Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, September 1 through Thursday, September 7.
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(Listings in chronological order by event start time.)
FRIDAY 9/1:
"First Friday Market Jam" with Eric Ian Farmer on the lawn at Downtown Farmers Market, Locust Lane, State College (starts 12 noon)
Cambria City Ethnic Festival, Johnstown:
- St. Mary's Byzantine 4th-5th Avenue: Jerry Intihar/Rhythm Masters (4 p.m.) and Bonedigger (7 p.m.)
- Block Party on 3rd Avenue: Midnight Acoustic (5:30 p.m.), An Evening With (Allman Brothers tribute, 6:45 p.m.), Dream the Heavy (9 p.m.) and Paging Doctor Moon (10 p.m.)
- Aces Lounge: Zupe (outside, 5 p.m.), Cajun Norm & the Jam Session Band (inside, 5 p.m.) and Hy-5 (inside, 9 p.m.)
- World Market 5th-6th Avenue: Strings & Bellows (6 p.m.)
- First Catholic Slovak Bandhall: Octane (10 p.m.)
- ACRP & Ancient Order of Hibernians 10th Avenue: Tim Gatehouse & Pipers Opening March (outside, 5 p.m.), Dead Irish Blues (inside, 5 p.m.) and Irish Pretenders (outside, 7 p.m.)
"PA Roundhouse Rally" with Bad Luck Lover Boys (5 p.m.) and Shallow 9 (8 p.m.) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville
"Flatbread Friday" with Strings at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.)
"First Friday Music on the Plaza" with OK Otter at MLK Plaza, State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
The Frick Brothers at Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Marshall Neff at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Rubee Creek at Stone Town Tavern, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)
The Extra Miles with Daniel Coons at University Wine Co., State College (starts 6 p.m.)
The Corner Brothers at Cafe 210 West, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.)
Kevin Briggs Blues Experience at Tussey Mountain Beer Garden, Tussey Mountain Ski Resort (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Braden McDannell at Blue Knob Clubhouse, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (music starts 7 p.m.)
Anchor & Arrow at HiWay Pizza Pub West, State College (starts 7 p.m.)
Southbound at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Brother Jack at Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Us3 at Trixie's Pub, Johnstown (starts 7 p.m.)
"Concerts on the Village Green" with Richard Sleigh & friends at Lemont Village Green, Lemont (starts 7 p.m.)
The American Mood at Molly's Pub, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
Last Stand at Spring Dam Brewing Co., Roaring Spring (starts 8 p.m.)
Jim Colbert at Juniata Brewing Co., Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)
Mark Syster at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
The Rocket Blasters at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Johnstown (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.)
Lowjack at The Brewery, State College (starts 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY 9/2:
52nd Log House Arts Festival with the Sharptones at Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown (music starts 10 a.m.)
Forest Hills Labor Day Festival at Berwind Wayside Park, St. Michael; featuring Freedom Rocks (11 a.m.), Hard Rok, Koko and Joe (3 p.m.) and The Rusty Shackles (7 p.m.)
Southbound at Gigi's Southern Table, State College (starts 12 noon)
Cambria City Ethnic Festival, Johnstown:
- St. Mary's Byzantine 4th-5th Avenue: Rhythm Masters (1 p.m.), That Oldees Band (4 p.m.) and The SuperAlrights (7 p.m.)
- Block Party on 3rd Avenue: Bo & Tucker Moore (12:30 p.m.), The Renegades (2 p.m.), Wanderlost (4:15 p.m.), Stone Bridge Blues Band (6:30 p.m.), Jimmy Adler Band (8:45 p.m.)
- Aces Lounge: Fuse (indoors, 9 p.m.)
- World Market 5th-6th Avenue: International Sounds (12 noon-9 p.m.)
- First Catholic Slovak Bandhall: Hair Force One (10 p.m.)
- ACRP & Ancient Order of Hibernians 10th Avenue: Irish Dancers (inside, 12 noon), Blatherskite (outside, 12:30 p.m.), Reel Time (inside, 3 p.m.), Bo & Tucker Moore (outside, 3:45 p.m.), Dead Irish Blues (inside, 5:30 p.m.) and Full Kilt (outside, 7:30 p.m.)
"Wine Down Weekend" with Derek Heidel at Bryan Park, Huntingdon (starts 1 p.m.)
Freakshow at Raystown Lake, McConnellsburg (atop house boat at "Party Cove," starts 1 p.m.)
Community Jazz Jam at 3 Dots Downtown, State College (starts 1 p.m.)
"Vintondale Homecoming" with Rosie & the Jammers (1 p.m.) and Campfire Acoustics (6 p.m.) at Vintondale Park, Vintondale
"PA Roundhouse Rally" with 100 Proof (2 p.m.), Octane (5 p.m.) and That Arena Rock Show (8 p.m.) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville
"Blair County Antique Auto Club Cruise-In" with Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Heritage Plaza, Altoona (music starts 3 p.m.)
Sweet Desire and The Jaded Lips at Lakemont Park, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Zephyr Wills & His Ramblin' Minstrels at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 5:30 p.m.)
Autumn Rising acoustic at Wingate Altoona & Tost at Market Square, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Colin & the Cessnas at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
Gearet Fitzpatrick at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)
River Lee at Woodside Bar & Grill, Johnstown (starts 6 p.m.)
The Pines at Spring Dam Brewery, Roaring Spring (starts 7 p.m.)
Kenton Sitch Band at Broad Top Area Fair, Broad Top (starts 7 p.m.)
CW Acoustic at Dead Canary Brewing Co., Philipsburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Hell Bent at Oak MX Park, Coalport (starts 7 p.m.)
Bone Jacked at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 8 p.m.)
The Lee Miller Experience at Moonshine Mine Saloon, Nanty Glo (starts 8 p.m.)
Havoc at The Grove, Strongstown (starts 8 p.m.)
Avenue Of Kings at Everett VFW, Everett (starts 9 p.m.)
Victor & the Icons at The Bar, Boalsburg (starts 9 p.m.)
Kimberly Dawn & Johann at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)
Fall, Together at Windber Hotel, Windber (starts 10 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 9/3:
"Tubapalooza 2023 River Music Festival" along Stonycreek River, Johnstown; featuring Bruce Schettig (Shop Stage, 9:30 a.m.), The Blazing Suns (Stage #1, 11:30 a.m.), DJ Hoodwink (Stage #2, 12:30 p.m.), The SuperAlrights (Stage #3, 2:30 p.m.) and The Hillbilly Biscuits (Stage #4, 4:30 p.m.) (event starts 9 a.m. at Coal Tubin' in Johnstown; partial proceeds benefit Cambria County Child Advocacy Center)
52nd Log House Arts Festival with Rosie & the Jammers (10 a.m.) and Hard Rok, Koko & Joe (2 p.m.) at Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown
Forest Hills Labor Day Festival at Berwind Wayside Park, St. Michael; featuring Strings & Bellows (11 a.m.), Russell Wilburn (2:30 p.m.) and Three Of Hearts (6 p.m.; fireworks start at 9 p.m.)
"Ox Roast Festival" with Jeff Hewitt and Chad Patterson at Blair County Game, Fish & Forestry Association, Altoona (starts 11 a.m.)
Cambria City Ethnic Festival, Johnstown:
- St. Mary's Byzantine 4th-5th Avenue: Tom Katz (4 p.m.)
- Block Party on 3rd Avenue: That Oldees Band (12:15 p.m.), Rusty Shackles (2:30 p.m.) and The Platelets (4:45 p.m.)
- Aces Lounge: The Evergreens (11 a.m.) and Rosie & the Jammers (3 p.m.)
- World Market 5th-6th Avenue: Polkas (12 noon-5 p.m.)
- ACRP & Ancient Order of Hibernians 10th Avenue: Dead Irish Blues (inside, 12:30 p.m.), Scottish Review with Tim Gatehouse (outside, 1 p.m.), Irish Dancers (outside, 4 p.m.)
"PA Roundhouse Rally" with The Pines (2 p.m.), Felix & the Hurricanes (5 p.m.) and That Arena Rock Show (8 p.m.) at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson, Duncansville (Harley-Davidson motorcycle giveaway takes place after music at 10 p.m.)
Frontline Ministries presents "Last Blast of Summer" with Cochren & Co. (3 p.m.) and Jon Reddick (6 p.m.) at Delgrosso's Park, Tipton
"Open Mic" at Antifragile Brewing Co., State College (starts 3:30 p.m.)
"Music On The Beach" with Caledonia at Whipple Dam State Park, Huntingdon (starts 4 p.m.)
Natascha & JT at 814 Cider Works (J.L. Farm & Cidery), State College (starts 4 p.m.)
"Sunday Funday" with Stacy & the Rejects at Jim & Jimmie's, Johnstown (starts 4 p.m.)
Elk Creek Cafe presents Ma'aM at Millheim Fire Co., Millheim (starts 5 p.m.)
KC Johns & Tim Baumgartner Duo at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)
Byrne & Lovett Fusion at Pine Grove Hall, Pine Grove Mills (starts 6 p.m.)
Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon Band (John Denver tribute band) at Lake Raystown Amphitheater, Hesston (starts 7 p.m.)
"Moonstock" with Richard Sleigh at 211 Moondance Lane, Port Matilda (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted & Molly at American Ale House, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
White Shadow at Sons & Daughters Of Italy, Patton (starts 8 p.m.)
Hops & Vines at Boal City Brewing Co., Boalsburg (starts 8:30 p.m.)
Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
"Labor Day Jam" with The Desperadoes at Southmont Gardens, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)
MONDAY 9/4:
"Ox Roast Festival" with Elaini Arthur and Bone Jacked at Blair County Game, Fish & Forestry Association, Altoona (starts 11 a.m.)
Forest Hills Labor Day Festival at Berwind Wayside Park, St. Michael; featuring Tombstone (11 a.m.) and The Button Box (3 p.m.)
Coltt Winter Lepley at Black Valley Provender, Everett (starts 12 noon)
Amber Marie at American Legion County Fair, Ebensburg (starts 5 p.m.)
TUESDAY 9/5:
"Open Mic" at Levity Brewing Co., Altoona (starts 6 p.m., pre-sign up by messaging Matthew Sheedy)
"Open Mic Night" with James Grove at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)
The Robert Cray Band at State Theatre, State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Donny Burns Duo at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY 9/6:
Kevin Briggs at The View (Mountain View Country Club), Boalsburg (starts 6 p.m.)
Jam Night at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)
Eliot Lewis 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.)
Piano Fight Club at Phyrst, State College (starts 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY 9/7:
Coltt Winter Lepley at Tap 814, Johnstown (starts 6:30 p.m.)
Granma Ben at Hublersburg Inn, Hublersburg (starts 7 p.m.)
Lauren & Joe at Gallitzin American Legion, Gallitzin (starts 7 p.m.)
Ted McCloskey at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College (starts 8 p.m.)
Gabriel Herrera Quartet 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 9/1/23
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