St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, “The Boss” and more This Weekend!

March 17, 2023

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, March 17 through Thursday, March 23. St. Patrick's Day weekend is upon us, and that means lots of St. Patrick's and Irish-themed live music festivities dominate this weekend's entertainment slate. Among them is the annual Mac's Irish Bash, taking place Friday evening at the Blair County Convention Center. Tickets are sold out for this event, which features food, refreshments, giveaways, and live music from Shallow 9 starting at 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit the McEldowney Academic Scholarship ...

Tossin’ Back with The Tossers This Weekend!

March 10, 2023

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, March 10 through Thursday, March 16. Among the busy slate of live music events this weekend is the return of "the world's loudest folk band," Chicago favorites The Tossers, to McGarvey's on Saturday night, part of the group's 30th anniversary tour. Formed in 1993 by singer and mandolinist T. Duggins as he started playing traditional Irish folk music and pub favorites at pubs in the south side of Chicago, The Tossers evolved their energetic Celtic punk-rocking style and sound, and rose ...

Journey, Rockin’ the Yard Club Benefit This Weekend!

March 3, 2023

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, March 3 through Thursday, March 9. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! (Listings in chronological order by event start time.) FRIDAY 3/3: Greg Burley at Greenbean Coffeehouse, Altoona (starts 5 p.m.) Michael Shank at Heidelberg Country Club, Altoona (starts 5:30 p.m.) Anchor & Arrow at Bryce Jordan Center, State College (Journey VIP Lounge, starts 5:30 p.m.) The Frick Brothers at Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown (starts 5:30 p.m.) Ron "Music Man" Balestino at Juniata VFW (Fort ...

Hate Grenade, Jimmy Mowery and CurveFest This Weekend!

February 24, 2023

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 24 through Thursday, March 2. Among the busy slate of shows on tap for this weekend is an opportunity to catch Altoona-based nu-metal rockers Hate Grenade as they have begun touring in support of their new album, "iSociety." After kicking off their tour on Thursday in Rochester, New York, Hate Grenade entertains the hometown fan base at McGarvey's on Friday night, capping a triple-bill that also includes Clearfield metalcore specialists Endbringer and State College metal rockers ...

THON 2023, Mardi-Gras, Songwriter Events This Weekend!

February 17, 2023

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 17 through Thursday, February 23. Among the highlights on this weekend’s area live music slate is Penn State’s 51st annual Dance Marathon, THON. Started in 1973 and growing into the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, THON 2023 again takes place at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, raising awareness and funds for the fight against pediatric cancer, with monies going toward the Four Diamonds fund at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. The 46-hour dance ...

A Prom Night, Benefits, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day Events and More!

February 10, 2023

Here is a listing of area live music and online music happenings for the weekend and week of Friday, February 10 through Thursday, February 16. It's a busy weekend on the area live music scene with the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day spaced two days apart, plus benefit shows, a prom night and more. The prom night - the African American Heritage Festival Prom Night - takes place on Saturday evening at The Casino at Altoona's Lakemont Park, raising funds for the annual Blair County African American Heritage Festival, which takes place in July. This inaugural prom event will present all ...