The Local Groove Presents
Watch Seasons 1-4 now on the PBS app
The Local Groove Presents is a spin-off of our popular radio show and features musical performances by Pennsylvania artists at WPSU’s studio. Performances in Season 4 include Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s, Caledonia, The Jaded Lips, and Jon Smith’s Voyages,
Episodes
Jon Smith’s Voyages
Season 4 Episode 4 | 27 min
Jon Smith’s Voyages mixes rock, soul, funk, psychedelic, pop, and blues into theatrical rock that is a treat for the eyes and the ears. Watch on the PBS App »
The Jaded Lips
Season 4 Episode 3 | 27 min
The Jaded Lips mix rock, punk, grunge, and blues into a potent mix of homegrown rock n’ soul. Watch on the PBS App »
Caledonia
Season 4 Episode 2 | 27 min
Caledonia play their style of Americana – a mix of roots, country, and bluegrass. Watch on the PBS App »
Ted McCloskey and the Hi-Fi’s
Season 4 Episode 1 | 27 min
State College artists Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s perform their take on rock n’ roll. A mix of rock, grunge, blues, and punk. Watch on the PBS App »
Ma’aM
Season 3 Episode 4 | 27 min
Ma’aM performs a mix of country and rock & roll they call “country junk.” Watch on the PBS App »
Marshmellow Overcoat
Season 3 Episode 3 | 27 min
Marshmellow Overcoat performs classic rock for today. Watch on the PBS App »
Natascha & the Spy Boys
Season 3 Episode 2 | 27 min
Natascha & the Spy Boys perform speakeasy jazz. Watch on the PBS App »
The Pennsoulvanians
Season 3 Episode 1 | 27 min
The Pennsoulvanians play R&B and rap with a backbone. Watch on the PBS App »
Adam and the Armadillos
Season 2 Episode 4 | 27 min
Adam and the Armadillos perform neo-traditionalist country. Watch on the PBS App »
Mellow Honey
Season 2 Episode 3 | 27 min
Mellow Honey perform psychedelic funk rock. Watch on the PBS App »
The Dishonest Fiddlers
Season 2 Episode 2 | 27 min
The Dishonest Fiddlers perform their interpretation of bluegrass, which they call “browngrass.” Watch on the PBS App »
Eric Ian Farmer and Friends
Season 2 Episode 1 | 27 min
The Season 2 premiere episode features Eric Ian Farmer & Friends performing what they call “heart music.” Watch on the PBS App »
Hannah Bingman
Season 1 Episode 4 | 27 min
Episode 4 of The Local Groove Presents, featuring Hannah Bingman, a folk and roots musician from State College. Watch on the PBS App »
Cass and The Bailout Crew
Season 1 Episode 3 | 27 min
Episode 3 of The Local Groove Presents features Cass and the Bailout Crew, a rock band from Williamsport. Watch on the PBS App »
Mama Corn
Season 1 Episode 2 | 27 min
Episode 2 of The Local Groove Presents features Mama Corn, a bluegrass band from central Pennsylvania. Watch on the PBS App »
The Sorters
Season 1 Episode 1 | 27 min
The premiere episode of The Local Groove Presents, featuring The Sorters, an indie roots rock band from northeastern Pennsylvania. Watch on the PBS App »
Watch a sneak peek of The Local Groove Presents as The Sorters perform their track "Four Seasons." Watch on the PBS App »
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