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Kick off the 60th Anniversary of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts with Children and Youth Day in Downtown State College and the Penn State Campus! Dedicated entirely to young artists, performers, and the young at heart, this is the ultimate family day to celebrate creativity. Bring your curiosity, grab some food truck snacks (and maybe […]
Headed downtown to the Central PA Festival of the Arts in July? Be sure to catch a performance of POLLINATORS! The Musical, a 30 minute musical puppet show about the unique lifestyles and habitat needs of our native pollinators. Created and presented by Master Gardeners from the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, this award-winning show’s toe-tapping tunes […]
Join the award-winning Tussey Mountain Moonshiners for their very special brand of bluegrass and Americana, featuring Stephen Buckalew on fiddle and mandolin, Stephen Crawford on guitar, Ken Shafranko on dobro, Bill Stetz on bass, and Gwen Stimely on banjo. Playing original music mixed in with cool covers, their performance will also include the unofficial theme […]
Wanderlost is a piano rock quartet from western Pennsylvania formed in 2022. They are known for their jazz/funk-inspired horn lines, tight vocal harmonies, and infectious grooves. Their setlist consists of energetic originals and piano-forward covers, including modern pop, 90’s alternative, and classic rock. Wanderlost has been performing together since 2022, playing at festivals and venues […]
Granma Ben is an acoustic-ish Americana quartet from State College, PA that plays Americana originals and pasture raised, free range, grass fed covers. T
Low brass players are the unsung heroes in the band and don’t often get a chance to shine on their own. Below Centre changes all that. Formed in 2006 to play festive music at holiday parties, this unique tuba/euphonium quartet from State College plays pieces from a wide range of genres including classical, traditional, folk, […]
Caryn Dixon’s journey in country music is rooted in authenticity, resilience, and emotional connection. Hailing from central Pennsylvania, she discovered her passion for songwriting at just seven years old and has grown into an artist deeply committed to sharing honest, lived-in stories that resonate far beyond the song.
Phil Reeder is a Lock Haven based guitarist and vocalist. His repetoire covers a wide array of musical styles and periods. This all acoustic show specializes in Classic Rock, Pop, & The American Songbook, as well as forays into Blues, Country, Folk & Bluegrass.
J.R. Mangan, guitarist/singer, has been part of the State College music scene since 1984 and has loved every minute of it. Most Saturday nights you can catch the band at Café 210!
Colbert’s songs offer an cross section of Americana seen through the eyes of a life-long Pennsylvanian. Colbert has taken first place in numerous songwriting competitions, including Susquehanna Folk Music Society and the PA Heritage Songwriting competition.
Big Red & Zoe Makenna are a father & daughter duo. Big Red has been playing music for years, his 14 year old daughter Zoe has been playing locally with him for the past 2 years. They play a wide variety of hits from the 80’s, 90’s & today. Including Adele, Elton John, CCR, Billy Joel, […]
Based out of northwest Pennsylvania, Marshmellow Overcoat performs most often in Western PA and NY State. With hundreds of original and cover songs in its repertoire, the band keeps people dancing, singing, and entertained show after show – Making it one of the most popular bands in the Southern Tier.
Their live performances are a vibrant mixture of vocal songs and instrumental tracks, featuring original compositions and an eclectic repertoire of classic rock, blues, and jazz. Get electrified!
Longtime State College-based and nationally-regarded saxophonist Rick Hirsch fronts this dynamic jazz quintet. You’ll hear them play classic tunes by Horace Silver, Ahmad Jamal, Nat Adderley and Art Blakey, as well as Hirsch’s award-winning originals.
Anna Pearl — known to most as AP — is a singer-songwriter from the heart of State College, Pennsylvania. She is currently recording her debut album — a bold first chapter that promises soaring vocals, rich storytelling, and hooks that are promised to get stuck in your head.
