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Songwriters Showcase

Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State College

Central Pennsylvania is graced with a multitude of singer songwriters writing and performing original material in a variety of genres. The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is pleased to...

My Hero Zero

Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State College

My 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...

WAVE

3 Dots Downtown 137 E. Beaver Avenue, State College

Wave is a fusion project that has recently planted its roots in the State College music scene. A versatile group of musicians, Wave blends a number of musical genres into...

Tierradentro

Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State College

Folklore 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...

Open Music

3 Dots Downtown 137 E. Beaver Avenue, State College

Open Music is an experimental music ensemble that has been presenting unique, adventurous, and thought-provoking concerts in and around State College since 2014. For this show, a 6-piece ensemble will...

The Centrefugues

Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State College

While 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...

Stephen Ulrich / Big Lazy

3 Dots Downtown 137 E. Beaver Avenue, State College

Stephen Ulrich guitarist and Big Lazy band leader has released his first solo album Music from This American Life. The album is a collection of 10 pieces Ulrich was commissioned...

Low Water Bridge Band

Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State College

There’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 College

Originating 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 College

Jack’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,...

Happy Valley Improv

Blue Brick Theatre 209 W. Calder Way, State College

Happy 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 College

Alice 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...

Minas

Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State College

Minas’ 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 College

Appealing 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...