Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, September 2 through Thursday, September 8.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 9/2:
Cambria City Ethnic Festival, Johnstown:
- St. Mary's 5th Avenue: 4 p.m. - Jerry Intihar, 7 p.m. - Yum
- Ace's Lounge 3rd Avenue: 4 p.m. - Rosie & the Jammers (inside), 5 p.m. - Zupe (outside), 7 p.m. - Rust (inside), 9 p.m. - Undercover (inside)
- VOMA/Bottle Works 3rd Avenue: 4:30 p.m. - Ian Jeffreys, 6 p.m. - An Evening With (Allman Brothers tribute), 8:30 p.m. - Black Cat Moan
- First Catholic Slovak Bandhall 7th Avenue: 10 p.m. - Octane
- Irish Corner ACRP/Hibernians 10th Avenue: 5 p.m. - Gary Noll (outside), 5:30 p.m. - Blatherskite (inside), 7:45 p.m. - Irish Pretenders (outside)
"Seafood Fest" with Felix & the Hurricanes at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 4 p.m.)
Asbury Lane at People's Natural Gas Field, Altoona (pregame before Altoona Curve-Akron Rubberducks game, music starts 5 p.m.)
"PA Roundhouse Rally" at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville; featuring The Pennsoulvanians (5 p.m.) and Shallow 9 (8 p.m.)
La Bella Musica at Carrolltown American Legion Park, Carrolltown (Carrolltown Farmers Market, music starts 4 p.m.)
"Bellefonte Under the Lights" with Hops & Vines, downtown Bellefonte (starts 5 p.m.)
"First Friday" with Ken & Molly and Friends at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
James Eichelberger at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Adam Yarger at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
OverheaD at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Samantha Press at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Fortune & Glory at Park Hills Country Club (Tavern 27), Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Chad Patterson at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Noah, Veronica & Erek at Phyrst, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
The Extractors at Moonstock, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Patton Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
"Winedown Weekend" with Jeff Webb at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Yesterday Once More (Carpenters, Abba, 5th Dimension and Mamas & Papas tribute) at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Richard Sleigh at The Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Doctor Smoke, Black Sun and Grampian at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Boomers at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Untucked at Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Tom Katz at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
From The Top at Red's Texas BBQ, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Chris Woodward & Shindiggin' at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
Acoustic Open Mic Night at Eureka 42 Citizens Club, Windber (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.)
Anchor & Arrow at Doggie's Pub, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
The Banned at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 9/3:
The Sharptones at 51st Annual Log House Arts Festival, Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown (starts 10 a.m.)
2022 Forest Hills Festival at Berwind Wayside Park, St. Michael; featuring Freedom Rocks (11 a.m.), Hard Rock Koko & Joe (3 p.m.), The Wednesdays (7 p.m.)
Cambria City Ethnic Festival, Johnstown:
- St. Mary's 5th Avenue: 1 p.m. - Rhythm Masters, 7 p.m. - Yum
- Ace's Lounge 3rd Avenue: 11 a.m. - Dan Durham (outside), 4 p.m. - Emily & Jorge (outside), 6 p.m. - Dan Durham (outside), 9 p.m. - Giants Of Science (inside)
- VOMA/Bottle Works 3rd Avenue: 12:30 p.m. - Cole Skoretz, 1:45 p.m. - Atayaya Robles, 3 p.m. - The Dillons, 4 p.m. - The Positive Painting Project, 5 p.m. - Don Aliquo Quartet, 7 p.m. - Paolo Schianchi, 9 p.m. - Flood City Brass
- First Catholic Slovak Bandhall 7th Avenue: 10 p.m. - Hair Force One
- Irish Corner ACRP/Hibernians 10th Avenue: 12 noon - Blatherskite (inside), 12 noon - Gary Noll (outside), 3 p.m. - Tree (inside), 3 p.m. - Full Kilt (outside), 6:15 p.m. - Jaffa Highlanders Pipes & Drums (outside), 8 p.m. - Abbot's Cross (outside)
Southbound at Gigi's Southern Table, State College (starts 12 noon)
"Seafood Fest" with Matt Pletcher Duo at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 1 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (Blair County Antique Auto Club Cruise In, starts 2 p.m.)
"Wine Down Weekend" with Derek Heidel at Gage Mansion, Huntingdon (starts 2 p.m.)
"PA Roundhouse Rally" at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville; featuring Rodeo Radio (3 p.m.), Octane (5 p.m.) and Last Child (Aerosmith tribute, 8 p.m.)
"Music on the Beach Summer Concert Series" with Caledonia at Whipple Dam State Park (starts 4 p.m.)
"Bellefonte Under the Lights" with Miss Melanie, downtown Bellefonte (starts 5 p.m.)
The Texas Troubadours at Elk Creekside, Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
Shallow 9 unplugged (Erika & Ryan) at Allegheny Creamery & Crepes, Hollidaysburg (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 6 p.m.)
Heidi, Don & Ron at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave Howsare & Ariana Flowers at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
"Wine Down" with Joe Quick at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 6 p.m.)
The Cresson Brothers at Germantown Winery, Portage (starts 6 p.m.)
Alyssa Hankey at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Coal Country Brewing LLC, Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Swipe Right at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Brian Mortal at Cafe Kiros, Duncansville (starts 6:15 p.m.)
Natascha & the Spy Boys at Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Mountain City Acoustic Trio at Aviation Inn, Duncansville (starts 7 p.m.)
Nick Miller Project at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at Lake Raystown Saxton KOA, Saxton (starts 7 p.m.)
Hy-5 at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Tyrone Elks, Tyrone (starts 8 p.m.)
Ady Martinez, Kevin Sims and Annette Hestres at Chumley's, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Time Zone at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Tim Schmider at Fetz's Sports Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8:30 p.m.)
The Jaded Lips and The Pines at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Sweet Desire at Bellwood UVHA, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
Downshift at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
John "JT Blues" Thompson at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 10 p.m.)
Ostrich Sausage at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 p.m.)
SUNDAY 9/4:
"Tubapalooza 2022" at Stonycreek River, Johnstown; featuring La Bella Musica (9:30 a.m.), Foremost (11:30 a.m.), DJ Hoodwink (12:30 p.m.), Silver Screen (2:30 p.m.) and Spencer Hatcher (4:30 p.m.) (tube float event, starts 9 a.m. at Coal Tubin,' Johnstown)
51st Annual Log House Arts Festival, Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown; featuring Rosie & the Jammers (10 a.m.) and Midnight Graffiti (2 p.m.)
2022 Forest Hills Festival at Berwind Wayside Park, St. Michael; featuring Bazooka Joe acoustic (11 a.m.), Russell Wilburn (2:30 p.m.), Three Of Hearts (6 p.m.), fireworks (9 p.m.)
Cambria City Ethnic Festival, Johnstown:
- St. Mary's 5th Avenue: 1 p.m. - Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band, 4 p.m. - Tom Katz
- Ace's Lounge 3rd Avenue: 11 a.m. - The Evergreens (outside), 3 p.m. - Rosie & the Jammers (inside), 3 p.m. - Dan Durham (outside)
- VOMA/Bottle Works 3rd Avenue: 12:30 p.m. - Bo & Tucker Moore, 1:45 p.m. - Rachel Allen, 3 p.m. - That Oldies Band, 5:15 p.m. - The VOMA House Band
- Irish Corner ACRP/Hibernians 10th Avenue: 12 noon - Kilronan (outside), 1 p.m. - Tree (inside), 2:15 p.m. - Rail City Pipe & Drum (outside), 3:15 p.m. - Irish Pretenders (outside)
Chad Patterson at Blair County Game, Fish & Forestry Association, Altoona (Ox Roast Festival, music starts 1 p.m.)
Matt Pletcher at Brush Mountain Sportsmen's Club, Pinecroft (Burgi's Low Life Riders Annual Charity Ride after-party, starts 2 p.m.)
"Frontline YouthFest" at Delgrosso's Amusement Park, Tipton; featuring Katy Nichole (2 p.m.) and Micah Tyler (6 p.m.)
Right Turn Clyde at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 3 p.m.)
Molly Countermine at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
"Sunday Funday" with Even The Odds at Jim & Jimmie's, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Sweet Desire at Lakemont Park, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon Band (John Denver tribute) at Lake Raystown Amphitheater, Hesston (starts 7 p.m.)
"End Of Summer Bash" with Stacy & the Rejects at Carrolltown Park, Carrolltown (starts 7 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at Champs Sports Bar, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes 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 9/5:
The Backyard Rockers at Blair County Game, Fish & Forestry Association, Altoona (Ox Roast Festival, music starts 11 a.m.)
2022 Forest Hills Festival at Berwind Wayside Park, St. Michael; featuring Tombstone (12:30 p.m.), Johnstown Button Box (3 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Canoe Creek State Park (Jack's Grub Shack, starts 2 p.m.)
TUESDAY 9/6:
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 9/7:
"Live After 5" with Eric Ian Farmer & friends at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Sam & Steve Christensen at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 7 p.m.)
Gorinto and Open Music Experimental Series at Zeno's, State College (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 9/8:
Lauren & Joe at Union Hotel (patio), Everett (starts 5 p.m.)
"Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam" at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Park Hills Country Club (Tavern 27), Altoona (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Tantric with Silvertung and AngerBox at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Erin Condo & the Hoofties at Hublersburg Inn, Howard (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Grabbitz at Stage West, State College (starts 10 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 9/2/22
Moderator: Jim Price
