Cat’s Eye
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeCat’s Eye is a newly formed group featuring Jay T. Vonada on trombone and Melanie Morrison on vocals. They play songs from the Great American Songbook and original compositions. The...
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State College Municipal Band
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeThe band was formed in 1976 with a group of approximately 80 amateur and semi-professional band members to perform at the Arts Festival. Performing four free indoor concerts per year,...
The Sorters
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeCalling Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier home, The Sorters have been playing together for over ten years. Their music combines roots of folk, indie rock, and blues, there’s something for everyone! The...
My Hero Zero
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeMy Hero Zero has honed its captivating blend of showmanship, talent, and pop-savvy to become one of the East Coasts most popular bands. The dual fronting abilities of Jason Olcese...
Hops & Vines
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeAn acoustic rock duo comprised of Jonathan McVerry, aka “Hops” (an experimental folk guitarist, PA beer lover and father of one) and Christie Clancy, aka “Vines” (Springsteen follower, wine zealot and the best...
Matt Otis and the Sound
Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State CollegeMatt Otis and the Sound are a folk-rock group based out of Pennsylvania. The group blends passionate string arrangements with unique vocal harmonies and catchy hooks. While touring both nationally...
Tierradentro
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeFolklore refers to a body of popular music created in Argentina outside the urban center of Buenos Aires. Based on indigenous dance rhythms like the zamba, cueca, chacarera, carnavalito and...
The Centrefugues
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeWhile the name “The Centrefugues” might be new to the State College music scene, the individual members are not. Collectively, the members of the band have been playing music in...
Low Water Bridge Band
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeThere’s a sound the Shenandoah River makes as it rumbles over old stones in the shallows. It sings songs the way they used to be – plain and honest. No...
Zydeco-A-Go-Go
Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State CollegeOriginating from the heart of Philadelphia, PA, this all-star lineup boasts a colorful group of personnel with decades of experience. Their mission was spreading worldwide the gospel of soulful rocking...
Jack Grace Band
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeJack’s form of experimental country art rock has been compared to everything from Frank Zappa to early Johnny Cash. The man Jerry Lee Lewis once likened to “that Cash kid,...
The 8 Ohms Band
State Theatre 130 West College Avenue, State CollegeThe 8 Ohms Band is a powerhouse lineup of players from all over the DC metro area. Bringing heaping doses of Horn Heavy Funk! Drawing from diverse musical backgrounds, The...
Happy Valley Improv
Blue Brick Theatre 209 W. Calder Way, State CollegeHappy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improvisation to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers in...
Alice Howe & Freebo
State College Presbyterian Church 132 West Beaver Avenue, State CollegeAlice Howe & Freebo present a unique study in contrasts, bringing together a rising voice in Americana music and a venerable rock, folk, and blues icon. Each a compelling performer...
OK Otter
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeThe OK Otter Trio formed in State College in 2021 and features Mike Doyle on guitar, Joe Tombasco on piano, and Rob Bonsell on drums. The band performs a mix...
Minas
Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State CollegeMinas’ longevity speaks for itself. With over four decades performing in a variety of formats, their professionalism and versatility, from the duo to ensemble, to orchestra and big band, has...
The Ruta Beggars
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeAppealing to traditional and progressive acoustic music fans alike, The Ruta Beggars combine bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and...
Happy Valley Improv
Blue Brick Theatre 209 W. Calder Way, State CollegeHappy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improvisation to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers in...
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