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Chirp w/ special guests Habatat
Chirp is a four-piece genre-hopping band based out of Detroit, MI. Often playing in the styles of progressive rock, funk and jazz-fusion, their sound maintains a melodic center. The group puts together dynamic, high-energy shows.
Though their music ties in many technical elements, an equal emphasis is put on grooving and keeping people moving. Chirp takes influence from Snarky Puppy, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Yes, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, and The Beatles, to name a few. Chirp has been hard at work since their formation in 2015, touring and recording consistently since the project began. Their fresh sound has taken them touring across the Midwest to play a large variety of venues and festivals.
Chirp is Jay Frydenlund, Brian Long, Sam Naples, and Patrick Blommel.
With special guests Habatat! Established in early 2012, this funk-rock outfit has become veterans of the festival and live music circuit in Pittsburgh and tri-state area. HABATAT has shared stages with the Soul Rebels, Pink Talking Fish, Twiddle, the Heavy Pets, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and Joe Lewis Walker, among others.
Admission: $17 (VIP Members/Students $15) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
Tickets available at the door (until sold out) / advance tickets available online at Eventbrite
Tyler-James Kelly
Newport RI’s Tyler-James Kelly
with “Bedford’s poet laureate,” Coltt Winter Lepley
Tyler-James Kelly makes 1970s-inspired country music for the modern world. That sound reaches a new peak with Dream River, Kelly's full-length solo debut. Hailed by Rolling Stone as a "deft chicken-pickin' guitarist" with a "head-turner" live show, Tyler-James Kelly sees Dream River as more than just an introduction to his solo career with his music taking its cues from the American roots music that Kelly first discovered in childhood. A guitarist since the age of 10, he grew up listening to honky-tonk pickers and top-shelf songwriters like Hank Williams, Jerry Reed, Robert Johnson, George Jones, and Jim Croce. He also developed a taste for the storytellers like Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Don Williams, and Guy Clark. Check out his music at: https://www.tylerjameskelly.com/music
Coltt Winter Lepley is an Appalachian folksinger/songwriter from Bedford, Pennsylvania. Coltt’s a published poet, author, folklorist, and former racecar driver. Referred to as “Bedford’s poet laureate,” Coltt’s songs weave traditional folk elements with the literary storytelling. Coltt averages nearly 200 shows year across the country from Wyoming to Massachusetts to Tennessee. Check out his music at: https://www.colttwinterlepley.com/music
Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30pm
$12 General Admission - $10 VOMA VIP or Student ID (all ages welcome)
BYOB is welcome with proper I.D
The Renegades
THE RENEGADES
50’s & 60’s Rock & Roll
The original Renegades were a band made up of Cambria City musicians in the 1960’s. The majority of the original members have gotten back together and will be playing some old time Rock and Roll by your favorite artists from the 1950’s & 1960’s. Members of the band include: Jim Brown, Joe Evans, Ed Solecki, Harv Rawlins Joe Rizzo & Wally Fieser.
Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30pm
$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP or Student ID (all ages welcome)
BYOB is welcome with proper I.D
JAZZ - Pittsburgh's Don Aliquo Jazz Quartet w/ Special Guest Vocalists: Jessie Wills (Copy)
Come and celebrate saxophonist Don Aliquo’s 97th BIRTHDAY and enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s Don Aliquo Quartet with Mark Perna, bass, Joe Defazio, keys and Vince Taglieri on drums with special guests John Wills playing a melodica and Jessie Wills on vocals.
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
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 (all ages welcome)
BYOB is welcome with proper I.D
Candle in the Wind
Johnstown-based jazz ensemble Candle in the Wind will be returning to Venue of Merging Arts intimate listening room, Club VOMA.
The core lineup of Candle in the Wind has played together since 1979, entertaining at jazz festivals, corporate events, private parties and more. The current edition of the group includes Ron Black on lead vocals, Tom Romanak on drums, Rich Kingera on keyboards and vocals, Tim Baacke on bass and vocals, Joe Tirpek on guitar, and Greg Maiocco on woodwinds and back-up vocals. The band plays a variety of smooth-sounding jazz and jazz-related sounds; including numbers from Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, George Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, Van Morrison, Bill Withers, Al Jarreau, Sting and more. These six musicians demonstrate excellent skills and a lot of enthusiasm, elevating their jazz into total musical excitement.
Admission: $10 (Student/VIP Member $8) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
ZONE PATCHER Electronic Folk Artist/Musician (Copy)
FREE Admission
Event is in upper level Gallery
BYOB (21+)
ZONE PATCHER Electronic Folk Artist/Musician (Copy)
FREE Admission
Event is in upper level Gallery
BYOB (21+)
JAZZ - Pittsburgh's Don Aliquo Jazz Quartet w/ Special Guest Vocalists: Jessie Wills
Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Joe Defazio, keys and Vince Taglieri on drums with special guests John Wills playing a melodica and Jessie Wills on vocals.
Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8
Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm // Music @ 7:30pm
ZONE PATCHER Electronic Folk Artist/Musician
FREE Admission
Event is in upper level Gallery
BYOB (21+)
Back Page
Back Page was a very popular local group 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), Darren Reese (bass), Tim Cicotello (guitar), together again with Craig Stevens on drums. They’ll be playing some classic Rock and Country music. Check them out and you’ll see that they still got it!
Admission: $10 (VIP/Student $8) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
Christopher Mark Jones and the Roots Ensemble
Christopher Mark Jones is a world-traveled song artist drawing from folk, country, rock, blues and jazz for his folk-rock meditations, which now include seven albums. Between careers as a basketball player and French professor, Jones busked in Paris, toured the UK, Denmark, and Holland, and played New England clubs. Now based in Pittsburgh, The Roots Ensemble is Christopher’s full-band that includes Dave Gillespie (electric & and acoustic guitars & vocals), Christopher’s cousin and a superb multi-instrumentalist, singer and writer in his own right, Eric George (drums & percussion) the house drummer and music director for Acousticafé at Mr. Small’s Funhouse, as well as a frequent session musician, and Mark Perna (electric & upright bass), a Pittsburgh jazz scene regular.
Listen to samples @: https://christophermarkjones.com
Admission: $15 (VIP Members $12) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
Wild Hymns
Originating from central Pennsylvania, The Wild Hymns weave a multifaceted soundscape of dreamy folk-pop, Americana, and mellow rock & roll.
Initially a solo endeavor by singer-songwriter, Megan Woodland Donley Hewitt, the magic of the project quickly expanded into a more collaborative affair with her husband, guitarist Jeff Hewitt, and full band, adding the final touches to this gorgeous atmosphere of sound.
Following their 2014 self-titled debut album, The Wild Hymns toured regionally and nationally, building a solid following. They released two subsequent albums in 2016 and 2018, ever-evolving in sound and style. 2022 proved to be a big year for The Wild Hymns, releasing their boldest collection of dreamy indie rock, a full length album titled - Eternal Return.
Wild Hymns was awarded the 2025 Central PA Music Hall of Fame Best Folk Band and nominated for Best Songwriter(s) and Female Vocalist.
Listen to a sample of their music: https://www.thewildhymns.com/music
Advance reserved tickets available at: eventbrite.com/e/voma-presents-the-wild-hymns-tickets-1991653440053
Admission: $15 (VIP Members/Students $10) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
Jazz: The Mark Perna Trio
Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s Mark Perna Trio featuring Mark Perna, bass, Joe Defazio, keys and Vince Taglieri on drums. With special gusts: Dan Hutton on sax, John Wills on melodica, and Jessie Wills on vocals.
Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm // Music @ 7:30pm
Ezekiel's Cherubim with special guest Murphy Lawless
Join us for an all-acoustic evening with a lot of original music featuring Ezekiel’s Cherubim (Ron & Clint formerly of The Platelets) along with self-proclaimed punk-cowboy singer songwriter Murphy Lawless.
Doors at 7pm – Music at 7:30pm
$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP or Student ID (all ages welcome)
BYOB is welcome with proper I.D
Pittsburgh’s premiere psychedelic Beatles Revue-ELEANOR WALRUS
VOMAwelcomes back Eleanor Walrus; Pittsburgh's premiere psychedelic Beatles tribute band. They will be playing all of your favorite Beatle’s songs in the intimate Club VOMA listening room.
Admission: $15 (Student/VIP Member $12) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
Tickets available at the door on a first-come first-served basis - advance tickets available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eleanor-walrus-tickets-1987103086824
TheaterMatters presents: "The Nether"
The Nether by Jennifer Haley
A TheatreMatters Production.
Adult content. Strong language.
The Nether is a sci-fi drama by Jennifer Haley that delves into the ethical complexities of a virtual realm where users can live out dark fantasies without real-world consequences. Set in a near future where the internet has evolved into a fully immersive virtual reality, the play follows an investigation into a disturbing digital domain called “The Hideaway.” It raises provocative questions about morality, identity, and the blurred line between the virtual and the real.
ADULT CONTENT/STRONG LANGUAGE
Play starts @ 7:30pm (in upper level Gallery)
Admission: $12 (VIP members $10) Advance tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-dramatic-sci-fi-play-by-jennifer-haley-tickets-1988054478462?aff=oddtdtcreator
Pre-show dinner available at 6pm Thur. 21st & Fri. 22nd for only $15 includes salad, choice of Roast Pork Loin (in sherry & butter sauce) or Italian Chicken Cutlet each served with chessy potato casserole, french style green beans with petite diced tomatoes and choice of dessert.
Please CALL 814-533-9616 for dinner reservations.
JAZZ - Pittsburgh's Mark Perna Trio
Photo by aaronjackendoffphotography
Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s Mark Perna Trio featuring: Mark Perna, bass, Joe Defazio, keys and Vince Taglieri on drums.
The Don Aliquo Quartet, who the above trio is part of, normally features Don Aliquo Sr. on saxophone however, while Don is recovering from an accident the trio will be performing without him. We wish Don a speedy recovery and hope to see him performing at VOMA very soon.
Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm // Music @ 7:30pm
Pittsburgh's JIMMY ADLER BLUES BAND
Pittsburgh’s Jimmy Adler Blues Band
Looking for some great entertainment in Johnstown? The Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA) will be featuring Pittsburgh’s Jimmy Adler Blues Band in their intimate listening room, Club VOMA.
Jimmy Adler is regarded as one of Pittsburgh’s best blues performers and is no stranger to Johnstown, having performed at past Flood City Music Festivals and Cambria City Ethnic Fest Block Party on Third Ave. and a couple shows each year @ VOMA.
As a bandleader, singer, and guitarist, Jimmy has played many styles that are always steeped in the blues, yet always stamped with his unmistakable touch.
Admission: $15 (VIP Members/Student $12) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7:00 pm // Music @ 7:30pm
Tickets available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis, and advance tickets are available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jimmy-adler-blues-band-tickets-1987102836074
Dave D Quartet
The Dave D Quartet is a 4 piece acoustic/electric band out of the Johnstown area.
Admission: $10 (VIP Members/Student $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7:00 pm // Music @ 7:30pm
Jeff Webb & the Delectable Sound
The band is led by keyboardist/lead vocalist Jeff Webb with Josh Covert (guitar & horns), Jim Bilitski (guitar & horns), Dom Peruso, Jr (drums), Scott Jeffreys (bass) and vocals by Kelly Mednis and Venus Hall. The band plays a variety of classic rock, soul, pop and blues including songs by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Bill Withers and more, as well as original music from their EP, Crossroads!
Admission: $10 (Student/VIP Member $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm // Music @ 7:30pm
Candle in the Wind
Johnstown-based jazz ensemble Candle in the Wind will be returning to Venue of Merging Arts intimate listening room, Club VOMA.
The core lineup of Candle in the Wind has played together since 1979, entertaining at jazz festivals, corporate events, private parties and more. The current edition of the group includes Ron Black on lead vocals, Tom Romanak on drums, Rich Kingera on keyboards and vocals, Tim Baacke on bass and vocals, Joe Tirpek on guitar, and Greg Maiocco on woodwinds and back-up vocals. The band plays a variety of smooth-sounding jazz and jazz-related sounds; including numbers from Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, George Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, Van Morrison, Bill Withers, Al Jarreau, Sting and more. These six musicians demonstrate excellent skills and a lot of enthusiasm, elevating their jazz into total musical excitement.
Admission: $10 (Student/VIP Member $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm // Music @ 7:30pm
JAZZ - Pittsburgh's Don Aliquo Jazz Quartet w/ Special Guest Vocalists: Jessie Wills
Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Joe Defazio, keys and Vince Taglieri on drums with special guests John Wills playing a melodica and Jessie Wills on vocals.
Don Aliquo is a true jazz legend Check out Don Aliquo Quartet Video: https://youtu.be/sKVyYXFy7h8
Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm // Music @ 7:30pm
Ezekiel’s Cherubim
Clint and Ron, formerly of The Platelets, will be providing an all-acoustic evening celebrating 10 years of playing, writing and performing music together. You can expect to hear a lot of original music!
Admission: $10 (VIP Members/Student $8) // BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 6:30 pm // Music @ 7:00pm
Mary Jo Berardone Celebration of Life
Mary Jo passed away December 3, 2025. She was one of VOMA’s founding members, a longtime volunteer and supporter. She also volunteered for many local organizations and charitable causes. Please come and join us this Friday at VOMA to celebrate the life of thiss very special person. There will be live music (featuring the Spinelli Brothers, Ezekiel Cherebum, Adam Mundok and others), good food and friends gathering at VOMA as she would have wanted.
The Stone Bridge Blues Band
Featuring Mike Borstner (guitar&vocals), Brian Moore (bass&vocals), Jake Moore (guitar), Tucker Moore (guitar), John Mundy (drums) and Rick Rhoades (harmonica) playing some of your favorite rockin’ blues tunes. Also, special guest performances are always a possibility!
Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30pm
$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP or Student ID (all ages welcome)
BYOB is welcome with proper I.D.
Ezekiel’s Cherubim and friends
Four acoustic acts for the price of one!
Ezekiel Cherebum (Ron & Clint formerly of The Platelets), Dan Becker, Whohash and Twin Lakes. The evening will feature a variety of music genres (including Indie folk, blues and Christian) with a lot of original songs.
Doors at 6pm - Music at 6:30pm
$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP or Student ID (all ages welcome)
BYOB is welcome with proper I.D.
VOMA JAZZ featuring The Don Aliquo Quartet with special guest vocalists: Jessie Wills, Phat Man Dee and Esai Aliquo
A special evening of jazz with three wonderful female vocalists joining The Don Aliquo Quartet (Don Aliquo-Sax, Mark Perna-Bass, Joe Defazio- Keys and Vice Tagliere- Drums) including Don’s granddaughter, Esai along with her voice coach, Phat Man Dee and Jessie Wills.
Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
Blue Diggity with special guest Tim Wetmiller
Blue Diggity is a nationally travelling Bluegrass band featuring tight harmonies, traditional licks and an energetic stage presence.
Johnstown’s Tim Wetmiller migrated to Seattle, WA where he performs about 200 shows a year with three bands playing everything from gypsy jazz and western swing to Latin, Cuban and everything in-between.
Admission: $15 (VIP/Student $12) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7:00pm Music @ 7:30pm
Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voma-bluegrass-presents-blue-diggity-with-special-guest-tim-wetmiller-tickets-1985475906885
VOMA Presents: Colin Cutler, w/ Billie Feather, and Screech Owl
Doors at 6:30pm, Music at 7:00pm
Admission: $15 ($13 w/ VIP)
BYOB (w/ID)
Tickets at the door, and online at Eventbrite
Colin Cutler is a Greensboro, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter, folk musician, poet, and storyteller toting a banjo and guitar. Whether solo or with his band, Hot Pepper Jam, he is a wide-ranging performer whose musical roots draw from the breadth of American folk music—from Appalachian oldtime to blues to gospel to country to rock’n’roll—to form what No Depression has described as “one magnificent tapestry of roots music.”.
While his first few albums were directly inspired by his background in oldtime music, his most recent effort was even more ambitious and electric. Tarwater was inspired by both life and the earthy characters of Georgia author Flannery O'Connor, achieving "...a juke joint energy coursing through it and a humidity that seems to sweat out the sins and the booze that these characters are often soaked in” (Paste).
The 2022 Winner of the Susquehanna Folk Festival’s Emerging Artists Competition, the last couple years have seen Cutler playing across the Southeast, with appearances at Merlefest, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival, the North Carolina Folk Festival, Antlers and Acorns Songwriters Festival, and the Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival.
Theater Matters Spring Fling
VOMA & Theatre Matters Presents:
A HIGH FANTASTICAL, ALMOST FANATICAL, SPRING FLING THEATRE THING
Welcome the long-awaited return of VOMA’s Theater Program featuring the Theatre Matters troupe under the direction of Mr. Randy Jeffreys!
This inaugural event will be a variety show featuring: Scenes from Master William Shakespeare, “Bootsie” by FJ Hartland, Live music by Ian Jeffreys and Special Guest, Pittsburgh Poet Matt Ussia!
*** WARNING: Show will contain some strong language ***
The VOMA kitchen will be open.
Admission: $9 ($7 for VIP/Student) … BYOB (21+)
Doors at 5:30pm … Show at 6:00pm
Christopher Mark Jones and The Roots Ensemble
Christopher Mark Jones is a world-traveled song artist drawing from folk, country, rock, blues and jazz for his folk-rock meditations, which now include seven albums. Between careers as a professional basketball player and French professor, Jones busked in Paris, toured the UK, Denmark, and Holland, and played New England clubs. Now based in Pittsburgh, The Roots Ensemble is Christopher’s full-band that includes Dave Gillespie (electric & and acoustic guitars & vocals), Christopher’s cousin and a superb multi-instrumentalist, singer and writer in his own right, Eric George (drums & percussion) the house drummer and music director for Acousticafé at Mr. Small’s Funhouse, as well as a frequent session musician, and Mark Perna (electric & upright bass), a Pittsburgh jazz scene regular.
Listen to samples @: https://christophermarkjones.com
Admission: $15 (VIP Members $12) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
VOMA JAZZ featuring The Don Aliquo Quartet with special guests John (Melodica) & vocalist Jessie Wills
Enjoy the smooth jazz sound of Pittsburgh’s Don Aliquo Quartet with Don Aliquo on saxophone, Mark Perna, bass, Joe Defazio, keys and Vince Taglieri on drums with special guests John Wills playing a melodica and Jessie Wills on vocals.
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
JAZZ IN YOUR FACE Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Show
Join us for a very special Mardi Gras Show by Jazz in Your Face under the direction of Michael Bodolosky. This show will be held in the VOMA Gallery where the acoustics enable the musicians to perform unplugged, the way they play in New Orleans. The VOMA kitchen will be serving authentic New Orleans Shrimp Po Boy sandwiches and Jambalaya for this special event (Advance food orders appreciated: 814-533-9616).
Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
Jeff Webb & the Delectable Sound
Heavily influenced by a variety of musical genres and musicians, Jeff Webb was led to a career as a music professor where he could explore and teach the music that influenced his life. In 2014, Webb formed The Delectable Sound as a vehicle to present a wide array of music that was in line with his influences. Mixing a blend of original material with cover songs, the band features male and female vocalists, keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, and horns. The band is led by keyboardist/lead vocalist Jeff Webb with Josh Covert (guitar, trumpet and vocals), Dom Peruso, Jr (drums), Scott Jeffreys (bass) and vocals by Kelly Mednis and Venus Hall.
Admission: $10 (VIP Members $8) BYOB (21+)
Doors @ 7pm Music @ 7:30pm
That Oldees Band
That Oldees Band will be performing the soundtrack of your life…your favorite songs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s live at Club VOMA! The band includes vocalists Joe Chon and Lisa Richardson, Paul Carpenter on drums, Jim Smedo keys, Tony Piskurich playing bass and Paul Stephenson on guitar.
Doors at 7pm - Music at 7:30pm
$10 General Admission - $8 VOMA VIP or Student ID (all ages welcome)
BYOB is welcome with proper I.D