Pittsburgh’s western swing & classic country band Mo Taters and the Gravy Train

Pittsburgh Honer Harmonica Master, Charlie Barath (aka: Moe Taters) is bringing his latest project to Club VOMA!

Born as a “one-off” project for a “one-time” event, Moe Taters and The Gravy Train turned out to be so

much fun for the five musicians involved that they decided to let it roll. In fact, immediately upon stepping

off the bandstand at that first show, each member excitedly asked, “So when’s the next gig?”

And so it began.

This talented group of musicians brings you some of the best Western Swing and Vintage Country Music

around, coupled with some fun and catchy originals of their own, all guaranteed to get your boots moving.

The band is led by Charlie Barath on Lead Vocals and just the right amount of Harmonica. Pete Freeman’s

mastery of the Pedal Steel is a big part of this band’s sound, as is the truly amazing Guitar work of Donnie

Bell. The Gravy Train also boasts a stellar rhythm section made up of the one-and-only “Taco” on Bass

Guitar, and Bert Lerini in the driver’s seat on Drums.

So keep your eyes open for Moe Taters, and don’t miss a chance to catch The Gravy Train!

Admission: $15 (VIP Members/Student $12)            BYOB (21+)

Doors @ 7pm                      Music @ 7:30pm 

Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of The Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Kevin Moore, keys and Vince Taglieri on drums.

Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend. He has played all major clubs, show venues and festivals in the Pittsburgh area, recorded for “Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood” TV program, was a guest soloist with River City Brass Band, performed at Heinz Hall and Benedum Center with Tony Bennet, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Johnnie Mathis and many other stars. He has also performed with many legendary jazz and big band greats.

Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8

Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)          BYOB (21+)

                Doors @ 7pm                             Music @ 7:30pm  

The Boyz are back!

Back Page was popular in the 1990's. They opened for Toby Keith, The Guess Who, Sizzle Jam with Night Ranger and Oldies Spring Break at the War Memorial. The band consists of Gary Mapes (vocals), Gene Suto (keyboard), Ron Riley (bass), Tim Cicotello (guitar), together again with Scott “Goomba” Rossage on drums.

Admission: $10 (VIP/Student $8)     BYOB (21+)

Doors @ 7pm                      Music @ 7:30pm 

VOMA Presents:

From Bend Oregon

Jeshua Marshall & Beans on Toast

With opening act: The Rusty Shakles

Come out on a Wednesday evening to enjoy Jeshua Marshall & Beans on Toast, touring musicians from Oregon in the intimate, Club VOMA. Johnstown’s The Rusty Shakles will kick off this special show.

Listen to Beans on Toast: https://beansontoastmusic.com/videos/

Listen to Jeshua Marshall: https://jeshuamarshall.com

Admission: $15 (VIP/Student $12)     BYOB (21+)

Doors @ 6:30pm                         Music @ 7:00pm     

Screech Owl is a rock n roll band.  They are: Justin Giuffre // lead guitar and vocals; Mike Giuffre // keys; Micah Mood // drums and vocals; Ryan Stacy // bass; and Chris Verbano // rhythm guitar.

They recorded an EP of original songs at VOMA in late spring of 2024 and they want YOU there to help them introduce it to the world!
Doors at 6:30pm
Music starts at 7:00
FREE Admission
BYOB (With proper I.D.)

For more info, check out https://screechowlmusic.com/

Crawdad Joe plays a blend of classic, southern, blues, alternative, and funk rock they like to call "Swamp Rock". Their sound is heavily influenced by lead singer Joe Dedon’s Louisiana roots.  They will be playing your favorites & some original songs. The band features Joseph Dedon - Lead Vocals/Guitar, Chris Volpe-Trumpet/Keys/Guitar, Mark Randall – Bass and Scott Wilson on Drums.

    Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)     BYOB (21+)

Doors @ 7pm                      Music @ 7:30pm 

Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s The Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Kevin Moore, keys and John Schmidt on drums.

Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend. He has played all major clubs, show venues and festivals in the Pittsburgh area, recorded for “Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood” TV program, was a guest soloist with River City Brass Band, performed at Heinz Hall and Benedum Center with Tony Bennet, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Johnnie Mathis and many other stars. He has also performed with many legendary jazz and big band greats. Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8                                                                                                   
            Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)          BYOB (21+)

                   Doors @ 7pm                             Music @ 7:30pm 

VOMA and our partner Bottle Works Arts on 3rd Avenue will again be hosting Ethnic Fest Block Party on 3rd Ave. We will be featuring a variety of food, art and craft vendors a great selection of domestic and craft beers, free gallery exhibits and awesome music entertainment.

SUNDAY SEPT. 1st

12:30pm Bo & Tucker Moore - Acoustic Rock

2:00pm Screech Owl - Rock-n-roll with influences from Alt- country, garage, punk, rockabilly & indie rock. 4:30pm That Oldees Band - 60's & 70's Rock & Roll Oldies

VOMA and our partner Bottle Works Arts on 3rd Avenue will again be hosting Ethnic Fest Block Party on 3rd Ave. We will be featuring a variety of food, art and craft vendors a great selection of domestic and craft beers, free gallery exhibits and awesome music entertainment.

SATURDAY AUGUST 31st

12:00pm John & Laken Kurchak - Acoustic Rock

1:30pm Jazz in Your Face - New Orleans Style Jazz

4:00pm The Platelets - Progressive & Classic Rock

6:30pm Stonebridge Blues Band - Rockin' Blues

8:45pm Pittsburgh's Forrest of Fanghorn - Eclectic mix of funk, rock, jazz, hip hop and r&b music.

VOMA and our partner Bottle Works Arts on 3rd Avenue will again be hosting Ethnic Fest Block Party on 3rd Ave. We will be featuring a variety of food, art and craft vendors a great selection of domestic and craft beers, free gallery exhibits and awesome music entertainment.

FRIDAY AUGUST 30th Entertainment:

5:30pm Dean Rumsey- Acoustic classic rock

6:45pm Pittsburgh's Dream the Heavy Featuring TK Mundok of Black Cat Moan - Indie Rock

9:00pm Pittsburgh's Mo Taters & the Gravy Train playing Country Swing & Classic Country Featuring Harmonica Master Charlie Barath

Please support our food vendors:

VOMA Presents:

A special Rock/Indie Pop show featuring:

Flechette with special guests:

Riverwalk, Foremost, Sleepy Trees & Red Panda Rodeo (Yes…5 bands for one low, low price!!!)

Doors at 5pm - Music at 6pm

$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP Members & Students

BYOB is welcome with proper I.D.

Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of The Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Kevin Moore, keys and John Schmidt on drums.

Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend. He has played all major clubs, show venues and festivals in the Pittsburgh area, recorded for “Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood” TV program, was a guest soloist with River City Brass Band, performed at Heinz Hall and Benedum Center with Tony Bennet, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Johnnie Mathis and many other stars. He has also performed with many legendary jazz and big band greats.

Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8                                                                                               

Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30pm

$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP Members & Students

BYOB is welcome with proper I.D.

A female fronted classic & new rock band featuring amazing vocals by Natalie & Laken Kurchak backed up by an impressive band consisting of John & John D. Kurchak, Bernie Kralik and Jason Williams!

Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)                      BYOB (21+)

Doors @ 7pm                      Music @ 7:30pm 

CANCELLED!

Unfortunately Tommy was in an automobile accident in Kentucky while traveling north. Fortunately Tommy was not injured however, his rental car was heavily damaged and he cannot access his personal items and equipment in time to make show at VOMA this evening.

No Quarter is a 5 man classic rock-n-roll band featuring some of the areas favorite rock-n-roll musicians. Led by front man John Penrod (Blue Collar Fate) on vocals and percussion. John E. Kurchak and Bernie Kralik (Midnight Graffiti) share lead and rythm guitar, with backing of John D. Kurchak on bass and Jason Williams on drums (both from Midnight Graffiti).

Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)          BYOB (21+)

                   Doors @ 7pm                             Music @ 7:30pm  

Mike Dillon & Punkadelick

featuring percussionist, vibraphonist, bandleader, and vocalist Mike Dillon; a member of Critters Buggin, Les Claypool's Fancy Band, The Dead Kenny G’s and Garage A Trois, and  New Orlean’s innovative pianist, composer, producer & music teacher Brian  Haas.

 With opening act:

The Platelets: a great sounding classic rock and jam band made up of talented, young, local musicians: Clint Sparling (guitar & vocals), Nate Jackson (lead guitar), Ron Jezeskie (bass) and Dylan Jackson (drums).

 Admission: $10 - BYOB (21+)

  Doors @ 6pm - Music @ 6:30pm  

Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of The Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Kevin Moore, keys and John Schmidt on drums.

Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend. He has played all major clubs, show venues and festivals in the Pittsburgh area, recorded for “Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood” TV program, was a guest soloist with River City Brass Band, performed at Heinz Hall and Benedum Center with Tony Bennet, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Johnnie Mathis and many other stars. He has also performed with many legendary jazz and big band greats. Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8                                                                                                   
            Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)          BYOB (21+)

                   Doors @ 7pm                             Music @ 7:30pm  

The Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA) Folk & Bluegrass series is thrilled to feature another award-winning Boston based touring group, Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light.

Fresh off a first-place win at the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival band competition, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences throughout the northeast. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Rachel Sumner's lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass).

Sumner is no stranger to the stage. She spent her early career on the bluegrass circuit, singing and writing with the genre-bending Boston group Twisted Pine. Since setting out on her own, we are beginning to fully recognize her dynamism as a writer and performer.  Sumner's songs have been critically acclaimed, winning the Lennon Award in the folk category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her song "Radium Girls (Curie Eleison);" earning her a spot in the Kerrville New Folk Competition; and being chosen four consecutive years by WBUR/NPR as one of the top Massachusetts entries in the Tiny Desk Competition.

In 2011, Rachel relocated from the west coast to Boston as a classical flutist, intending only to study Composition and Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music. She didn’t play any other instruments - she hadn’t even thought to strum a string on the guitar at that point. Rachel might have begun her formal training in wind ensembles and orchestras, but folk music was important to her family and had been fueling her musical passion from the very start. While at school, she eventually found herself making friends with bluegrass musicians (some of whom would become her future band mates and collaborators) who encouraged and taught her to play basic chords on the guitar and introduced her to the canon of traditional music. In the short time since, Rachel has become one of the most vital voices in Boston's thriving roots music scene; she has written award-winning songs, toured internationally, and recorded and released four albums.

Rachel Sumner and Traveling Light are currently on tour promoting their recently released second album, Heartless Things, on a tour that includes performances at the Kerville (TX) Folk Festival, Rochester (NY) International Jazz Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (Oak Hill, NY) and the Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Mill Spring, NC.

Opening the evening will be one of Johnstown’s favorite folk music groups, Striped Maple Hollow.

Admission: $15 (VIP Members $12)          BYOB (21+)

                   Doors @ 7pm                             Music @ 7:30pm  

Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo Sr. on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Kevin Moore, keys and John Schmidt on drums with Special Guest singer/songwriter Phat Man Dee

Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend. He has played all major clubs, show venues and festivals in the Pittsburgh area, recorded for “Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood” TV program, was a guest soloist with River City Brass Band, performed at Heinz Hall and Benedum Center with Tony Bennet, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Johnnie Mathis and many other stars. He has also performed with many legendary jazz and big band greats. . Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8

Phat Man Dee is an accomplished and award winning jazz singer, music producer, and music educator with a diverse range of talents.  Voted Number 1 Best Jazz Artist in the Pittsburgh City Paper Readers Poll for multiple years, she captivates audiences as a jazz vocalist, bandleader, songwriter, and recording artist. For a sample of her music: https://phatmandeemusic.com/music

Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)          BYOB (21+)

             Doors @ 7pm                             Music @ 7:30pm  

Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of The Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Kevin Moore, keys and Johns Schmidt on drums.

Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend. He has played all major clubs, show venues and festivals in the Pittsburgh area, recorded for “Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood” TV program, was a guest soloist with River City Brass Band, performed at Heinz Hall and Benedum Center with Tony Bennet, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Johnnie Mathis and many other stars. He has also performed with many legendary jazz and big band greats. Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8                                                                                                   

            Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8)          BYOB (21+)

                   Doors @ 7pm                             Music @ 7:30pm  

Wanderlost is made up of four local music teachers: Ferndale’s Dustin Rainey  (piano/vocals), Cambria Heights Mike Kokus (bass/vocals), Indiana’s Jason Olear (drums), and Westmont’s Daniel Hutton (sax/flute/ vocals). The band is a piano pop/rock quartet known for their jazz/funk-inspired horn lines, tight vocal harmonies, and infectious grooves. Wanderlost’s repertoire consists of energetic originals and piano-forward covers, including modern pop, 90’s alternative, and classic rock.

Admission: $10 (VIP Members/Students $8)   BYOB (21+)

 Doors @ 7pm                              Music @ 7:30pm  

VOMA is pleased to announce the return of Boston’s Clements Brothers to Club VOMA as part of the tour promoting their newly released album “Dandelion Breeze”.

The brothers first Johnstown performance last February overwhelmed those in attendance with their exquisite musicianship and incomparable vocal harmonies. You don’t want to miss this rare Monday evening show!

The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band’ with whom they put out two albums on Rounder Records. Prior to their current project, George became involved with an off-Broadway show called, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, playing Paul Simon while Charles played with a variety of different ensembles and collaborated on a wide range of projects ranging from folk to baroque and now is a substitute in the Boston Symphony.

With roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) aim to capture their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blended voice, at once enthralling and intimate, groovy and serene.  The duo is a fusion of each brother's unique musical journey, and the result is a music all its own, filled with vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a genuine love of song.

Listen to them @:  https://www.theclementsbrothers.com/music

Admission: $15 (VIP Members $12)           BYOB (21+)

            Doors @ 7pm                          Music @ 7:30pm  

Laura Ferguson is an associate professor of music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a frequent clinician for the International Association of Jazz Educator and has presented workshops and guest lectures throughout the country. A former Down-Beat award winner for “Best Collegiate Vocal Jazz Recording”, she continues to perform regularly in the area with Ferguson and Friends jazz combo.  

Admission: $10 (VIP Members/Students $8)    BYOB (21+)

 Doors @ 7pm                              Music @ 7:30pm  

Looking for some great entertainment in Johnstown? The Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA) will be featuring Pittsburgh’s Charlie Barath Blues Band in their intimate listening room, Club VOMA.

Our April Blues Gathering marks the return of Hohner Harmonica artist, Charlie Barath, with a stellar line-up of musicians joining him on the bandstand. Regional favorite, Gary Antol, will be handling the Guitar duties this time around, and I know that alone will put a smile on your face! The rhythm section comprised of Bob Insko on Upright Bass, coupled with Bert Lerini behind the Drums, will surely get the room jumping!

Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30pm

$15 General Admission - $12 VOMA VIP or Student ID

BYOB is welcome with proper I.D

Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of The Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Kevin Moore, keys and John Schmidt on drums.

Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend. He has played all major clubs, show venues and festivals in the Pittsburgh area. He has recorded for “Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood” TV program, was a guest soloist with River City Brass Band, performed at Heinz Hall and Benedum Center with Tony Bennet, Lena Horne, Mel Torme, Johnnie Mathis and many other stars. He has also performed with many other legendary jazz and big band greats including Hal Case, Woody Herman, Johnnie Long and Walt Harper.

Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8

 Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30pm

$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP or Student ID

BYOB is welcome with proper I.D