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Stripmall Ballads & Tanner Bingaman
Double Bill! Stripmall Ballads & Tanner Bingaman
Tanner Bingaman is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (guitar/banjo/harmonica), poet, and producer from rural Pennsylvania who spends his time foraging writhing folk art from the hills of Appalachia. He prefers barefoot walking and once saved the family dog from a rattlesnake. Tanner's debut record, “Everything & Nothing” by Tanner Bingaman's Pretty Big Garden is now streaming everywhere and available on limited edition vinyl, CD, and cassette. The album explores sonic territory from raw field recordings to polished pop gems, pulling from a wealth of influences spanning indie-folk to ambient to Indian classical, featuring a wild range of tonalities and instrumentation. Think Pinegrove meets Tyler Childers with a touch of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; the sound of writhing folk forged from Appalachian mud.
Phillips Saylor Wisor - aka STRIPMALL BALLADS - is a Maryland-based rollicking musical rambler, rife with story-songs rich in emotion and hardihood. His brand of folk music sings the heartbreaking ballads of old brick buildings, vacant lots, and rustbelt towns. Of third shift papas, flood plains, and long drives through nowhere towns. He’s boots on the ground, guitar across the body, ever observing the ugly mundane mixed with the beautiful chaos of this place we trample upon on the daily.
Stand-Up Comedy at the Loft!
Stand-Up comedy from Float Loaf Productions is back to the American Woodmark stage at Loft 129 with another great line-up of the East Coast’s best comics! This show featues 7 fantastic comedians including the headliner Lisa Chimenti. The show also features E.J. Edmonds and Douglas Sluk. The Show is hosted by local favorite Tate Griffen. Other comedians include Nathan Scahill, Harriet Riley and Cory Bush.
Tickets only $15
Western Skies
On the American Woodmark stage from the New York City area is the amazing group…. Western Skies!
Western Skies is a state of mind, thoughtfully crafting songs you can live your life by. Love, music, friendship and a pinch of humor. Imagine Crosby, Stills & (a female) Nash with Jimi Hendrix on lead guitar and you've got a pretty good idea. Real songs, Real harmony, Real guitar, Real people.
Tickets Just $12!
Bushmaster featuring Gary Brown
The Blues comes to the Loft!
Gary Brown loves playing guitar, and loves playing/performing for people - the more the better. Events are a great way for him to share his love of guitar and music with a wide spectrum of music lovers. It's easy to see, from watching him perform, how connected he is to the music - he emotes - making sure each note counts, conveying not only the melody of each song, but the emotion behind them.
Bushmaster featuring Gary Brown, a funky-cool-blues-rock-original music power trio based in the DC/MD/PA area have put out five self-produced albums containing some socially conscious lyrics. Gary writes all the lyrics and most of the music, and is in the process of creating new tunes - thus utilizing his downtime due to the pandemic, to write, while he waited till it was safe to perform live again.
Growing up in the Maryland suburbs of DC, Gary absorbed/explored as much music as possible, and picked up the guitar at the age of 12, teaching himself, and learning and playing with other players as much as possible. He used to carry his guitar with him everywhere, even to work, and play on the breaks and while waiting for public transportation. He formed Bushmaster in 1993 with a friend, after stints in other local acts, and has performed under the moniker ever since.
Among their many performances, Bushmaster is thrilled to have participated at several festivals including Tinner Hill Blues Fest, H Street Festival, Silver Spring Blues Festival, DelMarVa Bike Week, and Central PA Festival of the Arts, just to name a few.
Gary’s music tackles social topics from his own perspective and includes topics such as police profiling, inner city violence, environmental issues, current political strife, and veganism amongst other more traditional blues topics.
Tickets only $15 !
Luke Hendrickson and Casey Joe Collins
A Double Bill of Country/singer-songwriter/Americana/Folk goodness comes to the American Woodmark stage at Loft 129! Luke Hendrickson and Casey Joe Collins!
In 2017, after years of playing in bands on weekends, Luke Hendrickson began nurturing a career as a full-time gigging musician and songwriter. In the time since, he has performed in 40 states, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom, releasing 2 studio albums, earning nominations from the Midwest Country Music Organization, for awards such as "Songwriter of the Year" and "Album of the Year".
“A steward of the road and a custodian of its tales, Casey Joe Collins maintains the country’s story. A well-worn guitar and a pen & paper is all he needs to chronicle these blacktop novellas. A songwriter’s songwriter, Casey Joe’s songbook is vast, yet polished. A body of work replete with characters, some real and some imagined, as colorful as the tattoos that adorn his working-class hands.”
Only $10 per ticket
Shakey...A Neil Young Tribute
Back to the Loft by popular demand!
Featuring the artist Briz. Imagine it's 1970 and you're watching Neil Young perform at The Bitter End in the Village, The Cellar Door in Georgetown or at Massey Hall in Toronto sometime in '71".! A soulful voice combined with a tremendous gift for songwriting. Briz has been the most consistent presence on the East Coast music scene for the past 30 years, performing more than 200 shows a year at listening venues, festivals, house concerts, coffeehouses, clubs, cafes, schools, libraries, and more. Influences of Dylan, Springsteen and Neil Young can be heard throughout his music as he blends both pop sensibility and folk tradition to create lyrics that are uniquely memorable and music that is commercially accessible yet brutally poignant. "Neil Young and Springsteen influenced songwriter sings sweet, plays hard and delivers a knockout song"-RobLincoln-PASA Tickets only $13
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Minor Gold w/ opening act Trae Sheenan
A DOUBLE BILL!
Opening Act - Trae Sheenan
An old soul from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Trae Sheehan has been writing songs and performing since the age of ten. A lover of imagery and storytelling through lyrics based on old stories and poems, he never shies away from the hard stuff, instead setting it out in the open to be heard and discussed. Pulling inspiration from the country/rock sound of The Eagles, the folk roots of Bob Dylan, and the swift melodies of John Denver, his songs are written from a place of honesty with an understanding of people and culture gained through his travels and performances.
Feature Act - Minor Gold
Australia based duo Minor Gold echo 70’s cosmic Americana with an easy charm and potent honesty. The strength of the songwriting and the indeterminate perfection of how these two artists' voices lock in together hit right where the emotions live inside us. From intense campfire intimacy through to open throttle abandon, Minor Gold enthral as they weave masterful harmonies and deft guitar around unforgettable, stripped back performances.
QUOTES
“Brilliant songwriting and impeccable performances make this such an endearing debut” – Double J
“… sunbathed slice of '70s Americana pop” - Josh Lesson / New Castle Herald & Canberra Times
“Like Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham at the top of their game” - Loud Mouth
“A potent partnership; their voices meld beautifully, with heavenly harmonies and a glorious
simplicity to the presentation…this is an album to get lost in.” – STACK Magazine
Lulu's Fate
Lulu's Fate brings their unique blend of old-time Appalachian, early swing, country blues and more to The Loft! You may have seen them locally at the 2024 Heritage Days Festival or the Allegany County Historical Society's Gatsby Gala. Mandolinist/guitarist Tom Espinola is also a frequent performer at the Historical Society's events.
Lulu’s Fate is a trio performing a variety of traditional American music as well as original and “new traditional” songs and tunes. The group is comprised of Tom Espinola (guitar, mandolin & vocals), Kristen Jones (cello & vocals) and Kara Bolling (vocals). Lulu’s Fate combines virtuosic instrumentals with tight three-part harmonies to create new interpretations of traditional Appalachian music. They also mix in a variety of country blues, Dixieland, sea chanteys, southern string band tunes, covers ranging from Hank Williams to Tom Waits, and original songs and instrumental tunes by Tom Espinola.
Since 2013, Lulu's Fate has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, Washington Folk Festival, Takoma Park Folk Festival, Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival, Institute of Musical Traditions and numerous coffeehouses and house concerts throughout Maryland, DC and Virginia. Their album "The Blackest Crow" was voted Best Debut Recording by the Washington Area Music Association in 2014.
Tickets only $15
New Age Phonograph
To the American Woodmark stage from Portland, Oregon…New Age Phonograph!
New Age Phonograph is an acoustic, electric and slide blues rock duo from Portland, Oregon that have been playing music and making memories since 2017. They give audiences a fun and unique experience with their blues-rock blends, jazz infused and Americana folk inspired originals, and a touch of humor and personality here and there - influenced by a variety of music such as CCR, Bob Dylan, The White Stripes, Howlin' Wolf and Jimi Hendrix.
"With a cross between The Blues Brothers and Tenacious D, they are on, “a mission from God”, To “ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!” Two voices, four instruments, and a whole new level of sound. A bluesy-rock blend with jazz infused originals, and a touch of comedy, that’s the sound from the New Age Phonograph."
Ticket just $10!
The Bob Band
Back by Popular demand!! The music, the vibe, the legend...
The Bob Band, a Bob Dylan tribute band, is a group of veteran musicians based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to capturing the vibe, spirit and arrangement of Bob Dylan's original recordings. A faithful musical journey through the amazing Dylan catalog – 50 years of folk, rock, country, blues, even gospel.
Group consists of Peter Kahn, keyboard, vocals; Jason Byrd, lead guitarist, vocals; Scott Dineen, lead vocals, guitar, harmonica; Paul Goldstein, drums, vocals; Steve Chambers, bass
$13 advance tickets, $15 at the door
Jeff Perigo and Friends
Jeff Perigo & Friends’ return to the American Woodmark Stage at Loft 129! .Singer-songwriter Jeff Perigo has been playing music since 1994 in the Johnstown, Indiana and Somerset PA areas — including acoustic or electric, classic rock, folk, blues, country rock and jam band, AKA Rock n Rollgrass. His influences include The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, and many underground musicians he has seen throughout the years. He prefers writing blues-based rock songs and rearranging cover songs adding his own unique twist.
Megan Jean and Byrne Klay
Coming to the American Woodmark stage at the Loft 129! Megan Jean and Byrne Klay!
Singer/Songwriter Megan Jean and multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Byrne Klay are a married musical collaboration that began in New York City in 2004 while Jean was studying theatre at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and Klay jazz at New School University. Beginning with a residency at CBGB's Acoustic Gallery, the pair would perform near 2,000 times as Megan Jean & the KFB, sharing the stage with Charles Bradley, Shovelsand Rope, Amythyst Kiah, Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band, Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat, and 10,000 Maniacs.
As a duo, they have been featured on PBS’s Music Voyager, Heartland Network's More Than theMusic, won Floydfest’s On The Rise Competition, and played the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage.
In 2020 they relocated to Frostburg MD and formed the country and Americana tinged rock band Megan Jean's Secret Family, with performances on NPR's Mountain Stage and Delfest in 2024. The duo is an intimate songwriting and story telling focused act that showcases the wide nuances of the pair's musicality, with Jean on bass as the backbone to her masterful vocals, and Byrne showcasing his eclectic musicality on electric banjo.
Tickets just $15
Michela Musolino
A very special Holiday treat comes to the Loft! Michela Musolino with renown guitarist and mandolin player, Connor Marks - performing Christmas repertoire in Sicilian and Southern Italian traditions. This will be a very special can’t miss Holiday treat!
Internationally recognized Sicilian-American singer, Michel Musolino, the grand-daughter of Sicilians immigrated to America, explores her cultural roots through the study and reinterpretation of the folk songs of Sicily. Having grown up listening to music from two worlds Musolino now weaves the ancient and the modern into melodies and allures with a voice that seems to float between the ages: at times powerful and expressive, at times intimate and charming. Musolino has sung in medieval castles and ancient Sicilian temples, NYC landmarks, honkey tonks, and national folk festivals connecting audiences in a brotherhood of shared emotions and experiences, conveyed in the songs of her repertoire.
With voice and frame drum Michela Musolino sings songs of daily life, songs of feast days, songs of protest, and songs of love...songs that make your heart sing and your feet dance!
Tickets $15
Good Missles
Good Missiles are an electrifying Cumberland, MD based improvisational rock band, weaving psychedelic/ progressive rock, blues, jazz, funk, and reggae into their dynamic live shows—all with a touch of singer-songwriter flair.
Emerging from the cradle of Western Maryland’s mystical panhandle sometime in the 2020’s, a fifth-dimensional jam session took place, the ethereal strings of fate resonated, and the cosmic rhythms brought forth a new reality. It was there, in that intersection of space and time, that the Missiles were born.
Tickets only $10
Stand-Up Comedy at the Loft!
Stand-Up comedy from Float Loaf Productions is back to the American Woodmark stage at Loft 129 with another great line-up of the East Coast’s best comics! This show featues 5 fantastic comedians including the headliner Mark Riccadonna. The show also features Sam Cobb. The Show is hosted by local favorite Tate Griffen. Other comedians include Nathan Skahill and Cory Bush.
Tickets only $15
Rebecca Kontus
From Estonia!
Rebecca Kontus is a professional singer-songwriter, whom is difficult to categorize by genre. Her voice is like molten swiss chocolate mixed with liquid gold and it sounds good in jazz, but she has experimented and tested herself in various styles: from gospel to rock.
Her 5 solo albums (Inglite pisarad, Déjà Vu, Võin ma tulla, Flâneur, Jõuludeks koju) provide a one of a kind colourful experience.
Her latest project dedicated to French music brought full houses in main concert halls in Estonia
This concert is presented by World Artists Experiences and is free to the public! Donations are welcome!
Double Bill: Not Reely Dan with ToMaJiTo
In Celebration of the Baltimore St. re-opening, the Loft is proud to bring two fan favorites to the American Woodmark Stage! Sure to be an incredible jazzy-funky night!
At 8 PM ToMaJiTo, a contemporary jazz/funk group, will take the AW stage to perform music by The Yellow Jackets, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Herbie Hancock, and Snarky Puppy and will be be joined by featured vocalist Mikayla Dodge along with saxophonist Rich Norwood for this show. ToMaJiTo is comprised of Tom Harrison, keys; Marc Lawrence, drums; Jim Roderick, bass; and Tom Simpson, trumpet and fluegelhorn.
Following ToMaJiTo, Not Reely Dan will be reuniting to perform an extended set of Steely Dan favorites from the repertoire of the infamous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band. Cumberland based Not Reely Dan is the mid-atlantic region's premiere Steely Dan Tribute Band and returns to Loft129 for it’s only special 2024 appearance. The group includes the region’s finest musicians and features exclusively the music of the classic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band. Band members include Fred Sullivan; lead vocals, Mikayla Dodge; lead and background vocals, Jim Roderick; guitar, Tom Harrison; keyboards, Brian Plitnik; bass, Mark Gauthier; drums, Fred Kesner and Tom Simpson; trumpet, and Rich Norwood; saxophone. The group prides itself on its meticulous attention to detail in performing the unique style of the music created by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Not Reely Dan's repertoire consists of many of the hits from Steely Dan throughout the 70s and 80s and from live shows performed by Steely Dan's current touring band.
SOLD OUT!
Get your tickets early. This show will sell out fast.
Advanced tickets $18
At the door $20
Trae Sheehan
Trae Sheehan returns to the American Woodmark stage at the Loft!
An old soul from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Trae Sheehan has been writing songs and performing since the age of ten. A lover of imagery and storytelling through lyrics based on old stories and poems, he never shies away from the hard stuff, instead setting it out in the open to be heard and discussed. Pulling inspiration from the country/rock sound of The Eagles, the folk roots of Bob Dylan, and the swift melodies of John Denver, his songs are written from a place of honesty with an understanding of people and culture gained through his travels and performances.
From a tender age, he discovered solace in the melodies that danced upon the winds, whispering secrets of the world around him. He would spend hours beneath the starry canopy, strumming his lute and composing songs that told tales of love, loss, and the wonders of life. His voice, smooth as the air, carried his heartfelt ballads far and wide.
Mountain Maryland Film Festival
The Allegany Arts Council is excited to announce the inaugural Mountain Maryland Film Festival, scheduled to take place November 8-9, 2024!
About the Festival
In anticipation of our upcoming initiative, MusicTown Maryland, the inaugural festival will focus on a musical theme in 2024, featuring screenings of well-known films along with a shorts competition, inviting filmmakers to submit works 15 minutes or less for cash prizes.
Admission includes entry to all films, the shorts block and awards program, and the late night trivia and dance party. A cash bar will be available onsite.
We are proud to partner with Loft 129 to host this exciting weekend of films and fun!
Fuze State
Coming to the American Woodmark Stage From Bethlehem PA comes the artistry and virtuosity of Fuze State…. a high energy vocal Jazz Fusion Quintet! Creating art for listeners and artists alike, Fuze State combines their expertise in Latin, Jazz, Contemporary and Blues music for a perfect combination of fusion you wont be forgetting anytime soon!
The group features vocalist Emma Bockrath, drummer Daniel Gonzalez, keyboardist Patrick Kerssen, guitarist Kellen Pisani, and bassist John Valinote. Tickets are $20
Jon Pheasant
The British Invasion comes to the American Woodmark Stage at Loft 129!
Performing full time for 15 plus years. Jon Pheasant has performed all around the country playing all types of venues and events from Breweries to Theaters to Casinos to State Fairs and major festivals. Jon founded and played a key role in forming the National Touring Tribute Band The British Invasion Experience back in 2013. For 11 years The British Invasion Experience has toured all over country captivating audiences as they have paid tribute to one of the greatest eras in music, the “British Invasion”. While performing with The British Invasion Experience Jon has also pursued his own career as a solo artist. Releasing two of his own projects; a self titled EP in 2015 & an album in 2019 entitled “Supersonic Combustion”. Over the last year Jon has been performing acoustically with his “Unplugged” shows all around the Mid Atlantic region playing a mix of material ranging from some cuts from The British Invasion Experience setlist along with other Classic and Contemporary Rock tunes, plus some of his own original material as well. This will be Jon’s debut in Cumberland! Don’t miss this one! Tickets available online & at the door.$10.00
Ty Adams
Ty Adams is a versatile singer-songwriter hailing from Northern Virginia, blending the sounds of pop, soul, country, and blues to create a fresh, captivating musical experience. With his powerful vocals and beautiful compositions, Ty Adams delivers a unique and engaging performance that resonates with audiences.
Tickets only $12
Stand-Up Comedy at the Loft!
Stand-Up comedy from Float Loaf Productions is back to the American Woodmark stage at Loft 129 with another great line-up of the East Coast’s best comics! This show featues 5 fantastic comedians including the headliner Neil Rubenstein. The Show is hosted by local favorite Tate Griffen. Other featured comedians (in addition to Neil and Tate) include Lennon Free, Rebecca Canterbury, and Cory Bush.
Tickets only $15
ilyAIMY
By Popular demand back to the Loft on the American Woodmark stage….. the incredible ilyAIMY!
Baltimore’s ilyAIMY (i love you And I Miss You) has played it ALL nationwide for more than two decades. Similarly adventurous songwriters, audiences should expect everything from boogie-woogie to beatboxing, innovative acoustic guitar, and rapid-fire lyricism softened by cello, soulful vocals and lush harmonies. With honors from prestigious festivals (Kerrville NewFolk, Telluride Bluegrass, FreshGrass, Falcon Ridge Folk), ilyAIMY is an award-winning “welcome jolt“ and an “acoustically roiling, combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare,” say reviewers.
Just $15
Jaded Ravins
A fan favorite is back to the American Woodmark stage at the Loft! This is a must see duo!
Jaded Ravins members Kelly Ravin and Halle Jade began performing together in 2017 after Halle joined Kelly in the recording of his 5th highly acclaimed album Engine. Ravin, former lead singer and guitarist of Waylon Speed, now performs his soulful Americana and country rock originals with Halle Jade. Halle's tasty harmonies and Kelly's powerful voice along with their engaging entertainment style make them a dynamic and expressive duo.
Kelly and Halle, who have been called a modern day Johnny and June, perform in large and small venues from New England to Nashville. Whether they're playing at home in backcountry bars, or in big city clubs, Jaded Ravins are always ready to pour their hearts out on stage.
Tickets $10, $11 at the door.
Glenn Wilson and Rory Stuart
Legendary Jazz Giants Glenn Wilson and Rory Stuart come to the Loft in a special appearance!
Glenn Wilson has been a professional jazz saxophonist for 50 years. The All Music Guide called him "an unsung hero in modern jazz". After completing his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University in 1977, Glenn moved to New York City, where he worked and recorded with The Buddy Rich Band, Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, Tito Puente, Machito, Bill Kirchner Nonet, Bob Belden Ensemble, and scores of other jazz and latin-jazz groups. Glenn recorded his first CD as a leader, the highly-reviewed Impasse, in 1984 for Cadence Records. In 1988, Glenn began his association with Sunnyside Records with the release of Elusive. Three more CDs with Sunnyside - Bittersweet, Blue Porpoise Avenue, and One Man's Blues - as well as a recording for Timeless Records, Lee's Keys Please, followed in the next decade. Glenn also appeared on over 25 jazz recordings as a sideman during this time. Glenn's CDs are featured in the Penguin Guide of Jazz and The Grammophone Guide to Good Jazz, and he has also received a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and has been featured in the DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll in the Baritone Saxophone category.
Rory Stuart is a critically acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer based in New York As a leader, he has CDs that have received 4 stars in Downbeat, and been voted 10 best of the year in Coda and Cadence. He has performed around the world, including Switzerland, South Korea, Sweden, Argentina, Singapore, Canada, Greece, India, Brazil, Italy, Bahamas, Israel, Chile, Austria, Iceland, Columbia, Czech Republic, Spain, Denmark, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Germany, Poland, and across the United States. His Quartet regularly performs to sold-out crowds in New York City as well. He has been called by JAZZ TIMES “Perhaps THE most innovative straight-ahead jazz guitarist to emerge in years” and named as one of the greatest living jazz guitarists (in The Great Jazz Guitarists by Scott Yanow).
Just $20 per ticket
Los Swamp Monsters
Formed in 2012 by frontman and multi-instrumentalist C.J. Benoit, Los Swamp Monsters is an eclectic and electric band that fuses Rock and Roll, Cajun, Blues, Tejano, Soul, Zydeco, Honky-Tonk and Swamp Pop for a unique sound that's right at home in the Cowboy Bars, Juke Joints, and Punk Clubs where they cut their teeth as they are at the Street Festivals and Stages alongside both icons like DC Blues legends the Nighthawks, Alt-Country hero Jason Ringenberg, Gulf Coast icon Nick Gaitan (Los Skarnales, Umbrella Man, Billy Joe Shaver) and Art Punk icons Half Japanese to up and coming artists like Marshall Falcon, Catfish Seminar, Shantelle and the Juke Joint Band, Andi Jane & the Honky-Tonk Cabaret, Tennessee Troubadour Rabblers, Blackwater Down, and more . . . and with fans and friends including Wild Bill Perkins (Rumen Ramos & the Mexican Revolution), Shawn Sahm (Texas Tornados, Shawn Sahm and Friends), and Randy Lee Ashcraft, the boys are showing no sign of slowing down!
Tickets $8! $10 at the door.
South for Winter
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based trio South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The act is comprised of kiwi Nick Stone, Coloradan Dani Cichon, and Michigander Alex Stradal, and together the three multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as percussive acoustic guitar, cello, mandolin, suitcase stomp, resonator guitar, and effortless harmonies into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as "impeccable”. The band has landed accolades such as a Semi-Finalist in the 2023 and 2022 International Songwriting Competition, Finalist for Best Group in the 2023 International Acoustic Awards, Official Artist at South by Southwest Music Festival in 2023, Official Showcase Artist at Folk Alliance International in both 2022 and 2024, and “Most Wanted” Emerging Artist at Falcon Ridge Festival in 2018. Their latest album, Of Sea and Sky - released May 16, 2024 - has already reached hundreds of thousands of listeners, raised over $20,000 via a Kickstarter campaign, and sold-out shows across North America, New Zealand, and Europe.
Only $15 per ticket
Shorty Slim
Back by popular Demand!!! From Washington DC, comes the jazz, funk, and blues magic of Shorty Slim. This groovin’ group plays everything from Herbie Hancock to Mel Torme to Charlie Parker!
Shorty Slim is a Washington, DC-based jazz, funk, blues, and soul quartet made up of veteran musicians from our nation's capital. The band plays a diverse set of covers from Herbie Hancock to BB King and John Colrane to Rufus & Chaka Khan. Shorty Slim routinely tours up and down the East Coast, putting smiles on the faces of music lovers of all ages. When Shorty Slim comes to town, everyone knows it's time for a funky party.
Only $10 per ticket
Grant Peeples
Grant Peeples has earned a reputation for his compelling blend of Americana music infused with thought-provoking lyrics that tackle social and political issues with humor and insight. With his unique style and powerful storytelling, Grant has captivated audiences across the country and earned recognition as a leading voice in the contemporary folk scene.
A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR,” Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads.
He is the recipient of the Focus Foundation Award for Creative Excellence, which cited the “humor, compassion and wisdom of his songs,” and their "unflinching social insight and cultural acuity.” Grant tours coast to coast, and is a regular performer at The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, the 30A Songwriters Festival, and The Florida, Folk Festival. In June he makes his debut at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. He has been a keen observer of the American condition for five decades, ever since a friend introduced him to the music of Bob Dylan. Through many years on the road, running a night club/music venue in Tallahassee, and after a ten-year stint on an isolated island off the coast of Nicaragua, Peeples turned to writing with a vengeance. He wrote poetry and songs that turned a critical eye on American culture and identity, the very definition of contemporary folk music.
$20 per ticket
Fantastic Cat
MOVED TO THE LOFT TONIGHT!
The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series is pleased to welcome New York-based band, Fantastic Cat!
They said it couldn’t be done. Four different songwriters joining forces to form a single band? There was simply no precedent (outside of CSNY, The Beatles, The Traveling Wilburys, The Highwaymen, Monsters of Folk, etc). And yet Fantastic Cat did it anyway, defying the odds and teaming up to record their highly unanticipated debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat. Captured in the wilds of the Pocono Mountains, the album gleefully careens between genres and decades, mixing electrified 60’s folk and 70’s AM radio gold as it balances careful craftsmanship and ecstatic abandon in equal measure.
Individually, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume along with a litany of critical acclaim. The Guardian dubbed Don DiLego “one to watch.” NPR said Anthony D’Amato “sings and writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter.” Rolling Stone called Brian Dunne’s latest single a “stunner” and praised Mike Montali’s band, Hollis Brown, as “the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland.” Collectively, though, the four transcend their respective roots, emerging as an instrument-swapping, harmony-trading, tear-jerking, wise-cracking rock and roll cooperative far greater than the sum of its parts. They say some cats are born fantastic; others have fantasy thrust upon them. These guys are somewhere in the middle. Free Admission - first come first serve
Stand-Up Comedy at the Loft!
Hot comedy in a cool place!
The ever popular Float Loaf productions Stand-Up comedy series is back in July with a stellar line-up! Hosted by local favorite Tate Griffen, the show features headliner Danny Hucks along with guests Lenny Free and Corey Henderson.
Danny Hucks is a comic based out of Louisville, Kentucky. A lovable ball of energy on and off the stage, Danny has entertained crowds in the Midwest and across the country. A two-time finalist of the Best Comic East of the Mississippi, Danny has worked with some.of the hottest comics in the country including Sam Tallent, Mike Lebovitz, Raymond, the Amish Comic, Tim Young, Cliff Cash and others.Tate Griffen is a former professional wrestler who has tagged into the standup comedy arena. At 6'5" and 300 lbs, Tate's quick wit, storytelling style and sensitive demeanor provide a humorous contrast and reminds us that you can't always judge a book by it's cover!Tate has appeared at comedy clubs and theaters from North Carolina to Wisconsin and has featured for national headliners Sonya White, Mark Riccadonna, John Knight, Johnny Watson and Bill Boronkay as well as having worked with Mick Foley, Ric Flair, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Kevin Nash and more. Tate also recently released his first comedy album (Tate Griffen: No Stag Too Small) available through iTunes, Amazon and Google Play as well as dozens of other streaming services worldwide. Tate is currently preparing for his 2nd album recording which will take place right here at Loft129 in November!Lennon Free is a PA comic who has been doing comedy for 14 years and is a staple at the Harrisburg Comedy Zone. He often performs with names such as Earl David Reed, John Caparulo, and Shane Gillis.Corey Henderson is a Pittsburgh based comic who co-hosts a regular comedy show in McKees Rocks, PA. He has performed at the Pittsburgh Improv as well as numerous other clubs amd venues throughout the region.
Tickets only $15
My Brother's Keeper
From Cincinnati, Ohio, My Brother’s Keeper is a contemporary bluegrass band with an energetic show, original music, exciting covers, brother duets, tight family dynamics and harmonies. My Brother’s Keeper has toured all over the country, playing venues and festivals such as Renfro Valley, Rockwood Music Hall, Ludlow Garage, IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival, Podunk Bluegrass Festival, and Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival. My Brother’s Keeper has shared the stage with such acts as John Cowan of Newgrass Revival, Earls of Leicester, Mountain Heart, The Grascals, the Isaacs , Dr. Ralph Stanley, and many more. My Brother’s Keeper was a 2022 IBMA Showcase artist and a 2023 IBMA Songwriting Showcase artist.
Tickets $15
My Brother’s Keeper was received the 2023 Josie Music Award for “Bluegrass Band of the Year” and the 2023 Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Award for “Gospel and Spiritual Band of the Year”.
Blue Diggity
Bluegrass at the Loft! From Wheeling WV, Blue Diggity has played places such as the Pennyroyal Operahouse in Fairview, OH, the Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree in Mt. Sterling, OH, the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair in Ripley, WV, the Clifton Opera House in Clifton, OH, the Lewis County Bluegrass Festival in Anamede, WV, the 7 Mile Bluegrass Festival, and many more. Between their passionate vocal leads, tight harmonies, and powerful instrumental arrangements, Blue Diggity generates a dynamic presence on stage that is sure to engage spectators
$15 per ticket
Jen Howard
Jen Howard is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Although coming from a blue-collar, religious and home schooled upbringing, Jen's music is a mix of Folk, Roots, Reggae and Sophisti-Pop. Her music's central themes include; human nature, love, courageous motivation and intentional compassion for ourselves and others. In 2019, Jen released the debut EP "Motion". Her follow-up EP will be released during 2023. Jen Howard has performed in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Costa Rica, Florida, Germany, Hawaii, Iceland, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Netherlands, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia & Wyoming. http://www.jenhowardlive.com/
Tickets only $10
Forever Plaid
Theater at the Loft!
On February 9, 1964, a semi-professional harmony group from eastern Pennsylvania met an unfortunate end in an accident on the way to their first big gig. The Plaids -- Jinx, Sparky, Francis, and Smudge -- now find themselves in limbo with only one way to cross over: perform the concert they never got to do in life. Will their voices be heavenly enough to get them through the Pearly Gates?In this wholesome musical suitable for all ages, the Plaids will serenade you with classics from the Great American Songbook like "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Sixteen Tons," "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," and more. But they'll also make you laugh by dancing with plungers, recounting how they received Perry Como's Golden Cardigan from the man himself, and re-enacting the entire history of the Ed Sullivan Show in three minutes!
Forever Plaid is presented by Acting Out for Good, a western Maryland theatre group that raises funds for area causes and individuals in need, with over $70,000 donated since 2014. Proceeds from the box office and additional audience contributions will be donated to Brenda Briggs, an area resident battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in her long-term nursing care costs. Show dates and times are Thursday through Saturday, June 27-29, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 under age 13.
Forever Plaid
Theater at the Loft!
On February 9, 1964, a semi-professional harmony group from eastern Pennsylvania met an unfortunate end in an accident on the way to their first big gig. The Plaids -- Jinx, Sparky, Francis, and Smudge -- now find themselves in limbo with only one way to cross over: perform the concert they never got to do in life. Will their voices be heavenly enough to get them through the Pearly Gates?In this wholesome musical suitable for all ages, the Plaids will serenade you with classics from the Great American Songbook like "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Sixteen Tons," "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," and more. But they'll also make you laugh by dancing with plungers, recounting how they received Perry Como's Golden Cardigan from the man himself, and re-enacting the entire history of the Ed Sullivan Show in three minutes!
Forever Plaid is presented by Acting Out for Good, a western Maryland theatre group that raises funds for area causes and individuals in need, with over $70,000 donated since 2014. Proceeds from the box office and additional audience contributions will be donated to Brenda Briggs, an area resident battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in her long-term nursing care costs. Show dates and times are Thursday through Saturday, June 27-29, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 under age 13.
Forever Plaid
Theater at the Loft!
On February 9, 1964, a semi-professional harmony group from eastern Pennsylvania met an unfortunate end in an accident on the way to their first big gig. The Plaids -- Jinx, Sparky, Francis, and Smudge -- now find themselves in limbo with only one way to cross over: perform the concert they never got to do in life. Will their voices be heavenly enough to get them through the Pearly Gates?In this wholesome musical suitable for all ages, the Plaids will serenade you with classics from the Great American Songbook like "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Sixteen Tons," "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," and more. But they'll also make you laugh by dancing with plungers, recounting how they received Perry Como's Golden Cardigan from the man himself, and re-enacting the entire history of the Ed Sullivan Show in three minutes!
Forever Plaid is presented by Acting Out for Good, a western Maryland theatre group that raises funds for area causes and individuals in need, with over $70,000 donated since 2014. Proceeds from the box office and additional audience contributions will be donated to Brenda Briggs, an area resident battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in her long-term nursing care costs. Show dates and times are Thursday through Saturday, June 27-29, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 under age 13.
Jeff Perigo and Friends
Singer-songwriter Jeff Perigo has been playing music since 1994 in the Johnstown, Indiana, Somerset and Pittsburgh areas — including acoustic or electric, classic rock, folk, blues, country rock, bluegrass and jam band, AKA Rock n Rollgrass!
His influences include The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, and many underground musicians he has seen throughout the years. He prefers writing blues-based rock songs and rearranging cover songs adding his own unique twist. Only $5 per ticket
Paul Bollenback Trio
Feature Concert of the annual Downtown Cumberland Jazz Crawl , presented by the Cumberland Jazz Society and the Allegany Arts Council.
World renowned jazz guitarist Paul Bollenback and his trio.
Paul Bollenback started his career in music in 1981, and has performed as a sideman with a wide range of jazz luminaries, including artists as diverse as Stanley Turrentine, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Steve Gadd, Gary Bartz, David “Fathead” Newman, George Coleman,Terri-Lyne Carrington, Bennie Wallace, Joe Locke, Jack McDuff, James Moody, Jim Snidero, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Paul Bley, Geoffrey Keezer, Mike LeDonne, Pat Bianchi, Carol Sloane, Gary Thomas, Grady Tate, Vincent Herrings’ Something Else, and in the group East Meets Jazz with the renowned tabla virtuoso Sandip Burman, to name a few.
He is known for his versatility, and also for an influential 20 year stint with jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco.
Bollenback performs on over 80 recordings as a sideman, and has released 8 CD’s as a leader.
A busy performance schedule has been augmented since the late ’90’s by steady jazz education duties at Columbia University, Queens College, and The New School. Bollenback is also a composer, who’s pieces have appeared on Joey DeFrancesco’s “Reboppin’” and on the “Jazz Times Superband” CD.
His most recent recording, “Portraits in Space and Time” (Mayimba Music), with his trio, was released in 2014. Paul Bollenback resides in the New York City area.
with drummer Lenny Robinson and Bassist William Ledbetter
Tickets only $20!