Monday, Oct. 31: Happy Halloween!

The ghosts and goblins will be out all over CNY tonight, but there are also some live music events to enjoy. Here's what's going on:

• Quiet Riot at Monirae’s Restaurant (668 County Route 10, Pennellville), 8 p.m. - $27 at the door.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Smegie at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
  
   

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Sunday, Oct. 30: Westcott Halloween Extravaganza tonight

The Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) pulls out all the stops tonight with a Halloween bash starting at 7 p.m. Datsik headlines the show, which also features Chemicals of Creation, PacMan, Mike Smiroldo and the Blockheads, and Silas Maximus. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also today

• Chris Trapper and Kristen Cifelli at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 8 p.m. - $16.
• Jazz Vespers at the Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 5 p.m. - Free admission.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Ian Hobson and Lori Rhodes Petitt at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Auburn, 3 p.m. 

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Descendants at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 6 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.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• The Funky Blu Roots with Tom Townsley and Phil ‘The Kid’ Leone Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m. 
• Donna and The Country Mystics at Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn), 2 p.m.
• Brad Beardsley and Jen Parker O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mike Sims and Stan Prez Lee Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends host Open Mic at Rooters (Valley Plaza, South Salina St.)

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Saturday, Oct. 29: Halloween blowout at Lost Horizon

Get out your best costume and head on down to Halloween Extravaganza at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd., DeWitt). The event includes two CD release parties (CounterPursuit and Thrifter), plus music from Feast of the Superb Owl, Thingless Names and Nameless Things. There will also be prizes, candy, and more. All this starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $6 with costume, $10 without.

Also tonight

• Goldenberg Cultural Series featuring pianist Andrew Russo, violinist Jeremy Mastrangelo and cellist Heidi Hoffman at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Halloween Dance Party with Mickey Vendetti’s Goodtime Band and Timeline at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $13 at the door.
• J.R. Monterose Tribut
  e at the Other Side of Utica (2011 Genesee St., Utica), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Words and Music Songwriters Showcase with host Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers featuring Steven Winston (Los Blancos) and Liz Strodel (SuperDelinquents) at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the clubs

• American Legion (139 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 8 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Smart Alec, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Halloween Ho-Down with Bright Lights & Country Music, 8 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Kat Tale, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Dennis Veator, 8 p.m.
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Quick Change, 7 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Finger Lakes Wind Quintet, 7:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon, 8 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Letizia and the Z Band, 8 p.m.
• Gibby O’Connor’s Irish Pub (Lake St., Oswego) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• Green Gate (2 Genesee St., Camillus) - Fitz and Tina, 8:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lamont Tavern (108 Lamont Ave.) - Just Joe, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Marcus Rafferty, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Hand Of Fate, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Steve Odum Band
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Under the Gun, 9 p.m.
• Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Schuyler) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - The Miller Street Groove, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Frank and Burns, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Kim Fetters & Andy Rudy, 10 p.m.
• Polish Home (First St., Fulton) – Smokin, 7 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Vitamin X, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Stone Soul Foundation, 10 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 28: Amos Lee at the Westcott and much more tonight

Amos Lee

Singer and blues guitarist Amos Lee performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Pieta Brown opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Also today

• Pegleg, Bastard Squad, Polarity and Dead Holiday at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m.
• Bluegrass Blowout with the Lost Boys and Amy Gallatin and Stillwater at at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7 p.m. - $10 donation.
• Syracuse Opera at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. – Free admission
• Driftwood, The Blind Spots, and Grain Elevator at Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., HomerP), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Ozzmosis ( Ozzy Osbourne tribute band) at Vernon Downs Event Center (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 7 and 9:30 p.m. - $10.
• Delaney Brothers at Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road), 7:30 p.m.
• Auburn Chamber Orchestra at Auburn Alliance Church (805 Old Brick Rd., Auburn), 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Hand Of Fate, 8:30 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Bright Lights & Country Music, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Alex Boatman and The Boatmen, 10 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Tom Gilbo and The Blue Suedes, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Pale Green Stars
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Letizia and the Z Band, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – East of Earth, 5 p.m
• Gary’s Sports Bar (111 W. Bridge St., Oswego) - Magical Mystery Tour, 10 p.m.
• JB’s Wall Street Grill (7 Wall St., Auburn) - Halloween Dance Party with DJ Hump, 6 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) – Uncalled Four
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Lisa Lee Trio, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Fitz and Tina, 8:30 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – F5, 9 p.m.
• Legends Tavern (137 Cayuga St., Union Springs) – Short Bus, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Dirty Birds, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Z Bones, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Pop Rox, Emerald City, 9:30 p.m.
• McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.) - Born Again Rebels, 8 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Prime Time Horns, 9:30 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Palisades Hotel (1921 N. James St., Rome) – Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Black Halo, 9:30 p.m.
• Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango) – Hendry, 9 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Letizia and the Z Band, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 9 p.m.
• SoNo Pizza (18 W. Main St., Marcellus) - Larry Kyle, 7 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Square Pegs 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Spider Murphy Band, 6 p.m.; Johnny Bender, 10 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - El Kabong Rides Again, Twang Gang, 8 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Mike Estep Band, 9 p.m.
• Tinker's Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) – Tiger, 7 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) – Mabel Evans Band, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Fab 570, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Monster Machine, 7:30 p.m.
• Whitewater Tavern (3753 Route 31, Canastota) - Master Thieves, 9 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.
• Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Rd., Seneca Falls) - Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 27: Live music in and around the ‘Cuse tonight

Get a jump start on your weekend by taking advantage of some great live music in CNY. Here’s what’s going on:

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Condor at Limp Lizards Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• The Dirty Birds at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Feeding Affliction, Adrenaline Crush, Hot Funkin’ Pie at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Karaoke at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with KandJ Entertainment at Pricker Bush, 3642 Route 57, Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Duo at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Pub (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 8 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:20 p.m.
• Open Mike with Frank Rhodes at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 7 p.m.
• SoHo Jazz Trio at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• FabCats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Oct. 24-26

Travis Tritt performs at Turning Stone Tuesday

Here's a look at some of the great live music going on in and around the 'Cuse to start your week.

• 10/24: Thoughts in Reverse, As the Sky Falls, The Air I Breathe, The Great Commission, The Plot in You and A Bullet for Pretty Boy at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 5: 30 p.m. - $9.99
• 10/24: MC Chris with MC Lars, Mega Ran and Adam Warrock at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m - $15 at the door.
• 10/24: Stone River Ban at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• 10/25: Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2. 
• 10/25: G. Love and Special Sauce with Apache Relay and Kristy Lee at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m - $25 at the door.
• 10/25: Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• 10/25: Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• 10/25: Open Mike with Sweet Lou at Lock 24 (33 Water Street, Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• 10/25: The Flaming Lips (Main St. Armory, Rochester)
• 10/25: G. Love and Special Sauce (Westcott Theater, Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• 10/25 - 26: In the Heights (Stanley Center for the Performing Arts, Utica), 7:30 p.m. 
• 10/26:  Travis Tritt at the Showroom at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom, Verona, 8 p.m -  $60, $65, $75.
• 10/26: New Found Glory, Man Overboard, This Time Next Year, Set Your Goals and The Wonder Years at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $18. 
• 10/26: Lotus with Keys N Krates at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $22. 
• 10/26: Frenay and Lenin at the Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m. 
• 10/26: Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• 10/26: Open Mike with DJ Dave at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• 10/26: Open Mike with Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.  

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Sunday, Oct. 23: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

It's Sunday, and there's plenty to see and hear all over Central New York. Here's what's going on:

• The Jazzuits perform Broadway favorites at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 4 p.m. - $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students.
• Old-Time Music Jam.at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (dinner at 5 p.m.) - $5 donation.
• Faculty Chamber Concert featuring Andy Zaplatynsky, cellist Jacqueline Wogick and Kevin Moore  at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Syracuse University Brass at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 3 p.m. - $5.
• Peter Janson and Larry Pattis at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Gillian Welch at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $32.
• Maple Leaf Seven at United Presbyterian Church, Cortland, 3 p.m.

At the clubs

• Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 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 Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• T.J. Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Chris Mosley and John Schulte at Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Tom Barnes at The Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Better Tan Bowling at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends host Open Mic at Rooter’s Tavern (Valley Plaza, South Salina St.)

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Saturday, Oct. 22: Savoy Brown at the Westcott and much more

Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds

Savoy Brown featuring Kim Simmonds and Joe Whiting, bring their 45th Anniversary tour to the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Standing room tickets are $20. Tickets for seats are $30.

Also tonight

• Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame is at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca) with Joe Crookston. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are  $26.50 and $32.50.
• John Gorka at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students.
• Scholastic Jazz Jam Series at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 2 p.m. - $3 students, $6 adults.
• Syracuse Children’s Chorus, the Spirit of Syracuse Chorus and Syracuse University’s Orange Appeal  at Most Holy Rosary Church (111 Roberts Ave.), 2 p.m. - $15-$19.
• Blue and Gray Ball benefit for the New York State Old-Tyme Fiddlers Association at Kellish Hill Farm  (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.- $6.
• Easy Money Big Band at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Nicole Henry at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theater (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Magpie at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Comedian Jason Andors at Auburn Public Theater (108 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Run 4 Life Trick-or-Trot’ with Bud Zunga at Everest Park, Owasco, noon
• Arlo Guthrie at Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – The Bonecasters, 9:30 p.m.
• Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles) - Elephant Shoes, 4 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Sheela Tucker and About Time Band
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Beadle Brothers, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Frankie Michael, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Joey and John, 7 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) – JD and Rollin’ South
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Marshall Dillon Band, 7 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Prime Time Horns, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – East of Earth, 7 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – 10:2:Midnight, 10:30 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - PowerTripp, Just A Memory, Dramagod, 8:30 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Wingin’ It with Peg Dolan, 8 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - 3’s a Crowd Band, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - BackFlash, 8:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Goods, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Alter Ego with Reloaded 9:45 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Hand of Fate, 8:30 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Off The Reservation with Tiger
• McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.) - Kristin Turo, 8 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Tim Herron Corporation
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Rhythm Method, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Mark Zane and Friends, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Dam Dog, 9 p.m.
• Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Rd., Pulaski) - Jesse Collins Band, 7 p.m.
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – E.S.P., 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Barndogs, 9 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - Emerald City, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Under The Gun, 9 p.m.
• Thuder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Fatal Sting, 9:30 p.m.
• VFW Phoenix (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) - Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 21: Spin Doctors at the Westcott tonight

The Spin Doctors

The Spin Doctors celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the release of their album, Pocket Full of Krytonite, tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). James Maddox opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Also tonight

• Goo Goo Dolls at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica), 8 p.m. - $30.50, $37.50 $42.50.
• Air Supply at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, 8 p.m. - $40, $45, $55.
• Songwriters Showcase with Wendy Ramsay, Jane Zell, Gavan Duffy, and Pete Thomas at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• Ryan Fitzsimmons with Scott Danger Bravo at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• New Country Rehab at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• NYS Baroque at the First Unitarian Universalist Society (109 Waring Road), 8 p.m. - $25 adults.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Backflash at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Barrigar Brothers at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 9 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• East of Earth at SoNo Pizza (18 W. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• El’Kabong rides again at Diliaj’s Motor Inn (Route 38, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Fitz and Tina at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Gary Dunes Band at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Hand of Hate at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Hendry at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Just a Memory, Tried to Reason,Armed with Valor, Burden My Surrender at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Monogeesh with Joe Porto at Cerio’s Tavern (1711 Grant Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dan and Tom at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Sober, Madness at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Sugardaddys at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• Tiger with Mike P at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Under The Gun at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Dennis Veator at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
  

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Thursday, October 20: EOTO at the Westcott and more

EOTO performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St). T-Wrexx and Sophistafunk open the show, which starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door.

Also tonight

• Folk singer Suzanne Vega and A Cast of Thousands at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $65.
• Open End at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University, 8 p.m. – Free admission.
• Holly Near, Laura Love and pianist John Buccino at St. Paul’s Cathedral (310 Montgomery St.), 7:30 p.m. - $25.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Tommy Connors at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Grille & Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Dirty Birds at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• 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.
• East of Earth at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 8 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• El’Kabong rides again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Industrial Goth Night at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Kitchen Party at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
  
• Lisa Lee Trio at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with 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., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
  
• Raised On Radio at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9:30 p.m.
  
• The Intention featuring Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
  
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Oct. 17-19

The Goo Goo Dolls will be in Ithaca Oct. 18

Got the early week blues? Here are some great events to add to your calendar.

• 10/17: Miss E at the Dinosaur Bat-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• 10/18: Cavalera Conspiracy, Earth Crisis, Maps of War, Moldbreaker and Otep at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - $19.95.
• 10/18: Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2. 
• 10/18: Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• 10/18: Open Mike with Dave Walker at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• 10/18: Open Mike with Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• 10/18: Big D hosts open jam at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• 10/19: Goo Goo Dolls at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $39.50, $42.50.
• 10/19: Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger tribute band) at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom,  Verona, 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20. 
• 10/19: 2 Hour Delay at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• 10/19: Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m. 
• 10/19: Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• 10/19: Sarah Horner Band at Springside Inn (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• 10/19: Merry Mischief host Open Mic at at Baldwinsville Librtary, Baldwinsville, 7 p.m.
• 10/19: Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger host Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• 10/19: Marc Berger and The Ride at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Sunday, Oct. 16: Sound Tribe Sector 9 at the Westcott and more

Sound Tribe Sector 9

Sound Tribe Sector 9 performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St). The Great Mundane opens the show, which starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Community Concert at Solvay Public Library (615 Woods Road, Solvay), 2 p.m. – Free admission.
• Rachel Laurin at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University campus, 4 p.m. – Free admission.
• John & Richard Contiguglia at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Auburn, 3 p.m.
• Annual Pig Roast and Golf Tournament with Donna Colton + One Troublemaker and others at Red Rooster Pub, Skaneateles Falls, 1 to 8 p.m.
• Cain Family Benefit at American Legion, Cato, 2 p.m.
• Skip Murphy and Friends featuring Mark Hoffman at Fayetteville Library, Fayetteville, 1 p.m.

At the clubs

• Blarney Rebel Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Rooters (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 15: Save the Music benefit at Lost Horizon and more

Ashley Cox performs at Lost Horizon tonight

Comstock, Ashley Cox, Lisa Romano, Tim Robinson, Mike Featherstone, Matt Houghtaling and other area musicians combine their collective talents for tonight’s Vinyl: Albums Live 2 at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd., De Witt). Proceeds from the event benefit the Save the Music Foundation. Music starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also today

• Chris Robinson Brotherhood at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Syracuse University Women’s Choir along with women’s choirs from West Genesee and East Syracuse-Minoa High Schools at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, 2 p.m. – Free admission
• Klezmer Kings at the Morgan Opera House (370 Main St., Aurora), 7:30 p.m. - $5.

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Bonecasters Blues Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – The Goods, 9 p.m.
• Candlelight Bar and Restaurant (380 S. Railroad St., Parish) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Extremists, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Gina Rose Band, 8:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Hendry, 10 p.m.
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Double Barrel Blues Band, 7 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Fab Cats, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – South Bay, 6 p.m.; 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Catastrophe Me, 10 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Shakedown Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Groves Hafner, 9 p.m.
• The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) – The Barndogs, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Dirty Rock Nation Domination, 8:30 p.m.; Thunderosa, Brand New Sin, Carrion, 9 p.m.
• Nick’s Club (266 Route 48, Fulton) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – Hilbily Delux, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Code Red with Gary Dunes, 10 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Will Hoppey, 8:30 p.m.
• Piggy Pat's (Route 8 and Kellogg Rd., Washington Mills) - Bernie Clarke & The Rhythm Sharks, 10 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Lisa Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m.
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – Jesse Collins Band, 7 p.m.
• Red Brick Pub (224 W. First St., Fulton) - Super Delinquents, noon
• Shaughnessy’s Pub (300 Robinsons St.) - Kristin Turo, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Bobby Grenn and a Cut Above, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Kat Tale, 10 p.m.
• Stoney's (107 S. Main St., Herkimer) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Restless Souls, 9:30 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Cry To The Blind, 9 p.m.
• Tommy’s Place (145 Railroad Ave., Newark) – Morris and the Hepcats, 9:30 p.m.
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – The Bomb, 9 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 14: Midnight Madness at the Dome tonight

Rapper Meek Mill performs at the Carrier Dome as part of Midnight Madness, the annual kickoff to the 2011-12 S.U. basketball season. The Russian Bar Trio, late of America’s Got Talent fame will also perform at the event, which starts at 8 p.m.

This year’s Madness includes a scrimmage between two teams featuring some of SU’s greatest hoops alum, including Jonny Flynn, Wes Johnson, Gerry McNamara, and Hakim Warrick. Admission is free with a ticket (available from AmeriCu branches).

Also today

• Polar Bear Club, Fireworks, Such Gold, Summer People and Balance and Composure at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - $12.

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - El’ Kabong Rides Again, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Smart Alec, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dennis Veator, 7 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – South Bay, 6 p.m.; Feeding Affliction, Krash Karma, One Step From Falling, Killaton, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Amanda Ashley, 9 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Flipside, 6 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - Lonesome Crow
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 8 p.m.
• Laci's Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - SoHo Trio, 7 p.m.
• Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona) – Michael Crissan, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpo
  ol) – Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Radio Fever, 10 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Code Red with Gary Dunes, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Hendry, 10 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Jesse Collins Band, 6 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Mere Mortals, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Last Train Out, 6 p.m.; Prison City Rockers, 10 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller Duo, 8 p.m.
• Tommy’s Place (145 Railroad Ave., Newark) – Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 9:30 p.m.
• Trapper’s Tavern (Morgan and Plainville Rd., Jack’s Reef) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Pulsate, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Red Spider, 7:30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 13: Live music at area clubs tonight

Just Joe at Empire Brewing Co. tonight

Looking for some live music to kick back and enjoy tonight? Here’s what’s going on:

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius. Donations encouraged. 682-1578.
• Captain Howdy at Limp Lizard Lounge (201 First St., Liverpool) .
• E.S.P at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse)
• Dave Hawthorn at Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse)
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Solo.
  
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing), 7 p.m.
  
• Johnny Rage Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) ,10:30 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with 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., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
  
• Open Mike at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 7 p.m.
  
• SoHo Jazz Trio at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
  
• Dave Wolever at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 8:30 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Oct. 10-12

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

• 10/10: Just Joe at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• 10/11: Skrillex at the New York State Fairgrounds’ Center of Progress Building, 6 p.m. $30 at the door.
• 10/11: Skrillex After Party with Dillon Francis (Westcott Theater, Syracuse), 11 p.m. - $15 at the door
• 10/11: Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2. 
• 10/11: Cashman at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m. 
• 10/11: Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m. 
• 10/11: Open Mike with Dave Walker and Friends at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• 10/11: Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• 10/12: Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m. 
• 10/12: McArdell and Westers at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m. 
• 10/12: Merry Mischief hosts Open Mic at Bramley Library, Jordan, 7 p.m.
• 10/12: Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• 10/12: Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger host Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• 10/12: Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale)
• 10/12: Hanson (Northern Lights, Clifton Park)
• 10/12: Andrew Bird (Harro East Ballroom, Rochester)
• 10/12: Hanson (Northern Lights, Clifton Park)

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Sunday, Oct. 9: Rock 4 Wishes at the Westcott

Area bands will gather today for Rock 4 Wishes, a benefit for the Make a Wish Foundation, at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Doors open at 2 p.m. and music starts at 3 p.m.

Also today

• Symphony Syracuse featuring violinist Elmar Oliveira at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse- Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 2 p.m -  $15, $25, $50 for adults, $10 for students with ID. 
• Schola Cantorum of Syracuse at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus, 7 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors and students.
  Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
  Syracuse Opera Preview at Barnes and Noble Bookstore (3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 1 p.m. - Free admission.
  Black Dahlia Murder, Redfield, Cannibal Corpse and All Shall Perish at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $14.99. 446-5534.

At the clubs

• Andy Rudy and Kim Fetters at Moondance Tavern, 2512 Route 20 (Marcellus), 6 p.m.
• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Bryan Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• FabCats at Critz Farms (3232 Rippleton Road, Route 13, Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• Dan Finn at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• J.D. and Rollin’ South at Ukrainian National Home (1317 W. Fayette St.), 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.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Rooter’s (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St.), 7:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 8: Darius Rucker at the War Memorial tonight

Darius Rucker

Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman, Darius Rucker, performs tonight at the Onondaga Country War Memorial (515 Montgomery St.). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42.50.

Also today

• Folkus Project Second Saturday Concert Series with Tenor at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Grateful Dead Guitar Workshop featuring Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $35. Rogers performs at 8 p.m. with Josh Delaney and Wendy Ramsay. Admission to their concert is $10.
• John Cadley, Michael Gordon, Rick Pallatto and Mark Zane perform at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Christine Lavin at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $16 at the door.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Oktoberfest at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 8:30 p.m.
• Richard Thompson at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $29.50, $36.50.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
• American Legion (398 N. Main St., Oneida) - Gina Rose Band, 7 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Papa Joe Band, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Jam Factor, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Smokin Worm, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Frankie Michaels, 7:30 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Damdog, 8:30 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Stone River Band, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Soul Mine
• FloJo's Restaurant (9022 Plainville Road Lysander) - J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Francesca’s Cucina (545 N. Salina St.) – The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Sleep Circadia, Buried in Concrete, Lowkey, Spire, Perpetual Burn, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Jesse Cleveland, 9 p.m.
• Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Disappointing the Family, 10 p.m.
• Green Gate (2 Genesee St., Camillus) - WoodStone, 9:30 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Dennis Veator, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Denn Bunger, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – 50/50, 10 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Granny 4 Barrel with Lonesome Crow, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Buddy Barrette Band, 8 p.m.
  
• Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Schuyler) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
  
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Miss E and Paulie Duo, 7:30 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Forbidden Dawn, 9 p.m.
  
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – Super Delinquents, 5 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Pour Whyte Trash, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Prison City Rockers, 6 p.m.
  
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – Hilbily Delux, 9 p.m.
  

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Friday, Oct. 7: Keller Williams at the Westcott and more

Keller Williams performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also today

• Disco Dance Party featuring Soul Mine, Soul Injection and Letizia and the Z Band at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Songwriters Showcase featuring Barnaby Bright, John Schmitt, Martin Rivas and Jules Poorman at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Miller Street Grove at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 5 p.m. – Free admission.
• Anais Mitchell at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• OCC Percussion Ensemble at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. – Free admission.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Chris Taylor Trio, 8 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - The Fabulous Ripcords, 6 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Jamie Notarthomas, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Chapter Eleven, 6 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Hell 2 Pay, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Open Mike with Captain Bob, 9 p.m.
• Chugger’s (1800 Union Rd., West Seneca) – Just Joe, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Count Blastula, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Two Hour Delay
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Smoking Loons, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Adrenaline Crush, 6 p.m.; Dead Creek, 9 p.m.; eXpoZure, ReWired, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – East of Earth, 9 p.m.,
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Michael Crissan, 10:30 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Restless Souls, 6 p.m.
• Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Flipside, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - J.D. and Rollin’ South, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Tuff Luck, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Down to Funk, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – The Guise, 8 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Johnny Rage Band, 10 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Case Frank and Burns, 6 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Super Delinquents, 9 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - Code Red featuring Gary Dunes, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Chief Big Way, Caged, 6 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - McArdell and Westers, 8 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grille (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Vitamin X, 9:30 p.m.
• Trapper’s Pizza Pub (5950 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tiger, 7;30 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 6: Neil Sedaka at the Civic Center tonight

Neil Sedaka

Singer/songwriter and 60s legend, Neil Sedaka, performs tonight as part of a special benefit for the Loretto Foundation. The concert, which takes place at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Also tonight

• Grupo Pagan, Andrew Russo, Joanna Jewett and more perform as part of a fundraiser for the Hiscock Legal Aid Society and the Everson Museum of Art. The event takes place at the Everson’s Scuplture Court (401 Harrison St.) and starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $125.
• The Dean’s List and OnCue, Gilbere Fiore, Guy Harrison and Apache Chief perform at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• SF JAZZ Collective at Anderson Center For The Arts, SUNY Binghamton
• Fall Poetry Series with Samlee Frazier at Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn, 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Alex and the Boatmen
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Eva Galleria (6456 Collamer Rd., East Syracuse) - Sugarland Jazz Band, noon; Mark Zane and Friends, 5 p.m.
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – Dennis Veator, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Chad Bradshaw, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Flipside, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars, 9:30 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Michael Crissan, 8 p.m.
• Phoebe's Garden Café (900 E. Genesee St.) – The Intention Featuring Mark Nanni, 8 p.m.
• 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.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Acoustic Night, 7p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Better Than Bowling Featuring Sharon Allen, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - Open Mike with Mike Ranger and Dave Read, 7 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Oct. 3 - 5

• 10/4:  Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater, 7:30 p.m.
  
• 10/3: Jackson Browne at Palace Theatre, Albany
• 10/4: Mt. Eden at (Westcott Theater, Syracuse, 8 p.m. - $25 at the door
• 10/4: Mac Miller at Water Street Music Hall, Rochester
• 10/4: Yo Gabba Gabba at UB Center for the Arts, Buffalo
• 10/5: Joe Carello and His Jazz Band at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 5:30 p.m. - $35.
• 10/5: Syracuse Opera Preview at the Jewish Community Center (5655 Thompson Road, DeWitt). Free. 
• 10/5: Ulrika Davidsson at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. -Free.
  
   

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Sunday, Oct. 2: Jackson Browne in Utica tonight

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica). Tickets are $30, $50, and $85.

Also today

• Hot Club of Cowtown with Loren Barrigar at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theater (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m - $25.
• Morgan Street Stompers at McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 4 p.m. - $12. 
• Jackie Greene at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15. 
• Fall Festival with The Barrigar Brothers, Honky Tonk Hindooz and Tommy & Jeff Connors at The Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, 2 - 6 p.m.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - . $5 suggested donation.
• 10th Annual RISE And Walk For Breast Cancer at Loop Road Parking Garage, Auburn, Noon
• The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest at Courthouse Park, Cortland, Noon
• Southern Tier Flood Relief Benefit with Plastic Nebraska, The Blindspots, 5 Mile Drive, Hubcap, Jeff Klaus (of The Horseflies), Frank Raponi, The Atomic Forces and more at Castaways, Ithaca, 5 p.m.

At the clubs

• Fab Five Paul at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Soul Traders at Ukrainian National Club, Auburn, 6 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Red Rooster Pub, Skaneateles Falls, 5 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 1: Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman at the Redhouse

Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman

Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman return to the Redhouse (201 S. West St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $15.

Also today

• Rubblebucket, Sports and the Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt at the Westcott Theater,(524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Take 6 at the Holy Cross Church (4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Dan Duggan at the Plainville Christian Church, (754 W. Genesee Road, Plainville), 7 p.m. - $7 adults, students free.
• Nine Operas in 90 Minutes at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Andrea Burns at the Hangar Theatre (810 Taughannock Blvd. (Route 89), Cass Park, Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $15- $28.
• The Campbell Brothers at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $15 students.
• Kinloch Nelson at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $15.
• John Nemeth at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, under 18 free.
• Yarn at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• 31st Annual Harvest of Sound Field Band Compettion with host Auburn Marching Vanguard and others at Holland Stadium, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest’ at Courthouse Park, Cortland, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Bright Lights & Country Music at Sempronius Fire Department, Sempronius (Noon to 3 p.m.)

At the clubs

• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Code Red featuring Gary Dunes, 10 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Donnie Martell, 7 p.m.; Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
• Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) – Freeride, 9 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool) - Mark Macri, 9:30 p.m.
• Copper Turret (17 W. Main St. Morrisville) – Denn Bunger, 8 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Dave Hawthorn & Nick Gravelding, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Difference of Opinion, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Tumbling Dice, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Mojo, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Frenay and Lenin, 9:30 p.m.
• Rosie's Sports Bar and Grill (1443 W. Genesee St.) - Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Sinners Ink, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – The DT’s, 6 p.m.; Emerald City, 10 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks, 10 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Papa Joe Band, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Eastside 66, 7 p.m.

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