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Foghat returns to Spyglass Ridge Winery to perform with George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Classic rock music from the ‘70s and ‘80s is alive and well in Central Pennsylvania, thanks to Spyglass Ridge Winery, which brings back special guest Foghat. The band will perform with George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Friday, June 24, at 5 p.m., at 105 Carroll Road, Sunbury.
Kathleen Bradley: First African-American model on television's most popular game show
Best known to television audiences as a model on the CBS daytime game show The Price Is Right from 1990-2000, Kathleen Bradley has an impressive resume in the entertainment industry that includes not only modeling, but acting on television and film and music. But this beautiful, groundbreaking woman didn't achieve her success without plenty of hard work, determination, and remembering where she came from.
Born January 10, 1951 in Girard, Ohio, just two miles east of Youngstown....
The Lovely Holly: A One-of-a-Kind Gal
If you grew up in the late '70s and through the '80s as I did, or even through the first half of the '90s, then you more than likely watched CBS's The Price Is Right on occasion, or as often as you could when home from school during holidays and summer vacation. Did any of you ever pretend to be sick, just so you could stay home and watch the show in the morning? I may have done it once or twice. But did you want to watch it for the games and prizes or to see the beautiful models....
Dennis DeYoung brings the music of Styx with ‘The Grand Illusion Tour’
One of the most recognizable voices in the music world today comes to Williamsport, as Dennis DeYoung, founding member and former lead vocalist of Styx, takes the stage for “The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour,” a Legends of Rock production, 7:30 p.m. March 23 at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St.
In 1977, the rock band Styx made history with the release of their breakthrough album “The Grand Illusion,” which reached Triple Platinum certification. DeYoung celebrates that...
Nancy Wilson of Heart debuts new side project band Roadcase Royale
Nancy Wilson, guitarist, singer, songwriter and co-founder of the rock band Heart, has teamed up with former Prince’s New Power Generation band member and R&B singer Liv Warfield to form the soulful, rock super group, Roadcase Royale. Celebrated as one of the seminal musicians in the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Wilson will bring her new band to State College for a performance at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Rockin’ the 70s and 80s: Voice of Foreigner Lou Gramm highlights classic rock concert at CAC
The original voice of Foreigner and one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, Lou Gramm will light up the CAC stage, as Legends of Rock productions presents “Rockin’ the 70s and 80s,” 7:30 p.m. May 26 at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St.
Opening guests for Gramm will be Danville’s own Hybrid Ice performing with John Elefante, former lead singer of Kansas and Kevin Chalfant f...
Linda Ronstadt still using her voice to entertain, encourage and inspire
While she is no longer able to use the golden voice that made her famous over an amazing four-decade career, Linda Ronstadt still has the ability to entertain audiences with her vast musical knowledge, stories about her family and friends, and the extraordinary impact that music has had in her life.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Award-winning singer, author and 2013 National Medal of Arts and Humanities recipient has continued to tour the country, speaking about her legendary care...
Barry Manilow show to feature decades of hits
Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center on March 12 as the music icon embarks on the final tour of a career that has spanned more than four decades.
Appearing with Manilow on the “One Last Time” tour will be nine-time Grammy nominated saxophonist Dave Koz. The two recently shared stages across the U.S. during the first leg of Manilow’s tour earlier this year.
As a singer-songwriter, musician, arranger and producer, Manilow has struck gold with hits su...
9 questions | Stage still belongs to music icon Linda Ronstadt
Parkinson’s disease may have stolen Linda Ronstadt’s singing voice, but it hasn’t taken away her ability to entertain audiences.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Award-winning singer, author and 2013 National Medal of Arts and Humanities recipient has continued to tour the country, speaking about her legendary career in music and her courageous spirit as she fights her illness.
In September 2013, Ronstadt’s autobiography “Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir” was released, becoming a New ...
An old game, a new style and the same fun
Eight lucky couples will be front and center for an evening of laughter, fun and prizes, as legendary game show host Bob Eubanks hosts his “Not So Newlywed Game,” a live replica of the television game show, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St.
“The Newlywed Game” premiered on ABC in 1966, going off and coming back on the air several times over the next three decades from 1966-75, 1976-81, 1985-89 and 1996-98. In the mid-1970s it was the number one syndicated te...
Rosanne Cash revisits roots, childhood with ‘The River & the Thread’
Country music singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash’s 2014 release, “The River & The Thread,” captured the attention of fans and music critics with songs that revisit some of the most important places in her family history. She will perform that album during a Center for the Performing Arts performance on April 9.
“The River & the Thread,” which won three Grammy Awards in February, evokes the American South’s rich, historic landscape The songs portray a multigenerational cast of characters — inclu...
‘A beautiful way to spend an afternoon’: Pro ice skaters, Amy Grant team up for Musselman’s Apple Sauce Family Skating Tribute
Due to the success of last fall’s ice-skating show with country singer-songwriter Sara Evans, the Penn State and State College communities again will enjoy live family entertainment, as the Pegula Ice Arena will again host the Musselman’s Apple Sauce Family Skating Tribute on Oct. 19.
Headlined by two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan and six-time Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant, the star-studded event will feature numerous world champion skaters and Olympic medalists — Silvia Fontan...
Jazz, pop singer Tony Bennett still crooning at 87
Making his first appearance in Williamsport, legendary jazz and pop singer Tony Bennett will perform live at the Community Arts Center on May 15.
Known for popular music, standards, show tunes and jazz, Bennett is perhaps best known for his signature song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” recorded in 1962. Bennett’s daughter, Antonia, will be a guest vocalist.
Still hip with audiences at age 87, the iconic pop and jazz crooner has performed for more years and at a higher level of excellence...
Country legend Clint Black to perform in Williamsport
This year marks the 25th anniversary of country legend Clint Black’s debut smash hit album “Killin’ Time.” Since then, a new wave of younger artists have come through the country music scene and provided plenty of competition along the way. But at 52, Black feels that he has never been better as a musician and continues to hone his craft.
“As a singer and guitarist, I feel like I’m in my prime right now,” he said. “I think as long as I feel that way, I’ll keep going. My vocal cords have never...
Put the family on ice: Country star Sara Evans, Olympic champs to headline family ice-skating event
The State College community will be treated to some family entertainment, as country music superstar Sara Evans and a plethora of Olympic figure-skating champions and their children will headline the Musselman’s Applesauce Family Skating Tribute this weekend at Penn State’s new Pegula Ice Arena.
An award-winning country music singer-songwriter, Evans will perform live in the family-themed show, hosted by skating champions (and parents) Kristi Yamaguchi and Michael Weiss. The event also will f...