Saturday, April 20: John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours at the Westcott

John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours

John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Kim Monroe opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also today

• Jean Redpath at the Community School of Music and Arts (330 E. Martin Luther King St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $17 at the door.
• Day of Percussion at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike. $10. 498-2054.
• Central New York Bluegrass Association Benefit featuring John Cadley and the Lost Boys, the Delaney Brothers, Salt City Ramblers, Lake Effect Bluegrass, Boots’n’Shorts and the Marcellus Jammers at the Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $10 admission.
• Syracuse University Concert Band at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 2 p.m. - free admission.
• David Artz's senior vocal performance at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 3:30 p.m. - free admission.
• Flautist Dan Hill at the Northeast Community Center (716 Hawley Ave.), 6 p.m. - $15.
• Chris Cresswell's recital at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - free admission.
• Words and Music Songwriters Showcase hosted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and featuring Dusty Pas’cal, Buffalo folkie Tom Stahl and Emmery Brakke at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the Clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Sheela Tucker, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – L.A., 9 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Southern Comfort Band, 9 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tim Herron Corporation, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Smart Alec, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – F5, 9 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Gary Haydu, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – One Hard Krank, 10 p.m.
• Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Baby Shakers and Mick Van Rick, 10 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) - Fulton Chain Gang, Custom Taylor Band and TJ Sacco
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – 3 Inch Fury, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Nancy Kelly, 8 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Tommy Barr, 8 p.m.
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - The Funky Blu Roots and Blue Mission Sky Club, 6 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Crimescene, 9 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt) - Bill Haley’s Comets, 1 p.m.
• Piggy Pat's (Route 8 and Kellogg Rd., Washington Mills) - Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks, 10 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker, 9:30 p.m.
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Dam Dog
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Sirsy, 10 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Under The Gun
• Tombstone Saloon (5589 State Route 5, Vernon) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Letizia and the Z Band, 8 p.m.

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CXtec Dinosaurs win annual Rockin' the Red Cross

The Syracuse War Memorial was hoppin' Friday night as bands from 13 area businesses and schools competed in the annual Rockin' the Red Cross battle of the bands. In the end, it was the CXtec Dinosaurs who took top prize. Defense Mechanism (Lockheed Martin) was second and CSB (C&S Cos.) were second.

Bob Volk (Lockheed Martin) was recognized as best male vocalist and Joanne Perry took the award for best female vocalist. Mark Ballad and Terry Mulhauser were honored as best instrumentalist. 

The event, which benefits beat the Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross, was moved to the War Memorial from its traditional venue at Syracuse's Landmark Theater.

TK99's Dave Frisina and Lisa Chelenza hosted the event. Judges included Todd Hobin, Letizia, and Andrew Russ. Moe Harrington served as the judges' emcee.

Also participating were The Mosfets (Inficon), The Distributorz (Wynit), Kings of Hospitality (OnCenter), The BandiT Band (Baldwinsville Teacher's Association), Staff Infection Band (ESM), The Chillerz (Carrier), Brush (Aspen Dental), The Treblemakers (OCC), Under the Radar (SRC), and Old School (Manlius Pebble Hill)

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Friday, April 29: Rockin' the Red Cross tonight at the War Memorial

Bands from 13 area companies and schools will perform tonight at the Onondaga Country War Memorial (800 S. State St.) as part of Rockin’ the Red Cross. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 at the door. All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross of Central New York.

Also tonight

• Block Party at the Carrier Dome featuring Damian Marley, Kid Cudi and Nas, 7 p.m.
• Thoughts in Reverse, Our Last Night, Vanna, Armor for the Broken and As the Sky Falls at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $9.99
• John Cadley, Cathy Wenthen, Eileen Rose, and Larry Hoyt at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Slow Six at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Lauren Mettler, Bruce Ward, Chris Vecsey and more perform as part of a benefit for the Rogers Environmental Education Center at the Palace Theater (19 Utica St., Hamilton), 7:30 p.m. - $5 for adults, under 12 free.
• The Shpongletron Experience, OPax Effex, and Random Rab at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Syracuse University Symphony Band performs “Symphony No. 1: The Lord of the Rings” will be performed at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. – free admission.
• Onondaga Community College Percussion Ensemble at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. – free admission.
• Bob Piorun and Students of Cayuga ARC F.A.M.E. Program at F.A.M.E., Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Nine Round CD Release Party with Cry To The Blind and Caustic at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn)

At the clubs

• Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Truman St., Cortland) - Isreal Hagan Solo, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Neverly Brothers Band, 8 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – J.D. & Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Gary Unplugged, 8 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - House on a Spring, 11 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – South Bay, 5:30 p.m.;Matt Raymo and Jim Brown, 8 p.m.; Decree, 10 p.m.
• Galleria (471 Main St., New York Mills) - Leonard James, 5:30 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Smoking Loons, 10:30 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Jeff Meloling, 6 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Gina Rose Band, 8 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.; Z Bones, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Syndicate, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – 3’s a Crowd Band, 8 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Custom Taylor Trio, 10 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Urban Knight Punks, 8:30 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Tom Barnes and Company, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Soul Risin, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Square Pegs, 10:30 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - 4 on the Floor with Scotty Trudell, 9 p.m.
• Uno Chicago Grill (520 Towne Drive, Fayetteville) - Rachel Otto, 9 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, April 28: Greensky Bluegrass at the Westcott and more

Greensky Bluegrass performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Driftwood and the Salt City Ramblers open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations requested
• Onondaga Community College Percussion Ensemble at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium, (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 8 p.m. - Free Admission.
• Syracuse University Women’s Choir presents “Darkness and Light,” at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - free admission

At the clubs

• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Nighthawks
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Hendry, 8 p.m.
• Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• Iona Corners Tavern (68 Memphis Rd., Memphis) - East of Earth, 8:30 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Paul Case, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.

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Wedesday, April 27: Today's live music events

• U Wind Ensemble perform works by Bach, Lorenz and more will be performed at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, (SU Campus), 8 p.m. - free admission
• Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
• East of Earth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8:20 p.m.
• F5. at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Big D at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Down To Funk at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus)
• Bobby Paice Presents at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Grill (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale)

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Tuesday, April 26: Today's entertainment calendar

• Fritz's Polka Band (Finger lakes Gaming and Racetrack, Farmington), 2 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• Comedy Open Mic with host 2 Utaholics at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s Sports Bar (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero)
• Capt. Howdy at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Dom Irrera at Turning Stone Casino Resort and Casino Showroom, Verona

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Monday, April 25: Fritz's Polka Band to perform at Hard Rock Cafe in Niagara Falls

Fritz's Polka Band will perform twice today celebrate Dyngus Day. FPB will start the day’s festivities at 12:30 p.m. at the Broadway Market (999 Broadway, Buffalo). FPB will take the stage at 6 p.m. at the Hard Rock Café (Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY) for the annual Dyngus Day Party.

“We're excited to be performing again for Dyngus Day,” said Fritz Scherz, bandleader of Fritz's Polka Band. “Over the years, we’ve performed quite a few times for Dyngus Day. However, this year is going to be extra special as first return to The Broadway Market, where we had a fun time last year. Then, to wrap up the night, we play for the first ever Hard Rock Café’s Dyngus Day Party! Knowing the reputation that the Hard Rock Café has when it comes to having events, this will definitely be a nice way to conclude the Dyngus Day festivities!”

Also today

• Joanne Perry and Wendy Ramsay host Acoustic pen Mic at Tipp Hill Cafe (126 Milton Ave.) 6:30 p.m.
• Mike McJay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Happy Easter from Music in the 'Cuse

At the clubs

• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay.) 7 p.m.
• Shakedown at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.

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Saturday, April 23: Music for the Mission at the Palace Theater

Music for the Mission presents Beatlemania tonight at the Palace Theatre (2384 James Street). The evening will include two classic Beatles movies – Yellow Submarine and A Hard Day’s night, plus the music of Paul Davie (aka Fab Five Paul). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and proceeds will benefit the Rescue Mission.

Also today

• Mike Arney’s Concert to Rock Out Cancer featuring Hell to Pay, Poor Whyte Trash, Frank and Burns and Stripped at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 1 p.m. – donations requested
• Community Drum Circle at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 3 p.m. - $5
• Andrew Greacen at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $5
• Rubblebucket at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Phantom Chemistry opens, 8 p.m. - $15 in advance.
• David Bradshaw Benefit with Vera Bradshaw and Handpicked, Ma Gump and the Mudslinger, Boxed Set, The Planet People, Amethyst, and TJ Sacco at Jake’s Grub & Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton), 1 p.m.

At the Clubs

• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Crimescene, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Joey and John, 7:30 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Bright Lights and Country Music, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Mike Estep Band, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede, 10 p.m.
• Earth Tones Coffee House (6197 Route 31, Cicero) - Rick Pallatto, 7 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Smokin’, 8 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – Custom Taylor Band, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – CXtec Dinosaurs, 5:30 p.m.;Matt Raymo and Jim Brown, 8 p.m.; Knuckle Burn and Setiva, 10 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Goodfellows (202 W. Main St., Sacketts Harbor) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Green Gate (2 Genesee St., Camillus) - Denn Bunger, 9:30 p.m.
• Inn Complete (Skytop Rd., Syracuse University South Campus) – Mark Hoffman’s Jam, 7 p.m., $5 donation
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – Lisa Lee Trio, 9 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Michael Crissan, 10:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Hendry, 9 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - Time Chaser, 9:30 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – TJ Sacco And The Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Condor, 9 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – You And Yours, Animal Pants, and Papership
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Puppy Palooza III with The Scoundrels, Adrenaline Crush and Alter Ego, 5 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - J.A.K.K., 8 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Morris and The Hepcats, 8 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Tipp Hillbillies, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 10 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Chris Lizzi and The Revolutionary Music Group, 9 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tommy Connors and Jeff Connor, 6 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – 2 Hour Delay, 10 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Smart Alec, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Fabulous Ripcords, 6 p.m.; Ten Man Push, 9 p.m.
• Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica) - Mark Zane, Steve Pederson, Bob Rogalski and others, 7:30 p.m.
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) – Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.

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Friday, April 22: Easy Star All-Stars at the Westcott and more

Easy Star All-Stars headline tonight at the Westcott Theatre (524 Westcott St.). John Brown’s Body and House on a Spring open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Also today

• Onondaga Community College Flute Choir at Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. – free admission
• Lemuria, Hostage Calm, Joyce Manor, Jim Heffernan and Leylines at Lost Horizon, (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $9.99
• Air Guitar Competition at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. – free admission
• The Steel Wheels at the Kirkland Art Center (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15

At the clubs

• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Tommy Connors, 7:30 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Andrea Miceli and Moss, 8 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - The Barrigar Brothers, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Miss E.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Hell to Pay, 5:30 p.m.; Joe Sweet and John Kelsey, 8:30 p.m.; eXpoZure, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7:30 p.m.
• Gio’s (207 Walton St.) - Colin Aberdeen, 6 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Menagecoustic, 7 p.m.
• LaGraf's Pub (Tenth Street Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Gina Rose Band, 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Barndogs, 8 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Flipside, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jerry Cali, 7:30 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Tim Herron Corporation, 6 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount) - Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Brothers Bone, 9 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Better Than Bowling featuring Sharon Allen, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Donna Colton Plus One, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Joshua Panda Band, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Southern Comfort Band, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and the Maniacs, 9
  
• Uno Chicago Grill (520 Towne Drive, Fayetteville) - Donna Leigh Band, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – MOJO, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 7;30 p.m.
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - Morris and the Hepcats, 8 p.m.

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Thursday, April 21: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

There's plenty of live music in and around the 'Cuse tonight. Here's what's going on.

• Forever the Sickest Kids, Breathe Carolina, We Are in the In Crowd, Before Their Eyes, Tonight Alive and Give Us Jersey at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $14.99
• Songwriters Live with Melissa Clark and Joe B. Henson, with series hosts Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane at Gordon Student Center, Onondaga Community College campus (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 6:30 - free admission
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations requested
• Tenor Madness with guitarists Hanna Richardson and Phil Flanigan and bassist Jared Mulcahy at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - Free admission
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• Harpist Orla Fallon at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 8 p.m. - $20 for adults, $15 students and seniors
• SU Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble at at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - free admission
• John Schmitt, Chris Ayers, Jules Howley Poorman and Martin Rivas at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Acoustic Open Mike, 6:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Pale Green Stars
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – East of Earth, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey) - Denn Bunger, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – David Allen, 9 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Better Than Bowling, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Sirsy, 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 20: Badfish at the Westcott and more

Badfish (Sublime tribute band) headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Scotty Don’t, Subsoil, and the Amish Mafia open the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Also tonight

• Quartet of Happiness at the Sheldon Hall Ballroom, SUNY Oswego (7060 Route 104), 7 p.m. - $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
• Bike Night at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
  
• Boots n’ Shorts and Joe Henson at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 9 p.m.
  
• Dan and Tim Horst at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
  
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
  
• Mike Estep Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Hotch’s (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero)
• Nasty Truth featuring Mark Hoffmann at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.)
• Big D host Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Reefer Sutherland, Black Throat Wind, Saturday Valley, Engineer, and Saturday Night Scream at the Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.)
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale)
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Broome County Arena, Binghamton

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New shows added to Music in the 'Cuse concert calendar

Journey headlines August 30 at the New York State Fair's Grandstand

Good news for music lovers in and around the 'Cuse. Last week, several new shows were formally announced for the NYS Fair and other local venues for the upcoming months. Here's what's new:

• May 16: A variety of local artists will celebrate Bob Dylan's 70th birthday at a special concert at Syracuse's Palace Theater (2384 James Street). Rob Stoner, Dylan's former guitarist, will headline the show, which also includes performances by Professional Louie and the Crowmatix (Dylan's former drummer Gary Burke), The FabCats, George Rossi, Jeremy Wallace, Loren Barrigar, Mark Nanni, Donna Colton, Todd Hobin, Leo Crandall, Colin Aberdeen, Mark Hoffmann and poet Georgia Popoff.  The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $29.
• May 28: The lineup has been announced for this year's K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ at Chevy Court at the NYS Fairgrounds. National bands will include Hourcast, Drive A, Kopek, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, Boy Hits Car, 10 Years and Trapt. Tickets are available at NAPA stores, Bodified in Oswego, Comix Zone in North Syracuse, Big Apple Music in New Hartford and at www.krock.com.
• June 2: Dave Matthews' guitar player, Tim Reynolds, performs with his band TR3 at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the theater's box office or at the Sound Garden in Armory Square.
  
• June 27: Lionel Richie will perform at the Events Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Tickets are $70, $80, and $90, and can be purchased at the box office, Ticketmaster or by calling 877-833-7469.
• July 31: Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone headline Oswego's Harborfest on the NRG Lakeview stage. Admission is free. 
• August 30:  Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger perform at the grandstand at the New York State Fair. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 and $65 and go on sale May 7 at 10 a.m. State Fair box office and all  Ticketmaster outlets. 
• September 3:  Sugarland  performs at the grandstand at the New York State Fair. Tickets, which also go on sale May 7, are $50 and $60. 

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Sunday, April 17: Bret Michaels at Turning Stone

Bret Michaels returns to Central New York for a show at the Showroom at Turning Stone Restort and Casino. Silent Fury, Dirty Little Secret, and the Feroni Project, the three bands that were supposed to open for Michaels last August, will open tonight. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $60, $65, and $75.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - donations requested.
• The Irish Channel Jazz Band at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St.), 2 p.m. - free admission.
• Bourbon Street Parade Band hosted by the Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse at McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 4 p.m. - $12.
• Hendricks Chapel Choir at Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University campus, 4 p.m. - free admission.
• Charlie Hunter and MKGO at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 at the door.
• An Evening Of Groucho with Frank Ferrante at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn)

At the clubs

• Acoustic Open Mike at Shenanigan’s (318 E. Fayette St.), 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam w/Shakedown at Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m..
• Descendant at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Frank Rhodes at Shhot’s Pub (2026 Teall Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Frankie Michaels at Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 1 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation  at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, April 16: Donna Colton and Loren Barrigar at the Redhouse and more

Donna Colton and Loren Barrigar perform tonight at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students.

Also today

• Mickey Vendetti’s Goodtime Band at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $13 at the door.
• Janis Ian and Tom Paxton at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 7:30 p.m. - $35 at the door.
• Asleep at the Wheel at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $15 for students, free for under 18.
• Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• David Liebman with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Carrier Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m. - $19.50, $24.50, $27.50.
• Miss Diamond Lil at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $7.
• Paper Diamond and Silas Maximus at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 11 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Tesla at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - Sold out.

At the clubs

• Aherin Pub (3855 Split Rock Rd., Camillus) – Jodogs, 7 p.m.
• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephantshoes, 4 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Thirsty Beaver Band, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – The Union, 9 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Tommy Barr, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) – Jimmy Rogers and Over The Top, 10 p.m.
• Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Wendy Ramsay, 7:30 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Smokin’, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, 10 p.m.
• FloJo's Restaurant (9022 Plainville Road Lysander) - Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – The Electric Moonpies
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Bad Husbands, 9 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Hate
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Lockdown, 9 p.m.
• Milk Plant Tavern (1006 State Route 26, West Leyden) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9:30 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Dave Hawthorn
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) -Johnny Rage, 9 p.m.
• Paradise Inn Restaurant and Bar (7512 Port Ontario, Route 3, Pulaski) - Frankie Michaels, 1 p.m.
• Piggy Pat's (Route 8 and Kellogg Rd., Washington Mills) - Blueprints, 10 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Lisa Lee Trio, 10 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Johnny Bender , 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Papa Joe Band, 9 p.m.
• Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.) – TJ Sacco and The Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.

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Friday, April 15: Paul Geremia at May Memorial and more

Blues guitarist Paul Geremia performs tonight at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St., DeWitt) as part of the Folkus Project. The show starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $15.

Also tonight

• Big KRIT, Freddie Gibbs, Smoke DZA and Apache Chief at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Let’s Give Praise featuring Five to Life, Free Spirit, Isaiah Cobb and the Syracuse Alliance Worship Team at Eastern Hills Bible Church (8277 Cazenovia Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Joe Crookston at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Simone Dinnerstein at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 7:30 p.m. - $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students.
• Disco Dance Party. featuring Soul Mine, Soul Injection and Letizia at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Havana Nights: Inaugural State Theatre Fundraiser with Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro de Cuba at State Theatre, Ithaca

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 4 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Jimmy Rogers and Over The Top, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Frenay and Lenin, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Off The Reservation, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Dick Ward and Carol Bryant, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Down N’ Dirty Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Fab 570, 9:30 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Degenerators, 8 p.m.
• Earth Tones Coffee House (6197 Route 31, Cicero) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Jason and Peg, 11 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Bratz n Blondz, 5:30 p.m.; Adrenaline Crush, 10 p.m.
• Gary’s Sports Bar (111 W. Bridge St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 10 p.m.
• Gio’s (207 Walton St.) - Colin Aberdeen, 6 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Lockdown, 9 p.m.
• Hurricane’s (Water St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 10 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Flipside, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – TJ Sacco and The Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Jordan Diner (7 Hamilton St., Jordan) – Back Flash, 3 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 7 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – El’Kabong Rides Again, 9 p.m.
• Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge (40 Church St., Waterloo) - Milking Diamonds, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Dan and Tom, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmont) - Solo Acoustic Rock, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Restless Souls, 10 p.m.
• Salt City Billiards and Sports Pub (3707 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Ben Fiore, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Los Blancos, 10:30 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - CxTec Dinosaurs, 8 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) –Caged , 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – About Time featuring Sheela Tucker, 7;30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, April 14: The New at the Westcott tonight

The New and The Brethren perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open mike with Joanne Perry at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles)
• Better Than Bowling Featuring Sharon Allen at Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• DJ Skeet at Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Donna Leigh and Linda Griffin at Cornelia's (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) 7:30 p.m.
• E.S.P. at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Elephantshoes at Parker's Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Industrial Goth Night with DJ Seedz and Hunter, and featuring God Astray at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia), 9 p.m.
• Joanne Perry & The Unstoppables at the Gridley Inn (36 W. Main St., Waterloo), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 South 1st St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Joe Whiting & Terry Quill at the Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing), 6:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 8 p.m.
• Karaoke with Stephanie at the Millstone Restaurant (254 Route 5 West, Elbridge), 8 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Maka Rouge with Andy Rudy at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Rd., Memphis), 8 p.m.
• Irish Insights Panel at Panasci Chapel, Le Moyne College (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7 p.m. - $5
• Open Mic with Ronnie Dark All Stars at Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 6:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub (100 S Lowell Ave.)

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Wednesday, April 13: EOTO at the Westcott

EOTO performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20.

Also tonight

• Attack Attack!, Winds Of Plague Memphis May Fire, and My Ticket Home at Lost Horizon, Syracuse
• Frank and Burns at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Phantom Acoustic Showcase (8 p.m.), Maka Rouge (9 p.m.) at Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse)
• Pete McMahon Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Ceil Wilson and The 80’s Ladies at Boyle Senior Center, Auburn, 3 p.m.
• Eric Stepanian at Cayuga Community College, Auburn
• Merry Mischief host Open Mic at Bramley Library, Jordan, 7 p.m.
• Big D host Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Grill (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale)

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Barenaked Ladies to perform at Harborfest

The Barenaked Ladies will headline Harborfest Friday, July 29. Harborfest runs from July 28 to 31 at various venues throughout the city of Oswego. BNL will perform on the Lakeview Stage around 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.

This will be the band's second CNY appearance since parting ways with Steven Page in July 2009. The foursome headlined at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in November.

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Music in the 'Cuse - The week ahead

Here's a peak at what's going on this week in and around the 'Cuse.

• 4/12: Fritz's Polka Band (Finger lakes Gaming and Racetrack, Farmington), 2 p.m.
• 4/13: Attack Attack!, Winds Of Plague Memphis May Fire and My Ticket Home (Lost Horizon, Syracuse)
• 4/13: EOTO  (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m. - $20
• 4/14: The New and The Brethren  (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m. - $10
• 4/15-16: Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (Classics) (Mulroy Civic Center)
• 4/15: Paul Geremia (May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society) 
• 4/15: Jukebox the Ghost (SUNY Oswego)
• 4/15: Big K.R.I.T, (Westcott Theater). 8 p.m. - $20
• 4/15: Disco Dance Party with Soul Mine, Soul Injection, and Letizia and The Z Band (Turning Stone Casino Resort and Casino Showroom, Verona)
• 4/16: Havana Nights: Inaugural State Theatre Fundraiser with Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro de Cuba (State Theatre, Ithaca)
• 4/16: Pretty Lights (Onondaga Country War Memorial), $28 
• 4/16: Tesla (Turning Stone Resort and Casino)
• 4/16: The Atkinson Family Bluegrass (Music Hall at Ontario Center For The Performing Arts, Oswego)
• 4/16 Donna Colton and Loren Barrigar and Relative harmony (Red House Arts Center), 7:30 p.m.
• 4/16: Paper Diamond (Westcott Theater). 11 p.m. - $20
• 4/16: Hate (Lost Horizon, Syracuse)
• 4/17: Bret Michaels (Turning Stone Resort and Casino)
• 4/17: Charlie Hunter (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m. - $12
• 4/17: Sara Bareilles (Canisius College, Buffalo)

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Sunday, April 10: Today's live music in and around the 'Cuse

Today’s live music calendar:

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $2 suggested donation.
• Jianan Yu at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 5 p.m. – free
• Celestial Concert Series at St. Mary’s Church (44 N. Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m. – free
  

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.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Johnny Rage hosts open mic, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Country Castaways with George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Donna and the Mystics, 2 p.m.
  
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
  
• Gary’s Sports Bar (111 East Bridge Street, Oswego) – Open mike with Bill Oeinck, 10 p.m.
  
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Perry Mulhauser Blues Union, 5 p.m.
  
• Red Rooster Pub (4018 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Barrigar Brothers, 5 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Shakedown Blues Jam, 9 p.m.
  
• Shenanigan’s (318 E. Fayette St.) – Open mic, 9 p.m.
  
• Shhots Pub (2026 Teall Ave.) – Open Mike with Frank Rhodes, 6 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Colin Aberdeen, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, April 9: The Beach Boys at Turning Stone and more

There's plenty of live music in and around the 'Cuse this weekend. Here's today's lineup:

• Hospice of the Finger Lakes Fundraiser with Kevin Dorsey & Fore and Loren Barrigar at Auburn Public theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Lost Boys at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Adam Miller at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $10
• David Berrie at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $30 at the door.
• Eve Goldberg at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• The Beach Boys at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - SOLD OUT.
• Sangeetha Ekambaram at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 5 p.m. - Free

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) - J.D.and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Beginnings II (Route 290, East Syracuse) – Papa Joe Band, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• The Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Bill Oeinck, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House Lanes (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – TH Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Charlie’s Place (Route 11, Hastings) – Sarah Horner Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell) - Just Joe, 10 p.m.
• Conella’s BBQ (6491 Collamer Rd., East Syracuse) - Chapter Eleven, 7 p.m.
• Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek) - Black Ice, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Sloppy Joes, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina (Route 370, Baldwinsville) – Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Stone River Band, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – 3 Inch Fury and Bratz n Blondz, 10 p.m.
• Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus) - Tom Barnes, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Grind Rock and Roll Remix Rendevue, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 -111 Madison St., Oneida) – It Is What It Is Band with Woody, 6:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.) - Sludge Factory (Alice in Chains tribute) and Township Rebellion (Rage Against The Machine tribute)
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – 50/50, 10 p.m.
• Monirae’s – (688 County Route 10 Pennellville) - Under the Gun, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Better Than Bowling featuring Sharon Allen, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Barndogs, 10 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) – Bert Scholl & Friends, 9 p.m.
• Paradise market (3179 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Danny and the Juniors, 2 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57 Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 9 p.m.
• Red Sun Fire Roasting Company (207 W. First St., Oswego) - E.S.P., 8 p.m.
• Rosie’s (1433 W. Genesee St.) – Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – John Puma and Booty Inc., 9 p.m.
• Silverado (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) – The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Pour Whyte Trash, 9 p.m.
• Steve’s Restaurant (401 Milton Ave.) - Michael Weiss, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) - 3 Inch Fury
• VFW (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) – Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.

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Friday, April 8: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the War Memorial tonight

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings its spectacular “Beethoven’s Last Night” to Syracuse tonight. The show, which starts at 8 p.m., takes place at the Onondaga County War Memorial (515 Montgomery St.). Tickets are  $45 and $55.

Also today

• Terry Lee Goffee pays tribute to Johnny Cash at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.
• Knuckleburn, Low Key, Dee Thorpe, and Descending Angel at Station 58 (3504 Route 11, North Syracuse), 
• OCC Piano majors perform at Storer Auditorium on the Onondaga Community College campus at 11:15 a.m. Admission is free.
• Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwarz at the Kirkland Art Center (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Syracuse University DJ Battle at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $10 at the door.
• Phospherescent, Failed States and Mike Powell at Lost Horizon, Syracuse
• Spring Sock Hop with Dan Elliott & The Monterays at Bella Domani, North Syracuse, 6 p.m.
• The Machine Performs Pink Floyd with Binghamton Philharmonic at Broome County Forum, Binghamton

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Sugardaddys, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) - Soul Mine, 8 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Rick Pallatto, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Frankie & Jewel, 9:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Tom Gilbo, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff & Natural Fact, 10 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Cloud 9, 11 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – CXtec Dinosaurs, 5:30 p.m.; The Guise, 9 p.m.; Feeding Affliction, NineBall, Cosmic Sea, Chaotic Embrace, 10 p.m.
• Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7:30 p.m.
• Gio’s Tavern (207 Walton St.) – Colin Aberdeen, 6 p.m.
• JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – eXpoZure, 9 p.m.
• Joel’s Steak House (5548 Route 31, Verona) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) – Menagecoustic, 8:30 p.m.
• Laci’s Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - Puente Flamenco Music of Spain, 7:30 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Backflash, 7 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 -111 Madison St., Oneida) – Open Mike, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.) - Mike Powell with Failed States, 7:30 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – I Am Fool with KanKanjira, 9:30 p.m.
• McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) - OneOnOne with Scotty and Loren, 8 p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) – Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) – WoodStone, 9 p.m.
• Overlook (Route 174, Otisco Lake, Marietta) - Open Mike with Tom Barnes and Dan Horst, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Hendry, 10 p.m.
  
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) - 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
  
• Salt City Billiards (3707 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Lou Sacco and Friends, 9 p.m.
  
• Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.) - Chuck Dean Duo, 5 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Knuckle Burn, Descending Angel, Dee Thorpe, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) - The DT’s, 6 p.m.
  
• Ukranian National Club (UNC) ( 125 Washington St., Auburn) - Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 9 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Just Joe, 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, April 7: Ra Ra Riot at the Westcott tonight

Ra Ra Riot, the group that got its start right here in Syracuse, performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The Northbound Minstrel Traveling Jug Band and The Generationals open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door.

Also tonight

• John Jorgenson and his Gypsy Band Quartet at the Kirkland Art Center (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 7:30 p.m. - $20
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - donations appreciated.

At the clubs

• Acoustic Open Mike at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 6:30 p.m.
• E.S.P. at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Import Night at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 7 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Bill Oeinck at Hurricanes Bar (Water Street, Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Cliff McCann at Parker’s Grille and Tap House, Auburn

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Wednesday, April 6: Music and karaoke in and around the 'Cuse

It's "Hump" day and there's music and karaoke at various venues in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on:

Just Joe is at Jake's Grub and Grog tonight

• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody's Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Rd, Mattydale)
• Open Mike Night at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Secret ‘O’ Life at Opus Restaurant and Lounge (218 Walton St.), 9 p.m.
• Joe Henson host Open Mic at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke Krew with Ormond Entertainment at Rain Lounge (218 N Franklin St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Remembering my friend Scott Columbus

Scott Columbus in 2010

The heavy metal world is mourning today as word spreads of the passing of former Manowar drummer and Central New York native, Scott Columbus. Scott, who was 54, died Monday. I write this with a heavy heart as I was lucky enough to call Scott a friend. I am stunned and heartbroken by his death.

I met Scott Columbus and his girlfriend Nancy two years ago when they adopted one of my puppies. While we were making arrangements, there were numerous phone calls back and forth, and at one point Scott asked me what I did. I told him I was a writer with a local entertainment blog and had done some PR for a couple of local bands. “Cool,” he said and then told me he was a drummer and was putting together a band with some area musicians. Would I be interested in helping him with his social media pages? I asked if he was any good, and he told me he wasn’t good, he was “damn 'expletive' good.” That was enough for me. I agreed to help.

I didn’t know he’d been with Manowar until a few weeks after we met. I must confess, I’ve never been much of a metal fan, and while I’d heard of Manowar, I really wasn’t all that aware of their music or the influence this band had on the genre. Once I checked out some videos on YouTube, however, I was quite impressed by the drumming virtuosity of my new friend.

Scott and I had absolutely nothing in common, but we clicked instantly. He trusted me because I never hesitated to call him on his crap when I saw it. He told me I was one of the only people he knew who wasn’t afraid to do that and to whom he would actually listen. He’d had too many people in his life who kissed his butt and told him what he wanted to hear. He knew if he came to me, he’d get the truth even if he didn’t want to hear it!

In the two years I knew Scott, I was privileged to see him play at his home numerous times, but I only saw him play out once – a gig in a local club with a tossed together, under-rehearsed band. He was very nervous about this gig; much more so than what was warranted. There weren’t many people there that night, and while the lack of rehearsal was pretty apparent, there was no doubt Scott was still the master of his craft. It was truly awesome!Check out the video below of Scott's solo that night.

The last few years haven’t been easy for Scott Columbus. I believe he missed the road, and at the same time, he feared the road. Despite his talent and reputation, he was surprisingly insecure. He worried he’d been away too long and that he’d lost it. He was buoyed by his return to the stage in the summer of 2010 (he played several gigs in Europe with former Manowar band mate Ross “The Boss” Friedman), and yet he didn’t make the final show. I urged him to go because so many people were looking forward to seeing him play again. It was as though he didn’t believe people still cared.

He wasn't idle, however. He had recorded some interesting new material he called Instrumetal. But as enthused as he was, he was reluctant to put it out there. “What if it sucks?” he asked me one day. “Trust me,” I told him. “It doesn’t suck.” And it didn’t.

And now this funny, genuine, and truly unique human being is gone. I am glad to have known him and already miss him more than I ever thought possible. I just wish he believed how many people really cared about him and how widespread is the ripple effect of his passing. Maybe that would have made a difference.

I hope you finally found some peace, my friend. My prayers to all who loved this man. May you also find some measure of peace in the days to come.

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Music in the 'Cuse - The week ahead

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

• 4/4: 6th Anniversary Guitar League Concert with Muriel Anderson and Loren Barrigar (Blessed Sacrament Church, Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• 4/7: Old 97’s (Water St Music Hall, Rochester)
• 4/7: Ra Ra Riot (Westcott Theater)
• 4/7: Hawthorne Heights (Bogie's, Albany) 
• 4/7: Old 97s (Water Street Music Hall, Rochester)
• 4/8: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Syracuse War Memorial) 
• 4/8: Dirty Heads (Northern Lights, Clifton Park) 
• 4/8: Spring Sock Hop’ with Dan Elliott & The Monterays (Bella Domani, Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• 4/8: Terry Lee Goffee: A Tribute to Johnny Cash (Turning Stone Casino Resort Showroom, Verona)
• 4/8: The Machine Performs Pink Floyd with Binghamton Philharmonic (Broome County Forum, Binghamton)
• 4/8: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band (HSBC Arena, Buffalo)  
• 4/9: The Beach Boys (Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino), 8 p.m. - $70, $75, $85
• 4/9: Eve Goldberg (Westcott Community Center)
• 4/9: Hospice of the Finger Lakes Fundraiser with Kevin Dorsey and Fore and Loren Barrigar (Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• 4/9: Sludge Factory (Alice in Chains tribute) and Township Rebellion (Rage Against The Machine tribute) (Lost Horizon, Syracuse)

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Sunday, April 3: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Looking for something to do this first Sunday of April. Here's what's going on:

• Eytan and the Embassy with The Tins, The Vanderbilts and The Fly at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7:30 p.m. - $5.
• Ian Hobson at Westminster Presbyterian Church (17 William Street, Auburn), 3 p.m.
• Joan Breeze Benefit with DJ at ACF Recreational Facility (3579 Franklin St. Rd., Auburn)
• Kevin Moore at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 3 p.m. - free admission.
  
• Beachley and Scott Band at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Cafe (18 E. Main St.), 7 p.m. - $17 for adults, $12 for students.
  
• Old Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $2.
  
• 78th Annual Tigris Schrine Circus at NYS Fairgrounds Coca-Cola Coliseum, Syracuse (1 and 5 p.m.)
  
• Blues Jam with Shakedown at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
  
• Marty Lee Flynn and Shannon Rae at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
  
• Steve Odum Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
  
• Flipside at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
  
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12: 30 p.m.
  
• Johnny Rage host Open Mic at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay)
  
• Acoustic Open Mike with Gary Haydu at Shenanigan’s (318 E. Fayette St.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, April 2: Tap into the MOST tonight

The annual Tap into the MOST fundraiser is happening tonight at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) (500 S. Franklin St.). The event features music by the Jam Bones and the Tipp Hillbillies and offers up samples from area breweries and appetizers. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $55 at the door ($85 for VIP pass).

Also today

• Fritz’s Polka Band at Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt), 1 p.m.
• AmeriBeat Spring Ball with Tim Herron Corporation and Jatoba at Upstairs at the Dinosaur (246 W. Willow St.), 8 p.m.
• The Easy Money Big Band at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m.- $10.
• KAC Rocks at the Kirkland Art Center (9 ½ East Park Row,Kirkland), 7 p.m.
• Jess Yoakam at the First Unitarian Universalist Society (109 Waring Road), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Le Moyne College Jazzuits under the direction of Carol Jacobe, and featuring Matt Falker and nine area high school chorales at LeMoyne College's James Common Center, 7 p.m. - free admission.
• Dick Ward and Carol Bryant at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $6.
• Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music Concert Series with The Ebene Quartet at Lincoln Middle School (1613 James St.), 8 p.m. - $25
• Legends Of Jazz Series featuring Dr. Lonnie Smith at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 7 p.m. - free admission
• Kevin So at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake
  St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Jony James Band at Wellsville Creative Arts Center, Wellsville
• ZoSo at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 8 p.m. - $25.

At the Clubs

• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - The Barrigar Brothers, 4 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Epi, 9:30 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Gina Rose Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Kat Tale, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Lonesome Crow, 9 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Shakedown, 10 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Born Again Rebels, 9:30 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Bandit Band, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – All Ages Band Showcase, 3 p.m.; Augustine, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Pat Kane
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Frenay and Lenin, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Menagecoustic, 8:30 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Stone River Band, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Flipside, 9 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – The Kerlin Syndrome
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 8 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – One Hard Krank, 10 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt) - Fritz’s Polka Band, 1 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Miss E. and Paulie, 9:30 p.m.
  
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – White Trash Assassins, Square Pegs, 10 p.m.
  
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) –Letizia Duo, 9 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Big Way with Joey Belladonna, 8 p.m.
  
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.

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Friday, April 1: Tokimonsta and Deadalus at the Westcott

Tokimonsta and Deadalus, Samiyam, and Chemicals Of Creation perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 at the door.

Also today

• James Keelaghan at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15
• Kevin So at Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Rd., Nelson), 8 p.m. - $15
• Syracuse University Singers at OCC's Storer Auditorium, 11:15 a.m. - free admission
• 78th Annual Tigris Schrine Circus at NYS Fairgrounds Coca-Cola Coliseum, 7 p.m.
• John Mayall at Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta
• Keith Sweat at Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton, 8 p.m. - $35 and $65

At the Clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –Miss E. and Dovetail Joint, 8 p.m.
• Chrome Pony (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Jimmy Wolf, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Dave Ball, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Stroke, 10 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Jamie Notarthomas, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Lockdown, 5:30 p.m.; East of Earth, Undergang, Papership, Born Again Savages, Zadoc and The Nightmare, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Gio’s (207 Walton St.) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Shakedown, 6 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - BackFlash, 8:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Z-Bones, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Fitz, 8:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Frenay and Lenin, 10 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - 4 on the Floor with Scotty Trudell, 9 p.m.
• Salt City Billiards and Sports Pub (3707 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) -Ben Fiore, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Morris and the Hepcats, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - T J Sacco and Urban Cowboys, 8 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Syndicate, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) –Mother Cover, 9 p.m.
• Trapper’s Pizza Pub (5950 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) –Letizia Duo, 9 p.m.
• VFW Phoenix (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) - Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Custom Taylor Trio, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tuff Luck, 7;30 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Smart Alec, 6 p.m.

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