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When you’re in the mood to move to the beat, there’s nothing like live music to get you tapping your feet. From lively piano bars to low-key jazz lounges, these venues around the state are sure to get you into the groove. Experience a legendary listening room in Bethlehem when you stop by Godfrey Daniels, an intimate live music space since 1976, showcasing traditional folk singers, monthly jam sessions, story circles, and open mic nights for the community. Another music mainstay is John & Peter’s Place in New Hope. This no-fuss haunt on Main Street opened in 1972 and features nightly live music, from jazz to punk rock and everything in between. Over the decades, this stage has seen seasoned veterans like Norah Jones and Mary Chapin Carpenter, as well as local bands and up-and-coming acts. Want to participate in the music-making yourself? Make your way to Philadelphia’s “gayborhood” to visit Knock Restaurant and Bar, where the weekly piano bar, karaoke, and showtunes nights will have you singing your favorite tunes. See what acts will grace the stage at “The Stage on the Herr” inside Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, located in the historic Old Midtown district. Rock, R&B, country, metal—it’s all fair game here. For live music and incredible food, visit the American Ale House in State College, where jazz concerts and piano bar performances pair perfectly with gourmet sandwiches, seafood specialties (don’t miss the oyster nachos!), and chop house steaks. Jazz lounge Con Alma in Pittsburgh also offers a lively nightlife spot for noshing on tasty bites. Enjoy soulful Cuban eats—think ropa vieja, croquetas, and tostones—as well as sultry craft cocktails with exotic ingredients and flavorings, all while listening to live jazz music.
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