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altered State EVENTS

(Event dates listed below)

We host more live local and regional music than anyone in Erie !!!

Altered State Distillery is a strong supporter of  local and regional musicians, food trucks, breweries, artists, even animal shelters .

We host a happy hour Tuesday through Thursday, open jam sessions every  Thursday and live local and regional music every Friday and Saturday night year round.  Sunday afternoons in the summer months we host a "funky brunch" complete with live music, bloody mary bar, brunch entrees and omelet bar by la bella , reserving one Sunday/month for our Arts and Casks Handmade Vendor Fairs 

Food Trucks and Pop-Ups are also a big part of what we do.  We can't call it an "event" without them.  You will often find your favorites parked around back or popping-up inside our production space.  For the most up to date information on Food Trucks, check out the calendar on our dining page. 

Tuesdays with Timber is set to return in 2023 with local music, adoptable pets and yappy hours benefitting local and regional animal shelters and foster programs. (Yes, we are pet friendly!)

recurring EVENTS 

JOIN US FOR YAPPY HOURS Every Tuesday  

Tuesday nights 4-6

E Dogg's has the cart out and is joining us on Tuesdays through June for Altered State Yappy Hours and Tuesdays with Timber!!!
Grab your best furry friend and come get a bite and a cocktail!! Drinks specials 4-6pm. E Doggs 4-8pm.
We are pet-friendly inside and out.
This season Eric will serving-up everything from Greek Dogs, to Chicago Dogs, vegan options, Smith's Jalapeno Cheddar Best as well as loaded pierogi. Check his page for a full list of menu options
Yappy Hours every Tuesday

PA Craft Beers
$3 / $5 / $6
One to Ones - $5
Craft Cocktails - $7
TUES  grab a bite from E Dogg's ! 
Food Pairing Menu available at all times

JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR  

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights 4-6


PA Craft Beers
$3 / $5 / $6
One to Ones - $5
Craft Cocktails - $7
TUES  grab a bite from E Dogg's ! THURS la bella pasta bar
Food Pairing Menu available at all times

 

 

THURSDAY NIGHT OPEN JAM 

Thursdays  7-10 pm

Altered State Jam Sessions occur every Thursday night from 7-10 pm and will be held outdoors throughout the summer whenever possible. A bit different from an open mic night, our open jams are generally instrumental and improvisational and often morph from familiar covers into spacey jams and back again. Come anytime and plug-in, or just hang back and listen. Please contact Aaron Hetz at the distillery with any questions

 

Saturday & Sunday Brunch & Omelet Station With la bella

Saturdays and Sundays 12-3 pm

 Please join us and la bella Saturdays & Sundays  12 pm-3 pm for brunch at the distillery!

Harry will be setting up an omelet station right in the distillery and cooking up his signature brunch selections  and some amazing omelet creations. A build-your-own option is also available.

No reservations required.

We will take care of the coffee, juice and cocktails. So come on in and get one of our famous spicy bloody marys, espresso martinis, or smoked old fashioneds to go with your brunch.

Every weekend  12-3 pm unless otherwise indicated. We hope to see you!

Sunday funky brunch at altered State Distillery

Every Sunday  all summer long  12-3 pm

Come on out for Sunday Brunch with a twist!!
Amazing Brunch Selections by la bella!
Omelet Bar!
Live Music! 1-4 pm
Blood Mary Bar!
Indoor/Outdoor Seating!
Vendor fairs (on select dates) benefitting local non profits (information to follow)
*denotes Arts and Casks Vendor Fair dates
**denotes alternate food vendor

Arts and casks handmade vendor fair at altered State Distillery

One Sunday/Month 12-3 pm

Arts and Casks is back! We're looking forward to four amazing summer Sundays of live local music, brunch, a lil' day drinkin', and local crafts!! All outdoor events are pet and family friendly.
The bloody mary bar will be up and runnin' and we'll be serving-up our full cocktail and mocktail menus.
Local craft beer and wines will also be available, as well as bottles for purchase and our house-made cocktails to-go.
Brunch will be prepared each Sunday from 12-3pm by la bella.
Music 1-4 pm
Vending 12-5pm
Come for the food, stay for the music and get a little shopping in while you are here.
*Donations will be accepted each week for local organizations who help to strengthen our community and a portion of the vendor fee collected by Chy-Dezign will be donated as well.
They are:
May 21~ Infinity Visual & Performing Arts in honor of Sara's daughter, Lexy (Deep Fried and Dipped in Honey)
June 11~ Anna Shelter in honor of Josh "Joose" Chessario (Elle Taylor Band)
July 16~ City Gallery (Steve Trohoske Ensemble)
Aug 13~ Erie Animal Network (Small Town Rollers)
*Vendors!!!!
Vending is organized by Chy-Dezign. Please do not contact the distillery or post in the comments re: vendor information.
Thank you so much!

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Phunkademic

Friday  June 9th  7-10 pm

Eric Brewer- Guitar
Sam Edwards- Drums
Ralph Reitinger- Bass
John Feighner- Keys
Michael Hibbler- Percussion
Nick Hoh - Keys
Voted Erie Reader's best new band of 2020, Phunkademic is Erie's premier party funk group. Consisting of Eric Brewer, Ralph Reitinger, Sam Edwards, and John Feighner (all winners of multiple REMA & Erie's top player awards) the group banded together during the pandemic to bring a new, high energy and uplifting vibe to the scene. Influences ranging from P-Funk and The Meters to new-age bands such as Lettuce and Cory Wong drive Phunkademic's desire to get the crowd on their feet.

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Higher Education

Saturday , June 10   7-10 pm

Higher Education is a four piece band out of College Park, MD that crafts a unique blend of psychedelic soaked reggae with raw riotous rock n roll

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Arts & Casks Brunch and Vendor Fair with Elle Taylor Band

Sunday June 11th   12-5 pm

Join us Sundays this summer for some great music, refreshing cocktails, delicious brunch options and good times!
On June 11th we'll be hosting one of four Arts and Casks Handmade Vendor Fairs organized by ChyDezign (vendors TBA)
The Elle Taylor Band will be here to entertain you throughout the afternoon
la bella will be serving-up brunch complete with omelet station
Indoor/outdoor seating available
Music will be outside weather-permitting
Our Bloody Mary Bar will be available as will our full cocktail menu and award-winning slushies
Music 1-4 pm
Brunch 12-3 pm
Vending 12-5 pm
Come for the food, stay for the music, and get a little shopping in while you are here. Vendors will be listed in the discussion thread on the Arts and Casks event page.
Donations being collected by ChyDezign will be going to the Anna Shelter in honor of Josh "Joose" Chessario
We hope to see you!

 

Maufrey

Friday June 16 ,  7-10 pm

A Psychedelic Jam Band based out of Buffalo, NY
Bill-Guitar/Vocals
Murph-Drums
Tristan-Keys/Vocals
Evan-Bass/Vocals
Sam-Guitar/Vocals

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Paint and SIp with Paintology

Saturday ,  June 17th   1-3

Join us for brunch by La Bella from 12-3 and the paint and sip with us and Paintology from 1-3

Tickets available at  https://www.paintologypa.com/classes

 

 

Timemind

Saturday ,  June 17th   7-10

High-energy jam originals and unique modern takes on classic jams

Tucker Landis -guitar/vocals
Aaron Hetz- bass/vocals
Don Caplea- keys/vocals
Terry Baker- drums

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Sunday FUnky brunch with the grateful trio

Sunday,  June 18  1-4 pm

Join us Sundays this summer for some great music, refreshing cocktails, delicious brunch options and good times!
The Grateful Trio returns to Altered State Distillery on Sunday, June 18th
La bella will be here serving-up a very special brunch complete with omelet station!
We're open 12-5 pm
Brunch 12-3 pm
Music 1-4 pm
Our Bloody Mary Bar will be available as will our full cocktail menu and award-winning slushies.
We hope to see you! 

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Tuesdays with timber

Tuesday,  June 20th   5-9 pm

Join us for Happy Hour and beyond benefiting Because You Care animal rescue and rehabilitation!
There will be live music, raffle baskets, drinks specials and more!
**Learn more about foster and adoption services provided by Because You Care, meet adoptable pets and try your chance at raffle prizes all for a good cause!
Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome
Open 3-10
Yappy Hour Drink Specials 4-6
Event 5-9
Live Acoustic Music (TBA)
E Dogg's Hot Dogs will be here to feed ya!
$$ Donations accepted as well as gifts of Purina One Brand Dry Puppy food, cat or kitten food as well as cleaning supplies like paper towels or surface wipes
A portion of our proceeds go to Because You Care

 

Cha Ka

Friday,  June 23rd   7-10 

Chaka is Erie's original roots reggae band. Founded by Mike Chin and Ron Williams of One World Tribe. Chaka was formed to pay tribute to the classic reggae artists.

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Samuel James and the New Impulse wsg Tucker knisell

Saturday,   June 24th    7-10 

Pulling inspiration from the likes of John Mellencamp, John Mayer, and Chris Stapleton, he is developing a sound that is uniquely, Samuel James. Bending strings and hearts with his smooth and soulful sounds and captivating audiences with an unmatched stage presence, he builds an atmosphere with every performance.

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Sunday funky brunch with norside organ trio

Sunday,  June 25th  1-4 pm

Join us Sundays this summer for some great music, refreshing cocktails and brunch by la bella complete with omelet station, and bloody mary bar!!
With elements of blues, jazz, funk and rock & roll, Norside is out to honor the great American tradition of the organ trio sound while forging their own creative space in the music. Guitarist Glenn Strother (420 State) defines the band’s sound as “Rust Belt Funk”, a phrase that gives homage to their Western PA roots. The band has seen great success in their short time together, playing packed shows at local venues around the greater Pittsburgh region.
Open 12-5pm
Brunch 12-3pm
Music 1-4 pm
Skip Sanders : Hammond organ
Steve Ippolito :Drums
Glenn Strother : Guitar

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Rodger Montgomery Blues Band

Friday, June 30th   7-10

This band needs no introduction.
No cover!.

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

The Division Street Machine

Saturday ,  July 1st   7-10

The Division Street Machine - Original Blues, Funk, and improvisational Jam
No cover.

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Sunday Funky Brunch with Doug Phillips Trio

Sunday,  July  2   1-4 pm

Join us Sundays this summer for some great music, refreshing cocktails and brunch by la bella complete with omelet station, and bloody mary bar!
Sunday July 2nd we're hosting the Doug Phillips Ensemble feat: Elly Vahey and Craig Stevens.
Open 12-5pm
Brunch 12-3pm
Music 1-4 pm
Indoor/outdoor seating available. Music will be outside weather-permitting.
This is going to be one fun show you do not want to miss!

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

One Time Weekend wsg TimeMind

Thursday,  July  6th  7-10 pm

We Groove - You Move” is the mantra of One Time Weekend - the innovative shred-funk Connecticut quartet bringing driving grooves with a melodic and progressive edge to the universe. One Time Weekend is known for their live shows - delivering a high-energy musical experience at every performance.
TimeMind feat. Arron Hetz, Tucker Landis , Don Caplea  &  Terry Baker will open the night

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Steve Trohoskes Basses Loaded 

Friday July 7th, 2023  7-10 pm

A bass-heavy ensemble consisting of
4 basses a drummer & a couple guests. This one is always a good time!

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Folkfaces

Saturday,  July 8th  7-10 pm

Folkfaces is a Buffalo-based quartet that specializes in “Rowdy Jazz & Bluesy Roots.” Folkfaces has an irresistibly danceable energy and a unique versatility, being able to engage a crowd whether busking on the street, playing in a small barroom, or putting on a full electric show at a large music venue. The band draws influence from a multitude of genres, including folk, jazz, blues, punk, Americana, jug band, and bluegrass. 

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

Docksider Reunion with 420 State Jukebox feat. Randy Baumann

Sunday,  July  9th  1-4 pm

Randy Baumann
Glenn Strother- Norside Organ Trio
Michael Berger- The Clock Reads
Steve Ippolito- Norside & The Clock Reads
Playing a bunch of funky old favorites from back in the 420 Docksider days
*wsg Docksider Alumns sitting-in
You won't want to miss this one!

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

SUnday FUnky Brunch with Eric Brewer & Friends

Sunday,  July  23rd   1-4  pm

Join us Sundays this summer for some great music, refreshing cocktails, bloody mary bar and brunch by Smoke & Fire BBQ 
Erie PA's celebrated rock/funk/jam powerhouse, with guitarist Eric Brewer piloting a group of the region's most versatile and capable musicians. Now in their 13th year together, the band punctuates originals &covers with a healthy dose of improvisation!
Open 12-5pm
Brunch & bloody mary bar 12-3pm
Music 1-4 pm

 We hope to host bands outside as often as possible, so bring a chair for a guaranteed place to sit

Touch of Grey Trio

Sunday,  July 30  1-4 pm

Touch of Grey is a classic rock cover band from Meadville, PA specializing in music by the Grateful Dead, but covering a wide variety of classics, spanning from the 60’s to today.

We hope to host music outside as much as possible, so if the weather is nice, please bring a chair

 

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