Friday, Dec. 31: Celebrate the New Year with live music

It's New Year's Eve, and there's plenty to do in and around the 'Cuse. The premiere event this year is Galaxy Communications' "First Night Syracuse" at Onondaga Lake Park. The event, which starts at 5 p.m. and culminates with a ball drop at midnight, will feature live music, a walk-through of Lights on the Lake, and fireworks.

National recording artist Sean Kingston headlines the event. Other bands include Fritz's Polka Band (8:15 p.m.) and the Todd Hobin Band (9:30 p.m.). Former SU basketball star, Gerry McNamara will preside over the ball drop.

The event is being promoted as family-friendly. Tickets are $8 at the gate. No alcohol will be sold on the site.

Onondaga Lake Parkway will be closed from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. There will be parking at the Griffin Visitor Center. Shuttles will also run from Carousel Centre.

Also tonight

• Ring in 2011 with WCNY at the Oncenter Ballroom (800 S. State St.), 8:30 p.m. Event features music by Atlas, food, open bar, and champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $135 per person and available online.
• Donna Colton & The Troublemakers at Garden Atrium at Embassy Suites, Syracuse
• Souled Out and Disco Inferno at Events Center and Soul Mine at Winter Garden at Turning Stone Casino Resort, Verona

At the clubs

• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Back Flash, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - DJ’s Fatman & Chuckie O, 6 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Damdog, 8:30 p.m.
• Crazy Gator (W. First St., Fulton) - Malachai, 10 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Lonesome Crow, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon , 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede, 9:30 p.m.
• Double Tree Hotel (Sunset On the Circle, 6301 Route 298, East Syracuse) -Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 8 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - The Sugardaddys, 9 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Brass, Inc., 10 p.m.
• Falcon Lanes (75 Pulaski St., Auburn) – DJ Toby Tune, 7 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Dave Hawthorn/ Frostbit Blue, 9:30 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Los Blancos
• Mr. McGill's (2102 Route 5, Schuyler) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Morris and the Hepcats, 9p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Loren Barrigar and Joe Whiting , 5 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Stone Soul Foundation and Chopping Block
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – Melvin George and Laurence Mullaney, 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 30: 7 Walkers at the Westcott

Former Grateful Dead drummer, Billy Kreutzmann and his band, 7 Walkers, rock the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also today

• Syracuse University football Pinstripe Bowl at Palace Theatre. Doors open at 2 p.m.
• Dracula Jones, Creepjoint, and Professional Victims at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Chris Mosley amd John Schulte at Parker’s Grille & Tap House, Auburn, 8:30 p.m.
• Joanne Perry hosts Open Mic at Creekside Books & Coffee, Skaneateles, 6:30 p.m.
• Johnny Rawls at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse
• The Noisy Boys at Shifty’s Bar, Syracuse 
• Virgil Cain at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.)
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, Dec. 29: Live music at area clubs

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Bar (321 S. Clinton St.) - Super Delinquents, 9:30 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Tim Herron Corporation
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff & Natural Fact, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Big D, 9 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

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First Night celebration set for New Years Eve

If you're looking for something different to do this New Years Eve, check out Galaxy Communications' "First Night Syracuse" celebration at Onondaga Lake Park. The event, which starts at 5 p.m. and culminates with a ball drop at midnight, will feature live music, a walk-through of Lights on the Lake, and fireworks.

National recording artist Sean Kingston headlines the event. Other bands include Fritz's Polka Band and the Todd Hobin Band. Former SU basketball star, Gerry McNamara will preside over the ball drop.

The event is being promoted as family-friendly. Tickets are $5. No alcohol will be sold on the site.

Onondaga Lake Parkway will be closed from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. There will be parking at the Griffin Visitor Center. Shuttles will also run from Carousel Centre.

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Monday, Dec. 27: Stillborn Fest at Lost Horizon

Hatebreed, A Life Once Lost, Thy Will Be Done, The World We Knew, Hate Your Guts, Ghost Ship, and Nine Round perform at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt) as part of the Stillborn Fest. Music starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $13. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Also today

• Music and Motion at Oneida Public Library (220 Broad St., Oneida), 10 a.m.
• Alicia Bronzetti Trio at Attilio's (700 North Salina St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, Dec. 26: Joe Driscoll at the Westcott and more

Joe Driscoll returns to CNY for a special gig at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) to celebrate the release of his new CD, Mixtape Champs.  Mikey Powell  and Ruha open. Music starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $12.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. $2 suggested donation.
• Bells and Motley perform at Holy Transfiguration Church (783 Franklin Park Drive, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Magician Bruce Purdy at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn)
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Times-Union Center in Albany at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $58.

At the clubs

• The Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.)
• Tim Herron at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks at Big Kahuna’s, Auburn, 6 p.m.
• Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll at The Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, 4 p.m.
• Mike Sims and Stan Prez Lee at Red Rooster Pub, Skaneateles Falls, 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge, Syracuse

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Merry Christmas from Music in the 'Cuse

We'll be taking a few days off, but wanted to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and thank you for your support this past year.

Donna!

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Thursday, Dec. 23: Live music at area clubs tonight

Los Blancos is at Papa Gallo's in Fayetteville tonight

It's Christmas Eve Eve, and you just might want to relax and listen to some great live music in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on:

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – New Day, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (214 W. Willow St.) – Fully Loaded
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Augustine, A Couple Strangers, Feeding Affliction, and Zadoc and The Nightmare, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) – El Kabong (CD Release Party Hola), 7 p.m.
• Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (501 Westcott St.) - 8 p.m.
• Papa Gallo's (205 West Genesee Street, Fayetteville) - Los Blancos

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Wednesday, Dec. 22: Stevie Tombstone at Auburn Public Theatre

Stevie Tombstone and Chuck Schiele perform at 8 p.m. at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn). Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at the Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Grill (2811 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• JT Hall Jazz Consort at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Big D at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Z-Bones at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 7 p.m.
• The Buddy Barrette Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) 8 p.m.
• Chief Big Way at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn)
• Auburn Band Concert at Aubjavascript:void(0)urn High School Auditorium, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Christmas Show with Jeff Jones and Special Guests at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Tuesday, Dec. 21: Welcome to winter!

There's not a whole lot going on tonight, but it is now officially winter in Central New York. We've have plenty of practice as fall ended however. It's going to be that kind of winter. It's all good, though, as there are plenty of great live music events coming up in the weeks ahead. And, the red-hot Syracuse Orange men's basketball team makes winter bearable.

Here are a few gigs for tonight:

• Winter Band Concert at West Middle School Auditorium, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Joe Henson hosts Open Mic at Village Tavern, Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
• Sweet Lou hosts Open Mic at Lock 24, Baldwinsville
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s, Cicero, 6 p.m.
• Big D hosts Open Jam at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse

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Jenni-Lyn Watson fundraiser set for Jan. 2

Syracuse musician, Paul Davie, has organized "Syracuse Bands Together for Jenni-Lyn," a fundraiser in honor of the Liverpool woman murdered last month. Bands include CDirty Little Secret, Born Again Rebels, Feeding Affliction, Brand New Sin, Paul Taylor, Chris Terra Band, Capricorn Black, Hodson and Donelan, Augustine, Jason Bean, Hendry, Rob Spagnoletti and Paul Davie.

The event will benefit a Mercyhurst College scholarship fund in Jenni-Lyn's memory.

Details

Where: Sharkey's Sports Bar (7240 Oswego Road,  Liverpool.)
When: Sunday, January 2
Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for under 21, $20 for over 21. Admission includes a food buffet and one beverage.

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Sunday, Dec. 19: Christmas celebration at Kellish Hill Farms and more

Celebrate the holiday season at the Old-Time Christmas Celebration at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). The event starts at 1 p.m. and includes music and a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• The Syracuse Community Choir celebrates its 25th anniversary with its annual Winter Solstice concert at Nottingham High School (3100 E. Genesee St.). The concert starts at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10-$25.
• Christmas Jazz & Comedy Show featuring E.S.P., Comedians Mick Thomas and Tina Giorgi and magician Dan Uzonoff at Wise Guys Comedy Showroom, 5 p.m.
• The Second Baptist Choir performs "Glorius Impossible" at the church on 1 N. Herman Avenue in Auburn. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
• The Tully Council for the Arts presents its sixth annual Messiah Singalong at Tully High School (5850 Route 80, Tully). The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
• Cherish the Ladies perform at Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Steve Odum Band, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Chief Big Way featuring Joey Belladonna, 5 p.m
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Sarah Horner & Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Christmas Party’ with The S&M’s, 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 18: Hamell on Trial at Lost Horizon

Hamell on Trial with Ed Hamell returns to the 'Cuse for a show at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road). Admission is $10 at the door.

Also tonight

• Liverpool Community Chorus Christmas concert at Liverpool High School (4338 Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 8 p.m. - Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors.
• Leo Crandall at The Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - Tickets $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
• Dark Hollow at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m.
• Spyro Gyra at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.), 8 p.m. - Tickets $25, $35, and $55.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.)

At the Clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - The Barndogs, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – About Time Band featuring Sheela Tucker, 10 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – T.J. Sacco, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Four on the Floor featuring Duke Shanahan, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – John Glenn Band
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Mike Estep Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Johnny Rage, 9:30 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - The Sloppy Joes, 7:30 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Smokin’
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Reloaded, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) –Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Doc Apple, 10:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Chris Taylor and The Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 9 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Under the Gun
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Damdog, 8 p.m.
  
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Hendry
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
  
• Springside Inn (Route 38 S., Auburn) - The Blue Lights, 7 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – 3 Inch Fury, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Ten Man Push
  
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Neverly Brothers, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tuff Luck, 8 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 17: Mario DeSantis Band at the Mario DeSantis Band

The Mario DeSantis Band featuring Ronnie Leigh, Keith Condon and Maria DeSantis, and special guest Joe Magnarelli on trumpet, headlines tonight’s Christmas at the Palace to benefit Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society. The event features music, food, and raffles and starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theater (2384 James St.). Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• Christmas Cantata at 7 p.m. featuring the SBC Living Tree Chorus at the Second Baptist Church (1 N. Herman Ave., Auburn). Admission is free.
• The Burns Sisters at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - Tickets $15.
• Sherry Anne Lints at the First Presbyterian United Church (620 W. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and the SSO Pop Chorus performs a program of holiday music Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse- Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m. - $16, $26, and $41.
• House On A Spring CD Release Party at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Corn Bred CD Release Party ‘Rez Bomb’ at Bridge Street Tavern, Solvay

At the Clubs

• Andee's Tavern (120 Mappa Ave., Barnveld) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Free Boody Institute, 10 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – 2 Kool 4 Skool, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – The Headphones, 9:30 p.m.
• The Craftsman Inn (7300 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville) - Dave Solazzo, Bill Horrace, John Betsey, 8:30 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Finger Lakes Wind Quintet, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Down N’ Dirty, 9:30 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Jamie Notarthomas, 7 p.m.
• Edgewater (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 8 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• The Killabrew Saloon (10 Clinton Rd., New Hartford) - Just Joe, 10 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - 4onTheFloor with Scotty Trudell, 8 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Z-Bones, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Reloaded, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – About Time Band featuring Sheela Tucker, 8 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Dan, Tom and Co., 9p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) - Paul Taylor, 5 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Miss E and Paul, 9 p.m.
• Salt City Billiards and Sports Pub (3707 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Lou Sacco and Friends, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) –2 Hour Delay, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Mother Cover, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Tommy’s Place (145 Railroad Ave., Newark) – Damdog, 9:30 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Soul Traders 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – John Puma and Booty Inc, 7 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 16: Ron Spencer band plays Auburn fundraiser and more

The Ron Spencer Band headlines tonight's Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Benefit Cayuga Community Health Network at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn). The show starts at 4 p.m. Admission is $10

Also tonight

• Open Mic at Kellish Farm Music Barn (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius)
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 7:30 p.m. - $35 at the door
• Keyma Hora Klezmer Band at Boyle Senior Center, Auburn, 6 p.m.
• Winter Chorus and Band Concert at Owasco Elementary School, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Auburn High School Orchestra Concert at Auburn High School Auditorium, Auburn, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) – Open Mike with Joanne Perry, 6:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (214 W. Willow St.) – Bill ‘The Sauce Boss’ Wharton & The Ingredients
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse) – Mike Sisto, 7 p.m.
• Kitty Hoynes (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizard (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) – Flipside, 7 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Monirae’s Restaurant (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) - Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Rhyne McCormick, 8:30 p.m.
• Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.) - Dave Solazzo, Bill Horrace, John Betsey, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St.) - John Lerner Band, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Over the Top, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Wayside Inn (101 W. Main St., Elbridge) – The Barrigar Brothers

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Wednesday, Dec. 15: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

It's Wednesday, and time to get out and enjoy some great live music in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on.

• The Irish Tenors featuring Ronan Tunan, Finbar Wright and AnthonyKearns at Crouse Hinds Theater at Civic Center, Syracuse, 7:30 p.m.Community Christmas Party with Mojo featuring Mark Hoffman at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m.
• Winter Chorus Concert at Herman Avenue Elementary School Aud, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) - Boots n’ Shorts, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - Karaoke with Cornell Entertainment
• Daniella's (670 State Fair Blvd.) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E.) - Open Mike with Gravy Dangerfield, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Mike Estep Band
• Hotch’s Sports Bar (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Jake's Grub and Grob (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) - Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• PJ's Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.) - Jamie Notarthomas
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Quick Change, 7 p.m.
• Sharkey's Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 7 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Big D, 9 p.m.
• Singer's Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic, 9 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) - Brownskin, 6 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Joe Henson host Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, Dec. 14: Holiday concerts and club dates

Holiday concerts and more tonight:

• Winter Concert Chprus and Orchestra at West Middle School Auditorium, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Winter Concert Chprus and Orchestra at East Middle School’s Emerson Auditorium, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Christmas Concert with The Harvesters at First united Methodist Church, Weedsport, 7 p.m.
• The Spirit of Syracuse Chorus at St, Matthews School, E. Syracuse, 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Road), 6 p.m.
• JASS Jam at McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf at Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Schuyler), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke w/DJ Streets at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Not much going on tonight, but there's some great live music coming up this week. Here's a sneak peak!

• 12/15: Irish Tenors Christmas Reunion (Mulroy Civic Center)
• 12/17: The Burns Sisters (May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, DeWitt)
• 12/17-18: Holiday Pops with Bucknell University Tooke Chapel Ringers and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (Crouse Hinds Concert Theatre)    
• 12/18: Spyrogyra (Palace Theatre, Eastwood)

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Sunday, Dec. 12: Holiday music and parties abound!

There's so much going on today in and around the 'Cuse that it's difficult to pick just one! Here's a listing:

• Fred “Fritz” Scherz, Jr., Councilman on the Verona Town Board and leader of Fritz's Polka Band, hosts a Holiday Party for all Town of Verona residents at the Verona Fire Hall (1 Volunteer Ave., Verona) starting at 1 p.m.
• The weekly Old-Time Music Jam kicks off at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presents Handel’s “The Messiah” will be performed with the Syracuse University Oratorio Society at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 3 p.m. - $31.
• Syracuse Vocal Ensemble at the Liverpool First United Methodist Church (604 Oswego St., Liverpool), 3 p.m. - Adults $20, Seniors $17, Students $5.
• The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble at the United Church of Fayetteville (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 3 p.m. - Adults $8, children $6.
• Slide Ireland at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theater (Lincklaen Street, Cazenovia), 4 p.m. - $24 admission.
• Bristol Mountain Bluegrass holiday party at 4 p.m. at the Marcellus American Legion (13 Main St., Marcellus). Admission is $10.
• Cute Is What We Aim For, Short Notice, Give Us Jersey, Saving Fairview, The Narrative and Phone Calls From Home at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5 p.m. - $12 at the door.
• Christmas Cantata featuring SBC Living Tree Chorus at the Second Baptist Church (1 N. Herman Ave., Auburn), 7 pm. - free admission.
• Holiday Christmas Open House with MasterWorks Chorale (2 p.m.) at Westminster Presbyterian Church; Herman Avenue School Chorus (1:30 p.m.) at Willard Memorial Chapel; Auburn Chamber Orchestra (4 p.m.) at St. Francis Of Assisi; and Finger Lakes Camerata (3 p.m.) at St, Mary’s Church all in Auburn.
• The Horizon Community Chorus at Christ United Methodist Church, Moravia, 4 p.m.

At the clubs

• Anyela’s Vineyard (2433 W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles) - John Spillett Jazz Duo, 2 p.m.
• Avicolli’s Restaurant (170 Fall St., Seneca Falls) - Kevin Minnoe, 6 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Electric Moonpies, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways with George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Blarney Rebel Band, 4 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Gary’s (East Bridge St., Oswego) – Open Mic with Bill Oeinck, 4 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Perry-Mulhauser Blues Union, 5 p.m
• Morgan’s of Syracuse (329 Fay Rd.) - Jerry Cali, 7 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Two Feet Short , 4 p.m.
• The Sherwood Inn (26 Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Paul Taylor, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Colin Aberdeen, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 11: Big Break Finale and more tonight

It's the grand finale of the Big Break 2010 at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The Amish Mafia, The Big Break, Lee Terrace, Autumn Fire and Sports compete for bragging rights and the top prize. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8.

Also today

• Jonathan Dinkin amd Klezmercause at Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.) as part of the Folkus Project
• Salt City Ramblers and Charley Orlando at Kellish Farm Music Barn (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Larry Hoyt and Eileen Rose at the DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall, 2 p.m. - free admission.
• Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn Christmas show at Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Syracuse University Brass Ensemble presents family holiday show at the Assumption Roman Catholic Church (103 W. Seventh St., Oswego), 7 p.m. - free admission.
• Syracuse Vocal Ensemble at the United Church of Fayetteville (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 8 p.m. - $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $5 for students.
• The Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Andrew Halliday at The Redhouse, 201 S. West St., 8 p.m. - $5.
• Mickey Vendetti and the Goodtime Band holiday party at Shhots Pub (2026 Teall Ave.), 8 p.m. - $7 at the door.

At the Clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort, 7 p.m.
• Avicolli’s Restaurant (170 Fall St. Seneca Falls) - Kevin Minoe, 6 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Cousin Jake, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Frank Malfa & Mike Burns, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rewired, Exposure, 9 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – IDK, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Donna Colton & The Troublemakers, 9 p.m.
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Neverly Brothers Band, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Sophistafunk, 9 p.m.
• Cavallo’s (Route 5, New Hartford) - Jimmy Wolf, 10 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9:30 p.m.
• Cindy’s Ship and Shore (56 Kellar Rd., Brewerton) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9:30 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• Crossroads Bar and Grill (3120 N. Triphammer Rd., Lansing) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – The Stone River Band, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – 2 Hour Delay, 9:30 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Kane, 10 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Under the Gun, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Nine Ball, DropClutch, Element of All, Catastrophe Me, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• The Haunt (702 Willow Ave., Ithaca) - The Destination, 7 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Adreniline Crush, 10 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - The Gina Rose Band, 6 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Legends Rock Bar (1598 Rt.12, Gales Ferry) – Nick Mulpagano, 8 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 3 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) –Mike and Stan, 9 p.m.
• Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) - Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) –50/50, 10 p.m.
• Marble Hill Inn (4482 Marble Rd., Sherrill) – Strummer Brothers, 7 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Grind, 10 p.m
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Live Music, 8 p.m.
  
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
  
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Fully Loaded Band, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 7:30 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Group Therapy, 9 p.m.
  
• Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) - Jerry Cali, 5 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Doc Apple, 9 p.m.
  
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Jamie Notarthomas, 8 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Tipphillbillies, 9 p.m.
  
• Springside Inn (Route 38 S., Auburn) - Rochester Brass & Electric, 7 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Hell 2 Pay, 9 p.m.; Poor Whyte Trash, 10 p.m.
  
• Tombstone Saloon (5589 State Route 5, Vernon) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
  
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – The Billionaires, 8 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – About Time Band featuring Sheela Tucker, 8 p.m.
  
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - Morris and the Hepcats, 8 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 10: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at the Westcott

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) House on a Spring and Audioinflux open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• Polar Bear Club, Another Breath, Make Do and Mend, The Curl and Drag, and Current at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m., Tickets $10.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet, 3600 Erie Blvd., DeWitt), 7 p.m., $10.
• NYS Baroque performs “Festive Concerto” at the First Unitarian Universalist Society (109 Waring Road.), 7 p.m., $25 for adults.
• Stone Soul Foundation CD Release Party (Electric Valley) and The Jam Bones at The Fireside Inn, Baldwinsville

At the Clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – T J Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Brownskin, 7 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) – Over the Top, 10 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Off The Reservation, 9:30 p.m.
• The Craftsman Inn (7300 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville) - Dave Solazzo and Bill Horrace, 8:30 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Sarah Horner & Greg Carroll, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - The Gina Rose Band, 10 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Super Delinquents, 9 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Morris and The Hepcats, 10 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – JD and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – CXtec Dinosaurs, 5:30 p.m.; Matt Raymo and Jim Brown, 8 p.m.; 10:2:Midnight, 9:30 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Hurricane’s (Water St., Oswego) - Doc Apple, 10 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Jamie Notarthomas, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Augustine, 9 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9 p.m.
• LaGraf's Pub (Tenth Street Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Mike Estep Band, 7 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Legends Tavern (137 Cayuga St., Union Springs) - Nick Mulpagano, 9 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 3 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Chris Taylor and The Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Cry To The Blind and 10 Man Push, 10 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.; Sophistafunk, 9 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Damdog, 9 p.m.
  
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Better Than Bowling, 9 p.m.
  
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
  
• Salt City Billiards and Sports Pub (3707 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Lou Sacco and Friends, 9 p.m.
  
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) –Miss E Duo, 5 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Stroke and Isreal Hagan, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Springside Inn (Route 38 S., Auburn) - Rochester Brass & Electric, 7 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6 p.m.
  
• Twist Ultra Lounge (252 W. Genesee St.) - Courtney Wells and DJ James, 10 p.m.
  
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Timeline, 9 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 8 p.m.
  
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Fritz Scherz to host holiday party in Verona on Sunday

Fred “Fritz” Scherz, Jr., Councilman on the Verona Town Board and leader of Fritz's Polka Band, will host a Holiday Party for all Town of Verona residents from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Verona Fire Hall, 1 Volunteer Avenue.

Enjoy family oriented activities such as arts, crafts, painting, sing-a-longs, drum workshop, magic, a horse drawn wagon ride and a visit by McGruff the Crime Dog and Santa Claus.

Admission is free. Snacks will be available.

For information, visit: www.fritzscherz.com.

To make a donation or to volunteer, call 363-3509 or e-mail: fritz@fritzscherz.com.

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Thursday, Dec. 9: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at the Westcott

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Blues and Lasers open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Auburn High School Chorus Concert at Auburn High School Auditorium, Auburn. 7 p.m.
• Richard & Ellen Miller at Boyle Senior Center, Auburn. 5:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St.) - Tumbleweed Jones Band and guests, 9 p.m.
• Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Jaco Sandinista, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Mike Zito
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Kitty Hoynes' Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Ernie's Lakeside Cafe (779 State Fair Blvd.) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 5 p.m.
• Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All Stars, 9:30 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Parker's Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Phoebe's Restaurant (900 E. Genesee St.) - Solazzo-Horrace Jazz Duo, 8 p.m.
• Monirae's (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) - Tantric Acoustic, 9 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - The Fabcats, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• The Verona Hotel (5693 E. Main St., Verona) - Jamie Notarthomas, 9 p.m.

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Wednesday, Dec. 8: Kenny Rogers at Turning Stone

The Kenny Rogers Christmas Show stops into the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $80, $85, and $90.

Also tonight

• The Heavy Pets and Dirty Paris at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m., $10.
• Seneca String Quartet at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m., free admission.
• Vienna Boys Choir at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m., tickets $26.50, $29.50, and $36.50.
• Cayuga Chords at Boyle Senior Center, Auburn, 3:30 pm.
• Winter Concert at Genesee Elementary School, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Winter Concert at Casey Park Elementary School, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna's (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Morris and the Hepcats, 8 p.m.
• Daniella's (670 State Fair Blvd.) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E.) - Open Mike with Gravy Dangerfield, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St) - Salt City Ramblers
• Jake's Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) - Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Opus Restaurant and Lounge (218 Walton St.) - Open Mike w/Secret ‘O’ Life
• PJ's Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.) - Jamie Notarthomas, 8 p.m.
• Palisades Hotel (1921 N. James St., Rome) - Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Woody's Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.

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Tuesday, Dec. 7: Rene Breton at the Westcott and more

Rene Breton performs at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Almonzos Plow and Auld Lang Syne open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Also tonight

• The Syracuse University Symphony Band performs Suppe, Jacob, Grainger and Reed at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium on the SU campus. The show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free.
• Winter Concert at Genesee Elementary school, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• American Boy Choir at St. Mary’s Church, Auburn. 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike at Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Dave Hawthorn at Lucy’s Sport Bar at Holiday Inn (6555 Old Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Kenny Rogers will be at Turning Stone Wednesday

Not much going on tonight, but there's some great live music coming up this week. Here's a sneak peak!

• 12/7: Fritz's Polka Band (Finger Lakes Gaming and Racing)- 1 p.m.
• 12/8: Kenny Rogers (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m., $80, $85, $95 
• 12/8: The Vienna Boys Choir (State Theatre, Ithaca)
• 12/9:  Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Blues and Lasers (Westcott Theater)
• 12/10: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (Westcott Theater)
• 12/11: Fritz's Polka Band (WCMR's Share a Caring Christmas, Oneida) - 10:15 a.m.    
• 12/11: Kambuya Marimba Ensemble (Westcott Community Center) 
• 12/12: The Messiah (Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Mulroy Civic Center) 
• 12/12: Syracuse Vocal Ensemble (Liverpool First United Methodist)

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Sunday, Dec. 5: SWIM holiday party and much more today

Sundays offer a variety of live music and cultural events in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on:

• S.W.I.M. (Syracuse Women In Music) Holiday Party with AboutTime featuring Sheela Tucker, The Shakedown featuring Sue Royal, Catastrophe Me featuring Heather Brushell, Mojo featuring Lisa Henderson and Liz Strodel and Friends at Mac’s Bad Art Bar, Mattydale (1-7 p.m.)
• Los Blancos will be at Gio's Tavern (207 Walton St.)  to celebrate the bar's grand opening. Music starts at 7 p.m.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m., $2 donation
• Bells & Motley perform “A Celebration of Early Yuletide Musical Traditions” at Onondaga Free Library (4840 W. Seneca Turnpike), 2 p.m., free admission
• Syracuse Chorale at St. Paul’s Cathedral (310 Montgomery St.), 3 p.m., $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 under age 15.a
• Winter Concert II at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 3 p.m., free admission.
• Jubilation! Women’s Vocal Ensemble at Park United Methodist Church (13 E. Pleasant St., Hamilton), 3:30 p.m., tickets $8.
• The Dean Brothers at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 4 p.m., admission $15 for adults, $12 students
• Syracuse Children’s Chorus at Most Holy Rosary Church (111 Roberts Ave.), 4 p.m., tickets $18 adults, $16 under 12.
• Syracuse University Brass Ensemble at Hendricks Chapel, SU campus,7:30 p.m., free admission
• Clarinet Recital by Syracuse University graduate student Baptiste Arnaud at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m., free admission
• Arts & Crafts Festival with The Barrigar Brothers at Cayuga Community College Cafeterium, Auburn, 11 a.m.
• Wells College Choral Ensembles at Wells College’s Barton Hall Recital Room, Aurora, 3 p.m.
• Moscow Ballet at Turning Stone Casino Resort Showroom, Verona

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Ron Spencer Band, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 5 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell) - Donal O’Shaughnessy and Bryan Hyland
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Raised On Radio, 5 p.m
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Donna Colton, 5p.m.
• The Sherwood Inn (26 Genesee St., Skaneateles) – High Risk, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 4: Benny Mardones at Turning Stone tonight

Benny Mardones returns to Central New York tonight for his annual Christmas concert and party at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, $35, and $40.

Also tonight

• Old-Time Bluegrass, Country and Gospel Celebration Jam from 2-10 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen are featured and will perform at 7 p.m.
• Andy Friedmanat the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. Tickets $12.
• The Arrogant Worms at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. Tickets $16 at the door.
• Aulos Ensemble at Lincoln Middle School (1613 James St.), 8 p.m. Admission $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children.
• Loudon Wainwright III at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. Tickets $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, $10 for students, free/under 18.
• Thunder Body, Sophistafunk and Chemicals of Creation at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. Admission $10.
• Arts & Crafts Festival with The Barrigar Brothers at Cayuga Community College Cafeterium, Auburn, 11 a.m.
• Comedian Hiram Kasten at Auburn Public Theater, Auburn
• The Dean Brothers at Red House Arts Center, Syracuse, 8 p.m.

At the Clubs

• 12 North Sports Bar (10125 Mulvaney Rd., Utica) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Git-Rhythem, 7 p.m.
• Asil’s (220 Chapel Drive) - Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Kat Tale, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport) – Jane Zell and Da Zelltones, 9 p.m.
• The Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Dave Hawthorn, 10 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• The Cornerstone (6805 Main St., Red Creek) - Paul Taylor, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Joanne Perry and The Unstoppablesm 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Emerald City, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) - Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 8:30 p.m.
• Frank’s Roadhouse (7118 N. Manlius Rd., East Syracuse) - Catastrophe Me, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Descending Angel, Knuckleburn, LowKey, 10:2:Midnight, 9 p.m.
• Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) - Smoke And Mirrors, 9 p.m.
• George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.) - The Out-Takes, 9 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Under the Gun, 9 p.m.
• Jimee’s Tavern (41 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville) - Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - Dr.Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Gridley Paige, 9 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Smokin Worm, 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) - Better Than Bowling, 8 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Springer, 10 p.m.
• Mountainview Tavern (Route 281, Preble) - Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - F5, 9 p.m.
  
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – E.S.P., 8 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Soul Risin, 9 p.m.
  
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke w/Hippy Dave & DJ Scotty, 9 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Dirty Little Secret, 9 p.m.
  
• Vernon Downs Casino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Just Joe, 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 3: Ryan Montbleau Band at the Westcott and more

Ryan Montbleau Band and Tim Herron Corporation perform tonight at The Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door.

Also tonight

• Donna Colton at Onativia Church - First Friday Concerts (6257 Dodge Road Lafayette), 7:00 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Bishop Harrison Center (1342 Lancaster Ave.), 6:30 p.m.
• Owen, Sam Katz and Whiskey at Sheldon Hall Ballroom, SUNY Oswego, 7 p.m.
• Folkus Project with Karen Savoca & Peter Heitzman at May Memorial, Syracuse

At the Clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Bad to the Bone BBQ (5120 Route 104, Williamson) – Damdog, 6 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – The Goods, 10 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Bobby Green and A Cut Above, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Jimmy Cox and Frank Farnsworth, 7 p.m.
• Cazenovia Sports Bowl (Route 20, Cazenovia) - Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Dave Ball, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Dave Hawthorn, 10 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Tom Gilbo, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – 2 KOOL 4 SKOOL, 10 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - The Smoking Loons, 8 p.m.
• Electric Company (700 Varick St., Utica) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Papa Joe, 8:30 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – TJ Sacco, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Ken and Emily, 8:30 p.m.; 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin , 7:30 p.m.
• Green Acres (3019 East Ave., Central Square) - Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• The Haunt (702 Willow Ave., Ithaca) - Catastrophe Me, 10 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Flipside, 6 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Ryan Burdick, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Back Flash, 8 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Chris Taylor and The Custom Taylor Band, 7 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Lockdown, Grind, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – The Gina Rose Band, 8 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Johnny Rage, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Hendry, 10 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Dave Wolever, 9 p.m.
  
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Chuck Dean Duo, 5 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Wits End, 9 p.m.
  
• The Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland) - Dave Hanlon's Cookbook, 7 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Dunes and the Del-Tunes, 6 p.m.; Cry to the Blind, Elephant Mountain, 9 p.m.
  
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Short Bus, 9 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 7:30 p.m.
  
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 2: Felice Brothers at the Westcott and more

The Felice Brothers perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $18.

Also tonight

• Songwriter’s Live featuring Dan Cleaveland, Joanne Perry, Mark Zane and, Isreal Hagan at Onondaga Community College’s Bistro at Gordon Student Center, Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
• Open Mic at Kellish Farm Music Barn, Manlius
• The Marshall Tucker Band at State Theatre, Ithaca

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Noisy Boys, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) – Open Mike with Joanne Perry, 6:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (214 W. Willow St.) – Miss E
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., N. Syracuse) – Karaoke 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoynes (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizard (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) – El Kabong, 7 p.m.
• Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Augustine, 7 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – The Boogiemen Unplugged, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St.) - John Lerner Band, 8 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Karaoke with K and J Entertainment, 8 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.

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Wednesday, Dec. 1: One Rock Against AIDS at the Westcott

Gracious Sakes Alive, Secret Secret Dino Club, Rosedale, One and DJ4th Floor perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) as part of One Rock Against AIDS. The show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $10 at the door.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Phil and Natural Fact, 8 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E.) - Open Mike with Gravy Dangerfield, 9 p.m.
• Opus (218 Walton St.) – Open Mike with Secret ‘O’ Life, 8 p.m.
• Rain Lounge (218 Franklin St.) - Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Steve Odum Band, 8 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 7 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Big D, 9 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Chief Big Way, 6 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, Nov. 30: Open mikes and karaoke abound in CNY tonight

Looking to release your inner rock star? Tuesday is the night for open mike and karaoke nights in and around the 'Cuse. Here are some places you can go tonight.

• Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater, Auburn. 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s, Cicero, 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Gravy Dangerfield at Dewittshire Tavern, DeWitt, 9:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern, Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
  
• Karaoke with DJ Streets at Singers Karaoke Club, Syracuse, 9 p.m.
  
• Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment at Mac’s Bad Art Bar, Mattydale, 9:30 p.m.

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Monday, Nov. 29: This week's live entertainment calendar

Bennie Mardones returns to CNY Saturday

Not much going on today, but the week ahead looks promising. Here's a jump on this week's live entertainment events in CNY.

• 11/30: Little Feat (Oneonta Theatre)
• 12/2: Marshall Tucker Band (State Theatre of Ithaca)
• 12/2: The Felice Brothers (Westcott Theater)
• 12/3: Karen Savoca and Peter Heitzman (May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, DeWitt)  
• 12/3: David Bromberg (State Theatre, Ithaca)  
• 12/3: Ryan Montbleau Band (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m.
• 12/3: Aulos Ensemble (Lincoln Middle School)
• 12/4: Loudon Wainwright III (Center for the Arts, Homer)
• 12/4: Benny Mardones (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m. 

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Sunday, Nov. 28: The Sick Puppies at Lost Horizon

The Sick Puppies headline tonight at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). The show starts at 6 p.m. Catastrophe Me opens. Tickets are $14.99 in advance.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius(, 1 p.m., $2 donation.
• Organist Abel Searor performs at the West Baptist Church (West Third and Mohawk streets, Oswego) , 5 p.m., free.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Avicolli’s Restaurant (170 Fall St., Seneca Falls) - Kevin Minnoe, 6 p.m.
• B&B Lounge (310 South Ave.) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 7 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways with George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Gary’s (East Bridge St., Oswego) – Open Mic with Bill Oeinck, 4 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – 4 on the Floor, 5 p.m
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) –Open Mike with Dave Martin., 9 p.m.
• The Sherwood Inn (26 Genesee St., Skaneateles) – The Barrigar Brothers, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Ryan Burdick, 9 p.m.

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R.I.P. Jenni-Lyn

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Saturday, Nov. 27: Bare Naked Ladies at Turning Stone and much more

The Barenaked Ladies perform tonight at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30.

Also at Turning Stone tonight, The Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America, including The Contours, The Legendary Teenagers, Shep’s Limelites, The Buddy Holly Review and Harvey Robbins’ Royalty of Rock’n’Roll All-Stars. The event takes place in the casino's Showroom and starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40, $45, and $55.

Also today

• South Bay at at the CNY Wine and Chocolate Festival at the Horticulture Building at the NYS Fairgrounds. 3 p.m., $25 at the door.
• Puttin’ on the Ritz at the Kirkland Art Center (9½ E. Park Row, Clinton), 4 p.m. - $12.
• Diamond Someday at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m., $10.
• Song Circle and Pot-Luck Supper at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 5 p.m., free.
• Disney All-Star Adult-Youth Cabaret at the Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn, 7 p.m., $8 adults/$2 children.

At the Clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Raised On Radio, 9:30 p.m.
• American Legion (1951 E. Fayette St.) - Mike Sims, Stan Lee and Troy Evans, midnight
• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephant Shoes, 4 p.m.
• Avicolli’s Restaurant (170 Fall St. Seneca Falls) - Kevin Minoe, 6 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 9:30 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – F5, 10 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Buddy Barrette Band, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 9:30 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Johnny Rage, 9:30 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - Chris Taylor and The Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Delphia’s Restaurant and Bar (236 Genesee St., Chittenango) - Now and Then, 9:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Fab Cats, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Letizia and The Z Band, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Ruination, Spire, Faith of the Fallen, Lethal Dose, 10 p.m.
• George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.) - Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 8 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - EXpoZure, 10 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Grind, 9 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Legends Rock Bar (1598 Rt.12, Gales Ferry) – Steve Odum Band, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Bad Husvabds, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Emerald City, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 8 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Dave Hawthorn, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Electric Moonpies, 9 p.m.
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – Headin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) - Damdog, 7 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Kim Fetters, 9:30 p.m.
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Bill Oeinck, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Shakedown Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - When Everything Fails, 9 p.m.
• Snubbing Post (Route 46 N., Rome) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.; Adrenaline Crush, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Under The Gun
• Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7:30 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – TJ Sacco and Electric Rodeo, 8 p.m.

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Friday, Nov. 26: Enter the Haggis at the Westcott tonight

One of the premiere Celtic jam bands, Enter the Haggis, stops at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) tonight. Sirsy opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

At the clubs

• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Joanne Perry and The Unstoppables, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Mike Sims Band with John Zack and Jim Delany, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Chris Taylor and The Custom Taylor Band, 6 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Smokin’, 7 p.m.
• Charlie's Place (Route 11 Hastings) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) –The Smoking Loons, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - John Spillett Jazz Duo, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Atlas, 10 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - The Reissues, 11 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Mike McKay and Adam Bingham, 9 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Fusion Friday with Malachi, 5:30 p.m.; Hunter, 9 p.m.; Reloaded, 10 p.m.
• Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - Prime Time, 9 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Elephant Shoes, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - 4onTheFloor, 8:30 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Kat Tale, 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – The Restless Souls, 8 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Brace and Small Majority, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Miss E. Duo, 9 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• The Rongo (1 W. Main St., Trumansburg) - IDK, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Los Blancos, 10:15 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Thumb, Sloppy Joes, 6 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - The Works, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tiger, 7:30 p.m.

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