March Roars In with Live Music!

March 2, 2024

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, March 1 through Thursday, March 7. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! (Listings in chronological order by event start time.) FRIDAY 3/1: The Frick Brothers at Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.) 4String Fighter at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.) Kevin Quinn at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.) Acoustic Artifacts at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.) Mystery Mochine at Happy Valley Brewing Co., State College ...

Rock The 80s Concert, a Birthday Bash and More!

February 23, 2024

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 23 through Thursday, February 29. Among the highlight live music events happening around the region this weekend is the 12th annual "Rock the 80s Concert" benefit, happening Saturday evening at the State Theatre in State College. As the name indicates, 1980s-era music will be in the spotlight, with a number of groups generating that music: Anchor & Arrow, Collapse, Crush, Genuine Red & the Issues, the JR Mangan Band, Kevin Briggs Blues Experience, The Extractors and The ...

Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras Music Events This Weekend!

February 9, 2024

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 9 through Thursday, February 15. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! (Listings in chronological order by event start time.) FRIDAY 2/9: Rue Moyer at Olde Bedford Brewing Co., Bedford (starts 6 p.m.) Coltt Winter Lepley at Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford (starts 6 p.m.) "Open Mic Night" with Java Joe Wickless at Union Hotel, Everett (starts 6 p.m.) Biscuit Jam at Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, State College (starts 6 p.m.) Anna Pearl Belinda & Jake Finkbiner and friends at Happy ...

Snow, Chili & Wings This Weekend!

January 19, 2024

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, January 19 through Thursday, January 25. Once again, wintry precipitation arrives just in time for another weekend, with more frigid temperatures to follow. But at least one event on the live music slate has chili and wings to warm things up for a good cause. The Central PA Humane Society's "Chili Fest & Wings" event happens Saturday evening at Altoona's Bavarian Aid Society in the upstairs hall. From 5 to 10 p.m., those attending can sample a variety of chilis and chicken wings, ...

Live Music Weathers the Storms and Snow!

January 12, 2024

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, January 12 through Thursday, January 18. Winter season has brought its weather fury to the area in recent days, and wintry precipitation and colder temperatures are forecast to arrive this weekend. But live music continues to happen on area stages – escape your cabin fever and take in a show or two this weekend, weather permitting. (And this time of year, check ahead to be sure scheduled shows are still happening, especially if wintry precipitation is falling.) SUPPORT LIVE ...

New Year’s Eve Live Music Everywhere!

December 29, 2023

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, December 29 through Thursday, January 4. New Year's weekend has arrived, and there is no shortage of live music events throughout Sunday, New Year's Eve, to help ring in New Year 2024. Browse the listing below to see the many options available - including State College's annual First Night celebration, the annual Celebration Johnstown festivities, and lots of nightspots and restaurants providing live bands and performers as well. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC this weekend and throughout 2024! And ...