Posts Tagged ‘music’
Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music”
Published Thursday, August 4th, 2011
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Photograph courtesy of VEE Corporation.
The perennial favorite Sesame Street Live once again returns to Johnstown—this time with “Elmo Makes Music”. As a special thank you to our readers, we’re providing you with a code to receive a $3 discount on your tickets. We’re also giving away four free tickets to one lucky winner (details on both appear later in this post).
Three shows are scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, PA. Showtimes are at 10:30am, 3:30pm, and 7pm.
Caterpillar’s ‘Johnstown’
Published Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Photography courtesy of Caterpillar
What began as a bonding exercise for four band mates, quickly turned into an inspirational stay in Johnstown, PA. This visit unpredictably led to the birth of the latest Caterpillar album, “Johnstown”. Now, residents of the city that kindled the concept record will be able to see the composition performed live during the kick-off of the 2011 Concert Series at the Roxbury Bandshell. The band initiates an afternoon of festivities, beginning at 1:00PM, Sunday, May 29th, 2011.
Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Music Festival
Published Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Along with its warm weather and sunny days, spring also ushers in a new season of music festivals to enjoy. The Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Music Festival provides the perfect mix of live performances, good food, and entertaining activities for any bluegrass fan in the region.
The yearly festival is held at the Ligonier Township Fire Department Fairgrounds just a few miles outside of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Enthusiasts are invited to camp out for the weekend at the convenient camping area not far from the stage and concert grounds. (more…)
Night of Rock, Rhythm and Blues
Published Friday, November 19th, 2010
With friends and family coming to town for the Thanksgiving holiday, those in-the-know will tell you that the best way to kick off the weekend is with the Night of Rock, Rhythm and Blues. This annual event, held at the Ace’s Lounge (click here for a map to 318 Chestnut Street, Johntown, PA) this Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 from 6:30PM until 1:00AM, serves up the two things everyone’s looking for when celebrating with their friends—great music and food.
This year’s line-up features the Jimmy Adler Band, an outstanding guitar-centric blues band that hails from Pittsburgh, PA. The band is led by Jimmy Adler, whose career has included playing in The Billy Price Band and Jill West and the Blues Attack.
Concerts in the Park
Published Saturday, June 12th, 2010
The “Concerts in the Park” summer music series returns on June 12, 2010. This is the fifth season for the popular event. Concerts take place at the Gazebo in downtown Johnstown’s Central Park from 6pm-8pm on select Saturday nights throughout the summer. This year’s lineup features a variety of artists.
Roxbury Bandshell Summer Concert Series
Published Friday, May 28th, 2010
The 5th Annual Roxbury Bandshell Summer Concert Series kicks off this Sunday, May 30th with an afternoon full of events. The 54th PA Volunteer Infantry and Civilian re-enactors will be on-site to perform Civil War re-enactments, which will start at noon and occur throughout the day between music sets. Music schedule for Sunday is as follows:
• 1:00 pm Lou Stein
• 3:00 pm Hard Rok, Koko, and Joe
• 5:00 pm Ole ‘97
Draculacon
Published Friday, April 2nd, 2010
You may associate vampires with Halloween alone (or perhaps a certain box office franchise), but this May, the fanged creatures of the night will be headed to Windber for the second annual Draculacon. The event’s lineup consists of authors, actors, music, films, and more, all brought into town with the goal of creating a day (and night) of dark delights.
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra
Published Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Just as a civilization can be defined by its arts, so can Johnstown, PA be defined by the cultural opportunities abundant in this region. Key among these offerings is the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, a full instrumental ensemble comprised of nearly 80 musicians from all across Western Pennsylvania.
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert series consists of seven concerts between the months of October and May, with additional performances each year including an annual fundraising Opera Festival, a Mother’s Day concert, a Young Peoples Concert aimed towards the area’s 5th Grade students, and several choral concerts. For this year’s complete schedule, visit the concert schedule page on the JSO Web site.
709 Railroad Street
Published Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Photograph courtesy of Shawn Schmalz
709 Railroad Street is both the name and location of one of Johnstown, PA’s most unique entertainment venues. Located on the edge of downtown Johnstown, the establishment is part music club, part art gallery, part community gathering area.
The mainstay of the facility is live music performances, featuring original music from artists in the Punk, Indie, Hardcore and, occasionally, Metal genres. Averaging a show each week, the location draws acts from near and far.
AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival
Published Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Cambria County’s largest music festival, always a highlight of the summer calendar, is set to fill the streets of Johnstown, PA with performers and music lovers from near and far. The AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival is a weekend-long event that begins Friday, August 21th at 7:00 PM and stages over 30 performances on three stages for the next three days.
The popular festival has long since made a name for itself as a means to see performances by a wide variety of musicians, with a range of styles including Folk, Blues, Jazz, Zydeco, Latin, Gospel, Post-Punk and so much more. “We’re really excited about the level of talent the festival draws,” says Shelley Johansson, Directory of Marketing and Communication for the Johnstown Area Heritage Association. “We have such a strong list of performances, from national acts to regional favorites. It’s a really diverse lineup.”
