Splintered SUnlight

Formed in 1992, Splintered Sunlight has been captivating audiences with their authentic tribute to The Grateful Dead for decades. The band’s faithful following reflects their deep understanding of the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead.

Who: Splintered Sunlight

What: Concert

When: October 2, 2026

Where: The State Theater

A Table For Two

Combining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling, A Tale Of Two brings together award-winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard for an unforgettable evening of music. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tom Waits, Ray LaMontagne, Patsy Cline, and Hank Williams Sr., the duo crafts songs filled with rich characters, vivid imagery, and stories of sinners, redemption, revenge, and late-night adventures.

‍ ‍Who: A Table Of Two

What: Concert

When: October 1st, 2026 @8:00 PM

Where: The State Theater

Happy Valley Town Series

Happy Valley Town Series is back for the second year at Tussey Mountain! Join riders of all ages under the lights for three Wednesday nights of running, biking, live music and food. Whether you are racing or cheering from the sidelines, there is something for everyone.

What: Happy Valley Town Series

Where: Tussey Mountain

When: September 30, 2026

Penn State Football vs. Wisconsin Badgers

Who: Penn State Football

What: Football

Where: Beaver Stadium

When: September 26, 2026

TUSK The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, TUSK leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best loved, top-selling bands.

Playing hits and deep cuts spanning the careers of Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac, TUSK has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Five pro musicians turned into masters of their trade through decades of individual music study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art.

Who: TUSK The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

What: Concert

Where: The State Theatre

When: September 25, 2026

Happy Valley Town Series

Happy Valley Town Series is back for the second year at Tussey Mountain! Join riders of all ages under the lights for three Wednesday nights of running, biking, live music and food. Whether you are racing or cheering from the sidelines, there is something for everyone.

What: Happy Valley Town Series

Where:Tussey Mountain

When: September 23, 2026

St. Paul & The Broken Bones

St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. Formed in Birmingham in 2011, the band features Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone).

Their new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal—melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots. Recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and produced by Eg White (Adele, Celine Dion), the record blends psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads, and cinematic rock flourishes. Tracks like “Sushi and Coca-Cola” and “Going Back” reflect both personal introspection and the band’s deepened identity after a decade of evolution.

Who: St. Paul & The Broken Bones

What: Concert

When: September 22, 2026

Where: The State Theater

Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert

Kieran Kane’s seminal work in The O’Kanes and Kane Welch Kaplin, as well as co-founding the independent label Dead Reckoning Records, laid the foundation for the contemporary world of Americana music. A successful solo artist, collaborator, and songwriter (with songs recorded by Alan Jackson, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, and many more), Kieran is a musician’s musician: his playing is always understated, always groove-oriented, and always serving the song.

If Rayna Gellert seems a preternaturally gifted songwriter, it’s because she’s seen farther into the old songs than most. Growing up in a musical family, she turned to Appalachian old-time music at a young age, becoming a prodigious fiddler and leading a new revival of American stringband music through her work with the acclaimed roots band Uncle Earl. An in-demand collaborator, she has toured and recorded with artists such as Scott Miller, Abigail Washburn, Joachim Cooder, and Robyn Hitchcock.

Who: Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert

What: Concert

When: September 20, 2026

Where: The State Theater

Penn State Football vs. Buffalo Bulls

Who: Penn State Football

What: Football

Where: Beaver Stadium

When: September 19, 2026

Come Back To Earth: Mac Miller Live Band Tribute

Dan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests, square dances, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would later become one of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass, those early experiences were life changing.

“Watching live music always spoke to me much louder than sitting in front of my record player,” he remembers. “I loved it. Wherever music was being played, I wanted to go watch. Years later, I still feel that way.”

Throughout his 30+ year career, Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. His voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ classic song, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed more than a billion times to date. His diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music.

Who: Come Back To Earth: Mac Miller Live Band Tribute

What: Concert

When: September 18, 2026

Where: The State Theater

Smilo & the Ghost

Dan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests, square dances, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would later become one of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass, those early experiences were life changing.

“Watching live music always spoke to me much louder than sitting in front of my record player,” he remembers. “I loved it. Wherever music was being played, I wanted to go watch. Years later, I still feel that way.”

Throughout his 30+ year career, Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. His voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ classic song, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed more than a billion times to date. His diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music.

Who: Smilo & the Ghost

What: Concert

When: September 18, 2026

Where: The State Theater

Happy Valley Town Series

Happy Valley Town Series is back for the second year at Tussey Mountain! Join riders of all ages under the lights for three Wednesday nights of running, biking, live music and food. Whether you are racing or cheering from the sidelines, there is something for everyone.

What: Happy Valley Town Series

Where: Tussey Mountain

When: September 16, 2026

A Great Big World

True to the meaning of its name, A Great Big World embodies the GRAMMY® Award-winning artistry of Ian Axel and Chad King. Over nearly 20 years of collaboration, the duo has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional songwriting and creative partnerships, which have spanned across film, television, animation, and numerous critically acclaimed music releases. Their shared passion for musicals and the art of songcraft led to a deep creative connection when they first met at New York University in 2005.

In 2025, A Great Big World  released their first collection of new music in years, beginning with the emotionally charged single “then there were sparks,” available across all streaming platforms. The track beautifully showcases the duo’s signature, melody-driven style, exploring themes of rediscovery and new beginnings. With its anthemic chorus—“then there were sparks, all around me, right where the end meets the start”—the song takes listeners on a reflective journey, igniting a sense of hope and renewal that only A Great Big World can evoke. Following this release, a five-track EP of the same name dropped on February 21st, 2025, featuring another powerful new song, “Go On.” To support the new project, the group embarked on a four-date mini-tour, performing at City Winery venues across the Northeast. The tour made stops in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York.Who: A Great Big World

What: Concert

Where: The State Theatre

When: September 14, 2026

Penn State Football vs. Marshall Herd

Who: Penn State Football

What: Football

Where: Beaver Stadium

When: September 5, 2026

Tim Easton

Consummate troubadour and songwriter Tim Easton wrote much of his new album beneath a painting of a red horse. The artwork—created by his sister, visual artist Susan Easton Burns—was executed in an abstract-realist style using gardening tools instead of paintbrushes, forming a vivid image out of fragmented strokes. It now serves as the cover art for fIREHORSE, Easton’s 14th commercially released record. Made with zero artificial intelligence, the album also arrives just as the Chinese calendar enters the Year of the (Fire) Horse—an apt coincidence given that Easton himself, born in 1966, is a Fire Horse.

“Whether the painting influenced the songs or the album was shaped to fit the painting makes no difference anymore,” Easton says. “The theme was decided on, and actions were taken to finish the project. If anything, I’m influenced more by my sister’s commitment to art than anything else.

The result is a personal collection of songs rooted in travel, love, accidents, perseverance, and the ongoing survival of a working songwriter. “One thing for sure is that this was conceived as an album,” he adds. “I like a collection with a theme, and if push comes to shove, the theme here is perseverance.”

Who: Tim Easton

What: Concert

Where: The State Theatre

When: September 4, 2026

“When I sat down to write this project, I tried to present each topic as a straight-forward Saturday morning kitchen conversation. That’s how I approach songwriting and it’s worked for me for a long time” says Chris Canterbury, a Louisiana native singer-songwriter, now based in Nashville.

The project Canterbury is talking about is Quaalude Lullabies, a nine track collection of mostly sad songs that offers on-the-nose lyrical phrasing, subtlety loose production, and an honest insight into razor-edge topics like addiction, depression, and loneliness.

In what started as a thought experiment, Quaalude Lullabies was self-produced by Canterbury, his first opportunity to be on both sides of the control room window. “I wanted to woodshop a record together that felt like Nebraska,” says Canterbury. “I wanted it to be loose like a box of bedroom demo tapes, but cohesive enough to stand on its own. I feel like we ended up with a solid album.”

Who: Chris Canterbury

What: Concert

When: August 25, 2026

Where: The State Theater

Chris Canterbury

“When I sat down to write this project, I tried to present each topic as a straight-forward Saturday morning kitchen conversation. That’s how I approach songwriting and it’s worked for me for a long time” says Chris Canterbury, a Louisiana native singer-songwriter, now based in Nashville.

The project Canterbury is talking about is Quaalude Lullabies, a nine track collection of mostly sad songs that offers on-the-nose lyrical phrasing, subtlety loose production, and an honest insight into razor-edge topics like addiction, depression, and loneliness.

In what started as a thought experiment, Quaalude Lullabies was self-produced by Canterbury, his first opportunity to be on both sides of the control room window. “I wanted to woodshop a record together that felt like Nebraska,” says Canterbury. “I wanted it to be loose like a box of bedroom demo tapes, but cohesive enough to stand on its own. I feel like we ended up with a solid album.”

Who: Chris Canterbury

What: Concert

Where: The State Theatre

When: August 25, 2026

The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

In 10 years as a band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have covered a lot of miles. Their love of bluegrass — playing it, sharing it, growing it — has been the fuel for their remarkable journey through every corner of America and into the hearts of fans drawn to their hard-charging, true-blue sound.

“We live what we play and sing about,” says bandleader C.J. Lewandowski. Indeed, the band has weathered their fair share of the highs and lows that bluegrass songs are known for (except for the murders, of course). They’ve been road-weary, longing for home. They’ve felt the heartbreak of band members leaving and embraced the joy of welcoming new ones. They’ve worked hard to see their dreams come true, playing on some of music’s most celebrated stages. And they’ve been nominated for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album (2019’s Toil, Tears & Trouble) and for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award.

Who: The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

What: Concert

Where: The State Theatre

When: August 20, 2026

Dan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests, square dances, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would later become one of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass, those early experiences were life changing.

“Watching live music always spoke to me much louder than sitting in front of my record player,” he remembers. “I loved it. Wherever music was being played, I wanted to go watch. Years later, I still feel that way.”

Throughout his 30+ year career, Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. His voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ classic song, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed more than a billion times to date. His diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music.

Who: Dan Tyminski Band

What: Concert

When: August 13, 2026

Where: The State Theater

First Friday

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, and more. And there's free parking in the Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages with validations from participating merchants.

‍ ‍What: Live Music

‍ ‍Where: Downtown Improvement District

When: August 7, 2026

FIRST FRIDAY

In coordination with the Downtown Farmers Market, the DID will be sponsoring live, local music at the market on Locust Lane in conjunction with First Friday programming for the months of May through September. Stop by the Downtown Farmers Market between noon and 2pm and enjoy live music as you peruse the locally produced items!

‍ ‍What: Live Music

‍ ‍Where: Market on Locust Lane

When: August 7, 2026

With their upcoming sixth studio album, “What A Time To Be Alive” , The Lone Bellow embarks on a bold new chapter while honoring the deep bonds that have defined their journey. Written collaboratively for the first time with their full touring band—founding members Zach Williams,Brian Elmquist, and Kanene Pipkin joined by drummer Julian Dorio and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Geertsma—the album channels the raw, ecstatic energy of the band’s live show into a dynamic collection of songs that pulse with warmth, honesty, and human connection.Recorded live in Muscle Shoals, AL, after a writing retreat in a converted Kentucky firehouse,the album is both a celebration and a reckoning: of friendship, loss, love, and resilience. From the gritty, Stones-tinged opener “After The Rain” to the soul-stirring closer “What A Time To Be Alive,” the record captures the joy and vulnerability that have long defined The Lone Bellow’s sound—lush harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and genre-blurring arrangements steeped in folk, rock,and gospel.The album’s creation was marked by setbacks, including the theft of early recordings, but the outpouring of support from their fan base reaffirmed what the band has always known: their music is a shared experience.

Who: The Lone Bellow

What: Concert

Where: The State Theatre

When: July 26, 2026