Join us for the sixth annual Summer Shindig brought to you by Fostering Music! Live music, food, drinks, raffles, and more!

Free admission!!
Donate what you can to raise money for Fostering Music!

Official Line-up:

3:00 - MALAK!TE
3:30 - Charlie and Damon Dosch
4:30 - Appalachian Honey

5:30 - Black Forest Ham
6:30 - Noble Hops
7:30 - Lori Russo & the Uppercuts
8:45 - The Bail Jumpers

Thank you to the bands for donating their time and talent to our events!

Make sure to support the bands that support us - check out more info about each below

Charlie & Damon Dosch

Damon and Charlie Dosch are a father/son duo that share a love of playing music. Though it mostly occurs along a river or beside a fire somewhere, every now and then they make an appearance to share their music with the world.

Black Forest Ham

Black Forest Ham is a five-piece cover band performing favorites from the 70s through today. With a diverse repertoire and frequent appearances by guest musicians, every show delivers a fresh mix of familiar songs, great musicianship, and high-energy entertainment.

Black Forest Ham’s next event is July 30th at 6:00 PM at the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival in Kittanning, PA.

Appalachian Honey

Appalachian Honey is an acoustic Americana duo based in the hills of Western Pennsylvania. Featuring the charismatic vocals of Krissy Jo, and the glittering mandolin of Damon Dosch.

Find out more here: Appalachian Honey

Noble Hops

Founded in 2010, the Noble Hops bring a blend of straight up American Rock and Roll mixed in with some Alt-Country groove. Based in Pittsburgh, PA the band is available, willing and ready to play festivals, showcases and local venues catering to original music. Solo/Duo/Trio and full band cover and acoustic shows are also available for booking.

Lori Russo & the Uppercuts

Find out more here:Lori Russo & the Uppercuts

The Bail Jumpers

The Bail Jumpers are a contemporary blues band with roots in the past.

Find out more here: The Bail Jumpers

Fostering Music Summer Shindig 2026 Partners and Donors

Platinum Level Sponsor

Gold Level Sponsors

Smail’s Custom Drum Shop

NexTier Bank

Shady Lady Productions

Friends and family of Johnny 'Katt' Henricks

Silver Level Sponsors

Aerotech

Bronze Level Sponsors

Sheetz

Ed and Val Wilson

Ron, Kelly and Gabe Schreckengost

Volunteer Sponsors

Lance and Christine Whiteman

This intimate concert event features an acoustic performance from Scott Blasey of the Clarks during a four course meal at the Casbah Mediterranean restaurant.

The $150 tickets include four course meal, paired wine and acoustic performance by singer/songwriter Scott Blasey. Gratuity is included in the ticket price. $100 from each ticket goes directly to Fostering Music. We only have 42 tickets available, so don't wait if you want to be a part of this unique event.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/concert-at-the-casbah--2026

Our Songsmith Series, events created to give a unique view into the creative process of some of our favorite local musicians, continues with one Fostering Music's biggest supporters. This event features an intimate acoustic performance from Zach Rovito of the Ragged Co. at Arsenal Cider House in Lawrenceville.

This event will be an open to the public and no cover charge. Arsenal's regular menu of food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Join us in hearing the songs that Zach helped to create and maybe some covers of songs that helped to shape him into the artist he is today.

Spend a little bit of your evening having fun painting while supporting a great cause! Choose Winter Whispers or “The Blues” guitar painting when registering and prepay $30 for 11x14 canvas. Portion of proceeds benefit Fostering Music (provides musical instruments and lessons to those in need within foster care). Register at www.emptynestartstudio.com

We are bringing back the January Jam!

We had such a great turnout in January of 2020 and we are excited to have such a great location (10th Street Station) to be bringing the music back to warm up your winter!

The lineup this year is amazing! Check it out:

Slightly Suspicious
Center Stage
Noble Hops
Appalachian Honey
Jenifer Lynn Baker
Black Forest Ham
The Growlers
The Houseband

We will have food and drinks for purchase, raffles and of course live music all day!

Tickets are $10 or reserve a table for six for $80.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fostering-musics-january-jam

Make plans, buy some tickets or invite your friends and reserve a table. We hope to see you there!

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Our friends at the Allegheny Mariner have offered to have a party in their parking lot to help us continue on the Summer Shindig fun! We have five bands coming at you, a beer truck, tacos and raffles!

The best part - it's free to get in!

Please make a donation if you can, but please come enjoy the live music from some of the best bands around!

Our line-up for the evening:

Marlee Smith 4:00 - 4:45
Gunpowder and Lilac 5:00 - 5:45
Smail's Custom All Stars 6:00 - 6:45
Strung Over 7:00 - 7:45
Center Stage 8:00 - 8:45
The Bail Jumpers 9:00 - 9:45

Bring some chairs with you and hang out with us for a really fun time!