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 One of Williamsport's longest-standing, most dedicated
supporters of original live music, Bullfrog Brewery regularly
and proudly showcases the very best in national, regional, and local talent
canvassing myriad genres ... rock, blues, jam, bluegrass, alternative,
reggae, ska,
jazz, Americana, electronic, fusion, world, and more. The
Bullfrog features live music most every Friday & Saturday
night (typically starting at 9PM), jazz every Wednesday evening
(7-10PM), our immensely popular Sunday Jazz Brunch Workshop
(12-4PM), and special musical treats on many Sunday, Monday, and
Thursday evenings as well. If you're a fan of live, outstanding, original music, Bullfrog Brewery is
decidedly your
place to be. |
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EVERY SUNDAY
JAZZ BRUNCH WORKSHOP
NOON 'TIL 4PM
Our Sunday Jazz Brunch Workshop is a magical, musical phenomenon
that everyone should experience. The host trio of Burgess,
Mitchell & Stetz (featuring the notable talents of pianist &
vocalist Greg Burgess, award-winning worldly drummer Steve
Mitchell, and bassist Bill Stetz) welcomes musicians of all
kinds to join in the musical adventure. Live and inspirational,
you'll watch, listen and smile as songs take shape and evolve in
an unrehearsed performance ... a real workshop to hone skills
and express musical vision. Many guest musicians & vocalists are
always on-hand to "sit in" as soloists or to be called upon to
create a whole, new trio, quartet or larger ensemble, too. It's
a ritual that you'll want to be part of every Sunday! Because of
the popularity of our Sunday brunch, reservations are strongly
encouraged. Please call us at (570) 326-4700. Brunch is served
from 9AM-2PM. |
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Friday, August 18
Shawan & The Wonton
9PM-MID
Shawan and the Wonton is a Harrisburg Roots/Soul ensemble.
Shawan Rice's bluesy voice makes her sound older than she is,
and it’s earned the 21-year-old from Harrisburg comparisons to
Amy Winehouse and Billie Holiday. “Maybe I just have an old
soul, and I’ve been here for, like, quite a few lifetimes,” says
Rice (who also plays guitar) “and I’m just here doing what I’m
supposed to be doing, which is just sharing some love, and …
sending some healing vibes through some … tunes." |
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Monday, August 21
The Doug McMinn Blues Trio
8-11PM
A scaled-back version of The Doug McMinn Blues Band, the trio
features the obvious talents of highly regarded blues veterans
Doug McMinn (guitar, sax & vocals), John "JT Blues" Thompson
(keyboards & vocals), and Joel B Vincent (drums) performing both
originals and classic blues standards. |
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Wednesday, August 23
Organ Trio East 7-10PM
An absolutely phenomenal trio performing primarily original
jazz, with a few classics thrown in for good measure ... this
stellar trio features trombonist Jay Vonada, keyboardist Steve
Adams, and drummer Tom James. Real deal jazz.
Every Wednesday evening we offer up free, live jazz while you
dine and drink with us here at the Bullfrog. From solo pianists
to unique duos & trios to hot quartets, we've always got
something on Wednesday nights to tickle your musical tastebuds
while you relax with friends, grab a bite, or enjoy a beer. |
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Thursday, August 24
Mike Brown
9PM-MID
The great American road trip is alive and kicking in Grammy
Nominee Mike Brown’s songs. All the mysterious, enchanting back
roads that all us romantics sit around daydreaming about come
alive on American Hotel. Listening to the album, you can tell
Mike’s logged lots of windshield time, that he’s stopped in
plenty of small town cafes to break bread with the type of
familiar all-American characters we road warriors know so well.
They’re what have given Mike’s project legs and taught it to run
like no other. |
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Friday, August 25
Lumpy Gravy
9PM-MID
Like thunder dancing on legs of lightning! Williamsport's very
own original jam band, Lumpy Gravy, was formed when Owen
MacDonald and Brett Kahn (former members of Kind-A-Mind) began
jamming with Mike & John Snyder. Doug McMinn, who played with
MacDonald in the well-known George Wesley Band, signed on in the
spring of 1998 (along with percussionist Ken Damilio). Now,
three drummers and three bass players later, Gravy has a new
lease on life. MacDonald (guitar, vocals) and McMinn (sax,
guitar, vocals) are joined by Joel B Vincent (Blind Chitlin
Kahunas, Melissa Reaves, Rubber Soul) on drums and Jimmy Lovcik
(Strawberry Jam, Jack's Farm) on bass in the refurbished and
riveting lineup. Vincent's fluid, tasteful style and Lovcik's
rock-solid, imaginative bass work keep the famous Gravy groove
percolating at peak efficiency. "Mango", the band's 2002
release, was extremely well-received, and their follow-up album
"GRASShopper" truly showcased the band's creative style. Lumpy
Gravy is ready to head back into the studio again soon to begin
work on a highly anticipated third album ... although lately the
band has toyed with the idea of recording a live album. Time
will tell! |
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Saturday, August 26
The Lynn & Farley 5
9PM-MID
A fantastic fivesome featuring some of our region's finest
musicians performing originals and clever covers ... and always
one of our favorite acts to host! The band features vocalist &
guitarist David Lynn, guitarist & vocalist Sean Farley,
keyboardist Michael Eck, bassist Jimmy F'n Lovcik, and drummer
Rich Cummings. |
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Sunday, August 27
Van Wagner
7-9PM
Van Wagner. Born in Pennsylvania. Lives in Pennsylvania. Makes
music. Mined coal. Logged trees. Teaches kids. Van Wagner is an
educator. In the classroom, he teaches Environmental Science at
Lewisburg High School. He has been selected as Conservation
Educator of the Year in 2005 from Schuylkill County and in 2007
and 2009 in Union County. In 2012 he was awarded the Sandy
Cochran award for natural resource education from the
Pennsylvania Forestry Association. Outside of the classroom he
educates audiences with his music and programs on Pennsylvania
history. His music has been featured on the History Channel and
WVIA-TV, as well as Country Music Television (CMT). He has
released 18 original albums and published a book entitled "Coal
Dust Rust and Saw Dust." His music and programs not only
entertain but inspire audiences to become involved in learning
more. |
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Monday, August 28
David Pulizzi
8-11PM
David Pulizzi plays original music that touches on folk,
country, blues, and rock traditions. Onstage he also
occasionally covers Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley,
Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen and others. In the
late '80s, after graduating from the Guitar Institute of
Technology, he formed and fronted an L.A. band called Low Echo.
A few years later, he was back in his hometown of Williamsport,
Pennsylvania, playing guitar and singing lead vocals for the
legendary Six Suede Men. Since then, he’s played memorable
stints with The Excitable Boys and with Tin Can Sims and the
Corps Cadavers. These days, he performs both solo and with his
roots-rock band, Graveyard Rooster, wherever and whenever
opportunity allows. |
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Wednesday, August 30
The Ken Wittman Trio 7-10PM
An outstanding trio featuring bassist Ken Wittman, guitarist Rod
Chubb, and drummer Joel B Vincent. Every Wednesday evening we
offer up free, live jazz while you dine and drink with us here
at the Bullfrog. From solo pianists to unique duos & trios to
hot quartets, we've always got something on Wednesday nights to
tickle your musical tastebuds while you relax with friends, grab
a bite, or enjoy a beer. |
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Thursday, September 1
Andy Mowatt's Steely Jam 9PM-MID
Andy Mowatt's Steely Jam" is a funk-driven powerhouse from
Pennsylvania, led by guitarist Andy Mowatt, "an absolute musical
genius" (Joe Devoy, Tellus 360) and "jazz-rock flamethrower on
guitar" (Sam Campbell, Gigspots). A fusion of New Orleans and
Central PA, "Andy Mowatt's Steely Jam" band will "inspire you to
expand your mind and think outside the confines of traditional
jazz, soul and funk!" (Corey Robert, Positive Music Reviews).
"Confident, to-the-point, and elegant" (Gus Rocha, The Flinging
Times), Andy and his group entertain and impress crowds with
unique originals and modern twists on classic hits, "and yet,
through many influences, each tune retains a sound that is
distinctly Mowatt's" (Kim O'Brien, Fly Magazine). |
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