Music

HY-5 will be making their first appearance at Richland Community Days this year on Friday, August 18th 5:30 - 8:30 on the Field Stage before and after the parade. HY-5 started in the early 1980s and is still going strong today consistently providing quality classic rock tunes to its fans. With a lineup of well seasoned musicians, the band covers a wide variety of classic rock tunes from many decades as well as some newer songs. This polished five piece group can be heard at many venues in central and western Pennsylvania as well as western Maryland. The band members are Rob Ruff, on guitar, MaryAnn Ruff on vocals and keyboards, Dave Mulhollen on vocals and bass guitar, Dave Donaldson on drums, and Ken Harnish on vocals, keyboards, and vocals. They can be heard at many venues in central and western Pennsylvania as well as western Maryland.

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Take a trip through the decade of decadence with the ultimate tribute to the classic big hair bands of the 1980's. For the past two decades, Hair Force One has thrilled audiences throughout the Northeast with stunningly accurate performances, crowd-mastering showmanship and a larger-than-life stage presence. The song selection is instantly recognizable, favorites from bands like Guns 'n Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, KISS, Van Halen, AC/DC, Skid Row to Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister, Ratt, Great White, Scorpions, and much more.

To witness a Hair Force One concert is like stepping back in time to the 80's and reliving all your favorite memories from the 'Decade of Decadence'. The shows contain all the elements that drew you to your favorite artists of that time period: the swagger, the looks, the energy, the attitude, the HAIR! And the music will fill your ears with authentic, accurate performances that you remember so well and will make you believe that it's 1989 all over again! They take a show built for arenas and bring it to your own backyard. Hair Force One gives you the authentic sights, sounds, and smells of 80s metal.

If you want the REAL deal, this is one rock and roll party you won't want to miss!!!.

https://www.hf1rocks.net/

The Johnstown Civic Concert band will be back at Richland Community Days for 2023 on Friday, August 18th 5:30 - 6:30 at the Music Tent Stage. This large group of musicians consists of young students up to senior players. This will be the 14th year the Civic Band has performed at Richland Community Days and we are looking forward to having them back to play a variety of music for everyone.

Returning by popular request at Richland Community Days will be Ole 97 Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute Band on Friday, August 18th 7:30 - 10:30 at the Music Tent Stage. Ole 97 has been entertaining audiences across several states for many years with their show to capture that authentic Johnny Cash sound. The band has developed a large and loyal fan base who enjoy the variety of Johnny Cash songs from his early days until his last recordings including the famous duets with June Carter. Randy Hunter as Johnny Cash sings just like Johnny himself. Whether you are a Johnny Cash fan, a country music fan, or just like hearing a professional, tribute act, you will want to check out Ole 97 at Richland Community Days.

https://www.facebook.com/Ole97Band

Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Matt Otis has become a regional favorite multi-talented performer over the last couple decades. He will be playing on the Music Tent Stage on Saturday, August 19th 11:30 a.m. – 1:30. Matt not only does his solo performer shows but is also a member of his band Matt Otis & The Sound. Matt has performed at Richland Community Days a few times over the years and was highly praised for his shows. He covers a wide range of songs and music styles and has a very unique talent of looping music and sounds while he plays to make songs sound like an entire band.

https://www.facebook.com/mattotis1

Pittsburgh area band This Indecision will be coming to Richland Community Days for their first show at this festival on Saturday, August 19th 2:30 – 4:30 on The Music Tent Stage. This 6 piece band of highly professional musicians and singers have been generating a lot of talk and impressing audiences all over western and central Pennsylvania. With 5 lead singers and terrific harmony vocals, they deliver quite a show of classic rock favorite songs covering Journey, Styx, Boston, The Who, Foreigner, Kansas, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, The Doors, Pink Floyd, and much more. You don’t want to miss this band!

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Returning to Richland Community Days on Saturday, August 19th 4:00 - 6:00 will be Shades Of June performing classic songs and today's hits at the Field Stage.
Shades of June began in the fall of 2002, forming from the ashes of a Johnstown, PA-based group named Shadow 5. Today, the band features the powerful combination of Ryan Krinjeck on guitar and lead/backing vocal, Chris "Stewie" Myer on the bass/backing vocals, and Jesse August on the drums/backing vocals.
Shades of June is a versatile rock powerhouse with the ability to entertain you with all genres of covers, and exciting originals that are sure to keep the dance-floor packed and make any event a huge success. Come out, let loose, and get to know them! You'll be glad you did.

http://www.shadesofjune.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shadesofjune

One of Richland Community Days long-time favorite bands, Three Of Hearts, is back this year on Saturday, August 19th 5:30 – 7:30 on the Music Tent Stage. The band’s current lineup of Duaine Detrick (Bass Guitar & Vocals), Denise Canby (Guitar & Vocals), Joe Tirpak (Guitar & Vocals), and Tom Romanak (Drums & Vocals). Three Of Hearts formed in 2014; but, the band members each have a long history of success playing in some of the most well-known performing and recording bands in Pennsylvania, California, Las Vegas, NV and around the world for the last five decades.
The group has become one of the most talked about, highly professional, tight and polished music acts around and has been performing shows for very receptive audiences while headlining festivals, events, and nightclubs with their mix of dance party music covering six decades and many genres. Three Of Hearts has also opened for many national acts and can be seen at shows covering west central Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh to Altoona.
You are sure to hear big hits from various music styles including classic songs to today’s hits with something for everybody. Put on your dancing shoes and make sure to catch this top notch show!.

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Performing at Richland Community Days for their first time is Undercover on Saturday, August 19th 7:00 - 9:00 at the Field Stage. Undercover is one of western Pennsylvania's hottest dance music bands. The group has been playing across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia for many years at festivals, events, and nightclubs with their energetic show. Their song list includes music from many genres with classic songs from Journey, Bon Jovi, Prince, and Bryan Adams to today's top hits from Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Walk The Moon, Neon Trees, and The Black Eyed Peas. Put on your dancing shoes and come out to enjoy this highly regarded and fun band.

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Another band making their first appearance at Richland Community Days will be ultimate 1980s party music band Ridgemont High on Saturday, August 19th 10:00 – 12:00 midnight. This super fun band brings back many of the big hit songs of the 1980s. Put on your acid washed jeans, leg warmers, neon-colored clothes, and wear your big hair styles to dance the night away.


https://www.facebook.com/RidgemontHigh80sBand

Jeff Jimerson & Airborne will be performing at Richland Community Days on Saturday, August 19th 8:30 - 11:00 on the Music Tent Stage Before & After the Fireworks
Back by overwhelming popular demand is Jeff Jimerson & Airborne. Jeff is a nationally known professional Pittsburgh-based singer and musician, best known as the national anthem singer for the Stanley Cup winning Pittsburgh Penguins as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates and appearing on numerous national TV networks, WTAE-TV, KDKA-TV, 3WS Radio, and WDVE Radio music shows and in many concerts and shows. Jeff Jimerson and Airborne play songs covering many genres including hits by Journey, Styx, Grand Funk Railroad, Michael Jackson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and much more. Audiences are sure to experience a top notch concert with this group. Don't miss their show as they will be performing a set before the fireworks display and a set after the fireworks display.

https://www.facebook.com/JJ.Airborne