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.