[Jim Price]

Here is a listing of Altoona area live music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, December 27 through Thursday, January 2.

For outdoor shows, in the event of inclement weather, please call or use social media to check ahead to make sure the show is still taking place, especially if you are driving any distance to attend.

Check out and support the area live music! And if you celebrate heavily while doing so, please designate a sober driver or call a taxi to get you home.



FRIDAY NIGHT 12/27:



On The Run at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 10:30 p.m.)

Back in the Day at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Greg Burley at U.S. Hotel, Hollidaysburg (starts 7 p.m.)

Matt Wagner at Shan Nicole's Irish Pub, Hollidaysburg (starts 9 p.m.)

Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)

Ed N'Born at Patton Moose, Patton (starts 9 p.m.)



SATURDAY NIGHT 12/28:



John Peacefire at Joos, Altoona (starts 7 p.m.)

Brass Monkeys (Beastie Boys tribute) and Shallow 9 at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

The Boomers at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Eric McCrum at Argonne Cafe, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)

Dave Howsare at Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.)

Second Edition at Huntingdon American Legion, Huntingdon (starts 8 p.m.)

Force Of Habit at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 7 p.m.)

Phil McCaulley at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville (starts 6:30 p.m.)

"Wintery Mix Music Mash Up" featuring E.N.D., Lucky Lad Green and Emmy & the Geriatrics at The Grove, Belsano (starts 9 p.m.)

Low Voltage at Heroes Tavern, Nanty Glo (starts 9 p.m.)

Ed N'Born at Sunshine Mine Inn, Coalport (starts 8 p.m.)



SUNDAY 12/29:



5th Sunday Ukulele Jam at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Altoona (starts 2 p.m.)



SUNDAY NIGHT 12/29:



White Shadow at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.)

Felix & the Hurricanes at Black & Gold Tavern, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)



TUESDAY 12/31:



First Night State College, downtown State College (First Night button required for most performances; costs $10):

- Schlow Centre Region Library: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. - Mr. Music Lenny Tepsich (free)

- State College Municipal Building: 1 p.m., 3 p.m. - State College Area High School Thespians, 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - Peter Gross (comedy hypnotist)

- Woskob Family Gallery: 1:30 p.m. - Earl Houser, Jr. (magic)

- University Baptist & Brethren Church: 1:30 p.m. - Fraser Street Saxes, 3:30 p.m. - Black Cat Belly Dance, 5 p.m. - Tolins, Sleigh & Younken, 7 p.m. - Jon Rounds and Richard Sleigh, 8:30 p.m. - Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, 10 p.m. - Eric Ian Farmer

- State College Presbyterian Church: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - Middle-earth Studios presents The Legend of the Unicorn (Westminster Hall), 4 p.m., 10 p.m. - The World Goes 'Round (Sanctuary), 6 p.m. - Kristi Jean & Her Ne'er Do Wells (Sanctuary), 8 p.m. - Callanish (Sanctuary)

- Hyatt Place State College: 2 p.m. - Hot Styles Dance Company, 8 p.m. - Keystone Society of Swing

- St. Paul's United Methodist Church: 2:30 p.m. - Allegheny Ukulele Kollective, 4:30 p.m. - Natascha & the Spy Boys, 7 p.m. - Deb Callahan Band, 9:30 p.m. - The Jive Bombers

- Faith United Church of Christ: 3 p.m. - Arietta Women's Ensemble, 5:30 p.m. - Heritage Brass, 9 p.m. - Ramalama

- State Theatre: 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. - Geoff Marsh (variety act)

- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church: 3:30 p.m. - Toot-in-Common, 5 p.m. - The JANO Duo, 6:30 p.m. - Below Centre, 8:30 p.m. - Camerata Amistad, 10 p.m. - Wicked Chicken

- Penn State Downtown Theatre Center: 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. - Happy Valley Improv

- Grace Lutheran Church: 4:30 p.m. - State College Area High School Jazz Band, 7 p.m. - Revamped, 9 p.m. - West Coast Cool with Rick Hirsch

- Appalachian Outdoors: 6 p.m. - Live Mannequins



TUESDAY NIGHT 12/31 (NEW YEAR'S EVE):



The Heavy Bottoms at McGarvey's, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

Shallow 9 at Altoona Grand Hotel, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

Bone Jacked at UVA Club, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

R2B2 at Newburg Fire Association Social Hall, Altoona (starts 9:30 p.m.)

The Moore Brothers at Bavarian Aid Society, Altoona (starts 9 p.m.)

D.D. & the Pub Crawlers at Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society, Altoona (starts 10 p.m.)

100 Proof at The Bull Pen, Tyrone (starts 9 p.m.)

Open Mic with Rich Dasch at D'Ottavio's Gran Sasso, Hollidaysburg (starts 8 p.m.)

Giants Of Science at Blue Knob Conference Center, Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (starts 10 p.m.)

Backlash at Huntingdon Moose, Huntingdon (starts 6 p.m.)

This Albatross at Huntingdon Elks, Huntingdon (starts 10 p.m.)

Big Bang at River Billy's, Huntingdon (starts 9 p.m.)

White Shadow at Cresson American Legion, Cresson (starts 9 p.m.)

Felix & the Hurricanes at Patton American Legion, Patton (starts 10 p.m.)

Joe Quick at Castle Pub, Ebensburg (starts 9 p.m.)

Crossroads at Ebensburg VFW, Ebensburg (starts 10 p.m.)

Homegrown at the Port Matilda Hotel, Port Matilda (starts 9 p.m.)

Jampact at Reliance Fire Company, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)

Lifesick at Philipsburg American Legion, Philipsburg (starts 9 p.m.)



WEDNESDAY 1/1: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!



THURSDAY NIGHT 1/2:



Open Stage Night at Greenbean Coffee House, Altoona (starts 6 p.m.)

Steve Summerhill at Jethro's, Altoona (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.
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