Music

Pianist Alexander Schimpf

It is strange that I have to talk about the last concert of the season already! It has been an incredible ride. Each concert showcased our talented musicians, fabulous soloists, marvelous choirs; we traveled through time and performed music of many different genres. more»

Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams

Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams, a world jam trio from Western New York, will perform a free show at 10 p.m. May 3 at the Bullfrog Brewery, 229 W 4th St, Williamsport, PA 17701. more»

Penn State University Men’s Glee Club

The Penn State University Men’s Glee Club will perform a free concert beginning at 7 p.m. on April 15 at the Williamsport Area High School auditorium. more»

Let's Rock with the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and Canadian guitar virtuoso Rik Emmett, founding member of Triumph, joined by the Jeans 'n Classics band.
 
This concert is a tribute to a wide variety of guitar legends and heroes, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and many more. 
Let's Rock! more»

This year the WGRC radio station is celebrating its 25 anniversary. The creators of the station, Larry and Janet Weidman, first began their endeavor to run a radio station because they wished to bring modern Christian radio to Pennsylvania. more»

Callanish will be playing a free St. Patrick's Day-themed show from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 15, at the Bullfrog Brewery in downtown Williamsport.

Callanish will be playing a free St. Patrick's Day-themed show from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 15, at the Bullfrog Brewery in downtown Williamsport. more»

Uptown Music Collective’s Hunger Strike

An upcoming concert, Hunger Strike: A Benefit for Meals on Wheels, is a community event that everyone can enjoy. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Community Arts Center, downtown Williamsport.

According to Jared Mondell, admissions and marketing director for the Uptown Music Collective, the community is responding well to the event. more»

Pianist Gary Boerckel, host of "Music to My Ears" on WVIA-FM and soprano Bernadette Boerckel perform rags from the 1890s to the 1990s, narrating the story of the rise and revival of one of America's most enduring musical styles.

WVIA FM invites the public to its next Simply Grand Concert, “Ragtime from Barrelhouse to Broadway” on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Sordoni High Definition Theater at WVIA Studios in Pittston, PA. Seating is free, but limited. To make reservations call 570-655-2808 or reserve seats online at [ http://www.wvia.org ]www.wvia.org. more»

Looking for a perfect Holiday Gift? Give the Gift of Music by purchasing "ANYTIME TICKETS" to the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.

Looking for a perfect Holiday Gift? Give the Gift of Music by purchasing "ANYTIME TICKETS" to the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.

Anytime Tickets permit the recipient to attend any of the WSO concerts, meeting the needs of a busy schedule. The cost is $50 per seat in Section 1 and $40 per seat in Section 2. more»

The Presbybop Christmas Eve Band

The Presbybop Christmas Eve Band is a special holiday version of the acclaimed Presbybop

Quartet. For a dozen years, the Christmas Eve Band has thrilled the jazz lovers of northeastern
Pennsylvania, playing intriguing and swinging arrangements of favorite seasonal tunes. more»

Van Wagner

Just a good ol' note letting you know my 15th album is now available.

The songs were written in Danville PA.

Recorded in Danville PA by Jason Perez (owner of Brews N Bytes)

...and it will be released in Danville at a CD release party July 12th (my birthday) at Old Forge Brewery 7-9pm.  more»

Former Champions

Former Champions will perform during its  Williamsport, PA debut on July 1 at The Bullfrog Brewery.  more»

Stained Grass Window (Photography by Laura Ferringer)

The Out Among the Stars Bluegrass Festival will be entertaining bluegrass music fans starting on June 28-July 1. The festival is centrally located at the Benton Rodeo grounds in beautiful Benton, PA. With the purchase of a full weekend ticket you are welcome to rough camp and enjoy the Independence Day weekend among Bluegrass friends. more»

(Photo courtesy of http://thedamshow.weebly.com)

Organizers of the Austin Dam Show are looking forward to shaking things up at the 10th year of the annual music festival, which brings live music and its fans to the small town of Austin, PA. more»

DISCOUNTED TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT TEN AREA OUTLETS FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL BILLTOWN BLUES FESTIVAL

Sunday June 10th, Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville PA 12noon until 10pm; Gates open at 11am

Discounted Tickets $20; Day of show $25 more»

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 Jethro Tull front-man Ian Anderson has achieved what may be a first in the annals of rock: a sequel to an earlier recording. more»

Students presenting Wounded Warriors representative, Chris Bain with a check

On Saturday, February 11, students from the Uptown Music Collective teamed up with students from area schools, and the staff of the Community Arts Center to present The Purple Heart Project: A fundraising concert for Wounded Warriors. more»

At midnight on Feb. 1, six students and three staff members of the Uptown Music Collective left Williamsport bound for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. The next day the students, all members of the Uptown “Young Blood” Blues Band, participated in the International Blues Challenge “Youth Showcase” and “Youth Knowledge Bowl.” more»