Philipsburg Pa. Musicians Guild

Badge of the Pittsburgh PA Musicians Guild featuring a winged guitar, drums, and a laurel wreath with gold trim.

The Philipsburg, PA Musicians Guild. This new branch of The Academy is dedicated to supporting local talent and lifting up the bands and artists who make our community’s music scene thrive and sparkle a little brighter. If you’re part of a band or musical group, or if you share your music with the public in any form—live, recorded, or online—we’d love to connect and hear what you’re creating. The Guild is here to support your journey, open new doors, offer resources and encouragement, and help you grow as an artist. Big things are coming — and we’re just getting started on this exciting, tuneful adventure.

Emblem for the Pittsburgh PA Musicians Guild featuring a guitar, drumsticks, cymbals, and decorative leaves, with a golden border and the words 'Pittsburgh PA Musicians Guild' in gold and blue.

MEMBERS

OF THE GUILD

Southbound Acoustic

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A band of four men performing on an outdoor stage with guitars, drums, and electronic equipment, wearing colorful, Hawaiian-style shirts, surrounded by a scenic natural background.

Southbound Acoustic Band from the heart of Central Pennsylvania, delivers a soulful blend of acoustic melodies. Jon Phillippi, Greg Hubler, and Mike Nedrow. This talented trio brings a wealth of musical experience and passion to every stage they play.

Labyrinth

A black T-shirt with patriotic and musical design celebrating one year anniversary of a barbecue work-in-progress event, established in 2024, featuring fireworks, an American flag, musical instruments, speakers, a turntable, and a scoreboard with tally marks.
Six young people standing on a stage with musical instruments, wearing casual and punk-style clothing, in front of blue soundproof panels.

Labyrinth, formally known as Work in Progress (W.I.P), is a Metal Fusion/Pop-Punk Band formed in the summer of 2024. Avah Hill on Vocals, Ozzy Conaway on guitar and vocals, Kenny Fetzer on guitar, Sam Massung on bass, and Cooper Butterworth on Drums.

Standby

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Five teenagers sitting on the floor against a wall, holding musical guitars, with one wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses, in a practice or casual setting.

STANDBY is a Grunge/Metal Fusion Band Formed 2024. Chase Conklin, Logan Deck, Shawn Harper, Cameron Yarger, and Rowen Good, mix raw emotion, heavy riffs, and haunting melodies inspired by the grit of the ‘90s grunge era and the relentless energy of modern metal

Revival

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A band performing on stage at a music academy with three members: a female guitarist on the left, a male guitarist and singer in the middle, and a drummer on the right. The stage has a sign for the music academy and winter string lights decorate the background.

(Formerly known as Hemlocke) Teen Pop band from Central Pa.

Verdant Amber

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Teen Rock band from Central Pa.

Redeemed

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A girl singing into a microphone while two boys play instruments on stage with green walls and musical equipment.

Teen Christian band from Central Pa.

Deadliners

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Teen Punk band from Central Pa.

Periodic M

Colorful handwritten words and phrases on a black background, including 'SMILE', 'LOVE', 'DANCE', and various expressive notes and doodles
A live concert with musicians performing on stage under bright and colorful stage lights, with an audience watching.

Teen Pop/Rock band from Central Pa.

The Dark Stars

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Pete Black, Ben Jeffries,
Cooper Harris, and Megan Kosut
folk, indie, funk, rock

Voorhees Blues Band

Logo for Voorthees Blues Band featuring a yellow guitarist icon, band name in blue, and tagline 'Get ur blues out!!' in red.
Three middle-aged men with long hair and glasses, playing musical instruments in a rehearsal room. One has a guitar, another has a bass, and the third is near drums. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying their practice.

We are a Trio of seasoned musicians circling back to our Blues - Roots. PJ Voorhees .. writer/guitarist/vocal, Jack Baughman .. percussionist/vocal, Don, "Turk", Schnars.. Bass/vocal.

Elvis and The Outlaws

Neon sign reading 'Elvis and the Outlaws' with guitar illustrations and flaming dice.
Elvis impersonator singing into a microphone outdoors, wearing a glittery white jumpsuit with a red scarf and large sunglasses.

Full Elvis Tribute Band. From Central Pa.

The Hat3d

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Four people standing in front of a trailer with 'the floated' written on it. They are wearing dark clothing and sunglasses, with one person wearing a shirt that says 'Horror Literature Society'.

Metal/Grindcore band from Central Pa.