Celebrate the arrival of Alyssa Hankey’s anticipated upcomping full-length album, Good Country People, at Big Rail Brewing on September 12th.

Good Country People feels less like a polished narrative and more like a series of lived-in scenes, smoky bars, long highways, motel rooms, pine-covered hillsides, and the quiet moments that sit between love and consequence. Across the record, Hankey writes about blue-collar survival, reckless romance, loyalty, and personal escape, creating characters that are flawed, human, and deeply recognizable.

A traveling troubadour born and raised in the hills of rural western Pennsylvania. Alyssa’s music is unmistakable, with influences that span across many genres. She has released various albums and embarked on several cross-country tours. She also formed Alyssa Hankey & The North Woods, a band that combines folk, country and rock. You can find them playing in and around the Pittsburgh area. Hankey has also shared the stage with artists such as The Clarks, John R Miller, Tommy Prine, Warren Zeiders and Charles Wesley Godwin.

You’ll find her music on Itunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, Youtube, etc

With Special Guest Gene The Werewolf

About The Clarks

The four original Clarks members Scott Blasey (vocals, acoustic guitar), Rob James (6 and 12-string electric guitars, vocals), Greg Joseph (bass, vocals) and Dave Minarik (drums, vocals) first met while students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in the late 80’s.

With a highlight reel that includes The Late Show with David Letterman, The Simpsons, and most recently The Pitt amongst others, The Clarks are enjoying their time together as a band now more than ever. Singing and playing new songs and celebrating 40 years together has rekindled a fire in the band’s sometimes broken, sometimes mended hearts.

Visit The Clarks’ Web Site >>

In addition to this concert September 13th, The Clarks are also playing at Big Rail August 22nd! Click Here for those tickets >>

Agenda

2:00pm – Big Rail Tap Room Opens / Early Check-in Begins

Because of the size of this event, **just for today** we’ll be requiring all visiting patrons to have or purchase a ticket to be on-site. Once you’ve checked in and received a wrist band, you can hang out and have a pint in the tap room & back patio area until the beer garden gates open.

3:30 PM – Beer Garden Gates open for ticket holders

If you’ve checked in and received a wrist band you’ll be able to freely enter & exit the beer garden / venue area starting at 3:30pm.

5:00 PM – Let the Show Begin

Gene The Werewolf takes the stage first, followed by The Clarks

Please read the FAQ page for more information on Big Rail’s concerts.

Need Lodging?

Want to remove the stress of parking and driving to this sold out show? Reserve your stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Grove City PA and use the FREE shuttle services to and from the concert. Book your stay for only $10

9+tax per room (per night):

• Call Direct: 724-748-5744 Option 1. Ask for the “Clarks at Big Rail – September Show” room block 
• Easy booking link: The Clarks at Big Rail September Show Room Block-Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City, PA

Note: Call Stacey at 724-372-5703 to book your shuttle services! Last day to book your reservation is August 28th, 2026!

Our Salt, Smoke, and Blues fest returns for 2026 featuring the region’s top blues acts, BBQ, local craft vendors, and of course some new twists. We’ll have music on both stages, so the blues will keep on coming all day.

This year’s music lineup:

• Billy Price Band
• Bill Toms & Hard Rain
• The Jesse Williams Band
• Max Schang Blues Trio
• Jeff Fetterman Band

With special guest Posterchild

For the past decade, The Vindys have been captivating audiences with their signature blend of rock, soul, and pop. Hailing from Youngstown, Ohio, the band has built a devoted following through electrifying live performances and heartfelt songwriting.

At the heart of The Vindys is powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Jackie Popovec, who has earned high praise from none other than Pat Benatar, who raved, “She’s amazing. That girl can sing her ass off.” She’s backed by an exceptional lineup, with John Anthony delivering electrifying lead guitar, Rick Deak on rhythm guitar, Jesse DeLorenzo on drums, Brendan Burke on bass, and Nathan Anthony on keys. Together, this dynamic ensemble crafts a sound that Music Connection Magazine hails as “rock and roll at its finest.”

The Vindys have been making waves nationally, lighting up major festival stages and opening for legends like Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, ZZ Top, Marcus King, Beth Hart, and Ann Wilson.

Their anthemic track “Are You Ready” was featured in ESPN commercials, while their music video for Bugs earned an exclusive selection at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.

Critics have taken notice—The Washington Post’s Marc Thiessen raved, “Jackie Popovec is a revelation… By the end, they were delivering a raucous standing ovation. See. This. Band.” (The 10 Best Concerts I Saw in 2024). They were also named Cleveland Magazine’s 2023 Editor’s Pick for “Best Indie Rock Band.”

The Vindys are gearing up for an electrifying year as they prepare to release new music that showcases their evolving sound and boundless creativity. They aim to push boundaries all while staying true to their rock, soul, and pop roots.  Their passion for crafting songs fuels their excitement, making this upcoming release not just another milestone but a bold step forward in their journey.  The next chapter of The Vindys’ story is about to unfold, and it promises to be their most thrilling yet.

Agenda

(These times are subject to change. Check our web site schedule for any last minute updates.)

1:00 PM – Big Rail Tap Room Opens

Hang out and grab a beer and lunch from the food truck.

3:00 PM – Beer Garden Gates open for ticket holders

If you’ve checked in and received a wrist band you’ll be able to freely enter & exit the beer garden / venue area starting at 3:00pm.

6:00 PM – Let the Show Begin

Opening performance first, followed by The Vindys

Since his 2019 debut, Emerson has made his contemporary mark on the tradition of American

songwriting. His newest and fourth full-length album, Blue Stars, with longtime label La Honda

Records, visits all of the influences and moods of his previous releases.

After his first album, Fried Chicken & Evil Women, Emerson built a reputation for live music,

finding his grass roots audience night after night. The loyalty among his audience can be

attributed to his songwriting, and the innate gift of experienced lyrics. His self-titled 2021

release, as well as The Golden Crystal Kingdom in 2023, further cemented that foundation,

drawing praise from the producers he worked with on each of those records, Rodney Crowell,

and Shooter Jennings, respectively.

With his fourth album, Blue Stars, Vincent brings together the distinct sound from all three of his

previous releases. Produced by Patrick Lyons and recorded at Gnome Studios in Nashville, TN,

the record benefits from Lyons’ deeply intuitive approach, having been close friends with Vincent

for many years. For Emerson, it was important to capture the sound from the road as closely as

possible, enlisting his touring Red Horse Band to play on the album.

“I’ve known Patrick for years and going into the studio with him felt like a big family kind of

thing with my band.”

Blue Stars features 13 original songs and is a testament to his songwriting prowess. Having

dabbled across country, folk, and Americana music with his first three records, Emerson brings

all three of those genres together with his latest release. Lyrically, these songs are rooted in his

upbringing in East Texas, life on the road, and his deep family ties to Louisiana – three

landscapes that continue to shape his perspective and inform his writing.

“I was definitely thinking a lot about my childhood in Texas and the trips to Louisiana to visit my

mother’s family there. A lot of the music I love comes from those areas, and I think it’s important

to have a sense of pride in where you come from.”

But sonically, Blue Stars reaches wider. It brings together the hard country sound of his early

work, the stripped down intimacy of his self-titled record, and the bold rock n’ roll of The Golden

Crystal Kingdom. The result is a record that offers something for every listener who has

followed his journey – while also serving as a perfect entry point for those just discovering his

music.

Jim Donovan and The Sun King Warriors are best described as a blend of rhythm heavy roots rock, with a strong dose of big barreling drums. Think bluesy Zeppelin-esqe bombast, Santana style percussion with wild Avett Brothers energy.

At a Sun King show, you can expect to dance, sweat and have the time of your life.

The band’s music has garnered radio airplay throughout the US and Canada, and has appeared on Billboard’s Americana chart multiple times.

The band plays regionally at festivals and clubs throughout the mid-atlantic and have opened for 10,000 Maniacs, Donovan’s former band Rusted Root and many others.

Jim Donovan, the band’s founder and writer brings almost three decades of experience to the Sun King Warriors. As a member of the popular 90’s band Rusted Root, he helped shaped the group’s sound and toured with legendary including The Grateful Dead, members of Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana and the Allman Brothers.

He also co-authored the band’s biggest hit, “Send Me on My Way,” which has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify and used as the wakeup music for NASA’s Mars rover.

Press quotes:

“Jim Donovan and Sun King Warriors are one of the most eclectic and exciting bands to come out in some time…” -The Washington Times
“Sun King Warriors channel unabashed enthusiasm into a series of songs that are both rowdy and rejuvenating…” -Relix Magazine