Friday, Sept. 30: Tom Dooley Choraliers at the fairgrounds

Tom Dooley Choraliers

The Tom Dooley Choraliers headline a night of Irish entertainment at the New York State Fairgrounds’ Empire Room. Flyin’ Column will also perfrom along with step dancers and more. The event starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Black 47 performs at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) as part of a fundraiser for Mary Masterpole, candidate for city auditor. The event starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $20.
• Larry and His Flask, Lionize, Feast of the Superb Owl and Arison Cain and the Halfway Home Orchestra at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Beatallica, Born Again Rebels and Bastard Squad at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 10 p.m.
• Liza Minelli at Seneca Niagara Casino
• Jackson Browne at Auditorium Theatre, Rochester
• Comas at the Kirkland Art Center Coffeehouse (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. $15.

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - MEB, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Cousin Jake, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Vitamine X, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Sheela Tucker & AboutTime Band, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – CX Tec Dinosaurs, 9 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) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Sirsy, 6:30 p.m.; Just Joe, 10 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - Michael Crissan, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Lockdown, 6 p.m.; Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Stripped, 9 pm.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Quick Change, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Miss E
• Mikey's Tavern (1717 Milton Ave., Solvay) - The Goods, 9:30 p.m.
• Moose Lodge (Milton and Willis Ave.) – Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m.
• Moose Lodge (305 Ontario St., Canandaigua) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 8 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - DT’s, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Frank and Burns, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Mark Zane and Friends, 10 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Donna Colton + One Troublemaker, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tipp Hillbillies, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and the Maniacs, 6:30 p.m.; Stuck On Stupid, 9 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) – Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Doc Apple, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Short Bus, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Neverly Brothers Band, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Big Way with Joey Belladonna, 7;30 p.m.
• Westvale Golf Club (Kasson Rd., Camillus) - Mike and Stan, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 29: Gordon Lightfoot in Ithaca tonight

Gordon Lightfoot

Legendary Canadian folk singer/songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot, performs at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca). Tickets are $29.50, $39.50, and $56.50.

Also tonight

• Conspirator featuring Disco Biscuits' Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Manhattan Project opens the show, which starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Harmonic Brass Munich at Cayuga Community College’s Irene Bisgrove Theater (197 Franklin St.), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Songwriters Live at Gordon Student Center, Onondaga Community College (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 6:30 p.m.
• Harmonic Brass at Cayuga Community College’s Bisgrove Theatre, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Lock 52 Jazz Band at Onondaga County Free Library, Syracuse, 7 p.m.
• SF JAZZ Collective at Anderson Center For The Arts, SUNY Binghamton
• Fall Poetry Series’ with Howard Nelson at Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn, 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Dirty Birds at Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes)
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock, 24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• House on a Spring at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• 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.
• Arty Lenin at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8:30 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), 9:30 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes hosts Open Mic at Three Fat Guys Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m.
• SoHo Jazz Trio at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Sugarland Jazz Band at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), noon.
  
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
  
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
  
• Dave Wolever at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Sept. 26 - 28

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

• 9/26: Marbin (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St.)
• 9/27: Gabriel Riesco Project (Le Moyne College’s Panasci Family Chapel, 1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors.
• 9/27: The Avnett Brothers (Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown)
• 9/27: Alex Boatman and Ben Fore (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St.)
• 9/27: Open Mike w/Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section (Conella’s, 411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• 9/27: Open Mike with Joe Henson. (Village Tavern, 6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• 9/27: Open Mike with Sweetlou. (Lock 24, 33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• 9/27: Brandi Carlile (Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta)
• 9/28: Just Joe. (Jake’s Grub & Grog, 7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• 9/28: Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy. (Daniella’s Steakhouse, 670 State Fair Blvd.), 9:30 p.m.
• 9/28: Open Mike w/Colin Aberdeen. (Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m. 
• 9/28: Toubab Krewe (Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.

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Sunday, Sept. 25: Oktoberfest continues at Regional Market

The 51st Annual Great Syracuse Oktoberfest wraps up today at the CNY Regional Market (Park St.). Today's lineup includes the Liverpool Community Band and Syracuse Liederverein Chorus (noon);  the Twin Musicians (2 p.m.); and the Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers (2:30 p.m.). Admission is free.

Also today

• Roger Thesier House Party at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), noon - Free admission.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - . $5 suggested donation.
• Nine Operas in 90 Minutes (Syracuse Opera) at  the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 3 p.m. - $15. 

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• McArdell and Westers at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Lisa Lee and Friends at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Over The Top at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Sarah Horner with Greg Carroll at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Cicero American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 1 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Stephanie and Her Honky Polka Band at Yesterday's Royal (Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 24: Tipp Hill Music Fest and much more today

The fifth annual Tipp Hill Music Fest takes place today at Pass Arboretum (Avery Avenue near Burnet Park). Music starts at noon and runs to 7 p.m. Featured bands include White Picket Fence, Donna Colton and the Troublemakers, Causeway Giants, Sirsy, Tipp Hillbillies, The Z-Bones and more. Admission is free.

Also today

• Ski Caz Jam 5 at Cazenovia Mountain (5251 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia) featuring Ryan Montbleau Band, Sophistafunk, Dark Hollow, The Brethren, Lee Terrace, Andrew Greacen and more perform. Music starts at 3 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Admission is $30 (free under 12).
• Distant Drums in the Native Hills at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 10 - 5 p.m. -  $7 per carload.
• Great Chocolate and Train Festival featuring Tom Chapin (1 p.m.) at the Hamilton Village Green (Route 12, Hamilton), 10 - 4 - Free admission.
• The Hills Brothers at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Jazz ‘N Caz featuring the Cazenovia High School Vocal Ensemble, the Cazenovia High School Jazz Ensemble and the Cazenovia College Singers (4 p.m.) and Gap Mangione and the New Big Band (7:30 p.m.) at the Catherine Cummings Theatre (8 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia) - $10 suggested donation.
• 51st Annual Great Syracuse Oktoberfest’ with Adam Barthalt Orchestra, Under The Gun, David and Paul Jackman ‘The Twin Magicians’ and Liverpool Community Band at CNY Regional Market, Syracuse (Noon to 11 p.m.)
• John Dean at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Bruce Cockburn at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville0, 8 p.m. - $35 for adults, $30 students.
• The Water Street Boys with Rush Tattered at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Custom Taylor Band at J.M. McDonald Sports Complex (4292 Fairgrounds Road, Cortland), 5 p.m.
• Marc Broussard, Scars on 45 and Chic Gamine at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $20 at the door. 
• Sliders and Siders Food Festival Fundraiser with The Fabulous Ripcords at Market Street Park, Auburn (Noon to 4 p.m.)
•  A Cast Of Thousands Aqua Fur CD Release Party  at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Exchange St., Auburn)

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – OutTakes, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – L.A. the Band, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dennis Veator, 6 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 First St., Oswego) - Mark Macri, 9:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Headphones, 10 p.m.
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) -Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section, Down ‘n Dirty, Donna Leigh, Chapter 11, Bonecasters, 11 a.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 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) – Smokin, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 10 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Brass Inc., 8:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Chuck Schiele, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Good Time Banquet Hall (PACC, 526 Teall Ave.) - Mickey Vendetti and The Goodtime Band, 7 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Grind Unplugged, 10 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – MEB, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Mike Sims and Stan Prez Lee, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Goods, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Nick’s Club (266 Route 48, Fulton) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Joey Belladona, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Soul Risin, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Slicker’s (Main St., Old Forge) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Sono Pizza 18 W. Main St., Marcellus) - East of Earth, 7 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Decree, Trademark, 10 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Papa Joe Band, 1:30 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 W. Albany St., Oswego) - Malachai, 9:30 p.m
• VFW Phoenix (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) - Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Entourage, 9 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 23: Jazz 'N Caz and much more tonight

The Brubeck Brothers and Henry Butler get things rolling at Jazz ‘N Caz

at the Catherine Cummings Theatre (8 Lincklan St., Cazenovia). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested.

Also today

• 51st Annual Great Syracuse Oktoberfest with Kane, Kat Tale, Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers and Liverpool Community Band  at CNY Regioal Market, Syracuse, (Noon to 11 p.m.)
• Paper Diamond at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $20 at the door.  
• Catie Curtis at The Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Jonathan Edwards at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Peter Mulvey at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• The Sweetback Sisters at the Kirkland Art Center (9 ½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Frankie Negron and In Living Color’s Tommy Davidson at  Goldstein Auditorium (Schine Student Center, Syracuse University), 9 p.m. - $10.
• Auburn Public Theater Fundraiser: Comedy Showcase with Vinnie Mark at Owasco Country Club, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Bruce Springsteen Tribute with Jamie Notarthomas at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Comedienne Gabriel Iglesias at State Theater, Ithaca.
• North Sea Fas at Smith Center For The Arts Opera House, Geneva
• Symphony Syracuse Woodwind Quintet at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Black Halo, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Hell 2 Pay, 5 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – F5, 9 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Journeyman, 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) –Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 10 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Dave Hawthorn
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Upstairs (246 W. Willow St.) - Atlas, 8 p.m.
• Farrell’s Bar and Grill (114 Main St., Groton) - Sarah Horner Band, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Nasty Habit, Scoundrels, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Urban Knight Punks, 6 p.m.; Last July, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Hendry, 10 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Broken Wagon, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) -Backflash, 8:30 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Troubadours of Devine Bliss, 6 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Mike Estep Band, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Flipside, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – SOS with Frank Stepanek, 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Lisa Lee Trio, 8 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – 3’s a Crowd Band, 8 p.m.
• Nick’s Club (266 Route 48, Fulton) – Grind Unplugged, 9:30 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Chris Taylor Trio, 8 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Hunter Murray, 8 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 8:30 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - The Works, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs, Fab 570, 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 22: Catie Curtis at the Redhouse and more tonight

Catie Curtis

Singer/Songwriter Catie Curtis hits the Redhouse (201 West St.) for the first of two shows promoting her new CD, Sweet Life. Tonight's show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. She will perform Friday at 8 p.m. as well.

Also today

• The Barstool Blackout Tour hits the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for a 9 p.m. show. Tickets are $20 at the door.
• Jazz ‘N Caz kicks off tonight on the lawn at the Brae Lock (5 Albany St., Cazenovia) with a performance by Colleen Pratt and friends. Music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free. 
• Markus Sieber and singer/keyboardist Angelika Baumbach at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $23.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - donations accepted.
• Cayuga Cut-Ups host Square Dancing at United Methodist Church, Auburn, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Isreal Hagan, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Tommy Connors, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Pale Green Stars, 9:30 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Dead Before Dawn, 9 p.m.
• Ilario’s (425 State St.) – All Star Jam, 7 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) –Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – El’ Kabong, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Brian and Mark , 8:30 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.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Mike Sims and Stan Prez
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) -Tumbleweed Jones Band, 7 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 8 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Raised On Radio, 9:30 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - George Leija, 5 p.m.

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The week ahead in CNY

Summer is almost over and that means the end to all the outdoor music concerts that filled up the calendar on Monday and Tuesday.. So,  we return to Plan B, which a listing of some of the music events for the upcoming week.  Here's what's going on in and around the 'Cuse:

• 9/19: Earth Crisis, Otep, Cavalera Conspiracy and Maps Of War (Lost Horizon, Syracuse)
• 9/19: Mark Macri at (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse)
• 9/20: Enyjram (Greene’s Ale House, Oswego)
• 9/20: Bayside, Of Fortune & Fame, Transit and State Champs (Lost Horizon, Syracuse)
• 9/20: Big D host Open Mic (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse)
• 9/20: Julia hosts Open Mic (Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta)
• 9/20: Bayside (Lost Horizon, Syracuse)
• 9/21: Colin Aberdeen hosts Open Mic (Shifty’s Bar, Syracuse)
• 9/21: Count Blastula (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse)
• 9/22: John Hiatt (Water Street Music Hall, Rochester)
• 9/22-23: Reba (Niagara Fallsview Casino)
• 9/23: Paper Diamond (Westcott Theater, Syracuse)
• 9/23: Fritz's Polka Band (Wheel Days, Brookfield)
• 9/23: Gabriel Iglesias (State Theatre, Ithaca)
• 9/24: Fritz's Polka Band (Hague Oktoberfest, Hague)
• 9/24: Marc Broussard, Scars on 45 (Westcott Theater, Syracuse)
• 9/24: Starship with Mickey Thomas (Seneca Niagara Casino)
• 9/25: Foo Fighters, Rise Against (HSBC Arena, Rochester)
• 9/25: Kansas (Main St. Armory, Rochester)

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Sunday, Sept. 18: Westcott Street Cultural Fair and more today

One of CNY's best festivals, the Westcott Street Cultural Fair, celebrates its 20th year today on Westcott street, in between Concord Street and Dell Street. The event features great food, merchandise, local artisans, and some of the area's best bands. Click here for the music lineup. The event is free and runs from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Also today

• Festa Italiana at City Hall (Corner of Montgomery & Washington Sts.),11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tiesto at the Oncenter (800 S. State St.), 8 p.m. - $37, $47, $100.
• Jeff Bujak at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m.
• 65th Annual Jordan Fall Festival’ with Four On The Floor,  Beaver Street, Jordan 
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5.
• Nick Piccininni at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. -Free.
• Joe Magnarelli at the Other Side of Utica (2011 Genesee St., Utica), 2:30 p.m. - $10 adults, $8 students.
• Rally For Rob Hoffman Fundraiser with DJ Roy Wilson at Ukrainian National Club, Auburn, 1 p.m.
• Todd’s Fund Benefit: Perform 4 Purpose with Jim Van Arsdale & Friends at Creekside Books & Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 1 p.m.
• 4th Annual Last Daze Of Summer Festival at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling
• Amelia Richards at Auburn Public Theater (108 Exchange St., Auburn), 2 p.m.
• Someone Like You at Morgan Opera House, Aurora, 8  p.m.

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Descendants at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Kitchen Party at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Lisa Lee and Friends at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 17: Festa Italiana and much more today

The annual Italian festival, Festa Italiana, continues today in front of city hall at Washington and Montgomery streets in downtown Syracuse. The event features great Italian food, games, crafts, merchandise, and of course, live music.

Today's entertainment schedule includes: Canzonie d'italia (3:15 p.m.); Dance Center North (4:15 p.m.); Jimmy Cavallo (5:30 p.m.); Esty Crisona (8 p.m.); and Stroke (9:30 p.m.). Admission is free.

Also today

• Gospel Music Day featuring Diamond Someday, Sent Forth Band, Homestyle and more bands perform, plus a 5 p.m. covered dish supper, at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - $7.
• The 219 Takeover! featuring the Vivian Girls, Beach Fossils, The London Souls, Widowspeak, and Sophistafunk at Redhouse parking lot (219 S. West St.), noon to 6 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Music for 18 Musicians at at the Everson Museum of Art (401 Harrison St.), 5 p.m. - $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students.
• Scott Dixon Benefit featuring The Black Lockets, Mandate of Heaven, Black Throat Wind, Ohne-Ka and the Burning River, Human Lanterns and Egodestroys at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 5 p.m. - $10 donation.
• Luke Bryan with Josh Thompson, Lee Brice and Matt Mason  at Utica Memorial Auditorium
•  Fritz's Polka Band at Anthony Road Wine Company, Penn Yann, 1 p.m.
• Ryan Montbleau Band (Utica Music and Arts Festival)
• Baka Beyond at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students.
• Hey You (Pink Floyd tribute band) at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica), 8 p.m. - $26, $36, $71.
• 65th Annual Jordan Fall Festival with The Jam Bones and Jordan-Elbridge Marching Eagles Band, 2 p.m.
• Baldwinsvile OktoberFest with Mike Estep Band and others at Papermill Island Amphitheater, Baldwinsville
• BrewFest with One Sweet World, Custom Taylor Band and Jeff & Molly at Turning Stone Casino and Resort, Verona, 4 p.m.
• 4th Annual Last Daze Of Summer Festival at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Headin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Sheela Tucker & AboutTime Band, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Smokin’ Worm, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – The Goods, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Soul Traders, 8:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Big Eyed Phish, 7 p.m.; Barnes Bros. Project, 10 p.m.
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Morris and the Hepcats, 7 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Kevin Dorsey and FORE, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Fulton Chain Gang
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – f5, 9 p.m.
• Dox Grill (9170 Horse Shoe Islnd Rd., Clay) - Tommy Barr, 9 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Smokin’, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – All Ages Showcase, 5 p.m.; Descending Angel, Jonestown, Redfield, Brace, Setiva, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Scott Dangr Bravo, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Hand Of Fate, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Page Nine, 9 p.m.
• Red and White Café 91692 Albany St., DeRuyter) - Mark Zane and Friends, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mark Macri, 11 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - Emerald City, 10 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Reloaded, 10 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Under The Gun
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 W. Albany St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 9:30 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Hodson and Donelan, 1 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 9 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 16: Festa Italiana kicks off today

The annual Italian festival, Festa Italiana, kicks off today in front of city hall at Washington and Montgomery streets in downtown Syracuse. The event features great Italian food, games, crafts, merchandise, and of course, live music.

Today's entertainment schedule includes: Jimmy Cavallo with Chuck Sgroi, John LaTocha, Tony Licamele, Jim Nestico, Richard Mulpagano (4 p.m.); Nova (6:15 p.m.); Esty Crisona (8 p.m.); and Atlas (9:30 p.m.). Admission is free.

Also today

• 65th Annual Jordan Fall Festival with The Barrigar Brothers on Beaver Street, Jordan, 6 p.m.
• Music for 18 Musicians at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, 11:15 a.m. - Free admission
• 4th Annual Last Daze Of Summer Festival at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling
• Galactic Cowboy Orchestra at Smith Center For The Arts Opera House, Geneva

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Bright Lights and Country Music, 6 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Ron Spencer Band
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Miss E. and Dovetail Joint, 8:30p.m.
• Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Mark Macri, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Code Red, 9 p.m.; Gary Dunes Band, 10 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) - Custom Taylor Band, 6 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Vitamin X, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –CX Tec Dinosaurs, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) -Dan Elliott Solo, 6 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – The Action, 10 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Chris Mosley & John Schulte
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Funky Blu Roots, 9:30 p.m.
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Gina Rose and GForce, 8 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Hendry, 11:15 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – McArdell and Westers,7 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Amanda Ashley, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Kane, 6 p.m.; Woodfellas, Seth Marcel, Jus Mic, Gladiator, Cat Eye Complex, 10 p.m.
• Gary’s Sports Bar (111 W. Bridge St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 10 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Gibby O’Connor’s Irish Pub (Lake St., Oswego) - Domicolo-Barlow Band, 9 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - Lonesome Crow
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Elephant Shoes, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - 3’s a Crowd Band, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Chris Terra, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - El’ Kabong Rides Again, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike w/Dan and Tom, 9 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Disappointing the Family, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Open Mike with /Dan and Tom, 9 p.m.; Radio Fever, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – The DT’s, 6 p.m.; Live Wire and Bratz-N-Blondz, 9 p.m.
• Trapper’s Tavern (Morgan and Plainville Rd., Jack’s Reef) - Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Prison City Rockers , 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Mojo, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 7;30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Brass Exchange, 9 p.m.

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Thursday: Sept. 15: Who's Bad at the Westcott and more

Who’s Bad, a Michael Jackson tribute extravaganza, hits the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for one show starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.

Also tonight

• Stevie Tombstone CD Release party at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m.
• The Final Party On The Patio with Kevin Barrigar at Kosta’s Bar & Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Fall Poetry Series with Heorgia Popoff and Jessica Cuello at Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn, 7:30 p.m.
• Final Jambake with Prison City Rockers at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport), 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Pub Seneca Falls (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 8 p.m.
• Industrial Goth Night at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Jam Factor at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• 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.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Limp Lizard Barbeque (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.v
  
• Sirsy at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Sugarland Jazz Band at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), midnight.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 8:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, Sept. 14: Todd Hobin at LeMoyne College and more

Todd Hobin performs a solo show tonight as part of a benefit for the Le Moyne College music program. The show, which takes place at the college'sCoyne Center for the Performing Arts (1419 Salt Springs Road), starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $25.

Also today

• Papadosio, Phantom Chemistry and Vapor Eyes at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Onondaga Community College’s Gordon Student Center Cafe (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:30 a.m. - Free admission.
• 2 Hour Delay at PJ’s Pub & Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Springside Inn (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Vitamin X at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Colin Aberdeen host Open Mic at Shifty’s Bar (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• The J-Project at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 South Clinton Street), 6:30 p.m.
• Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, T-Pain (Darien Lake Performing Arts Center)
• Jonny Lang (Water Street Music Hall, Rochester)

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Tuesday, Sept. 13: Open jam at Auburn Public Theatre

Allow your "inner artist" to break out at the weekly Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theatre (8 Exchange St., Auburn). Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $2.

Also tonight

• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweet Lou at Lock 24 (33 Water Street, Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• Nick van Rick at Greene’s Ale House (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego)
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
  
• Julia host Open Mic at Oneonta Theatre (47 Chestnut St., Oneonta)
• They Might Be Giants at State Theatre (105 West State St., Ithaca), 7:30 p.m. - $24
• Colbie Caillait (UB Center for the Arts, Buffalo) 

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Further coming to the 'Cuse Nov. 11

Furthur, featuring former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, will be at the Onondaga War Memorial Nov. 11. The band also includes keyboardist Jeff Chimenti (RatDog), drummer Joe Russo (Benevento-Russo Duo), guitarist John Kadlecik (Dark Star Orchestra), and vocalists Sunshine Becker and Jeff Pehrson.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 16 at the Oncenter box office and will be $42.50 and $50.

Pre-sales are available at furthur.net until 6 p.m. Thursday.

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Sunday, Sept. 11: Remember the victims of 9/11

DeWitt 9/11 memorial

Today marks the ten-year anniversary of a day that changed this country forever. Today, I dedicate this space to remembering those who perished as well as those who are still suffering the after-effects of that day.

We must never forget the courage we witnessed that day and in the trying days that followed. Rescue workers who toiled day and night to try and find survivors, people who dropped their lives and went to New York to help in whatever way that could, and the unity that we felt as a country for the first time in my lifetime.

Ten years have passed. We are all older and perhaps more jaded. Babies born to survivors' widows are now nine-years old. Children who were in grade school are now in college. Widows and widowers have found love again. Time passes and life goes on. But we will never be the same. We are all victims of that event and have coped in our own way. Take time today to reflect and remember.

Here's a link to some local remembrance ceremonies taking place today.

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Saturday, Sept. 10: Roger McGuinn at The Palace Theater and much more

Roger McGuinn, front man and co-founder of the Byrds,  performs a special concert tonight at the Palace Theater (2384 James Street). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $30. There will be a collection of canned and non-perishable foods for the Blessed Sacrament Outreach in Eastwood.

Syracuse Irish Festival
Syracuse Guinness Irish Festival continues today in Clinton Square in Syracuse. The event, which is free, features Irish food and drink, merchandise, and of course, great Irish tunes. Here's today's schedule: Emish (12:30 p.m.), The Elders (2:30 & 9:30 p.m.), Rathkeltair (4:05 p.m.), Causeway Giants (5:50 p.m.) and Searson (7:30 p.m.).

Also today

• Ron Starmer, Steve Corey and the Unknown Woodsmen in the Carriage House at the 1980s House Museum (37 Tompkins St., Cortland), 6 p.m.- $10.
• Cruel Hand, Downfall, Maker, The Greenery, A Loss of Words and Ghost Ship at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - $12.
• Linda McRae at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Mark Schultz at Auburn High School Auditorium, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• TomatoFest with Hary Dunes Band, A Cast Of Thousands, Infra-Red Radiation Orchestra, Brad Beardsley & Ken, Jam Bones and CROM at Emerson Park, Auburn, noon.
liFritz’s Polka Band at Community Center, Fabius, 8 p.m.
• Throop Recreation Center Fundraiser with Prison City Rockers at Fire Department Pavilion, Throop, 8 p.m.
• 17th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival with Ellis Paul, L.J. Gates, Driftwood, Caravan Of Thieves, The Dust Poets and McPeake, Downtown, Norwich, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Hip Hop in The Park with Sean Slaughter, Freedom Of Soul, Armaffedon, Reflect, J.A.Z. and DJ Rock Jesus at Courthouse Park, Cortland, 1 to 5 p.m.

At the clubs

• Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse) - Restless Souls, 9:30 p.m.
• Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Bull & Bear Pub (125 E Water St.) - Los Blancos, 10:30 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St.) - Gina Rose and GForce, 9 p.m.
• Candlelight Restaurant & Lounge (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles) - Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge) - Mark Macri, 9:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Stone River
• Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, 10 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Buried in Concrete, One Kills All, Maan Trick, Stone Dead Forever, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Sober and Madness, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach) - Michael Crissan, 7 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey) - Electric Moonpies, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Michael Weiss, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Ryan O’Connell, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Miss E, 9 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus)- Perry and Mulhauser, 2 p.m.; Fully Loaded, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Funky Blu Roots
• Panini’s at Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville) - Ryan Burdick, 5:30 p.m.
• Piggy Pats Barbeque (3955 Edgebrook Place, New Hartford) - Morris and the Hepcats, 8:30 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Lisa Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego) - Vitamin X, 9 p.m.
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Dam Dog Duo
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Crows Cage, Dropclutch, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Johnny Bender

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Friday, Sept. 9: Irish Festival kicks off in Syracuse tonight

The annual Syracuse Guinness Irish Festival kicks off today in Clinton Square in Syracuse. The event, which is free, features Irish food and drink, merchandise, and of course, great Irish tunes. Here's today's schedule: Flyin’ Column (5 p.m.), Goitse (6:10 p.m.), The Elders (7:40 p.m.) and The Glengharry Bhoys (9:45 p.m.).

Also today

• Jamfest at the Apple Valley Festival Grounds (Route 20, Lafayette), runs Friday through Sunday. Admission is $5-$10.
• Pop Evil, Finding Clyde, Damaged in Transit, Feeding Affliction and One Step From Falling at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - $10.
• Best Coast, Sarah Aument and Animal Pants at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• The Dust Poets at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Antje Duvekot at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15. 

At the clubs

• Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome)- Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Mark Zane & Friends, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton) - Dennis Veator, 6 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Tom Gilbo and The Blue Suedes, 8 p.m.
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse)- Lockdown, 6 p.m.
• Fusion, Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Difference of Opinion, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach) - Mark Macri, 7 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Sheela Tucker & AboutTime Band, 9 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Road, Cortland) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Barbeque (201 First St., Liverpool) -Mojo, 10 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Dirty Birds, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) - Radio Fever, 10 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Bert Scholl & Phrenz, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount) - Rhythm Method, 8:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 6 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Square Pegs, 10 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller, 8 p.m.
• Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn)- Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Fulton Chain Gang, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 8:30 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton) - Hodson & Donelan, 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – The Billionaires, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 8: Heavy Pets at the Westcott tonight

The Heavy Pets

The Heavy Pets perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Thunder Body and Moldy Miles open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Cayuga Cut-Ups host Square Dancing at United Methodist Church, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Keith Urban at HSBC Arena, Buffalo

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Limp Lizard Barbeque (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Grille & Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Deconstuction: Punk and Indie Rock Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri and Trainwreck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8:30 p.m.
• Open Mike w/Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., 7:30 p.m.
• Restless Souls at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Soul Khan at Funk 'n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7 p.m.
• Restless Souls at Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd.)
• Mark Macri and Trainwreckt at Shifty’s Bar (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Mike Estep Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Wednesday, Sept. 7: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Check out what's going on tonight in and around the 'Cuse.

Colin Aberdeen at Shifty's tonight

• Honky Tonk Hindooz at The Springside Inn, Auburn, 8 p.m.
• Tiger at Village Tavern, Marcellus, 7 p.m.
• The Flyin’ Column at Megan McMurphy’s, Liverpool, 7 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen hosts Open Mic at Shifty’s Bar, Syracuse
• Mark Westers Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse

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Tuesday, Sept. 6: American Idols Live in the 'Cuse tonight

The cast of American Idol 10 hits the 'Cuse tonight for a show at the Onondaga County War Memorial (800 S. State St.). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $43 and $63.

Also tonight

• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2. 
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweet Lou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• Big D hosts Open Mic at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Julia hosts Open Mic at Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta
   

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Monday, Sept. 5: Starship with Mickey Thomas at the Fair

It's your last chance to get out and enjoy the New York State Fair. There's plenty of live music to entertain you all over the fairground, including Starship with Mickey Thomas at Chevy Court at 2 p.m. Here's what's going on:

• 10 a.m. – Matie Masie Duo, Pan-African Village
• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Martin Luther King Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 12 p.m. – Akuma Roots, Pan-African Village
• 2 p.m. – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, and Jack, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Martin Luther King Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – Gun Runners, Pan-African Village
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Beth Zaje, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – Adanfo, Pan-African Village
• 5:30 p.m. – Beth Zaje, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, and Jack, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Flint Creek, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 7:30 p.m. - Andy Grammer, Talent Showcase Stage
• 8 p.m. – Jake Owen, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Erie Canal Cloggers, and Jack, Grange Building

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Sunday, Sept. 4: Hinder at the NYS Fair and much more

Hinder

Hinder performs today at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court. The show is free with paid fair admission.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 12 p.m. – Syracuse School of Dance, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Czech Slovak Moravian Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 2 p.m. – Pat and Gina Neely, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Syracuse School of Dance, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Czech Slovak Moravian Dancers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – Adanfo, Pan-African Village
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Veena and Devesh Chandra, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – Veena and Devesh Chandra, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Brownskin Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. - Hinder, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Upstate Blend, Grange Building

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Jackie Hobbs at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Annual Boater’s Pig Roast with The Funky Blu Roots with Tom Townsley at Wheelhouse Restaurant at Hibiscus Harbor, Union Springs, 1:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• 2 Kool 4 Skool at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 3:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Terri at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Restless Souls at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Capt. Howdy at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Boneyard (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.

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Fritz's Polka Band song on 'Breaking Bad' Sunday

Fritz's Polka Band

This weekend, Verona-based Fritz's Polka Band can add having a song as part of a television soundtrack to its already impressive resume. Sunday night, one of the band's original songs, "Grandparent's Polka," will be featured in the AMC breakout hit, Breaking Bad. The episode, "Hermanos," airs at 10 p.m.

Fritz Scherz, the band's leader and spokesperson, said he was contacted by Joseph “Big Joe” Siedlick, who operates a polka satellite TV show in Buffalo. Siedlick told him that producers for Breaking Bad were looking for a polka song for the show and had submitted "Grandparent's Polka," a song written by Fred Scherz, Sr., who passed away in 2009.

“The guys in FPB were really excited when we found out that representatives of a top rated TV show were interested in our music,” Scherz said.

"Grandparent's Polka" is dedicated to other grandparents, and its lyrics tell a story about the the love of family and the stories grandparents tell. Scherz said the song is one of his favorites and knows his father would be thrilled to have one of his tunes in the show.

“On the personal side, I’m so happy that a tune my Dad wrote and which I helped out a bit with got selected,” Scherz said. “I can’t disclose specifics of the scene, but I was told the song should definitely be audible.”

Fritz’s Polka Band  includes Scherz, on accordion and vocals, Gabe Vaccaro on bass guitar and vocals, Tom Campbell on guitar and vocals, Frank Nelson on guitar and vocals, and Mike Faraino on drums.

In 1999, FPB made history in 1999 when they became the first polka band to play at a Woodstock Festival. One of their songs is included in the DVD version of the movie The Manchurian Candidate. The band is the recipient of numerous awards and is an inductee in the Syracuse Area Musical Hall of Fame.

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Saturday, Sept. 3: Sugarland at the Fair and much more

Sugarland

Sugarland with Sara Bareilles are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at $50.

Free music at the NYS Fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 11 a.m. – Maitie Masie Duo, Pan-African Village
• 12 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Meatballs, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Akuma Roots, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Hot Chelle Rae, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Dr. Jazz, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3:30 p.m. – C. Jack Run, Pan-African Village
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – Country Express, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Matise Masie Ensemble, Pan-African Village
• 4 p.m. – Syracuse School of Dance, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – Country Express, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. – Syracuse School of Dance, Grange Building
• 6 p.m. – Adanfo, Pan-African Village
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7:30 p.m. – Bad Alibi, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. - The Script, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 8:30 p.m. – Bad Alibi, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)

Also today

• Skaneateles Festival: The Ying Quartet performs at Brook Farm (2870 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $25-$30.
• Saigon By Night at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona(, 11 p.m. - $30, $50, $70.
• Fun In The Sun at Firemen’s Field Days with The Dean Brothers at Allyn Arena, Skaneateles, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Corrados (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport) - Dr. Killdean, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Fab 570, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff and Natural Fact
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Gun Runners, Livewire, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) -Jesse Cleveland, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Down To Funk, 10 p.m.
• The Old Boathouse Tavern (1397 State Route 49, Constantia) – Emerald City, 8 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) - Frenay and Lenin, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 9 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Trademark BoB, 1 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Morris and the Hepcats, 9 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 W. Albany St., Oswego) -Vitamin X, 9:30 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Papa Joe Band,9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Injection, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 2: Lady Antebellum at the Fair tonight and more

Lady Antebellum with Sunny Sweeney are at the Grandstand tonight for a show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at $35 and $45.

Free music at the fair

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village
• 12 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – David Nail, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – Bill Delaney, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 4 p.m. – The Acoustic Brothers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 4 p.m. - Fab 570, Former Heroes and Legends Stage
• 5 p.m. – Matise Masie Ensemble, Pan-African Village
• 5 p.m. – Bill Delaney, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – The Acoustic Brothers, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. - Erie Country Cloggers, Grange Building)
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (Iroquois Village)
• 7 p.m. - The Ready Set, Talent Showcase Stage
• 7:30 p.m. – The Sarah Horner Band, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Charlie Wilson, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Larry Brennan with Charlie, Gladys, and Jack, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – About Time, Pan-African Village

Also today

• Skaneateles Festival: Chamber music at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $18-$20.
• The Stylistics at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom, (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $25, $30, $40.
• April Verch at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 at the door.
• Katie Socci Medical Fund Benefit with Alibi at Knights Of Columbus and Market Street Park, Auburn, 6 p.m. - $5 admission.
• First Friday’ with Christopher Molloy at Gallery 54, Skaneateles, 6 p.m.
• Bela Fleck & The Flecktones at Anderson Center For The Performing Arts, SUNY Binghamton.

At the clubs

• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 7:30 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – Sarah Horner Band, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Mike McKay Band
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Hammerd Compound, 6 p.m. Era, Psychopath, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Matt Raymo and Jim Brown, 9 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7 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.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Little Sodus Inn (14451 Bell Ave., Fairhaven) - Damdog, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Adrenaline Crush, Exposure, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – Flipside, 8 p.m.
• Muskie’s Lounge (42 Church St., Alexandria Bay) - Mojo Trio, 9 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Restless Souls, 10 p.m.
• Sandy Pond Steakhouse (Sandy Pond) - Cousin Jake, 6 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mike Estep Band
• Slicker’s (Main St., Old Forge) - Mark Macri, 9:30 p.m.
• Spencer's Ali (126 West 2nd St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 W. Albany St., Oswego) - Bernie Clark and the Rhythm Sharks, 9:30 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – About Time & Sheela Tucker, 7;30 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Hodson and Donelan, 5 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Soul Injection, 9:30 p.m.

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Thursday, September 1: Live music at the NYS Fair

The great New York State Fair continues today with lots of great entertainment all over the fairgrounds. Here's what's going on today and tonight.

• 11 a.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound, Iroquois Village
• 12 p.m. – Ray and the Gang, Grange Building
• 12 p.m. – Native American Band Concert, Iroquois Village
• 12 p.m. – Merry Mischief, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 1 p.m. – Parents Promoting Dance, Pan African Village
• 2 p.m. – Steel Magnolia, Chevy Court
• 2 p.m. – Ray and the Gang, Grange Building
• 2 p.m. – Hailey and Shawn, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 3 p.m. – War Dance Competition Band Concert, Iroquois Village
• 4 p.m. – Ray and the Gang, Grange Building
• 4 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound, Iroquois Village
• 4 p.m. – Hailey and Shawn, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 5 p.m. – Colleen Kattau and Some Guy, Pan-African Village
• 5 p.m. – Bill Delaney, Grange Building
• 5:30 p.m. – The Lake Effect, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 6 p.m. - Ray and the Gang, Grange Building)
• 7 p.m. – Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound, Iroquois Village
• 7:30 p.m. – The Lake Effect, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)
• 8 p.m. – Big Time Rush, Chevy Court
• 8 p.m. – Native American Band Concert, Iroquois Village
• 8 p.m. - Ray and the Gang, Grange Building
• 8 p.m. – J-Project, Pan-African Village
• 8:30 p.m. – The Lake Effect, Special Events Stage (behind International Building)

At the clubs

• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• FabCats at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Bobby Garafolo at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 8:30 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.
• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• McArdell & Westers at Limp Lizard Barbeque (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike/Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.

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