Sunday, Oct. 31: Rusty Doves at Kellish Hill and more

Happy Halloween! Here's a listing of some events taking place in and around the 'Cuse today and tonight:

• The Rusty Doves at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius) at 8 p.m. Admission is $9 ($8 with costume). Come out to the farm early for the Old-Time Music Jam starting at 1 p.m. A pot-luck supper follows. Admission to the jam is $2.
• Onondaga String Quartet at DeWitt Community Church (3600 Erie Blvd. E.) at 3 p.m. Admission is $10.
• Donna the Buffalo, Railroad Earth and the Sim Redmond Band at State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26.50.
• Comedian Daniel Tosh at Crouse-Finds Concert Theater at Civic Center, Syracuse
• Papadosio, Sonic Spank and Jimkata at Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.)
• TK99’s Soundcheck Live with host Dave Frisina featuring Los Blancos at Shifty’s
• The Haunt’s 40th Anniversary Party with Stone Soul Foundation, Scum Bags Of The Universe (GWAR tribute), Bright Shiny Objects, 12 Oz. Muzzle and Don’t Go Into The Woods at The Haunt, Ithaca

At the clubs

• Bill Oeinck at Garys (E Bridge St Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20 Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company, 120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Mike & Stan at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles Falls), noon
• Open mic with Joe Camber and The Marshall Dillon Band at Rooter's Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• The Country Castaways at Castaways (916 Route 37 Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Tommy Connors and Jeffrey Connor at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Phil Petroff and the Natural Facts at Big Kahuna's in Auburn, 6 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 30: Tim Herron CD party and more

The Tim Herron Corporation celebrates its new CD, Talkabout, at Upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.). The event includes a Halloween costume party and additional music by Stir up the Gravey. It all starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $10.

Also today

• The Syracuse Symphony presents a Halloween Spookapalooza at 10:30 a.m. at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). Admission is $10.
• The Spirit of Syracuse Show presents “Thriller Night” at Eagle Hill Middle School Auditorium (4645 Enders Road, Manlius). Admission is $25 at the door.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presents De Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat with guest violinist Augustin Hadelich, plus works from Custer and Dvorak. The concert, which takes place at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St. ) starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16, $26, and $41.
• Halloween & Costume Party with Rockin’ Robin’s (Casey-Munn) Retro at Harley’s Pub, Auburn, 8 p.m.
• Kayla Dudden Benefit with Goodtime Charlie’s DJ Service at Ukrainian National Club, Auburn, 1 p.m.
• Halloween Bash with Honor Bright, The Weakness, Born To Expire, Braver Days and Lacerda at Cayuga Community College’s Spartan Hall, Auburn, 5 p.m.
• Alive! The Kiss tribute at Turning Stone Casino Resort Showroom, Verona
• Moshtoberfest: The Haunt’s 40th Anniversary Weekend with Bone Jar, Caustic, Stemm, Ruination, All But One, Lethal Dose, Knuckle Burn, 13 South and Hangman’s Heart at The Haunt, Ithaca, 2 p.m.

At the Clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) - Fully Loaded Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Avicolli’s Restaurant (170 Fall St., Seneca Falls) - Kevin Minoe, 6 p.m.
• Beginnings II (Route 290, East Syracuse) – Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 9:30 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) - Free Ride, 9 p.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero) – The Critics, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Kat Tale, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - Joe Driscoll, 10 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
• The Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Paul Taylor, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina (Route 370, Baldwinsville) – JD and Rollin’ South, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, 10 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) - Letizia and The Z Band, 8 p.m.
• Frank’s Roadhouse (7118 N. Manlius Rd., East Syracuse) - Will and Josh, 10 p.m.
• Fulton Polish Home (West 2nd Street, Fulton) – Smokin’, 8 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) - White Picket Fence, 8:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Fright Fest, 4 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) - White Noise with Bill Oeinck, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Lockdown, 9 p.m.
• Kasoag Lake Inn (Route 30, Williamstown) - 10:2:Midnight, 10 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Emerald City, 9 p.m.
• Matt’s Draft House (172 Route 28, Inlet) - Jimmy Wolf, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) - The Barndogs, 8 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) – Prime Time, 9:30 p.m.
• Metro Lounge and Sushi Bar (505 Westcott St.) - Akuma Roots, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Stephanie, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Greg Hoover w/John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen, 7p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) – Mojo, 8 p.m.
• O’Connor’s Main Street Pub (Main St., Fair Haven) - Magical Mystery Tour, 9 p.m.
• Park Coffee House (Route 365 and Village Park, Holland Patent) - Mark Zane and Friends, 8 p.m.
• Patz on the river (6 E. First St., Oswego) – Damdog, 7 p.m.
• Pooch’s Bar and grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Full Tilt Unplugged, 9:30 p.m.; Mike Sims, Stan Lee and Troy Evans , 10 p.m.
• Pop-A-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) – Jerry Cali, 4 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walters Rd., Lakeland) – Sarah Horner Band, 7 p.m.
• Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Rd., Pulaski) - Fabulous Locknutz, 7 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (25 Jordan St., Skaneateles) - Tommy Connors, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Tanner Valley Golf Course (4040 Tanner Rd.) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) – Hodson and Donelan, 7 p.m.
• Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.) - The Cosmic Elvis Entities, 10 p.m.
• VFW (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) – Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.
• Yaworski’s Country Inn (5345 lee Center-taberg Rd., Rome) - Fulton Chain Gang , 9 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 29: ARISE Up Singing at May Memorial and more

Jeffrey Pepper Rogers headlines Friday's ARISE benefit (Photo courtesy  Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers)

Jeffrey Pepper Rogers headlines tonight’s ARISE UP Singing benefit to take place at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.). Proceeds from the event, which also features Joanne Perry, Dana “Short Order” Cooke, Christopher Weiss and Wendy Ramsay, will help ARISE and the Ski adaptive winter sports program at Toggenburg. Tickets for dinner and the concert are $25. Admission for just the show is $15.

Also tonight

• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presents De Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat with guest violinist Augustin Hadelich, plus works from Custer and Dvorak. The concert, which takes place at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St. ) starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16, $26, and $41.
• Alive! The Kiss Tribute hits the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino at 8 p.m. tickets $15, $20, and $25.
• Raq, Soul Risin’ and The Brethren are at the Westcott Theater ( 524 Westcott St.) The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20.

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Brass Exchange, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - Joe Driscoll, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) - Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 8 p.m.
• Charlie’s Place (Route 11, Hastings) – 10:2:Midnight, 9:30 p.m.
• Colonial Inn (8752 Turin Rd., Rome) – Quickchange, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Stroke and Isreal Hagan, 9:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – CXtec Dinosaurs , 5:30 p.m.; Hunter, 9 p.m.; Augustine, 9 Round, Dropclutch, Capricorn Black, 10 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) - Pogo-a-go-go!, 9 p.m.
• Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Saloon (20 Classic St., Sherburne) - Headin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - The Smoking Loons, 10 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) - Ryan Burdick, 9 p.m.
• Killabrew Saloon (10 Clinton Rd., Clinton) - Jimmy Wolf, 8 p.m.
• LaGraf’s Pub (Tenth St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Smokin Worm, 9 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 -111 Madison St., Oneida) – Open Mike, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Scoundrels, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Pop Rox, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) - Mike Sims, Stan Lee and Troy Evans, 8 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Stephanie, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Greg Hoover, 7p.m.
• Nick’s Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) – Page Grind, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Overlook (Route 174, Otisco Lake, Marietta) - The Jam Bones, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Donna Colton, 10 p.m.
• Pooch’s Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Urban Knight Punks, 10 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 route 57 Oswego) - John Bletch and Vitamin X, midnight
• R-Bar (9660 Ridge Rd., North Rose) - Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 9 p.m.
• Ship and Shore (56 kellar Rd., Central Square) - Hodson and Donelan, 7 p.m.
• Swallow’s (1914 South Ave.) - Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 7 p.m.
• Tramontane Café (1105 Lincold Ave., Utica) – 2 Hour Delay, 8 p.m.
• Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 7 p.m.
• University Sheraton Inn (801 University Ave.) - Tom Barnes and Company, 5 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (422 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) - Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – John Puma and Booty Inc., 7:30 p.m.
• Wise Guys Comedy Showroom and Restaurant (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 28: Disturbed in the 'Cuse and more

Lots of good stuff going on tonight in and around the 'Cuse. Here's a listing:

• K-Rock’s Halloween Massacre with Disturbed, Art of Dying and Hail The Villian at OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse, 7:30 p.m.
• Rebelution, Tribal Seeds and Zion at Westcott Theater, Syracuse
• George Winston. Hangar Theatre, Ithaca
• The Barrigar Brothers at Center For The Arts, Homer, 7 p.m.
• The Count Basie Orchestra at State Theatre, Ithaca

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) Tumbleweed Jones Band, 9 p.m.
• Breeders Tavern, Memphis - Damdog, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 8:15 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Open Mike with Joanne Perry, 6:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Chris Sicilia
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Michael Crissan, 10:30 p.m.
• Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius) - Open Mike, 7 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne's Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All Stars, 9:30 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker's Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Chris Mosley and John Schulte, 8:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St.) - Open Mike with John Lerner
• Pizzeria Uno (Carousel Center Mall)- Mark Ballard, 9 p.m.
• Sharkey's Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Fab Five Paul, 7 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Paul Case, 8 p.m.
• Singer's Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Fuzzboxm 9 p.m.; Feeding Affliction, 10 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, Oct., 27: Rubblebucket at the Westcott

Rubblebucket is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Thunder Body and Animal Pants open. Tickets are $12.

Also tonight

• Nicholas Phan at the Church of the Resurrection (120 W. Fifth St., Oswego), 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 seniors and students.
  
• Setnor School of Music students honor the 200th birthdays of Chopin and Schumann at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. Admission is free.
  
• Anjela Lynn & Michael Houston at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
  
• Jerry Cali at Morgan’s of Syracuse (329 Fay Road), 6 p.m.
  
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Bob Holz & Gravy Dangerfield at Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 9:30 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Shirley & Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
  
• The Super Delinquents at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.), 9:30 p.m.
  
• Dr. Killdean at Big Kahuna’s, Auburn
  
• Chief Big Way at Suzy’s Tavern, Auburn
  
• Pete McMahon & The Super Delinquents at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge
• Gary Frenay & Arty Lenin Sheraton University, 5 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Mark Gibson & Mike Ranger host Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Frank Rhodes host Open Mic at Froggy’s Tavern, Syracuse

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Tuesday, Oct. 26: OK Go at the Westcott

Grammy Award–winners OK Go will be rocking the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Those Darlins and Eytan and the Embassy open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $200.

Also tonight

• The Outlaws at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom at 8 p.m. tickets are $20, $25, and $35.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub & Grill (Walton Street, Armory Square), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Road, Cicero), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), midnight
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Suburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m.
• Captain Howdy at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Monday, Oct. 25: Guster in Ithaca

Guster performs at 8 p.m. at the State Theatere (107 W. State St., Ithaca). Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the True Loves open. Tickets are $27.50.

Also tonight

• Alicia Bronzetti Trio at Attilio’s Restaurant (700 N. Salina St.), 7 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with J Perry and W. Ramsay at Tipp Hill Cafe (126 Milton Ave.), 6:30 p.m.
• Kevin Barrigar at Breeders Tavern @ Iona Corners, Memphis

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Sunday, Oct. 24: Joe Driscoll at the Westcott and much more

There's a whole lot of live music in and around the 'Cuse this Sunday. Here's what's going on:

• Joe Driscoll is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) as part of a benefit for Peace Action of Central New York. The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $15.
• Automatic Loveletter, The Graduate, Stay Six, Still Rings True and Short Notice perform at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd., DeWitt). The show starts at 5 p.m. and admission is $9.99.
• The weekly Old-Time Music Jam kicks off at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd.). A $2 donation is suggested.
• Pianists Katharine Ciarelli and Kevin Moore perform at 2 p.m. at the Cathering Cummings Theater on the Cazenovia College campus. Admission is free.
• The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble and the Hobart and William Smith College Chorale join forces for a performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva). Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and $5 for students.
• Gail Lyons and Selma Moore perform at 4 p.m. at the Central Square Community Church (833 Route 11, Central Square). Admission is free.
• The SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir performs at SUNY Cortland’s Old Main Brown Auditorium (Gerhart Drive, Cortland) at 4 p.m. Admission is free.
• The Count Basie Orchestra is atPost Options the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $22.50, $27.50, and $36.50.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Steve Odum Band, 6 p.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnells Parkway, Cicero) – Jerry Cali, 4 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways with George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Stevie Wolf and The Blues Express, 5 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Four On The Floor, 5 p.m
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Tumbleweed Jones Band, 5p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Mike with Joe Camber and the Marshall Dillon Band., 9 p.m.
• The Sherwood Inn (26 Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Ryan Burdick, 7 p.m.
• Swaby’s Tavern (6 South St., Auburn) – Funky Blu Roots, 5 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 23: Lots of live music in and around the 'Cuse

There’s a whole lot going on in and around the ‘Cuse today. Here’s a listing of some of today’s best bets.

• Mickey Vendetti Band celebrate 50 years together tonight at Le Moyne Manor (629 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool). Timeline opens the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.
• The Coachmen along with Elizabeth Fern, Moe Harrington and Brad Ozinsky perform as part of the Cruizin’ with The Coachmen Dance Party at 7:30 p.m. to benefit Franciscan Northside Ministries. The event takes place at the Franciscan Center (2500 Grant Blvd.) and admission is $25.
• Alan Taylor and the Two Feet Short Band perform at 7 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). Admission is $10.
• The Syracuse Children’s Chorus and Schola Cantorum perform the “Fall Festival of Choirs” to benefit breast cancer research. St. David’s Episcopal Church Choir, Syracuse Chorale and the Westhill High School Concert Choir will also participate. The concert takes place at Most Holy Rosary Church (111 Roberts Ave.). Admission is $18 for adults and 416 for children 16 and under.
• The Central New York Jazz Orchestra offers a tribute to Woody Herman featuring Frank Tiberi. The show takes place at 8 p.m. at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Carrier Theater (411 Montgomery St.). Tickets are $19.50, $24.50, and $27.50.
• John Sinclair and Hollow Bones, Paul Crowther and the American Pop Culture Suicide Bombers perform at The Other Side (2011 Genesee St., Utica) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.
• The Guise is at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville) for a 7:30 p.m. show. A $10 donation is suggested.
• The annual Buzzard’s Ball takes place at Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) at 9 p.m. Music provided by Creepjoint, Grisly Fiction, Undergang and The Human,Lee Brown Coye, Richard Williams and Mike Cody.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.
• Frank Vignola’s Hot Club at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer) at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for seniors, $10 for students (under 18 free).
• Gracious Sakes Alive/Son of the Sun at the Spark Contemporary Art Space (1005 E. Fayette St.) at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
• Guy Davis and Ann Babson at the McCrobie Civic Center’s Oswego Music Hall (41 Lake St., Oswego) at 8 p.m. Admission is $16.
• Jez Lowees at 165 McGraw Hall, Cornell University Arts Quad, Ithaca at 8 p.m. Admission is $17.
• Songwriters’ Circle at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson) at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.
• The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble at the Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $5 for students.
• Carrie Parker Smith Benefit with Amarillo Skies at Ukrainian National Club, Auburn at 1 p.m.
• Comedienne Lily Tomlin at Crouse-Finds Concert Theater at Civic Center, Syracuse
• Words and Music Songwriters Showcase featuring Leo Crandall, Andrew Greacen, Liz Strodel and host Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers at Jazz Central, Syracuse
• The Witness CD Release Party at The Electric Company, Utica

At the Clubs

• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephant Shoes, 4 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Johnny Rage, 9 p.m.
• Barge Canal Coffee Company (37 Lebanon St., Hamilton) - The Velcros, 8 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Hand of Fate, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) - Dave Hawthorn, 10 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – The Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Club 34 (Route 34, Scipio Center) - Headin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Crossroads Bar and Grill (3120 N. Triphammer Rd., Lansing) - The Funky Blu Roots, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Fabulous Locknutz, 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) – Smokin’, 8 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Letizia and The Z Band, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Papa Joe, 8:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Gibby O’Connor’s Irish Pub (Lake St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Small Majority, 10:30 p.m.
• Green Gate (2 Genesee St., Camillus) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Smokin Worm, 9 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Jerry Cali, 9 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) – 50/50, 10 p.m.
• Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (505 Westcott St.) – Anjela Lynn and Michael Houston, 9 p.m.
• Midcourt Bar and Grill (387 N. Midler Ave.) – Arty Lenin and Tony Carbone, 6 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Rhythm Method, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Hendry, 9 p.m.
• Red and White Café 91692 Albany St., DeRuyter) - Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Ron Spencer Band, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 8:30 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 22: Big Break Semis at the Westcott tonight

Thrifter, Augustine, Lee Terrace, Amish Mafia, Sports and Snake Oil Salesmen compete tonight in the Big Break 2010 Semifinals at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $8.

Also tonight

• The Aviv Quartet performs at 8 p.m. at Hamilton College’s Wellin Hall (3915 Campus Road. Clinton). Admission is $18.
• TK99 Midnight Madness at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse at 7 p.m.
• Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics at Onativia Methodist Church, LaFayette at 7 p.m.
• 'Witness for the Prosecution' opens at the Presbyterian Education Center (64 Oswego Rd., Baldwinsville). Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door. 

At the Clubs

• L’Adour (100 Montgomery St.) - Tenor Madness, 6 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Dovetail Joint with Miss E, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – F5, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 8 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Full Tilt Unplugged, 7 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Dave Hawthorn, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Super Delinquents, 9:30 p.m.
• The Finger Bullet (1692 Bennett St., Utica) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9;30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – TGI Fusion Friday with Mr. McGee, 5:30 p.m.; Matt Raymo and Jim Brown, 8 p.m.; Stone Albatross, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin , 7:30 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Inn On the Lake (770 S. Main St., Canandaigua) - Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Michael Crissan, 8 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Fabulous Locknutz, 7 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – 10:2:Midnight, 2 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Z Bones, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Grind, 10 p.m.
• Malarky’s (Main St., McGraw) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Rick Jewitt and Kevin Barrigar, 10 p.m.
• The Roost Country Showcase (West Henrietta Rd., Henrietta) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Rylie J’s (38 Seneca St., Geneva) - The Funky Blu Roots, 5 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Two-Hour Delay, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern - The Velcros, 6 p.m.; Spider Murphy Band, 8 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Soul Injection, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Just Joe, 7:30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, October 21: Live music at area clubs

The Funky Blu Roots are at the Village Tavern

Here's what's going on tonight:

• Dariusz Terefenko at SUNY Oswego’s Campus Center Auditorium (7060 Route 104, Oswego) at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
• Loren Barrigar is at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer) at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Check out tonight's live music action at area clubs.

• Heads vs. Feds lecture by High Times Magazine Exec (7 p.m.) at Cayuga Community College's Bisgrove Theater, Auburn
• Chris Viscardi lecture at Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn
• Paul Taylor at Parker's Grille and Tap House, Auburn
• Tumbleweed Jones at Bluewater Grill, Skaneateles
• John Lerner hosts open mic at Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville
• The Funky Blu Roots are at the Village Tavern, Marcellus
• E.S.P. at Mohegan Manor, Baldwinsville
• Dam Dog at Raging River BBQ, Oswego
• Hadden Sayers Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse
• Salt City Ramblers at Shifty's, Syracuse
• Mike Yard and Ray Wagner at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro, Syracuse

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Wednesday, Oct. 20: Phish in Utica tonight

Phish, the jam band with local roots, performs tonight at the Utica Memorial Auditorium (400 Oriskany St., W., Utica) at 8 pm. The show is sold out, but there may be tickets at the door prior to the show.


Also tonight

• Grammy winner Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers perform at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23-$68. 
• Baldwinsville Public Library - Open mic with Merry Mischief - 7 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Flipside , 8 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E.) - Open Mike with Bob Holz and Gravy Dangerfield, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Ave.) – Frank Rhodes hosts Open Mic, 7 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Onondaga Community College (4584 W. Seneca Turnpike) - Mark Zane and Friends, 11:30 p.m.
• Opus ( 218 Walton St.) - Secret O Life, 9 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) – Open Mic with Joe Henson, 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 Shirley and Friends, 9 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, Oct. 19: Live music at area clubs tonight

• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub & Grill (Walton Street), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Lucy’s Sport Bar at Holiday Inn (6555 Old Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), midnight
• Steve Odum Trio with Karl Sterling and Matt Vacanti at Club Sushi, Mohegan Manor (35 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub, Syracuse

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Monday, Oct. 18: Ian Anderson at Turning Stone

Former Jethro Tull lead singer Ian Anderson performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40, $45, and $55.

Also tonight

• Breathe Carolina and Avenue, Go Radio and Sunset Atlantic at Lost Horizon
• Colin Aberdeen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Alicia Bronzetti Trio at Atillio’s Restaurant (700 N. Salina St.), 7 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joanne Perry at Tipp Hill Cafe, 126 Milton Ave), 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct. 17: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

There’s a variety of live music events going on today in and around the ‘Cuse. Here’s what’s going on:

• Todd Hobin performs with the LeMoyne College Jazzuits at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.). Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for students.
• The Soh Daiko Drum Troupe performs at 1:30 p.m. at the Zen Center of Syracuse (266 W. Seneca St). Admission is free.
• Schola Cantorum of Syracuse performs at 3:30 p.m. at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditoirum on the Syracuse University Hill. Admission is $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors and students.
• Solo Guitar Performances from various genres at 2 p.m. at Solvay Public Library’s Community Room (615 Woods Road, Solvay). Admission is free.
• Weekly Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius) at 1 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner. A $2 donation is suggested.
• The Tiffany Harp Ensemble at Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn at 2 p.m.
• The Funky Blu Roots at Big Kahuna’s, Auburn at 6 p.m.
• The Butternut Creek Band at Moondance Tavern, Marcellus at 5 p.m.
  
• Jesse Collins Group at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) at 9 p.m.
  
• Miss E at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Joe Camber and The Marshall Dillon Band at Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Bill Oeinck at Gary’s (East Bridge Street, Oswego), 9 p.m..
  
• Stevie Wolf and The Blues Express and Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 4 p.m.
  
• The Country Castaways at Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
  
• The Funky Blu Roots at Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar and Grill (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 16: Jeffrey Pepper Rogers CD release party at Westcott CC

Jeffrey Pepper Rogers will be on hand at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.) for a party celebrating the release of his new CD, Dead to the Core. The show starts at 8 p.m. with Butternut Creek opening. Tickets are $10.

Also today

• Local bands including The Coachmen, The Fab 570, Smokin’ and Big D and Friends perform as part of the Camp Goodwill/High Esteem Benefit at noon at Castaways Restaurant (916 County Route 37, Brewerton0. A $10/donation is requested.
• The Big Break 2010 Semifinals featuring Amelia Is Dead, Victory Lap, The Black Lockets, Phantom Chemistry, Autumn Fire and Cry to the Blind take place at 7 p.m. at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Admission is $8.
• Tenor Jon Fredric West and pianist Sar Shalom Strong perform at the First United Methodist Church (105 Genesee St., New Hartford) as part of the B Sharp Musical Club. The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $10.
• Loren Barrigar is at Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road) at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.
• Rusty Leyden performs at Hillview Community Church Coffeehouse, White Community Building 97382 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville) at 7 p.m. Admission with a non-perishable food item for the Baldwinsville Food Pantry.
• Paul Anka performs at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25, $50, $60, and $80.
• Fiddler April Verch, Rebecca Colleen and the Chore Lads perform at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva) at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $20.
• Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, $20, and $30.
• Youth Showcase of Singer-Songwriters at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville) at 8 p.m. Admission is $5.

At the Clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 7 p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Mike Sims Band with John Zack and Jim Delany, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Donna Colton and The Troublemakers, 9 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Fab 570, 1 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) – Over the Top, 10 p.m.
• Colonial Inn (8752 Turrin Rd., Rome) - The Funky Blu Roots with Tom Townsley, 930 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Shake Down Blues Band, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Emerald City, 9 p.m.
• Elks Lodge (57 Pierce Dr., Fulton) - The Cruz-ers, 2 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Smokin’, 8 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Expozure, 10 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - One Hard Krank, 9 p.m.
• Hotel Syracuse (500 S. Warren St.) - Catastrophe Me, 10 p.m.
• King Arthur's Pub (7 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Damdog, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Just Joe, 6 p.m.
• Legends Tavern (137 Cayuga St., Union Springs) - Nick Mulpagano, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Scoundrels, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Kat Tale, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Raised On Radio, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Steve Odum Trio, 7 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
  
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Cato and Lavancher, 8 p.m.
  
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Hendry, 9 p.m.
38 Seneca St., Geneva) - The Gina Rose Band, 10 p.m.
• Scriba Town Inn (5338 state Route 104 E., Scriba) - Decree, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Sirsy, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern - 50/50 (Journey Tribute), 6 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – About Time Band featuring Sheela Tucker, 8:30 p.m.
  
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - Cousin Jake, 1 p.m.
  
• West View Lodge (13499 Harbor Rd., Henderson Harbor) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
  
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – The Bomb, 9 p.m.

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Steven Page to perform at the Westcott Nov. 7

Former Barenaked Ladies frontman, Steven Page, will be doing a show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) on Nov. 7. Door open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Page's first solo album since leaving Barenaked Ladies, Page One, will be released Oct. 19. Page, who now lives in Fayetteville,  is touring to promote the CD.

Here's Page performing "Indiscretion" on syracuse.com

Music Notes Performance: 'Indecision' by Steven Page

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Friday, Oct. 15: Ramsey Lewis at OCC and more tonight

The Ramsey Lewis Trio performs at Storer Auditorium on the campus of Onondaga Community College as part of the Legends of Jazz Series. The show starts at 7 p.m. and there is no admission charge.

Also tonight

• Folkus Project with Kris Delmhorst at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, Syracuse
• Hospice of CNY Benefit Fundraiser with Melinda Doolittle and Ronnie Leigh with CNY Jazz Orchestra at OnCenter Complex, Syracuse at 6 p.m.
• Meacham Area Parks Association Benefit with Phil Petroff  and Natural Fact at Valley American Legion, Syracuse at 7 p.m.
• John Knight and Kevin Bartini at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro, Syracuse
• Crush Concert with Jay Sean, Roscoe Dash, Iyaz, Shontelle, Lloyd Banks, Kevin Rudolf, The New Boyz and Theory at OnCenter War Memorial, Syracuse at 8 p.m.
Florian Larousse. Fri. 11:15 a.m. The 22-year-old French classical guitarist wakes up early for this “Arts Across Campus” show at Onondaga Community College, Storer Auditorium, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike. Free. 498-ARTS.
• Great Lakes Guitar Society at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse (109 Waring Road) at 7 p.m. Donations accepted.
• Country Dance Party featuring Custom Taylor Band, Letizia’s Urban Country and Fulton Chain Gang at the Showroom at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 at the door.
• Ghostface Killah with Sheek and Frank Dukes at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $22.

At the clubs

• Bad to the Bone BBQ (5120 Route 104, Williamson) – Damdog, 6 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Thunder Canyon, 9:30 p.m.
• Buell Harley Davidson (4870 Commercial Dr., New York Mills) – The Infinite Jesture, 6 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Open Mike with Brother Jon, 9 p.m.
• Captain Jack’s Good Time Tavern (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – TJ Sacco and Electric Rodeo, 7 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Down n’ Dirty, 9:30 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Joe Driscoll, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Dirty Little Secret, 5:30 p.m.;Torment The Vein, 10 p.m.
• Green Acres (3019 East Ave., Central Square) - Mike Sims and Stan Lee, 9 p.m.
• Happy Valley Inn (1628 Route 69, Parish) - Fabulous Locknutz, 8 p.m.
• Hook, Line and Sinker (Roiute 5, New Hartford) - Outta the Red, 7 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding, 10:30 p.m.
• J.P. Mulligan’s (202 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville) - Chris James Band, 10 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( 103 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Acoustik Army, 6 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 9 p.m.
• The Killabrew Saloon (10 Clinton Rd., New Hartford) - Just Joe, 10 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Childhood’s End: A Tribute To Pink Floyd, 10 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jimmy Cox and Frank Farnsworth, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Dan, Tom & Co., 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Mark Zane and Friends, 9 p.m.
• Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) - Paul Taylor, 5 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Small Majority, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Noisy Boys, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Bobby Green and A Cut Above, 9 p.m.
• Stoney's (107 S. Main St., Herkimer) - Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern - Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – The Billionaires, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 14: Lotus at the Westcott and more

Lotus performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. with Mux Mool and Pax Effex opening. Tickets are $20.

Also tonight

• Whitechapel with Impending Dom, Miss May I, Oceano, I Declare War, Thoughts in Reverse at Lost Horizon at 6:30 p.m., $14.99 in advance
• Rhyne McCormick at Parker’s Grille & Tap House, Auburn at 8:30 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones band at Bluewater Grill, Skaneateles
• E.S.P. at Mohegan Manor Suschi Club, Baldwinsville at 6:30 p.m.
• John Lerner hosts Open Mic at Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville
• Phil Petroff and Natural fact at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse
• Filo Machado at First Presbyterian Church, Syracuse at 7 p.m.
• John Knight and Kevin Bartini at Wise Guys Comedy Club + Bistro, Syracuse

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Wednesday, Oct. 13: Artie Shaw Orchestra in Rome and more

The Artie Shaw Orchestra is at the Capital Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome) for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $8 for children.

Also tonight

• Aviv Quartet is at SUNY Oswego's Sheldon Hall Ballroom (7060 State Route 104, Oswego) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15.
• Merry Mischief host Open Mic at Bramley Library, Jordan at 7 p.m.
• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Cactus Jack at Big Kahuna's (17 Columbus Street Auburn), 9:00 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody's Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Road Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Morgan's of Syracuse (329 Fay Rd.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake's Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Spolight Karaoke at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles Falls), 9 p.m.
• Stevie Wolf and The Blues Express at Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton Street)

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Tuesday, Oct. 12: Red Elvises at the Westcott tonight

Red Elvises are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $10.

Also tonight

Dave Hawthorn at Hotch's (8081 Brewerton Rd.) - 6 p.m.
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at PJ's Pub & Grill (Walton St, Armory Square ), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St. Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn) - 7:30 p.m.

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Fritz's Polka Band inducted into SAMMY's Hall of Fame

2010 SAMMY Hall of Fame Inductees:  Dave Frisina, Tom Campbell (of Fritz’s Polka Band), Steve Frank, Duane Hitchings, Fritz Scherz (of Fritz’s Polka Band), Gabe Vaccaro (of Fritz’s Polka Band), Frank Nelson (of Fritz’s Polka Band), Mike Faraino (of Fritz’s Polka Band), and Jeff Tortora. (Photo courtesy of Jack O Bocchino)

Verona, NY: Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band (FPB) from Verona, NY, was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) Hall of Fame on October 7th during a ceremony at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse, NY.

“Mark Bialczak gave my band a great introduction, and we were truly thrilled with the great reception we received from the packed audience,” said Fritz Scherz, bandleader of FPB. "After my acceptance speech, I had fun playing a song (‘Fritzie’s Lendler’) that my Dad wrote, as a small tribute to him. Once again, I thank the SAMMYs Executive Board, Mark Bialczak, our great fans, djs, music critics, the media, and of course, our great sponsor, Jagermeister. Thank you very much!"

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. Recently, FPB was nominated for Best New Recording by the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid, OH. FPB is also nominated for a 2010 Upper State Independent Award.

Here's a video of the presentation ceremony. A little rough, but emotional nonetheless.

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Lots of live music in CNY this week

The Red Elvises are at the Westcott Theater Tuesday night

Get started planning for some great music coming up this week in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on.

• 10/12: Red Elvises (Westcott Theater) - 8:30 p.m., $10
• 10/13: Ailey II Dance Company (State Theatre, Ithaca)
• 10/14: Lotus (Westcott Theater) - 9 p.m.
• 10/14: Whitechapel with Impending Dom, Miss May I, Oceano, I Declare War, Thoughts in Reverse (Lost Horizon) - 6:30 p.m., $14.99 in advance
• 10/15: Lloyd Banks, Kevin Rudolf, The New Boyz, Iyaz, Theory (Onondaga County War Memorial) - 8 p.m., $32, $37, $42
• 10/15: Kris Delmhorst  (May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, DeWitt)
• 10/15: Ramsey Lewis Trio (Legends of Jazz Concert Series, Storer Auditorium, OCC)
• 10/15: Country Dance Party featuring Custom Taylor Band and more  (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m.
• 10/15: Melinda Doolittle (Oncenter - Hospice of CNY benefit) - 7:30 p.m., $125 
• 10/15: Kris Delmhorst (May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society)
• 10/15: Capital Steps (State Theatre, Ithaca)  
• 10/16: Fritz's Polka Band (Harvest Dance at German Club, Binghamton) - 7 p.m.
• 10/16: Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Butternut Creek (Westcott Community Center)
• 10/16: Angel Band (State Theatre, Ithaca)
• 10/16: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m.
• 10/18: Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson (Turning Stone Resort and Casino)
• 10/18: Carolina with Every Avenue, Artist vs. Poet, Go Radio, Sunset Atlantic (Lost Horizon) - 6:30 p.m., $13

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Sunday, Oct. 10: Katie Quick at Kellish Hill Farms and more

Katie Quick performs at Kellish Hill Farms tonight

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Katie Quick headlines at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). Donna Mucks opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Prior to the show, enjoy the weekly Old-Time Music jam starting at 1 p.m. A $2 donation is requested.

Also today

• Mikal Serafim’s Birthday Blues Open Jam Bash with The Funky Blu Roots and special guests at Bear Bones BBQ, Auburn from 1 to 5 p.m.
• 25th Anniversary Iron Block BBQ & Blues Bash Party with Double Barrel Blues Band, Mojo and Sabbatical at Iron Block Harley Davidson, Adams Center starting at 12:30 p.m.
  
• Cousin Jake at the Voodoo Lounge, New York State Fairgrounds as part of Super Dirt Week - 7 p.m.
• The FabCats at Critz Farms (3232 Rippleton Rd New Woodstock) at 1:00 p.m.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Soul Traders, 6 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways with George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Freeborn Men, 4 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Morris and the Hepcats, 5 p.m
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Mike with Joe Camber and the Marshall Dillon Band., 9 p.m.
• The Sherwood Inn (26 Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Joe Whiting and Terry Quill, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Yaworski’s (5345 Lee Center Taberg Rd., Lee Center) - Fulton Chain Gang and Fritz’s Polka Band, noon

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Saturday, Oct. 9: Nick Piccininni at Westcott CC and much more

Nick Piccininni, formerly of the Delaney Brothers Band, will be at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.) for an 8 p.m. show. The Northbound Traveling Minstrel Jug Band opens. Tickets are $10.

Also tonight

• Billy Eli at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Rd., Nelson) at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.
• Pacifica Quartet at Lincoln Middle School (1613 James St.) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students.
• Raz-de-Maree at the McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14 at the door.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at Mulroy Civic Center, Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.) at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $16-$41.
• Thumb reunion and CD release party at Suzy’s Tavern in Auburn
• Milking Diamonds and more at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.) as part of the Music Industry Conference.
  
• Fab Five Paul is at Sharkey's Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd Liverpool) at 8 p.m. for a celebration in honor of John Lennon’s 70th birthday.
  
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Bishop Ludden ( 815 Fay Rd. ), 7:00 p.m.
  
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Dead to the Core DVD Release party with Butternut Creek at Westcott Community Center at 8 p.m.

At the Clubs

• Andee's Tavern (120 Mappa Ave., Barnveld) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buck’s Restaurant (477 Route 13, Williamstown) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
  
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
  
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - The Funky Blu Roots, 9 p.m.
  
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
  
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
  
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Smokin', 7 p.m.
  
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding, 10 p.m.
  
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Smart Alec, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
  
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – White Picket Fence, 10 p.m.
  
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
  
• Electric Company (700 Varick St., Utica) – Reuben James reunion, 9 p.m.
  
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Kane, 10 p.m.
  
• Gelston Castle (980 Robinson St., Mohawk) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
  
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Augustine, 9 p.m.
  
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
  
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Headin' South, 9 p.m.
  
• Legends Tavern (137 Cayuga St., Union Springs) - Nick Mulpagano, 9 p.m.
  
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Karaoke, 9 p.m.
  
• Lucy’s Sports Bar at Holiday Inn (6555 Old Collamer Road, off Carrier Circle) - The Billionaires, 9 p.m.
  
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Cousin Jake, 8 p.m.
  
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – 10:2:Midnight, 10 p.m.
  
• Milk Plant Tavern (1006 State Route 26, West Leyden) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Menagecoustic, 1 p.m.; Full Tilt, 6 p.m.
  
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Grind, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Corn Bred, 9 p.m.
  
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Lo-Lo, 10 p.m.
  
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
  
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) - Anthony Joseph Swingtet, 7 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Donna Colton, 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.) – Soul Risin’, 9 p.m.
  
• Snubbing Post (Route 46 N., Rome) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Neverly Brothers Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – TJ Sacco, 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 8: Chubby Checker at Turning Stone tonight

Get your twist on out at Turning Stone Resort and Casino tonight as 1960s legend Chubby Checker brings his soulful vibe to the stage. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are just $25.

Also today

• Erica Wheeler (Westcott Community Center) - 7:30 p.m., $10 at the door 
• Max Creek (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m.
• Syracuse Symphony presents Mozart and Merriment featuring Motzart’s “Piano Concerto No. 21" with Yeol Eum Son on piano (Mulroy Civic Center)
• Songwriter’s Night with host Jon Peterson (Auburn Public Theatre) featuring Dusty Pas'cal and Dan Lovell - 7 p.m.
• East of Earth at Creepy Camp (Route 13, Cazenovia), 8:00 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint and White Picket Fence at SAMMY award show, Oncenter Grand Ballroom (800 South State St.) – 7 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels, Paul Fey/Mike Sidello at Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.) – 7 p.m.

At the Clubs

• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Tombstone Bullies, 9:30 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – TJ Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Just Joe, 8 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Camillus Grill (72 W. Genesee St., Camillus) - Full Tilt Unplugged, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 7 p.m.
• Cavallo’s (Genesee St., New Hartford) - Outta the Red, 10 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – 3’s a Crowd, 8 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – John Puma and Booty Inc., 10 p.m.
• Electric Company (700 Varick St., Utica) – Positive Attitude, 9 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Catastrophe Me, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Soul Mine, 5:30 p.m.; One Room, 8 p.m.; Nine Ball, Cry to the Blind, Capricorn Black, Feeding Affliction, 9 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin , 7:30 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Professional Victims, 9 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Dave Hawthorn, 10 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised on Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Just Joe, 6 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – The Jam Bones, 7 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Karaoke, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jimmy Cox, 7 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Lockdown, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Dan, Tom and Co., 9 p.m.
  
• O'Mallys (Route 104 Oswego) - Michael Crissan, 9 p.m.
  
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - House On A Spring and Audioinflux, 6 p.m.
  
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) - Jerry Cali, 5 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 9 p.m.
  
• The Redhouse (201 S. West St.) - E.S.P., 10 p.m.
  
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – Karaoke with Chad the Entertainer, 10 p.m.
  
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Rick Jewitt and Kevin Barrigar, 5 p.m.
  
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) – Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 3 p.m.
  
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - The Extremists (Alibi), 7 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tuff Luck, 7:30 p.m.
  

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Thursday, Oct. 7: Phil Vassar at Turning Stone and more

Country singer/songwriter Phil Vassar performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino - 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, $35, and $40.

Also tonight

• Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at the (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m.
• Comedian Joe Avati at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn) - 7 p.m.
• Mike Burton and Randy Levin at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro, Syracuse
• Beat The Grid, Cuddle Magic and Kevin Kinsella Trio at Castaways, Ithaca
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at Smith Opera House, Geneva

At the clubs

• The Funky Blu Roots at Tinker’s Guild, Auburn - 7 p.m.
• Mike Sims & Stan Prez at Parker’s Grille and Tap House, Auburn - 8:30 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones at Bluewater Grill, Skaneateles
• All Star Jam at Breeders Tavern at Iona Corners, Memphis - 7 p.m.
• E.S.P. at Mohegan Manor Sushi Club, Baldwinsville - 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mic at Kellish Farm Music Barn, Manlius - 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, Oct. 6: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Maria DeSantis and Andy Rudy perform at Upstairs at the Dinosaur (246 W. Willow St.) to benefit Citizen Advocacy. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. and admission is $10.

Here are some more live music events you might want to check out tonight:

• Jerry Cali at Morgan’s of Syracuse (329 Fay Road), 6 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar & Grill (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Jackie Greene at Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.)
• Gary Frenay & Arty Lenin at University Sheraton Inn - 5 p.m.
• The Funky Blu Roots at Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Frank Rhodes at Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Ave.), 7 p.m.

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CNY music events for the coming week

Don't you miss summer already with all the great festivals and outdoor shows. But there's plenty going on this week, so don't be blue!

Here's what's going on this week in and around the 'Cuse:

• 10/5: Jonny Craig with Mod Sun, Fight Fair, The Weakness, Breathe Electric (Lost Horizon) - 7 p.m., $9.99 in advance 
• 10/5: Tuesday Night Open Jam (Auburn Public Theater) - 7:30 p.m.
• 10/6: Jackie Greene (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m., $15-18
• 10/6-7: Comedian Joe Avati (Auburn Public Theatre)
• 10/7: Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m.
• 10/7: Phil Vassar (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m.
• 10/8: Erica Wheeler (Westcott Community Center) - 7:30 p.m., $10 at the door 
• 10/8: Max Creek (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m.
• 10/8 -9: Syracuse Symphony presents Mozart and Merriment featuring Motzart’s “Piano Concerto No. 21" with Yeol Eum Son on piano (Mulroy Civic Center)
• 10/8: Chubby Checker (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m. 
• 10/8: Songwriter’s Night with host Jon Peterson (Auburn Public Theatre) featuring Dusty Pas'cal and Dan Lovell - 7 p.m.
• 10/9:  Nick Piccininni with The Northbound Traveling Minstrel Jug Band (Wesctott Community Center)

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Sunday, Oct. 3: Alex B. at the Westcott and more today

DJ Alex B at the Westcott tonight

DJ Alex B., Eliot Lipp, Ana Sia and Mikey Parkay hit the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also today

• The weekly Old-Time Music jam kicks off at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). A $2 donation is requested.
• The Park Central Ensemble performs at 1 p.m. at Park Central Presbyterian Church (504 E. Fayette St.). Admission is free, but a donation would towards the church's mission work in Haiti would be appreciated.
• The SU Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band performs works of Schuman, Mozart, Bryant and more at Setnor Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus at 4 p.m. Admission is free.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) - Paradigm Shift, 9 p.m.
• Anyela’s Vineyard (2433 W. Lake Rd., Skaneateles) - John Spillett and Rick Montalbano Sr., 2 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Ron Spencer Band, 6 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways with George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 5 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Shakedown Blues Band, 5 p.m
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Two Feet Short, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Mike with Joe Camber and the Marshall Dillon Band., 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Papa Joe, p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 2: Curren$y at the Westcott and more tonight

Rapper Curren$y stops at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Also appearing - Big K.R.I.T., Smoke Dza, Corner Boy and Fiend open. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also today

• Dan Zanes and Friends present "Woodstock for Kids" at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca). The show starts at noon. General admission is $20 and kids are admitted for $15.
• Charlie Bertini, John Allred, Dave Solazzo, Phil Flanigan, and Tom Bronzetti perform at the Homer Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer) at 8 p.m. General admission is $20.
• Vance Gilbert performs at McGraw Hall on the Cornell University campus. The show starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $17.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band and the Sarah Horner Band at the grand opening of Carroll Equipment (Route 5, Sennet), 1 p.m.
• Menagecoustic at Camillus Fire Department (5801 Newport Road, Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Cortland Pumpkin Fest  (Courthouse Park, Cortland) - 12:30 p.m.

At the Clubs

• American Legion (139 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 8 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – The Horn Dogs, 9:30 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – The Barndogs, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Paul Case, 9 p.m.
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) - Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Cayuga Rige Estate Winery (6800 Route 89, Ovid) – Damdog, 1 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – The Funky Blu Roots, 9 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding, 9:30 p.m.
• Crossroads Bar and Grill (3120 N. Triphammer Rd., Lansing) - Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – 3’s a Crowd, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Amelia Is Dead, A Couple Strangers, Kill The Maestro, Burden My Surrender, 9 p.m.
• Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) – Smoke and Mirrors, 9 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Mike Sims, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Scoundrels, 9 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Catastrophe Me, 6 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Reloaded, 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Better Than Bowling, 8 p.m.
• Mahognany Grill (112 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - The Smoking Loons, 10 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Grind, 10 p.m.
• Mountainview Tavern (Route 281 Preble) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Cato and Lavancher, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - EPI, 9 p.m.
• Rydolph's Restaurant and Lounge (13430 Route 11, Henderson) - Morris and the Hepcats, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern - Emerald City, 6 p.m.
• TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato) - Motley Crouton, 9:30 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Sirsy, 7:30 p.m.

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