Sinners & Saints: Two Acclaimed Books. Two Acclaimed Authors.

Join us for this very special night with authors and musicians Larry Kaye and Jerry Zolten as they talk about their two new books. Following the discussion will be a live music performance by Code Blue, with special guest Kaye.

LENNY KAYE - Lightening Striking/Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll (Harper Collins.) An insider’s take on the evolution and enduring legacy of the music that rocked the twentieth century.

“We have performed side-by-side on the global stage through half a century…. In Lightning Striking, Lenny Kaye has illuminated ten facets of the jewel called rock and roll from a uniquely personal and knowledgeable perspective.” –Patti Smith

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/lightning-striking-lenny-kaye?variant=33105360257058

JERRY ZOLTEN - Great God A’Mighty! The Dixie Hummingbirds/Celebrating the Rise of Soul Gospel Music (Oxford University Press.) "Great God A’ Mighty" traces the 30-plus-year career of the Dixie Hummingbirds, an African American gospel group, and their influence on both sacred and secular music. The second edition features brand new photographs, expanded historical context, and a new chapter on the Hummingbirds' trajectory up to the 21st century.

Zolten, an author, music and film producer, and screen and broadcast narrator, writes extensively about American roots and vernacular music as both communication about culture and as an influence on contemporary pop music.

https://altoona.psu.edu/story/48926/2022/07/26/altoona-professor-releases-new-edition-book-soul-gospel-music

Sam and Steve Christensen bring their guitars and vocals to the stage playing songs by Steely Dan, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and more. The show is free, but reserve your table by clicking the GET TICKETS link below.

Josh Davis is professor of bass and head of Jazz Studies at Penn State University and hosts our First Thursday Jazz evenings at Pine Grove Hall with a rotating roster of fine jazz musicians from around the world.

This month's show features Josh Davis on bass, Bob Hart on guitar and Kevin Lowe on Drums.

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Hailing from from Central Pennsylvania, the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners music honors the bluegrass traditions of the region, served up in their own special sauce. Their musical style ranges from a blend of traditional to Americana, accompanied with a dash of old time, and spiced with a captivating mix of unique, original songs. They are the winners of the 2010 DelFest Bluegrass Band Competition.

Bluegrass Unlimited had this to say about their debut album, "I’m Going Home:“ "…the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners exude rich talent, enthusiasm, energy, and a wide knowledge of string music… Every single cut proves enjoyable ... With admirably equal skill, authenticity, and enthusiasm, the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners ... move from bluegrass to old-time to folk/Americana.”

And about their most recent release, "Shine:" "Everybody sings and contributes original material. You can’t say these guys don’t have a sense of humor in the way they approach their music. It definitely sounds like a fun time is being had by all."

https://tusseymountainmoonshiners.com/home

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The Sorters are an original, roots-rock acoustic band based out of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This indie acoustic powerhouse consisting of cello, guitar, bass, mandolin and harmonica. Their music combines roots of folk, alternative rock, and blues. The Sorters music brings a little something for everyone, tapping into places that are freshly familiar, soulfully rejuvenating, and guaranteed to bring the good feels and smiles.

The Quasi Quintet is a newly formed ensemble featuring young and upcoming musicians from State College, PA. Inspired by the works of many great jazz musicians (Miles Davis, Coltrane, Clifford Brown, Joe Henderson, and more), their show will feature twists on popular jazz standards as well as fun funk tunes. They'll also be performing new compositions by Lake Black and Sammy Hallacher inspired by Latin jazz and hip hop.

The quintet consists of Sammy Hallacher (Piano), Lake Black (Saxophone), Adam Hallacher (Trumpet), Elijah Snyder (Bass), Nick Letwin (Drums), and Nora Goudie (Vocals).

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The music of STRING MACHINE is rapturous and inviting. You’ll find an undeniable magic within each note, a palpable energy owed in part to its creative process. "Hallelujah Hell Yeah" is an album of joy, vulnerability, and forgiveness. Through this inventive indie rock, seven friends manage to transport you to the bedrooms, basements, and home studios in which this was all created, conceptualized, and recorded.

The former solo project of vocalist and guitarist David Beck, String Machine was created when Beck enlisted a number of friends to help create his musical vision. The group, now seven members — Beck (he/him), Laurel Wain (she/her), Nic Temple (he/him), Katie Morrow (she/her), Ian Compton (he/him), Dylan Kersten (he/him), and Mike Law (he/him) — collaborated on two previous records — Youth Fossil and Death of the Neon.

Since the release of Death of the Neon, String Machine has garnered praise from publications including Pitchfork and GoldFlakePaint. They’ve played with acts including Ratboys, Wild Pink, Slaughter Beach Dog, Another Michael, and Mandancing.

ORSON WILDS is an indie rock band from Toronto, Ontario formed in 2019. The bands sound combines elements of punk, folk and rock to create something that is both intimate and expansive. Their debut EP “WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WON’T LET GO?”, released in late 2021 combines a mixture of both hope and grief, chronicling the bands experience with loss as well as trying to remain hopeful. A trademark of the bands sound; upon first listening the songs are uplifting but upon closer listening, a deep melancholy runs through them. 
 As a live act Orson Wilds can range from six to nine members including trumpet, saxophone and violin. The two lead singers Eric and Brianna both offer a contrasting sound with Eric’s passionate and raw vocal and Brianna’s smoother softer tones, to create something instantly recognizable as their own. The song’s often break into gang vocal sing-along choruses that are rounded out by bass player Max Kennedy and percussionist Mark Johnston.

DOORS at 8:45pm Show at 9:30pm 21+ ONLY

Third Man Records artist Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie McTell, George Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly. His life’s work continues the distinguished tradition of the very roots of American music as told by the African American musicians who created it.

Todd's vigorous, gritty and soulful performances are accompanied by stories of the masters and a deep intuitive sense of respect for craft, providing audiences with a meaningful experience while creating a transcendent moment. One of the top blues guitarists in the world, Todd is the only contemporary twelve string player in his genre.

Todd began playing the blues while still a teenager, some twenty-five years ago. Initially, he was drawn to the sound of the finger-picked style and has since immersed himself in the foundational music and narratives of American culture. Over the years, Todd has shared the stage with artists such as Roy Book Binder, Charlie Parr, Paul Geremia, and Dakota Dave Hull.

Todd's first full-length LP, Fourth Floor Visitor, was released by Jett Plastic Recordings out of Detroit, Michigan (2017). His latest album, Detroit Twelve String: Blues & Rags, is out now on Third Man Records (2017).

https://www.toddalbright.com/

This dynamic jazz trio winds their way through the soulful music of Horace Silver, Yusef Lateef, the Beatles, Eddie Harris, Bobby Timmons and more.

Kevin Lowe is the drummer in the Zeropoint Big Band, Erin Condo & the Hoofties, and Lemont. He’s a brilliant ensemble player known for his sensitive touch on drums. Bassist Bob Hart is in Zeropoint and Pure Cane Sugar, and has tours the world with vocalist Kat Edmondson. Bob’s is a world-class bassist and lyrical improviser. And saxophonist Rick Hirsch is the musical director of Zeropoint, the saxophonist in Erin Condo & the Hoofties, and an internationally-performed jazz composer. He’s a forward-looking improviser with strong roots in the traditions of jazz.

Pastor Paul Tomkiel from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Pine Grove Mill's hosts a "Hops & Hymns" hour at 4pm on the 4th Sunday of each month. Order your hops from the bar on the 1st floor and stroll up to the 2nd floor to meet your fellow singers! Open to all - no reservation needed!

Our October Writers' Round is hosted by Mark McLeod. Joining Mark will be Samantha Press, Matt Wagner and Jon Spearly.

MARK MCLEOD is a musician and professor of economics at Penn State. Mark didn't learn guitar until after he graduated from college. Immediately after graduate school, he went on the road for eight years as front man for the Grateful Dead cover band The Kind." He finished his PhD in Economic and came to Penn State in 2004. The lyrics on Mark's solo CD "Out Loud" run the gamut and are not without a fair dose of philosophical ramblings. As host of this month's Writers' Round, we sense another circle back 'round to music.

SAMANTHA PRESS is a Bedford-based singer and songwriter. Samantha has been growing her fan base with her brand of personable and heartfelt acoustic music. She paints pictures and tells stories with her lyrics, and brings those words to life with her expressive voice. Her love for poetry and storytelling is evident in her extensive catalog of original music. https://www.facebook.com/samanthapressmusic/

MATTHEW WAGNER is an acoustic musician based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania with nearly two decades of performance experience. He taught himself early on how to play guitar after realizing he needed an instrument to accompany his already developed vocal abilities in order to perform live. Influenced heavily by artists like Dave Matthews and John Mayer, his style is best described as acoustic based soft rock. https://www.facebook.com/MatthewWagnerMusic

JON SPEARLY is a State College-based musician and a member of many innovative and creative musical endeavors including his latest project "Hubba Hubba Ha Ha." Past projects include Phobos Anomaly and The Melodic Plague.
https://hubbahubbahaha.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR1WJ99L5XC-X54r1_t3LgeyczxxuQRw57QqGJPmqqhlgNQYjwLvmNIkQ0U

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Come meet your fellow Foodies at our second Foodies of State College Gathering at Pine Grove Hall! In the spirit of community building through food and drink, Pine Grove Hall will be hosting a gathering for you and your fellow Foodies on Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30pm.

You’ll order from our current Cuban-themed Casual Fare menu (each guest is responsible for their own food and drink tab) and enjoy an opportunity to converse with Sous Chef Brittany Pereda who was inspired by her Cuban grandmother to design this menu. Foodies of State College founder Hector Cruz will be joining you to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of our local food scene.

This is a semi-private event, held in our beautiful second floor dining room. Seating will be limited to the first sixteen reservations.

A $20 prepayment will be collected to hold your reservation and will be applied to your bill at the end of the evening.

The Guitar Brothers--JON ROUNDS, BRUCE TRUITT, JERRY BRESEE--are a trio of seasoned musicians and songwriters who found each other in State College in 2021 after many years playing music in far-flung places. Jam sessions evolved into rehearsals, and a sound emerged featuring original music with a studied interplay between acoustic guitar and electric bass. They played to a sellout crowd at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at this year's Arts Festival.

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Natascha & The Spy Boys play an eclectic mix of blues, jazz & swing, their musical stylings recalling the smoky atmosphere of a 1920s Berlin night club. The Spy Boys are John "JT" Blues on piano, Robert Gardner on bass and Doug McMinn on sax and clarinets.

Join your fellow readers and aspiring writers at Pine Grove Hall's "Meet the Author" series and enjoy an intimate evening with local and regional authors who write about food, drink and the arts.

This month, we feature Penn State Emeritus Professor of Psychology Keith Nelson with his new book titled “Breakthroughs: Realizing Our Potentials Through Dynamic Tricky Mixes” which was just released in March, 2022.

“Breakthroughs” is about “learning a way of thinking and approaching things” based on dynamic tricky mixes, a term he coined, Nelson said. “It’s about innovation, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, creativity and really breaking through to new territory — not by doing the same old thing and not by assuming there’s one way if I can only figure it out,” Nelson said. “There are multiple ways… if you don’t have [a] mix at work, then you remix. If that doesn’t work, you remix.”

This is a FREE event. Doors open at 4pm and the event starts at 4:30pm. Our Casual Fare menu and full bar service available all evening. Event will take place upstairs. This room is not handicapped accessible.

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