Saturday, July 31: Northeast Wine and Jazz Festival continues in Syracuse

The 2010 Northeast Wine and Jazz Festival wraps up today at various venues in downtown Syracuse. Today's entertainment culminates with a performance by Alex Bugnon with Marion Meadows at 10 p.m. Click here for today's complete lineup. Admission is free.

Also, while you're downtown, don't miss the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival in Columbus Circle.  

Also today

• K-Rockathon” with Limp Bizkit, Flyleaf, Avenged Sevenfold, Ed K, Crash Kings, Honor Bright, All That Remains, New Politics, Hail The Villian, ADTR, Halestorm, Smile Empty Soul and Hollywood Undead at New York State Fairgrounds Infield, Syracuse (noon)
• St. Patrick’s Irish Festival Topperary Hill with Ceili Rain at St. Patrick’s Church, Syracuse (7 p.m.)
• Fox Fest with Custon Taylor Band, Childhood's End and more at 3242 Fox Road, Syracuse (noon)
• CNY Regional Market Old Tyme Faire featuring Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin (noon), The Coachmen (4:30 p.m.), and Mojo (8 p.m.)
• Packway Handle Band, Cedar Shakes and Salt City Ramblers at Westcott Theater, Syracuse
• Frosbit Blue reunion, String of Pearls and more at Hickory Smoked Music Festival, Hickory Park, Oswego (noon)
• Fulton Chain Gang at Boonville Oneida County Fair, Boonville (9 p.m.)
• The Jam Bones at Inlet Concert Series (Route 28, Inlet) at 7 p.m.
• Joe Crookston and the Bluebird Jamboree at Taughannock Falls State Park (2221 Taughannock Park Road, Trumansburg), 7 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Performance Harley-Davidson (807 N. Geddes St.), noon
• Jimmy Wolf at Penn Yan Blues Fest (Yates County Fairgrounds, 2375 Route 14A, Penn Yan), 6 p.m.
• Heritage Days with The Muckland Crooners, Lock 52 Jazz Band, Cayuga Chords, Bright Lights & Country Music and In Harmony at Downtown Stage, Port Byron (9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Freestyle, 7 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Brass Exchange, 9:30 p.m.
• The Blarney Stone (28 S. Broad St., Norwich) – Dark Hollow, 9 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) - Soul Mine, 8 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Four on the Floor, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Cavallo’s (Genesee St., New Hartford) - Over the Top, 10 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Johnny Rage, 9 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (7459 Murray Dr., Cicero) – DJ Tito, 9 p.m.
• Cortland Country Music Park (Route 13, Cortland) - Doc Weismore & The Ridge Road Ramblers, 8 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Brass Inc., 9:30 p.m.
• Falcon Lanes (75 Pulaski St., Auburn) – Monster Poker-Run: Benefit Matthew House with Phil Petroff & Natural Fact, 7 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Catastrophe Me, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – The Out-Takes, Descending Angel, God Size Hate, Elevator Death Squad, Knuckle Burn, Every Last Breath, 9 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding, 10:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Bill Oeinck, 6 p.m.; Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Jordan Diner (7 Hamilton St., Jordan) – Back Flash, 3 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Tommy Connors, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Pop Rox, 9 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) - Smokin’ Worm 9:30 p.m.
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Lo-Lo, 10 p.m.
• The Old Boathouse Tavern (1397 State Route 49, Constantia) – 10:2:Midnight, 8 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.; Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 10 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Brian Alexander, 2 p.m.; Mickey Vendetti and the Good Time Band, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Leonard James, 9 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - EPI, 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – John Glenn Band, 9 p.m.
• Red Mill (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Tumbleweed Jones Band, 7 p.m.
• Rooters (Valley Plaza, South Salina St.) – Ain’t No Blues Fest Weekend, 5 p.m.
• Shamballa Café and Coffee Roasters (34 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – East of Earth, 7 p.m.; Strayaway Saints, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Bobby Green and a Cut Above, 9 p.m.
• VFW (3146 LeMoyne Ave., Mattydale) - The Out-Takes, 2 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – About Time Band with Sheela Tucker, 7:30 p.m.
• Water Street Café (133 E. Water St.) – Kanjira, 8 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Entourage, 9 p.m.

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Friday, July 30: Downtown Syracuse alive with the sound of jazz tonight

The 2010 Northeast Wine and Jazz Festival continues at various venues in downtown Syracuse. Today's entertainment culminates with a performance by The Four Freshmen with the CNY Jazz Orchestra at 10 p.m. Click here for today's complete lineup. Admission is free.

Also today

• Blue Rain EcoFest with Free Boody Institute, Thousands Of One and London McDaniels at Hanover Square (5 p.m.)
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park Gazebo, Skaneateles (7:30 p.m.)
• Dark Star Orchestra at Saranac Brewery (811 Edward St., Utica) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $26 at the door.
• John Michael Montgomery at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $35, $40, and $50.
• Shannon Wurst at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8.

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) - Diana Jacobs & Groove Theory, 6 p.m.
• Bosco’s Village Pub (210 Cogswell Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) - The Fab Five, 8 p.m.
Brew House (106 Elm St., Penn Yann) - Mike and Stan, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Main Event Music, 9:30 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rhythm Method, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) - DJ Skeet, 10 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.) – Miss E.and Dovetail Joint, 5 p.m.
• The Clubhouse (West 2nd St., Oswego) - John Lerner Band, 6 p.m.; Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Jam Factor, 9:30 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (7459 Murray Dr., Cicero) – DJ Tito, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - John Spillett, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - The Boatmen, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Pete McMahon and the Delinquents, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – About Time Band with Sheela Tucker, 9:30 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Mikey Powell, 11 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Dan Elliott and The Monterays, 8:30 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Professional Victims, Dirty Speaker, Pale Green Stars, 10 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Gary Haydu, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Michael Crissan, 5 p.m.; Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Johnny B’s Jukebox (103 N. Geddes St.) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 5:30 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• LWB'S Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Laci's Burger Joint (2700 James St.) - Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 5 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Los Blancos, 6 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – The Jam Bones, 6 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Legend’s Sports Bar (Erie Blvd., Rome) 0 DJ Sugarbear, 10 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Frostbit Blue featuring Nick Gravelding and Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Mike Sims & Stan Lee Prez, 9 p.m.
• Lucy’s Sports Bar at Holiday Inn (6555 Old Collamer Road, off Carrier Circle) - Bernie Clarke & The Rhythm Sharks, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Charley Orlando Band, 10 p.m.
• Matt’s Draft House (172 Route 28, Inlet) – Jimmy Wolrf, 6 p.m.
• Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (505 Westcott St.) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 9 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – The Tipphillbillies, 9 p.m.
• O’Connor’s Main St. Pub (Main St., Fair Haven) – Magical Mystery Tour, 8 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Papa Joe's (8506 Greig St., Sodus Point) – Smokin', 8:30 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Brian Alexander, 6 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Joe Donelan, 9 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.; Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Skiff's (37 James St., Alexandria Bay) - The Bad Husbands Club, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Caged, 9:30 p.m.
• Trapper’s Pizza Pub (5950 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse) – Trial By Fire, 7 p.m.
• Trapper’s II (101 N. Main St., Minoa) - Now and Then, 7 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – The Billionaires, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tuff Luck, 7:30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Face Value, 6 p.m.

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Thursday, July 29: Northeast Wine and Jazz Festival kicks off tonight

The 2010 Northeast Wine and Jazz Festival kicks off tonight at various venues in downtown Syracuse. Music starts at 5 p.m. and culminates with a performance by Chris Vadala and Nancy Kelly with the CNY Jazz Orchestra and members of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Click here for today's complete lineup. Admission is free.

Outdoor concerts
One of the wonders of Central New York is the abundance of free outdoor summer concerts. On any given night, local bands perform at various local venues. Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and some great live music.

Here are today's events:

• Fritz's Polka Band (Village Park, Camden) - 7 p.m.
• Square Pegs with Gridley Paige (B-Ville T-Party) - 6 p.m., $3 
• The LeBlanc Bros and Friends (Lakeland Park, Cazenovia) - 6 p.m.
• Kevin Dorsey and Fore (Casey Park Amphitheater, Auburn) - 6:30 p.m.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (Emerson Park, Auburn) - 8 p.m.
• Jeff Sawyer and Rick Bush (Free Library, Hannibal) - 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones Band, Mean Matt Band, 9 p.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnels Parkway, Cicero) – Soul Mine, 7 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Cooper's Landing (Lakeshore Road, Cicero) – DJ Swing Low, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Entourage, 5:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – 2 Hour Delay, 9:30 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) – Thunder Body, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Karaoke, 7 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – DJ Sugarbear, 7 p.m.
• Joe Reddick’s Sports Bar (2960 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Kosta's Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) – Dave Hawthorn, 6:30 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Open Mike with Air Traffic, 9:30 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Bob Piorun, 7 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker's Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Sam Domicolo, 7 p.m.
• Raging River BBQ (7B Birdie Square, Oswego) - Gary Dunes Band, 6 p.m.
• The Retreat (First St., Liverpool) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 7 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Michael Crissan, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) – George Leija, 5 p.m.
• West View Lodge (13499 Harbor Rd., Henderson Harbor) – Fabulous Locknutz, 8 p.m.
• Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.) – Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m.

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Fritz's Polka Band to perform at Swiss Picnic in Boonville

July 26, 2010 (Verona NY) Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, will perform again at the Swiss Picnic, held at Stysh's Brown Barn Campground (Moose River Road) in Boonville, NY on Sunday, August 1st. FPB will perform from 1 to 5pm.

"We're looking forward to performing again for the Swiss Picnic,” said Fritz Scherz, band leader of Fritz's Polka Band. "FPB Fan Club Member, Marian Carpenter and her family have been hosting this event for over 20 years, and it's always a great event for all ages. Marian was even recognized a few years ago by New York State Senator, Joe Griffo, as he credited her with keeping this great community tradition going strong. The guys in FPB encourage people of all ages to attend."

Fritz's Polka Band has been performing for over 31 years, and made history in 1999, when they became the first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival in Rome, NY. On September 15, 2007, FPB made history again by becoming the first polka band to perform at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. FPB has now made 17 recordings. FPB even appears on "The Manchurian Candidate" DVD which was released in July 2004.
 
FPB previously won a Just Plain Folks Music Award in the Best Polka Song category for Bialczak’s Polka on November 4, 2008. In November 2008, FPB won their first Upper State Independent (USI) Award in Syracuse, NY, in the International Category. In June 2009, Fritz’s Polka Band won their first ever Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) in the Best Recording: Other Styles category for their Reflections recording. In early November 2009, FPB won their second USI Award in Syracuse, NY, in the International Category.

For more information on this event, call Marian at: (315) 942-4980. For more info on Fritz’s Polka Band, go to:  www.fritzspolkaband.com and/or www.jagermusic.com/fritzspolkaband or visit them on facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fritzs-Polka-Band/33855844892.

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Wednesday, July 28: A variety of outdoor concerts in and around the 'Cuse

Unfortunately, tonight's Wednesdays on the Water concert has been canceled, but there are still plenty of great live music events going on tonight in and around the 'Cuse.  Here's what's going on:

• Mickey Vendetti and the Good Time Band performs at Lonergan Park (Brewerton Road, North Syracuse). The free concert starts at 6 p.m.
• Nick Mulpagano will be in East Syracuse at Ellis Field Park (500 McCool Ave.) for a free concert starting at 6;30 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends perform as part of the Village of Manlius Summer Concert Series at the Village of Manlius Amphitheater (1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius). The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Geottel Park, Central Square at 7 p.m.
• Jonathan Dinkin and Klezmercuse are featured tonight at Johnson Park in Liverpool as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. Music starts at 7 p.m. and there is no charge for admission.
• White Picket Fence at Sparks Art Studio (1005 E. Fayette St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Tiffany Summer Concert Series with Festive Music at Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn (noon).
• Auburn Civic Band “Celebrates 100 Years” concert at Bluefield Manor, Auburn (7 p.m.)
• Quick Change at Market Street Park, Auburn (6 p.m.)
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at the Gazebo in Sylvan Beach (808 Marina Drive, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Electric Moonpies, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) – Tommy Barr, 7 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Black Earth Band, 9:30 p.m.
• LaFayette Inn (Route 11, LaFayette) - String of Pearls, 6 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Rocky Horror Picture Show , 9:30 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy's (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Party On The Patio with
• Morgan’s of Syracuse (329 Fay Rd.) – Paul Taylor, 7 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – 50/50, 5 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Johnny Rage, 9 p.m.
• The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) – Ryan Burdick, 7 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) - Just Joe, 8 p.m.
• ShamRocks Rock & Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Road, North Syracuse) - Tony Marsala and Corey Paige, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger, 9 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

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Wednesdays on the Water series canceled

Promoter Marc Albert announced Tuesday that he has been forced to cancel the three remaining concerts in the Wednesdays on the Water series at Syracuse's Inner Harbor. Former Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm and the Todd Hobin Band were scheduled to perform at this week's free concert.

Albert said poor attendance and low concession sales made this decision necessary. “The series (budget) was based on attendance and (subsequent) concession figures. The last few weeks, it hasn’t been there,' he said in an interview with the Post-Standard's Mark Bialczak. "I can only go so deep out of pocket. ... All I could see was a deeper loss.”

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Tuesday, July 27: Pops in the Park and more tonight

The Stan Colella Orchestra performs at the gazebo at Hiawatha Lake in upper Onondaga Park as part of the Pops in the Park concert series. The event begins at 7 p.m. and there is no admission charge.

Also tonight

• ESB performs at 6:30 p.m. at the Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (Wetzel Road, Clay). Admission is free.
• Harpist Jayne Demakos is at Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts on the Cornell University Campus for a 7:30 p.m. show. Admission is free.
• Fritz's Polka Band (Folt's Home, Herkimer) - 7 p.m. 
• Tower of Power and the Average White Band perform at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $65.
• Lou Nocilly & Jazzitude at Hoopes Park, Auburn (6:30 p.m.)
• Joe Whiting Band at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater, Baldwinsville (6 p.m.)
• The Jam Bones at Bobles Plaza, Baldwinsville

At the clubs

• Colin Aberdeen at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub & Grill (Walton St, Armory Square), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Road), 6 p.m.
• Gary Frenay & Arty Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Paul Taylor at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
  
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero)

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Monday, July 26: Isreal Hagan and Stroke in Liverpoool tonight

Isreal Hagan and Stroke  are tonight's featured performer for the Monday night edition of the Liverpool is the Place concert series in Johnson Park in the Village of Liverpool. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Dan Elliott and the Monterays  perform at Henley Park (State St., Phoenix) as part of the Summer Concert Series in Phoenix. The free concert starts at 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Electric Rodeo are featured for this week's edition of the Bridgeport-Lakeport Concerts in the Park. The event, which starts at 6:30 p.m., takes place at Chapman Park (Bushnell Shore Road, Lakeport). Admission is free.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Mystery Tour, a tribute to magic of the Beatles. The event takes place at the Carrier Theater (Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St.) starting at at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $15 -$40.
• Peter Frampton is at the Showroom at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $50-$65.
• Norma Jean, Merrimac, Borderline Suicide and In This Moment at Lost Horizon, Syracuse (8 p.m.)
• Letizia and the Z Band at Rome City Square (198 N. Washington St., Rome), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at The Retreat (First St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Weekly Country Music Showcase at the American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• John McConnell at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, July 25: Dickey Betts at Syracuse's Inner Harbor and more

Dickey Betts and Great Southern headlines today's 95X BBQ Chow Down at Syracuse's Inner Harbor. Other bands in the lineup include Kane and Simplelife. Music starts at 1 p.m. and admission is free. Betts' expected start time is between 5 and 5:30 p.m.

Also today

• Doug Stone headlines today as Oswego's Harborfest wraps its four-day run. Other performers include Bill Gentry and Jonalee White. Click here for a complete schedule of events.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• B&B Lounge (310 South Ave.) – Stevie Wolf and the Blues Express, 7 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar and Grill (17 Columbus St., Auburn) – Diana Jacobs & Groove Theory, 5 p.m.
• Cascade Grill on Owasco Lake (2846 Route 38, Moravia) – Aaron Austin Project, 3 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways, 2 p.m.; Smoke and Mirrors, 3 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Sarah Horner & Greg Carroll, 5 p.m.
• Cortland County Music Park (Route 13, Cortland) – Route 66, 2 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Pete McMahon and the Delinquents, 12:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – The Dixieland Project, Dixieland Project 2 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Bob Perry and Terry Mulhauser Band, 5 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) - Donna Colton, 5 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Blues Jam with Tom Townsley and the All-Stars, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Salt City Ramblers, 7 p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) – Mojo, 6 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Steve Odum Blue Trio, 7 p.m.
• Verona Hote. (254 Backus St., Verona) - Over the Top, 3 p.m.

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Saturday, July 24: The Fabulous Thunderbirds and more at Harborfest

It's a great day for music lovers as Harborfest continues in Oswego. The Fabulous Thunderbirds headline today's entertainment lineup, but there is music all day on a variety of stages to please any music lover. Here's the complete schedule:

9:30 p.m. Entergy Nuclear Fireworks by Grucci

NRG Lakeview Main Stage in Breitbeck Park

• 4 p.m. - The 42nd Infantry Division Band
• 6 p.m. - The Jody Raffoul Band
• 8:15 p.m. - The Fabulous Thunderbirds
• 9:30 p.m. - Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular
• 10 p.m. - The Fabulous Thunderbirds
• 11:30 p.m. – Navy Band “Rhode Island Sound”

Riverwalk West – Veteran’s Stage

• 12 p.m. – My Sweet Patootie
• 1:30 p.m. – The Jam Bones
• 3:30 p.m. – Cheers Elephant
• 5:30 p.m. – Naramore
• 7:30 p.m. – The Boatmen

East Park Jazz & Blues Stage

• 12:30 p.m. – Navy Band “Rhode Island Sound”
• 2 p.m. – Hard Logic presented by Gibby O’Connors Irish Pub
• 4 p.m. – Salsamba Latin Jazz Group
• 6 p.m. – Yonrico Scott Band
• 8 & 10 p.m. – WC Clark Blues Revue

Novelis Family Park at Fort Ontario

• 11 a.m. – In Jest
• 12 p.m. – Bob Gibbons & Sweetheart the Clown
• 12:45 p.m. – Happy Music for Happy Kids with Mike Kornrich
• 2:15 p.m. – Children’s Musical – “The Three Musketeers”
• 3:45 p.m. – In Jest
• 5 p.m. – Happy Music for Happy Kids with Mike Kornrich
• 6:30 p.m. – Singing Boys of Pennsylvania

Also today

• Jeffrey Scott Connor & Juliana Richer Daily, Katie Cholette and The Dingleberries at Auburn Public Theater, Auburn (8 p.m.)
• Titanium Black headlines tonight at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Road). Zadoc and the Nightmares and Grime will also perform. Music starts at 10 p.m.
• The Felice Brothers, Gracious Sakes Alive, Same Blood Fol, Salt City Ramblers and Animal Pants at Brewery Ommegang, 656 Highway 33, Cooperstown. General admission is $25, $35 for overnight camping (3 p.m.)
• Candlelight Series with Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at Armory Square, Syracuse (6:30 p.m.)
• Rick Springfield at Turning Stone Casino & Resort Showroom, VeronaCarol and the Country Rhythm Boys at Country Music Park, Cortland (7 p.m.)
• Jeffrey Scott Connor & Juliana Richer Daily, Katie Cholette and The Dingleberries at Auburn Public Theater, Auburn (8 p.m.)
• Firemen’s Field Days with Short Bus at Fire Department Grounds, Union Springs
• The Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Arts, Music & Dance featuring Burning Spear, Donna The Buffalo, The Sutras, Galumpha, John Specker, Kelley & The Cowboys, the Cmapbell Brothers, Chiwoniso, Jsan & The Analogue Sons, Blackfire, Moontee Sinquah, Sujata Sidhu, The Talktomes, Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band, Bobby Henrie & The Goners, Walter Mounton & The Stout Playboys, Black Castle, The Red Hots, The Speclers, Flyin Clouds Of South Carolina, Samite, Hubcap, Locos Por Juana, Jennie Lowe Stearns, Johnny Dowd, Mary Lorson & The Soubrettes, Traonach, Jeb & Them, Jee Jaw Nightmare, Mac Benford and many others at Trumansburg Festival Grounds, Trumansburg.
  
• Cirque de la Symphonie with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, Canandaigua (7:30 p.m.)

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Association Island RV Resort (15530 Horseshoe Rd., Henderson Harbor) - The Jam Bones, 9 p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Dave Hawthorn, 9:30 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Gary Dunes Band, 10 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tiger and Mike Place, 9 p.m.
• The Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) - Paul Taylor, noon; Jerry Cali, 7 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Paul Taylor, 9 p.m.
• Cortland Country Music Park (Route 13, Cortland) - Carol and The Country Rhythm Boys, 7 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Sloppy Joes, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - Soul Injection, 9:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Timeline, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – House On A String, 10 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Bill Oeinck, 5 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Jon Liebing, 2 p.m.
• Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) – One Hard Krank, 9 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 3 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Sugar Daddys, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – The Filthy McNasty’s, Cousin Jake 9:30 p.m.
• Mikey's Tavern (1717 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Augustine and Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Nancy Kelly, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Flipside, 9 p.m.
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – JD and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.; The Barndogs, 10 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Shamrockstar Karaoke Contest Finals, 3 p.m.; Catastrophe Me, 5 p.m.; Wannabees, 7 p.m.; Shaded, 10 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – 10:2 Midnight, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Action, 9 p.m.
• Skiff’s (37 James St., Alexandria Bay) - Morris and the Hepcats, 9:30 p.m.
• Slicker’s (Main St., Old Forge) - Jimmy Wolf, 9 p.m.
• Snubbing Post (Route 46 N., Rome) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Spencer's Ali (126 West 2nd St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 6 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – The Reissues, 6 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Jimmy Wolf, 9 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Dam Dog, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuscarora Restaurant (N. Lake Rd., Erieville) - Johnny Wiz and Dave Gardner, 6 p.m.; Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Nightshift, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 8 p.m.
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - Cousin Jake, 2 p.m
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Brass Exchange, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, July 23: Kansas at Harborfest tonight

Kansas headlines today's entertainment lineup at Oswego's Harborfest. The classic rockers take to the NRG Lakeview Main Stage at 9:30 p.m. The Navy Band opens at 5 p.m. Click here for a complete schedule of Friday's entertainment lineup.

Also today

• Cave Fest: Benefit Dale ‘Caveman’ Wilson” with Prison City Party Rockers at Yawger Brook Campgrunds, Aurelius (6 p.m.)
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park Gazebo, Skaneateles (7:30 p.m.)
• Syracuse Symphony Brass Ensemble at Marcellus Park, Marcellus (7 p.m.)
• E.S.P. at Village Gazebo, Fulton (6 p.m.)
• David Ruch at NYS Fiddlers Hall Of Fame Museum, Osceola (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• The Rods featuring Rock Feinstein at Main Street, Cortland
• The Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Arts, Music & Dance featuring Rusted Root, John Brown’s Body, The Black Seeds, the Cmapbell Brothers, The Makepeace Brothers, Kelley & The Cowboys, Mountain Heart, Traonach, AyurvedA, Keith Secola & Wild Band Of Indians, Kevin Kinsella, Flyin Clouds Of South Carolin, Hubcap, Dead Sea Squirrels, Preston Frank & His Zydeco Family Band, Jsan & The Analogue Sons, Jones Benally, Walter Mountain & The Stout Playboys, Sim Redmond Band, The Talktomes, The Believers, Paso Fino, Calico Moon, Hector Works Sound System, Fuji Mums, Blackfire, Revision, Kathy Ziegler and more at Trumansburg Festival Grounds, Trumansburg
• The Flaming Lips, The Black Keys and Fang Island at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, Canandaigua (7 p.m.)

At the clubs

• Alley Cat (23 W. Bridge St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Stevie Wolf and The Blues Express, 6 p.m.
• Black River Ale House (Black River Blvd., Rome) – DJ Sugarbear
• Bosco’s Village Pub (210 Cogswell Ave., Solvay) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – The Boatmen, noon; Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 1 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) – DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) – Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Canastota Hi Way Bowl (Seneca Turnpike, Canastota) - Catastrophe Me, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café (Maplewood Hotel, 7th North St. and Buckley Rd.) – Stroke with Isreal Hagan, 7:30 p.m.
• Colgate Inn (Payne St., Hamilton) - Bernie Clarke & The Rhythm Sharks Unplugged, 7 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (7459 Murray Dr., Cicero) – DJ Tito, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - The Barrigar Brothers, 7:30 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - Soul Injection, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Johnny Rage, 9:30 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Andy and Chris, 11 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Fab Five Paul, 6:30 p.m.; JD and the Nashville Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• The Hammocks (3400 Hammocks Dr., Baldwinsville) - Joe Donelan, 4 p.m.
• Happy Valley Inn (1628 Route 69, Parish) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• I.O.O.B Club Martville (Sand Hill Rd., Martville) – Damdog, 8 p.m.
• Johnny B’s Jukebox (103 N. Geddes St.) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• LWB'S Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) – 4 on The Floor with ScottyTrudell, 9:30 p.m.
• Laci's Burger Joint (2700 James St.) - Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 5 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Back Flash, 7 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 3 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Reloaded, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Over the Top, 8 p.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.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Rain Lounge (218 Franklin St.) – DJ Keene, 10 p.m.
• Raging River BBQ (7B Birdie Square, Oswego) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 8 p.m.
• Rusty Rail (Seneca Turnpike, Canastota) - Brass Exchange, midnight
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tim Herron Corporation, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – 9 Round, Caustic and Cry To The Blind, 6 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Timeline, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Mine, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, July 22: Harborfest kicks off today in Oswego

Harborfest, another of CNY's staple summer festivals, kicks off today in Oswego. Tonight's entertainment on the NRG Lakeview Main Stage includes Hollywood Nights (Bob Segar tribute band) at 7 p.m. and the Little River Band at 9 p.m. Harborfest runs through Sunday.

Also today

• Marty Moss, The Lost Marbles, and One Hard Krank are on hand at tonight's B'ville T Party at Papermill Island in Baldwinsville. Music starts at 6 p.m. and admission is $3 (over 21) and $5 under 21.
• Adler's Appetite rocks out at the Market Block Party at the Syracuse Regional Market.
• George Thorogood and The Destroyers perform at the Showroom at Turning Stone Casino Resort at 8 p.m.
• Enter The Haggis is at the F.X. Matt Brewery Beer Garden in Utica for a 5:30 p.m. show.
• The Ithaca Concert Band performs a free concert at 6 p.m. at Bernie Milton Pavilion on The Commons in Ithaca.
• The Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Arts, Music & Dance continues at Trumansburg Festival Grounds, Trumansburg. The lineup includes Merle Haggard, Arrested Development, Donna The Buffalo, Mountain Heart, Gunpoets, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Mac Benford, Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band, Sujata Sidhu, The MakePeace Brothers, Bubba George String Band, Kelley & The Cowboys, The Grady Girls, Thousands Of One, Djug Django, The Red Hots, New Neighbors, Johnny Dowd, The All-American Hell Drivers, Mike Brindisi Band, Kevin Kinsella, Jimkata, GoGone, Burke & Bone and Atsiaktonkie.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Floyd Town Park (8299 Old Floyd Road, Rome), 7 p.m
• Party Nuts with Gary Frenay at Cazenovia Park (Route 20, Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Pete McMahon with the Delinquents at Fireman’s Memorial Park ( East Genesee and Fayette streets), 11:30 p.m.
• Stroke with Isreal Hagan at Ryder Park (Butternut Street, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m.
• Larry Stamatel and the Swampdogs at Market Street Pavilion, Auburn (6:30 p.m.)

At the clubs

• Bitterman's, Pine Grove Country Club (4050 Milton Ave., Camillus) - Michael
  
• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones Band, Mean Matt Band, 9 p.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnels Parkway, Cicero) – Letizia and the Z Band, 7 p.m.
• Bull & Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - Salt City Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Tiger, 6 p.m.
• Cooper's Landing (Lakeshore Road, Cicero) – DJ Tito, 9 p.m.
• Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach) - East Shore Allstars, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Mercury in the Derby, 7 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Prime Time, 5 p.m.
• Devaney's Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) - Jambake with Extremists aka Alibi, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Joe Driscoll, 9 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) – Thunder Body, 8 p.m.
• Hardware Café (Main St., Fair Haven) – Damdog, 6 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Thunder Body, 7 p.m.
• Joe Reddick’s Sports Bar (2960 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Kosta's Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 6:30 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Bob Piorun, 7 p.m.
• Parker's Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – The Boogiemen Unplugged, 8:30 p.m.
• Port of Call (1161 Old State Route 31, Memphis) - Chameleon, 8 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Karaoke with K and J Entertainment, 7 p.m.
• Raging River BBQ (7B Birdie Square, Oswego) - Jerry Cali, 6 p.m.
• Rainbow Shores Hotel and Restaurant (186 S. Rainbow Shores Rd.,Pulaski) – Fabulous Locknutz, 6 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 8 p.m.
• Sugar Pearl Café (600 Burnet Ave.) - Jane Zell, 7 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Tinker's Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) - Marty Lee Flynn & Shannon Rae, 8 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) – George Leija, 5 p.m.
• Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.) – Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 22: Eddie Money at Syracuse's Inner Harbor tonight

Eddie Money headlines tonight's Wednesdays on the Water event at Syracuse's Inner Harbor. Kane opens the show, which starts at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Thunder Canyon performs at Lonergan Park off Brewerton Rd. in North Syracuse at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
• The Gary Dunes Band is at Ellis Field Park (500 McCool Ave., East Syracuse) for a free concert starting at 6:30 p.m.
• Flying Home headlines tonight's Liverpool is the Place concert in Johnson Park in Liverpool. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
• Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, which includes Rick Derringer, Edgar Winter and Gary Wright, performs at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC)on the Finger Lakes Community College campus. Tickets range from $20 to $100.
• Country superstar Tanya Tucker performs at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $55.
• Joe Whiting Band at Goettel Park, Central Square at 7 p.m.
• That 70s Band at Market Street Park, Auburn at 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.) - Dopamine, 9 p.m.
• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genessee St., Skaneateles) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) – Tommy Barr, 7 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Big D host Open Jam, 9:30 p.m.
• The Electric Co. (700 Varick St., Utica) - Jimmy Wolf, 9:30 p.m.
• Laci’s Burger Joint (2700 James St.) – Damdog, 5 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road) - Augustine, Framing Hanley, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Rocky Horror Picture Show , 9:30 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy's (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Party On The Patio with Primetime, 7 p.m.
• Morgan’s of Syracuse (329 Fay Rd.) – Jerry Cali, 7 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – AboutTime Band with Sheela Tucker, 7 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Steve Odum Band, 9 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) - Just Joe, 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 Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Chris Mosley & John Schulte, 6:30 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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Reith's 'Producer Bill's' band to open for Bret Michaels

Bill Ali aka “Producer Bill” from WSYR's The Jim Reith Show, and his band, Dirty Little Secret, will be opening for Bret Michaels Aug. 5 at the Market Block Party at Syracuse's Regional Market. The Feroni Project will follow Dirty Little Secret.

Advance tickets for the show, which include one free drink, are $20 and are available at the Sound Garden on Walton Street in Syracuse's Armory Square. Tickets will be $25 at the gate. Bill is also selling tickets. Email him at billjali@gmail.com or 952-8164.

Gates open at 5:30 and the show starts at 6:00.

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Melinda Doolittle to perform in Syracuse

'American Idol 6' third-place finisher, Melinda Doolittle, will be performing Oct. 15 as part of a benefit concert for Hospice of Central New York. The event starts at 7:30 in the Oncenter Ballroom.

Also performing at the benefit are Ronnie Leigh and the Central New York Jazz Orchestra. Tickets for the event are $125 and are available by calling 634-1100. There may be some general admission tickets available closer to the event.

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Tuesday, July 20: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue at the Westcott

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue headline tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Sophistafunk opens. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 at the door.

Also tonight

• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band perform at Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (Off Wetzel Rd., Clay) as part of the Concerts in the Park. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.
• The Mere Mortals headline tonight's Pops in the Park concert at the gazebo at Upper Onondaga Park (Roberts and Onondaga Avenues). Music starts at 7 pm. There is no admission charge.
• Alice Cooper is at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $55 and $70.
• Four on the Floor is at Hoopes Park in Auburn at 6:30 p.m.
• The Tiffany Summer Concert Series with John Chapman takes place at noon at Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Linear Park (West First Street, Oswego) at 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Hotch's (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern (103 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.) - Colin Aberdeen, 10 p.m.
• Liverpool Country Club (Morgan Rd., Liverpool) - Fab Five Paul, 5 p.m.
• Pfohl's Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Lavancher and Flansburger, 6:30 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - The Barrigar Brothers, 4:30 p.m.
• The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) - Open Mike with Joe Henson, 7:30 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Micaroni & Vulcano, 6 p.m.

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Monday, July 19: Joe Whiting in Liverpool tonight

The Joe Whiting Band headlines tonight's Liverpool is the Place concert in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• The Soda Ash Six performs at Henley Park (State St., Phoenix) as part of the Summer Concert Series in Phoenix. The show starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free.
• The Jam Bones headlines tonight's Bridgeport-Lakeport Concerts in the Park at Chapman Park (Bushnell Shore Road, Lakeport) The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m.
• Gary Dunes Band is at Meridian Gazebo (2577 E. Main St., Cato) at 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band perform at Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville at 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) - Country Music Showcase, 6 p.m.
• Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse) - Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Miss E., 9 p.m.
• The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Tommy Barr, 7 p.m.

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Sunday, July 18: Ronnie Leigh performs in the 'Cuse today

Ronnie Leigh and the Mix headline this week's Southwest Showcase Sundays concert series at Jubilee Park (100 block of South Ave.). The concert starts at 4 p.m. and admission is free.

Also today

• The Mario DeSantis Orchestra featuring Joe Riposo, along with Andrew and Noah Van Norstrand and E.S.P are in Johnson Park, Liverpool for the Salt City Sunday Music Festival. Music starts at 2 p.m. and admission is free.
• Dave Frisina's and the TK99 Soundcheck Live featuring Independent Louis at Shifty’s, Syracuse - 7 p.m.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra wind quintet performs at 2 p.m. at Fayetteville Free Library (300 Orchard St., Fayetteville). Admission is free.
• Old-Time Music Jam at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested.
• Fiddler Floyd Sherman performs at 2 p.m. at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola). Admission is free.
• Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters perform at 8 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). Admission is $10.
• The Jam Bones at the Syracuse Nationals (NY State Fairgrounds), 11 a.m.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar and Grill (17 Columbus St., Auburn) – Sarah Horner & Greg Carroll, 5 p.m.
• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Julie Howard, 11 a.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnells Parkway, Cicero) – Jerry Cali, 4 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Don Hook, 3 p.m.
• Cascade Grill (2846 Route 38, Moravia) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 4 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways with George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Soul Traders, 5 p.m.
• Cortland County Music Park (Route 13, Cortland) – Route 66, 2 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Pale Green Stars, 3 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Pete McMahon and the Delinquents, 12:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Dashboard Nixon, 2 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Paul Taylor, 5 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach – Last Call, 3 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Marty Lee Flynn & Shannon Rae, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Blues Jam with Tom Townsley and the All-Stars, 9 p.m.
• Skiff’s (37 James St., Alexandria Bay) - Dave Wolever, 3 p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) – The Works, 6 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern (Brewerton Rd., Brewerton) – Ryan Burdick, 4 p.m.

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Saturday, July 17: Rock-A-Holics Unanimous at the Westcott and more

Check out Rock-A-Holics Unanimous featuring Candid, Formerly Unnamed, Professional Victims, and From Ruins at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.).  Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Also today

• Fireworks Night with Auburn Doubledays vs. State College Spikes at Falcon Park, Auburn
• Syracuse Nationals Auto Exhibition with Smokin’, El Kabong, and more at New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Music starts at noon.
• Juice In The ‘Cuse Volume 2 with The Bad Karma Cartel, Anormous, Nube, OX and S-Blaze at Sparks Art Center (1005 East Fayette Street)
• Candlelight Series with CNY Jazz Orchestra in Armory Square, Syracuse (6:30 p.m.)
• Brass Inc. at Valley Field Days, Meachum Field at 6 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Weedsport Raceway (1 Speedway Drive, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Moravia Field Days (Route 65A, Moravia) - 7 p.m.
• F5 at the Granby Fire Dept (1400 Route 8, Fulton) - 4:30 p.m.

At the Clubs

• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Dave Wolever, 9:30 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) - Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – The Z-Bones, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Soul Traders, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café (Maplewood Hotel, 7th North St. and Buckley Rd.) – T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 7:30 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Four On The Floor, 4 p.m.; Dovetail Joint, 9 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Floramay Holliday and Shelley King, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - Lonesome Crow, 9:30 p.m.
• Daniella’s The Best Western (State Fair Blvd.) - Emerald City, 6 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - The Funky Blu Roots, 6 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.
• East Coast Resorts (Parish Lane, Parish) – JD and Rollin’ South, 6 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 10 p.m.
• Gary’s Pub (111 E. Sixth St., Oswego) – Magical Mystery Tour, 9:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Matt Cross, 7 p.m.
• King Arthur's Pub (7 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Damdog, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Legends Sports Bar and OTB (Erie Blvd, Rome) – DJ Sugarbear, 9:30 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Jerry Cali, 3 and 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Adrenaline Crush, 10 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Salt City Ramblers, 8 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Bernie McNabb and Bob Piorun, 7:30 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Lockdown, 9 p.m.; One Hard Krank , 10 p.m.
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Lo-Lo, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Mojo, 10 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Smokin’, 9 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (Green Lakes Golf Course, Fayetteville) - Michael Gordon, 5:30 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Brian Alexander, 2 p.m.: The Bomb, Nineball, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Plant Ash, Small Majority, Malachia, 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – Dave Hawthorn, 7:30 p.m.
• Red and White Café 91692 Albany St., DeRuyter) - Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 8 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Elephantshoes, 7 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – 10:2:Midnight, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Grime, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Pete McMahon and The Delinquents, 9:30 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Short Bus, 6 p.m.
• Top of the Bay (2 James St., Alexandria Bay) – Hodson and Donelan, 4 p.m.
• VFW (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) - Marshal Dillon Band, 7 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Soul Mine, 9 p.m.
• West View Lodge (13499 Harbor Rd., Henderson Harbor) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Injection, 9 p.m.

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Friday, July 16: Empire Brewfest today in Syracuse's Clinton Square

Empire Brewfest takes place today in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. Music starts at 6 p.m. and includes performances by Mikey Powell, Jimmy Kent and the Options, Moho Collective, and Phil Minidale.

Over 100 breweries will offer a wide variety of beers for sampling. Tickets are $49 at the gate; music lover tickets are available for $19 which do not allow sampling. You must be 21 or older to enter.

Also today

• Metallica tribute band Battery headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Dirty Speaker and SES.O.D open. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park Gazebo, Skaneateles - 7:30 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Firemen’s Field Days, Camden - 6 p.m.
• Metal.Dunes and the Del-Tunes at Chevrolet Court, State Fairgrounds as part of Syracuse Nationals, 1 p.m.
• The Horn Dogs at Valley Field Days, Meachum Field at 6 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Weedsport Raceway (1 Speedway Drive, Weedsport), 9 p.m.

At the Clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Chris Terra Band, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Smoke And Mirrors, 9 p.m.
• Bella Domani (East Taft Rd., North Syracuse) – John Puma and Booty Inc, 6 p.m.
• Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Truman St., Cortland) - Mark Zane and Friends, 9 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Bosco’s Village Pub (210 Cogswell Ave., Solvay) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – The Boatmen, noon; Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 1 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 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, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café (Maplewood Hotel, 7th North St. and Buckley Rd.) – Rhythm Method, 7:30 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) – Over the Top, 10 p.m.
• Clubhouse Tavern (126 W. Second St., Oswego) – Elephantshoes, 6 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 10 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (7459 Murray Dr., Cicero) – DJ Tito, 9 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - Lonesome Crow, 9:30 p.m.
• Daniella’s The Best Western (State Fair Blvd.) - Gary Dunes Band, 7 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Dave Wolever, 9:30 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Morris and the Hepcats, 10 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - The Reissues, 11 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Tommy Barr, 7 p.m.; JD and the Nashville Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) - Amethyst, 9:30 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 9 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Descending Angel, Knuckle Burn, God Astray, 9 p.m.
• Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) – 3 Inch Fury, 6 p.m.
• Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Johnny B’s Jukebox (103 N. Geddes St.) – Karaoke w/Ormond Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Kart Lounge (Route 20, LaFayette) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Donna Colton, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - 2 Hour Delay, 9 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) – Jerry Cali, 3 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) – Gridley Paige , 10 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (505 Westcott St.) – Joy Telepathy Project, 10 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jimmy Cox, 7 p.m.; Shakedown Blues Band, 8 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Modern Superstars, Mama Kin, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Dan, Tom and Co., 9 p.m.
  
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) – Honky Tonk Hindooz, 8 p.m.
  
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) – Anthony Joseph Swingtet, 7 p.m.
  
• Rain Lounge (218 Franklin St.) – DJ Keene, 10 p.m.
  
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Kilrush, 9 p.m.
  
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Los Blancos, 10:30 p.m.
  
• Slicker’s (Main St., Old Forge) - Jimmy Wolf, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Stone Soul Foundation, 6 p.m.
  
• Trapper’s II (101 N. Main St., Minoa) – Now and Then, 7 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) - E.S.P, 5 p.m.
  
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, July 15: Under the Gun and more at B'Ville -Party

Under the Gun with Elephant Mountain and Augustine Unplugged provide music at tonight's B'Ville T-Party at Papermill Island in Baldwinsville. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3 (over 21) and $5 for under 21. 


Also tonight

• Fritz's Polka Band at Lock #20 Party, Marcy - 6:30 p.m.
• J.T. Hall Jazz Consort and Tom Bronzetti Trio at Lakeland Park, Cazenovia - 6 p.m.
• Three Dog Night  (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m.
• Julie Crawford  at Geddes’ Lakeland Park, Syracuse - 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Ryder Park in DeWitt - 6:30 p.m.
• Mark Mazengarb and Loren Barrigar at Kellish Hill Music Barn in Manlius - 7:30 p.m.
• Joe Whiting Band at Village Park, Marcellus - 7 p.m.
• The Buddy Barrette Band at Market Street Park Pavilion, Auburn - 6:30 p.m.
• The FabCats at Sullivan Park (Lake Street, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Ryder Park (Butternut Street, DeWitt), 7 p.m.
• Over the Top at the Regional Market at 4 p.m.
• Soul Mine at the Boxing Hall of Fame (360 N. Peterboro St., Canastota), 6:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort at the Clayton Opera House (403 Riverside Drive, Clayton), 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Dave Hawthorn, 9:30 p.m.
• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones Band, Mean Matt Band, 9 p.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnels Parkway, Cicero) – Dan Elliott and The Monterays, 7 p.m.
• Bull & Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - Salt City Ramblers, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 6 p.m.
• Cooper's Landing (Lakeshore Road, Cicero) – DJ Swing Low, 9 p.m.
• Devaney's Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) - Jambake with Mystic Karma, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Anthony Gomes’ New Soul Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Jack’s Reef Port of Call (1161 Old State Route 31, Memphis) - Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
• Joe Reddick’s Sports Bar (2960 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) – Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Kosta's Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) – Kevin Barrigar and Rick Jewitt, 6:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - El Kabong, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Open Mike with Air Traffic, 9:30 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Bob Piorun, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Dan Horst, Dave Wolever, 8
  
• Parker's Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pfohl's Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Spanky’s Dilemma, 6 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Karaoke with K and J Entertainment, 7 p.m.
• The Retreat (First St., Liverpool) - Colin Aberdeen, 7 p.m.
• Riverside Inn (930 South First St., Fulton) - Fabulous Locknutz, 6 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Tinker's Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) - Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 8 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) – George Leija, 5 p.m.
• Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.) – Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m.

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Bret Michaels to perform at Market Block Party Aug. 5

Former Poison lead singer and reality show celeb extraordinaire, Bret Michaels, is heading to Syracuse. Michaels will be performing Thursday, August 5 at the Market Block Party at Syracuse's Regional Market. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Admission includes one complimentary beverage.

Michaels is touring to support his latest album, Custom Built.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 14: Blackfoot at Syracuse's Inner Harbor and more

Blackfoot headlines tonight's Wednesdays on the Water concert series at Syracuse's Inner Harbor (390 W. Kirkpatrick St.). Lonesome Crow and Cousin Jake opens the event, which starts at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Letizia and the Z Band performs tonight at Lonergan Park off Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse as part of Concerts in the Park. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free.
• T.J. Sacco and the Electric Rodeo performs at Ellis Field Park (500 McCool Ave., East Syracuse) as part of Concerts in the Gazebo. The show starts at 6:30 and there is no charge for admission.
• Better than Bowling is in Johnson Park, Liverpool for tonight's edition of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
• Tiffany Summer Concert Series with Hans Heischer at Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn (noon).
• Auburn Civic Band “Celebrates 100 Years” concert at Owasco Fire Department, Auburn (7 p.m.)
• Tea Leaf Green is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Admission is $20 at the door.
• Keyna Hora Klezmer Band and Quigsley & The Bird at Market Street Park, Auburn at 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Ron Spencer Band, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) – Tommy Barr, 6 p.m.
• Daniella’s The Best Western (State Fair Blvd.) - DJ SugarBear, 8:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Jam Factor, 9 p.m.
• Four Seasons Pizza (Route 49, Marcy) – Over the Top, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Just Joe, 5 p.m.
• Laci's Burger Joint (2700 James St.) - Dixieland Project, 5 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Party On The Patio with J. Clark Band, 5 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – The Extremists, 5 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Stevie Wolf & The Blues Express
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 7 p.m.
• Rosie's Sports Bar and Grill (1443 W. Genesee St.) - Michael Crissan, 6:30 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Better Off Dead, 9 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mark Gibson & Mike Ranger host Open Mic, 9 p.m.
• Siena Restauarant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) – Quickchange, 6 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic, 9 p.m.
• Springside Inn (Route 38 S., Auburn) - Jim Van Arsdale, 6 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Jen & Larry Jedik of Intervention, 6 p.m.
• Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica) - Mark Zane, 8:30 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn

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Tuesday, July 13: Coliseum at Westcott Community Center and more

Coliseum performs tonight at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.). Burning Love and Mammoth Grinder are also on the bill. The show starts at 8:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• Greensky Bluegrass at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 8 p.m.
  
• Michael Crissan is at PJ's Pub & Grill (Walton St.) at 8 p.m.
  
• The Fully Loaded Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) at 9 p.m.
  
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin are at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) at 7 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at Gather Lounge (7871 Oswego St., Liverpool) at 7 p.m.
  
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Hoopes Park (Walnut Street and Herman Avenue, Auburn) - 6:30 p.m.
  
• Johnny Rage at Nobles Plaza (Route 48, Marcellus) - 7:30 p.m.
  
• Paul Taylor at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - 6 p.m.

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Monday, July 12: Salsa-son-Timba in Liverpool

Salsa-son-Timba performs tonight in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. Music starts at 7 p.m. and there is no admission charge.

Also tonight

• Weekend Pass is at Henley Park (State St., Phoenix) performing as part of the Summer Concert Series in Phoenix. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free.
• Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers perform in Hanna Park (Court and Broadway, Utica) starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
• Jimmy Wolf performs at the State Office Building (207 Genesee St., Utica) at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Liverpool) - Country Music Showcase, 6 p.m.
• Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse)- Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.

Happy birthday to Leigh and Lance Bowser (aka the Del Zorros) from Wilmington, NC! 

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Sunday, July 11: Charlie Musslewhite at the Dinosaur and more today

Legendary blues harpist Charlie Musslewhite headlines tonight's Mini-Blues Fest 2010 at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.). Also performing are Terrence Simien and the Zydeco Experience and Colin Aberdeen. Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $25 at the door.

Also today

• The Black River Valley Fiddlers perform at 2 p.m. at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola). Admission is free.
• Karl Cole presents a concert at the Syracuse Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ at the New Times Theater (State Fairgrounds). The concert starts at 2:30 p.m. General admission is $15.
• The Moody Blues perform at 7 p.m. at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica) Tickets are $32-$96.
• The Bridge is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show.
• Weezer performs at 8 p.m. at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua) Tickets are $39.50.
• Check out the Old-Time Music Jam. Every at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). A $2 donation is requested.
• 
  Umphree’s McGee, Dark Star Orchestra, Donna the Buffalo, Tea Leaf Green and Rusted Root perform at Summer Stage, Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats) as part of the Jamboozle Festival. Admission is $40.

At the clubs

• B & B Lounge (310 South Ave.) – Stevie Wolf and the Blues Express, 7 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar and Grill (17 Columbus St., Auburn) – The Steve Odum Band, 5 p.m.
• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Julie Howard, 11 a.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnells Parkway, Cicero) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 4 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways w/George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 5 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina (Route 370, Baldwinsville) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 1 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Charlie Musselwhite and Terrence Simien, 3 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – The Delinquents, 12:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Los Blancos, 2 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Dave Hawthorn, 5 p.m.
• Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - Over the Top, 4 p.m.
• Papa Joe's (8506 Greig St., Sodus Point) - Mojo, 7 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach – Phil Petroff & Natural Fact, 3 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Four on the Floor, 4 p.m.
• The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 6 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Blues Jam with Tom Townsley and the All-Stars, 9 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) – Karaoke with Daniel Jack, 9 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Jerry Cali, 7 p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 6 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern (Brewerton Rd., Brewerton) – Ryan Burdick, 4 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – CNY Polka All Stars, 3 p.m.

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