Monday, May 31: Memorial Day parades and festivities

Here's a list of today's Memorial Day parades and celebrations!

• Auburn: Parade, ceremony, 11 a.m. Genesee Street at the corner of Fulton Street to Genesee Street at Veteran’s Memorial Park
• Camillus: 5K run, 9:28 a.m. Route 5, Camillus. Starts one block west of West Genesee Street and Newport Road. Packet pick-up and late registration from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
• Canastota: Parade, ceremony, 10 a.m., Robert Street School to Peterboro Street to Clark Park
• Cazenovia: Parade, ceremony, 10:30 a.m. High school on Emory Avenue to Memorial Park and back
• Central Square: Parade, 9 a.m., Tucker Avenue to the American Legion
• Cicero: Parade, 9 a.m. Cicero Cemetery on U.S. Route 11 (Brewerton Road) to James Harvey Spire American Legion Post 787 on Legionnaire Drive, Cicero
• East Syracuse: Parade, 11 a.m., East Manlius Street to Manlius Street
• Eastwood: Parade, 9 a.m. , up James Street to Greenway Ciricle. Ceremony at Eastwood American Legion Post 1276, 102 Nichols Ave.
• Elbridge: Ceremony, taps, 10:30 a.m., Elbridge Elementary School; parade, 11 a.m., Main Street (Rt. 5) to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
• Fabius: Parade, ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Fabius-Pompey Bus Garage to Fabius Evergreen Cemetery
• Fayetteville: Parade, ceremony, 9 a.m., East Genesee and Highbridge streets to Beard Park
• Hastings: Veterans Memorial Park dedication, ceremony, about 10:45 a.m.
• Jordan: Parade, 3 p.m., North Main and Mechanic streets
• LaFayette: Parade, 9 a.m. Route 20 and ends at cemetery; 9:30 a.m. barbecue, LaFayette VFW Post 1955, Route 11; Benefit For LaFayette Outreach, 8 a.m. to noon. Columbian Presbyterian Church, routes 11 and 20
• Liverpool: Parade, ceremony, 9 a.m. Liverpool Post 188 of the American Legion. Parade Johnson Park to Liverpool Cemetery to Johnson Park
• Lyncourt: Parade, ceremony, 9 a.m., Lyncourt firehouse to Lyncourt School
• Manlius: Parade, 11 a.m. Fayette Street (Rt. 92)
• Marcellus: Parade, ceremony, 9:45 a.m. Reed Parkway to Veteran’s Memorial Monument
• Mattydale: Ceremonies, speeches, rifle salute, 11 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3146, 2000 Le Moyne Ave., Mattydale
• Mexico: Parade, ceremony, 10 a.m., Village offices to cemetery
• Minoa: Ceremony, parade, 9 a.m., Lewis Park, Main and Hulbert streets, Minoa
• Navarino: Parade, 1 p.m. Navarino Fire Station, 3276 Amber Road
• North Syracuse: Parade, service, 9 a.m., Lonergan Park on Main Street to Veterans’ Memorial Park at North Main Street and Centerville Place.
• Parish: Parade, ceremony, 10 a.m. Mills and Petrie Memorial Gymnasium to Pleasant Lawn Cemetery
• Phoenix: Parade, noon, Henley Park, State and Park streets
• Oswego: Service, 9:20 a.m. Riverside Cemetery of Oswego, 214 W. First St.
• Oswego: Parade, services 10:45 a.m., West Seneca Street to Linear Park and Veterans Memorial Park
• Skaneateles: Parade, ceremony, 9 a.m., St. Mary’s Cemetery to Shotwell Park
• Tully: Ceremony, parade, 9:30 a.m., Tully Elementary School, State Street, Tully

(List from www.syracuse.com)

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Sunday, May 30: TK99 Blues, Brews and BBQ today

TK99's Blues, Brews and BBQ featuring  Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gary Hoey, Shemekia Copeland, and Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson takes place at Chevrolet Court on the grounds of the New York State Fair. The event starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Here's the lineup:

Also today

• Majorpalooza XIII Fundraiser with Johnny Bender, NTLB, Motley Crouton, Mr. McGee and Lou-Lou Lollipop at Auburn Correctional Facility Recreation Center, Auburn (11:30 a.m.).
  
• Welcome To Summer with Nik and The Nice Guys and Prison City Party Rockers at Emerson Park Pavilion, Auburn (6 p.m.).
  
• The 6th Annual Sterling Stage Folk Fest continues at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling. Today's bands include James McLean Band, Ruha, The Buddhahood, family Dawgz, Wooden Spoon, House On A String, Arethusra, Interstellar Funkateers, Natural Breakdown and Atom Hadm. Music starts at 10 a.m.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) – Letizia and the Z Band, 8 p.m.
• Captain Jack’s Good Time Tavern (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point) – The Billionaires, 3 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Smoke And Mirrors, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 5 p.m.
• East Coast Resorts (Parish Lane, Parish) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 6 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Salt City Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Gary Johnson, 7 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Just Joe, 6 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Flipside, 5 p.m.
• Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 4 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.
• O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Rd. 153, Interlaken) – Jamie Notarthomas, 9 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach – Saddletrampm, 3 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Shakedown Blues Band, noon; Common Taters, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Jamie Notarthomas, 7 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with Daniel Jack, 9 p.m.
• Slickers (125 Main St., Old Forge) – Jimmy Wolf, 9:30 p.m.
• Springside Farm (1940 Jerome Rd., Fabius) – Jerry Cali, noon
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) - Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 6 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern (Brewerton Rd., Brewerton) – Ryan Burdick, 4 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Entourage Band, 3 p.m.

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Scott Columbus at Fusion Room

Here are some photos of Scott Columbus, Dee Thorpe, Scott Boyer, and Cremo at the Fusion Room Saturday, May 29.

One size fits all rabbit costume

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Saturday, May 29: K-Rock’s Dysfunctional Family BBQ and much more

Drowning Pool performs today at K-Rock's Dysfunctional Family BBQ

Drowning Pool, Story Of The Year, Cavo, Evans Blue, Cold, and Violent Soho are among the bands performing today at K-Rock’s Dysfunctional Family BBQ at Chevrolet Court on the grounds of the New York State Fair. Admission is $20 at the gate. Music starts at noon.

Also today

• Titanium Black headlines a tribute to Ronnie James Dio at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse). Music starts at 8 p.m.
• Fritz's Polka Band, Eddie Fagen, the Skaneateles Band and the Irish Step Dancers perform at today's North Syracuse Family Fun Festival. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lonergan Park. Admission is free. (FPB will be playing at 4 p.m.)
• The 6th Annual Sterling Stage Folk Fest continues at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling. Today's bands include Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams, Buffalo Killers, Positive Mental Trip, Lucid, Red Sea, Salt City Ramblers, Si’ Senorita, The Blind Spots, BuzzUniverse, Tim Herron Corporation, Dutch Bucket System and The Happy Dog. Music starts at 10 a.m.
• Memorial Weekend Kick-Off Party with Four On The Floor at The Cascade Grill On Owasco Lake, Moravia (7 p.m.).

At the Clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) - Freestyle, 7 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Neverly Brothers Band, 9 p.m.
• The Boat House (1397 St. RD 49, Constantia) - Born Again Rebels, 6 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 7 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Main Event Music, 8 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Dopamine, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Donna Colton and the Troublemakers, 9 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – Four on the Floor, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) – Smoke and Mirrors, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Johnny Rage, 9 p.m.
• The Club Tavern (126 W. Second St., Oswego) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – The Smoking Loons, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Dave Hawthorn, 9:30 p.m.
• Cortland Country Music Park (Route 13, Cortland) - Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Dancing Dog (Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Stroke with Isreal Hagan, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dovetail Joint, 10 p.m.
• Easy Street (35 Alveda Ave., Cortland) - Hea The Cobblerockers din' South, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Brass Inc., 8 p.m.
• Fulton Community Center (West Broadway, Fulton) – Damdog, 7 p.m.
• Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) – Paul Taylor, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - DJ SugarBear, 7 p.m.
• King Arthur's Pub (7 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Damdog, 8 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Jason Wicks and Pure Country, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Karaoke, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Mothercover , 9 p.m.; Adrenaline Crush, 11 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 9 p.m.
  
• Morgan's of Syracuse (329 Fay Rd. ) – Jerry Cali, 7:30 p.m.
  
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Lo-Lo, 10 p.m.
  
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Spanky’s Dilemma, 2 p.m.: Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Shakedown Blues Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with DJ Scotty and DJ Hippy Dave, 9 p.m.
  
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Soul Mine, 9 p.m.
  
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Injection, 9 p.m.

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Friday, May 28: Andrew Greacen at the Westcott Theater

Syracuse rocker Andrew Greacen headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Chris Lizzi and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Also today

• Healing Field Of Hopes and Dreams opening ceremony with Andy Cooney at Hoopes Park, Auburn (7 p.m.).
• CumonIwannaleiya Kick-off Party with The Fabulous Ripcords at Big Kahuna’s, Auburn (6 p.m.).
• Lewis and Clark CD Release Party The Mix Tape at Auburn Public Theater, Auburn (5 p.m.)
• Memorial Weekend Kick-Off Country Party with Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Trio at the Cascade Grill On Owasco Lake, Moravia (7 p.m.)
• 6th Annual Sterling Stage Folk Fest with Blue Sky Mission Club, Sophistafunk, Nate Wilson Group, The Thang, Ribber Ducky Revenge, Mystery Fyre, Chris James, Seth Faergolzia of Dufus, BuzzUniverse, Leroy Justice and Kevin MacConkey at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling (2 p.m.).

At the Clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) - Weekend Pass, 7 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - The Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – Paul Taylor, 7 p.m.
• Carnegie Café (Maplewood Hotel, 7th North St. and Buckley Rd.) – Isreal Hagan, 7 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – Custom Taylor Trio with Chris Taylor, 7 p.m.
• Charlie's Place (Route 11 Hastings) – Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Eagle View Restaurant (Green Lakes Park, Fayetteville) - The Guise, 7 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – The Fab 570, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Square Pegs, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 7:30 p.m.
• Happy Valley Inn (1628 Route 69, Parish) - Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Michael Crissan, The Smoking Loons, 10:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Jamie Notarthomas, 6 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Back Flash, 6 p.m.; Tiger, 10 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 10 p.m.
• Little Sodus Inn (14451 Bell Ave., Fairhaven) - Damdog, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Brand New Sin, Born Again Rebels, Sinpusher, Truman Highway , 9 p.m.
• Marble Hill Inn (4482 Marble Rd., Sherrill) - Strummer Brothers, 6 p.m.
• Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (505 Westcott St.) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jimmy Cox, 6:30 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - 2 Hour Delay, 10 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E.) – Miss E, 3 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – The Bomb, 10 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Skiff's (37 James St., Alexandria Bay) - Morris and The Hepcats, 9:30 p.m.
• Spencer's Ali (126 West 2nd St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 9:30 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Injection, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, May 27: Sterling Stage Folk Fest kicks off tonight

The 6th Annual Sterling Stage Folk Fest kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater in Sterling with Tim Herron and Friends and House On A Spring.

The festival runs through Sunday. Click here for ticket information.

Also today

• East Middle School Band Concert  at East Middle School’s Emerson Auditorium, Auburn (7 p.m.).
• B’ville ‘T’ Party” with One Hard Krank and Kat Tale at Papermill Island, Baldwinsville (6 p.m.).
• Jimmy Wolf is at Utica Harley-Davidson (4870 Commercial Drive, New York Mills)at 6 p.m.
• The Billionaires perform at the Oswego Farmers Market (First Avenue, Oswego)at 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Tumbleweed Jones Band, 8 p.m.
• Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub (100 S Lowell Ave.) – Jaco Sandanista, 10 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (Lakeshore Rd., Cicero) – DJ, 6 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek) - Karaoke Talent Show Night, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Entourage Band, 5 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff and Natural Fact, 10 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company ( 120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Gary Johnson, 7 p.m.
• Joe Reddick’s Sports Bar (2960 Erie Blvd. E., De Witt) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) – Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Kosta’s Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizard (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) – Sugardaddys, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Open Mike with Air Traffic, 9:30 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - The Boatmen, 10 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Connie Patti and Bob Piorun, 7 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pine Grove Country Club (4050 Milton Ave., Camillus) – Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Riverside Inn (930 S. First St., Fulton) - The Guise, 7 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Fabcats, 8 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) – Karaoke with DJ Octane, 8 p.m.
• Spencer’s Alley (126 W. Second St., Oswego) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) – Joe Donelan, 6:30 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - George Leija, 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) - Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 26: Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo at Kellish Hill Farms

Michigan fiddlers Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo perform at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius) at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

Members of Morphine w/Jeremy Lyons. Wed., May 26, 8 p.m. Dana Colley and Jerome Dupree, two of three original members of Morphine perform at Castaways (413 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca). The show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $10.

At the clubs

• Back On Track Again Tavern (Brewerton Road, Brewerton) - Smoke and Mirrors, 6 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Righteous Connection, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - Karaoke with Cornell Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Copper Top Tavern (3380 Milton Ave., Camillus) – Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Bob Holz & Jimmy Jennings host Open Mic, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Ave.) – Open Mike with Mike Darmento, J.B. and Ken Kellerman, 7 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) – Open Mike, 8 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) - Open mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Palisades Hotel (1921 N. James St., Rome) – Paul Taylor, 9 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Karaoke with Spotlight and Marty Flynn, 9 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) - Just Joe, 8 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – The Extremists, 6 p.m.
• ShamRocks Rock & Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Road, North Syracuse) - Tony Marsala and Corey Paige, 9 p.m.
• Shenanigans Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) - Karaoke Chad the Entertainer, 8 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen, 9 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – The DTs, 6 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Bobby Green and a Cut Above, 5:30 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 25: Tonight's music calendar

It's Open Mike Night in CNY. Here's what's going on:

• Colin Aberdeen is at the Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.) starting at 10 p.m.
• There are open mikes at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) at 7:30 p.m., Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) at 8:30 p.m., and at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) at 8 p.m.
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin are at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) for a 10 p.m. show.
• Paul Taylor performs at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) at 6 p.m.
• The week open jam at the Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn) starts at 7 p.m.
• The Extremists are at Borio's (8891 McDonnells Parkway, Cicero) at 7 p.m.
• Karaoke aficionados should check out  Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mike w/Token Tom at ShamRocks  Rock & Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Road, North Syracuse - 9 p.m.), 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.).     .   

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Additional Rush, Bieber NYS Fair tickets to be sold

Additional tickets will soon be available for the sold out Justin Bieber and Rush concerts at the New York State Fair. Tickets for the Bieber concert (August 29) are for obstructed-view seats. The Rush tickets (Sept. 2) are for limited-view floor seats.

These tickets will be available at 10 a.m. Wednesday online through Ticketmaster or order and pay by phone (800-745-3000 or 866-448-7849). Tickets are priced at $45, $55, and $65.

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Central New York concert calendar updated

Summer is right around the corner and there are a whole lot of great live music events on the horizon. I've updated the Concert Calendar with some new dates from the Westcott Theater, and we've got some information on festivals and events on the CNY Festival page.

Here's what's coming this week:

• 5/27: One Hard Krank , Kat Tale (B-Ville T-Party) - 6 p.m., $3 
• 5/28: Andrew Greacen, Chris Lizzi, Jeffrey Pepper Rogers (Westcott Theater) -9 p.m.
• 5/29: Fritz’s Polka Band (North Syracuse Family Festival) - 4 p.m.
• 5/29: Titanium Black and other (Ronnie James Dio tribute concert, Fusion Room, North Syracuse) - 8 p.m. 

I have it on good authority that Scott Columbus, former drummer for Manowar, will be sitting in on some songs at Saturday's Dio tribute concert at the Fusion Room. You don't want to miss that!

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Ronnie James Dio tribute concert planned

Syracuse area musicians are planning a tribute concert to Cortland native Ronnie James Dio who died May 16 after a long battle with cancer.

The concert will take place at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) May 29 and is set to start at 8 p.m..

Featured bands include Titanium Black, Oak and Bone, Grime, and PSC featuring Scott Columbus of Manowar.

Tickets are $8 at the door.

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Sunday, May 23: Wide variety of music in and around the 'Cuse

If you're looking for something to do this Sunday, you're in luck. There are a number of unique events in and around the 'Cuse, and many of them are free of charge. Here's what's going on:

• A variety of area guitarists perform music from their areas of specialty at Solvay Public Library (615 Woods St., Solvay). The concert starts at 2 p.m. and admission is free.
• Albanian pianist Ida Tribicka performs songs from her homeland as part of the Joyful Noise Concert Series for the Community. The concert takes place at Liverpool First United Methodist Church (604 Oswego St., Liverpool) starting at 4 p.m. Admission is free.
• The weekly Old-Time Music Jam kicks off at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested.
• The Highland Winds ensemble is at the Onondaga Free Library (4840 W. Seneca Turnpike) for a 2 p.m. show. There is no admission charge.
• Soprano Jean Danton performs as part of the Sunday Afternoon Serenade Series at the Fairmount Community Church (4801 W. Genesee St.). The concert starts at 3 p.m. and a $10 donated is suggested.
• Sesame Street’s Greatest Hits featuring Roscoe Orman starts at 1 p.m. at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn).
• The Jubilation Women’s Vocal Ensemble performs a program entitiled "Scenes From My Mother's House" at 3:30 p.m. at Park United Methodist Church (17 Broad St., Hamilton). Admission is $8.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) – E.S.P, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar and Grill (17 Columbus St., Auburn) – Over The Top, 5 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – The Boogiemen, 5 p.m.
• Cortland County Music Park (Route 13, Cortland) – Doc Weismore and the Ridge Road Ramblers, 2 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Andy and Chris, 12:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Los Blancos, 2 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Joanne Perry and Friends, 5 p.m.
• Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - T.J. Sacco and Hank, 4 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E.) – Ryan Burdick, 1 p.m., Donna Colton and One Troublemaker, 7 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Shakedown Blues, 9 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Jamie Notarthomas, 7 p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) - Tuff Luck, 6 p.m.

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Saturday, May 22: CNY Pigfest at the fairgrounds today

 
The CNY Pigfest takes place today at the Pepsi Pavilion at the New York State Fairgrounds. The event starts at 1 p.m. Admission is $30 at the door and includes food and two free drinks. Food will be provided by FlyingPigRoast.com and includes a Carolina Slow Roasted Suckling Pig, Applewood Kickin’ Pork Butts,Un-pulled Heaped Up Pork Sandwiches, chicken breasts, mac-n-cheese, slaw, and baked beans.

Music starts at 1 p.m. and includes performances by Los Blancos and Just Joe (1 to 4 p.m.), and Under the Gun (6 to 9 p.m.).

Also today

• Tony Trischka performs at the Strand Theatre (28 Main St., Old Forge). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.
• Ontario Center for the Performing Arts presents the Burns Sisters at McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego). The concerts starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs will be at The Redhouse (201 S. West St.) to celebrate the release of their CD,  Comin’ Home. The party starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $15.
• Graham Parker performs at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). The show starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $25 (seniors $30, students $20).  
• Soul Risin’ celebrates the release of their new album, The Opposite of Goodbye, at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.).  Caitlin Krisko and the Broadcast open the show which starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Freestyle, 6 p.m.; Marshall Dillon Band, 7 p.m.
• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephant Shoes, 4 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Main Event Music, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – The Reissues, 9:30 p.m.
• Bullhead Point (711 W. Broadway St., Fulton) - Salt City Ramblers, 1 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - The Noisy Boys, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) – DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) – Hodson and Donelan, 7:30 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (7459 Murray Dr., Cicero) – DJ, 9 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Damdog, 9:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Donna Colton, 9 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort, 8:30 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Finn’s Inn (3191 Marion Rd., Palmyra) – Dave Hawthorn, 9:30 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Mothercover, 9:30 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – Karaoke with Cornell Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – T.J Sacco and Electric Rodeo, 9 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Salt City Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks, 7 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Jeff Meloling, 6 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) – Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Karaoke, 6 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Cruise, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Lucy’s Sports Bar at Holiday Inn (6555 Old Collamer Road, off Carrier Circle) - The Billionaires, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – AteEleven, Brethren, Dirty Little Secret, 10 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9:30 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9:30 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Crimzen, One Hard Krank, 10 p.m.
• Morgan's of Syracuse (329 Fay Rd. ) – Paul Taylor, 7 p.m.
• Mountainview Tavern (Route 281 Preble) - The Infinite Jesture, 9 p.m.
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Lo-Lo, 10 p.m.
• Old Irish Inn (Main St., Cato) - Shakedown Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Smokin’, 9 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E.) – Ryan Burdick, 3 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Shamballa Café and Coffee Roasters (34 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 1 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – The Boatmen, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Stroke with Isreal Hagan, 9 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with DJ Scotty and DJ Hippy Dave, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Terawatt and MC Art Wenzel, 9 p.m.
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - Cousin Jake, 7 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Mine, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, May 21: Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand at May Memorial

Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand are at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.) as part of the Folkus Project. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Also tonight

•  Local H headlines a show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Music starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10.
• Country singer Travis Tritt is at Turning Stone Resort and Casino for an 8 p.m. show.
• Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas Re at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville) for an 8 p.m. show. General admission is $20, students pay $15.
• Anew Revolution perform at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road). The show starts at 9 p.m.

At the Clubs

• 12 North Sports Bar (10125 Mulvaney Rd., Utica) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
li>Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Rhythm Method, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Main Event Music, 8 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – The Nasty Truth, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) – Karaoke with Cornell Entertainment, 6 p.m.; DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Dave Hawthorn, 10 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Smart Alec, 10 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Paul Taylor, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 10 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 8 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – The Willie Kramer Band, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – John Puma and Booty Inc., Letizia and the Z Band, 9 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - The Guise, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Jason and Peg of the Reissues, 10 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Raised on Radio, 9 p.m.
• LWB'S Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) – Mike Sims, Stan Prezley and Troy Evans, 9 p.m.
• Laci's Burger Joint (2700 James St.) - Damdog, 6 p.m.
• LeMoyne Manor (629 Old Liverpool Rd.) – Atlas, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Z-Bones, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Reloaded , 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Elephantshoes, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jimmy Cox, 6:30 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Smokin’ Worm, 10 p.m.
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• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Dan, Tom and Co., 9 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E.) – Ryan Burdick, 3 p.m.
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) - Anthony Joseph Swingtet, 7 p.m.
• RT 69 Steakhouse (409 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro) - The Billionaires, 9 p.m.
• Rain Lounge (218 Franklin St.) – DJ Keene, 10 p.m.
• Rosie's Sports Bar and Grill (1443 W. Genesee St.) - DJ Bobby Digital, 10 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Dopamine, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Morris and the Hepcats, 9 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with DJ Scotty and DJ Hippy Dave, 9 p.m.
• Snubbing Post (Route 46 N., Rome) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Brass Inc., 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tuff Luck, 8 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Brass Exchange, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, May 20: Lost Horizon rocks out tonight

 Photo: Li-Hua Lan / The Post-Standard, 2008

The  B'Ville T-Party weekly concert series kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). Under the Gun and The Reissues provide the entertainment. Admission for those over 21 is $3 and includes a drink. For 20 and under, admission is $5.

Also tonight

• Marcy Playground, Grain Elevator, Closer Still, Dirty Speaker, and Allergic To Bears rock out Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road) at 7 p.m. Admission is $15.
• The Auburn High School Orchestra presents its spring concert at 7 p.m. at the Auburn High School Auditorium (250 Lake Ave., Auburn)
• Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction is at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $35, $40, and $50.

At the clubs

• Devaney's Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 6:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones , 10 p.m.
• Kosta's Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) – The Barrigar Brothers, 7 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Level 2, 7 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Bernie Mcnabb and Bob Piorun, 7 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Michael Crissan, 8 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Fabulous Ripcords, 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 19: Taste of Caz tonight

The annual Taste of Cazenovia takes place tonight from 6-9 pm in Hubbard Dining Room on the Cazenovia College campus. Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin provide musical entertainment for the event.

Also tonight
Fritz's Polka Band performs at 6 p.m. in Utica as part of the Colonial Square Summer Concert Series. Admission is free.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Righteous Connection, 9 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E.) - Open Mike with Bob Holz and Jimmy Jennings, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Splendergrass, 9 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Ave.) – Open Mike with Mike Darmento, J.B. and Ken Kellerman, 7 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Steve Odum Band, 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – About Time Band, 6 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) - Last July, 9 p.m.
• Shenanigans Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) - Karaoke Chad the Entertainer, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen, 9 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic, 9 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

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Bo Bice to perform at Watkins Glen

Bo Bice is set to perform the American National Anthem at this year’s Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen event weekend, August 5-8, at Watkins Glen. Bo will sing the anthem on August 8 at around 1 p.m. He will also be performing a "surprise" concert sometime during the weekend.

The date for this concert will not be announced. Rather, fans can check out the Glen's Facebook and Twitter pages to receive clues. These clues will be posted three weeks prior to the event.

Bo will also be available for a question and answer session in The Bog Fan Hospitality area at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, August 8. Fans who purchase tickets for Saturday and Sunday, or just Sunday will be able to attend this Q&A.

Bo will be performing at the Bear's Den Showroom at Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls on August 6. His third album,  3, drops Tuesday, May 18.

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Tuesday, May 18: Midlake at Castaway's in Ithaca tonight

Denton, Texas' Midlake perform tonight at Castaways (413 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca). John Grant opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.

Also tonight

•  Fritz's Polka Band is at Fingerlakes Gaming and Racetrack at 1 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen is at the Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.)starting at 10 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn performs at Hotch’s Sports Bar (8081 Brewerton Road, Cicero) at 6 p.m.
• There are open mikes at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) at 7:30 p.m., Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) at 8:30 p.m., and at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) at 8 p.m.
• Mike Roberts and Marty Moss are at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) for a 10 p.m. show.
• Paul Taylor performs at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) at 6 p.m.
• The week open jam at the Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn) starts at 7 p.m.
• The Extremists are at Borio's (8891 McDonnells Parkway, Cicero) at 7 p.m.

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Monday, May 17: Rochester's Lilac Festival in full swing

Not much going on in the 'Cuse tonight, but if you're looking for something to do, check out the Lilac Festival in Rochester. Vonda Shepard headlines tonight's musical lineup, which also includes Smart Alex. Here's the full lineup for Monday:

• 10:30 a.m. - Holley Jr & Sr. High School
• 11:30 a.m - Spencerport High School
• 12:30 p.m. - Webster Show Choir
• 1:00 p.m. - Eastridge High School
• 1:45 p.m. - Diocese of Rochester
• 5:30 p.m. - Smart Alex
• 7:00 p.m. - Vonda Shepard 

The festival continues through May 23.

Also tonight

• Ryan Burdick is at the Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse at 6 p.m.
• Sean Patrick Taylor performs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 West Willow St.).
• George Leija and the Monday Night Band are at American Legion Pot 418 (9 Oswego River Rd., Phoenix) for a 6 p.m. show.

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Sunday, May 16: Syracuse Women in Music Vera House benefit

Mojo, Bella, About Time, Kat Tale, and Letizia and the Z Band perform as part of a benefit for the Vera House at Upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.). The event starts at 1 p.m. Admission is $12.

Also today

• Local jazz great Nancy Kelly and band leader Rick Montalbano will be on hand to mentor aspiring jazz performers as part of today's "Vocal Jazz Jams" at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.). The event starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $6. Students will be admitted for $3.
• The weekly Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius) starts at 1 p.m. A $2 donation is suggested. The Lindsey Family performs after the jam.
• Country music's Phil Vassar is at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca) for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $29.50-$36.50.
• Southern Culture on the Skids is at the Castaways (413 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
• “Songwriter’s Night” hosted by Jon Peterson (7 p.m.) at Auburn Public Theater, Auburn.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar and Grill (17 Columbus St., Auburn) – Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – 4 on the Floor with Scotty Trudell, 5 p.m.
• Cortland County Music Park (Route 13, Cortland) – Route 66, 2 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Letizia and The Z Band, 5 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Inn on the Lake (770 S. Main St., Canandaigua) – Jerry Cali, 4 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Fully Loaded Band, 5 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Marty Lee Flynn and Shannon Rae, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Shakedown Blues, 9 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with Daniel Jack, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – TK99 Soundcheck with The Herbs, 7 p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) - The Jam Bones, 6 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Stephanie and Her Polka Band, 3 p.m.

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Saturday, May 15: Max Creek at the Westcott and more

Jam band Max Creek is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for a 9 p.m. show. Tickets are $22 at the door.

Also today

• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra performs Stravinsky’s "The Firebird" and Dvorak’s Cello Concerto at the Mulroy Civic Center (411 Montgomery St.). The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15-$70.
• Atlantic Flyway, Boots ‘n Shorts, Charley Orlando, Colleen Kattau, The Rusty Doves and the Salt City Ramblers perform as part of Hootenanny in the Hills at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). The all day event starts at 2 p.m. and runs until midnight. General admission is $15. Children 16 and under will be admitted free with paid adult admission.
• Local jazz great Nancy Kelly and band leader Rick Montalbano will be on hand to mentor aspiring jazz performers as part of today's "Vocal Jazz Jams" at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.). The event starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $6. Students will be admitted for $3.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) - Marshall Dillon Band, 7 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Expozure, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – The Reissues, 10 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Phil Petroff and Natural Fact, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) – DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Cam-Nel’s (Route 11, Mattydale) – 4 on the Floor with Scotty Trudell, 10 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Four On The Floor, 4 p.m.; Dovetail Joint, 9 p.m.
• Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) - F5, 10 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Johnny Rage, 9:30 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Jamie Notarthomas, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – The Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Crossways Tavern (123 E. Clark St., Ilion) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• D.S. Humphrey’s (271 Barker Rd., Oswego) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Deansboro Inn (2747 State Rt. 12B, Deansboro) – T.J. and Hank, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – The Guise, 8 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Crows Cage, Formerly Unnamed, Ruin Nation, 10 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 9 p.m.
• Giving Tree Café (310 Stewart Ave., Ithaca) - Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Dan Turner, 10:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Los Blancos, 7 p.m.
• Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) – One Hard Krank, Lockdown, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Grind, 10 p.m.
• Legends Sports Bar and OTB (Erie Blvd, Rome) – DJ Sugarbear, 9:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Free Reign, 10 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Rhythm Method, 9:30 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Dan Horst and Friends, 9 p.m.
• Morgan's of Syracuse (329 Fay Rd. ) – Jerry Cali, 7:30 p.m.
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Lo-Lo, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 10 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Chris Lizzi with the R.M.G., 10 p.m.
• Rydolph's Restaurant and Lounge (13430 Route 11, Henderson) - Southern Comfort, 9 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – The Sweathogs, Dirty Little Secret, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – The Brethren, 9 p.m.; Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 9 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with DJ Scotty and DJ Hippy Dave, 9 p.m.
• Stoney's (107 S. Main St., Herkimer) - Mike Sims, Stan Prezley and Troy Evans, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Rewired, 9:30 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Papa Joe, 2 p.m.; The Fab Five, 7 p.m.
• Trapper’s Tavern (Morgan and Plainville Rd., Jack’s Reef) - High Risk with Jenn Norris and Terry Quill, 5:30 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Dunes and the Del-Tunes, 9 p.m.
• Velocity Center (122 Court St., Watertown) – White Picket Fence, 7 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – The Billionaires, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – John Puma and Booty Inc, 8 p.m.
• Walter’s Restaurant and Bistro (7076 Cedar Bay Road Fayetteville) - Greg Hoover, 7 p.m.
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Eastside 66, 9 p.m.

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Friday, May 14: Wynonna at Turning Stone tonight

Country music superstar, Wynonna Judd, performs at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $60 and $75.

Also tonight

• Dave Matthews tribute band, Big Eyed Phish, is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $12 at the door.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra performs Stravinsky’s "The Firebird" and Dvorak’s Cello Concerto at the Mulroy Civic Center (411 Montgomery St.). The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15-$70.

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Bright Lights and Country Music, 9:30 p.m.
• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) - Smokin’ Worm, 7 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Truman St., Cortland) - Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 8:30 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 7 p.m.
• Bosco’s Village Pub (210 Cogswell Ave., Solvay) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Trial by Fire, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – The Boatmen, 10:30 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - 4 on The Floor, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) – DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Candy’s Roadhouse (Route 29, Oswego) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café (Maplewood Hotel, 7th North St. and Buckley Rd.) – Geririg Duo, 8 p.m.
• Carriage House Inn (300 Washington St., Watertown) - Smoke And Mirrors, 9 p.m.
• Charlie's Place (Route 11 Hastings) – Rocket Boyz, 9 p.m.
• Clubhouse Tavern (Fourth St., Oswego) – Elephantshoes, 6 p.m.
• Colonial Inn (8752 Turrin Rd., Rome) - The Guise, 8 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Jane Zell, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Down n’ Dirty, 10 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Tom Gilbo, 8:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – All Paul, 10 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Dave Hawthorn, 9:30 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - The Goonies, 11 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Childhood’s End: Pink Floyd Tribute, 9:30 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – The Thin Line, 9 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) – Closer Still, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Emerald City, 5 p.m.; Stroke with Isreal Hagan, 9 p.m.
• Happy Valley Inn (1628 Route 69, Parish) - The Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) – 3 Inch Fury, 9 p.m.
• Ithaca Plantation Bar and Grill (1285 Dryden Rd., Ithaca) - Cousin Jake, 8 p.m.
• Joe Reddick's Sports Bar (2960 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Johnny B’s Jukebox (103 N. Geddes St.) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 9 p.m.
• LWB'S Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) – Unbroken, 9 p.m.
• LaGraf's Pub (Tenth Street Oswego) - Dave and the Bear, 5 p.m.; Forbidden Dawn, 9 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Electric Moonpies, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – El Kabong, 9 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.
• R-Bar (2831 Route 3 Fulton) - Joey Belladonna's BIG WAY, 9 p.m.
• Rain Lounge (218 Franklin St.) – DJ Keene, 10 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Catastrophe Me, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Born Again Rebels, 5 p.m.; Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Simple Life, 9 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic and Mr. Automatic, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Motley Crouton, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Mickey Vendetti Band, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tiger, 7:30 p.m.
• World Lounge and Martini Bar (134 E. Genesee St.) - Jerry Cali, 6 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Smokin’, 9 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 12: Live music at area clubs tonight

Check out what's happening at area clubs tonight.

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.) - Stevie Wolf and Blues Express, 9 p.m.
• Copper Top Tavern (3380 Milton Ave., Camillus) – Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Bob Holz & Jimmy Jennings host Open Mic, 9 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E.) - Open Mike with Bob Holz and Jimmy Jennings, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Watermelon Slim, 9 p.m.
• The Electric Co. (700 Varick St., Utica) - Ron Spencer Band, 7 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Ave.) – Open Mike with Frank Rhodes, 7 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Karaoke with Marty Flynn and Spotlight, 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – The Horn Dogs, 6 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) - Joe Battles, 9 p.m.
• Shenanigans Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) - Karaoke Chad the Entertainer, 8 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Arty Lenin and Dave Novak, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Just Joe, 6 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

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New York State Blues Fest to take place at Syracuse's Inner Harbor

 Mike Greenlar/The Post-Standard, 2009

John Hammond, left, performs at the 2009 New York State Blues Fest in Syracuse

New York State Blues Fest director Bernie Clark announced Tuesday that the annual event will move from Syracuse's Clinton Square to the Inner Harbor. The free event kicks off July 9 and runs through July 11.

The festival will feature at least two stages. Clarke will announce the lineup once everything is solidified.

The Inner Harbor will be the venue for this summer's Time Warner Wednesdays on the Water series as well as a a performance by Dickie Betts and Great Southern as part of 95X Chow Down on July 25.

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Christina Aguilera to perform at Darien Lake

Singer Christina Aguilera will be performing at  Darien Lake Performing Arts Center July 17. This show is the second stop on her "Bionic" tour, which kicks off July 15 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

X-Factor champ Leona Lewis will be opening for Aquilera.

Tickets go on sale May 21. Fans who purchase tickets before June 4 will receive a download code for a digital copy of Aguilera's new album, BIONIC, the day before its official release on June 8.

Tickets for the sale will go on sale May 21.

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KROCK Disfunctional Family BBQ lineup set

The annual KROCK Disfunctional Family BBQ is set for May 29 at Chevrolet Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. The event starts at 11 a.m. Tickets are $15. 

The lineup includes performances by Drowning Pool, Cavo, Cold, Evans Blue, Violent Soho, Story of the Year and Nine Ball.

Limp Bizkit and Snoop Dogg at KRockathon?

While nothing has been confirmed, Limp Bizkit recently updated their tour site to include a July 31 date at the New York State Fairgrounds. The band will be performing with rapper Snoop Dogg. There is speculation that these two acts are the headliners for this summers KRockathon. The timing is right (last year's event was held August 8).

Stay tuned for more details.

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Leftover crawfish for sale

Jim Commentucci / The Post-Standard

The weather was downright nasty Saturday, but that didn't stop people from turning out for the 3rd annual Crawfest Festival at Syracuse's Inner Harbor. Unfortunately, due to strong winds, driving rain, and colder than normal temperatures, organizers had to cut the event short. As a result, organizers were left with 800 pounds of leftover crawfish, which are being sold to the public for $3 a pound.

Proceeds from the event, including the sale of the leftover crawfish, will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina and the recent Gulf Coast oil spill. 

Interested? Call Norm Andrezejewski at 559-9413.

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Sunday, May 9: Sevendust and more at the Westcott

Sevendust performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) as part of their promotional tour for their new CD, Cold Day Memory.  Also on the bill are Saving Abel, Day of Fire, and Hail the Villain. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $32 at the door.

Also today

• Deer Tick is at the Castaways (413 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $12.
• The weekly Old-Time Music Jam starts at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested.

At the clubs

• B&B Lounge (310 South Ave.) – Bobby Green and a Cut Above, 7 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Mike Sims and Stan Lee, 5 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Salt City Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 5 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E.) – Dan Elliott and Jimmy Cox, 2 p.m., Donna Colton and One Troublemaker, 7 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – 4 on The Floor with Scotty Trudell, 4 p.m.
  
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Shakedown Blues, 9 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, May 8: Crawfish Festival today at Syracuse's Inner Harbor

The third annual Crawfish Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. at Syracuse's Inner Harbor. The event, which benefits Operation Southern Comfort, features fresh Louisiana crawfish, freshly made beignets, burgers and sausage, beverage, crafts, and, of course, great live music from some of CNY's best bands.

Here's the lineup:

• 11 a.m.: "O"
• Noon: The Critics
• 2 p.m.: The Reissues
• 4 p.m.:  All Night Ramblers
• 6 p.m.:  Los Blancos

Also tonight

• Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters are at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.) for an 8 p.m. show. General admission is $15. Members pay $12.
• The 95X Zombie Prom is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 10 p.m. Tickets are $17. The event features music, dancing, food and drink, and a "Thriller" dance.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presents The Magical Music of Disney in Concert at the Mulroy Civic Center, Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20-$75.
• The Duke Robillard Band performs at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). The concert starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $25. Seniors pay $20 and students with ID $10.
• Jay Unger and Molly Mason are at the Oswego Music Hall (41 Lake St., Oswego). The concert starts at 8 p.m.
• Blast for the Past: Cayuga Museum Of History Fundraiser with Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at The Springside Inn, Auburn starting at 6:30 p.m.
• The Rolling Hills of Bluegrass Americana Festival takes place from noon to 10 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). Bill Knowlton hosts the event, which features The Delaney's, Diamond Someday, John Cadley and the Lost Boys, Folkstrings, Lake Effect Bluegrass, and more. General admission is $15. 
• The Voices of Tabernacle presents "Choral Potpourri" featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Gershwin and others. The concert takes place at the Earlville Opera House (6 E. Main St., Earlville) and starts at 3 p.m. General admission is $12.
• After FX and U.A.D. Old School perform at a fund-raiser for the Francis House, BTW Memorial Park Fund, the South Side Tree Lighting, and the Mary Nelson Youth Center at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.). Admission is $15.
• Reckless Drivin’ performs at the Martin Family Benefit at the LaFayette Firestation No. 1, LaFayette at 3 p.m.
• Letizia is at St. David’s Church (Jamar Drive, Fayetteville)at 7 p.m.

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Stevie Nicks returning to Turning Stone

Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks will be performing at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino on August 25. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show will be priced at $80 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 16.

Tickets can be purchased at the Event Center box office, ticketmaster.com or at 877-833-7469.

Nicks last performed at Turning Stone in June 2007.

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Friday, May 7: Easy All Stars at the Westcott tonight

The Easy Star All-Stars with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17.

Also tonight

• Jam rock band Disco Biscuits headline the first of this summer's concerts at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville. Tickets are $30 at the gate. 
• Long Time Courting is at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Society (3800 E. Genesee St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $12. 
• We the Kings, The Maine, Cartel, Artist vs. Poet, and Stereo Skyline perform tonight at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road). The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $17.50.
• The Auburn Chamber Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Auburn.
• Taj Mahal is at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca) for an 8 p.m. show. General admission is $29.50 and gold circle seats are $36.50.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presents The Magical Music of Disney in Concert at the Mulroy Civic Center, Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20-$75.
• The Moho Collective is at Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) for an 8:30 p.m. show.

At the clubs

• Bad to the Bone BBQ (5120 Route 104, Williamson) – Damdog, 6 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Truman St., Cortland) - Isreal Hagan, 7 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Free Ride, 8 p.m.
• Bosco’s Village Pub (210 Cogswell Ave., Solvay) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Salt City Ramblers, Engroovement, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) – Karaoke with Cornell Entertainment, 6 p.m.; DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café (Maplewood Hotel, 7th North St. and Buckley Rd.) – Donna Colton, 7 p.m.
• Charlie's Place (Route 11 Hastings) – Shotgun Sunday, 9:30 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Dave Ball, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Crossroads Bar and Grille (3120 N. Triphammer Rd., Lansing) – Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Grove Havener, 10 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Fabulous Locknutz, 9:30 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - The Dengenerators, 8 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 9:30 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – The Willie Kramer Band, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – After FX , 9:30 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – John McConnell, 6 p.m.; Travis Rocco Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Happy Valley Inn (1628 Route 69, Parish) - Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Hoosey’s (106 Williams St.) – Mike Sims, Stan Prezley and Scotty Trudell, 9 p.m.
• Hottie’s Night Club (181 Grant Ave., Auburn) - That 70s Band, 9 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 9 p.m.
• LWB'S Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) – Larry Stamatel and Swampdog, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – The Jam Bones, 6 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Grind, 10 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – The Guise, 8 p.m.
• Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (505 Westcott St.) – Joe Driscoll, 10 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jerry Cali, 7:30 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – The Critics with The Cortini Brothers, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant (205 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Mike Estep Band, 10 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Rain Lounge (218 Franklin St.) – DJ Keene, 10 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Last July, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Gary Haydu, 6 p.m.; Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Delinquents, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Chopping Block, 10 p.m.
• Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.) - Gary Dunes Band, 8 p.m.
• Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica) - Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 8:30 p.m.
• Trexx Nightclub (319 N. Clinton) - DJ Mysto, Pizzi and Bassline Smith, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – About Time Band with Sheela Tucker, 8 p.m.

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