# Event Details - **Event Name**: John Gallagher Jr - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: John Gallagher Jr. is a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter who has been seen on stage and screens both small and large. Notable film and TV roles include The Newsroom, Short Term 12, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and Hush. He won a Tony Award for his performance in Duncan Sheik’s hit musical Spring Awakening, portrayed the Jesus of Suburbia in the Broadway adaptation of Green Day’s Grammy winning rock opera American Idiot, and most recently starred in Swept Away - a new musical featuring songs by The Avett Brothers. But when it comes to his music, that’s a bit more personal. Born in the Small Wonder to folk musicians, John wrote his first song at the ripe age of 5. Rather, just the chorus, as he would earnestly admit to his listeners today. In the years between he has played in a half-dozen bands ranging from roots rock to pop punk. He gigs most often as a solo performer, wielding his Gibson J-45 and red lightning bolt strap. Taking inspiration from Prine, Costello, Springsteen, Westerberg and Schlesinger - his music is raw, honest, and heartfelt. Emo folk rock, if you will. “Write what you know - I don’t go for that,” John joked while sharing his latest crop of songs at Rockwood Music Hall - the venue on NYCs Lower East Side that has hosted him since 2006 and released his debut album Six Day Hurricane (2016). The wry humor is par for the course at a Gallagher gig. Produced by guitarist Thad DeBrock, this LP drew comparisons to the jangly Laurel Canyon guitars of The Byrds and the lean bar band dynamics of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Following the release, John hit the road as an opening act for Anaïs Mitchell and Aaron Lee Tasjan. 2021 saw the online self release of 8th and Jane, a short but sweet 8 song sophomore effort. It’s a fast and fierce postcard jammed with power pop rock and roll numbers, smoothed out by several soul searching acoustic ballads. An almost tragicomic blend of the rootsy bravado and vulnerable heart-on-sleeve reflection that has become a staple of his music. John writes with an emphasis on the confessional, cathartic, and emotional. His third record, Goodbye or Something, was released on June 28th, 2024 on the indie label Grand Phony Music. Tracked at Studio G Brooklyn and featuring Zach Jones, Oscar Albis Rodriguez, Chris Cubeta, Hannah Winkler, and Todd Caldwell, it’s his most personal and profound LP to date. Goodbye or Something is a heart-wrenching and sometimes humorous reflection on lost love and the power of music, familial bonds, and a good meal to see us through. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/john-gallagher-jr/200030516628608 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, pop, performances, workshops, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: State College - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 130 W College Ave, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801 - **lat**: 40.79374 - **long**: -77.8623 - **full address**: 130 W College Ave, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: John Gallagher Jr - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1116b24cbe181055580d066d4c149023758debcd6e2a6013fac83bdc29321518-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181818-gmir?v=1787504716 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is John Gallagher Jr being held? - **A:** John Gallagher Jr takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 130 W College Ave, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801. - **Q**: Who is organizing John Gallagher Jr? - **A:** John Gallagher Jr is organized by The State Theatre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** John Gallagher Jr is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in State College, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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