Thursday, February 21: Songwriters Live at OCC and more

Mark Zane

Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane host Thursday's Songwriters Live at the Bistro at OCC's Gordon Student Center. Donna Dennihy and Alex Goettel perform at the free event, which starts at 6:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• Mod Sun with Cisco Idler, Tayyib Ali, Pat Brown and Choo Jackson at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $15.
• Big Chocolate and J Rabbit at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations please.
• Samba Laranja at Community Folk Art Center (805 E. Genesee St.), 7 -p.m. - Donations please.<;li>
• Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do early this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.

Monday, Feb. 18

• Animals as Leaders with Intronaut, Jonestown, Pryapism and Suspended in Dusk at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $13.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

• Tiesto at the Pirro Convention Center (800 S. State St.), 8 p.m. - $45 general, $102 VIP.
• Open Mike with Joe B. Henson at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

• Michael Crissan at Oak and Vine at the Springside (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Joe Henson at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.
• John Lerner Band at White Water Pub (108 Willow St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Duo at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mike McKay at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 7 p.m.

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Sunday, February, 17: Anti-Fracking event at Auburn Public Theater

Colleen Kattau, Dusty Pas’cal, Joe Driscoll and others provide the musical backdrop for today's What the Frack?! event at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn). The event, which also features a screening of the documentary Dear Governor Cuomo, starts at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck supper at 5 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Joe Davoli and Harvey Nusbaum at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St., Liverpool), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and The Country Castaways,Guests at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Kitchen Party at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Salmon River Boys at American Legion (13 E. Main St., Marcellus), 11 a.m.

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Saturday, February 16: Rik Emmett at the Palace Theater and more

Rik Emmett

 Rik Emmett, guitarist and founding member of Candian rock group Triumph, hits the 'Cuse tonight with an 8 p.m. show at the Palace Theater (2384 James St.). Dave Dunlop opens. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $55 VIP, which includes a meet and greet with Emmett.

Also tonight

• Hatebreed with Shadows Fall, Dying Fetus, The Contortionist at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) 6:30 p.m. - $20.
• Geneva Convention, Syracuse’s No Xcuse and the Binghamton Crosbys at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University Quad. $20 at the door, $10 for seniors and students.
• Symphoria at the Everson Museum of Art’s Hosmer Auditorium (401 Harrison St.), 7:30 p.m. - $85.
• The Stray Birds at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at Rainbow Bowling Lanes (Route 31, Weedsport), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9:30 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Damdog at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Dirty Little Secret at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Marcella’s Restaurant (100 Farrell Road), 7 p.m.
• F5 at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Headphones at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Hotplate at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Centros Restaurant and Taproom (1678 Cortland St., DeRuyter), 9 p.m.
• John Lerner at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Mike McKay at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 2 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Power Tripp at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Ripcords at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 12 p.m.
• Ruddy Well Band at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Best Western (6555 Old Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• The Action at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Utica), 8 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.

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Friday, February, 15: Gender Defenders in Syracuse tonight

The Gender Defenders bring their Velentine's comedy show to the Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.50 and $38.

Also tonight

• A Cappella For The Fellas benefit for the Oxford Street Inn men’s homeless shelter featuring the Geneva Convention, No Xcuse and the Binghamton Crosbys at Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University Quad, 7 p.m. - $20 at the door, $10 students and seniors.
• Grace Pettis at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Karen Oberlin at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Anna Vogel and Trio at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Backflash at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Chris Brenne at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at FoxFire at Village Green (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Dead Creek at Blue Barbecue (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9:30 p.m.
• Dr. Killdean at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8:30 p.m.
• Hotplate at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Duo at Marcella’s Restaurant (100 Farrell Road), 7 p.m.
• Jodog Duo at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• John Lerner Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Just Joe at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Solo at TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 8 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mike McKay Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Sitrus at University Sheraton (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Stephanie at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Tiger at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Trump Tight (315) at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.

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Thursday, February, 14: Karen Oberlin at the Redhouse and more

Karen Oberlin will perform tonight at the Redhouse

It's Valentine's Day and what better way to celebrate than with some great live music. Here's what's going on?

• Karen Oberlin at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $20.
• The Werks with Second Dam and the Methodist Bells at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Jeff Mangum with Tall Firs at Hamilton College Chapel (198 College Hill Road, Clinton), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Balestra, McKee and Dekaney at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Cadleys with John Dancks at La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 Madison St., Oneida), 7:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• East of Earth at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 7 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Benjamin’s on Franklin (216 S. Franklin St.), 8 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Intention with Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at King Of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Native Man and the Funky White Band at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Sophistafunk, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 8 p.m.
• Stephanie at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 7 p.m.
• Turnip Trio at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do early this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.

Monday, Feb. 11

• I See Stars with For All Those Sleeping, Get Scared, At the Skylines, Upon This Dawning, Redfield and Meira at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5 p.m. - $13.
• Gospel Fest at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 6 p.m. - Free.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

• Choral Collage featuring the Concert Choir, Hendricks Chapel Choir, University Singers, Windjammer Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Women’s Choir at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College on the Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Acoustic Open Mike with Chad Bradshaw at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 8:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos with Tim Herron Corporation, Dave Frisina at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

• Choral Collage featuring the Concert Choir, Hendricks Chapel Choir, University Singers, Windjammer Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Women’s Choir at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College on the Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Acoustic Open Mike with Chad Bradshaw at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 8:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos with Tim Herron Corporation, Dave Frisina at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 2 p.m.

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