Saturday, Dec. 31: First Night in Liverpool and much more tonight

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the annyal First Night CNY at Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. New Boyz headline the musical entertainment, and there will be laser tag and glow-in-the-dark mini golf, with an orange ball drop at midnight. The event starts at 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the gate, $5 in advance at any area Wegman's.

Also tonight

• 40 BeLow-Out New Year's Eve Party at Landmark Theatre, Syracuse featuring Joe Driscoll,  James "Hollywood" Moore and master-spinner, DJ Afar. The party starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $90.
• Nick Fuoco's New Year's Eve Extravaganza at Club Fusion, N. Syracuse with Killaton, Bastard Squad, Sickened Fate, Cold Ethyl, Jayne Dracula. Music starts at 7 p.m.
• Hollywood Dance Party at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center with music by Flashdance, 8 p.m. - $45 at the door.
• New Year's Eve Black and White Masquerade Ball at Auburn Public Theater, 8 p.m. - $5 at the door.
• Syracuse Salsa Nights at Johnston's Ballybay Pub/Nightclub, Syracuse, 9:30 p.m.
• New Year's Eve Folk Concert and Contra Dance at United Church of Fayetteville featuring George Wilson on fiddle and Tom Hodgson on guitar., 6 p.m. (Bring a dish to pass). 

At the clubs

• 3 Inch Fury and Brats n Blondz at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Anjela, Michael and Friends at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Double Tree Hotel (6301 Route 298, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Down To Funk at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Emerald City at Hilton Garden Inn (6004 Fair Lakes Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 10 p.m.
• Scott Fitzgerald at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Fully Loaded Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9:30 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 30: Live music at area clubs tonight

It's New Year's Eve Eve and there's plenty of live music at area clubs tonight. Here's what's going on:

• Anjela, Michael and Friends at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Brian Hurry and Friends at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Extremists at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• FabCats at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy G at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• John Lerner Band at Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Nasty Habit, Zadoc and the Nightmare, A Dead Horse/Hammerhead at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Rewired at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Rick Jewett and Keith Ford of Lonesome Crow at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Sirsy w/Alex and the Boatmen at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 29: Clutch at the Westcott

Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity perform tonight at The Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Lionize and Kyng are also on the bill. Music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.

At the clubs

• Anjela, Michael and Friends at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Parker's Pub (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 8 p.m.
• Johnny Rawls at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Jesse Collins Band at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 South 1st Street, Fulton, NY), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Co. (120 Walton St), 10:30 p.m.
• Karaoke in the Backstage Lounge at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Skoob at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Matt Douglas at Knoxie's Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey, NY), 8 p.m.
• One Step From Falling, Liberty and the Amity, Feeding Affliction, and Hurting Unit at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road,  North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Open Mic with Ronnie Dark All Stars at Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• The Barking Loungers at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordon Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, Dec. 28: Joe Driscoll at Bull and Bear tonight

Joe Driscoll

Joe Driscoll will be at the Bull and Bear Pub (125 East Water Street) today for two shows (4:30 and 7 p.m.) The event is a benefit for the Eastwood Neighborhood Association with money raised to help fun the Joe Mazella Court at Eastwood Heights. The Post-Standard's Mark Bialczak, former SU basketball player Matt Roe, and TK99's Dave Frisina will serve as celebrity bartenders for the night with all tips going to the ENA.

Also tonight

• Bon Jovi tribute band, Blaze of Glory, performs at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, $15, $20.
• Frenay & Lenin at Parisa Restaurant, 317 Montgomery St.), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub & Grog, 7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Nancy Kelly at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Mr. Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Merry Christmas from Music in the 'Cuse

Jim Commentucci / The Post-Standard (2009)

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas!

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Friday, Dec. 23: Joe Driscoll at the Palace Theater

Joe Driscoll

Joe Driscoll headlines tonight at a special holiday show at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.). Dusty Pascal and Charley Orlando open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Also tonight

• David Kim, and Jocelyn Medina and her jazz trio with Dave Solazzo and Lou Smaldone at the Kirkland Art Center (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 7:30 p.m. - .$15.
•  Holiday Rock Party benefit for the Vera House featuring, Just A Memory, Silent Fury, Milking Diamonds and Autumn Fire at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m. - $8-$10.

At the clubs

• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Road), 9 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9:30 p.m.
• Dirty Birds at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Down to Funk at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Main St., Cortland), 8 p.m.
Acoustic Solo.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Tilted Kilt Pub (1050 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9:30 p.m.
Classic Rock.
• Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Irv Lyons at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Monogeesch w/Joe Porto at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Bill Oeinck at Fusion Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Quickchange at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Simplelife at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Solo Acoustic Guitar at SoNo Pizza (18 W. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Swallow’s Restaurant (1914 South Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Trademark at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Kristin Turo at OC’s Sports Bar (317 N. Salina St.), 6 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• ZBones at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 22: Jim Brickman at the Civic Center tonight

Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman performs tonight at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, $40, and $50.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m.
• The Rest of Us, the Mike McKay Band, Stonelord, Meghan Tonjes and Mike Falzone at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the clubs

li>Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• El’kabong rides again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Holiday Spectacle.
• Fabcats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• From This Day Forth, All the King’s Horses, Creacia, One Last Shot, Thoughts in Reverse at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St.), 7:30 p.m.
Acoustic Solo.
• Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Noisy Boys at Cobblestone Ale House (400 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike w, John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike w, Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Sirsy at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• The Intention featuring Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Dec. 19-21

Kenny Rogers performs at Turning Stone Dec. 20

There's some great live entertainment coming up this week in and around the 'Cuse, including a special Christmas performance by Kenny Rogers at Turning Stone on Tuesday.  Here's what's going on:

Monday, Dec. 19

• A Tuba Christmas at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - Free admission..
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Miss E at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

Tuesday, Dec. 20

• Kenny Rogers at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $40, $60.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water Street, Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• Big D hosts open Mike at inosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

Wednesday, Dec. 21 

• J.T. Hall Jazz Consort at the Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m. - Free
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Joe Henson at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.
• Jazz Night at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, Dec. 18: Christmas music abounds in and around the ‘Cuse

It’s the holiday season, and there’s plenty of great live entertainment in Central New York. Here’s what’s going on:

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra music with The Wizards of Winter at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St., Syracuse), 9 p.m. 
• Ave Maria with Schola Cantorum of Syracuse at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 4 p.m. - $15.
• Masterworks Chorale Christmas Concert at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Skaneateles, 4 p.m. - Food pantry donation and offering. 
• Symphony Syracuse Holiday Pops at Crouse-Hinds Concert Theatre (411 Montgomery St., Syracuse), 2:30 p.m. -  $25 to $40, students, $10. 
• Pergolesi’s Magnificat at St. David’s Episcopal Church (14 Jamar Drive, Fayetteville), 10 a.m. - Offering.
• Klezmer Christmas Chaos with Regi Carpenter at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Café (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Christmas at the Palace with the DeSantis Orchestra to benefit the late Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society at the Palace Theatr (2384 James St.), 5 p.m. - $20.
• Bells and Motley Consort at the Holy Transfiguration Churc (783 Franklin Park Drive, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Messiah Sing-along at the Tully High School Auditorium (5850 Route 80, Tully), 6:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• Second Baptist Church Choir ‘Searching For A King Contata’ at the Second Baptist Church (1 N. Herman Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m. – Free admission).

At the clubs

• Dovetail Joint with Miss E at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 5 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 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.

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Saturday, Dec. 17: The Black Lites at Klub Polski and much more

The Blacklites

The Blacklites provide the music for tonight’s Christmas party at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.). The event features a buffet, and starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $25.

Also tonight

• Dark Hollow with Jatoba and Steep at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 pm.. - $12.
• The Dean Brothers at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m.
• New York Voices (Dunbar Association Benefit) at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.), 8 p.m. - $25, $35, and $50 VIP.
• Andrew and Noah Band at Funk ’N Waffle ( 727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8:30 p.m. - $7.
Christmas Choral Concert at St. James Episcopal Church (9 Williams St., Clinton), 7 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 students and seniors.
• Phoenix Community Band at the Plainville United Church of Christ (754 W. Genesee Road, Plainville), 7 p.m. - $5 donation, students free.
• Home for the Holidays: Jeremy Webb and Nat Chandler at the Hangar Theatre (810 Taughannock Blvd., Cass Park, Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $30 adults, $28 students and seniors.
• Chris White at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Café (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 students.

At the clubs

• After FX at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Dave Ball at Shamballa Café (11 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 11 a.m.
• Alex Boatman and the Boatmen at OC’s Sports Bar (317 N. Salina St.), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Fuji Buffet (2960 Erie Blvd E., DeWitt), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• F5 at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 10 p.m.
• FabCats at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Flipside at Charlie’s Place (1706 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged withELove Acoustic at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Hell 2 Pay at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Reservoir Inn (5010 County Route 17, Redfield), 8 p.m.
• Jody Grenier at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at King Of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Dorsey and Fore at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Lowkey, Spire, 44 Mag, Psychopath at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
• Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Ronnie Leigh at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Diliaj’s (Route 38, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Springer at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Taxi at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Yaworski’s (5345 Lee Center-Taberg Road, Rome), 9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 16: Sloan Wainwright at May Memorial and more

Sloan Wainwright

Sloan Wainwright returns to May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St., DeWitt) as part of the Folkus Project. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• The Wizards Of Winter at The Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.)
• Country Christmas Showcase with Hillbilly Delux, JD and Rollin’ South and Showdown Singers at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Second Baptist Church Choir performs ‘Searching For A King Contata’ at the Second Baptist Church (1 N. Herman Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Floodwood moe’s Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico at the Kirkland Art Center (9 ½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $24 at the door.

At the clubs

• 3’s a Crowd at Diliaj’s Motor Inn (Route 38, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• A.O.D Team at Funk N’ Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Code Red Band withGary Dunes at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Dead Before Dawn withSpecial Guests at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Dead Creek at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Dropouts at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Scott Fitzgerald at McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Flipside at Big Kahunas (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Dam Dog at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux, JD and Rollin’ South at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road (North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio withJosh Dekaney and Wendy Ramsay at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Band at OC’s Sports Bar (317 N. Salina St.), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St.), 7 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Blues Band at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Mike and Stan Lee at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Kane at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
Paul Fey, Mike Sidello Band at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Taxi at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• The Thin Line at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Dr. Killdean at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• TimeLine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 15: Kellie Pickler at Turning Stone tonight

Kellie Pickler

American Idol 5’s own country sweetheart, Kellie Pickler, performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Kellie is promoting her upcoming album, 100 Proof, set to drop Jan. 24, 2012. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39, $44, and $54.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. – Donations appreciated.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Industrial Goth Night at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Irv Lyons at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
Solo.
• 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.
Piano Rock.
• Open Mike withRonnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike withJohn Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Secret Dino Club, Junior Doctor at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• SoHo Jazz Trio at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Solo Acoustic Guitar at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m.
• Taxi at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7 p.m.
• Vitamin X at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que(246 W. Willow St.)
• Tim Herron at the Blue Tusk, Armory Square

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Wednesday, Dec. 14: Man Overboard at Lost Hori

Man Overboard

Man Overboard headlines tonight at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). The show also features Daytrader, True Things, One Last Shot and Homeward Bound. Music starts at 6 p.m. and admission is $9.99.

Also tonight

• Tommy Connors at PJ’s Pub & Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay & Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Oak & Vine at Springside Inn (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub & Grog, (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m. 
• Merry Mischief host Open Mic at Bramley Library, Jordan, 7 p.m.
• Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Brian Francis at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Tuesday, Dec. 13: JASS Holiday Jam Session tonight

The Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse presents its annual JASS Holiday Jam Session tonight at McNamara's Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus). The event features Dick Ames (cornet) and Bobby Morris (trombone). Music starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Quartetto Appassionata at the United Presbyterian Church (25 Church St., Cortland), 8 p.m. - Free Admission.
• Street Dogs, With Their Heads, Murder the Stout and Still Rings True at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Frenay & Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlouat Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

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Monday, Dec. 12: Holiday concerts this week

Check out all the great holiday music coming up this week in and around the 'Cuse:

• 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: Christmas show with The Empire Brass starring Elisabeth Von Trapp (SRC Arena, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse), 8 pm.
• 12/17: Jazz Christmas Concert (Palace Theatre, 2384 James St., Syracuse), 8 p.m. - $25, $35. 
• 12/17: New York Voices with Dunbar Christmas fundraiser (Palace Theatre), 8 p.m. - $25, $35, $50 
• 12/18: Trans-Siberian Orchestra music with The Wizards of Winter (Westcott Theater, Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• 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.  

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Sunday, Dec. 11: Symphony Syracuse's "Messiah" today

Symphony Syracuse with Syracuse University's Oratorio Society perform Handel's "Messiah" today at 3 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University campus. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 students.

Also today

• Jane Monheit as part of the Swing City jazz series/fundraiser at the Other Side of Utica (2011 Genesee St., Utica), 2:30 p.m. - $20. 
•  Syracuse University Brass Ensemble at the United Church of Fayetteville (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 3 p.m. - Free admission.
• Jubilation Christmas concert at the Park United Methodist Church (17 Broad St., Hamilton), 3:30 p.m. -. $8.
• Central New York Bluegrass Association Holiday Party featuring Diamond Someday and more starting at noon at the American Legion (13 E. Main St., Marcellus). Dinner is at 3 p.m. with more music starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, free under 16.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m.-  $5 suggested donation.
• Winter Concert II with Onondaga Community College’s Jazz Ensemble, Latin Ensemble and Singers will at OCC’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 3 p.m - Free admission.
• Second Baptist Church Choir at the church (1 N. Herman Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Brian Regan at State Theatre, Ithaca
• Children’s show Barney Birthday Bash at SRC Arena (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse), 1 and 4:30 p.m. - $10 to $55
• Syracuse Vocal Ensemble  at Liverpool First United Methodist Church (604 Oswego St., Liverpool), 3 p.m. - $20.
• Amahl and the Night Visitors at St. Joseph the Worker Church (1001 Tulip St., Liverpool), 3 and 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Gail Lyons' Harp Ensemble Christmas Program at Franciscan Church of the Assumption (812 N. Salina St., Syracuse), 3 p.m. - Donations accepted. 
• Community Christmas Concert at Marcellus First Presbyterian Church (North and Main streets, Marcellus), 4 p.m. - Free admission. 

At the clubs

• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Bryan Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Limestone Crick at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 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.
• Rick Jewett and Keith Ford of Lonesome Crow at The Works (19 S. Main St., Jordan), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 10: Branford Marsalis at OCC tonight

Branford Marsalis

The Branford Marsalis Quartet performs tonight at the new SRC Arena on the campus of Onondaga Community College (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, $30, and $40.

Also tonight

• Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $30 at the door. 
• Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 7 p.m. - $20 adults, $16 seniors and students, free grades 12 and under.
• Silent Fury as well as the Sexiest Girl in Syracuse at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $15 at the door. 
•  John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen with Larry Hoyt and Eileen Rose at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Syracuse Community Choir and satirist Charlie King at St. Paul’s Cathedral (310 Montgomery St.),  7:30 p.m. - $12 to $25.
• Caryn Lin at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Le Moyne College Jazzuits and Singers at Coyne Center for the Performing Arts (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors.
• Craig Morgan and Phil Vassar at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $40, $45, $50.
• 12/10 - 12/11: Central Winds Holiday Concert at Oneida High School (560 Seneca St., Oneida), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Birthday of a King at Community Folk Art Center (805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse), 2 p.m. - $7.  
• Syracuse Vocal Ensemble at United Church of Fayetteville (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• 50/50 at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Cazenovia Sports Bowl (3 Carriage Lane Place, Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Corn-bred at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at American Legion, 102 Nichols Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 7 p.m.
• Edgy Folk at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Emerald City at Charlie’s Place (1706 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• f5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Flipside at Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton), 9:30 p.m.
• Forbidden Dawn at Mahogany Ridge (10825 Florence Road, Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• Jody Grenier at Mohegan Manor Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Group Therapy at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Celtic Harp, 805 Varick St., Utica), 9:45 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Snubbing Post (Route 46, Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9:30 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Frankie Michaels at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Monster Machine at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Phil Petroff and Natural Fact at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Quickchange at Georgetown Inn (970 Route 26, Georgetown), 8 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• S.O.S at Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Goodtime Banquet Hall (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Candy’s Roadhouse (885 County Route 29, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
Country and Oldies.
• Stone Dead Forever, Altar of Sacrifice, Institutionalized at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Diliaj’s Motor Inn (Route 38, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Sweetlou at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Uptown Theater (2014 Genesee St., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Performance Harley Davidson (807 N. Geddes S.), 12:00 p.m.
• Vitamin X at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 9: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at the Westcott

The Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Jimkata and T.A.O. open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• Le Moyne College Jazzuits and Singers at Coyne Center for the Performing Arts (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors.
• Songwriters Night with Loren Barrigar, Dusty Pascal, John Cadley and Greg Hoover at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road), 7:30 p.m. - $10. 
• An Irish Christmas with Andy Cooney and George Casey at Emerson Auditorium at Auburn Hr. High School, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Birthday of a King at Community Folk Art Center (805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse), 7 p.m. - $7. 

At the clubs

• Alex Boatman and the Boatmen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Alter Ego at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
Country.
• Dick Ward and Carol Bryant Duo at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Dirty Birds at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Matt Douglas at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Extremists at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Forbidden Dawn at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Grove Havener at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorne at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9 p.m.
• Knight Ryders at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• Limestone Crick at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Lock Down and Triple Shot at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Malachai and Forbidden Dawn at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) (10 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Master Thieves (Steep at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
Acoustic.
• Morris Tarbell and the Hep Cats at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub, 100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 5218 Patrick Road (Verona), 9 p.m.
• Chuck Schiele at Fusion Backstage Lounge, 3705 Brewerton Road (North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Del Sexton at McNamara’s (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• SoHo Trio at Laci’s Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Tiger and Mike P at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Timeline Band at Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St. (Auburn), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 8: Ryan Montbleau at the Westcott

Ryan Montbleau Band

The Ryan Montbleau Band rocks out tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The Brew opens the show, which starts at  8 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door.

Also tonight

• Syracuse University Wind Ensemble at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University, 8 p.m.- Free admission.
• Open Mike Night  at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. -  Donations requested.

At the clubs

• Jerry Cali at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 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 Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
John Lennon Tribute.
• 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 Trio at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Matt Vacanti and Joe Ferlo at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) (6:30 p.m.
Jazz.
• 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.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Punk and Indie Rock Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
Solo.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road (Verona), 9 p.m.
• The Intention featuring Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Bill  'The Sauce Boss’ Wharton and The Ingredients at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Wednesday, Dec. 7: Frank Valli at Turning Stone

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons perform tonight at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Call 361-SHOW for ticket information.

Also tonight

• Coincidence Maybe. Wed at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $5.
• Driftwood CD release party at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Syracuse University Symphony Band at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Andy Cooney Holiday Concert (Auburn Junior High School, 191 Franklin St.), 7 p.m. - $25.
• Amahl and the Night Visitors presented by Cazenovia College Chorale (Cazenovia United Methodist Church, 21 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 7:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Songs of the Season Sing-Along (Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - Free admission. 

At the clubs

• Karaoke with Mr. Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Karaoke with DJ Skoob at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with K&J Entertainment at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Karaoke with Mr. Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, Dec. 6: Zed's Dead at the Westcott and more

Zed's Dead

Zed’s Dead performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (5624 Westcott St.). Chemicals of Creation open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Also tonight

• Ernest and Alice Musquiz at Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Singers at the Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College (1419 Salt Springs Road.), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Open Mike with Sweet Lou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• Big D host Open Mic at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)

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Monday, Dec. 5: Getting ready for th holidays

Check out all the great holiday music coming up this week in and around the 'Cuse:

• 12/7: 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.

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Sunday, Dec. 4: Toys for Tots benefit at Upstairs at the Dino and more

Reckless Drivin’ hosts a Toys for Tots benefit at Upstairs at the Dino (246 W. Willow St.). Fabulous Ripcords, the Fab Cats, the Perry-Mulhauser Band and the Loomis Gang will also be performing. Music starts at  2 p.m. and admission is $10. 476-4937.

Also today

• David Baker Sings Here’s to the Guys at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St.), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Winter Concert I featuring Onondaga Community College’s Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir and String Ensemble will be presented at OCC’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 3 p.m. - Free admission.
• Syracuse Children’s Chorus at Most Holy Rosary Church (111 Roberts Ave.), 3 p.m. - $15-$19 adults, $13-$17 children and seniors.
• Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 5 p.m. - Free admission.
• Le Moyne College Jazz Ensemble and the Young Lions of Central New York at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors.
• Old-Time Music Jam at 5 p.m. Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Christmas Cantata: Prince of Peace at United Methodist Church (389 County Route 54, Pennellville), 3 p.m. - Free-will offering
• Advent Service of Lessons and Carols at St. John’s Episcopal Church (15 Orange St., Marcellus), 4:30 p.m. - Free Admission. 
• Holidays at Hendricks featuring Syracuse University Brass Ensemble, Hendricks Chapel Choir, Handbell Ringers and organist Kola Owolabi at Hendricks Chapel, (Syracuse University, Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• A Cruzin' Christmas with Coachmen featuring Elizabeth Fern at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 7 p.m. - $30 show and dinner, $20 show only.
• Annual Christmas Concert at Mexico Presbyterian Church (4361 Church St., Mexico), 2 p.m. - Free Admission.
• Christmas Sing-along of Carols and Hymns at Fay Road Baptist Church (750 Fay Road, Geddes), 6 p.m.
• Ring and Sing we Now of Christmas with Oneida Area Civic Chorale and Joyful Ringers at Oneida High School, (560 Seneca St., Oneida, 4 p.m. - $10 (under 12 free). 
• Sunday Musicale with Rene Herbert Trio at Fayetteville Free Library (300 Orchard St., Fayetteville), 2 p.m. -$5.

At the clubs

• Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Blarney Rebel Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Joanne Perry and the Combination at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 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.

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Saturday, Dec. 3: David Archuleta at Turning Stone and much more

David Archuleta

American Idol 8 runner-up, David Archuleta, performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $60, $65.

Also today

• A Fractured Christmas Fairy Tale at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 2 p.m. - Donations appreciated.
• Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 5 p.m. - Free admission.
• The Baby Boomers as part of a benefit for the Food Bank of CNY and the Temple Concord Food Pantry at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m. - $10 minimum donation  plus a non-perishable food item.
• Toys for Tots benefit featuring Lights Resolve, Four Year Strong, Parlor Mob, Leylines and Catastrophe Me at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $5 or donate a toy.
• Andy Friedman at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Harlem Gospel Choir at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $32.50 adults, $27.50 seniors, $22.50 children.
• The Heavy Pets at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• The Ruddy Well Band and Closer Still at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. -  $18 at the door ($15 for students)
• Jimmy Webb at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free under 18.
• Christmas Cantata: Prince of Peace at the United Methodist Church (389 county Route 54, Pennellville), 7 p.m. - Free-will offering

At the clubs

• Alex Boatman and The Boatmen at Greene’s Ale House (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Code Red featuring Gary Dunes at Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
Country.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Decree at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 10 p.m.
• Domicolo Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Extremists at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Lake Como Inn (1297 E. Lake Road (Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Main Street Tavern (2298 Dewing Ave., Clayville), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Kat Tale at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Malachai at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Parkside Drive at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Jose and Willy’s (20 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua), 8:30 p.m.
• Roadhouse Thunder at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Smokin Worm at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb at 12 North Mulaney Road, Marcy), 9 p.m.
• Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 2: Olivia Newton John at Turning Stone and much more

Olivia Newton John

Olivia Newton John performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $70, $75, $85.

Also tonight

• Celtic Thunder Christmas at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.), 7:30 p.m. - $30-$68.
• A Cruizin’ Christmas with The Coachmen  and Elizabeth at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd.), 6:320 p.m. - $30 for adults (includes buffet dinner, show, and dancing; show only $15.
  Onondaga Community College Percussion Ensemble. Fri. 11:15 a.m. See Thursday listing. OCC’s Storer Auditorium, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike. Free. 498-2054.
• The Big Break featuring All the King’s Horses, ATM, Pregnant Babies, Steep and Amerikan Primitive at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m. - $10.
• NYS Baroque at the First Unitarian Universalist Society (109 Waring Road), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 college students, free children grades 3-12.
• Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus at the Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $18 at the door.
• Toby Walker at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Ebony Sorrow, Infernal Thorn, Warblade, Order of the Dead and Ohne-Ka and the Burning River at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 9 p.m. - $5.
• Dorothy’s Disco Dance Party at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• A Steve Green Christmas at Northside Baptist Church (7965 Oswego Road, Clay.), 7 p.m. - $20.
• Symphony Syracuse at Herkimer High School Audfitorium, Herkimer
• First Friday with Stevie Tombstone (5 to 7:30 p.m.) at Cayuga Museum; Loren Miller & Scott Anderson (6:30 p.m.) at Center For Wellness; and Open Mic (5 to 8 p.m.) at Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn.

At the clubs

• A Pale Horse Named Death, Pool of Thorns, Brand New Sin at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
  
• Armed with Valor, Nine Round, Capricorn Black, Shattered Envy, Neon Guillotine at Fusion (3705 BrewertonRoad, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
  
• Backflash at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
  
• Barn Dogs at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
  
• Big Way with Joey Belladonna at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
  
• Brass, Inc at Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
  
• Candid at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
  
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
  
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
  
• ifference of Opinion at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
  
• Donna Colton Plus One at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 7 p.m.
  
• Extreme Measures at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
  
• Fabulous Ripcords at Krabby Kirk’s (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
  
• Frank and Burns at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
  
• Hendry at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
  
• Hilbily Delux at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
  
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
  
• Jesse Collins Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 11 p.m.
  
• Johnny Rage Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
  
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Road), 9 p.m.
  
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 4 p.m.
  
• Lisa Lee Duo at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
  
• Mark Zane and Friends at SoNo Pizza (18 W. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
  
• Mike Estep Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
  
• Miss E and Paulie Duo at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
  
• Noisy Boys at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
  
• Parkside Drive at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
  
• Silent Fury at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Sugardaddys at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Tommy Connors and Jeff Connor at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
  
• Dennis Veator at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
  
• Dave Wolever at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• ZBones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• DJ and Karaoke at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
  
• DJ at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
  
• Karaoke competition with DJSRUS Entertainment at Spinning Wheel (7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
  
• Karaoke with DJ Octane at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 6 p.m.
  
• Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic and Mr. Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 1: Sister Sparrow at the Westcott

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius),. 7 p.m. - Donations requested
• Hit the Lights, Divided by Friday, Of Fortune and Fame, Dangerous Summer and The Story So Far at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $12.
• Onondaga Community College Percussion Ensemble at OCC’s Storer Auditorium, (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Symphony Syracuse Holiday Pops at Wells College (Route 90, Aurora), 7:30 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Holiday Harps at Marcellus Free Library (32 Maple St., Marcellus), 6:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Light up a Life Tree Lighting at Hoopes Park (100 S. Herman Ave., Auburn), 4:30 p.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• Acoustic Open Mike at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 6:30 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 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.
Piano Rock.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Rick Jewett and Keith Ford of Lonesome Crow at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• SoHo Jazz Trio at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Woodstone at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Nick Moss and The Fliptops at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Karaoke at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• J ust Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Karaoke with DJ Skoob at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with K&J Entertainment at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 8 p.m.

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