Wednesday, August 31: Bruno Mars at Chevy Court tonight

Bruno Mars

Pop and R&B phenom, Bruno Mars does a free show tonight at Chevy Court on the grounds of the New York State Fair. Admission is included in the price of your fair ticket. The show starts at 8 p.m.

More free music at the fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 11 a.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Salt City Brass, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Buddy Valastro (‘Cake Boss”), Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Salt City Brass, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Salt City Brass, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Matise Masie Ensemble, Pan-African Village
• 5 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – Merry Mischief, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. - About Time, West End Var and Grille
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Restless Soul, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Bruno Mars, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Bobby Green and the Cut Above, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• The Fabulous Ripcords at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St., Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Ghost Riders at the Village Park Grandstand (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Skaneateles Festival: Pianist Jon Nakamatsu at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub & Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 30: Journey and Foreigner at the fair tonight

Journey with Foreigner and Night Ranger are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at $55 and $65. And while you're at the fair, don't miss Fritz's Polka Band who are doing three shows today on the Special Events Stage behind the International Building (2, 4, and 5:30 p.m.).

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 11 a.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Midtown Men, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Drumcliffe Irish Dancers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Fritz’s Polka Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Fritz’s Polka Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Michael and Angela Lynn, Pan-African Village
• 5 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – Fritz’s Polka Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Scoundrels, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Ronnie Dunn, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – As Is, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Big D hosts Open Jam at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Micaroni & Vulcano at Yesterday’s Royal (14 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, August 29: REO Speedwagon at Chevy Court tonight

REO Speedwagon hits the stage at Chevy Court tonight at 8 p.m. Admission is included in the price of your fair ticket.

More free live music at the Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
  
• 11 a.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
  
• 12 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 12 p.m. – Mahoney Irish Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
  
• 2 p.m. – Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chevy Court
  
• 2 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 2 p.m. – Mahoney Irish Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 3 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
  
• 3 p.m. – The Ancient African Pharaohs, Pan African Village
  
• 4 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
  
• 4 p.m. – Enzian Bavarian Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 5 p.m. – Michael and Angela Lynn, Pan-African Village
  
• 5 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
  
• 5:30 p.m. – Enzian Bavarian Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 6 p.m. – Senior Moment Band, Grange Building
  
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
  
• 7:30 p.m. – Mondays, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
  
• 8 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
  
• 8 p.m. – REO Speedwagon, Chevy Court
  
• 8 p.m. – Diversity, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• David Anthony at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Freestyle w/George Leija at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Joanne Perry and  Wendy Ramsay host Open Mic at Tipp Hill Cafe, Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, August 28: Three Doors Down at the fair tonight

Three Doors Down with Saving Abel and SafetySuit are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at $15 and $40.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Corey Sky, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – G-Riot Voices, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Allstar Weekend, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, Shamrocks
• 2 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Corey Sky, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – The Ancient African Pharaohs, Pan African Village
• 4 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Adi Shakti World Fusion Belly Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – J-Project, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Tweedlers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Light Blue, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Diamond Sunday, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – KC and the Sunshine Band, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Michael and Angela Lynn, Pan-African Village

Also today

• Pickin’ in the Pasture runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Pasture Grounds (2515 Covert Road Route 414, Lodi). Today's lineup includes Remington Ryde, Goldwing Express and The Pasture Kids. Admission is $15.
• Joe Bell Benefit with The Prison City Rockers at Auburn Correctional Facility Recreation Center, Sennett, 1 p.m.
• Community Drum Circle at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation. 
• Rockin’ The Bay with Magical Mystery Tour and others in Downtown Alexandria Bay, noon
• Central Chapter of the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers Association.at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission
• Blake Shelton and Aaron Lewis at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m. -$37.50, $49.50.

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4:30 p.m.
• Jerry Cali  at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Dunes and the DelTunes at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.
• Chris Farrar at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Joe Donelan, Cato and Gary at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Miss E at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Phil Petroff and Natural Fact at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• WoodStone at Creekside Books & Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, August 27: Selena Gomez at the fair and more

Selena Gomez and the Scene are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available at $38 and $48.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Downhome Country Cloggers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Harrington School of Irish Step Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Matie Masie Duo, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Curtis Stone, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Downhome Country Cloggers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Harrington School of Irish Step Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – The Ancient African Pharaohs, Pan African Village
• 4 p.m. – Downhome Country Cloggers, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Hover, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Adanfo, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Hover, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, Grange Building
• 6:30 p.m. – Brass Inc., West End Bar and Grille
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – South Bay, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Kickin’ Rhythm Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Trace Adkins, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Stevie Wolf, Pan-African Village

Also today

• Childhood’s End headlines Islanfest tonight at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). Music starts at 5:45 p.m.
• Pickin’ in the Pasture continues from 11 a.m to 10 p.m.
at the Pasture Grounds (2515 Covert Road Route 414, Lodi). Today’s lineup includes Straight Drive, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Travers Chandler and Avery County, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper and Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road. Admission is $30. Kids under.16 admitted free.
• Another Breath, Plus Achilles, All Teeth, Victims and The Curl and Drag at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m.
• The Big Break at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m.
• Lyle Lovett at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $35, $50, $65.
• Strings Attached: A Summer Guitar Summit featuring Tom Rasely, My New Obsession, Roy Coston and Thistle Dew at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m .- $15 adults, $10 students.
• Skaneateles Festival: The Marcus Roberts Trio at Brook Farm (2870 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.- $20-$26.
• The Machine at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m.- $20 at the gate.

At the clubs

• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephant Shoes, 4 p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Mark Macri, 9 p.m.
• Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse) - Smokin, 9:30 p.m.
• Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square) - George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Billionaires, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Tommy Connors,10 p.m.
• College Street Café (34 College St., Clinton) - Mark Zane and Friends, 10 p.m.
• Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport) - Dave Wolever, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato) – Monster Machine, 8 p.m.
• Crow’s Nest (415 Boodys Hill Road, Waterloo) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Grupo Pagan
• Earth Tones Coffeehouse (6197 Route 31, Cicero) - East of Earth, 7 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Killaton, Undergang, Psychopath, One Kills All ,10 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton) - Just Joe, 5 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - 3’s a Crowd Band, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Barbecue (201 First St., Liverpool) - Miss E. and Dovetail Joint , 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Extremists,10 p.m.
• Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - The Bomb, 8 p.m.
• Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown) - Gina Rose and GForce, 9 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Wannabees, 2 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) - Malachai, 9 p.m.
• Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool) - Frenay and Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Mojo, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Fully Loaded Band,10 p.m.
• Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls) - 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) - Brass Exchange, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, August 26: Ne-Yo and Cee Lo Green headline at the fair

Cee Lo Green

Fresh from his run as a judge on The Voice, Cee Lo Green hops on the Grandstand stage tonight along with Ne-Yo. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $55. Two great acts perform today at Chevy Court. Gym Class Heroes perform at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. you can enjoy Three Dog Night. Admission to Chevy Court shows are free with paid Fair admission.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Cloggers, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Lindsey Mae, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 2 p.m. – Gym Class Heroes, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Cloggers, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Lindsey Mae, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 4 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Cloggers, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Bells of Harmony, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – ESP, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Jacque Kofi Thomas, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Adirondack Mountain Cloggers, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Gina Rose and G-Force, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Adirondack Mountain Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Three Dog Night, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – One Nation, Pan-African Village

Also today

• Pickin’ in the Pasture: A four-day festival held at Pastrure Grounds (2515 Covert Road, Route 414, Lodi). Runs Fri. noon-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is $80 for weekend; $15 for Sun, $25 for Fri.; $30 for Sat. Kids under 16 admitted free.
• BB King and Buddy Guy at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $25 lawn, $40, $50, $65 reserved
• Perpetual Groove and Steep at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Skaneateles Festival: Pianist Marcus Roberts at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24 adults.
• Downtown Mile at Market Street Park, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park, Skaneateles, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Abe's Waterfront Boathouse Bar and Grill (8527 Greig St., Sodus Point) Extremists, 9 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 6 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) – Mark Macri and Trainwreck, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Virgil Cain, 10 p.m.
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dean and Hutson, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Rick Pallatto, 7:30 p.m.
• Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 10 p.m.
• Delphia’s Restaurant and Bar (236 Genesee St., Chittenango) - Music Now and Then, 8:30 p.m.
• Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – Rockin’ On The River with Johnny Bender, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – South Bay , 6 p.m.; eXpoZure with Last Call, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7:30 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Sugardaddys, 9:30 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Gary Branch, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Hand of Fate , 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Disappointing the Family, 9 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - The Guise, 6 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Frank and Burns, 8:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Letizia Duo, 10 p.m.
Ave., Solvay) – Chris Lizzi and The Revolutionary Music Group, 9 p.m.
• Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) - Jerry Cali, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Brown Skin
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Stone Soul Foundation
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6:30 p.m.; Stuck On Stupid, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 7;30 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Smart Alec, 6 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Entourage

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Thursday, August 25: Maroon 5 headlines tonight’s opening concert at the NYS Fair

Maroon 5

The great New York State Fair opens today and tonight, Maroon 5 and Train kick off this year’s Grandstand entertainment lineup. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35. Two great acts perform today at Chevy Court. The Pointer Sisters take the stage at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. you can enjoy Larry Gaitlin and the Gaitlin Brothers. Admission to Chevy Court shows are free with paid Fair admission.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Lake Effect Bluegrass, Grange Building
12 p.m. – Hot Country Line Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 2 p.m. – The Pointer Sisters, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Lake Effect Bluegrass, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Lake Effect Bluegrass, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Los Vega, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Brownskin Band, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Los Vega, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 6:30 p.m. – Sarah Horner Band, West End Bar and Grille
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Beatlemania Again, Talent Showcase Stage
• 8 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – Larry Gaitlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Brownskin Band, Pan-African Village

Also tonight

• Pickin’ in the Pasture: A four-day festival held at Pastrure Grounds (2515 Covert Road, Route 414, Lodi). Runs Thurs. 3-10 p.m., Fri. noon-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is $80 for weekend; $15 for Thurs. and Sun, $25 for Fri.; $30 for Sat. Kids under 16 admitted free.
• Kittie, Capricorn Black, Diamond Plate, Armed with Valor, Dirge Within and Kill the Maestro at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $7.
• The Honky Tonk Hindooz at Casey Park Amphitheater, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Community Band at Bullhead Point, Fulton, 7 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• The Doobie Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7:30 p.m. - $23.50 lawn, $31, $50.50, $66 reserved.
• Skaneateles Festival: So Percussion at Skaneateles High School (49 E. Elizabeth St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24 adults

At the clubs

• Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing) - Joe Whiting and Terry Quill, 7 p.m.
• Borio's Restaurant (8891 McDonells Parkway, Cicero) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 7 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 S. First St., Liverpool) - Jeff Meloling, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Mere Mortals, 10 p.m.
• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – Smart Alec, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Pale Green Stars.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Mark Macri, 7 p.m.
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – Silent Fury, 8 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Kosta’s Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) - Party On The Patio’ with Jon Liebing, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Flipside, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Dirty Birds
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Chris Mosley and John Schulte, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Open Mic with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Prime Steak House (313 S. Geddes St.) – Andy Rudy, 8 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) – The Guise, 7 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – McArdell and Westers, 8 p.m.
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) – Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Los Blancos, 5:30 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - George Leija, 5 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 Miller, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 24: Free outdoor concerts and more tonight

Alan Taylor and Friends perform tonight at Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool as the Liverpool is the Place concert series wraps for 2011. Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

More free concerts

• Skaneateles Festival: So Percussion at Skaneateles, 49 E. Elizabeth St., Skaneateles, 11 a.m.
• Mario DeSantis Orchestra at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• Mark Hoffman Band at Goettel Park (755 N.Main St. (Route 11), Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Smokin’ at the Manlius Village Centre (1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius), 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at the Village Park Grandstand (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Four40East and Marcus Anderson in the 400 block of South Salina Street, 7 p.m. 
• Ron Spencer Band at Market Street Park Pavilion, Auburn, 6 p.m.
• Auburn Civic Band at Auburn Nursing Home, Auburn, 7 p.m.

Also tonight

• Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $32.50 lawn, $85 reserved.
• George Thorogood and the Destroyers at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom, Verona, 8 p.m. - $45, $50, $60.

At the clubs

• About Time at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Trampled Underfoot at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Open Mike at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.)

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Tuesday, August 23: Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater

Auburn Public Theater

Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn) hosts Tuesday Night Music Sessions starting at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy poetry, local musicians, games, and more. Admission is just $2.

Also tonight

• Stone Soul Foundation at Hoopes Park, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (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.
  Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Alex Boatman and Ben Jovi at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Micaroni & Vulcano at Yesterday’s Royal (Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 6 p.m.

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Monday, August 22: Nasty Truth with Mark Hoffmann in Liverpool tonight

Liverpool is the Place concert series wraps tonight

Nasty Truth with Mark Hoffmann perform tonight at Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool as part of  Liverpool is the Place concert series. Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Freestyle with George Leija at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Merry Mischief at O’Connor’s Main Street Irish Pub, Fair Haven, 6 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation at Station 58, Syracuse
• Joanne Perry and Wendy Ramsay host Open Mic at Tipp Hill Cafe, Syracuse, 6;30 p.m.

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Sunday, August 21: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Dave Frisina

Plenty to do today. Here's what's going on:

• TK99 Soundcheck Live with host Dave Frisina featuring Miss E at Shifty’s Bar (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5  suggested donation.
• Tom Vaadi at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Chermesky Fest 2011: A Tribute To Auburn  with The Great Chermesky, Summer Cult, 2nd Comin, Neil Jung & Crazy Hoss, Ahmest!, Peter House, End Process and others at Market Street Park Pavilion, Auburn, Noon to 9 p.m.

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Call Me Crazy at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 5 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Cavallario’s Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 3 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Mike McKay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Boneyard (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Tuff Luck Horns at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, August 20: Hottest Chick-n-Wing Fest today at Syracuse's Inner Harbor

Syracuse's Inner Harbor will be jumping today as the annual Hottest Chick-n-Wing Fest kicks into high gear. The event features great music, amazing wings, local vendors, contests, fireworks, and much more. Today's music lineup includes Los Blancos (3 p.m.), 3 Inch Fury (6 p.m.), and Think Pink (Pink Floyd tribute band - 9 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. Admission is free.

Also today

• The annual Chenango Blues Fest continues at the Chenango County Fairgrounds (East Main Street, Norwich).  Today's Main Stage lineup includes Gina Sicilia (12 p.m.), Honey Island Swamp Band (1:40 p.m.), Ana Popovic (3:50 p.m.), James Cotton (6:30 p.m.) and North Mississippi Allstar Duo featuring Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson (8:40 p.m.).  Admission is $25 at the gate.
• 10Fest 2011 faturing Drip Cult, Feast of the Superb Owl, Human Lanterns, Lebanese Blonde, Short Notice, Summer People, Utility Life, Vapor People, You and Yours and Ohne-Ka and the Burning River at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 5 p.m. - $10.
• Islandfest featuring Big Eyed Phish (the Dave Matthews tribute band) and The Z- Bones at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 5:30 p.m.
• The Big Break at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m.
• Syracuse Opera and the Syracuse Violin Academy at Armory Square’s Candlelight Series (corner of West Jefferson and Fayette streets), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Rhythm Method at Solvay Field Days, Solvay, 7 p.m.
• Skaneateles Festival: East Coast Chamber Orchestra at Brook Farm (2870 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $20-$26 adults.
• Tony Bennett at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (Finger Lakes Community College campus, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $45, $85, $125.
• Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. -  $20 adults, $15 students.

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Disappointing the Family, 9:30 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Red Spider, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) - Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Sheela Tucker and About Time Band, 9 p.m.
• Buttonwood Grove Winery (5986 Route 89, Romulus) - Donna Colton and the Troublemakers, 1 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Hendry,6 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dark Hollow
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) – Anthony Green
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Capricorn Black, Zadoc and the Nightmare, Descending Angel, God Astray, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Sugardaddys, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Tuff Luck Horns, 10 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Walking Wounded, 9:30 p.m.
• Mission Restaurant (304 E. Onondaga St.) - Screaming Meemies, 10 p.m.
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Joe Sweet Trio, 2 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Ron Spencer Band, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – One Hard Krank, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Smart Alec, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Emerald City, 3 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Vitamin X., 9:30 p.m.
• The Wheelhouse (24 Habor Lane Rd., Union Springs) - Marty Lee Flynn and Shannon Rae, 6 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Sharp Dressed Penguins, 9 p.m.

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Friday, August 19: Chengano Blues Fest and more tonight

The annual Chenango Blues Fest kicks off tonight at the Chenango County Fairgrounds (East Main Street, Norwich). Music starts at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $25 at the gate. Tonight's lineup includes Tas Cru (7:15 p.m.) and Mississippi Heat (8:30 p.m.).

Also tonight

• Give Us Jersey, Slient Scenario, Nextake,  The Soul Within in the lounge, Born Again Savages, The Whatafuocos and Formerly Unnamed at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $7.
• Skaneateles Festival: The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24 for adults.
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park, Skaneateles, 7 p.m.
• Hottest Chick-n-Wing Fest with Kane (6 p.m.) and Blue Machine (7:30 pm.), and Under the Gun (9 p.m.) at Inner Harbor, Syracuse, 6 p.m.  Gates open at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
• Jim Mullen at Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta

At the clubs

• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Country. The Goods, 5 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Chapter Eleven, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –Headin’ South, 7:30 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – The Bob Lyna Trio, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dave Wolever, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Wildhoney
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Zero Point Zero, 6 p.m.; Super Fine Behind, The Rest of Us, The Scoundrels, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Sellouts, 9 p.m.
• Gary’s Sports Bar (111 W. Bridge St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 10 p.m.
• Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Matt Douglas, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Mark Macri, 7 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Morris and the Hepcats, 6 p.m.
• Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 8 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - J.D. & Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Frostbit Blue, 5 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Pop Rox, 9:30 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Sheela Tucker & AboutTime Band
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - Ryan Burdick, 5:30 p.m.
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) - Anthony Joseph Swingtet, 7:30 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Tiger, 8:30 p.m.
• Rosies Tuscarora (3566 N Lake Rd., Erieville) - Hendry, 7 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 9:30 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Chopping Block, 6 p.m.; Brass Inc., 10 p.m.
• Swallow's (1914 South Ave.) – Out Takes, 9 p.m.
• Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica) - Mark Zane and Friends, 8 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Papa Joe Band, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Letizia and the Z Band, 9 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Smokin’, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, August 18: Amy Gallinton and Stillwater at Kellish Hill Farms tonight

Amy Gallinton and Stillwater

Amy Gallatin and Stillwater headline tonight at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Mario DeSantis Orchestra on the front lawn of Lorenzo State Historic Site (17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia), 6:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• Salsa Son Timba at Skiddy Park (300 Oswego St.), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Skaneateles Festival: East Coast Chamber Orchestra at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24 for adults.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Firemen’s Field Days, Hannibal
• The Funky Blu Roots at Casey Park Amphitheater, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Community Band at Bullhead Point, Fulton, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Borio's Restaurant (8891 McDonells Parkway, Cicero) - Grupo Pagan, 7 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Isreal Hagan, 7:30 p.m.
• Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica) – Prime Time Horns, 8 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool) - Jeff Meloling, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dark Hollow , 6:30 p.m.
• Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – Jambake with Last Train Out, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Johnny Rawls
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Industrial Goth Night, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 9 p.m.
• Kosta’s Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) - Party On The Patio with Marty Lee Flynn and Shannon Rae, 7 p.m.
• Laci's Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - SoHo Trio, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – TJ Sacco, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Lisa Lee Trio, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars, 9 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Emerald City, 5:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Poor Tim, 9 p.m.
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) – Fab Five Paul, 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 Band, 8 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - George Leija, 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Traders, 9 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 17: Music for a summer evening in and around the ‘Cuse

Joe Whiting performs in Central Square tonight

Here are some great live music events going on this evening:

• Ed Goetz and the Silver Spurs at Lonergan Park (behind the Stickley Furniture showroom on Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. – Free admission.
• Joe Whiting at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St. (Route 11), Central Square), 6 p.m. – Free admission.
• Mark Zane and Friends in Gazebo Park, Manlius, 6:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• Better than Bowling at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Still Kickin’ at the Village Park Grandstand (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Auburn Civic Band at Owasco Fire Hall, Auburn, 7 p.m.
  
• Zach Deputy at the Kirkland Art Center (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Terry Fator at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - $45/55/65

At the clubs

• Frank and Burns at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• John Spillett Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Daniella’s Steakhouse (670 State Fair Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• Phantom Acoustic Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 16: What’s going on in and around the ‘Cuse

• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Rick Alviti tribute to Elvis Presley at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $30.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Hoopes Park, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• The Jackson twins Magicians at Village Gazebo, Weedsport,l 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 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.
• Big D hosts open mike at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Micaroni & Vulcano at Yesterday’s Royal, Sylvan Beach, 6 p.m.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Finger lakes Gaming and Racetrack, Farmington, 2 p.m.

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Monday, August 15: Live music in and around the ‘Cuse

Custom Taylor Band in Liverpool tonight

Here’s what’s going on this rainy summer Monday:

• Custom Taylor Band at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• North Water and Friends wraps the summer edition of Bridgeport- Lakeport Concerts in the Park at Chapman Park (Bushnell Shore Road off Route 31, Lakeport), 6:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• Sean Mags at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Tommy Barr at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Freestyle with George Leija at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, August 14: Honor Bright farewell performance at Lost Horizon

Honor Bright

It’s the end of the road for Honor Bright and to mark the occasion, the band will be performing at Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.). Also performing are Holding Solace, Groundbreaking Ceremony, Still Rings True, Lights Out Dancing and Sunset Atlantic. Music starts at 2 p.m.

Also today

• Feast of The Assumption Festival with The Gary Dunes Band, The Music Makers and Paulo & Tony at St. Francis Of Assisi Parish, Auburn, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Capt. Squeeze and The Zydeco Moshers at Clifton Commons, Clifton Park, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling Featuring Sharon Allen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Izzo’s White Barn Winery (6624 Cayuga Road, Cayuga), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Wolffy’s Grill & Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 5 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Holiday Express Polka Band at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• The Sarah Horner Band at Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Mojo at Cavallario’s Top Of The Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 3 p.m.
• Terri at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Mike Sims and Stan Prez Lee at Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, August 13: Mario DeSantis Band in Armory Square tonight

Mario DeSantis Band at Armory Square tonight

The Mario DeSantis Band headlines this evening as part of the Armory Square Candlelight Series. The free event takes place at the corner of West Jefferson and Fayette Street. Music starts at 7 p.m.

Also today

Islandfest featuring 50/50 Band and The Barndogs at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 5:45 p.m.
• Guster, Jack’s Mannequin and Ra Ra Riot at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (Finger Lakes Community College campus, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $26 lawn, $36 reserved.
• Motograter, Brace, Dead Before Dawn, Dear Mr. Deadman and One Step from Falling at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7:30 p.m.
• Skaneateles Festival featuring works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and others at Brook Farm (2870 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $20-$26 adults
• Paul McKenna Band at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults.
• Dar Williams at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $30.
• Founder’s Day Festival with Mark Doyle and The Maniacs and Last Train Out (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on Downtown Genessee Street and That 79s Band (7 to 10 p.m.) at Market Street Park Pavilion, Auburn
• Bright Lights and Country Music at Community Park Gazebo, Clyde, 8 p.m.
• Patrick Strump of Fall Out Boy at Mohawk Place, Buffalo
• Atmosphere, Evidence, Blueprint at Northern Lights, Clifton Park

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Bonecasters Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Marty Lee Flynn and Shannon Rae, 4 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Master Thieves, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Walking Wounded, 9:30 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – Leonard James, 6 p.m.
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Mojo, 7 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – Extremists, 7 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Under the Gun , 5 p.m.; New Day, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Corrado’s (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Square Pegs, 10 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Smokin, 8 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Stone River, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Eric Tessmer
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – One Sweet World, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Stemm, Descending Angel, When Everything Fails, Spire, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Jon Liebing, 7 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Michael Weiss, 9 p.m.
• Legends Rock Bar (1598 Rt.12, Gales Ferry) – Nick Mulpagano, 8 p.m.
• Legend’s Sports Bar (Erie Blvd., Rome) - Short Bus, 10 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – The Bob Greco Band, 8 p.m.
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• MVCC Theater (MVCC, Utica) - The Fab Five, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Tommy Barr, 8 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Gary Dunes Band, 10 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – In Theory , 2 p.m.; Doug and Dave, 6:30 p.m.
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• Pine Grove (County Route 17, Bernhards Bay) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – John Glen Band, 9 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - The Guise, 7 p.m.
• The Rongovian Embassy (1 W. Main St., Trumansburg) - 2 Hour Delay, 11 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Screen Test, 9 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - Emerald City, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – The DT’s and 40 Rod Lightning
• TI Club (21496 Clubhouse Dr., Wellesley Island) - Fab Five Paul, 8 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Bernie Clark and the Rhythm Sharks, 9:30 p.m.
• Wander Inn (County Rte. 23, Constantia) - North Shore Bike ’n’ Blues Show, 2 p.m.
• Wayside Irish Pub (101 East Main St Elbridge) - The Funky Blu Roots with Tom Townsley and Lenny Milano, 8 p.m.
• The Wheelhouse (24 Habor Lane Rd., Union Springs) - Aaron Austin Band, 7 p.m.
• The Works (19 S. Main St., Jordan) - Black Ice, 6 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Mine, 9 p.m.

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Friday, August 12: 95X Sausage Fest at Paper Mill Island tonight

Paper Mill Island Amphitheater

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, All That Remains, Egypt Central, Seven Day Sonnet, Bobaflex and Burn Halo will perform at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville) as part of Sausage Fest. Music starts at 5 p.m. and admission is $15 at the gate/

Also tonight

• Phantom Chemistry, Plus Milking Diamonds, Hotel Reverie, Arison Cain and Professional Victims at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7:30 p.m.
• Cincinnati Creek at Unity Hall (101 Vanderkemp Ave., Barneveld). 8 p.m.
• Skaneateles Festival with Andrew Russo and the Chiara Quartet at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24.
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park, Skaneateles, 7 p.m.
• Merry Mischief at Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, 6 p.m.
• Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, Easton Corbin, Justin Moore  at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

At the clubs

• Aherin Pub (3855 Split Rock Rd., Camillus) – Bright Lights & Country Music
• Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.) – Fab Five Paul, 7 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Lisa Lee Trio, 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 7:30 p.m.
• Carriage House Inn (300 Washington St., Watertown) - Cruise, 9 p.m.
• Carthage Elk's Lodge (511 Fulton St., Carthage) - Fulton Chain Gang, 8 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – The Buddy Barrette Band, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Mike Estep, 9 p.m.
• Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Sons Of The Queen, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Phil Henry and Gary Moon, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Teagan & The Tweeds
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Lockdown, 6 p.m.; Tempter, Stone Dead Forever, Just a Memory, 8 p.m.; Mark Zane and Mary Snell, 9 p.m.; eXpoZure, 10 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Paul Case, 7 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys. 9 p.m.
• Laci's Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - SoHo Trio, 7 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - J.D. & Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect Inn (7015County Route 17, Lacona) – Los Blancos, 6 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Chief Big Way featuring Joey Belladonna, 5 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – The Goods, 10 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – Professional Victims featuring Ashley Cox, Milking Diamonds, Phantom Chemistry and Hotel Reverie (8 p.m.)
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Glyfix, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – 3’s a Crowd Band, 8 p.m.
• O’Connor’s Main St. Pub (Main St., Fair Haven) – Magical Mystery Tour, 8 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Bert Scholl & Friends, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Daddario Duo, 8:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Bill Oeinck, 4:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 9 p.m.
• Ship and Shore (56 Keller Road, CentMichael Crissanral Square) – Cruise, 8 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Dark Hollow, 8 p.m.
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) – Flipside, 6 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – White Trash Assassins, 9 p.m.
• Tinker's Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) – Multi-Class Reunion with The Funky Blu Roots, 8 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Hodson and Donelan, 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – The Billionaires, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, August 11: Lots of free concerts in and around the 'Cuse

Kick back and enjoy some great live music tonight under the stars. Here are some free concerts to enjoy:

Grupo Pagan is in Hamilton tonight

• J.D. and the Nashville Ramblers wrap the 2011 Concert Series at Sullivan Park (Lake Street, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m. 
• Grupo Pagan wrap the Concerts in the Park summer series at Hamilton Village Green (Route 12, Hamilton), 7 p.m.
• Marion Meadows as part of the Jazz in the City series in the parking lot of Pomco (Grant Avenue and James Street), 7 p.m. 
• The Flyin’ Column at St. Charles Church parking lot, Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
• Old Timers Band at Courthouse Park, Cortland, 7:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• Ernie Evans and the Florida State Bluegrass Band, and 
• Rebecca Colleen and the Chore Lads at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Skaneateles Festival featuring a chamber music concert featuring works by Haydn, Poulenc and Messiaen at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$24.
• Randy Travis at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $60, $65, $75.
• Virtual Boy, DJ Cutman and Pax Effex at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $13 at the door.

At the clubs

• Tom Barnes at Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Cousin Jake at Devaney’s Barbecue (9347 Stickel Road, Weedsport), 6:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Kosta’s Bar & Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Grind at Riverside Inn (930 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Tim Herron Solo at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6:30 p.m.
• Hijinx, Dead Holiday, HellBomb at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St. ) 10:30 p.m. .
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dr. Killdean at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar, 1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Radio Fever at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge, 7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Borio’s Restaurant, McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub, 4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 10: Zach Deputy at the Westcott and more

Zach Deputy

Zach Deputy performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) Jeff Bujak and Sophistafunk open the show, which starts at 8 p.m.

Free outdoor shows

• Smokin’ at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• The Tweedlers at Gaines Park (East Main Street, Sherburne), 6 p.m.
• Thunder Canyon at the Manlius Village Centre (1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius), 6:30 p.m.
• Miss E at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St., Central Square), 7 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at the Village Park Grandstand (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• The Buddy Barrette Band at Market Street Park Pavilion, Auburn, 6 p.m.

Also tonight

• Bane, Like Wolves, Still Rings True, Downfall and Revoked at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - $9.99.
• Songwriters Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Journey, Foreigner, Night Ranger at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

At the clubs

• Frank & Burns at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
  
• Phantom Acoustic Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
  
• Radio Fever at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
  
• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
  
• Open Mic at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.)

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Tuesday, August 9: Free outdoor concerts in and around the 'Cuse

After FX

Kick back and enjoy some live music tonight in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on:

• After FX at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• The Billionaires at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater, off Wetzel Road, Clay, 6 p.m.
• Four On The Floor at Hoopes Park, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Dan Duggan & Tom Hodgson at Village Gazebo, Weedsport, 7 p.m.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Pulaski Park, New York Mills, 6:30 p.m.

 Also tonight

• Selena Gomez and The Scene at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
• Bob Dylan, Leon Russell at Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center

At the clubs

• Colin Aberdeen at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 10 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 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, August 8: Gary Frenay and the Fab Cats tonight in Lakeport

Gary Frenay and the Fab Cats perform tonight at Chapman Park, Bushnell Shore Road off Route 31, Lakeport. The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m.


Also tonight

• Salsa Son Timba at Johnson Park, corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free admission.   
• Fritz's Polka Band  at Wayne County Fair, Palmyra, 5 p.m.
• Soul Injection on the grounds of the Rome Art and Community Center (308 W. Bloomfield St., Rome), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Summer Festival Orchestra at the Schine Student Center’s Goldstein Auditorium, Syracuse University, 7 p.m. - Free Admission. 
• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Freestyle with George Leija at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• John McConnell at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
  

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Sunday, August 7: New Riders of the Purple Sage in the ‘Cuse today

New Riders of the Purple Sage headline today’s music lineup as the Middle Ages Brewery celebrates its 16th anniversary in Leavenworth Park (120 Wilkinson St.). Sirsy, The Dig, Animal Pants, Dark Hollow and the Packway Handle Bar will also perform. Music starts at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Arts and Wine Festival in Cortland

There’s music all day in Courthouse Park (Church and Greenbush Streets, Cortland) as part of the Arts and Wine Festival. Performers include the Cortland Area Flute Ensemble (10 a.m.), the Basin Street Band (11 a.m.), the Steve Daniels Trio (noon), the Djug Django Gypsy Swing Band (1 p.m.), the Cortland contingent of the Syracuse Chorale (2 p.m.), jazz percussion duo Drumaticymbalism (3 p.m.), the Crown City Brass (4 p.m.) and the Fall Creek Brass Band (5 p.m.). Admission is free.

Also today

• Fritz's Polka Band at Waldorf Park German-American Club, Scranton, PA, 2 p.m.
• Tim Conway and Friends at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - $65, $70, $80
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Puttin’ on the Ritz at the Kirkland Art Center at the Village Green (Park Row, Clinton), 6 p.m. – Free admission.
• Shirock, Junior Doctor, Bainbridge and Damaged in Transit at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt) 7 p.m.
• String Fling at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling
• Tim Conway and Friends at Turning Stone Casino Resort Showroom, Verona

At the clubs

• Brass, Inc. at the Elks Club (101 Cold Springs Road, Liverpool), 1 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Fuji Buffet (2960 Erie Blvd E.), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller Duo at Cross Lake Inn & Marina t Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Duo at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 5 p.m.
• Mark Macri and Trainwreck at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Mark Mazengarb & Loren Barrigar at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, August 6: Rusted Root at Paper Mill Island Amphitheatre, Baldwinsville

Rusted Root headlines tonight Islandfest at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). You and Yours opens the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30.

Also today

•  Fritz's Polka Band at Old Home Day, Vernon Center, NY, 10 a.m.; Sherrill-Kenwood Park Festival, 2 p.m.
• Magic of the Legendary Nightclub Era featuring Nick Mulpagano, Daniella Rausa and Tom Tortorelli plus dance contests and more at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m. - $30 for dinner and show.
• O.A.R., Soja and Kelley James at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $35.50.
• Borderline Suicide CD release party with special guests Spire, Sleep Arcadia, Embrace the Massacre and All That is Sacred at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m.
• Mark Mazengarb and Loren Barrigar at the Hall-Newman venue (36 New St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Fund For Sydney Socci Benefit with live music, DJ Hump and more Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 2 p.m.
• Cayuga Waterfont Arts & Music Festival with Short Bus, Dirt Farm, Last Train Out, Condor and Paul Taylor at Harris Park, Cayuga, 3 p.m.
• Chillin’ & Grillin BBQ Family & Friends Picnic’ with Armony Suites, Mike Sims and Brianna J at Cayuga County Fairgrounds, Weedsport, 3:30 p.m.
• Playing For Poverty Benefit’ with Magical Mystery Tour, Eliza, Bill Oeinck and AH! Ethernauts! at Ice Arena at War Memorial, Fulton, noon to 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Smokin, 7:30 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Cavallario’s Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay) - Bad Husbands Club, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Riddimwise, 10 p.m.
• Dox Grill (9170 Horse Shoe Islnd Rd., Clay) - Crazy Cabbie Davey, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Chains of Honor, Zadoc and the Nightmare, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - FabCats, 6 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - 3’s A Crowd Band, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Born Again Rebels, 3 p.m.; Les Fest 2011, 4 p.m.; Havoc Din , 5 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – J.D.and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Panini’s in the Park (7900 Green Lakes Rd., Fayetteville) - The Guise, 6 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Lisa Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Dave Wolever, 9 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Mark Macri, 7 p.m.
• River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Rd., Weedsport) - Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Bobby Green and a Cut Above, 9 p.m.
• Snubbing Post (Route 46 N., Rome) - Morris and the Hepcats, 10 p.m.
• Spencer's Ali (126 West 2nd St., Oswego) - John Lerner Band, 6 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Benny Mardones and The Hurricanes and Kane, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 9 p.m.

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'CMT's Next Superstar' winner Matt Mason to perform in Utica

Matt Mason, winner of CMT's Next Superstar, will be performing Sept. 17 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Matt is one of the opening acts for Luke Bryan's Tailgates and Tanlines tour, which kicks off Sept. 15.

Josh Thompson and Lee Brice are also part of the tour.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 12.

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Friday, August 5: Leon Redbone in Cazenovia tonight

Leon Redbone

Jazz and blues maestro Leon Redbone performs tonight at the Catherine Cummings Theater (16 Linklaen St., Cazenovia). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30.

Also tonight

• Soul Risin' at Brew at the Zoo at Rosamond Gifford Zoo (1 Conservation Place), 5:30 p.m. (sold out)
• Bon Jersey and Soul Mine at Islandfest at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater, (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). Music starts at 5:45 p.m. with fireworks to follow (10 p.m.). Admission is $10.
• Janet Clazzy and Jonathan Richard Cring at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church (5108 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m. - Free will offering.
• Robert Randolph and the Family Band at Saranac Brewery (811 Edward St., Utica), 7 p.m. - $26 at the door.
• Steve Earle with the Dukes and Duchesses (featuring Alison Moorer) at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $29.50, $36.50.
• Steepwater Band, Plus Grain Elevator, Super 400, Lee Terrace and Kirsten Joy Kerlin at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 9 p.m.
• Stevie Tombstone at Cayuga Museum Of Art, Auburn, 5 p.m.
• First Friday with A Cast Of Thousands at The Seward House, Auburn, 5 p.m.
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park, Skaneateles, 7 p.m.
• First Friday with Christopher Molloy at Gallery 54, Skaneateles, 6 p.m.
• String Fling’ at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling
• Merry Mischief at Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bella Domani (East Taft Rd., North Syracuse) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 6 p.m.
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• The Blarney Stone (28 S. Broad St., Norwich) – Master Thieves, 9 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Los Blancos, 10:30 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Larry Hoyt & Eileen Rose, 7 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Brown Skin, 7:30 p.m.
• Carthage Elk's Lodge (511 Fulton St., Carthage) - Fulton Chain Gang, 8 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Now and Then, 6 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 10 p.m.
• Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Fab 570, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Shakedown
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Smokin, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – 10:2 Midnight, 5 p.m.; East of Earth, 9 p.m.; Nothing But Einsteins, One Step From Falling , 10 p.m.
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – The Dingleberries, 8 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Flipside, 6 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - Custom Taylor Band , 9:30 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m.
• Laci's Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - Puente Flamenco, 7:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect Inn (7015County Route 17, Lacona) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 7 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – F5, 5 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – WoodStone, 8 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Mark Zane and Friends, 10 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Last Train Out, 6 p.m.; Live Wire, 9 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Celtic Rock Invasion, 8 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Verona VFW (4928 Spring Rd., Verona) - Pudge Band, 8 p.m.
• Village Perk Coffee House (156 Main St., Whitesboro) - Mark Zane and Friends, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Big Way with Joey Belladonna, 7;30 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Restless Souls, 6 p.m.

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Thursday, August 4: Jazz in the City series kicks off tonight

The BlackLites

The BlackLites kick off the 2011 edition of the Jazz in the City series at 7 p.m. in the Dunkin Bright parking lot (2648 S. Salina St.). The Gospel Music Workshop of America and Rev. Blessed Sikhosana and the Voices of Africa open the show. Admission is free.

Free outdoor concerts

• Nick Mulpagano at Sullivan Park (Lake Street, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m.
• Maria DeSantis Band at Ryder Park (5400 Butternut Drive, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m.
• Toby Walker at Hamilton Village Green (Route 12, Hamilton), 7 p.m.
• Shonuff at Market Street Park Pavilion, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Community Band at Bullhead Point, Fulton.
• About Time Band at Lakeland Park, Syracuse, 6:30 p.m.
• The Delaney Brothers at Courthouse Park, Cortland, 7 p.m.

Also tonight

• Les Dudek and Cousin Jake at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Party On The Patio with Kevin Barrigar at Kosta’s Bar & Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series’ with Zach Weber at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• String Fling’ at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling

At the clubs

• Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 East Shore Drive, Lansing) - Joe Whiting and Terry Quill, 7 p.m.
• Borio's Restaurant (8891 McDonells Parkway, Cicero) – Prime Time, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Headphones, 6:30 p.m.; Jaco, 10 p.m.
• Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport) – The DT’s and Brown Baggers, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff and Natural Fact
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Mojo, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars, 9:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• The Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Jamie Notarthomas, 7 p.m.
• Riverside Inn (930 S. First St., Fulton) – The Guise, 7 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Sirsy, 9 p.m.
• Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus) – Miss E & 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) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - George Leija, 5 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 Duo, 9 p.m.

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