Sunday, June 6: Lots of live music in and around the 'Cuse

The Syracuse Community Choir presents “Peace with the Land, Justice Amongst Ourselves" at 3 p.m. at the Onondaga Nation School in Nedrow. There will be an ice cream social at 2 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested.

Also today

The Old-Time Music Jam starts 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested.
• Amber McAllister Nezezon performs at the Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame (1121 Comins Road, Osceola). The free concert starts at 2 p.m.

At the clubs

• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 4 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Just Joe, 3 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach – Last Call, 3 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Miss E, 4 p.m.
• The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Mike with Old School, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Over The Top, 7 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Mark Zane and Friends, 7 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern (Brewerton Rd., Brewerton) – Ryan Burdick, 4 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Donnie P.and Celebration Polka Band, 3 p.m.

Read more...

Saturday, June 5: Charlie Daniels at Taste of Syracuse tonight

Taste of Syracuse continues in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. Charlie Daniels Band is tonight's headliner. Admission is free and music starts at noon.

Here's today's schedule:

AmeriCU Main Stage

• 1 p.m.: Dashboard Nixon
• 2:15 p.m.: Pour Whyte Trash
• 3:30 p.m.: Square Pegs
• 4:45 p.m.: 3 Inch Fury
• 6 p.m.: The Reissues
• 7:15 p.m.: Whiskey Mae
• 9 p.m.: Charlie Daniels Band

Verizon Wireless Clinton Square Stage

• Noon: Just Joe
• 1:15 p.m.: The Shakedown
• 2:30 p.m.: Mike Powell
• 3:45 p.m.: Two Hour Delay
• 5 p.m.: Soul Risin'
• 6:30 p.m.: Simplelife
• 7:45 p.m.: Sophistafunk
• 9 p.m.: The Goonies

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que/ SubCat Music Studios Stage

• Noon: Mike Renalli
• 1 p.m.: Andrew Halliday
• 2 p.m.: Butternut Creek
• 2:30 p.m.: Hondo Mesa and Midnight Mike
• 3 p.m.: Andrew Greacen
• 4 p.m.: Augustine
• 5 p.m.: The Pilot Lies
• 6 p.m.:- Grey tide
• 7 p.m.: Digger Jones
• 8 p.m.: Closer Still
• 9 p.m.: Mike Brindisi
• 10 p.m.: Brand New Sin

More outdoor concerts

• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band are at the Minoa Field Days (213 Osborne Ave, Minoa) at 7:30 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul performs at Lafayette Optimists Park (2945 Route 11, Lafayette) at 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band are at Marcellus Park (2449 Platt Road, Marcellus) for a 7 p.m. concert.
• Lonesome Crow is at the Weedsport Fireman’s Field Days (8892 South St., Weedsport). Music starts at 8 p.m.

Also today

• Better Than Bowling, Jessy Chick, and ShaMegga perform for the AIDS Benefit Concert at Austin’s Restaurant (753 James St.). Music starts at 1 p.m. and admission is $5.
• Charlie Bertini, Dick Chave, Mark Doyle, Ronnie Leigh, Terry Myers, Dave Hanlon and others perform as part of the Applejazz Fest at the Pavilion at Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York. Music starts at 6 p.m. and there's a $35 admission charge.
• Moe is at Saranac Brewery (811 Edwards St., Utica) for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $32 at the door.
• Beaucoup Blue is at McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $14.
• Roomful of Blues performs at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville). The show starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $20, students pay $15.
• The Rusty Doves and Boots n’ Shorts are at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $7.

At the clubs

• Alley Cat (23 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Karaoke with Sully, 7 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – The Goods, 9:30 p.m.
• The Boat House (1397 St. RD 49, Constantia) - 10:2:Midnight, 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – George Leija, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - Smart Alec, 9:30 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - J.D.and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Prime Time, 10 p.m.
• Duckhunters Club (Route 14, Dresden) - Cousin Jake, 2 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – The Guise, 7 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, 8 p.m.
• Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) – Smoke and Mirrors, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Michael Crissan, 6 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Karaoke, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Emerald City, 10 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) - F5, 10 p.m.
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Lo-Lo, 10 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Donna Colton, 9 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – The Edge, 9 p.m.
• Raging River BBQ (7B Birdie Square, Oswego) - Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Jamie Notarthomas, 7 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.; Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – John Puma and Booty Inc., 9 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Magical Mystery Tour, 9 p.m.
• VFW Post 153 (Salina and Wood Streets, Baldwinsville) - Free Ride, 1 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Smokin’, 9 p.m.

Read more...

Friday, June 4: Taste of Syracuse kicks off today

The first big festival of the summer season, Taste of Syracuse, gets underway today in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. The two-day event kicks off at 11 a.m. Edgar Winter is tonight's headliner.

Here's today's schedule:

AmeriCu Main Stage

• Noon: Grupo Pagano
• 1:45 p.m.: Mike Estep
• 3 p.m.: Chris Taylor
• 4:15 p.m.: Joe Whiting Band
• 5:45 p.m. Elephant Mountain
• 7 p.m.: Under the Gun
• 9 p.m.: Edgar Winter

Verizon Wireless Clinton Square Stage

• Noon: Marcia Hagan and Black River Junction
• 1:45 p.m.: Andy Taylor
• 3p.m.: Michael P. Ryan
• 4:15 p.m.: Acoustic Rodeo featuring T.J. Sacco
• 5:30 p.m.: Gridley Paige
• 7:20 p.m.: Prime Time
• 9 p.m.: One Hard Krank

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que/ SubCat Music Studios Stage

• 1 p.m.: Merrill Amos
• 2 p.m.: After-x
• 3 p.m.: Northbound Traveling Minstrel Jug Band
• 4 p.m.: Born Again Rebels
• 5 p.m.: Erika DeSocio Band
• 6 p.m.: Rocko Dorsey
• 7 p.m.: Long Since Forgotten
• 8 p.m.: Fazeshift
• 9 p.m.: Chris Lizzi
• 10 p.m.: The Action

More music events after the jump.

Read more...

Thursday, June 3: 3 Inch Fury at B'Ville T Party

This week's B’ville ‘T’ Party at Papermill Island, Baldwinsville features 3 Inch Fury and Crimzen . Music starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for 21 and over and includes one free drink. For those under 21, admission is $5 with I.D.

Also tonight

• John Cadley hosts Open Mike at Kellish Hill (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius) starting at 7 p.m. A donation is requested.
• Uncalled Four performs at 7 p.m. at the Weedsport Firemen’s Field Days at Weedsport Fairgounds, Weedsport.

At the clubs

• Applebee’s (3189 Erie Blvd. E.) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin 8 p.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnels Parkway, Cicero) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 7 p.m.
• Bull & Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - Salt City Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Custom Taylor Band, 5 p.m.
• Devaney's Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) - Jambake with The Electric Moonpies, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Lod Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Jack’s Reef Port of Call (1161 Old State Route 31, Memphis) - Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Kosta's Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) – Dave Hawthorn, 7 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Jamie Notarthomas, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - El Kabong, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Open Mike with Air Traffic, 9:30 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker's Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Chris Mosely and John Schulte, 8:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Sirsy, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Tinker's Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) - The Barrigar Brothers, 8 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) – George Leija, 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) - Brethren, 7 p.m.

Read more...

Wednesday, June 2: Dave Matthews at Darien Lake

The Dave Matthews Band plays at Darien Lake PAC, Darien Center. The Felice Brothers open the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40-$70.

Also tonight

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.) - Digger Jones, 9:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy's (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Party On The Patio with Supergush, 7 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Paul Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Open Mic with Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger, 8 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

Read more...

Former Manowar drummer Scott Columbus hitting the road again

Scott Columbus, former drummer for Manowar, has taken a couple of years off, but he's back with a vengeance and ready to hit the road with Ross the Boss for some gigs this summer.

Scott, who has settled in the Syracuse area, talks about his break with Manowar in an interview with Classic Rock magazine. Interesting read.

Here's a video of Scott performing at the Fusion Room in North Syracuse Saturday. No question, he's still got it!

Read more...

Tuesday, June 1: CNY music calendar

It's the first of June and there's plenty to do in and around the 'Cuse.

Here's what's going on:

• Fritz's Polka Band (Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack, Farmington) - 1 p.m.
• Hotch's (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.
• Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) - Open Mike with Sweet Lou, 8:30 p.m.
• Pfohl's Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Cato and Lavancer, 6:30 p.m.
• The Retreat (First St., Liverpool) - Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
• The weekly open jam at the Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn) starts at 7 p.m.
• Karaoke aficionados should check out Karaoke with DJ Streets at Singers Karaoke Club(1345 Milton Ave.- 9 p.m.), and Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment at Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale - 10 p.m.).

Read more...