The Local Groove Presents: Performances from Pennsylvania Musicians

Band members in vintage attire performing on piano, guitar, and drums.

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 »

Aired 10/26/24

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 »

Aired 10/19/24

Man playing an acousting guitar and singing into a microphone with man playing violin and another man playing drums in the background.

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 »

Aired 10/12/24

Man playing guitar and singing next to woman playing a tambourine and singing.

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 »

Aired 10/05/24

Woman playing guitar and singing into a microphone next to a man playing guitar.

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 »

Aired 05/25/24

Three musicians playing guitars and keyboard.

Marshmellow Overcoat

Season 3 Episode 3 | 27 min

Marshmellow Overcoat performs classic rock for today. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 05/18/24

Four middle age men playing musical instruments along with woman singing into a microphone.

Natascha & the Spy Boys

Season 3 Episode 2 | 27 min

Natascha & the Spy Boys perform speakeasy jazz. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 05/11/24

Group of musicians playing musical instruments and singing.

The Pennsoulvanians

Season 3 Episode 1 | 27 min

The Pennsoulvanians play R&B and rap with a backbone. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 05/04/24

Gabe Stillman

Season 2 Episode 5 | 27 min

Gabe Stillman performs the blues. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 11/25/23

Two men wearing cowboy hats and playing guitars.

Adam and the Armadillos

Season 2 Episode 4 | 27 min

Adam and the Armadillos perform neo-traditionalist country. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 11/18/23

Mellow Honey

Season 2 Episode 3 | 27 min

Mellow Honey perform psychedelic funk rock. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 11/11/23

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 »

Aired 11/04/23

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 »

Aired 10/28/23

Woman playing banjo and singing into a microphone with man playing an upright bass and drummer in the background.

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 »

Aired 04/01/23

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 »

Aired 03/25/23

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 »

Aired 03/18/23

Man with bear, ball cap and sunglasses playing an acoustic guitar while singing into a microphone along with another man with a long beard playing guitar in the background.

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 »

Aired 03/11/23