Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, August 11 through Thursday, August 17.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 8/11:
"Mass N Tha Grass Music & Arts Retreat" at Sinking Valley Fairgrounds, Skelp; featuring Little Jimmy Mellonballer (1:15 p.m.), Azia Barnett (2 p.m.), Mono Theory (3 p.m.), No Label/JB (4 p.m.), John Peacefire (5 p.m.), Innocent Sin (6 p.m.), Cutlass (7 p.m.), Tailer (7:30 p.m.), Rasan in the Heyday (8:15 p.m.), The Jaded Lips (9:30 p.m.), Ma$ap/Memory Collector (indoors, 11:15 p.m.), XXTremeXX (indoors, 12:15 a.m.) and J/Howl (indoors, 1:30 a.m.)
"Upstage Music Festival" at Clearfield County Fairgrounds, Clearfield (music starts 3:30 p.m.):
- The Upstage: Video Massacre, Confessions, A Starlite Gray, Endbringer, Assault on 5th, Age of Ruin and Prevailer
- 10 54 Stage: Public Execution, Paths to Glory, Casey Becker, Trainwrecked, Heartsick, Debrained and Cemented in Fear
"Curve Concert Series" with Zac Grace at People's Natural Gas Field, Altoona (starts 5 p.m., pregame before Altoona Curve-Erie Sea Wolves game)
"Flatbread Friday" with Adam D at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
Shallow 9 at Coffee on 3rd, Duncansville (starts 5 p.m.)
"Portage Area Summerfest 2023" at Crichton-McCormick Park, Portage; featuring The Platelets (5 p.m.) and Beatlemania Magic - A Tribute to the Beatles (7 p.m.)
"Ox Roast 2023" with Country Traditions at Imler Volunteer Fire Company, Imler (starts 5:30, 8 p.m.)
Bo Moore at Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Tost at Market Square at Wingate By Wyndham, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
"Warriors, Weapons & Wheels Benefit Ride" pre-party with 100 Proof at Williamsburg Community Farm Show Building, Williamsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Eric Delozier at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Elaini Arthur at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Evergreens at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Asher Fieni at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6 p.m.)
"Concerts in the Park" with Amber Marie at Penn Eben Park, Ebensburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Partners in Crime at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
Katie James at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Mike Williamson at Trianon Bar & Grille, Altoona (CD release party, starts 7 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at Zach's Sports & Spirits, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Buccinese Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at St. Patrick's Festival in the Shade, Newry (starts 7 p.m.)
Brother Jack at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon; featuring Make Mine Country (7 p.m.) and Scott Haggard (tribute to his father Merle Haggard) (6:30 p.m.)
Strait & Miller (reunion) at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
Generation Acoustic Duo at Bluegills Bar & Grill, Alexandria (starts 7 p.m.)
Moore Brothers Band at Mountain Top Fire Company, Sandy Ridge (starts 7 p.m.)
Manic Mango at Portage Moose, Portage (starts 7 p.m.)
Waylon Barosky at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 7 p.m.)
"Concerts on the Village Green" with Group Therapy at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7:30 p.m.)
"Rock Run Summer Blast" with Felix & the Hurricanes at Rock Run Recreation Area, Patton (music starts 7:30 p.m.)
The Brothers Doobie (Doobie Brothers tribute) at Mishler Theatre, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
TJ Horne at Molly's Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Flashpoint at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Second Edition at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Nate Cutshall & Friends at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Silver Screen at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 8 p.m.)
"PA Lumberjack Championships & Outdoor Show" with Nevette Hostetler at Living Waters Camp & Conference Center, Schellsburg (music starts 8:30 p.m.)
"Comedy & Metal" with Don Jamieson and Mark Riccadonna, Grampian and Starlite Gray at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Backlash at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
The Stevedores at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
From The Top at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi's at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
John "JT Blues" Thompson at The Hootinanny, Bellefonte (starts 10 p.m.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 8/12:
"Mass N Tha Grass Music & Arts Retreat" at Sinking Valley Fairgrounds, Skelp; featuring Kya Porr (11 a.m.), Jacob Fitzmaurice (11:45 a.m.), Brother Jack (12:30 p.m.), Stacey Ess & Willie D (1:15 p.m.), Nik Mik (2 p.m.), A Starlite Gray (2:45 p.m.), Chet Denny & Michael Thomas (The PennSoulvanians (4 p.m.), The Bomb Cyclones (5 p.m.), Santosha (6 p.m.), Lucid Yooth & the Cubensis Lenses (7 p.m.), David Koster Band (8:15 p.m.), Mums the Word (9:30 p.m.), Jesse & the Ghost (indoors, 11:15 p.m.), Crazed Visions (indoors, 12:15 a.m.) and Naughty Frog (1:30 a.m.)
"Upstage Music Festival" at Clearfield County Fairgrounds, Clearfield (music starts 11:30 a.m.):
- The Upstage: Place Blame, SamarA, Back to Life, Human Animal, Silence Equals Death, Xtinguish the Code, Brace for Impact, Strength for a Reason, The Take, Sick Of It All and Life Of Agony
- 10 54 Stage: Path of the Flood, Suburban Downgrade, Negative 13, The Filthy Lowdown, Orlando Furioso, Idleminds, Dogz of War, Scarfold, Concrete Ties and 4 in the Chamber
"Portage Area Summerfest 2023" at Crichton-McCormick Park, Portage:
- Gazebo Stage: The Frick Brothers (12 noon), Jimmy Mowery (3 p.m.), Long Road Home (6 p.m.)
- Main Stage Upper Court: Kelly Hylton (Elvis Presley impersonator, 12:30 and 5:30 p.m.), Giants Of Science (2:30 p.m.), Shades Of June (7:30 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon; featuring The Bib Band Sound (4 p.m.) and Chris Woodward & Shindiggin' (8 p.m.)
The Fabulous Flashbacks at Robertsdale Community Days, Robertsdale (starts 4 p.m.)
"PA Lumberjack Championships & Outdoor Show" with Coltt Winter Lepley at Living Waters Camp & Conference Center, Schellsburg (music starts 5:30 p.m.)
"Warriors, Weapons & Wheels Benefit Ride" after-party with Rik Golden (6 p.m.) and Autumn Rising (9:30 p.m.) at Williamsburg Community Farm Show Building, Williamsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Matt Wagner at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Lester James at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Chicken Tractor Deluxe at Elk Creekside (Millheim Fire Co.), Millheim (starts 6 p.m.)
"Hops & Vines Festival" with The PennSoulvanians at 10th Street & Logan Avenue, Tyrone (music starts 6:30 p.m.)
Free Range at Tussey Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort, Boalsburg (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Greg Burley at Zach's Sports & Spirits, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Full Kilt at St. Patrick's Festival in the Shade, Newry (starts 7 p.m.)
"47th Claysburg Community Days" with Felix & the Hurricanes at Claysburg Community Park, Claysburg (starts 7 p.m.)
The Jaded Lips at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Devin Sherman at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 7 p.m.)
Gearett Fitzpatrick at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)
"Moonstock" with Ted & Molly at 211 Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Campfire Acoustic at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
The Boomers at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
"Rock Run Summer Blast" with Shallow 9 at Rock Run Recreation Area, Patton (music starts 7:30 p.m.)
Crawdad Joe Trio at Venue Of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown (starts 7:30 p.m.)
Second Edition at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Bree Gearhart at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
"Ox Roast 2023" with Chasing Karma at Imler Volunteer Fire Company, Imler (starts 8 p.m.)
Richard Sleigh at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
The Rough Riders of Western Swing at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Somebody To Love at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Ed N'Born at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
Biscuit Jam at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Treble Winds at Olde Keg Bar & Grill, Portage (starts 9 p.m.)
"Summerfest Gig" with Midnight Son at Jamestown Rod & Gun Club, Portage (starts 9 p.m.)
18 at Heart at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 9 p.m.)
Freedom Rocks at Bellwood Eagles, Bellwood (starts 9:30 p.m.)
Lowjack at Phyrst, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
John Solo (John Cimino) at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
ONLINE: Servello Family livestream (Facebook, starts 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY 8/13:
"Sunday Brunch Sounds" with Josh Davis (solo piano) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 11 a.m.)
"Sunday Brunch" with Jeff Gibble and Zeb Crews at Webster's Bookstore & Cafe, State College (starts 12 noon)
"Portage Area Summerfest 2023" at Crichton-McCormick Park, Portage:
- Gazebo Stage: Jim Koban (1 p.m.), Bazooka Joe acoustic (Pat & Jai, 4 p.m.)
- Main Stage Upper Court: Felix & the Hurricanes (11:30 a.m.), Three Of Hearts (3 p.m.), Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute, 6 p.m.)
"Music on the Patio" with Swigle Mountain Brass at Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Ebensburg (starts 12:30 p.m.)
"Vets Fest" at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona; featuring the Backyard Rockers (1 p.m.), Bone Jacked (2:30 p.m.), The Stiffs (4 p.m.), Hot Wax (5:30 p.m.) and XM (7 p.m.)
Rhyne McCormick at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 1 p.m.)
Dean Rumsey at Stadium Pub & Grille, Johnstown (starts 1 p.m.)
"Sundays on the Lawn" with xxxxx at Baker Mansion, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
"2nd Sunday Uke Jam" at ArtsAltoona Center, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)
"47th Claysburg Community Days" with The Silver Linings at Claysburg Community Park, Claysburg (starts 3 p.m.)
"Open Mic" at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
John Tkach at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
Still Water at Robertsdale Community Days, Robertsdale (starts 4 p.m.)
Conner Gilbert at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
St. James & the Apostles at Elk Creekside (Millheim Fire Co.), Millheim (starts 4 p.m.)
"Sunday Funday" with Fuse at Jim & Jimmie's, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
St. Patrick's Festival in the Shade, Newry; featuring 3 Four One (3 p.m.) and The Moore Brothers (4:30 p.m.)
Rosie & the Jammers at Roxbury Bandshell, Johnstown (starts 5 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Reservoir Park, Tyrone (starts 6 p.m.)
Triple A Blues Band at South Hills School of Business & Technology, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Iona Fyfe (Scottish folk singer) at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
Alter Bridge at 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown (starts 7 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 8/14:
Kip Woodring at the Northern Blair Senior Center, Tyrone (starting 10:30 a.m.)
TUESDAY 8/15:
Steve Dixon at Three Twelve Kitchen, Huntingdon (starts 5 p.m.)
"Open Mic Night" with James Grove at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 8/16:
"Summer Concert Series" with Felix & the Hurricanes at Old Canal Inn, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
"Live After 5 Wednesdays" with Quasi Quintet at MLK Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Eric Damiano at The View (Mountain View Country Club), Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Carrolltown Public Library presents "Music in the Park" with Rob Sottile & Ken Gray at Carrolltown Legion Park, Carrolltown (starts 6 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (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.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 8/17:
Country Cool at the Northern Blair Senior Center, Tyrone (starting 10:30 a.m.)
"PA American Legion Wing Festival" with Jack Squat at Legion Park, Hollidaysburg (starts 5 p.m.)
The Silver Linings at C2 Trolley House at Lakemont Park, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
"Downtown LIVE! Summer Concert Series" with The Pines on the Diamond, Hollidaysburg (starts 6 p.m.)
"Picks and Strings Open Stage Jam" at Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Philipsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Cat's Eye at Titan Hollow, Bellefonte (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Brad Abbott at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
"Songwriter Showcase" at 3 Dots, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Poe Valley Troubadours at Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim (starts 7 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Alice Howe & Freebo at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 8:30 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 8/11/23
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