Music in the 'Cuse: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Wednesday, Nov. 30: Mannheim Steamroller at the Landmark

Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller performs the annual holiday celebration, “The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis,” tonight at the newly renovated Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32.50-$70.50.

Also tonight

Hyperion String Quartet at the Sheldon Hall Ballroom, SUNY Oswego (7060 Route 104, Oswego), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $12 students and seniors.
Jerry Cali at Palisades Hotel (1921 N. James St., Rome), 8 p.m.
John Spillett Quartet with Joe Riposo at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
Just Joe at Jake’s Grub & Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
Open Mike with Shirley & Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: Alice Cooper at Turning Stone

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper, one of the first of the shock rockers, performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $60, $65, $75 (361-SHOW).

Also tonight

Born of Osiris, Betraying, Carnifax, Chains of Honor, Structures, The Martyrs and Veil of Maya at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 5:30 p.m. - $14.99.
Big D host Open Jam at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.).
Open Mike at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
TJ Sacco at Three Fat Guys, 3898 New Court Ave.), 6 p.m.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Holiday Music concert calendar

Jim Commentucci / The Post-Standard (2009)

The holidays are coming and with that, some great live music events to celebrate in and around Syracuse, N.Y. Here's what's going on:

12/2: A Cruzin' Christmas with Coachmen featuring Elizabeth Fern (Pensabene’s Casa Grande, 135 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 2 p.m. - $30 show and dinner, $20 show only. Reservations at 466-0312.
12/2: A Steve Green Christmas (Northside Baptist Church, 7965 Oswego Road, Clay.), 7 p.m. - $20.
12/3: A Fractured Christmas Fairy Tale (Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Pompey).2 p.m. - $10.
12/3: Christmas Cantata: Prince of Peace (United Methodist Church, 389 county Route 54, Pennellville), 7 p.m. - Free-will offering
12/4: Christmas Cantata: Prince of Peace (United Methodist Church, 389 county Route 54, Pennellville), 3 p.m. - Free-will offering
12/4: Advent Service of Lessons and Carols (St. John’s Episcopal Church, 15 Orange St., Marcellus), 4:30 p.m. - Free Admission.
12/4: Holidays at Hendricks featuring Syracuse University Brass Ensemble, Hendricks Chapel Choir, Handbell Ringers and organist Kola Owolabi (Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University, Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
12/4: A Cruzin' Christmas with Coachmen featuring Elizabeth Fern (Pensabene’s Casa Grande, 135 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 7 p.m. - $30 show and dinner, $20 show only. Reservations at 466-0312.
12/4: Annual Christmas Concert (Mexico Presbyterian Church 4361 Church St., Mexico), 2 p.m. - Free Admission.
12/4: Christmas Sing-along of Carols and Hymns (Fay Road Baptist Church, 750 Fay Road, Geddes), 6 p.m.
12/4: Ring and Sing we Now of Christmas with Oneida Area Civic Choraleand Joyful Ringers (Oneida High School, 560 Seneca St., Oneida, 4 p.m. - $10 (under 12 free).
12/4: Sunday Musicale with Rene Herbert Trio (Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville), 2 p.m. -$5.Rene Herbert Trio.
12/9: Andy Cooney Holiday Concert (Auburn Junior High School, 191 Franklin St.), 7 p.m. - $25.
12/7: Amahl and the Night Visitors presented by Cazenovia College Chorale (Cazenovia United Methodist Church, 21 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 7:30 p.m. - Free admission.
12/7: Songs of the Season Sing-Along (Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
12/9: Birthday of a King (Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse), 7 p.m. - $7.
12/10 - 12/11: Central Winds Holiday Concert (Oneida High School, 560 Seneca St., Oneida), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
12/10: Birthday of a King (Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse), 2 p.m. - $7.
12/10: Syracuse Vocal Ensemble (United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $20.
12/10: Syracuse Community Choir Peace Winter Solstice Concert (St. Paul’s Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. -$12 to $25.
12/11: Messiah with Syracuse University Oratorio Society (Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University), 3 p.m. - $20 (Students $10).
12/11: SU Brass and UCF Bells Holiday Concert (United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 3 p.m. - Free with canned good.
12/11: Syracuse Vocal Ensemble (Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 604 Oswego St., Liverpool), 3 p.m. - $20.
12/11: Amahl and the Night Visitors (St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., Liverpool), 3 and 7 p.m. - Free admission.
12/11: Gail Lyons' Harp Ensemble Christmas Program (Franciscan Church of the Assumption, 812 N. Salina St., Syracuse), 3 p.m. - Donations accepted.
12/11: Community Christmas Concert (Marcellus First Presbyterian Church, North and Main streets, Marcellus), 4 p.m. - Free admission.
12/13: Holiday Jazz Jam Session (McNamara’s Pub, 5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 6 p.m. - Free admission.
12/14: Civic Morning Musicals Recital (Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St.), 12:30 p.m. - Free Admission.
12/16: Symphony Syracuse Holiday Pops (Cortland High School, 8 Valley View Dr., Cortland), 8 pm. - $20, general; $5, students at the door.
12/16: The Wizards of Winter (Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St., Syracuse), 8 p.m. - $20 seats, $15 standing.
12/17: Jazz Christmas Concert (Palace Theatre, 2384 James St., Syracuse), 8 p.m. - $25, $35.
12/18: Ave Maria with Schola Cantorum of Syracuse (Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 4 p.m. - $15.
12/18: Masterworks Chorale Christmas Concert (St. Mary of the Lake Church, Skaneateles), 4 p.m. - Food pantry donation and offering.
12/18: Symphony Syracuse Holiday Pops (Crouse-Hinds Concert Theatre, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse), 2:30 p.m. - $25 to $40, students, $10.
12/20: Kenny Rogers Christmas (Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - r. $40, $50.
12/22: Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration (Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. - $30, $40, $50 and $75 for meet and greet.
12/24: Music for Christmas Eve with Dan Duggan (St. Paul’s Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse), 10:30 p.m. - Free will offering.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Sunday, Nov. 27: The Ready Set at Lost Horizon

The Ready Set performs tonight at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). Plug In Stereo, Downtown Fiction, Short Fiction and The Summer Set open the show, which starts at 5 p.m. Admission is $14.99.

Also today

Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
Syracuse University Brass Ensemble at St. Peter and John Episcopal Church (169 Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
Lisa Lee Trio at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
Los Blancos at Al’s Wine & 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.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Saturday, Nov. 26: Ray Davies in Ithaca and more tonight

Ray Davies

Ray Davies, former frontman for the Kinks, performs at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca). Tickets are $29.50 and $36.50.

Also tonight

Westcott Winter Weekend featuring Marcia Hagan (Storyteller) and a Magican at the Petit Branch library (2 p.m.), Josh Dekaney at Las Delicias, John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at the Westcott Frame Shop, Hanna Richardson and Phil Flanigan at the Melo Velo Bicycle Shop and Café, plus alternative music performance at Recess Café.
The Acacia Strain, Terror, Harm’s Way, Thoughts in Reverse, Atlas and Stray from the Path at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 5 p.m. - $13.
George Rossi and Gary Frenay, the Dean Brothers, Loren Barrigar and more at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m. - $15.
Gloriana at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 pm. - $25, $30, $35.
Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 10 p.m. - Free admission.
Holiday Parade - Genesee Street Downtown, Auburn
CNY Wine & Chocolate Fest with Stroke (1 p.m.) at Horticulture Building at NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse

At the clubs

10:2:Midnight at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
3 Inch Fury at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Fuji Buffet (2960 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt), 9 p.m.
Chris Terra at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
Custom Taylor Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9:30 p.m.
Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
Decree at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
Donna Colton & Sam Troublemaker at Creekside Books & Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Killdean at Beginnings II (Route 290, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
F5 at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 10 p.m.
Flipside at Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
Free Boody Institute at Bull & Bear Pub (125 E Water St.), 10 p.m.
Frost Bit Blue at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 10 p.m.
Green On Top at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
Hand of Fate at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
Hilbily Delux at Yaworskis (5345 Lee Center Taberg Road, Rome), 9 p.m.
Jerry Joseph with Charlie Orlando at Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.), 10 p.m.
Jesse Cleveland at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
Letizia & the Z Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
Limestone Crick at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9:30 p.m.
Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
Mark Zane & Friends at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 7:30 p.m.
Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
Raised On Radio at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
Rewired at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Sirsy at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
Smart Alec at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
Smokin’ at Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
The Bomb at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 9 p.m.
TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Nothin’ Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9:30 p.m.
Wayback Machine at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 9 p.m.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Friday, Nov. 25: Holiday festivities in downtown Syracuse

The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place tonight in Syracuse's Clinton Square. The event includes performances byu the Chittenango High School choir, the Spirit of Syracuse, and the Syracuse Brigadiers Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps. The tree will be lit at 8 p.m.

Here's a rundown of events:

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Free ice skating (weather permitting)
8 p.m.: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.) - Free admission
4 to 8 p.m.: Open house at the Onondaga Historical Association (321 Montgomery Street )
7 p.m.: The Hanover Square Association’s annual Yule Log Lighting 7 p.m. at Hanover Square.
All day: The Art Mart at City Hall Commons.
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Reception at the Erie Canal Museum (318 Erie Blvd. E.) - Gingerbread Gallery admission $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children.

Also tonight

Black Metal Friday featuring All That Is Sacred, Disfigured Death and Time Under Earth at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $5.
Isreal Hagan at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $7.
Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 10 pm. - Free admission.

At the clubs

About Time with Sheila Tucker at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
Amanda Ashley at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
Atom Hadm, Milking Diamonds, Papership, The Human at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
Chapter Eleven at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
Dennis Veator at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 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 Kelley’s Bar & Restaurant (5076 Velasko Road), 9 p.m.
Formerly Un-Named at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Reservoir Inn (5010 County Route 17, Redfield), 9 p.m.
John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen with JD Dancks at Creekside Books & Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
Just Joe at Bull & Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 7 p.m.
Letizia and the Z Band at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Lisa Lee Trio at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
Lonesome Crow at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
Morris and the Hepcats at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
Quickchange at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
Raised On Radio at McNamara’s (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 8 p.m.
Lockdown at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub & Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving from Music in the 'Cuse

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Wednesday, Nov. 23: The Wailers at the Westcott and much more tonight

The Wailers

The Wailers perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Duane Stephenson opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Also tonight

Dusty Pascal, Loren Barrigar and Friends at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $12.
The Best from Paris By Night at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 11 p.m. - $35, $55, $75, $100.
Sludge Factory (Alice In Chains tribute) and Township Rebellion (Rage Against The Machine tribute) at The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.)
30th Anniversary of Open Mic with host Shirley Woodcock-Kolb at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
Tim Herron Corporation, Boots ‘B Shorts and Jesse Collins Trio at Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse)

Area clubs will be hoppin' tonight as folks gather to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday. Here's who's where!

3 Inch Fury at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
CXTec Dinosaurs at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 10 p.m.
Joe Driscoll at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
Elephant Shoes at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
Emerald City at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
Fitz and Tina at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
Frenay and Lenin at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 8:30 p.m.
Fully Loaded Band at Overlook Lakeside Restaurant and Tavern (2437 Route 174, Otisco), 9 p.m.
Jesse Collins Band at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 11 p.m.
Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Charlie’s Place (1706 Route 11, Hastings), 9 p.m.
Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
Letizia and the Z Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
Loose Rendition at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 5 p.m.
Los Blancos at Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant (205 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 10 p.m.
Magical Mystery Tour at Gary’s Sports Bar (111 E. Bridge St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
McArdell and Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Menagecoustic at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
Open Mike with Shirley and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
Pirate Jam at Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
Rhythm Method at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
Sarah Horner Band at Springside Inn (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
Smokin’ at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
The Bomb at Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Utica), 9 p.m.
Trademark/Scars’ n Stripes at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
Walking Wounded at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9:30 p.m.
Z-Bones Side Project at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Tuesday: Nov. 22: Temptations at Turning Stone

The Temptations

The Temptations perform tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40, $45, $55.

Also tonight

Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m.. $2.
Joe Henson host Open Mic at Village Tavern, Marcellus
Sweet Lou host Open Mic at Lock 24 Restaurant, Baldwinsville
Randy McMillen and Chaos and Harmony at Greene’s Ale House, Oswego
Capt. Howdy at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse
Karaoke with DJ Streets at Singers Karaoke Club, 9 p.m.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Toby Keith coming to Turning Stone Feb. 2

Country music superstar Toby Keith will perform at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center Feb. 2. Rodney Atkins opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $85, $100, and $125 and are on sale at the Event Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and 877-833-7469.

Upcoming 2011 Turning Stone shows

11/23: Vietnamese Show: The Best from Paris by Night, 11 p.m.
11/26: Gloriana, 8 p.m.
11/29: Alice Cooper, 8 p.m.
12/2: Olivia Newton John, 8 p.m.
12/3: David Archuleta: My Kind of Christmas Tour, 8 p.m.
12/7: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, 8 p.m.
12/10: Phil Vassar, Craig Morgan, 8 p.m. - $40, $45, $50
12/15: Kellie Pickler, 8 p.m. - $39, $44, $54
12/20: Kenny Rogers, 8 p.m.
12/28: Bon Jovi tribute band Blaze of Glory, 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Sunday, Nov. 20: Live music events in and around the 'Cuse

Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company brunch

Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
Ralph Lalama and Joe Riposo at the Other Side of Utica (2011 Genesee St., Utica), 2:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 students.
Jon Fredric West at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 2:30 p.m. - Free admission.
Mark Kellogg with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra at the Syracuse University Sheraton’s Grand Ballroom (801 University Ave.), 4 p.m. - $30 at the door.
Larry King: Standing Up at Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom, Verona
Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
Jerry Cali at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
Mike and Stan at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
Sarah Horner Band at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Saturday, Nov. 19: Fab 5 reunite for benefit and much more tonight

The Fab Five will reunite tonight for the first time in over two years to perform at a benefit for the Jenn-Lyn Watson Memorial Fund. The event takes place at Meghan MacMurphy's (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) and starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $5, a portion of which goes to the fund.

Also tonight

Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse),.7:30 p.m. - $10.
Mark Doyle and the Maniacs with the Super Delinquents at the Redhouse( 201 S. West St.) as part of in a benefit for Meals on Wheels benefit concert, 7:30 p.m. - $25 single, $40 couple.
Oswego Valley Snowbelters Chorus at the Hall Newman Center (36 New St., Oswego), 7:30 p.m. -$6 plus a donated canned food item. 532-5980.
Dark Star Orchestra.at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $29.50.
Donna the Buffalo at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $16 at door.
Flashdance at Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 10 p.m. - Free admission.
M&M & Friends at St. David’s Episcopal Church (14 Jamar Drive, Fayetteville), 7 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 students.
Community Drum Circle at the Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.

At the clubs

All-Ages Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
Michael Crissan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
Custom Taylor Band at The Haunt (702 Willow Ave., Ithaca), 7 p.m.
Decree at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
Dr. Dirty and E Love/Grind Unplugged at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
Fab Five at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
Group Therapy at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
Hand of Fate at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
JD and Rollin’ South at Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay). 9 p.m.
Just Joe at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9 p.m.
Kat Tale at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road), 4 p.m.
Limestone Crick at Freedom of Espresso (128 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
Los Blancos at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
Marshall Dillon Band at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
Frankie Michaels at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Nasty Habit, Sweet Karma at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
Raised On Radio at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Rt. 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
Rewired at Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
Smokin’ at Dilaj’s at Diliaj’s Motor Inn (Route 38, Auburn), 8 p.m.
Springer at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
The Bomb at Yaworskis (5345 Lee Center Taberg Road, Rome), 9 p.m.
The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
Todd Hobin Band at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
Trademark at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
Wayback Machine at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
Woodfellas at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Friday, Nov. 18: Enter the Haggis at the Westcott

Enter the Haggis

Enter the Haggis performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Scythian opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Also tonight

Chris Pureka at May Memorial Universalist Unitarian Society (3800 East Genesee St., De Witt), 8 p.m. - $15
Dance Gavin Dance, I Set My Friends On Fire, A Loss For Words, The Bunny The Bear and Our Last Night at The Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.), 6:30 p.m.
Goo Goo Dolls at Stanley Center for the Arts (261 Genesee Street, Utica), 7:30 p.m. - $20, $30.50, $37.50 $42.50
Nancy Kelly Trio at the Syracuse University Sheraton’s Sitrus on the Hill lounge (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m. - Free admission. .
Symphony Syracuse at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 7:40 p.m. - $15, $25, $50 adults, $10 students with ID.
The Angel Band at Kirkland Art Center (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
Nick Annis at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $15.
Flashdance at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 10 p.m. - Free admission

At the clubs

Adrenaline Crush with Unbroken at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
Born Again Rebels at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Buddy Barrette Band at Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn)
Jerry Cali at Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida), 5 p.m.
Michael Crissan at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
Degenerators at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
Dirty Birds at Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool)
Dropouts at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
Flipside at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
Frank and Burns at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
Gina Rose Band at Stone Lounge (128 Main St. Cortland), 7 p.m.
Grind Unplugged at Nick’s Club 48 (Route 48, Fulton), 9 p.m.
Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca)
Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
Kane at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
Lisa Lee and Mojo at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
Mark Zane and Friends at Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Main St., Cortland), 8 p.m.
Miller Street Groove at Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar (17 Columbus St., Auburn)
Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 8 p.m.
Chris Mosley and John Schulte at Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls)
Neverly Brothers Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
Open Mike with Dan and Tom at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
Pull The Plug featuring Jim Yurco at Rosie's Sports Bar and Grill (1443 W. Genesee St.)
Raised On Radio at Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
The Reissues at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn)
Rhythm Method Band at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
SOS with Frank Stepanek at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
Sarah Horner Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 9 p.m.
Simplelife at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
Smokin’ at Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (505 Westcott St.)
Smokin’ Worm Show at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 11:30 p.m.
Soul Mine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Soul Sharks at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
Stevie Tombstone at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta)
Stripped at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
TJ Sacco and the Urban Rodeo at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thursday, Nov. 17: Infected Mushroom at the Wescott

Infected Mushroom

Infected Mushroom performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). DJ Gunslinger and Karbokanet open the show, which starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Also tonight

Breathe Carolina, Big Chocolate at Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) , 6:30 p.m. - $13
Warren Haynes Band at Smith Opera House (82 Seneca Street, Geneva), 7 p.m. - $30.
Robin ‘Mitzi’ Munn at Boyle Senior Center, Auburn, 6 p.m.
The Kick Ass Wit Of Molly Ivins at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 8 p.m.- $15

At the clubs

Rhyne McCormick at Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 :30 p.m.
Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
John Lerner hosts Open Mic at Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville)
Capt. Howdy at Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
El’Kabong at LLimp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes), 9 p.m.
Frenay and Lenin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
Dave Hawthorn at Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 5 p.m.
Deer Tick at Castaways, Ithaca
Paul Taylor at Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn)

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Music in the 'Cuse : Nov. 15 - 16

Looking for some live entertainment to brighten up your early week doldrums? Here's what's going on:

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Mustard Plug at Funk 'n Waffles
Ultraviolet Hippopatomus, Higher Organix at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10
Drive By Truckers, Felice Brothers at State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca)
Tuesday Night Music Sessions at 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.

Wednesday , Nov. 16

Drive-By Truckers with the Felice Brothers at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $26.50.
Boots n’ Shorts with Joe Henson at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.
Ben Fiore at Cobblestone Ale House (400 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
Open Mike with Shirley and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Kelly Clarkson to play Turning Stone Jan. 19

Kelly Clarkson at the NYS Fair in 2009

Kelly Clarkson returns to Turning Stone Resort and Casino Jan. 19 as part of her Stronger Tour. Kelly is promoting Stronger, her fifth studio album since winning American Idol in 2002. The album, which was released Oct. 24, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard album chart.

Kelly will by joined on the tour by Matt Nathanson.

The January show will be Kelly's second Turning Stone appearance. She last performed at the Event Center in October 2007. She returned to Central New York in August 2009 for an appearance at the New York State Fair.

Tickets for the show are $35, $45 and $50, and go on sale Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. at the Event Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and 877-833-7469.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Sunday, Nov. 13: Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics in North Syracuse this afternoon

Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics

Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics perform at 2 p.m. at the Northern Onondaga Public Library (100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse). Admission is free.

Also today

Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation
Onondaga Civic Symphony at Atonement Lutheran Church (116 W. Glen Ave.), 3 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors and students.
Touched with Fire at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 3 p.m. - $5-$15/donation.
Fundraising Concert at the Rockefeller United Methodist Church (350 Nottingham Road), 4 p.m. - $8 single, $12 family at the door.

At the clubs

Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
Honky Tonk Hindooz at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 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 Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
Paradigm Shift Jazz Trio at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
Perry and Mulhauser Blues Union at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 8 p.m.
Two Feet Short at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Saturday, Nov. 12: Tony Bennett in Utica and more tonight

Tony Bennett

Legendary crooner Tony Bennett entertains tonight at the Stanley Theatre for the Performing Arts (261 Genesee St., Utica). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $61 to $121. Call 724-4000 for more information.

Also tonight

Annie and the Hedonists at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $15.
Metal Showcase featuring All the King’s Horses, Embrace the Massacre, Sleep Circadia, Sorrow of Batavia and Structured to Collapse the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt),. 8 p.m. - $8.
Hope for Africa Children’s Choir at Christ Community United Methodist Church, (3474 Stiles Road), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
Bluegrass Bash featuring Diamond Someday, Lake Effect Bluegrass, and Salmon River Boys at benefit for Chuck and Sharon Foultz at the American Legion (3350 Maple Ave., Pulaski), Noon to 6 p.m. - $10.
The Coachmen at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $13 at the door.
Music and Arts Festival at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 12 p.m.
Fat River Kings at The Red House Arts Center, Syracuse
Mighty Clouds with Syracuse’s Foundation, Sensational Saints and the Bells of Harmony at Living Water Church of God in Christ (121 Huron St.), 7 p.m. - $25 at the door.
Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio with Wendy Ramsay and Josh Dekaney at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 donation.
Sloppy Joes at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. – Free admission.
Brass Transit at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $19.
Orleans at the Root Sculpture Court at the Munson-Williams- Proctor Arts Institute (310 Genesee St., Utica), 8 p.m. - $30.
Broken Nails at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 9 p.m. – Free admission.
Enter The Haggis and Scythian at Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta

At the clubs

Aherin Pub (3855 Split Rock Rd., Camillus) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – The Boogiemen, 9 p.m.
Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Jam Factor, 9:30 p.m.
Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rhythm Method, 9 p.m.
Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Cheating Intention, Jesse Collins Band, 5 p.m.; Joe Driscoll, 10 p.m.
CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Walking Wounded, 9 p.m.
Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dennis Veator, 7 p.m.
Charlie's Place (Route 11 Hastings) – Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) – Lonesome Crow, 9 p.m.
Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Tim Herron Corporation, 10 p.m.
Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Down ‘N Dirty Band, 7 p.m.
Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Bright Lights and Country Music, 9 p.m.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Teagan and the Tweeds
Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Forbidden Dawn, 10 p.m.
Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 9 p.m.
Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Fatal Sting, 10 p.m.
Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – The Dirty Birds, 9 p.m.
MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 10 p.m.
Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Decree, 10 p.m.
McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.) - Kristin Turo, 8 p.m.
Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Molly Shea Band, 9 p.m.
Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.; Code Red featuring Gary Dunes, 10 p.m.
Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – The Action, 9 p.m.
Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – 50/50
Wayside Irish Pub (101 East Main St Elbridge) - The Funky Blu Roots with Tom Townsley and Don Pharoah, 8 p.m.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Friday, Nov. 11: Further, Sammy Awards, Tom Rush and more

Further featuring the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh and Bob Weir return to the ‘Cuse for a 7 p.m. show at the Onondaga County War Memorial (515 Montgomery St.). tickets are $42.50 and $50. 435-2121.

Also tonight

The annual Sammy Awards show takes place tonight at the OnCenter Ballroom (800 S. State St.). The event starts at 7 p.m Tickets are $15.
Legendary folk singer Tom Rush at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St., De Witt), 8 p.m. - $30.
East of Eden at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
Hamell on Trial at La Vie Boheme Bistro (109-111 Madison St., Oneida), 8 p.m. - $10.
Christine Ohlman at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
Berth Control, Summer Cult, Doug Cote and the Sweet Ones and Seth Hebert-Faergolzia at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 9 p.m. - $5.
Broken Nails at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 9 p.m. – Free admission.
Hope for Africa Children’s Choir at Christ Community United Methodist Church, (3474 Stiles Road), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
Jon Nakamatsu at Le Moyne College’s Panasci Family Chapel (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10seniors.
Broken Nails at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 9 p.m. – Free admission.
Veteran’s Day USO Show with Susan May and the Stars of Tomorrow at St,Luke’s Church Of Christ, Auburn, 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Chris Terra Band, 9:30 p.m.
Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Frenay and Lenin, 8 p.m.
Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Miss E and Dovetail Joint with Kate Kolb, 9 p.m.
Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Steep, Master Thieves, 9 p.m.
Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7 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.
Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Walking Wounded, 10 p.m.
Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Funky Blu Roots with Tom Townsley
Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Jeff Meloling, 6 p.m.
Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Count Blastula, 9 p.m.
Laci's Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - SoHo Trio, 7 p.m.
Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – K Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Lisa Lee Trio, 9 p.m.
Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – The Blint
Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Tiger, 8 p.m.
Rydolph's Restaurant and Lounge (13430 Route 11, Henderson) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Ron Spencer Band, 9 p.m.
Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - Mike and Stan Lee Duo, 8 p.m.
Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Dave Wolever, 9 p.m.
Tinker's Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn) – Sarah Horner Band, 7 p.m.
Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Papa Joe Band, 8 p.m.
Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thursday, Nov. 10: Sammy Hall of Fame induction at the Dinosaur

David “Rock” Feinstein

David “Rock” Feinstein, 805, Marcia Hagan, Rick Gary, Joe Riposo and others perform at Upstairs at the Dinosaur (246 W. Willow St.) as part of the Sammy Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $20.

Also tonight

Hope for Africa Children’s Choir at Christ Community United Methodist Church, (3474 Stiles Road), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
Jon Nakamatsu at Le Moyne College’s Panasci Family Chapel (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10seniors.
Broken Nails at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s Leopard Room (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 9 p.m. – Free admission.

At the clubs

Jerry Cali at Parker’s Pub (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 8 p.m.
Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
Fab Five Paul at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Fitz and Tina at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 9 p.m.
Flipside at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
Lisa Lee Duo at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
Irv Lyons at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
McArdell and Westers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
Open Mike with John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
Open Mike with Rick Jewett and Keith Ford of Lonesome Crow at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 7 p.m.
Punk and Indie Rock Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
SoHo Jazz Trio at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Music in the 'Cuse : Nov. 7 - 9

Looking for some early-week entertainment? Here's what's going on:

Joe Bonamassa

Monday, 11/7

All Star Jam hosted by Kevin Barrigar and Rick Jewitt at Breeder’s Tavern at Iona Corners, Memphis, 7 p.m.
Big D at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

Tuesday, 11/8

Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $2.
Joe Bonamassa at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $40.50, $86.50.
Eko Tren at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 7 p.m.
Frenay and Lenin at (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
Donal O’Shaughnessy and Bryan Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
Open Mike with Sweet Lou. (Lock 24, 33 Water Street, Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
Metal Matinee at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 3 p.m.
Open Blues Jam with Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.

Wednesday 11/9

Kronos Quartet.at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students.
Yellow Dubmarine at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
Better Than Bowling featuring Sharon Allen and George Newton at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
Randy Reinhart and His Gang at McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 4 p.m.
Steve Odum Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
John Cadley at Oak ‘n Vine @ The Springsde Inn, Auburn, 8 p.m.
Clarence ‘Pinky’ Pinckny at Moro’s Table, Auburn, 5:30 p.m.
Merry Mischief host Open Mic at Bramley Library, Jordan, 7 p.m.
Comedian Jeff Dunham at Onondaga County War Memorial OnCenter, Syracuse

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Sunday, Nov. 6: Everlast at the Westcott

Everlast

Everlast performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Redlight King and Silent Fury open the show, whih starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Also today

Darryl Pugh and Jimmy Johns at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 3 p.m. - Free admission.
Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
Mixed Bag with Ralph D’Mello (clarinet), John Delia (flute and clarinet); John Flaver (clarinet and bass clarinet), Amy Militi (bassoon), Gayle Ross (soprano) and Timothy Schmidt (guitar) at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St.), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
Syracuse Youth Orchestras Concert. with The Syracuse Youth Orchestra and the Syracuse Youth String Orchestra at West Genesee High School Auditorium (5201 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 4:30 p.m. - $10 adults.
Kindness For Kaye Bauso Benefit at Knights Of Columbus, Auburn, 1 p.m.
Smokey Robinson at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Rochester

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Saturday, Nov. 5: Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson in Ithaca and much more

Kris Kristofferson and Joan Baez

Sixties' legends Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson perform tonight at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42.50 and $69.50.

Also tonight

Sultans of String at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $16 at the door.
The Big Break semifinals featuring A Triple O, ATM, New Daze, Steep, Amerikan Primitive and Stir Up the Gravy at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m.
Metalcuse II benefit for the Stand Up and Shout Fund and the Syracuse Rescue Mission featuring Psychopath, Nine Round, Steel Kingdom, A Sound of Thunder, Granny 4 Barrel, VooDoo Terror Tribe, Sleepy Hollow and Fleshburn at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse), 7 p.m. - $10 .
Wagner College Choir Chamber Singers at St. Stephen Lutheran Church (873 Dewitt St.), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
Mark D’Alberto at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - Free admission.
Buddy Whittington and the SUNY Oswego Guitar Ensemble at the Sheldon Hall Ballroom, SUNY Oswego (7060 Route 104, Oswego), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
Vicki Genfan at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Cafe (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $15.
Whispering Tree at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the clubs

American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Dr., Cicero) – Smokin’, 8 p.m.
The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Code Red featuring Gary Dunes, 10 p.m.
Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) – Smokin Worm, 9 p.m.
Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Down to Funk, 9 p.m.
Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Frankie Michaels, 8 p.m.
Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Fab 5 Paul, 7 p.m.
Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 9 p.m.
Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) - Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section, 7 p.m.
Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding, 9 p.m.
Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Shakedown
Electric Company (700 Varick St., Utica) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Lisa Lee Trio, 9 p.m.
Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - ZBones, 10 p.m.
MJ’s Chill ‘n Grill (8201 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Just Joe, 10 p.m.
Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Kat Tale, 10 p.m.
McNeily’s Pub (2802 James St.) - Monogeesch with Joe Porto, 8 p.m.
McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – F5, 10 p.m.
Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Nancy Kelly
Molly MaGee's Pub (209 Oswego St., Liverpool) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Love that 50, 50 Band, 9 p.m.
Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Sirsy, 10 p.m.
Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Hodson and Donelan, 9:30 p.m.
Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Elephant Shoes, 8:30 p.m.
Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Damdog, 8 p.m.
Shaughnessy’s Pub (300 Robinson St.) - Kristin Turo, 9 p.m.
Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tuff Luck, 9 p.m.
Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – The Action, 10 p.m.
Upper Deck (1 S. Virginia St., Waterloo) - Raised On Radio, 9:45 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Friday, Nov. 4: Bela Fleck and the Flacktones at OCC tonight

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

Bela Fleck and the Original Flecktones perform tonight at Onondaga Community College's Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike) as part of the Legends of Jazz Series. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30.

Also tonight

Country Music at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd., De Witt) featuring TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys plus Letizia and Urban Country as well as Lonesome Crow’s Keith Ford and Rick Hayman, 7 p.m. - $5.
The Big Break semifinals first round featuring Wishing Wire, Thrifter, Pregnant Babies, Redfield, Only on the Downstroke and All the King’s Horses at the Westcott Theater(524 Westcott St.).
The Nu-Utopians in a John Lennon’s musical legacy. Auburn Public Theater(8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $23 adults, $12 students.
Peter Ostroushko at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.- $15.
Songwriters Night with Jon Peterson, Loren Barrigar, Jim VanArsdale and Maureen Henesey at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
Sultans of String at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
Syracuse Songwriters Series with Jason Bean, Doug Moncrief and Mike McKay at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 8 p.m. - $7.
Martin Sexton at Mohawk Valley Community College, Rome
Childhood’s End and Mothers Of Intention at Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta

At the clubs

Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Bright Lights and Country Music, 6 p.m.
Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 8:30 p.m.
Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Lisa Lee Duo, 8 p.m.
Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Barndogs, 9 p.m.
Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 8 p.m.
Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dennis Veator, 7 p.m.
Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Open Mike with Captain Bob, 9:30 p.m.
Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Just Joe, 10 p.m.
Copper Turret (17 W. Main St. Morrisville) – Denn Bunger, 9 p.m.
Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Dave Hawthorn
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Billy Hector
Eva’s Galleria (6456 Collamer Rd., E. Syracuse) - Mark Zane and Friends, 3 p.m.
Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Bleed the Soul, 6 p.m.; 10:2 Midnight, Malachai, 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.
Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Matt Douglas, 8 p.m.
Inn On the Lake (770 S. Main St., Canandaigua) - Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks, 6 p.m.
Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - MEB, 9 p.m.
L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Dropouts, 8 p.m.
La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike, 7 p.m.
Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – 9Round, Bastard Squad, Born Again Rebels, When Everything Fails, Hangman’s Heat, 10 p.m.
Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – The Guise, 8 p.m.
Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Chris Terra Band, 9 p.m.
Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Hotz Sauce, 6 p.m.; Ruby Shooz, 9 p.m.
Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - John Liebing, 8 p.m.
Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica) - Mark Zane and Friends, 8 p.m.
Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - The Prison City Rockers, 9 p.m.
Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Dan Elliott and The Monterays, 8 p.m.
Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tuff Luck, 7;30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Thursday, Nov. 3: Badfish at the Westcott and more tonight

Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime stops off at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) tonight for a 7:30 show. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Also tonight

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - $30, $35, $45
The 5 Browns at the Stanley Center for the Performing Arts (261 Genesee St., Utica), 7:30 p.m., $26, $36, $71.
Jorma Kaukonen at the Hangar Theatre (810 Taughannock Blvd. (Route 89), Cass Park, Ithaca), 8 p.m. $29.50-$37.50
Jeff Dunham at Broome County Arena, Binghamton
A Life Once Lost, Architect, Egodestroys and Fight Amp at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $10.
Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
The Easy Ramblers' CD release party takes place at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 7:30 p.m. -$7.

At the clubs

LA Guns at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn)
Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin at Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
John Lerner host Open Mic at Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville)
Mike Place and Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
Dave Hawthorn at Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 5 p.m.
Frank Rhodes & Friends host Open Mic at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 7 p.m.
Rhyne McCormick at Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn)
Alex Boatman & The Boatmen. (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
Born Again Rebels at Mikey’s Bar (1717 Milton Ave., Solvay), 7 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.
Lisa Lee Trio. (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 p.m.
Overkill Radio, Phantom Chemistry, Damaged in Transit. Feast of the Superb Owl at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
Sarah Horner Band at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
The Intention Featuring Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
Dennis Veator at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Wednesday, Nov. 2: Tonight's music calendar

U.S. Air Force Liberty Jazz Band at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
Edgu Folk at Oak ‘n Vine at Springside Inn (Route 38 S., Auburn), 8 p.m.
Joe Henson host Music Showcase at Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
Shirley Woodcock-Kolb hosts Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Daniella’s The Best Western (State Fair Blvd.)
Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale)
Karaoke with Mr Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones at Foothill Performing Arts Center, Oneonta
The Pixies and Surfer Blood at Main Street Armory, Rochester

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Idol's Kellie Pickler coming to Turning Stone

'American Idol' season 5's country sweetheart, Kellie Pickler, is set to perform at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona Dec. 15.

Tickets are $39, $44 and $54 and are on sale at the Showroom Box Office, by calling 361-SHOW or at any Ticketmaster location.

Kellie is touring to promote her third album, 100 Proof, which drops Jan. 24. The album was produced by Frank Liddell (Miranda Lambert and Lee Ann Womack) and Luke Wooten.

The show starts at 8 p.m.

Another 'Idol' alum, season 6 runner-up, David Archuleta, will also perform at Turning Stone next month. David's "My Kind of Christmas Tour" is scheduled for Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $60, and $65.

Tuesday, Nov. 1: Open Mike night in the 'Cuse

It's open mike night in and around the 'Cuse, and there are numerous places where you can let out your inner rock star.

Tuesday Night Music Sessions at 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 Joe Henson at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
Open Mike with Sweet Lou at Lock 24 (33 Water Street, Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Streets at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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