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Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan met 10 years ago, each involved in separate projects. Brian's band was enter The Haggis and Rose's group was Burning Bridget Cleary. After crossing paths several times, they created House of Hamill in 2014, the name a tribute to the first tune Rose ever taught Brian.

Brian and Rose are both accomplished traditional fiddle players and classical violinists. Together, they write unusual new fiddle tunes and exciting, unpredictable original songs while also breathing new life into traditional and contemporary songs. Both are confident and unique lead vocalists, and the blend of their two voices in harmony is hypnotic and irresistible.

Allentown, PA-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the U.S., and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their version of “Pound a Week Rise” rose to #1 on the U.S. Folk DJ charts, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times. Their latest release, “Folk Hero,” captures perfectly the frenetic energy and eclecticism of their always engaging live show. A lively collection of original instrumentals, reimagined folk ballads, and new songs that showcase the trio’s versatility, “Folk Hero” is the third House of Hamill album to be funded entirely by their fans.

Listen to their music here: https://www.houseofhamill.com/

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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.

Show will be held in our listening room upstairs which is not handicapped accessible.

Our Casual Fare menu and full bar service available all evening.

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SIXTY YEARS AFTER: A Retrospective…

The second in a series of four evenings focusing on musicians from the 1960’s and their moments of impact on American culture.

The Revolution was Televised on Saturdays: The Remarkable Moment That Was the Johnny Cash Show, 1969-1971. Hosted by Larry Boggess with Guest Doug Irwin

This retrospective focuses on the controversial and diverse musicians who appeared on the 58 episodes of The Johnny Cash Show. Among Johnny’s guests were Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, Joni Mitchell, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Lightfoot, and Peete Seeger along with soul, pop, traditional country, and bluegrass acts. Cash was the soul center of an orbit of the best singer-songwriters of the day. His groundbreaking show brought social relevance and new interpretations to country music, making it mainstream while blurring genres. Host Larry Boggess and special guest Doug Irwin sing songs from the show’s artists and comment on their importance to the singer-songwriter genre today and the role of song in American life.

April 9th - FILLET DE SOUL: Celebrating Unsung Heroes of Southern Soul Music hosted by Jerry Zolten and special guest Billy Price.

April 23rd - ALL YOU NEED IS THE BEATLES: A Deep Dive into Everything Fab Four hosted by Jerry Zolten and special guest Ken Womack.

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Join us at our monthly swing night with the ten-piece Crooner & Co. as we push back the tables in our upstairs room to allow for plenty of dancing!

Dinner and full bar service with our innovative and delicious craft cocktails available all evening.

21+ ONLY

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OK Otter is an indie rock band from State College, PA featuring Mike Doyle on guitar, Joe Tombasco on piano, and Rob Bonsell on drums. The band performs a mix of folk rock covers as well as originals ranging from indie pop to Irish trad rock. The band’s second album, Dad Rock 2, was released in March of 2022 and dads around the world have been streaming it on repeat. They can’t get enough. The band is already working on Dad Rock 3.

OK Otter’s original music has been used by brands like Lexus and the NHL, as well as popular vloggers like professional surfer, Jamie O’Brien.

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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, Doug McMinn on sax and clarinets and Kevin Lowe on drums.

Join Caryn Dixon for an evening of original music, storytelling and unique takes on her favorite covers. Joining her on stage are special guests, Natty Lou Race and Coconut Wolf.

This event will be held upstairs in our intimate listening room. No handicapped access. Click GET TICKETS below to reserve your table.

Our March "Meet the Author" event features first time author and local resident Diane Twomley. This event will take place in our upstairs event room.

Diane, who resides in Pennsylvania Furnace, is retired from State College Area School District where she spent the majority of her tenure as the paraprofessional in the library at Mount Nittany Middle School. She is a firm believer in trying new things at any age. This is her first book with another coming within the next year.

“Carole Jane from Starfish Lane” is the story of a young girl who lives on an island and shares the beach life from the end of one tourist season to the beginning of the next. With vivid and beautiful watercolor illustrations of the activities Carole Jane enjoys we can share bonfires, stormy days, and family outings. Beach lovers, young and old, will be able to relate to the wonders on Mac Island from September through May.

This is a free event, but please make a reservation which will reserve a table. Our Casual Fare menu and full bar service will be available pre and post event. Doors open at 5pm. Diane will speak starting at 6pm. Please note that we do not have handicapped access to this event space.

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Pastor Paul Tomkiel from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Pine Grove Mill's hosts a "Hops & Hymns" hour at 4pm on the 3rd 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!

Callanish, a Celtic band based in central Pennsylvania, plays Irish and Scottish music in the traditional style. Their repertoire includes lively jigs and reels, haunting airs, and rollicking songs from Ireland, Scotland, and elsewhere in the British Isles. Callanish was formed in 2001 by four members of the Scottish band Ceol Binn, based in Lemont, Pennsylvania. When the founders of Ceol Binn retired to Canada, the remaining band members re-formed, named themselves “Callanish” and expanded their repertoire to include Irish as well as Scottish music.

Members are Patty Lambert on wooden flute, whistle, and concertina, Betsy Gamble on fiddle, viola, and pipes, Louisa Smith on vocals, and Holly Foy on guitar, bouzouki, and banjo.

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The second in a series of winter-into-spring supper parties with a guest producer-farmer joining in a family-style meal.

Deepen your connection and understanding of Pine Grove Hall's dedicated and passionate local growers as you dine with Calin McCool and Jimmy Wahl of Twisted Maple Farm. Ask questions about what they grow and why it matters as you share supper together, along with a small group of fellow food enthusiasts.

MENU - House made potato gnocchi in a warm creamy pumpkin bechamel w/ winter greens - Chicken thighs in red wine w/lardons, mushrooms & root vegetables. - Winter green salad w/bright citrus & fresh grated horseradish - Truffled celeriac mashed potatoes - Creme brulee w/honey & eggs from Twisted Maple Farm, w/tahini shortbread

Vegetarian option main dish is a slow roasted and caramelized red cabbage

Our Wednesday supper parties are served family-style in the casual, elegant atmosphere of our second floor, with limited seating.

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ANNA PEARL BELINDA is a local State College singer-songwriter, performing since she was 11 at events throughout PA such as the Arts Festival, Grange Fair and Happy Valley's Got Talent at The State Theatre. Predominantly playing the piano, you will often find melancholy tones throughout her songwriting. Additionally, she plays guitar and ukulele. Her inspirations draw from artists such as the Dave Matthews Band, Regina Spektor and Coldplay.

NICOLE GARGIULO has performed and created with various ensembles and bands, ranging from avant-garde to folk to amplified feminist domestic craft. Though she does utilize instrumentation in her songwriting, she prefers to bask solely in the voice as embodied instrument. She approaches song from a spiritual space, conjuring melodies and words in meditative states to invoke unfiltered expression and primal delight.

SKYLER SCHOLL is a DJ, turned drummer, turned songwriter, possibly known for being in a band who spent the last five years playing in State College, called The Roof. If he could bridge the sonic gap between Neil Young, Mac Miller, Tyler Childers, and Tom Petty, with conviction, he could die a happy man. Songs of redemption are his main topic of interest.

DANIEL COLLINS is an award winning musician who grew up in State College, and can be seen performing with local acts around town such as Lowjack, Caledonia, and Raven and the Wren. He primarily plays fiddle and guitar and is influenced by classical, Irish, and rock and roll music.

Casual Fare and full bar service available all evening.

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Sam and Steve Christensen bring their guitars and vocals to our upstairs "listening room" playing songs by Steely Dan, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and more. John Lynch assists on percussion and there's an occasional guest sitting in.

Order off our Casual Fare menu. Full bar service available all.

Note that this event is upstairs and is not handicapped accessible.

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Nate “Quickdraw” Cutshall is a guitar-picker, harmonica-slinger, and songsmith from Central Pennsylvania. Hailing from Pittsburgh, Naomi Anderson joins on harmony vocals.

Ken Baxter brings 40 years of Songs and Stories to the Pine Grove Hall on Wednesday March 1st. Join Ken and his special guests as they celebrate the pursuit of a life worth living. He does not disappoint. This event is FREE and will be held upstairs for an intimate listening room experience. Our Casual Fare menu and full bar service will be available all evening. Click GET TICKETS below to reserve your table.

Stephen Buckalew (mandolin, fiddle) and Stephen Crawford (guitar) play together in the local bluegrass band the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners. As the Stevedores, they play a rootsy mix of bluegrass, folk, country, rock, and original songs that they like to call Cosmic Country.

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Ronnie Burrage returns to Pine Grove Hall with Holographic Principle featuring Greg Osby for two nights of world class jazz.

Ronnie Burrage is considered one of the best jazz musicians on the world scene today. He has played with Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius and is featured on more than 160 recordings; and has toured on all four continents from Siberia to South Africa to Japan.

His musical biography is dynamic and vibrant. He’s also worked with the great names in the music, Frank Morgan, Wallace Roney, Jackie & Rene McLean, James Moody, Gary Bartz, Archie Shepp, Reggie Workman, Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, Pepper Adams, Michael Brecker.

Ronnie Burrage has been an influential teacher. He has served as an instructor at Penn State University, The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and CUNY Brooklyn Conservatory, where he leads one of the most dynamic programs of teaching and performing jazz that exists throughout the country.

Ronnie serves his local community as co-founder of World Rhythm Academy, a nonprofit organization that builds generational bridges in social and environmental justice.

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Enjoy a FREE percussion workshop led by world-renowned musician Ronnie Burrage. This event will take place upstairs at Pine Grove Hall from 11am to 1pm. Sponsored by Pine Grove Hall, iPHET Institute for the promotion of Health, Education and the Arts and Technology, and World Rhythm Academy.

This is a free event, but please make a reservation so we know you are coming!

Ronnie Burrage returns to Pine Grove Hall with Holographic Principle featuring Greg Osby for TWO nights of world class jazz!

Ronnie Burrage is considered one of the best jazz musicians on the world scene today. He has played with Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius and is featured on more than 160 recordings; and has toured on all four continents from Siberia to South Africa to Japan.

His musical biography is dynamic and vibrant. He’s also worked with the great names in the music, Frank Morgan, Wallace Roney, Jackie & Rene McLean, James Moody, Gary Bartz, Archie Shepp, Reggie Workman, Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, Pepper Adams, Michael Brecker.

Ronnie Burrage has been an influential teacher. He has served as an instructor at Penn State University, The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and CUNY Brooklyn Conservatory, where he leads one of the most dynamic programs of teaching and performing jazz that exists throughout the country.

Ronnie serves his local community as co-founder of World Rhythm Academy, a nonprofit organization that builds generational bridges in social and environmental justice.

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This dynamic jazz quartet 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. Saxophonist RICK HIRSCH 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. Pianist CLAY WULBRECHT is a graduate of the esteemed jazz studies program at Indiana University and also performs with funk rock band Love Salad.

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