WCT Presents

Willow Hill is a burst of color on the canvas of modern country music.  The husband and wife duo of Alexandra & C.T. Fields has earned a loyal fan base across the entire United States with Alexandra’s  iconic soulful voice and C.T.’s infectious guitar riffs.  Having written songs together for over 12 years, the two enjoyed some national success in their rock group Lovebettie with a Rolling Stone “Band to Watch” mention, and over 200 dates per year of touring.  The band was also a regular name at major festivals like Sturgis, Rocklahoma, and Summerfest – where they supported the legendary Pat Benatar.  During that time the couple began writing songs outside of the realm of rock and roll, and finally found where their hearts felt at home…  in country music.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Over the course of the past three years, Aubrey and her father have been busy working hard and entertaining crowds with 3-hour musical sets at wineries, restaurant bars, and cultural events such as the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg, PA. All the while, Aubrey has been honing her craft and maturing vocally. Some highlights of where Aubrey has performed including her background as a trusted Anthem singer across multiple and diverse venues are listed below.

SEE AUBREY THIS SEASON ON AMERICAN IDOL!

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Brahctopus is a 6-piece rock outfit playing originals from several genres spanning reggae, jam rock, psychedelic and funk. We draw inspiration from across the board, no genre or time period excluded. With motivational lyrics, otherworldly solos and feel-good rhythms, our goal is to bring the audience an unforgettable and innovative music experience to broaden the imagination. #keepitsquiggly

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Hamilton Ave. is an acoustic classic rock band formed in January 2012.  The band features Tim Bush (formerly of BOOKENDZ and HY-5) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Mike Scimmi (formerly of The Shooters, Route 66, and Stagger Lee) on bass guitar and back-up vocals, and Tom Pastor (formerly of 6 Foot Symun and Knightriders) on drums, lead and back-up vocals.

Covering music from the 1950s to the present and just a touch of country, they perform songs from such artists as America, The Eagles, The Temptations, The Beatles, Goo Goo Dolls, Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, and many more.

Hamilton Ave. performs at many venues in the Westmoreland County area.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Southwestern PA natives and brothers Josh and Zack Starrett along with lifelong friend and multi-instrumentalist Spencer Hall make up this Americana/Grass-Rock trio that has been gaining attention in the bluegrass and music festival community since their inception in 2012 with raw, high-energy performances and a rabid passion for live music.  Having shared bills with such national and international touring acts as G-Love and Special Sauce, JJ Grey and Mofro, Larry Keel, Yarn, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Consider the Source, Swampcandy, Lovebettie, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (to name a few), Supper Break String Band blends creative originality with familiar bluegrass, blues, and rock classics that have landed them both return and debut appearances at some of the region’s premier music festivals, while continuing to build a solid friend-and-fan base wherever they go.

December 23rd, 2015: Supper Break String Band releases their debut studio album No Brakes in front of a record-shattering audience, and have been gaining national attention and critical acclaim since.  The release of their debut studio album – along with the band’s steady local touring schedule and rigorous work ethic – have spurred nationwide tours through the northwest, west coast, south, and east coast in 2016. Keep an eye out for Supper Break String Band, and buckle up; these boys truly have no brakes.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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The Bricks are Tim Lint on lead vocals, rhythm guitar and harmonica; Sam Paul on vocals, rhythm and lead guitar; and, newly added member for 2017, Diane Paul on harmony vocals.  The band is an acoustic trio that emphasizes in the classic acoustic rock they grew up on in the 70s – all the songs you loved but forgot about. Their song selection includes music from America, CSNY, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Old Crow Medicine Show, Zac Brown Band and many more. The Bricks have opened for America, The Marshall Tucker Band, Dave Mason, and Hootie & The Blowfish.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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The Bad Boy Blues Band is a mixture of old-style and modern blues music with a touch of classic rock. The band is made up of members Bob Boyle, Vinnie DeFloria, Dave Zajdel and Ned Stokes, who all have years of musical experience.

Their CD Temptation Coming can be heard and purchased on Amazon, iTunes and on their website.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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At a very early age, Gary Pratt expressed his talent and his love for music.  Country music has always been a part of his life.  In addition to performing locally, he had the pleasure of showcasing his music in all the hottest venues in Nashville.  He has appeared before crowds of thousands and has been the opening act for the Rocky Gap Music Festival in Maryland, showcased his talent as part of Nashville’s Fanfest, entertained at the Tennessee State Fair, and has been the opening act for national artists such as Chris Cagle, Mark Chestnut, Crystal Gayle, Phil Stacey, Ronnie Milsap and Pam Tillis, as well as Lorrie Morgan here at The Palace Theatre.  He has also performed in many local bands including: CC & Company, Blu River and Moonshine Steel.

Currently, Gary is performing with duet partner Dawn Noelle.  Both Dawn and Gary attended Greensburg-Salem and were raised in the small town of Slickville.  They sang together in their high-school days and now have reunited their music careers. Dawn has performed everything from hard rock to country and has been in many local bands including:  Tammany Hall, Night Wing, Main Street, Trilogy, Rareform and Moonshine Steel.

You can purchase one of Gary’s first CDs at today’s event.  The CD, Don’t Walk There In My Shadow, consists of 7 original songs.  The CD release party and concert was a sold-out event sponsored by Westmoreland Cultural Trust.  Dawn and Gary are now in the process of planning, writing and recording two new projects.  One project is a Christmas CD.  Please watch for more information.  For all music information and schedule please see www.garyprattmusic.com or join Gary on Facebook.

Gary is also a local business owner.  He owns and operates one of the best floral shops in Greensburg, Le Jardin Florals and Home Accents.  Stop by sometime to see him at 212 West 3rd St. Greensburg, PA.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Summer Sponsors –  Avolio Law Group, LLC., Fejes Signs, First Energy Foundation, Fotorecord, Francis R. Johns, Hefren-Tillotson, Integrity Retirement & Estate Services, PNC, PWA Wealth Management, Saint Vincent Summer Theatre, Silvis Group

East Coast Turnaround is a blue-collar band nicknamed “The Fathers of Trucker Rock” for their blend of rock, blues, country and soul. Their songs chronicle the struggles of everyday people in western Pennsylvania. Following the release of their album “American Outlaw” they developed a regional radio audience as well as a national and international internet radio audience. Their first single, “Where’s My Sunshine,” peaked at #3 on the Cashbox charts and featured a music video shot in their hometown of Jeannette, PA. They’ve performed four times on Pittsburgh’s #1 rated morning show (WDVE 102.5 FM), and their original music has been played on WRKW 99.1 FM (Johnstown), WXDX 105.9 FM (Pittsburgh), WIUP 90.1 FM (Indiana), WLER 97.7 FM (Butler), and WDSY 107.9 FM (Pittsburgh). They’ve performed throughout the region as well as Alabama, Maryland, West Virginia and Tennessee. ECT has opened for national acts such as Tesla, Bret Michaels, Leon Russell, Donnie Iris, Charlie Daniels, The Marshall Tucker Band, Rusted Root, Blackberry Smoke, Granger Smith, Chris Knight and Night Ranger.

East Coast Turnaround will perform as an acoustic trio of Chad Fetty (lead vocals and guitar), Ray Kuchinka (harmonica) and Wayne Baker (guitar and background vocals).
Follow East Coast Turnaround on Facebook, Spotify, @ectband on Twitter and on the web at eastcoastturnaround.com.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Kaelber is an up-and-coming band that has been building a steady buzz in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas since their first show in 2015.  Based out of Greensburg, PA, Kaelber combines an eclectic mix of psychedelic, alternative, progressive, and pop rock fused with punk, funk, and metal to create a truly unique sound.  Kaelber’s onstage energy is infectious as they showcase their original songs and play covers from influences such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jimi Hendrix.

In 2017, Kaelber released their first EP, which can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.  It can also be streamed on Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music. In addition, Kaelber won the 2017 Rock the Palace competition at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg, PA, the 2017 Westmoreland County Battle of the Bands at Twin Lakes in Greensburg, PA, and the 2017 Moon Township Battle of the Bands at Moon Park near Pittsburgh, PA.  Furthermore, two of Kaelber’s original songs “Something German” and “Oasis” were selected by AT&T SportsNet – Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday Night Rocks rotation.  Finally, Kaelber was selected as one of the bands for 91.3 WYEP’s Reimagination, Volume 5 CD recording project.

In 2018, Kaelber won the Winter Rock Challenge at Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Greensburg, PA natives Mike Vale, Ron Rosman and Eddie Gray, as part of another major, nationally acclaimed classic rock group, wrote, recorded, and released 19 consecutive chart singles including Crystal Blue Persuasion, Crimson and Clover, Mony Mony, I Think We’re Alone Now, Sweet Cherry Wine and Mirage.

Country music group Abilene debuted in the early 1980s. The band was composed of Herb Humphreys, Keith Taylor, Larry Miller, Jay McKnight and Ray Rhodes.

Abilene traveled the tri-state area while also finding time to record two local hits, You Don’t Need to Need Me Now and Louisiana Feeling. For several years, the band was the opening act for national performers and won a number of ‘Battle of the Bands’ competitions and contests. One win landed them on the stage of ‘Jamboree in the Hills’ in 1984, which led to a performance on the popular Nashville ‘You Can Be A Star’ television show on the CMT Network.

Over the past 30 years, Abilene has shared the stage with such greats as Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, The Statler Brothers, Pure Prairie League, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels, Dr. Hook, Eddie Rabbit and The Judds. In recent years, original members Herb, Keith and Larry reunited and welcomed newcomer Tim Burkhart into the group. Randy Rhodes has also returned as sound engineer for the group.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Sky Pilot enjoys playing and singing cover songs from the 60s and 70s. There’s never a dull moment when this band plays, and it’s always a guaranteed good time.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Singer-songwriter Jeff Perigo has been playing music since 1994 in the Johnstown, Indiana and Somerset areas — including acoustic or electric, classic rock, folk, blues, country and jam band.

His influences include The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Band, The Allman Brothers Band, and many underground musicians he has seen throughout the years. He prefers writing blues-based rock songs and rearranging cover songs adding his own unique twist.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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Neon Swing X-perience was formed in 1998 by Mike Urick and a rag-tag group of musicians who had a passion for the music of a bygone era.  Since its origins, NSX has been relentlessly devoted to updating and preserving vintage American genres such as swing, rockabilly, hot jazz, horn rock, and blues.  Described as “swing with sting,” NSX’s style is a raucous modernization of multiple influences all rooted in the big bands of the 1930s and 1940s.

Every NSX performance is an explosive retro party guaranteed to fill your ears with excitement.  In addition to a monthly residency at Pittsburgh’s swankiest jazz club (NOLA on the Square), the group has performed at some of the hippest locales in the US including Central Park in New York City, the legendary Derby in Hollywood, and the world’s biggest rockabilly festival (Viva Las Vegas).  The band has opened for such renowned acts as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Reverend Horton Heat, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Max Weinberg Big Band, as well as performed at events with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Eddie Money among others.

Enjoy 14 weeks of live music for FREE every Thursday evening from May 31 – August 30, 6 – 9:30 PM. Savor a light bite and a refreshing cocktail in the S&T Bank Courtyard and Megan’s Suite while supporting local talent at The Palace Theatre.

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An extra special way to close out the TGIS season!  TGIS Finale on The Palace Theatre Stage is a free event featuring the top four bands of the summer.

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