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.