Mix of music — PennCrest Music Fest to host lineup of local, touring musical groups
Courtesy photo Jeff Webb & The Delectable Sound of Johnstown is set to play at 4:30 p.m. July 15 at PennCrest Music Fest at CLP.
Courtesy photo Giants of Science is a four-piece Coast touring party band that will perform at the outdoor music festival at 7 p.m.
Courtesy photo The musical duo Tony N Stacy Acoustic of Carrolltown is set to kick off the third annual PennCrest Music Fest at CLP at 1:30 p.m. on July 15.
Courtesy photo Jeff Webb & The Delectable Sound of Johnstown is set to play at 4:30 p.m. July 15 at PennCrest Music Fest at CLP.
Courtesy photo Giants of Science is a four-piece Coast touring party band that will perform at the outdoor music festival at 7 p.m.
Courtesy photo The musical duo Tony N Stacy Acoustic of Carrolltown is set to kick off the third annual PennCrest Music Fest at CLP at 1:30 p.m. on July 15.
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The third annual PennCrest Music Fest at CLP will take place from 1 to 9 p.m. at Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Road in Loretto, on Saturday, July 15.
The lineup features at 1:30 p.m. the duo Tony N Stacy Acoustic of Carrolltown; 3 p.m. brings out Stella's Revival Acoustic Band of Northern Cambria, at 4:30 p.m. Jeff Webb & The Delectable Sound of Johnstown before Giants of Science takes the stage at 7 p.m. Giants of Science is a four-piece Coast touring party band which delivers a high-energy stage and light show, according to a news release.
This is the year's largest fund-raiser for Cresson Lake Playhouse, said Executive Director Cathy Seymour. The goal is to raise $10,000. The event has expanded each year, and this year features Portage business Get Your Grub On Catering with additional food selections for cash purchase only.
Additional concession items and bar selections will also be available for sale. Pull tickets and 50/50 tickets will be available for purchase throughout the day.
The PennCrest Music Fest at CLP will be held outside rain or shine, and a large tent will be set up for cover in the event of inclement weather. Attendees should bring a comfortable chair and wear appropriate attire for the weather.
Tickets are available online at https://www.cressonlake.com/2023_penncrest_music_fest_at_clp/ or by calling 814-472-4333 for $15. They are also available at the gate the day of the event for $20.
Founder Jeff Webb of Johnstown of the band Jeff Webb and the Delectable Sound, has appeared previously at "Unplugged" events and acted on the barn stage, but this is the band's first appearance.
"I'm looking forward to it. It should be fun," he said. Webb is an associate professor of music and director of choral activities at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He also served as conductor for the Blair Concert Chorale between 2004 and 2013.
His band mixes original material with cover songs in a far-reaching catalog of hits by a range of artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Chris Stapleton and many others.
"We play practically every genre there is to play," Webb said.