turnaround (6 p.m.) and Josh Gallagher (9 p.m.)
"Red, Wine & Blue" with Second Chance at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 5 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Iron Pint Brewing, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Martin Lacki at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6 p.m.)
"Red, White and Blue Knob Independence Day Celebration" at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort; featuring Clearshade (6 p.m.) and Matt Pletcher Duo (9 p.m.)
Ariana Flowers & Dave Howsare at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Bad Luck Lover Boys at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Phil McCaulley at Germantown Winery, Portage (starts 6 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Park Hills Country Club (Tavern 27), Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Make Mine Country at Lake Raystown Seven Points Amphitheater, Hesston (starts 7 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Dancing Dream (ABBA tribute band) at Rowland Theatre, Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Mark Syster at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
John Gresh's Gris Gris and the Derek Woods Band at People's Natural Gas Park, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Three Of Hearts at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Ken & Andy at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Canary at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Halfway Down at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Sunset Over Mars, The Whatleys and The Nerves at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
TV Blonde at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
John "JT Blues" Thompson at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Russell Wilburn at Minersville PNA, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
The Pennsoulvanians at 4D's Lounge, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Milestone at Turner Hall, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Jack Servello Live Stream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 7/3:
Poe Valley Troubadours (play Bob Dylan) at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 3 p.m.)
"Windber 125th Anniversary Celebration" at Windber Recreation Park, Windber; featuring Zupe (3 p.m.), 1 Over 8 (5 p.m.) and Giants Of Science (8 p.m.) (Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.)
"Sunday Funday" with Lineage at Jim & Jimmie's, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at People's Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pregame before Altoona Curve-Harrisburg Senators game, music starts 5 p.m.)
"Summer Concert Series" at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown; featuring The Evergreens (5 p.m.) and The Rusty Shackles (6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
The Deacons of Dixieland at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
"South Hills Concert Series" with The Jay T. Vonada Quartet (jazz) at South Hills School of Business & Technology, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The American Mood/The Rocket Blasters at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA Campground, Saxton (starts 7 p.m.)
"Summer Sounds at the Gazebo" with Hops & Vines at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
From Within at Osceola Hotel, Osceola Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Mellissa & Kenny at Patton Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Coalport Moose, Coalport (starts 8 p.m.)
Rokkandy at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Jason O at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
MONDAY 7/4 (INDEPENDENCE DAY):
"4th of July" at Lakemont Park, Altoona; featuring Curtis Tracy (1 p.m.), Matthew Sheedy (3 p.m.) and Bone Jacked (7 p.m.) (Fireworks 10 p.m.)
"Central PA 4th Fest," featuring Joy Marie & the Gill Street Band (4 p.m.), Velveeta (5:30 p.m.) and Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes (7:30 p.m.) at Medlar Field, State College (starts 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY 7/5:
Open Mic at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 5 p.m.)
Strings at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Lowjack (lite) at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Brother Jack's Happy Hour Live Stream (Facebook, starts 4 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 7/6:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Experimental Music Series at Zeno's, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night with The Frick Brothers at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
Open Mic at Fetz's Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam Night at Dively's Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 7/7:
"Legion Park Wing Off" with Autumn Rising at Legion Park, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
"Tussey WingFest" with Wicked Chicken, Anchor & Arrow and Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute) at Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
"Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam" at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
"Windber Wings N Waves" with Undercover at Windber Recreation Park, Windber (starts 6 p.m.)
The Roof at Railroad City Brewing, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Frick Brothers at Fetz's Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Anton Fatula Quartet (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
"Phyrsty Phyrsdays" with The Corner Brothers at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
ONLINE: Bob Helbig Live Stream (Facebook, 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 7/1/22
Moderator: Jim Price
