Kevin Briggs
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Why Raven and the Wren’s new song is an ‘anthem’ for the band’s singer
State College band Raven and the Wren released “Second Chances,” a new song about singer Natalie Race’s sobriety. → Read More
‘It’s just in my soul.’ Happy Valley music scene newcomer Mary Ann Cleary is making a mark
Local musician Mary Ann Cleary performs at venues across Centre County. → Read More
‘Hard-charging’ band Fireside Collective to perform at Elk Creek Cafe
Americana-roots band Fireside Collective will perform June 23, 2019 at Elk Creek Cafe in Millheim. The Centre County restaurant hosts a variety of up and coming bands. → Read More
Local musicians will celebrate 50th anniversary of Woodstock with benefit concert
State College area musicians will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with a concert to benefit the Acres Project, a nonprofit that supports adults with autism. → Read More
‘Bucket list party’ will raise money for State College area musician fighting cancer
Ken Volz’s Bucket List Party will raise money for the State College area musician who’s facing stomach cancer. → Read More
‘We’re always on a mission to have fun.’ Local band Anchor & Arrow to release new EP
State College band Anchor & Arrow, a husband-wife duo, have released a new album. The band will perform at The State Theatre on April 25. → Read More
‘I’m busy all the time building.’ Central Pa. luthier shares his craft with local musicians
John Mannino of Lumber City Guitars in Mifflin County builds instruments for central Pa. musicians including Andy Tolins. → Read More
The Riversongs Festival is back. Here’s how it helps Penns Valley
The Riversongs Festival at Elk Creek Cafe in Millheim raises money for the Penns Valley Conservation Association. → Read More
Listeners to local FM channel find it has ‘Gone Country.’ So where did The Freq go?
The Freq radio station in State College has moved to an online format. The station, which featured local musicians, is longer at 98.7 FM. → Read More
New ‘straight up country’ music duo forms in Centre County. Here’s where to see it
Kick the Footlights is a new country music duo in Centre County featuring Larry Boggess and Steve Hinckley. The band will perform Jan. 25 at Big Spring Spirits in Bellefonte. → Read More
How music has driven the evolution of Chumley’s in downtown State College
Chumley’s, a gay bar in downtown State College, has moved past the stereotype of what a gay bar should be and has become a popular spot for live music from local musicians in recent years. → Read More
Love hearing Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats live? Check out the State College band’s new album
State College band Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats have released a self-titled album. The band also performs weekly at Otto’s. → Read More
New State College band looks to build a community around its music
Athena and the Night Owls is a new band in State College that plays various venues including Webster’s Bookstore Cafe. → Read More
How Champs created a unique space for live music in downtown State College
Champs in downtown State College opened in early 2017. It has become a popular live music venue, with performers including T-Pain, My Hero Zero and other national and local acts. → Read More
State College yoga studio teams with local musicians for unique classes
Lila Yoga Studio in State College offers yoga sessions with live music from local musicians including Eric Ian Farmer, Caryn Dixon, Pure Cane Sugar and more. → Read More
Local band My Hero Zero marks turning point with introduction of original music
Centre County band My Hero Zero is known for performing cover songs, but will start introducing more original music. → Read More
There’s a new place to hear live music in Centre County, featuring all original tunes
Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery will host live music events on Fridays this fall in Centre Hall. Artists include Raven and the Wren, Chris Rattie and Eric Ian Farmer, all playing original songs. → Read More
Summer concert season is upon us. Here's how one venue is looking to expand
The Lemont Village Association will host the "Raise the Roof" concert on June 3, 2018 to raise money to build a permanent structure for Lemont's summer concert series. → Read More
State High graduate Riley Roth has a music deal in Nashville
State College Area High School graduate Riley Roth recently signed a music deal in Nashville. She has performed at Thon with Eric Ian Farmer. → Read More
3 years after its debut on the airwaves, the Freq has more of a local focus than ever
The Freq radio station plays local musicians, albums and features Live at 5 performances weekly. → Read More