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State College, PA

(814) 867-9935

Rick Hirsch is a nationally-known composer, arranger and jazz educator living in State College, PA. Check out his music, book a live jazz band in Central Pennsylvania.

Live jazz in State College, PA and Penn State University

List of upcoming gigs for Rick Hirsch and live jazz in State College, PA. Also, Central Pennsylvania jazz in Harrisburg, Altoona, Williamsport, Johnstown, Lancaster, York, Lewisburg, Lewistown, Bellefonte, Clearfield.

May
7
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Jay Vonada (trombone)

  • Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Apr
2
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Jay Vonada (trombone)

  • Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Mar
10
5:00 PM17:00

Rick Hirsch 5 / Soul Jazz Project @ Elk Creek

Boy, do I love this band:

  • Kevin Lowe / drums & cymbals

  • Bob Hart / bass

  • Clay Wulbrecht / keys

  • Ryan Kauffman / soprano & alto saxes

  • Rick Hirsch / alto saxophone

We present the music of the Soul Jazz Masters, including Bobby Timmons, Horace Silver, Yusef Lateef, Kenny Garrett, Sam Rivers. This music will make you feel GOOD.

Elk Creek Café + Aleworks / Milheim — One of PA’s great listening rooms & pubs

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Mar
5
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Jay Vonada (trombone)

  • Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Feb
6
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Jay Vonada (trombone)

  • Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Jan
20
7:30 PM19:30

Ady's Latin Band @ Elk Creek

From the press release

Ady’s Latin Band offers a moving mix of Latin and North American rhythms that feature the fuerte vocals of Ady Martinez and Naty Martinez. These amazing singers will be accompanied by the great musicians Bob Hart, Rick Hirsch, Clay Wulbrecht, Eric Ian Farmer, Kevin Lowe, Max English and Kevin Sims. Their explosion of rhythms creates an experience naturally leading to dancing, as joy invades the space surrounding a totally unforgettable moment.

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Jan
9
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ American Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Jay Vonada (trombone)

  • Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Dec
20
7:00 PM19:00

Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz — live in the Attic

Back by popular demand for the first time since lockdown!

Bringing you great jazz from A Charlie Brown Christmas — and more.

Join us, tucked in the intimate Attic in the State Theatre.

Clay Wulbrecht - piano • Bob Hart - bass • Kevin Lowe - drums • Rick Hirsch - saxophone

There will be shows @ 7:00 and 8:45

TICKETS TO GO ON SALE SOON!



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Dec
5
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint's Holiday Jazztacular @ the Alehouse

This is one of our most popular shows of the year, and features the always-incredible Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn Nutcracker Suite!

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Jay Vonada (trombone)

  • Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • and 11 others!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations highly recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Nov
7
7:30 PM19:30

Zeropoint @ Alehouse

Your friendly, neighborhood modern big band. Bringing you the GOOD STUFF every month.

Featuring Central PA’s top jazz musicians, including:

  • Eddie Severn (trumpet)

  • Kevin Lowe (drums)

  • Jay Vonada (trombone)

  • Clay Wulbrecht (piano)

  • Bob Hart (bass)

  • and 11 others!

  • PLUS surprise special guests!

$8 / $5 students

All ages!

Reservations recommended: (814) 237-9701

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Nov
5
5:00 PM17:00

Ady's Latin Band @ Elk Creek

From the press release

Ady’s Latin Band offers a moving mix of Latin and North American rhythms that feature the fuerte vocals of Ady Martinez and Naty Martinez. These amazing singers will be accompanied by the great musicians Bob Hart, Rick Hirsch, Clay Wulbrech, Michael Klein, Kevin Lowe, and Uri Klein. Their explosion of rhythms creates an experience naturally leading to dancing, as joy invades the space surrounding a totally unforgettable moment.

Tickets & More Info

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