The Mantells

Saturday, September 5th @ 10:00pm

The Mantells play some of the best songs from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, but not just the same old stuff everyone else plays. They choose great classics but not the songs you hear every week. It’s always good to hear Tommy Tutone thrown into a broad mix of music.

The Keystone Ska Exchange

Saturday, August 28th @ 10:00pm

The Keystone Ska Exchange is a straight ska outfit based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Our sound is very “rootsy”. We’re not out to impress people with odd time signatures, key-changing chord progressions, and drop tuning – we hope to make people dance and enjoy themselves. Music should be fun and we try to have as much as possible. We keep it plain and simple – filling the voids with catchy riffs, and honest lyrics. Where other bands try to be the next new thing we take it back to the roots – even covering songs straight from ‘Studio 1 (Jamaica). During the summer of 2007 Cornball had returned to Williamsport from Phoenix Arizona with the goal of forming a ska band. Jamming with at that time roomate Al Meck they decided that it was time Williamsport had a decent Ska band to call its own. A few lineup changes later and The Keystone Ska Exchange is now ready to take stride. We’re not here to lie to you and say that this is the best thing to hit your ears or anything like that. I just hope you enjoy our music as much as we enjoy playing it.

http://www.myspace.com/keyskax

The Dirty Nickels

Saturday, August 21st @ 10:00pm

“The Dirty Nickels are a unique trio that love to find a groove. The band blends blues, funk, rock, R&B, and soul, for a sound reminiscent of the classic blues/rock scene of the late 60s and 70s that brought us such greats as the Allman Brothers, the Blues Brothers, etc. Extremely talented musicians, The Dirty Nickels love to ride the groove for all it’s worth. Quite frankly, they do it quite well.” -Billtown Blues Association

ANTARES J. BARR

AUGUST 14TH @ 10:00pm

Antares is helping us out with a last minute cancellation and hooking you up with her amazing vocals. Come in and check  out what you’ve been missing on Sunday nights at Rumrunners. No cover charge tonight. There’s no reason not to check out RR’s accompanied by Antares.

RON FLEEGER AND THE STRANGER

SATURDAY – AUGUST 7TH @ 10:00pm

“Acoustic Rock & Roll trio Ron Fleeger & The Stranger was brought to life by Pennsylvania regional musicians Ron Fleeger (lead vocals/guitar), Keith C. Kavanaugh (drums/percussion/backing vocals), and Ian Fink (bass/backing vocals). Conceived in the fall of 2007 they barreled into the Independent Rock&Roll scene armed not with huge drums and stacked amps but acoustic guitars, minimal drums, and a mellow bottom end. What would motivate a band to bring such a minimal setup to the stage in such an incredibly competitive industry? Desire to change,progress and separate from the pack! A band with undeniable work ethic Ron Fleeger & The Stranger make every effort to master and maintain their craft by creating and recreating the music that feels the most natural to them and their fans… Rock&Roll! Their energetic stage presence is complimented by a professional and understanding attitude for both the audience and the venue. When it’s all said and done the audience is already looking forward to the next show… with ear drums still intact.”

Since 1997 the members of Ron Fleeger & The Stranger have been a constant presence in the independent music scene. Booked at festivals, private functions, theatres, coffee houses, workshops, night clubs and taverns they worked hard at establishing the ethics and chops that, today, have become the very backbone of the band. They have performed in front of celebrities, politicians, and just about everyone else in between. Eleven years later, experience in hand, RF&TS knows what needs to be done and how to do it. Their original catalog boasts creative hooks and upbeat tempos while their cover selection provides you with only one option… to get on your feet and dance!
With an ever growing audience of dedicated fanatics and an always increasing catalog of songs, RF&TS are fully prepared to provide the soundtrack and excitement to any function!

GARY BROWN WITH BUSHMASTER

SATURDAY – JULY 31st @ 10:00pm

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/538802.html?nav=5016

“…Chicago Blues with a truckload of groove…” – Starr Tucker, NY Waste Magazine “

“…Brown is massively funky, and uncorks truckloads of energy…” – Michael Molenda, Editor, Guitar Player Magazine

“…His guitar playing rivals the great blues and rock stars that helped establish what it means to be a true rock star…” – PensEyeView.com

“…Gary Brown plays his guitar with real fire in his belly. We suppose it might be considered the ultimate compliment but we wish we could play the guitar just like him. Stirring stuff, indeed…” – BluesBunny.com (Glasgow, Scotland)

http://www.myspace.com/BushmasterBlues

▧ LUMPY GRAVY ▧

SATURDAY – JULY 24th @ 10:00pm

Williamsport’s own jam band, Lumpy Gravy, was formed when Owen MacDonald and Brett Kahn, former members of Kind-a-Mind, began jamming with Mike and John Snyder. Doug McMinn, who played with MacDonald in the George Wesley Band, signed on in the spring of 1998, along with percussionist Ken Damilio. Now, two drummers and three bass players later, Gravy has a new lease on life. MacDonald (guitar, vocals) and McMinn (sax, guitar, vocals) are joined by Aaron Sauers on drums and Jimmy Lovcik on bass in the refurbished lineup. Sauers’ jazzy, eccentric style and Lovcik’s solid but imaginative bass work keep the famous Gravy groove going at peak efficiency. Lovcik has played hundreds of gigs in the last five years with the widely touring Strawberry Jam and Jack’s Farm, While Sauers comes to the band from Downside Sounder and many other local acts including early punk band…..Swan Dive. “Mango”, the bands 2002 CD release, has been well received and the band has just finished a second CD of original music titiled “GRASShopper”. We are getting ready to go back into the studio again to start work on our 3rd CD….Although lately we’ve been playing around with the idea of doing a live recording instead. We shall see.

▧ Black~N~Blues ▧

Saturday, July 17th @ 10:00pm

The band, in it’s current form, started on New Years eve of 2003. Farley, Stopper, and Cumming’s father, Dick Cummings, got together to jam one day, liked what they heard and landed the New Years gig at the Bullfrog Brewery, in Williamsport Pa. Dick ended up not able to make the gig, and sent his son as a substitute.

Farley had originally played in a band with Rich under the name of Black-n-Blues that never solidified. Being a fan of local music hero Doug McMinn, Farley invited McMinn to play saxophone to add something different for a blues band in the area. The four played their first gig together that night and had a blast, won the crowd, and felt a musical chemistry that was undeniable. Farley and Cummings finally found the Black-n-Blues they had been searching for, and the name just seemed to carry over.

The band becomes tighter and more intensely dynamic each gig they play. BNB recently had a chance to perform as the opening act for The Blue Oyster Cult at the Community Arts Center, a definite notch on the belt for the band. March 25th of 2007 Black-n-Blues competed in a regional blues competition and took first place! Making BNB a semifinalist in the International Blues Competition held in Memphis Tennessee in 2008.

▧ HAYLEY ▨

SATURDAY – JULY 3RD @ 10:00PM

Like a good shot of whiskey, Hayley is raw yet sophisticated, simple but refined. It’s an acquired taste that keeps you coming back until it becomes your drink of choice. The sound becomes familiar but always provides you with a new experience every time you listen. If avant-garde is the 21st century sound, Hayley is top shelf.

Hayley is based out of Williamsport, Pennsylvania showcasing some of its most talented young musicians. Stemming from diverse musical backgrounds, all of Hayley has grown up experimenting within many different genres based on their eclectic combination of musical influences: including previous bands, personal tastes, and each member’s hard working family music history. Hayley plays very honest experimental rock that still manages to stay true to a traditional hit song form. The hook is to transform each song into an emotional live performance.

Growing up around the music business, Hayley learned all aspects of the industry before most musicians learned their first chord progression. Focusing on producing an intimate and exciting live experience, Hayley wants their provocative sound and relationship with the audience to keep their fan base always wanting and expecting more. Hayley breaks the barriers of current rock music by injecting their bold precision into classic rock’s epic standards. Learning from past experience and continually evolving into the modern precedent, Hayley’s ability to remain innovative provides them the opportunity to challenge the status quo and surpass all expectations of the current scene, lulling their audience into sweet submission.

http://www.myspace.com/hayleyrockmusic

The Mantells

Saturday, June 19th @ 10:00pm

The Mantells play some of the best songs from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, but not just the same old stuff everyone else plays. They choose great classics but not the songs you hear every week. It’s always good to hear Tommy Tutone thrown into a broad mix of music.

Royal Benson

Saturday, June 12th @ 10:00pm

It all started in February 2007 when Jordan Thompson (at that time keyboardist for the band Cootie Brown) sat in on drums with Matt Fern and Adam Tarin for a recording session at Ekora Studios. The recording went very well so the trio decided to pursue things further. They started playing gigs in the summer 2007 and then played more and more frequently as 2008 rolled around.

In spring 2008 it was decided the sound of the band was not reaching its full potential. The band started looking for another member, and began talking to bassists around the Central Pennsylvania. After some correspondence with some different players in the area, Tim Meyers eventually came to a practice in Late 2008. Tim fit in like a custom, Italian leather, hand made glove. As of Junary 2009, Tim was officially a member of Royal Benson.

In January 2009 Tim played his first gig which at that time was also their biggest gig to date, a Saturday night at the Bullfrog Brewery in Williamsport, Pa. That same night saxophone player Michael ‘Fort’ Fortunato sat in for the first of what would become many gigs with Royal Benson. The Bullfrog Brewery show was a big success and the group moved on with that Line up.

Since then, the Band has played many shows in State College, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Harrisburg and more. Summer 2009 is looking great for Royal Benson, with shows booked at new venues in new places things are looking good, and Fall 2009 is looking even better as Royal Benson will be making it’s first trips to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Mel Mounds and the Get Down Sounds

Saturday, June 5th @ 10:30pm

Mel Mounds – Drums, Roscoe Gibson – Guitar, Lord Chesterfield – Bass, Duke Chocula – Keys and Guitar, Maxine Hooper – vocals, Yvonne Curtis – Trumpet, Montrane White – Sax.

http://www.myspace.com/melmounds

George Wesley

Saturday, May 29th @ 10:00pm

George Wesley has written and performed his own infectious music for over four decades creating many memorable songs influenced by the blend of rock’n roll and Caribbean sounds.  Through his countless stops up and down the east coast of the U.S. and in the islands of the Caribbean, people have enjoyed listening and dancing to the original music of George Wesley.

Through the years George has been a headliner at many festivals as well as playing the same stage with a long list of well known artists including The Wailers, Santana, Black Uhuru and Jimmy Cliff.

In 2008 George was voted ‘Best Singer-Songwriter’ by Diamond City Readers Poll.

The music, itself, captures musicians as well as people just out for a good time because George writes from his musical roots… Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead and other diverse influences.  Along with outstanding musicianship and professionalism, George delivers his musical story with warmth and sincerity through clear and effortless singing that only comes to artists with years of honing their skills.

In addition to his original material George Wesley does a “Tribute to Bob Marley” in which he covers Bob Marley “twisted up and smoked” George Wesley style!  He also covers the following artists in his own unique style: Peter Tosh… Jimmy Cliff… Jimi Hendrix… The Rolling Stones… Eric Clapton… Dylan… Grateful Dead… Stevie Ray Vaughn and many more.

The Dirty Nickels

Saturday, May 22nd @ 10:00pm

“The Dirty Nickels are a unique trio that love to find a groove. The band blends blues, funk, rock, R&B, and soul, for a sound reminiscent of the classic blues/rock scene of the late 60s and 70s that brought us such greats as the Allman Brothers, the Blues Brothers, etc. Extremely talented musicians, The Dirty Nickels love to ride the groove for all it’s worth. Quite frankly, they do it quite well.” -Billtown Blues Association

Lynn & The Farley 5

Farewell Tour

Saturday, May 15th @ 10:00pm

Sean Farley on electric guitar and vocals/ David Lynn on acoustic guitar and vocals/ Jimmy Lovcik on Bass/ Shaun Gilmour drums and advanced percussion

http://www.myspace.com/thelynnandfarley4

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lynn-and-Farley-4/95815114748?ref=ts

R.T & The Earthtones

Saturday, May 8th @ 10:00pm

A long, long time ago… twenty-two years actually…The Earthtones formed in State College, PA, a.k.a. Penn State. Early on, The Earthtones earned a reputation for being a great band to see if you wanted to guarantee yourself…a deep groove to dance to…music with positive words to sing along with…and an occasion of undeniable celebration. Many of their fans are international students who have taken The Earthtones recordings back home to every corner of the world.

RT has always said, “It starts with the music”, and with this simple philosophy he has guided The Earthtones to success opening up for major reggae acts like “The Wailers”, “Ziggy Marley”, “Culture”, and “Burning Spear” to name a few.

http://www.theearthtones.net/

Rumrunners – Sun Gazette

Thursday – April 29th, 2010

The Sun Gazette featured us in this week’s publication of the Showcase. They did a really nice write up of what we have going on and what the place is all about. We encourage you to pick up a copy or subscribe to the Sun Gazette weekly. They provide a lot of great articles especially in the Showcase and interview quite a few of the bands that play at Rumrunners. Special thanks to Len Mahonski for the article and to Rashelle Carey for snapping some great pictures. Keep supporting your local businesses and artists. It’s amazing to see how well downtown Williamsport is doing.

Shade Tree Mechanics

Saturday – May 1st @ 10:00pm

Williamsport’s SHADE TREE MECHANICS are a traditional rhythm and blues band featuring the music of Muddy Waters, Albert King, Bobby Bland and a fistful of fine original songs. Led by Doug McMinn on guitar and vocals, the group specializes in concise arrangements of classic tunes with strong vocals and infectious grooves. Drummer Craig Waltman and bassist Bob Yoas are veterans of countless bands. Waltman played with regional country kingpin Johnny Jolin and Yoas led the fine Beatles tribute band Rubber Soul.

DOUG McMINN, vocals and guitar

A founder of the Billtown Blues Festival and one of Lycoming County’s busiest musicians, Doug made his West Branch debut with Barbara Singer in 1982.  He was a member of the Impromptu Blues Band, which inaugurated live music at Franco’s Lounge in Williamsport and played at the first Billtown Blues Festival.  Doug was a member of State College’s AAA Blues Band, whose CD “High Water” won Billboard Magazine’s “Best Unsigned Band” contest in 1998.  Doug represented the Billtown Blues Association at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2002 as a member of Blues and Gasoline and in 2008 with Black’n'Blues.  In addition to his successful solo act, Doug plays with blues rockers Black ‘n Blues, the Doug McMinn Jazz Quartet, and beloved Billtown jam band Lumpy Gravy.

CRAIG WALTMAN, drums

Craig came to the Mechanics from the widely touring Johnny Jolin Band.  A drummer since the age of five, Craig also played with the Studebakers and Dirty Bird.  He is currently a member of Milltown Blues.

BOB YOAS, bass

Bob was the leader of Rubber Soul, a popular Beatles tribute band, which recently disbanded.  In addition to his duties with Pepper Street,  he finds the time to hold down the bottom for the Mechanics.  One of Williamsport’s best bassists, Bob has played with Bluezilla, Rhythm Face and Loni Gamble & Sound Cheque.

We are going to attempt to provide a good live stream of the show on Ustream
Click HERE to view it after 9pm on Saturday night.

Lumpy Gravy

Saturday – April 24th @ 10:00pm

Williamsport’s own jam band, Lumpy Gravy, was formed when Owen MacDonald and Brett Kahn, former members of Kind-a-Mind, began jamming with Mike and John Snyder. Doug McMinn, who played with MacDonald in the George Wesley Band, signed on in the spring of 1998, along with percussionist Ken Damilio. Now, two drummers and three bass players later, Gravy has a new lease on life. MacDonald (guitar, vocals) and McMinn (sax, guitar, vocals) are joined by Aaron Sauers on drums and Jimmy Lovcik on bass in the refurbished lineup. Sauers’ jazzy, eccentric style and Lovcik’s solid but imaginative bass work keep the famous Gravy groove going at peak efficiency. Lovcik has played hundreds of gigs in the last five years with the widely touring Strawberry Jam and Jack’s Farm, While Sauers comes to the band from Downside Sounder and many other local acts including early punk band…..Swan Dive. “Mango”, the bands 2002 CD release, has been well received and the band has just finished a second CD of original music titiled “GRASShopper”. We are getting ready to go back into the studio again to start work on our 3rd CD….Although lately we’ve been playing around with the idea of doing a live recording instead. We shall see.

We are going to attempt to provide a good live stream of the show on Ustream
Click HERE to view it after 9pm on Saturday night.

The Dirty Nickels

Saturday, April 17th @ 10:00pm

“The Dirty Nickels are a unique trio that love to find a groove. The band blends blues, funk, rock, R&B, and soul, for a sound reminiscent of the classic blues/rock scene of the late 60s and 70s that brought us such greats as the Allman Brothers, the Blues Brothers, etc. Extremely talented musicians, The Dirty Nickels love to ride the groove for all it’s worth. Quite frankly, they do it quite well.” -Billtown Blues Association

Antares Barr

Sunday, April 11th @ 8:00pm

Antares J. Barr is a 26 year old singer-songwriter who abandoned her classical voice training to belt her sultry, soulful, folksy acoustic rock at venues like the Cellblock, club Z, and the Coffee & Tea Room. She has been a featured acoustic performer at the Absorb Williamsport Music Festival for the past two years. Antares J. Barr produces a live original tune each week on her Youtube video blog, and she will release her first full-length album this winter. She’ll be bringing the mellow acoustic side of the Williamsport music scene to Rumrunners Pub and Eatery every Sunday night from 8-10 pm, starting April 11th. Come relax and enjoy the last bit of the weekend at Rumrunners!

Black~N~Blues

Saturday, April 10th @ 10:30pm

The band, in it’s current form, started on New Years eve of 2003. Farley, Stopper, and Cumming’s father, Dick Cummings, got together to jam one day, liked what they heard and landed the New Years gig at the Bullfrog Brewery, in Williamsport Pa. Dick ended up not able to make the gig, and sent his son as a substitute.

Farley had originally played in a band with Rich under the name of Black-n-Blues that never solidified. Being a fan of local music hero Doug McMinn, Farley invited McMinn to play saxophone to add something different for a blues band in the area. The four played their first gig together that night and had a blast, won the crowd, and felt a musical chemistry that was undeniable. Farley and Cummings finally found the Black-n-Blues they had been searching for, and the name just seemed to carry over.

The band becomes tighter and more intensely dynamic each gig they play. BNB recently had a chance to perform as the opening act for The Blue Oyster Cult at the Community Arts Center, a definite notch on the belt for the band. March 25th of 2007 Black-n-Blues competed in a regional blues competition and took first place! Making BNB a semifinalist in the International Blues Competition held in Memphis Tennessee in 2008.

The Keystone Ska Exchange

Saturday, April 3rd @ 10:00pm

The Keystone Ska Exchange is a straight ska outfit based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Our sound is very “rootsy”. We’re not out to impress people with odd time signatures, key-changing chord progressions, and drop tuning – we hope to make people dance and enjoy themselves. Music should be fun and we try to have as much as possible. We keep it plain and simple – filling the voids with catchy riffs, and honest lyrics. Where other bands try to be the next new thing we take it back to the roots – even covering songs straight from ‘Studio 1 (Jamaica). During the summer of 2007 Cornball had returned to Williamsport from Phoenix Arizona with the goal of forming a ska band. Jamming with at that time roomate Al Meck they decided that it was time Williamsport had a decent Ska band to call its own. A few lineup changes later and The Keystone Ska Exchange is now ready to take stride. We’re not here to lie to you and say that this is the best thing to hit your ears or anything like that. I just hope you enjoy our music as much as we enjoy playing it.

http://www.myspace.com/keyskax

Halfmoon Heartattack

Saturday, March 27th @ 10:00pm
American roots rock with an Alternative-Indie twist.

http://www.myspace.com/halfmoonheartattack

Pirate Party with Hayley

Thursday, March 25th @ 10:00pm

Come to Rumrunners to hear the best original rock performed by the best group of guys around. They took a short break but now they’re back to bring the house down. There will be prizes including a Rum Club Membership awarded to the best dressed pirate or wench. Drink specials and awesomeness all around. See you there!

R.T & The Earthtones

Saturday, March 20th @ 10:00pm

A long, long time ago… twenty-two years actually…The Earthtones formed in State College, PA, a.k.a. Penn State. Early on, The Earthtones earned a reputation for being a great band to see if you wanted to guarantee yourself…a deep groove to dance to…music with positive words to sing along with…and an occasion of undeniable celebration. Many of their fans are international students who have taken The Earthtones recordings back home to every corner of the world.

RT has always said, “It starts with the music”, and with this simple philosophy he has guided The Earthtones to success opening up for major reggae acts like “The Wailers”, “Ziggy Marley”, “Culture”, and “Burning Spear” to name a few.

http://www.theearthtones.net/

Lux Bridge

St. Patrick’s Day 2010 @ 10:00pm

If you enjoy toe-tapping, foot stomping, high energy Celtic music, Lux Bridge is the acoustic band for you! This trio is comprised of Kate Brosky on fiddle, Kerrin Kampa on wooden flute and whistle, and Chris Carithers on guitar. Lux Bridge formed in September 2007, and Chris became guitarist in February 2009. Lux Bridge has played regularly on Fridays at Puirséil’s, Lewisburg’s Irish Pub, as well as music festivals throughout the area, including Front Street Station’s St. Patrick’s Celebration in Northumberland, the Central PA Festival of the Arts in State College, Absorb in Williamsport, and the Celtic Festival at the Spyglass Ridge Winery in Sunbury. Lux Bridge has performed in the Capital Lounge at the Williamsport Community Arts Center and has helped raise money for both the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and the West Branch School. Lux Bridge is pleased to continually book performances at venues throughout Central PA. These dynamic musicians honor the traditional Celtic sound while incorporating each member’s musical influences. Lux Bridge’s infectious sound and spirit are sure to bring out the “Irish” in anyone!

http://www.myspace.com/luxbridge

Bushmaster with Gary Brown

Saturday, March 13th @ 10:00pm

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/538802.html?nav=5016

“…Chicago Blues with a truckload of groove…” – Starr Tucker, NY Waste Magazine “

“…Brown is massively funky, and uncorks truckloads of energy…” – Michael Molenda, Editor, Guitar Player Magazine

“…His guitar playing rivals the great blues and rock stars that helped establish what it means to be a true rock star…” – PensEyeView.com

“…Gary Brown plays his guitar with real fire in his belly. We suppose it might be considered the ultimate compliment but we wish we could play the guitar just like him. Stirring stuff, indeed…” – BluesBunny.com (Glasgow, Scotland)

http://www.myspace.com/BushmasterBlues

Royal Benson

Saturday, March 6th @ 10:00pm

It all started in February 2007 when Jordan Thompson (at that time keyboardist for the band Cootie Brown) sat in on drums with Matt Fern and Adam Tarin for a recording session at Ekora Studios. The recording went very well so the trio decided to pursue things further. They started playing gigs in the summer 2007 and then played more and more frequently as 2008 rolled around.

In spring 2008 it was decided the sound of the band was not reaching its full potential. The band started looking for another member, and began talking to bassists around the Central Pennsylvania. After some correspondence with some different players in the area, Tim Meyers eventually came to a practice in Late 2008. Tim fit in like a custom, Italian leather, hand made glove. As of Junary 2009, Tim was officially a member of Royal Benson.

In January 2009 Tim played his first gig which at that time was also their biggest gig to date, a Saturday night at the Bullfrog Brewery in Williamsport, Pa. That same night saxophone player Michael ‘Fort’ Fortunato sat in for the first of what would become many gigs with Royal Benson. The Bullfrog Brewery show was a big success and the group moved on with that Line up.

Since then, the Band has played many shows in State College, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Harrisburg and more. Summer 2009 is looking great for Royal Benson, with shows booked at new venues in new places things are looking good, and Fall 2009 is looking even better as Royal Benson will be making it’s first trips to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The Mantells

Saturday, February 27th @ 10:00pm

The Mantells play some of the best songs from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, but not just the same old stuff everyone else plays. They choose great classics but not the songs you hear every week. It’s always good to hear Tommy Tutone thrown into a broad mix of music.

Blue Sky Mission Club

Saturday, February 20th @ 10:00pm

“Once in a while, a rare while, a band comes along that defines itself in a new way with their own style of music and that is exactly what Blue Sky Mission Club has done. They have combined zydeco, jazz, blues, pop and soulgrass and the mix worked.”

-Rob Taylor ERI Jams Magazine, Erie, PA

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Sky-Mission-Club/52938601123

http://www.myspace.com/blueskymissionclub

http://popup.lala.com/popup/2810527685447821361

Mardi Gras with The Flipside

Friday, February 12th @ 10:00pm

Featuring Frank Casale, Shane Wittman & Rock Anello. Take a walk on the Flipside! Weary of the pound-pound of a lot of acts? Then take a walk on the Flipside and be smoothed over by the soulful sounds of this dynamic acoustic trio. Genuine harmony vocals guide you on a soothing sonic journey guaranteed to bring peace to your heart and a smile to your soul. The Flipside specializes in mellow classic rock, but dips into a variety of influences, including folk, country, blues, and even big band. Don’t miss this act!! And remember, you gotta Flip-it to get it!

- video courtesy of Lonnie Wilcox

Mardi Gras with The Earthtones

Saturday, February 13th @ 10:00pm

A long, long time ago… twenty-two years actually…The Earthtones formed in State College, PA, a.k.a. Penn State. Early on, The Earthtones earned a reputation for being a great band to see if you wanted to guarantee yourself…a deep groove to dance to…music with positive words to sing along with…and an occasion of undeniable celebration. Many of their fans are international students who have taken The Earthtones recordings back home to every corner of the world.

RT has always said, “It starts with the music”, and with this simple philosophy he has guided The Earthtones to success opening up for major reggae acts like “The Wailers”, “Ziggy Marley”, “Culture”, and “Burning Spear” to name a few.

http://www.theearthtones.net/

Dirty Mojo

Saturday, February 6th @ 10:00pm

http://www.myspace.com/dirtymojopa

Shawn Strickland has played harmonica for 10 year in various bands and has sat in with bands from Va Beach to Los Angeles. His influences include Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williams, Little Walter, Big Walter, Sonny Terry, and James Cotton, John Popper, and Jason Ricci.

Gary Strickland started playing bass with his grandfather, Red Edwards, as a boy and has been playing guitar for bands like Whiskey River and Triple Shot for over twenty five years. His influences include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rickey Medlocke, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Ed King, Steve Gaines, Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes, Billy Gibbons, Eric Clapton and Larry Tickle

Dick Cummings has played drums for many years and has been in countless bands of many styles. Some of Dick’s influences include David Garabaldi, John Bonham, Bob Morrison, Lou and Danny Fiest, Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, and Lou Mauro.

Alex Boyce comes from a guitar background but has transitioned his knowledge of music to other instruments, such as the Bass, for Dirty Mojo. His influences include Buddy Guy, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Eric Clapton, Chris Bovard and Colin Beatty, as well as many others.

Bushmaster with Gary Brown

Saturday, January 30th @ 10:00pm

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/538802.html?nav=5016

“…Chicago Blues with a truckload of groove…” – Starr Tucker, NY Waste Magazine “

“…Brown is massively funky, and uncorks truckloads of energy…” – Michael Molenda, Editor, Guitar Player Magazine

“…His guitar playing rivals the great blues and rock stars that helped establish what it means to be a true rock star…” – PensEyeView.com

“…Gary Brown plays his guitar with real fire in his belly. We suppose it might be considered the ultimate compliment but we wish we could play the guitar just like him. Stirring stuff, indeed…” – BluesBunny.com (Glasgow, Scotland)

http://www.myspace.com/BushmasterBlues

Lights Over Ashfield

Acoustic Duo

Saturday, January 23rd @ 10:00pm

What happens when you distill rock essence into a single, soul-infused guitar and soaring, harmony-laden vocal? Lights Over Ashfield, one of Central Pennsylvania’s hottest bands, answers that by stripping everything but the awesome out of their charged acoustic shows. With a combined two-and-a-half decades of experience, LOA’s Damian Gessel, vocals, and Jamie Rodgers, guitar, are adept at mixing classic and new rock into a creation of their own. Buoyed by Gessel’s by turns towering and silky smooth vocals, the duo tears through everything from AC/DC to Coldplay, at all times maintaining a party atmosphere.

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/537918.html?nav=5016

The Dirty Nickels

Saturday, January 16th @ 10:00pm

“The Dirty Nickels are a unique trio that love to find a groove. The band blends blues, funk, rock, R&B, and soul, for a sound reminiscent of the classic blues/rock scene of the late 60s and 70s that brought us such greats as the Allman Brothers, the Blues Brothers, etc. Extremely talented musicians, The Dirty Nickels love to ride the groove for all it’s worth. Quite frankly, they do it quite well.” -Billtown Blues Association

The Keystone Ska Exchange

Saturday, January 9th @ 10:00pm

The Keystone Ska Exchange is a straight ska outfit based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Our sound is very “rootsy”. We’re not out to impress people with odd time signatures, key-changing chord progressions, and drop tuning – we hope to make people dance and enjoy themselves. Music should be fun and we try to have as much as possible. We keep it plain and simple – filling the voids with catchy riffs, and honest lyrics. Where other bands try to be the next new thing we take it back to the roots – even covering songs straight from ‘Studio 1 (Jamaica). During the summer of 2007 Cornball had returned to Williamsport from Phoenix Arizona with the goal of forming a ska band. Jamming with at that time roomate Al Meck they decided that it was time Williamsport had a decent Ska band to call its own. A few lineup changes later and The Keystone Ska Exchange is now ready to take stride. We’re not here to lie to you and say that this is the best thing to hit your ears or anything like that. I just hope you enjoy our music as much as we enjoy playing it.

http://www.myspace.com/keyskax

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Saturday January 2nd @ 10:00pm