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

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

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

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

Bennie Mardones returns to CNY Saturday

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

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

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

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

Also today

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

At the clubs

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

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R.I.P. Jenni-Lyn

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

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

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

Also today

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

At the Clubs

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

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

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

At the clubs

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

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Thursday, Nov. 25: Happy Thanksgiving from Music in the 'Cuse

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Wednesday, Nov. 24: Lots of live music to celebrate Thanksgiving Eve!

It's Thanksgiving Eve, a night when locals get out and meet friends who are visiting from out-of-town. What better way to celebrate the holiday than to check out some of the great live music in and around the 'Cuse.  Here's what's going on:

• The Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) will rock as local musicians present the Indie Rock Showcase. Bands include Professional Victims, Gracious Sakes Alive, Phantom Chemistry, Counterpursuit and Milking Diamonds. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $10.
• Cruel Hand headlines at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). The show, which also features Backtrack, Ghost Ship and Atlas starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.
• Loren Barrigar and Dusty Pas’Cal, and Tommy Connors and Jeffrey Scott Connor at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn)

At the clubs

• Aherin Pub (3855 Split Rock Rd., Camillus) – Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 8 p.m.
• Alvord House (Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus) - The Tipphillbillies, 9 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - The Steve Gilly Band, 7 p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Flipside, 9 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Free Ride, 9 p.m.
• Buck’s Restaurant (477 Route 13, Williamstown) - Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – The Willie Kramer Band, 9 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Square Pegs, 10:30 p.m.
• Gary's Pub (111 E. Sixth St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 10 p.m.
• Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Mike Sims, Stan Lee & Troy Evans, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Bill Oeinck, 10:30 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Emerald City, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) - Stomata, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – About Time Band with Sheela Tucker, 8 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Dave Wolever, 10 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Fully Loaded, 9 p.m.
• Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Schuyler) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Opus (218 Walton St.) - Open Mike with Secret ‘O’ Life, 9 p.m.
• Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant (205 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville) -Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 7:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Shirley and Friends, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – EXpoZure, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Smart Alec, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Johnny Bender; Jason and Peg of the Reissues, 6 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 6 p.m.
• Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.) - IDK, Townies - 10 p.m.
• Upstairs at The Dino (246 W. Willow St.) - Frostbit Blue, 10 p.m.
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - Morris and the Hepcats, 8 p.m.

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Tuesday, Nov. 23: Phish's Mike Gordon at the Westcott

Phish bass player, Mike Gordon, is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 9 p.m. to promote his solo album, Moss. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also today

• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Road, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Bob Piorun at Boyle Senior Center, Auburn, noon
• Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m.
• Vitamin X at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (524 Westcott St.)

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Monday, Nov. 22: Dredg at Lost Horizon

Dredg headlines tonight at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.) Codeseven, Animals As Leaders, and The Scarlet Ending open the show, which starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $14.99 in advance.

Also tonight

• Ryan Burdick at Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Auburn Public Theater ((108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Joanne Perry & Wendy Ramsay host Open Mic Unplugged , 6:40 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (524 Westcott St.)

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Sunday, Nov. 21: Today's live music lineup

It's Sunday and time to rest with some great live entertainment. Here's what's going on:

• The weekly Old-Time Music Jam gets underway at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested. A potluck supper will be served starting at 5 p.m.
• The Jazz, Singers and Latin Ensemble perform at 3 p.m. at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike). Admission is free.
• "Just Joe" Altier performs at 4 p.m. at Central Square Community Church (833 Route 11). An offering will be taken.
• The Syracuse chapter of the American Guild of Organists perform two concerts at Syracuse University's Setnor Auditorium. The 5 p.m. show features the Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra and the 8 p.m performance features organist Will Headlee. Admission is free.
• Ronnie Leigh performs with members of the Central New York Jazz Orchestra at the United Church of Christ (215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool) at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
• Steere & Turner Pipe Organ Concert: Live CD Recording featuring Cristofe Chabot with Joan Haff and Donna Riester at Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn, 2 p.m.
• TK99’s Soundcheck Live with host Dave Frisina featuring Double Barrel Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Harold and the Purple Crayon at State Theatre, Ithaca
• Pat Cooper, Dom Irrera, Tammy Pescatelli at Stanley Theatre, Utica

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna's (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Soul Traders
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton)- The Country Castaways, 2 p.m.
  
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
  
• Gary’s (East Bridge Street, Oswego) - Open Mike with Bill Oeinck, 9 p.m.
  
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Mike and Stan, 5 p.m.
  
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E.) - Letizia and The Z Band, 2:30 p.m.
  
• Pooch’s Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Sunday Night Jam with Ed Puma, 7 p.m.
  
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls) - Donna Colton, 5 p.m.
  
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.) - Open Mike with Dave Martin and The Rooters Party Band, 9 p.m.
  
• The Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
  
• Tommy’s (145 Railroad Ave., Newark) - Black Ice, 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 20: Lots of great live music in and around the 'Cuse

There’s plenty of live music in and around the ‘Cuse tonight. Here are some highlights:

• The Tumbleweed Gumbo Band at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Lage Lund Trio at Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre (SUNY Oswego, 7060 Route 104, Oswego), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Off the Wall at Unity Hall (101 Vanderkemp Ave., Barneveld), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Foundation at the Redhouse (201 S. West St. ), 8 p.m. – Tickets $15/adults.
• Jay Ungar and Molly Mason at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Little Toby Walker at the Oswego Music Hall (McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• The Radiators, Los Blancos, and Lee Terrace at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) , 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Steve Kaufman and The Atkinson Family at Marcellus Methodist Church (1 Slocomb Ave., Marcellus), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Words and Music Songwriters Showcase with Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers featuring Larry Hoyt, Dan Goodhue and Jeff and Judy Stanton at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), $10.

At the Clubs

• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Bill Oeinck, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Blue BBQ (249 Genesee St., Chittenango) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 10 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – The Thin Line, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Paul Case, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd.) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Johnny Rage, 9 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 9 p.m.
• Crossroads Bar and Grill (3120 N. Triphammer Rd., Lansing) - Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - JD and Rollin' South, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Smokin', 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Lonesome Crow, 10 p.m.
• Falcon Lanes (75 Pulaski St., Auburn) – Infra-Red Radiation Orchestra at Tidal Wave, 7 p.m.
• The Finger Bullet (1692 Bennett St., Utica) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9;30 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Pink Cadillac, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Knuckleburn, Descending Angel, Drylung Whiskey Binge, St Dredd, Overkill Radio, 9 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Augustine, 9 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Jeff Meloling, 6 p.m.
• Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - The Billionaires, 9 p.m.
• The Killabrew Saloon (10 Clinton Rd., New Hartford) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Three Of Us, 8 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Frostbit Blue, 7 p.m.
• Legends Tavern (137 Cayuga St., Union Springs) - Pulsate, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – The Filthy McNasty’s and Cousin Jake, 9 p.m.
• Marble Hill Inn (4482 Marble Rd., Sherrill) – The Willie Kramer Band, 9 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Lake Effect Mud, 10 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Raised On Radio, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Rob Spagnoletti with Paul Taylor, 9 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Dave Wolever, 4 p.m.; Plant Ash, 9 p.m.
  
• RFH’s Hide-a-Way (1058 County Route 57, Phoenix) – Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes, 9 p.m.
  
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Damdog, 8:30 p.m.
  
• Renaissance (550 E. Main St., Little Falls) - Jimmy Wolf, 9:30 p.m.
  
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Hendry, 9 p.m.
  
• Scriba Town Inn (5338 state Route 104 E., Scriba) – Smokin’ Worm, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Barndogs, 9 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Trial By Fire, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Dunes and the Del-Tunes, 6 p.m.
  
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Letizia and The Z Band, 8 p.m.
  
• Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) – Los Blancos, 8 p.m.

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Friday, Nov. 19: Hot Day at the Zoo at the Westcott and more

Hot Day at the Zoo headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Jatoba and the Northbound Traveling Minstral Show open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Also today

• Bill Staines performs at 8 p.m. at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.) as part of the Folkus Project. Tickets are $15.
• The Diane Schuur Quartet at Storer Auditorium (OCC Campus), 8 p.m.
• Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva). 7:30 p.m. – tickets $25 adults, under 18, free.
• Little Toby Walker at Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - tickets $15.
• University Singers at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium on the SU campus, 8 p.m. – admission is free

At the clubs

• Arena’s Eis House (144 Academy St., Mexico) - Domicolo-Barlow Band, 9 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• The Blarney Stone Pub (28 South Broad St., Norwich) - Dark Hollow, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Horn Dogs, 9:30 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) - Cxtec Dinosaurs, 8 p.m.
• Charlie’s Place (Route 11, Hastings) – 10:2:Midnight Orioli, 9:30 p.m.
• Clam Man’s Party House (67 Auburn Rd., Seneca Falls) - Joey Belladonna's BIG WAY, 5:30 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles) – Dave Ball, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Billy Hector, 10 p.m.
• Drumlin’s (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Trial by Fire, 10 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Horseshoe Lounge Playboys, 11 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) - Closer Still and Mike McKay, 6:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – TGI FUSION FRIDAY w/ Kane, 5:30 p.m.; Matt Raymo and Jim Brown, 8 p.m.; Dirty Little Secret, 10 p.m.
• Gatherings (2175 NYS Route 392, Cortland) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 7:30 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.
• J.P.’s Tavern (103 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Decree, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) – Tommy Connors, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Andy Rudy and Rob Orioli, 7 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 -111 Madison St., Oneida) – Open Mike, 7 p.m.
• McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) - Brother Jon, 8 p.m.
• Metro Lounge and Sushi Bar (505 Westcott St.) - Mike Sims and Robbie Spagnoleiit, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Kelly Birtch, 7p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Open Mic with Dan, Tom & Co, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 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) - Mark Zane and Friends, 10 p.m.
• Pooch’s Bar and grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• The Roost Country Showcase (West Henrietta Rd., Henrietta) - JD and Rollin' South, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - L.A. Band, 9 p.m.
• Sparkytown Restaurant (324 Burnet Ave.) – Kanjira, 7 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mr. McGee, 6 p.m.; 3 Inch Fury, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - The Prison City Party Rockers, 9 p.m.
• University Sheraton Inn (801 University Ave.) - J-PEG, 5 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (422 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) - Soul Mine, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Monster Machine, 7:30 p.m.
• West View Lodge (13499 Harbor Rd., Henderson Harbor) - Johnny Rage, 8:30 p.m.
• Wise Guys Comedy Showroom and Restaurant (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Nov. 18: Medeski Martin and Wood at the Westcott

Jazz trio Medeski Martin and Wood consisting of John Medeski on keyboards and piano, Billy Martin on drums and percussion, and Chris Wood on double bass and bass guitar, performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25.

Also tonight

• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Parker’s Grille & Tap House, Auburn, 8:30 p.m.
• John Lerner host Open Mic at Pizza Man Pub, Baldwinsville. 7:30 p.m.
• Jon Liebing at Shifty’s, Syracuse
• Pale Green Stars at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse
• Three Legged Fox and Among Criminals at Castaways, Ithaca

At the clubs

• Applebee’s Restaurant (3189 Erie Blvd. E) – Karaoke, 9 p.m.
• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones, 9 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool) – DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Chapters Café (Dormann Library, 101 West Morris St., Bath) – Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 6:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Tiger, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (214 W. Willow St.) – Pale Green Stars
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., N. Syracuse) – Karaoke 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoynes (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St.) - John Lerner Band, 8 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Karaoke with K and J Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Jon Liebing, 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, Nov. 17: Blues Brothers Revue at Turning Stone and more

The Official Blues Brothers Revue featuring Dan Aykroyd, rolls into the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, $25, and $35.

Also tonight

• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra featuring Anna Peterson Stearns on oboe, Rimma Bergeron-Langlois and Heather Fals on violin and cellist Jackie Wogick perform at the Temple Society of Concord, 910 Madison St. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
• 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.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Secret ‘O’ Life at Opus Restaurant & Lounge (218 Walton Street), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Shirley and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• 2 Kool 4 School at Big Kahuna's, Auburn, 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.
• Merry Mischief host Open Mic at the Baldwinsville Library, 7 p.m.
• Bob Holz host Open Mic at DewittShire Tavern, Syracuse
• Big D host Open Jam at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse
• United States Air Force Airmen Of Note at Smith Opera House, Geneva

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Tueday, Nov. 16: All-Star Weekend at Lost Horizon

All-Star Weekend headlines tonight at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). The show also features The Scene Aesthetic, Stephen Jerzak and Action Item. The concert starts at 5 p.m. and admission is $13.

Also today

• 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), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m.
• Sloppy Joe Fest with Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 2 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Monday, Nov. 15: Airmen of Note at SU tonight

Airmen of Note, the United States Air Force Band, performs tonight at Schine Student Center's Goldstein Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free. Call 443-4517 for advance tickets.

Also today

• Mike McJay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Ryan Burdick at Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• The Stone River Band at American Legion Post 418 (9 Oswego River Rd., Phoenix), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 14: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

There's something for everyone today in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on:

• Juniorpalooza with The Plastic Faction, Chains Of Honor, Autumn Fever, No Devil Lived On, Circus Lead, The Rest Of Us, Seb, The Soul Within, Trademark and Roman Revival at Palace Theater (2384 James St., Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), q1 p.m., $2 donation suggested.
• NAMI Syracuse Fund-raiser at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.) starting at 3 p.m. $15 suggested donation.
• Gregorian Chant Ensembles at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church (15 Clark St., Auburn), free.
• Solo Guitar Performances at 2 p.m.at Solvay Public Library (615 Woods Road, Solvay), free admission.
• Airmen of Note at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 3 p.m., free admission..
• Society for New Music presents “Music of Conflict and Reconciliation,” featuring Simon Shaheen at Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University campus. The concert starts at 4:30 p.m. Tickers are $15 for adults, $12 for students.
• Nicholas Hrynyk and Lourdes Cossich at Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn, 2 p.m.
• John Dorchester Benefit with Four On The Floor at Elks Club, Camillus, 1 p.m.

At the clubs

• Avicolli's Restaurant (170 Fall St., Seneca Falls) - Kevin Minoe, midnight
• Big Kahuna's (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Electric Moonpies, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways, 2 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Dave Hawthorn & Nick Gravelding, 10:30 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Slate Bottom Boys, 5 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Jane Zell and Da Zelltones, 4 p.m.
• Rooter's Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.) - Open Mike with Dave Martin and The Rooters Party Band, 9 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 13: Old school stylings at Turning Stone and much more

Get ready for some smooth, old-school sounds as Charlie Thomas’ Drifters and Herb Reed and the Platters perform at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, $35,and $45.


Also tonight

• Fritz’s Polka Band performs at the annual Schlachfest (as in autumn harvest) at the Utica Maennerchor (108 Flannagan Road, Marcy). Admission is $8 for the show, $15 for the show and a roast pork dinner.
• Los Blancos performs at Trapper's Pizza Pub in East Syracuse as part of a benefit for the Central New York Youth Lacrosse association.
• Atom Hadm (CD release party for Civic Weight) with Utility Life and Magnetic Pull at TheRaven Pub, Oswego, 7 p.m.
• The Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band is at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius) at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.
• The Syracuse University Women’s Choir performs along with choirs from Skaneateles and Cazenovia high schools. The show takes place at 2 p.m. at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus. Admission is free.
• NoXcuse, a nine-man a capella group performs at the Plainville Christian Church (752 W. Genesee Rd., Plainville). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students.
• The Music Masters is at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville) at 7:30 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested.
• Kambuya Marimba Ensemble at Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.) – 8 p.m. Admission is $5.
• Walden Chamber Players perform works from Schubert, Brahms and more at Lincoln Middle School (1613 James St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for children.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at. Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m. Tickets $16, $26, and $41.
• Maaze with members of The Deadbeats, Raisinhead, Schoolbus Yellow, God Street Wine, and Slam Allen at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.

At the Clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort, 7 p.m.
• Avicolli’s Restaurant (170 Fall St. Seneca Falls) - Kevin Minoe, 6 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rewired, 9:30 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – IDK, 9 p.m.; Boots n’ Shorts, 10 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Phil Petroff and Natural Fact, 9 p.m.
• Cazenovia Sports Bowl (Route 20, Cazenovia) - Mike Sims, Stan Lee and Troy Evans, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 9 p.m.
• Cerio’s Tavern (1711 Grant Blvd.) - Monogeesch with Joe Porto
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Jane Zell, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Flipside, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Soul Mine, 10 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – F5, Midnight p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Brass Inc., 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Descending Angel, Capricorn Black, Seeking Infinity, Faith of the Fallen, 9 p.m.
• George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.) - Green On Top, 8 p.m.
• Green Acres (3019 East Ave., Central Square) - Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - 10:2:Midnight, 9:30 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Electric Moonpies, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Bob Perry’s Rockin’ Country Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Band featuring Terry Mulhauser, 8 p.m.
• LeMoyne Plaza (1419 Salt Springs Rd.) – Charles Marlowe, 9 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona) – Letizia, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Frank Stepanek and Friends, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Morris and the Hepcats, 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.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Steve Odum Trio, 7 p.m.
• Molly MaGee's Pub (209 Oswego St., Liverpool) - Cruise, 9 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – 50/50, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 9 p.m.
  
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Donna Colton, 9 p.m.
  
• Red Creek Conservation Club (Waters Road, Red Creek) – Git-Rythem, 3 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mere Mortals, 9 p.m.
  
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - Fulton Chain Gang, 10 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
  
• The Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland) - Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 4 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) - Emerald City, 9 p.m.
  
• Swallow's (1914 South Ave.) – The Super Delinquents, 9 p.m.

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Friday, Nov. 12: Ronnie Leigh with the SSO and more

Ronnie Leigh performs with the SSO tonight

Local jazz vocalist Ronnie Leigh performs as part of this weekend's Syracause Symphony Orchestra's “Best of the Big Bands” at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16, $26, and $41.

Also tonight

• OCC Flute Choir performs at 11:15 a.m. at Onondaga Community College, Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike). Admission is free.
• Handicap Hilarity with Comedians Nelson Addison, Jonathan Dean and MC Art Wenzel at Owasco Country Club, Auburn at 8 p.m.
• Sankofa African Dance & Drum Ensemble at Wells College’s Phipps Auditorium, Aurora, 7:30 p.m.
• Logan Martin Band, Daniel Herman and Jessie Smith at Alliance Church, Oswego, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Frank Malfa and Mike Burns,8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Expozure, 9:30 p.m.
• Cafe @ 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 7th North St., Liverpool) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Cavallo's (Route 5, New Hartford) - Jimmy Wolf, 9:30 p.m.
• Dewey's Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Dave Hawathorn, 10 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., Dewitt) - The Gina Rose Band, 10 p.m.
• Dilaj's (Route 34, Auburn) - 3’s a Crowd, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Turnip Stampede
• Edgewater grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – CXtec Dinosaurs, 5:30 p.m.; Bill Oeinck, 8 p.m.; Adrenaline Crush, 10 p.m..
• L.W.B.'s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Mike Sims, Stan Lee & Troy Evans, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Dark Hollow, 9 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge (Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona) - Letizia, 3 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - Chris Taylor & The Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 weater St., Oswego) – Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 10 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Nevermind, 9 p.m.
• Suzy's Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) - Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6 p.m.
• Tommy's Place (145 Railroad Ave., Newark) - Damdog
• Trapper’s Pizza Pub (5950 Butternut Sr., East Syracuse) – Gary Frenay & Arty Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) – Dovetail Joint with Miss E, 9 p.m.
• University Sheraton Inn (801 University Ave.) – Miss E, 5 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109-111 Madison St., Oneida) - Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Venue 658 (658 N. Salina St.) - 2 funky, 6 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) - Del Sexton, 7 :30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (Salina St.) - E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Nov. 11: Hip Hop Reunion at Crouse Theater and more

The Old School Hip-Hop Reunion with Kurtis Blow, Rob Bae, Dana Dane and Chubb Rock is happening tonight at the Mulroy Civic Center's Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater in Syracuse. Tickets are $20.

Also tonight

• Eoto and Jeff Bujak at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.)
• Pop Evil, The Black Lockets, New Machine, Atom Smasher and Season’s After at Lost Horizon, Syracuse, 6 p.m.
• Open Poetry Night hosted by Marabee at Riverbend Cafe @ Grant Ave Plaza, Auburn, 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 W. Genessee St., Skaneateles) = Tumbleweed Jones Band, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Two Hour Delay
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino - Letizia, 3 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - Flipside, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All Stars, 9:30 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - John Lerner Band, 8 p.m.
• Pooch’s Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave, Solvay) - Open Mike with Ed Puma, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Johnny Rage, 8 p.m.
• Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Raised on Radio, 9 p.m.

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Wednesday, Nov. 10: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Cellist David LeDoux, pianist Rob Auler and violinist Cristina Buciu perform an Homage to the Piano Trio at the Sheldon Hall Ballroom, SUNY Oswego (7060 Route 104, Oswego). The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students.

Also tonight

• 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.
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Letizia at Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 3 p.m.
• Open Mike with Secret ‘O’ Life at Opus Restaurant & Lounge (218 Walton Street), 9 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks at Big Kahuna’s, Auburn, 8 p.m.
• Merry Mischief host Open Mic at Bramley Library, Jordan, 7 p.m.
• Jam Factor at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Tuesday, Nov. 9: Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater tonight

It's Tuesday and time for the Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn). Music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Dave Hawthorn at Lucy’s Sport Bar at Holiday Inn (6555 Old Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.

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Monday, Nov. 8: Momosa at the Westcott tonight

Mimosa is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) along with Two Fresh, Gramatik and Greg Golterman. The show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $20 at the door.

Also tonight

• All That Remains, Asking Alexandria, Born of Osiris plus And She Whispered at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt). Admission is $19.99 in advance.
• Ryan Burdick at Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Miss E at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, Nov. 7: Steven Page at the Westcott and much more

Former Barenaked Ladies frontman, Steven Page, is at the Westcott Theatre tonight, celebrating the release of his debut solo album, Page One. Kate Miller-Heidke opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also tonight

• The weekly Old-Time Music Jam takes place at 1 p.m. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). A $2 donation is suggested.
• Bless the Fall, Architects, Borderline Suicide, Eyes of the Colosseum and Every Last Breath at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt). Admission is $13 in advance.
• Spanish Flair with Dawn Pierce and The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra at the Atonement Lutheran Church (116 W. Glen Ave.). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
• Djug Django is at McNamara's Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) as part of the Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse show. Music starts at 5 p.m. and admission is $12.
• The Human Tribe Project, Augustine, Black Lockets, Ebony Sorrow, Infernal Thorn, Capricorn Black, Hunter and Eerie Von perform as part of a benefit at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale). The show starts at 4 p.m. and tickets are $7.
• Tish Oney is at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt) for a 7 p.m. show. Admission is free.
• Pipe Organ Concert with David Fedor at St. Mary’s Church, Auburn, 3:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Ron Spencer Band, 6 p.m.
• Bridge St. Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Barrigar Brothers, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways, 2 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Augustine, 5 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Tabletop Three, 5 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls) - Barrigar Brothers, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.) - Open Mike with Dave Martin and The Rooters Party Band, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Jerry Cali, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 6: Metal 'Cuse at Fusion and more

The Rods headline tonight's Metal ’Cuse at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse). The musical event benefits the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Also featured: Cosmic Sea, Stone Albatross, Zadoc and the Nightmare, Caustic Method, Voodoo Terror Tribe, and Titanium Black. Doors open at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $9.95.

Also today

• Arlo Guthrie and the Burns Sisters perform at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca). Tickets are $29.50, $36.50, and $42.50.
• Roy Book Binder is at the Oswego Music Hall (McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $14 at the door.
• Rusted Root is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 8 p.m. Admission is $30 at the door.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra with the Syracuse Children’s Chorus and the Syracuse University Oratorio Society performing Brahms’ “A German Requiem” and Copland’s “Old American Songs” at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). Tickets are $16, $26, and $41.
• Conversion: Music and Motion is at Andrews Memorial United Methodist Church (106 Church St., North Syracuse) at 8 p.m. Admission is $15.
• The Cortland Area Flute Ensemble and the Crown City Brass perform at the Blue Frog Coffeehouse (64 Main St., Cortland). Admission is free.
• Joanne perry, Colleen Kattau, and Dusty Pas'cal perform as part of the Eye Bank for Sight Restoration Fundraiser at the Creekside Coffeehouse (35 Fennel St., Skaneateles). The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $8.
• The Bill Tiberio Band and Kevin Dorsey’s Series of Tubes at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn) at 8 p.m. Admissin is $12.
• Mac Talla Mor 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.
• Melissa Middleton Enge Benefit at Knights Of Columbus, Auburn, 4 p.m.

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) - Bonecasters, 9 p.m.
• American Legion (State Route 31, Cicero) - Smokin’, 7 p.m.
• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) - Git-Rythem, 7 p.m.
• Bistro l’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9 p.m.
• Cavallo’s (Route 5, New Hartford) - Outta the Red, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
• Change of Pace (1802 grant Blvd.) – 4 on the Floor, 4 p.m.
• Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) – F5, 1 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Hendry, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek) - Dave Hawthorn, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Phil Petroff & Natural Fact
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) - The Fab 570, 8 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Glenora Wine Cellars (5435 Route 14, Dundee) - Fab Five Paul, 1 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) – Pat Kane, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - Mike Sims & Scotty Trudell, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Chris Taylor and The Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m., Formerly Un-Named, 10 p.m.
• Milk Plant Tavern (1006 Route 27, West Leyden) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9:30 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 5, New Hartford) – 10 p.m.
• Mountainview Tavern (Route 281, Preble) - Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St.) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Rascals of Ithaca (1710 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Joshua Panda Band, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Mother Cover, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern 96 Lexington Ave., Auburn) - Ten Man Push, 10 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Joey Belladonna’s Big Way, 8 :30 p.m.

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Friday, Nov. 6: LeAnn Rimes at Turning Stone and more

Country singer LeAnn Rimes headlines at the Showroom at Turning stone Resort and Casino. Hunter Hayes opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. tickets are $65, $70, and $80.

Also today

• Cincinnati Creek at the Christ Church United Methodist Church Coffeehouse (417 Park St., Sherrill), 7 p.m. Admission is free.
• Alec Gross and John Schmitt at the Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.
• Cayuga Vocal Ensemble at St. Mary’s Church (44 N. Main St., Cortland), 8 p.m. Free admission.
• Roy Book Binder at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
• Silent Fury with Al Hoxie and the Sammy-winning Catastrophe Me! at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Tickets are $16.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra with the Syracuse Children’s Chorus and the Syracuse University Oratorio Society performing Brahms’ “A German Requiem” and Copland’s “Old American Songs” at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). Tickets are $16, $26, and $41.
• Joe Davoli & Harvey Nusbaum at Onativia Methodist Church, LaFayette, 8 p.m.
• Cayuga Vocal Ensemble at St. Mary’s Church, Cortland

At the clubs

• Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Bad to the Bone Barbecue (5129 Route 104, Williamson) – Damdog, 6 p.m.
• Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Main St., Cortland) – Isreal Hagan, 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - The Family Dawgz, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 7th North St., Liverpool) - Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Teagan & The Tweeds.
• Edgewater grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Prime Time, 9:30 p.m.
• Frank’s Roadhouse (7118 N. Manlius Rd., East Syracuse) - Chris Taylor & The Custom Taylor Band, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – 10:2 Midnight, 5:30 p.m.; Rusty Dogg, 10 p.m..
• Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland) – Neverly Brothers Band, 8 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Professional Victims, 9 p.m.
• The Haunt (702 Willow Ave, Ithaca) - The Smoking Loons, 7 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) – Augustine, 9 p.m.
• J.P.’s Tavern (103 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - The Restless Souls, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – When Everything Fails, 9 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Mike Sims, Stan lee and Troy Evans, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Laci’s Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - Puente Flamenco, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – The Jam Bones, 10 p.m.
• LeMoyne Manor (Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) – Atlas, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - One Eyed Jack, 9 p.m.
• Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) – Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Candidy, 9 p.m., Formerly Un-Named, 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) - 4 on the Floor, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Z-Bones, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 weater St., Oswego) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Decree, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern 96 Lexington Ave., Auburn) - Gary Dunes Band, 10 p.m.
• Trapper’s Pizza Pub (5950 Butternut Sr., East Syracuse) – Chapter Eleven, 7 p.m.
• Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) – Timeline, 9 p.m.
• University Sheraton Inn (801 University Ave.) – Miss E, midnight
• Vernon Downs Casino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Verona) - The Billionaires, 8 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109-111 Madison St., Oneida) - Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) - Tuff Luck, 7 :30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (Salina St.) - E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Nov. 4: Lots of live music in and around the 'Cuse

There are some interesting live music events today and tonight in and around the ‘Cuse. Here’s what’s going on:

• Percussionist Zakir Hussain and sitar master Niladri Kumar perform together at SUNY Oswego’s Waterman Theatre (Tyler Hall). The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.
• Accordionist Jimmy Compoli performs with singers Jerry Toti and Jerry Koczik and the Sgro Brothers at 2 p.m. at Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva). Tickets are $27.50.
• Songwriter Johnny Mercer is honored tonight with a performance of his music by Cindy Miller and Alan Jones at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
• It’s open mike night at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). Music from 7 to 10 p.m. A $2 donation is requested.

At the clubs

• Buffalo’s (119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville) – Karaoke with Cornell Entertainment, 9:30 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) – DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – The Smoking Loons, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – House on a Spring
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) – Riddimwise Reggae Band, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Karaoke, 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) – Cliff McCann, 8:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St.) - Open Mike with John Lerner .
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) – Karaoke with K&J Entertainment, 8 p.m.
• Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Noisy Boys, 8 p.m.
• Singer's Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) – Karaoke with DJ Skoob, 9 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Sirsy, 10 p.m.

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Wednesday, Nov. 3: The Ataris at Fusion Room and much more

There's whole lot of live music going on tonight in and around the 'Cuse. Here's the scoop:

• The Ataris headline an evening of rock that also features Don’t Panic, Landslide Victory and Roman Revival. The show takes place at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) starting  at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10.
• MC Chris, MC Lars and Schaffer the Darklord at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 at the door.
• Michael Franti and Spearheadat the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca( at 8 p.m. Admission is $29.50.

At the clubs

• Big Kahuna's (17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Morris and the Hepcats, 8 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E, DeWitt) - Open Mike with Bob Holz and Gravy Dangerfield, 9:30 p.m.
• Jake's Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) - Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Opus Restaurant and Lounge (218 Walton St.) - Open Mike with Secret ‘O’ Life, 9 p.m.
• Palisades Hotel (1921 N. James St., Rome) - Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) - Open Mike with Joe Henson, 8 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, 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, Nov. 2: Hawk Nelson at the Westcott and more

Hawk Nelson headlines the show, which starts at 6:30 p.m.

Hawk Nelson headlines an election night rockathon at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) The show, which also features music by Revive, Britt Nicole, John Reuben and Fazeshift kick off the show, which starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $13 at the door.

Also tonight

• Tuesday Night Sessions Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater (109 Genesee St., Auburn), 7:30 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), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweet Lou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.

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Monday, Nov. 1: Upcoming events in and around the 'Cuse

Welcome to November! Looks like a great week ahead for live music in and around the 'Cuse. Here's a sneak peak!

• 11/2: Hawk Nelson (Westcott Theater) - 6:30 p.m.
• 11/3: Michael Franti and Spearhead (State Theatre, Ithaca)
• 11/5: Leeann Rimes (Turning Stone Resort and Casino) - 8 p.m., $65, $70, $80
• 11/5: Roy Book Binder (May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, DeWitt)
• 11/5-6: Syracuse Symphony Orchestra with Syracuse University Orotorio Society (Crouse Hinds Concert Theatre)
• 11/6: Fritz's Polka Band (St. Cyril's Hall, Binghamton)  - 7 p.m.
• 11/6: Arlo Guthrie and the Burns Sisters (State Theatre, Ithaca) 
• 11/6: Rusted Root (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m., $25-30
• 11/6: Metal 'Cuse with The Rods, Titanium Black and more (Fusion Room, North Syracuse) 
• 11/6: MacTalla Mor (Center for the Arts, Homer)
• 11/6: Bill Tiberio Group and Kevin Dorsey & Fore (Auburn Public Theatre) 
• 11/7: Steven Page  (Westcott Theater) - 8 p.m., $25

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