Festival Shell Stage

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! 

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!

Join acclaimed jazz vocalist Catherine Dupuis and local legend Tommy Wareham for a set filled with warmth and sparkle. Backed by an all-star band—Clay Wulbrecht (piano), Justin Dorsey (bass), and Charlie Heim (drums)—they’ll bring timeless classics from The Great American Songbook to life.

Crooner & Co. Swing Band brings to life the excitement of the swing era. Performing the music of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bublé, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and more, there is sure to be something for everyone. Blending standards and favorites with pop music in the […]

Mandy Valentine is a Philadelphia-based 6-piece country western rock & roll band. Fun, energetic, and described by WXPN as ‘playful yeehaws’, the Mandies play originals and covers in the style of Elvis, Dolly, The Beatles, and 60s girl groups.

The Happy Valley Jazz Octet returns to State College to bring jazz from the swing, hard bop, and cool jazz eras to the Arts Fest! Inspired by jazz legends like Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, and Count Basie, the octet is led by State College native Gabriel Herrera and features some of Central Pennsylvania’s leading jazz […]

The Byrne Brothers are a phenomenal Irish family band who have taken both the traditional music scene and the digital world by storm. Originally from Dublin and now based in Orlando, Florida, they are celebrated for their electrifying live performances, deep-rooted passion for Irish culture, and ability to captivate audiences across generations with their unique […]

Kilmaine Saints are equal parts Irish Swagger, Scottish Pride and whiskey. This explosive, high-energy Celtic rock band from Central PA will lift your hearts, your spirits, and your pint when you’re not looking.

Chris Woodward is a country music singer hailing from Central Pa. With Chris and his band Shindiggin’ you will get a high energy show every time and all the time. Chris performs songs off his 18 records recorded in Nashville as well as current top country 40 hits, Old school country hits, Southern Rock hits, […]