Back Porch GOLD includes local musicians Jim Ahrens, Gary and Joyce Dittman, who have casually played music together on Jim’s back porch for many years. Having gone to the same High School, Jim and Gary became reacquainted a number of years ago while playing guitars together in a Honky Tonk for Community Playhouse, Inc. Their […]
Garrett Heath is a folk musician and songwriter from western Pennsylvania. Raised with a thorough appreciation of the likes of Springsteen, Dylan, and Young, he began playing guitar and writing songs in high school. His musical journey began under the moniker, ‘The Alabaster Jar,’ under which he released two solo albums in 2009 and 2011. […]
The Wyllis Street Band includes locals, Stephen Woods on rhythm guitar, Andy Young on lead guitar and vocals, CJ Hurley on vocals, Marc Rickard percussion and vocals and Jess Rosen with vocals. The bands genre includes rock, blues and a variety of classics and some more obscure songs ranging from the 60’s through the 90’s.The […]
Hannah is a 4 piece band from Western PA. The alt pop quartet specializes in original music with a few reimagined covers sprinkled in. They weave together powerful vocals, blues-infused guitar riffs, solid bass lines, and intricate rhythms to create an exciting soundscape for their refreshingly honest lyrics. Band members: Check out the video below!
Optimistic Apocalypse is a singer songwriter from the Erie area who has been making music for over a decade. Bringing you indie-rock originals written from the heart. This concert was filmed/produced by Dave Schroeder (Digg it Dave) at the Performing Artists Collective Alliance in Erie, PA. Set list: Please check out these links for more […]
When Bluesman Max Schang met Clint Hoover at a recording session in 2018, he knew he found a kindred spirit when Clint launched into Swing 42, by Django Reinhardt, on his harmonica. Max always had a great love for Django’s music, travelling many times to Paris, which ultimately led to the recording of his ‘Time […]
Brooke Surgener is an indie folk/pop singer songwriter with a bright voice that leaves a big impact. The award winning Erie native has been writing and performing since the age of 10. She is also a multi-instrumentalist, creating catchy sounds using instruments ranging from guitar, piano, mandolin, ukulele and banjo. Best known for her expressive […]
The Oil City Arts Council is proud to present First Night Oil City 2021, carrying on its popular tradition of ringing in the new year with enjoyable family-friendly activities in downtown Oil City. Set for December 31, 2020 during the late afternoon and evening hours, First Night Oil City 2021 will take place on a […]
Born right here in Oil City, PA in 1984, Randy began fostering a love of music by learning to play the piano at a young age. However, he never began his journey in the local public music scene until his mid-20’s when he became the front man of the popular local band ‘Constant Distraction’ in […]
Acoustic Earle is a local acoustic band composed of Richard Atha, vocalist, and Jimmi Holmes, guitarist. The band plays a broad range of crowd favorites and originals that includes rock, blues and country music, containing influences from Nashville to Seattle.The members like to focus on presenting simple versions of songs with their vocals and instruments, […]
The Wyllis Street Band comprises Steve Woods, on rhythm guitar, Andy Young on lead guitar and vocals, Marc Rickard, percussion and vocals and Jess Rosen vocals.The band started 7 years ago with Steve and Andy just practicing for several years. Marc was a great addition a year and a half ago with his percussion and […]
