Thursday, June 30: Pat Benatar at Vernon Downs tonight

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Rock icon Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo perform tonight trackside at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Verona). The concert is a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Central New York. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Joe Purdy with the Milk Carton Kids at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15
  
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. – donations requested.
  
• Loren Barrigar and Carol Bryant and Dick Ward at Lakeland Park, Cazenovia, 7 p.m.
  
• The Orchestra of Northern New York at Clayton Opera House (405 Riverside Dr., Clayton), 7:30 p.m. - $20.
• Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series with Todd Hobin Band and Paul Case & Billy Davidson Band (6 to 9 p.m.) at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Community Band at Bullhead Point, Fulton, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 East Shore Drive, Lansing) - Joe Whiting and Terry Quill, 7 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• The Boathouse (Boathouse Lane, South Lake Rd., DeRuyter Lake) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Borio's Restaurant (8891 McDonells Parkway, Cicero) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – Letizia and the Z Band, 6 p.m.
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Donna Leigh, 7 p.m.
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• The Craftsman Inn (7300 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville) - Dave Solazzo and Bill Horrace,
  
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Letizia and the Z Band, 9 p.m.
• Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – Prison City Rockers, 6 p.m.
• Dills Run Vineyard (3862 Route 90, Aurora) - Sarah Horner Band, 5:30 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• 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.
• Hardware Café (Main St., Fairhaven) – Jamie Notarthomas, 8 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Jon Liebing, 7 p.m.
• Hurricane’s (Water St., Oswego) - Open Mike, 10 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Barr, 9 p.m.
• Kosta’s Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) - Party On The Patio with Kevin Barrigar, 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., 6:30 p.m.
• The Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - Cousin Jake, 7 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Brian Alexander, 6 p.m.; Cato and Gary , 7 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Sam Domicolo, 4 p.m.
• Renaissance (550 E. Main St., Little Falls) - Jimmy Wolf, 9:30 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Tommy Barr, 7 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Case and Davidson and Todd Hobin Band, 6 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Billy Davidson and Jon Liebing, 10 p.m.
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) - McArdell and Westers, 6 p.m.
• Tinker's Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.
• West View Lodge (13499 Harbor Rd., Henderson Harbor) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 9 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 29: Klezmercuse in Liverpool tonight

Jonathan Dinkin and Klezmercuse will be on hand tonight to for the Wednesday edition of the  Liverpool is the Place Concert Series in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your choice of refreshments! Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Southern Comfort at Lonergan Park, behind the Stickley Furniture showroom on Route 11, North Syracuse, 6 p.m. - free admission.
• Party Nuts kicks off the Summer Concert Series at the Manlius Village Centre (1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius), 6:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Jake’s Grub & Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at The Retreat, 302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 7 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Shirley and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Pirate Jam Open Jam at Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 28: Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band in Clay tonight

Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band headlines tonight's Concert in the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (off Wetzel Road, Clay). Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. In the event of rain, the concert will take place June 29.

Also tonight

• Fritz's Polka Band at Reilly-Mumford Park, Sherrill, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Cato & Gary at Pfohl’s Beachhouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Biker Night with Miss E and Paul  at Red Rooster Pub, Skaneateles Falls, 5 p.m.
• Alex Boatman and Ben Jovi at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Monday, June 27: The Baby Boomers in Liverpool tonight

The Baby Boomer

The Baby Boomers will be on hand tonight to for the Monday edition of the  Liverpool is the Place Concert Series in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your choice of refreshments! Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Lionel Richie at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - 8 p.m. - $70, $80, $90  
• Peter Gabriel at Saratoga Performing Arts Center   
• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, June 26: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Jazz Fest is over, but that doesn't mean there's no live music to enjoy this first summer Sunday. Here's what's going on:

• Fritz's Polka Band at St. Hyacinth Parish picnic, Auburn, 2 p.m.
• Oswego Valley Fiddlers Association at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Old-Time Music Jam and potluck supper at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). Music starts at 1 p.m., supper at 5 p.m. - $5 donation.
  
• The Inaugural Ithaca Summer Jam 2011 at 300 Peter Road, Willseyville
• 7th Annual Cherry Festival with The Heaters at Cobblestone Farm Winery, Romulus, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• F5 at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach)
• Frank and Burns at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Jaco Sandinista at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike at Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.), 6 p.m.
• The Quickchange Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• The Shakedown at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Boneyard (246 W. Willow St.)

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Saturday, June 25: Syracuse Jazz Fest continues today

One of Central New York's premiere music events, the Syracuse Jazz Fest, continues today on the campus of Onondaga Community College.

Here's today's main stage schedule:

Louis H. Everding Main Stage

• 5:00 p.m. - The OCC Jazz Band Meets The Steelheads
• 6:30 p.m. - Jazz Guitars Meet Hendrix
• 8:00 p.m. - Al Chex and The Brothers of Funk Big Band
• 9:30 p.m. - Return to Forever IV

Also tonight

• Charley Orlando CD release party at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $10 admission includes CD
• Under the Gun and Radio Fever perform as part of Island Fest at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 5 p.m.
• Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Saranac Summer Concert Series at Saranac Brewery (811 Edward St., Utica), 7 p.m. - $26 at the door.
• Wagner, Wet Bread, Formerly Unnamed and Damaged in Transit at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m.
• Community Drum Circle at the Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5.
• Sayani at Sainte Marie among the Iroquois (6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool), 2 p.m. - $5 adults, $15 family.
• Rod McDonald at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Tim McGraw with Luke Bryan and The Band Perry at Darien Lake Theme Park (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center). 7 p.m., $135

At the clubs

• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephant Shoes, 4 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Flipside, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Papa Joe Band, 10 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Chapter Eleven, 7 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - The Walking Wounded, 9:30 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –Geri Rig, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – New Day, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Johnny Rage Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Bobby Mahar Duo, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Joanne Perry & The Unstoppables, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Lonesome Crow, 9 p.m.
• Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 9:30 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Prime Time Horns, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 9 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) – Zach Kline, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) –The Joy Telepathy Project, East of Earth, Superfine Behind, 9 p.m.
• Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – 10:2 Midnight, 9:30 p.m.
• The Haunt (702 Willow Ave., Ithaca) - Custom Taylor Band, 7 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Wild Geese
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - 3’s a Crowd, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 6 p.m.
• Legends Tavern (137 Cayuga St., Union Springs) - Short Bus, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Sugardaddys, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Goods, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Wax Museum Anniversary Party, 10 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks, 9 p.m.
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – Blizzard of Ozz, 9 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Bert Scholl Band, 9 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Wideopen, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mike Ryan, 8:30 p.m.; Colin Aberdeen and the Barking Loungers, 10 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Monster Machine, 9:30 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Live Wire, 9 p.m.
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) – Michael and Anjela Lynn, 8 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Fulton Chain Gang, 8 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Letizia and The Z Band, 9 p.m.

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Friday, June 24: Syracuse Jazz Festival kicks off today

One of Central New York's premiere music events, the Syracuse Jazz Fest, kicks off today on the campus of Onondaga Community College.

Here's tonight's main stage schedule:

Louis H. Everding Main Stage

• 5:00 p.m. - City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation Stan Colella All Star Band
• 5:45 p.m. - All-County H.S. All Star Jazz Band
• 6:30 p.m. - Felix Cavaliere's Rascals
• 8 p.m. - Average White Band
• 9:30 p.m. - Robert Cray Band

Also tonight

• Michael Franti and Spearhead at Saranac Brewery (811 Edward St., Utica), 7 p.m. - $30 at the door.
• Hamell on Trial, Adem Bingham, Scott Bravo and Ben De La Garza at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m.
• Maroon 5 at En-Joie Golf Course (722 West Main Street, Endicott), 8 p.m. - $30

At the clubs

• Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Monster Machine, 9:30 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville) - Crime Scene, 9 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Ave. Central Square) - Lisa Lee Trio, 1 p.m.; George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Cafe and Catering at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North Street, Liverpool) - CXTec Dinosaurs, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Tommy Connors, 10 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – New Relic, 6 p.m.; Sellout, 9 p.m.
• Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7:30 p.m.
• Gio’s Tavern (207 Walton St.) - Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Los Blancos, 7 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Mike Shiel, 4:30 p.m.; Michael Crissan, 10:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub & Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton) - Bob Greco Band, 10 p.m.
• LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Gina Rose and G-Force, 8 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 Madison St., Oneida) - Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona) - Just Joe, 6 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Frostbit Blue, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizard BBQ and Catering (201 First St., Liverpool) - Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Adrenaline Crush, 9:30 p.m.
• Overlook Lakeside Restaurant and Tavern (2437 Route 174, Marietta) - Open Mike with Tom and Dan, 8:30 p.m.
• Panini’s Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville) - The Guise, 5:30 p.m.
• Parkers Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount) - Fab Five Paul, 8 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Cato and Gary, 7 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Joe Donelan, 10 p.m.
• Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.) - Headphones, 9:30 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - The Thin Line, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Jamie Notarthomas, 8:30 p.m.
  
• Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona) - Michael and Anjela Lynn, 10 p.m.
• Whitewater Tavern (3753 Route 31, Canastota) - Master Thieves, 9 p.m.
  
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Chapter Eleven, 6 p.m.

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Bruno Mars to perform at Chevy Court

Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars will be performing at Chevy Court at the New York State Fair on August 31 at 8 p.m. The show is free with paid admission to the fair.

Other new acts announced Thursday include Three Dog Night (Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.), celebrity chef Curtis Stone (August 27 at 2 p.m.), and Steel Magnolia (Sept. 1 at 2 p.m.)

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Thursday, June 23: Leylines EP release party at Lost Horizon

Leylines celebrates the release of its EP along with Of Fortune and Fame, Storm the Bay, The New Daze and Victory Lap at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt). The show starts at 6 p.m. and admission is $7.

At the clubs

• Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero) - Prime Time, 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant & Bar (11 Dockside Ave. Central Square) - Lisa Lee Trio, 1 p.m.; George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Open Mike with Bobby Mahar.
• 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.
  
• Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - El’ Kabong Rides Again, 7 p.m.
  
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Adrenaline Crush, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
  
• Parkers Grille & Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
  
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Cato and Gary, 7 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3462 Route 57, Oswego) - Sam Domicolo, 4 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Jamie Notarthomas, 8:30 p.m.
  
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) - Tom Barnes, 6 p.m.
  
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S, First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
  
• Western Ranch (1255 State Fair Blvd.) - Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Oldies.
  
• World Lounge & Martini Bar (134 E Genesee St.) - Zach Kline 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 22: Southern Comfort in Liverpool tonight

Southern Comfort will be on hand tonight to for the Wednesday edition of the  Liverpool is the Place Concert Series in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your choice of refreshments! Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Artie Shaw Orchestra at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 7 p.m. - $18 adults, $12 seniors and students.
• The Trews, Autumn Fire, Tommy Connors and Dirty Frank  at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. -  $10.

At the clubs

• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• f5 at Quaker Steak and Lube (2417 Walters Rd.), 6 p.m. 
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m. 
• Fulton Chain Gang at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake's Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Tuesday, June 21: Letizia and the Z Band in Clay tonight

Letizia and the Z Band

Letizia and the Z Band headlines tonight's Concert in the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (off Wetzel Road, Clay). Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. In the event of rain, the concert will take place June 22.

Also tonight

• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn),  7:30 p.m. - $2
• Chuckle For Charity Fundraiser with host 2 Utaholics at Suzy’s Tavern, Auburn, 6:30 p.m. 
• First Day Of Summer Biker Night  with The Funky Blu Roots at Red Rooster Pub, Skaneateles Falls, 5 p.m.
• Crossfade and The Black Lockets at Lost Horizon, Syracuse, 7:30 p.m.
• Big D host Open Jam at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse
• Dan ‘Cato’ Eaton & Gary LaVancher at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Anthony Joseph Swingtet at Veterans Park Stage (West Linear Park, Oswego), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 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.

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Monday, June 20: Orleans in Liverpool tonight

Should be a good show out in Liverpool tonight as 1970s hitmaker, Orleans, headlines the Monday edition of the  Liverpool is the Place Concert Series in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your choice of refreshments! Admission is free.

Orleans is probably best known for its hit singles "Dance with Me" and "Still the One." The band came out of Woodstock, New York, lead by singer/songwriter John Hall.

Also tonight

• Jamie Notarthomas at The Retreat, Liverpool, 7 p.m.
• All That Is Sacred, Ken Mode, Deafheaven and Engineer at  Lost Horizon, Syracuse, 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse

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Sunday, June 19: Engelbert Humperdinck at Turning Stone tonight

Engelbert Humperdinck

Engelbert Humperdinck headlines tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65, $70, and $80.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation requested.
• Steve Jacobi at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Joe Magnarelli performs as part of the Swing City jazz series at the Other Side of Utica (2011 Genesee St., Utica), 2:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $8 students.
• Gamba Obscura at United Presbyterian Church (25 Church St., Cortland), 4 p.m. - free admission.
• Achievement Zero, Sleep Circadia, Embrace The Massacre and Wretched at Lost Horizon, Syracuse
• TK99 Soundcheck Live with host Dave Frisina with The Shakedown at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Salty Dog 40th Reunion’ with Orleans at New Park Evans Center, Ithaca, 11:30 a.m.

At the clubs

• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachhouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 3:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Fully Loaded Band at The Works (19 S. Main St., Jordan), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• The Guise at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• When Everything Fails and Cosmic Sea at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.

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Pat Benatar to perform at Vernon Downs June 30

Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo will be performing June 30 at Vernon Downs as part of a benefit for the Food Bank of Central New York. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

The concert will take place under the stars at the race track.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the Vernon Downs Casino Players' Club desk.

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Saturday, June 18: Frogfest, Digable Planets, and much more today

It’s Saturday in the ‘Cuse and there’s plenty of live music to choose from. Here’s what’s going on.

Rodney Atkins headlines Frogfest today

• Frogfest with Rodney Atkins, Custom Taylor Band, Chuck Premo’s Tribute to Johnny Cash and more at Herkimer County Fairgrounds, Frankfort, 11 a.m.
• Taste of Utica at Hanna Park, featuring Skid Row, Fritz's Polka Band, and more.
• Whitechapel, Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza, Architect and Perpetual Burn at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $14.99
• Digable Planets, Ugo Crews and DJ Afar at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.0, 8 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• The Glengharry Boys at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students, free under 18.
• Pig Roast: Sacred Heart Youth Group Fundraiser with Anne Adessa and Sue at Izzo’s White Barn Winery, Cayuga, 4 p.m.
• Festival Of Arts with Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, Caravan Of Thieves and many others at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling
• Xerox International Jazz Festival with .38 Special and Chris Beard Band at East Ave & Chestnut Street Stage (7 p.m.); G Love and Special Sauce and Tinted Image (7 p.m.) at East Ave & Alexander Street Stage; and much more at various locations in downtown Rochester

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Bonecasters Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Black Halo, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Hell 2 Pay, 9 p.m.
• Bull’s Run (68 Ovid St., Seneca Falls) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 9:30 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.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – BackFlash, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Terri Casbarro, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Edgy Folk, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Stone River, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede, 10 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Elks Lodge (57 Pierce Dr., Fulton) - Emerald City, 8 p.m.
• Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Rd., East Syracuse) - John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen, 11:30 a.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – One Hard Krank with Trademark , 10 p.m.
• Gary’s Sports Bar (111 W. Bridge St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 10 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Better Than Bowling featuring Sharon Allen s, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool) – Grand
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Brand New Sin, 10 p.m.
• Mikey's Tavern (1717 Milton Ave., Solvay) - The Goods, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Lisa Lee Trio, 6 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Elephant Shoes, 9 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - Now and Then, 5 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Joe Sweet Trio, 2 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Jerry Cali, 10 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Frank and Burns, 7 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Ron Spencer Band, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Billionaires, 8 p.m.
• Skiff's (37 James St., Alexandria Bay) - Walking Wounded, 9 p.m.
• Stompin’ Wild Rose (156 Clinton Ave., Cortland) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Johnny Bender
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - Morris and the Hepcats, 8 p.m.
• Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Rd., Seneca Falls) - Paul Taylor, 3 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 9 p.m.

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Friday, June 17: Taste of Utica, Uncle Kracker, and more tonight

There's a lot going on in and around the 'Cuse tonight. Here are some of the highlights!

• Uncle Kracker at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - $35, $40, $50
• Gracious Sakes Alive at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. 
• Taste of Utica at Hanna Park, Utica, 5 p.m. Gridley Paige headlines tonight and Skid Row will perform Saturday
• Fritz's Polka Band at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, 7 p.m.
• Jerry Seinfeld at Shea Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
• Festival Of Arts with Max Creek and others at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling
• Overkill Radio, Short Notice and Blabbermouth  at Lost Horizon, Syracuse
• Dierks Bentley and Justin Moore at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m. - $34.50-$54.50.
• The Glengarry Bhoys at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students, free under 18.

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – eXpoZure, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Lee Terrace, 9 p.m.
• Bosco’s Village Pub (210 Cogswell Ave., Solvay) - Dirty Work, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Barndogs, 9 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Miss E. and Dovetail Joint, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 10:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Tom Gilbo and The Blue Suedes, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Carolyn Kelly & The Roosevelt Dean Blues Band, 10 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Brass Inc., 9 p.m.
• FloJo's Restaurant (9022 Plainville Road Lysander) - Thirsty Beaver Band, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Lockdown , 6 p.m.; Decree , 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Stripped, 9 p.m.
• Gio’s (207 Walton St.) - Colin Aberdeen, 6 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Lisa Lee Trio, 7 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Michael Crissan, 6 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Z Bones, 10 p.m.
• Little Sodus Inn (14451 Bell Ave., Fairhaven) - BLT, 8 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Overkill Radio, Short Notice and Blabbermouth (
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Filthy McNasty’s, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Flipside, 8 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Tom and Dan, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Gary Dunes Band, 6 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - Now and Then, 5 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Hendry, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - CXTec Dinosaurs, 8 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6:30 p.m.
• Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica) - Mark Zane and Friends, 8 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Soul Mine, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Just Joe, 7;30 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Hodson and Donelan, 5 p.m.
• Westview Lodge (Harbor Road, Henderson Harbor) - Jimmy Roger and Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.

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Thursday, June 16: The Toasters at the Westcott tonight

The Toasters

The Toasters bring their 30th anniversary tour to the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) tonight. The Irish Mafia, 4 Point 0, and The Steakouts open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• Ralph Lalama at the Rome Art and Community Center (308 W. Bloomfield St., Rome), 7:30 p.m. - $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students.
• Party On The Patio with Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (7 Wall St.. Auburn), 7 p.m.
• The Barrigar Brothers at Tinker’s Guild (7 Franklin St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Chris Mosley and John Schulte at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn)
• Dr. Killdean hosts Open Mic at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park, Weedsport
• Jamie Notarthomas at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Farmer’s Market (48 W First St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series with 3 Inch Fury at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Limp Lizard Lounge (201 First St., Liverpool)
• Roadhouse Thunder at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Block Party’ with Mere Mortals and Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 Lowell Ave.), 6:30 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• The Siders at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Soul Traders at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon at F.X. Matt Brewery (811 Edward Street, Utica), 7:30 p.m.
• Dan and Tim Hors at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Lafayette Inn (2419 Route 11, Lafayette), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and  The Maniacs. (Quaker Steak & Lube, 3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• Phantom Acoustic Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 6 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour. (Oswego Farmers Market, 48 W First St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dr. Killdean at Corrado’s Restaurant, Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Quickchange at Georgetown Inn (970 Route 26, Georgetown), 7 p.m.
• Riddimwise Reggae Band at Funk N’ Waffles (727 S Crouse Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Trio at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 15: Brothers Past at the Westcott

Brothers Past

Brothers Past headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Vapor opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• Dan Elliott Duo in Johnson Park, corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free
• Tommy Barr at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Boots n’ Shorts at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub & Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 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.
• Just Joe at Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Shirley and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 6 p.m.
• O at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Motorcycle Mania  with Over The Top at LaFayette Inn, LaFayette , 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 14: The B52s at Turning Stone tonight

The B-52s perform tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $60, and $65.

Also tonight

• Time Line kicks off the summertime Concerts in the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater(Wetzel Road, Clay), 6:30 p.m. - free admission.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Tommy Barr at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Gary Dunes Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 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.
• Xerox International Jazz Festival with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones at Eastman Theatre, Rochester

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New York State Blues Fest set for July 8-10 at Inner Harbor

The New York State Blues Festival is back after taking last year off due to lack of funding. The 20th edition of this popular festival will run from July 8 to July 10. The big news is that the event will be moving from its traditional Clinton Square location to Syracuse's Inner Harbor.

The festival will feature music all day, along with carnival rides and attractions, and refreshments. Admission is free.

Headlining this year's event are Hadden Sayers (July 8), Magic Slim and the Teardrops (July 9), and Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters (July 10).

CNY Central is co-sponsoring this year's event.

Here's the complete music lineup:

Friday: Funky Blu Roots, Mojo Myles Mancuso, Dana Fuchs, The Super Delinquents, Hadden Sayers
Saturday: Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers, Ben Prestage, Mike Roberts, JW Jones, 2 Kool 4 Skool, Bryan Lee, Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, Magic Slim and the Teardrops
Sunday: Danielle Miraglia, Dave Fields, Corn-Bred, Peter Karp and Sue Foley,  Jose Alvarez with Los Blancos, Terrence Simien, Soul of Syracuse (SOS), Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters

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Monday, June 13: Merit in Liverpool tonight

Merit will be on hand tonight to for the Monday edition of the  Liverpool is the Place Concert Series in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your choice of refreshments! Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• John McConnell at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, June 12: .38 Special at Balloon Fest tonight

.38 Special headlines in Jamesville tonight

Another big day of live entertainment in and around the 'Cuse. Out in Jamesville, the Syracuse Balloon Festival wraps today with music all day long. Admission is $10 at the gate. Here's today's lineup:

• 1 p.m. Tipp Hillbillies
• 2:15 p.m. Kat Tale
• 3:30  p.m. Reissues
• 5:15  p.m. Elephant Mountain
• 6:30  p.m. Frostbit Blue
• 9:00  p.m. .38 Special

Syracuse Polish Festival
The annual Syracuse Polish Festival continues in Clinton Square. The event features live music and dancing, great Polish food, crafts, and much more. Admission is free.

Today's entertainment lineup includes: Knewz (noon), Lechowia Dance Company (1 p.m.), Knewz (2 p.m.), Lechowia Dance Company (3 p.m.), Tomasz Kotapka (3:30 p.m.), Knewz (5 p.m.)


Also today

• Big Splash: Defending New York Waters Against Unsafe Gas Drilling with Donna The Buffalo, Tim Herron Corporation, Ayurveda, Hee Haw Nightmare, Sophistafunk, The Green Deeps and Dutch Bucket System at Inner Harbor Amphitheater, Syracuse, 11 a.m.
• Victorian Garden Party with Donna Reister at Willard Memorial Chapel, Auburn, 1 p.m.
  
• Perform 4 Purpose: Benefit for Daylight House with Jim Van Arsdale Duo and Stop Forest at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 1 p.m.
  
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation suggested.
  
• Mike Hoke and Craobh Dugan at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
  
• EOH Kaleidoscope Orchestra at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 4 p.m. - $12 for adults, $7 for students.

At the clubs

• Dovetail with Miss E. at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 4 p.m.
• Gravity at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Wolffy’s Grill & Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with East of Earth at Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Icons of Rock at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Electric Rodeo at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday. June 11: .moe headlines tonight at Balloon Festival

One of Central New York's premiere events, the Syracuse Balloon Fest , is up and running at Jamesville Beach Park in Jamesville. Jam band .moe performs at 8:30 p.m. The rest of today's lineup includes Turnip Stampede (2 p.m.), The Barndogs (3:30 p.m.), Dark Hollow (5 p.m.), and Los Blancos (6:30 p.m). Admission is $10 at the gate.

Syracuse Polish Festival
The annual Syracuse Polish Festival continues in Clinton Square. The event features live music and dancing, great Polish food, crafts, and much more. Admission is free.

Today's entertainment lineup includes Ashely Cox (1 p.m.), Salt City Brass (2 p.m.), White Eagle Fold Dance Academy (3 p.m.), Salt City Brass (4 p.m.),  Tatry Polish Folk Ensemble (5 p.m.), Lechowia Dance Company (6:15 p.m.), Jimmy Sturr and  His Orchestra (7 p.m.), Lechowia Dance Company (7:45 p.m.), Jimmy Sturr and  His Orchestra (8:15 p.m.), Lechowia Dance Company (9 p.m.), Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra (9:30 p.m.).

Also today 

• Block Party Kick-off Summer Party with Under The Gun (5 to 10 p.m.) and Mike Estep Band (10 p.m. Inside) at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub, Syracuse
• Kill The Maestro (CD Release Party), The Soul Within, Mouth Party! and Enyu Eye at Lost Horizon, Syracuse
• Tug Hill Players at the Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road), 7:30 pm. - Tickets $12 at the door.
• Rolling Roots Review at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $15.

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) - Fully Loaded Band, 9:30 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) - Gary Dunes Band, 10 p.m.
• Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Boondocks Restaurant and Bar (3950 Route 12, Lyons Falls) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9:30 p.m.
• Buffalos (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) - Smokin Worm, 9 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport) - Walking Wounded, 9 p.m.
• Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) - Rhythm Method, 8 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (Route 370, Catol) – Chameleon, 8:30 p.m.
• Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Rd., Skaneateles) - Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9:30 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Club Crystal (Water St.) – T2M, 10 p.m.
• Corrado’s Restaurant (Riverforest Park, Weedsport) - Missin Wiskey, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato) - Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - White Trash Assassins, 6 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) – Superfine Behind, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff and Natural Fact
• Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – . (Edgewater Grill, 2 Oswego St. Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville) - Papa Joe Band, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Blaming Hollywood, Brace, God Astray, Tyrade, 10 p.m.
• Groton Rod and Gun Club (888 Elm St. Extension, Groton) - Bonecasters, Sons of Sam 1 p.m.
• Heiding Place (2667 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota) - Catastrophe Me, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Michael Weiss, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Barbecue (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Shakedown, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Macs Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Moose Club (6987 Jones Rd.) - Fitz and Tina, 3 p.m.
• Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) – Rewired, 7 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Wannabees , 2 p.m.; Caution, 6:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) - Dam Dog, 4 p.m.
• Red and White Café (1692 Albany St., DeRuyter) - Butternut Creek, 8 p.m.
• Rongovian Embassy (1 W. Main St., Trumansburg) - Cans, Clams, 2 Hour Delay, 8 p.m.
• Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.) – Hendry, 9 p.m.
• Shiftys (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Blue Sky Mission Club, 10 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) - Flipside, 9:30 p.m.
• Sweet Inspirations (801 W. Broadway, Fulton) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 6 p.m.
• Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2934 Lower Lake Rd., Seneca Falls) – Jerry Cali, 5 p.m.

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Friday, June 10: Syracuse Polish Festival kicks off today

The annual Syracuse Polish Festival kicks off today in Clinton Square. The event features live music and dancing, great Polish food, crafts, and much more. Admission is free.

Here's today's music lineup:

• 4 p.m. - Fritz's Polka Band
• 5 p.m. - John Gora i Gorale
• 6 p.m. - Fritz's Polka Band
• 7 p.m. - John Gora i Gorale
• 8:30 p.m. - Al Piatkowski
• 9 p.m. - Fritz's Polka Band
• 10 p.m. - John Gora i Gorale

Also today

• Black 47 - Benefit Burn Foundation of CNY at the Westcott Theater, Syracuse, 8 p.m.
• Benny Mardones, Kim Monroe, Kane at the Time Warner Signature Home Balloonfest, Jamesville Beach), $15
• Frank Stallone at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - $25/30/40
• OTEP, , Destropjy, Borderline Suicide, Sister Sin, One Eyed Doll and Blackguard at Lost Horizon, Syracuse 
• Liverpool Community Chorus at Liverpool High School Auditorium (4338 Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 7:30 p.m. - $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students. 
• Syracuse Community Choir at the Plymouth Congregational Church (232 E. Onondaga St.), 7:30 p.m. -  $10-$25/sliding scale; free under 12.
• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra at Drivers Village Center Court (5885 East Circle Drive, Cicero), $8 - $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. 

At the clubs

• Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount) - Ron Spencer Band, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) - Mojo , 8 p.m.
  
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7:30 p.m.
  
• Dewey’s 3rd Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Paul Taylor, 10 p.m.
  
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) – One Step From Falling, 6 p.m.
  
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Teagan and The Tweeds
  
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego) - Grind Unplugged w/ELove 9 p.m.
  
• Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Monster Machine, 9 p.m.
  
• Gio’s Tavern (207 Walton St.) - Mike Ryan, 6 p.m.
• JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Restless Souls, 6 p.m.
  
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton) - Michael Crissan, 6 p.m.
  
• LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Backflash 8:30 p.m.
  
• Laci’s Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - SoHo Trio, 8 p.m.
  
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Road, Cortland) - J.D. and Rollin’ South
  
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
  
• Macs Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
  
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Road, Camillus) - Jam Factor, 9 p.m.
  
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5, Elbridge) – WoodStone, 8 p.m.
  
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
  
• Overlook Lakeside Restaurant and Tavern (2437 Route 174, Otisco) - Open Mike with Tom and Dan, 8:30 p.m.
  
• Patz on the River Restaurant (6 E. First St., Oswego) – Anthony Joseph Swingtet, 7 p.m.
  
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
  
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Joe Sweet Trio, 6:30 p.m.
  
• Shiftys (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Miss E, 10 p.m.
  
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Los Blancos, 8 p.m.
  
• Spencer’s Ali Club House (126 W. Second St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Fully Loaded Band, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Last Train Out, Mother Cover, 6-9 p.m.
  
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) – Brass, Inc. , 9 p.m.
  
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Letizia and the Z Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – John Puma and Booty, Inc., 7:30 p.m.
  
• Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton) - Hodson and Donelan, 5 p.m.
  
• Whitewater Tavern (3753 Route 31, Canastota) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 9:30 p.m.

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Thursday, June 9: Hot Day at the Zoo at the Westcott tonight

Hot Day at the Zoo

Hot Day at the Zoo performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Lucid opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10

Also tonight

• Miranda Lambert with Justin Moore and Josh Kelley at Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center - $29.50, $47.50
• Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series with The Reissues and Just Joe at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge, Liverpool, 6 p.m. 
• The Air I Breathe, Dear MacBeth and Rose City Burial at Water Street Music Hall, Rochester

At the clubs

• Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero) - Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Jaco Sandinista, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Count Blastula
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey) - Denn Bunger, 8 p.m.
• Kosta’s Bar and Grill (7 Wall St., Auburn) – Party on the patio with Michael Crissan
• Limp Lizard Barbecuse (201 First St., Liverpool) - Better Than Bowling featuring Sharon Allen, 8 p.m.
• Macs Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars, 10 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P, 7 p.m.
• Pfohls Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Brian Alexander, 7 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) - Sam Domicolo, 4 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectric Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool) - Just Joe, 6 p.m.
• Shiftys (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Hendry 10 p.m.
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) - Miss E. and Paulie Duo, 6 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Tinker’s Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 8 p.m.
• Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.) - Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 canal St., Sylvan Beach) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 8: Boots 'n Shorts in Liverpool tonight

Boots n' Shorts headlines tonight's Liverpool is the Place  concert in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool. The show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Kevin MacConkey and Family at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Merry Mischief hosts open mic at Bramley Library, Jordan, 7 p.m.
• Extremists at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• Motorcycle Mania with the Fully Loaded Band at LaFayette Inn (Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn and  Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 6 p.m.
• Pirate Jam at Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m. 
• Phish  (Darien Lake Performing Arts Center)

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Tuesday, June 7: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Ani DiFranco

Looking for something to do? Here's what's going on:

• Ani DiFranco with Seth Glier at Oneonta Theatre (47 Chestnut St., Oneonta), 9 p.m. - $45 at the door
• Fritz's Polka Band at Finger lakes Gaming and Racetrack, Farmington, 2 p.m.
• The Get Up Kids, Saves the Day at Northern Lights, Clifton Park
• Paul Taylor at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Big D hosts open mike at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Monday, June 6: Liverpool is the Place concert series kicks off tonight

The Liverpool Schools Jazz Ensembles will be on hand tonight to kick off the annual summer Liverpool is the Place Concert Series in Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Flux Pavilion and Doctor P at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Miss E at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, June 5: Robin Trower at the Westcott

Robin Trower performs tonight at the Westcott

Robin Trower headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) Bridge of Sighs, and Mark Doyle and the Maniacs open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the door.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Salute to Canadian Fiddle Music at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - free admission.
• The Mike DeLouisa Benefit Festival with Fulton Chain Gang, The Bomb, Reckless Drivin’, Augustine, Fritz’s Polka Band, The Syndicate, Redneck Rodeo Cowboys, the Creaser, Time Trooper, Twenty Main, Wanted and (12 North Sports Bar, Marcy), 1 p.m.
• Gov’t Mule, Avett Brothers, My Morning Jacket (Mountain Jam Fest, Hunter, NY)
• Hank Bryant Scholastic Jazz Fest at Clift Park, Skaneateles, noon
• Ithaca Festival at The Commons in Ithaca

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 3 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at New Fuji Chinese Buffet (2960 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt), 6 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m. 
• Open Mike at Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Open mike with Bonecasters Blues Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with /Johnny Rage Band at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Paul Taylor at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 3:30 p.m.
• Woodshed Prophets at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.

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Saturday, June 4: Gregg Allman headlines Taste of Syracuse tonight

Greg Allman headlines tonight as Taste of Syracuse continues in downtown Syracuse. Admission to the event is free. It's a great event and a chance to support local restaurants.

Here's today's music lineup:

• Main Stage South Bay (1 p.m.), Shakedown (2:15 p.m.), Miss 3 (3:30 p.m.), Just Joe and The Janglers (4:45 p.m.), Kane (6 p.m.), Super 400 (7:15 p.m.), Gregg Allman (9 p.m.)
• Verizon Stage No Xcuses (11 a.m.), The Fab Cats (noon), Professional Victims (1:15 p.m.), Pale Green Stars (2:30 p.m.), House on a Spring (3:45 p.m.), The Reissues (5 p.m.), The Flashcubes (6:15 p.m.), 3 Inch Fury (7:45 p.m.), One Hard Krank (9:15 p.m.)
• Champion Stage Local Talent Showcase (noon-5 p.m.), Soul Risin’ (6 p.m.), Stroke (7:15 p.m.), Custom Taylor Band (9 p.m.)

Also today

• The Barrigar Brothers, and  Larry Hoyt and Eileen Rose at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 4 p.m. - BBQ at 5:30 p.m. - $15 music, $8 dinner.
• Black Throat Wind, Bridge Under Fire, Counterpursuit, Papership, Relic of Apollo, Kirsten Joy Kerlin, Feast of the Superb Owl and Liberty and the Amity at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt(, 6:30 p.m. - $8.
• Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, Brandi Carlile and the Secret Sisters at Constellation Brands- Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. $25, $40, $50.
• Enter the Haggis at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Cafe (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13 for students.
• Hope Road at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the clubs

• Abe’s Waterfront (8527 Greig St., Sodus Point) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Alvord House (5 E. Main St., Marcellus) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse) - Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 9:30 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville) - Bob Greco Band
  
• Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square) - Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
  
• Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey) - Degenerators, 9 p.m.
  
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - I Am Fool, 10 p.m.
  
• Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Elephant Shoes, 7 p.m.
  
• Riverforest Park Campgroun (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport) - Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Extremists, 9 p.m.
  
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Crimescene, 8 p.m.
  
• Slickers Tavern (3132 Route 28, Old Forge) - Smart Alec
  
• Steve’s Restaurant (401 Milton Ave.) Mark Zane and Friend, 6:30 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) - Emerald City, 10 p.m.
  
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) - Smokin’, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, June 3: Taste of Syracuse kicks off today in Clinton Square

Taste of Syracuse kicks off the summer festival season today at noon in downtown Syracuse. Admission to the event is free. It's a great event and a chance to support local restaurants.

Here's today's music lineup:

Main Stage: Kim Monroe and Chris Eaves (noon), Silent Fury (1:15 p.m.), Mike McKay (2:30 p.m.), Syracuse Academy of Science’s Atom Band (3:45 p.m.), Square Pegs (5:30 p.m.), Gridley Paige (7 p.m.), Radio Fever (8:15 p.m.), Under the Gun (9:30 p.m.)

Verizon Stage (Clinton Square): Just Joe (noon), The Wannabees (1:45 p.m.), Colin Aberdeen (3 p.m.), The Fabulous Ripcords (4:15 p.m.), The Barndogs (5:30 p.m.), The Nasty Truth (7:20 p.m.), The Goonies (9 p.m.)

Champion Stage (Erie Boulevard West): Catastrophe Me (4 p.m.), White Picket Fence (4:45 p.m.), The Black Lockets (5:30 p.m.), The Failed States (6:15 p.m.), Reckless Drivin’ (7 p.m.), Prime Time (8:45 p.m.)

Also today

• The Henhouse Prowlers at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $14 for seniors, $10 for students, free under 18. 
• The Wiyos at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20. 
• The Barrigar Brothers, and  Larry Hoyt and Eileen Rose at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 4 p.m. - BBQ at 5:30 p.m. - $15 music, $8 dinner.
• Black Throat Wind, Bridge Under Fire, Counterpursuit, Papership, Relic of Apollo, Kirsten Joy Kerlin, Feast of the Superb Owl and Liberty and the Amity at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt(, 6:30 p.m. - $8.
• Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs, Brandi Carlile and the Secret Sisters at Constellation Brands- Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. $25, $40, $50.
• Enter the Haggis at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Cafe (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13 for students.
• Hope Road at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Ithaca Festival continues at The Commons, Ithaca
• Trishstock 2011 with Stone Soul Foundation, Cry To The Blind, Titanium Black, Born Again Rebels, Incinerate The Fallen, Malachai, Shattered Envy, Bastard Squad and Truman Highway at D.S. Humphrey’s, Oswego, 4 p.m.
6/3-6/4: Taste Of Syracuse (Clinton Square, Syracuse) 6/3: Ray LaMontagne, Brandi Carlile (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) 6/3: Josh Groban (HSBC Arena, Buffalo)

At the clubs

• Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount) - Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.) - Fab Five Paul, 7 p.m.
• Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) - Frank & Burns, 9 p.m.
• Bull & Bear Pub (1125 E Water St.) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) - Time Line, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Michael Crissan, 10 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road) - Smoking Loons, 8 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Nothing But Einsteins, 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, 7:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - Flipside, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown) - Lisa Lee Band, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Letizia Duo, 10 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.) - Kanjira, 6 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Smart Alec, 9:30 p.m.
• Uno Chicago Grill (520 Towne Drive, Fayetteville) - Donna Leigh, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, June 2: Tim Reynolds at the Westcott tonight

Tim Reynolds and TR3 along with Tinted Image and Lee Terrace perform at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door.

Also today

• Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series with the Custom Taylor Band and Mike McJat at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations appreciated
• Ithaca Festival kicks off at The Commons, Ithaca

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Donna Colton and One Troublemaker at Tinker’s Guild, Auburn, 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Bitterman’s at Pine Grove (4050 Milton Ave., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Extremists at Devaney’s Barbecue (9347 Stickel Road, Weedsport), 6 p.m.
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Parker’s Grille & Tap House, Auburn, 8:30 p.m.
• Party On The Patio with Dave Hawthorn at Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m. 
• McArdell and Westers at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Quickchange at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• DJ SugarBea r at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.

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