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Updated Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 12:00 AM

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Updated November 13, 2008 4:00 AM

Folk, bluegrass band to perform

A former member of the Grammy-winning bluegrass group Nickel Creek will bring his band to State College this week, when Punch Brothers plays at 8 p.m. Friday at the State Theatre.


Updated October 30, 2008 12:00 AM

This Halloween, mix it up

Putting together a good mixtape can be tough, and this Halloween mixtape is no different.


Updated October 16, 2008 12:00 AM

Former Early November frontman to perform at SoZo

Ace Enders, former frontman of Early November, will kick off Homecoming weekend Friday night at SoZo.


Updated October 9, 2008 12:00 AM

Hanson's benefit tour comes to town

n 1997, an infectious pop song hit the airwaves and instantly brought three boys from Tulsa into the spotlight -- and into thousands of screaming, adolescent girls' hearts.


Updated October 2, 2008 12:00 AM

Penn State choirs present weekend show

Beyond touring campus and showing off dorm rooms and apartments, students have the chance to spice up the agenda for Parents' Weekend with a School of Music performance.

Locksley gets lucky but stays true

Things change quickly in the music business.


Updated September 25, 2008 12:00 AM

SoZo will provide an intimate venue for Ataris

A band known for battling through adversity will make a reenergized appearance in State College on Sunday.


Updated August 28, 2008 12:00 AM

Venues offer variety of atmospheres

Attention all freshman, juniors fresh from branch campuses and current students who no longer want their head in the sand: State College is a pretty artsy town. Of course, football will always be No. 1 on the surface, but to say there's no demand for the performing arts, stand-up comedians, indie films or live music is to say there isn't much of a demand for football tickets.


Updated August 7, 2008 12:00 AM

Sha na na will bring on 50s and 60s nostalgia

Girls can wear poodle skirts, guys can don leather jackets and everyone is expected to dance at the State Theatre on Aug. 15, Jocko Marcellino said.

Saxophonist to play last show at SoZo

Greg Johnson's last day in State College will be spent partying with a couple dozen friends and fans.

State Theatre hosts young folk musician

At the age of 19, blues/folk artist Melody Gardot was struck by a car while riding her bike.


Updated July 31, 2008 12:00 AM

Local church to host jam

Locking her door just before heading to class, Priya Vijay paused, deciding if a jam featuring old time, bluegrass and gospel music would provide a comfortable environment to relax and enjoy music.


Updated July 24, 2008 12:00 AM

Newly-named local band plays at Wing Fest

It's not Wing Fest without a performance by Body & Soul members, Dave Fahrenbach, Tussey Mountain Lodge's general manager, said.

Taj Mahal Trio to play at State Theatre

Fusion is the key word when it comes to the Taj Mahal Trio -- the band represents a mix of dialects, genres and instruments that may otherwise not work independently.

Annual Festival Celebrates Jazz

Catherine Dupuis wants people to know downtown State College isn't the area's only source for culture and entertainment.

Downtown Venue To Hold Jazz Jam

Greg Johnson, saxophonist for the band Outgroove and one of the founders of JAZZjam, didn't always think he would be playing saxophone in a band.


Updated July 17, 2008 12:00 AM

A multicultural evening of music at local teashop

Beyond the coffee shop appeal, the warm and inviting atmosphere of East West Crossings makes it Jim Colbert's favorite place to perform.

Take a trip to Margaritaville on Tussey Mountain

Caitlin Dennett doesn't normally associate Tussey Mountain with summer fun.


Updated July 10, 2008 12:00 AM

Urban Fusion to play Arts Festival, moonlight at Café 210

The members of Urban Fusion can perform such a wide variety of music they could almost be two different bands. In fact they will be.

Sax virtuoso and band play live for a 2nd time

Despite playing together live only once, jazz group Outgroove is putting on a performance full of originality Friday night.