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LIVE MUSIC: Triple A Blues

  • Alla Spina at HiWay 1305 West College Avenue State College, PA, 16801 United States (map)

Catch a mean case of the blues on Saturday, August 29th when State College legends Triple A Blues band make their debut appearance at our listening lounge here in Alla Spina at HiWay. It’s gonna sound fantastic!

ABOUT TRIPLE A BLUES

Chicago, Swing, Delta, Jug-Band, Jazz and Soul are some of the many styles that The Triple A Blues Band brings to each performance. Named in honor of the many minor-league baseball teams that barnstorm the country, the band continues that tradition, playing not for glory or wealth, but for the love of the game. Anchored by guitarist Andy Tolins' mastery of the fretboard and deep vocals, Triple A has been slamming home runs with original and eclectic Blues since 1991. Featuring Bill Besecker on vocals, JT Thompson on keyboards, Tom "Mugsy" Gallagher on Alto Saxophone, Robert Gardner on bass , and Stubby on drums.

The Triple A Blues Band's first CD,  Highwater, won first prize in the Billboard/Musician Magazines' "Best Unsigned Band Competition" for best song writing and musicianship. The band is in top form as it winds its way through a world of blues styles, from the brooding "Highwater" to the jugband-blues sound of "Biscuits." They perform swing, old folk blues, electric blues, and blues standards.

Triple A's second release, Pork Chop Money, displays more of the band's unique sound and songs. The title track, Pork Chop Money, is a story of a billiards tournament and the characters in the world of pool hustling. “High Water was always going to be a hard act to follow, but Pork Chop Money manages to maintain the streak" says Gordon Baxter from Blues On Stage.

They opened in larger venues for blues mainstays such as Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, the late Johnny 'Clyde' Copeland, Buddy Guy, Tinsley Ellis, Derek Trucks, and Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson. They perform with national acts and at regional festivals and clubs throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey.

ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

  • Show time is 7pm.

  • Seating for this show will be available starting at 4pm.

PLEASE NOTE

  • One ticket purchase is valid for one guest only entrance.

  • Check-in is located at the entrance to Alla Spina at HiWay.

  • Day-of tickets can be purchased online up to 1 hour prior to door.

  • Walk-ins are welcome as long as the event is not sold out prior.

  • Non-Reservation seating assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Some seats have partial views.

  • Sorry, bambini - this is a 21+ only event. All guests planning to consume alcohol must present a valid government-issued ID to verify they are 21 or older.

  • For any questions, please contact us at hiway@dantesinc.com.

PARKING DETAILS

Parking is available in a combination of THREE private lots. Lot #1 located in front of HiWay; Lot #2 located behind HiWay; and Lot #3 located next door to HiWay in the West College Centre parking lot (1315 West College Avenue). Please do not park on the grass, or along the sides of Coral Street behind HiWay.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Event ticket purchases will only be refunded if you notify us at least 24 hours prior to reservation date/time. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, or otherwise. In the event of an experience cancellation, we will contact you directly at the phone number or email address you have provided to offer a full refund or credit to transfer to a future experience.

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You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter.