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Modeled after a program first presented in 1990 by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., A Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will bring together vocal ensembles from Penn State and various Pennsylvania high school singing groups.Performances will focus on choral and vocal music from African and African-American musical idioms that emphasize the […]
One of Country music’s most exciting live performers, Parker McCollum, has announced his 2025 What Kinda Man Tour is making a stop at the Bryce Jordan Center on January 25, 2025. Known to be a committed road-warrior, McCollum is setting his sights on a new year with new music and even more touring. Named for his current […]
Journey to the shores of England. Experience the flowing and evocative imagery of Fingal’s Cave in Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture and the lush melodies of Rebecca Clarke’s Viola Sonata featuring violist Timothy Deighton. Haydn’s joyous “London” Symphony ends this masterful collection of British classical works.
For over 50 years Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, have brought a wealth of emotions to their music through deep perceptions and tremendous talent. Members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy recipients, they are always injecting fresh energy into their sound with constant improvisation taking their musical horizons further. […]
For nearly two decades, American Aquarium have pushed toward that rare form of rock-and-roll that’s revelatory in every sense. “For us the sweet spot is when you’ve got a rock band that makes you scream along to every word, and it’s not until you’re coming down at three a.m. that you realize those words are […]
Voted a 2020 DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, charismatic and dynamic saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional conceptions of jazz, hip-hop, and soul with her roots in Latin dance music. She has unleashed her electric presence and fiery sax work on stages with several legendary artists, including Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, and The Roots.“Her […]
The Wildmans come from the hills of Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler’s conventions and a college level music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and […]
World Vision presents the Winter Jam 2025 Tour, founded by Newsong and produced by TPR. is returning to arenas across the United States in 2025. Christian music’s biggest tour will feature performances by Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Newsong, Micah Tyler and speaker Zane Black. No tickets are required to attend Winter Jam and admission is only […]
Michael McDermott’s brand of rock n’ roll brims with the kind of well-honed style and wisdom that can only come from a career on the road and a pedigree in the studio. Effortlessly blending natural folk sensibility, pop hooks, and honest rock, McDermott’s music is as much for the outcast as the congregation. It’s an […]
Country music superstar and proud ambassador Blake Shelton is set to hit the road next year with his “Friends & Heroes” Tour 2025. The tour features performances by genre heroes Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins plus very special guest Emily Ann Roberts.
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce its return to State College, Pennsylvania’s Bryce Jordan Center for the first time in more than 10 years with its newly revisited high-energy and high-acrobatic production OVO. An exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, OVO is a colorful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects, a […]
Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First Friday goers will experience after-hours access to galleries and shops, free bites and beverages, live music, retail and restaurant specials, […]
For over four decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known. Since they were young, the five brothers have been a musical tour-de-force redefining the limits of […]
Jeffrey Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide. Throughout his three-decade recording career, Gaines has maintained an impressive standard for soul-searching, introspective lyrics and catchy, uplifting melodies. […]
Country Music Hall of Famer, five time Grammy winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new album in five years, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to […]
