Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, December 2 through Thursday, December 8.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 12/2:
Chris Bell at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 5:30 p.m.)
"Friday Wine Down" with Phil McCaulley at Oak Spring Winery, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Happy Hour (Sarah & Tommy) at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
OverheaD at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Dany Vavrek at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at Angel Walk Winery, Allport (starts 6:30 p.m.)
"A John Denver Christmas" with Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Sweet Desire, After School Special and Lucid Yooth & the Cubensis Lenses at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (all ages, starts 7 p.m.)
Patrick Kelly at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 7 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at The Break Room, Twin Rocks (starts 7 p.m.)
"Fezziwig Frolic" with musicians at Lloyd Street Brewing Co., Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Jasmine Cain (acoustic) at Richland Firehall, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Frick Bros. at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
"Winedown Weekend" with Time Zone at B&L Wine Cellars (Cambria City), Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Justin Garman at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Osceola Hotel, Osceola Mills (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Abstentious, Milpool, Paperback Tragedies, The Snipped and Treaties at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Backlash at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Velveeta at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Blue Star Radiation with guest Sicard Hollow at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Krazy Kat Daddies at Lilly American Legion, Lilly (starts 8 p.m.)
Partners in Crime at Polish Falcons, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
The Skoal Brothers at Doggie's Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
JR Mangan Band with Veronica at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi's at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Deerock with B-Fire and Mario Bollo at Stage West, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
Michael Christopher at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY 12/3:
Southbound at Gigi's Southern Table, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
"Toys for Tots Benefit" at Root Hovett Hall, Patton; featuring Utter Disregard, Bad Luck Lover Boys, Electric Swamp, Endbringer, Treaties, Paperback Tragedy, The Snipped, Negan, Abstentious and The Filthy Lowdown (starts 2 p.m., admission is new unwrapped toy)
John "JT Blues" Thompson at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 4 p.m.)
Rue Moyer at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Dave Howsare & Jerry Miller at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Mountain City at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
"Hometown Christmas Stroll" with We Three Kings Sax Trio at 416 Main Street, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Pines at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Lowjack (lite) at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Ma'aM, Flavour and McKinley Yarrington at Webster's Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Andy Lubert at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Russell Wilburn at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
Hair Force One at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
100 Proof at Juniata VFW (Fort Apache), Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Moore Brothers at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Evergreens at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Bedford Moose, Bedford (Christmas Party, starts 8 p.m.)
Kenton Sitch Band at Muddy Run Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
From Within at Houtzdale American Legion, Houtzdale (starts 8 p.m.)
Big Daddy Bangers at The Arena Bar & Grill, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Sankertown VFW, Sankertown (starts 8 p.m.)
Cinders & Saints at Moonshine Mine Inn, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
The Mannish Boys at Patton Sons & Daughters of Italy, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Nelly at 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Lux & Co. at Windber Moose, Windber (starts 8 p.m.)
Illusions of Grandeur, The Nerves and The BS Express at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
"Tis the Season" with The Pennsoulvanians and Hot Fudge Mondaes at 4D's Lounge, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Giants Of Science at Ball Buster's Sports Bar, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)
Fail at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
K4 Kountry at Glenn's Place, Claysburg (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Donny Burns & the 3rd Degree at Doggie's Pub, State College (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Scotty B's, Johnstown (starts 10 p.m.)
Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai) at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY 12/4:
"Grace Fala Holiday Show" at Huntingdon Council for the Arts, Huntingdon (starts 1 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 2 p.m.)
Phil Reeder at Pisano Winery, Millheim (starts 2:30 p.m.)
"Yuletide with Yinz: Winter Bazaar" with Chet & Mike (Pennsoulvanians) and Innocent Sin at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 3 p.m.)
Hot Wax at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 3 p.m.)
Merely Players at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
Manic Mango at The Freight Station, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
The Band OZ at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Tyne & the Fastlyne at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 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.)
MONDAY 12/5:
(NO SHOWS ANNOUNCED)
TUESDAY 12/6:
Open Mic Night with James Grove at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
"Home for the Holidays" with Karla Bonoff & Livingston Taylor at State Theatre, State College (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 12/7:
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Gorinto and Open Music Experimental Series at Zeno's, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Sam & Steve Christensen 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.)
Jam Night at Dively's Tavern, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
THURSDAY 12/8:
Pure Cane Sugar at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Hannah Bingman Trio at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Jam/Open Mic Night with Hot Wax at Gallitzin American Legion (Oriental Ballroom), Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Solitary Man (Neil Diamond tribute) at Arcadia Theater, Windber (starts 7:30 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.)
"Cool Yule" with Wulbrecht & Hirsch (jazz) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (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 12/2/22
Moderator: Jim Price
