Chip Mock Caricatures
South Allen StreetChip Mock grew up in Johnstown, Pa., admiring and drawing funny likenesses from an early age, inspired by artists John Johns, Norman Rockwell, Mort Drucker, and Al Hirshfield. While studying...
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Tussey Mountain Moonshiners
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeHailing from from Central Pennsylvania, Tussey Mountain Moonshiners honors the bluegrass traditions of the region, served up in their own special sauce. Their musical style ranges from a blend of...
Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop
State Theatre 130 West College Avenue, State CollegeThe Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop (CPDW), located in downtown State College, has been providing the highest caliber dance training to our students in a broad range of classes since 1969....
Celtic Nations Duo
Kish Bank Pollock & Burrowes Stage PABruce Young and Holly Foy, the Celtic Nations Duo, play traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Wales on fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, and bodhran (Irish skin drum ). Audiences sing and...
JT Thompson Piano
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeJohn “JT” Thompson (aka JTBlues) is an inimitable fixture in the central Pennsylvania music scene. He performs regularly with several notable local ensembles, and also as a soloist. Influenced by...
Jim Colbert
Willard Building Plaza Old Main Mall, University ParkJim Colbert is an award-winning singer songwriter from Bellefonte. Jim has performed across the country, playing venues and festivals from New England to Texas, including Godfrey Daniels, Court House Concerts,...
Erin Jeannier – The Queen of Hoops
State Theatre 130 West College Avenue, State CollegeThe Queen of Hoops dazzles audiences across the country entertaining for a wide array of events, including corporate parties, Renaissance fairs, town festivals, and private occasions, performing an array of...
Centre Dance
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeCentre Dance is a diversified dance studio catering to each level, which are separated according to interest, age and commitment. Our studio was founded in 1991 by Nicole Swope. We...
Laura Boswell
Kish Bank THRIVE Stage at PollockState College native Laura Boswell exhibits a poetic and technical depth that has garnered comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple, and Nick Drake. She writes intimate, contemporary folk music with classical...
Code Blue
Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State CollegeWhen Code Blue debuted in the early 1990s, the band’s high caliber musicianship and unique mix of soul and blues, covers and originals, quickly caught on, attracting a local following...
The JR Mangan Band
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeJ.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...
Mountain City Acoustic
Kish Bank THRIVE Stage at PollockThree friends reunite for an acoustic trio that plays all the kinds of tunes you can sing along with. Consisting of Christie Clancy, Gary Frisco, and Denny Cisney Jr., the...
Nittany Valley Wranglers
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeBased in State College, the five-member Nittany Valley Wranglers perform their bluegrass music at venues across central Pennsylvania. The Nittany Valley Wranglers are known for their traditional bluegrass music as...
Natascha & the Spy Boys
Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State CollegeNatascha & The Spy Boys play an eclectic mix of blues, jazz & swing, their musical stylings evoking the smoky atmosphere of a 1920s Berlin nightclub. With John "JT" Thompson...
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...
Megan & Doug Irwin
Kish Bank THRIVE Stage at PollockDoug & Megan have been playing and singing Americana originals, favorites, and hidden gems together for 20 years.
Briggs & Strayer
Kish Bank THRIVE Stage at PollockBriggs & Strayer is an acoustic duo featuring State College music mainstays Kevin Briggs and Bill Strayer. Together, they infuse original music and inspired arrangements of American roots music as...
The Woods Family Band
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeThe Woods Family Band is a Blues/Roots-Rock family band featuring Tim Woods (New York Blues Hall Of Fame) & his son, Derek Woods (Award-Winning Songwriter) solidly backed by a rocking...
Joe Baione – Vibraphone
Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State CollegeJoe Baione is redefining the vibraphone’s place in jazz. Inspired by legends like Lionel Hampton and Milt Jackson, Joe brings boundless energy, passion, and a vibrant voice to the tradition....
Happy Valley Improv Youth Show
Blue Brick Theatre 209 W. Calder Way, State CollegeHappy Valley Improv is excited to provide a Youth Show at this year's Festival! Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improvisation to...
Western Range
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State CollegeWestern Range is a band of accomplished musicians who perform authentic toe-tapping Texas Swing, Honky Tonk and Vintage Rock music in Central Pennsylvania. The band specializes in harmonic vocals, danceable...
Eric Mintel Quartet
Festival Shell Stage 100 W. College Avenue, State CollegeThe Eric Mintel Quartet have been thrilling audiences of all ages with their electrifying jazz for over 25 years. Featuring pianist and composer Eric Mintel, Nelson Hill sax/flute, Jack Hegyi...
The Jaded Lips
Allen Street Stage 123 S Allen St, State College"Homegrown Rock & Soul." That is both how The Jaded Lips describe their sound as well as their band mantra. This dynamic trio comprised of Mike Wertz (Vocals/Guitar), Hunter Karns...
One Acre West
Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State CollegeHailing from the diverse landscapes of the rocky mountains in Colorado and the flat praises of Texas, singer Kristi Jean and her songwriting, musical and life partner, Steven Branstetter, have...