We want to provide the Central PA area with all age, independent D.I.Y. punk, ska, and hardcore shows. We also want to make Central PA a place where bands want to play. Rather noble, but not necessarily easy goals. The scene here in Central PA, and particularily here in State College, is very strange. We've seen barely 100 people come out to a show with a well known national headliner only to have 200 show up for a weekday show with three locals and a regional band.
Timing is everything, but in general, a solid amount of kids come out to the shows.
Our typical crowd size is about 125 kids, but we've also seen over 2000 people show up for a two-day ska fest. The Co-Op, The Crowbar, and the State College VFW Hall. Each location has it's pros and cons. Our main location, and preference for shows, is The Co-Op, located at 319 E. Calder Way in downtown State College. We hold the lease on the property, so we have more flexibility in booking shows, and we plan on having a more consistant number of shows in the months to come.