Performances

Come on down every Friday night from 6 to 10 for a valley open mic at The IngleBean Coffee House.

No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.

Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top-selling bands.

Grammy Award®-winning global superstar Justin Bieber is bringing The Changes Tour with special guests Kehlani and Jaden Smith to the Bryce Jordan Center on August, 6. Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 14th at Noon.
PRICE $59.50 - $199.50

(State College, PA) - The State Theatre welcomes The Machine, performing Pink Floyd! Live, on Saturday, August 8th at 8pm.
The Machine has been America’s premier Pink Floyd show for more than 30 years! The Machine has performed across North America selling out theaters and performing arts centers, wowing crowds at various casinos and fairs, sharing the stage at major festivals from Bonnaroo to Riverbend, and performing with numerous symphonies from Buffalo to Birmingham.
The Machine’s spot-on recreations, extended jams, and incredible “Interstellar Light & Multimedia Show” have won legions of fans. We hope to see you at The State Theatre Saturday, April 4th for The Machine!

An Evening of Art Rock!
A tribute to the music of Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Kansas, Jethro Tull and King Crimson

Cone of Silence
Featuring Steve Christensen on guitar, Liz Grove on keyboards, John Lynch on drums, and James Miller on bass, Cone of Silence has been an active part of the State College music scene since its formation in 2012. They have gained a strong local following by fans who appreciate their high level of musicianship, choice of deep cut tracks, and commitment to great sound quality — all in an atmosphere of irreverence and fun.

The band member’s initial collaboration started as a labor of love to recreate iconic progressive rock songs by bands such as Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Kansas and Jethro Tull. Their set list grew to include classics from the 60’s and 80’s, resulting in a musical show full of eclectic songs and surprising sonic pleasures. You can hear classics by Pink Floyd (Sheep, Comfortably Numb, Time,) the complex and layered sounds of Yes (Tempus Fugit, South Side of the Sky, Starship Trooper,) the jazz-influenced structure and harmonies of Steely Dan (Aja, The Fez, Kid Charlemagne,) or maybe even the entire backside of the Beatles “Abbey Road.”

Cone of Silence has played at all eight Bob Perks Cancer Benefit shows since its inception. In 2019, band members Liz Grove & James Miller produced “ACRES of Music, The Music of Woodstock” at the State Theatre which raised over $25,000 for The Acres Project. The band has a monthly Tuesday gig at Zeno’s. 2020 shows include performances at the Grange Fair, the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair, and the soon-to-open restaurant/music venue Pine Grove Hall (owned by band member Liz Grove.)

The State Theatre welcomes The Gin Blossoms on Tuesday, September 29th.

The Gin Blossoms’ blockbuster 1992 album New Miserable Experience spawned four Top 40 hit singles, and established the Arizona quintet as one of the top rock groups of that decade. More than 25 years have passed since the release of New Mis, and now Gin Blossoms are back with their best set of songs in years. Produced by Don Dixon and engineered by Mitch Easter, Mixed Reality (set for release June 15) demonstrates the timeless appeal of Gin Blossoms’ music.

Join us at The State Theatre on Tuesday, September 29th at 7pm for a show you do not want to miss!

The State Theatre Welcomes Jimmy Webb this coming October! As a Grammy-winning songwriter, Webb has topped the charts from pop to country to disco numerous times. He offers interpretations by some of the industry’s greatest; from Glen Campbell to Art Garfunkel to Linda Ronstadt. Webb performs covers by everyone from Guns n’ Roses to Josh Groban and Little Big Town!

Since Webb’s Grammy sweep in 1968 when his own “Up, Up and Away” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” vied for Song of the Year (and “Up” won) to the use of his “Do What You Gotta Do” in Kanye West’s “Famous,” he is often praised as “America’s Songwriter” and remains an icon in popular music. He continues to challenge his artistic boundaries; including projects like a classical nocturne. His most famous songs remain timeless; “MacArthur Park”, “Wichita Lineman”, “Worst That Could Happen”. Now in his touring show “An Evening with Jimmy Webb”and his literary memoir, THE CAKE AND THE RAIN (St. Martin’s Press; now in paperback and audiobook) Webb brings fans of his music a unique connection to their favorite songs. All the while revealing the stories behind his hits as far back as his first songwriting job at Motown through a career that took trajectory and led a teen preacher’s son from a farm town in Oklahoma to the top of his longed-for profession, with pitfalls and blessings in equal measure between.

Be sure to join us at The State Theatre on Sunday, October 4th to enjoy Jimmy Webb!

The Killers are thrilled to announce additional dates to the "Imploding the Mirage Tour" around the globe – including a stop at the Bryce Jordan Center October 6, 2020 with special guest Johnny Marr.

Hailing from bayou town of Livingston, LA, Laine Hardy spent much of his time on the nearby Blind River where he found inspiration from its peaceful calm. At 8 years old, Laine began taking guitar lessons, but quickly made his own sounds. He would take his guitar out into the woods and sing where no one could hear him. Soon he and his brother formed The Band Hardy and played local bars and restaurants. A YouTube performance made its way to the producers of American Idol and he soon auditioned for season 16…but, despite Luke Bryan’s prediction “If you ain’t careful, you might win American Idol”, it wasn’t his time. The next year, he joined his cousin for her audition and the judges convinced him to also join the competition. On May 19, 2019, Laine Hardy was crowned winner of American Idol season 17 at 18 years old. Since the show, Laine - now 19 - has spent much of his time writing songs and preparing his debut project.

This modern jazz ensemble fuses classical harmonies with modern angularity and ferocious drumming. Odd and elusive meters abound. Complete versions of Known Garden, recorded in 2011, and Squashua, from 2001, are available on iTunes, Spotify, CDBaby, and beyond.

Dr. Joshua Davis, classical and jazz faculty at Penn State and Susquehanna University, has devoted his career to performance and composition, and to ensemble, groove, bass, composition, and improvisation coaching. He was an awarded leader of curriculum development at Berklee College of Music and plays bass with Love Salad, symphonies and groove bands led by himself, Vardan Ovsepian, Tim Miller, Marko Marcinko, Steve Rudolph, and others.

Los Lobos’s journey began in 1973, when Hidalgo (vocals, guitar, and pretty much anything with strings), Perez (drums, vocals, guitar), Rosas (vocals, guitar), and Lozano (bass, vocals, guitarrón) earned their stripes playing revved-up versions of Mexican folk music in restaurants and at parties. The band evolved in the 1980s as it tapped into L.A.’s burgeoning punk and college rock scenes. They were soon sharing bills with bands like the Circle Jerks, Public Image Ltd. and the Blasters, whose saxophonist, Steve Berlin, would eventually leave the group to join Los Lobos in 1984.

Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll and punk all come together to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

Pricing: Premium – $55.00 (includes fee); Orchestra/Balcony – $50.00 (includes fee)

(State College, PA) - The State Theatre welcomes Lotus Land, live on Saturday, March 28th. With an unparalleled performance, The American RUSH Tribute, Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage. Enjoyed by die-hard Rush fans, musicians, and casual music listeners alike, the Lotus Land experience has been heralded as the ultimate celebration of RUSH’s musical craftsmanship and spirited performances.
With the true set up and sound of the Canadian power trio, Lotus Land delivers the thrill that people expect when they see RUSH in concert. Their performances have wowed sold-out houses in premiere concert venues and their fan base continues to grow nationally and internationally.

Join us at The State Theatre on Saturday, March 28th at 8pm for Lotus Land’s American Rush Tribute!

Steady On 30th Anniversary Tour - performing Steady On acoustic in its entirety,
plus other favorites with Daphne Willis

Three-time GRAMMY winner Shawn Colvin’s debut album, Steady On, was released in October 1989, a stunning introduction to an artist who quickly established herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter genre. The album was lauded for its confessional songwriting and well-crafted melodies, and for Colvin’s tender and provocative vocals. Colvin received the ultimate acknowledgement for Steady On when she was awarded the GRAMMY award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. She swiftly amassed a dedicated and passionate fanbase.

(State College, PA) - The State Theatre welcomes Shawn Colvin, Live at The State Theatre April 8th, 2021 at 8pm!

Three-time GRAMMY winner Shawn Colvin’s debut album, Steady On, was released in October 1989, a stunning introduction to an artist who quickly established herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter genre. The album was lauded for its confessional songwriting and well-crafted melodies, and for Colvin’s tender and provocative vocals. Colvin received the ultimate acknowledgement for Steady On when she was awarded the GRAMMY award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. She swiftly amassed a dedicated and passionate fanbase.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this landmark album, Colvin has released a newly-recorded solo-acoustic version. Colvin brings a 30-year lens to her treasured songs, casting new light on the stories she first told as a young artist. Colvin has long been hailed as an exemplary solo acoustic performer and these new recordings are a brilliant showcase for her enduring artistry.
Steady On Acoustic strips each song to the core, placing Colvin’s songwriting masterclass on full display. “I’ve played these songs countless times, primarily as a solo acoustic artist,” she says. “All in all, this is the incarnation that feels most genuine. And so, to commemorate this milestone I decided to celebrate Steady On by recording it again, this time using only my voice and my guitar. This represents who I am as an artist and all I ever wanted to be, and I believe it does its predecessor proud.”
Shawn Colvin will perform Steady On Acoustic in its entirety in what promises to be a very special evening for her longtime fans.