Saturday, March 31: Hot Day at the Zoo at the Westcott

Andrew and Noah Band

The Andrew and Noah Band celebrate the release of their latest CD at the Palace Theatre(2384 James St.). Also performing are Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb. Th show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $15.

Also today

• Dave Ruch at the Erie Canal Museum (318 Erie Blvd. E.), 2 p.m. – Free.
• Legends of Folk Night featuring the music of Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter, Paul and Mary and Joan Baez at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Andy Cohen at the Cornell Arts Quad (165 McGraw Hall, Ithaca), 7:30 p.m. - $17 adults, $12 students.
• Horseshoe Lounge Playboys at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Loretta Lynn at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 P.M. - $38.50, $48.50, $58.50.
• Ohne-Ka and the Burning River, Ehnahre, Time Under Earth, Alla and Rust Empire at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road),. 8 p.m. - $5.
• James Lee Stanley and Cliff Eberhardt at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• DJ Shadow at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $25.

At the clubs

• 3 Inch Fury at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Barnes Project at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Bonecasters Blues Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels with Truman Highway at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• Brownskin Band at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Coachmen at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Nothin Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 8 p.m.
• F5 at Nick’s Club 48 (Route 48, Fulton), 9:30 p.m.
• Fate at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Paul Fey at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded Band at Lake Como Inn, 1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at 12 North (Mulaney Road, Marcy), 9 p.m.
• In Too Deep at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Lounge and Supper Club, 505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Limestone Crick at Freedom of Espresso (128 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Neverly Brothers at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30pm
  
• Smokin Worm at RFH’s Hideaway (1058 County Route 57, Phoenix), 9 p.m.
  
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
  
• The Bomb at Silverado (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 9 p.m.
  
• Tuff Luck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
  
• Willie Kramer Band/Nine Mile Creek at Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.), 8 p.m.
  
• WoodStone at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.

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Friday, March 30: Hot Day at the Zoo at the Westcott

A Hot Day at the Zoo

A Hot Day at the Zoo headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater( 524 Westcott St.). Woodworks, Rusty Doves and The Blind Owl Band open the show, which starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• Words and Music Songwriter Showcase featuring Colleen Kattau, Dana “Short Order” Cooke and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Joshua Nelson at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 6 p.m.
• Larry Hoyt and Guests at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. – Donations.
• The Bad Plus at Bailey Hall on the Cornell University campus, Ithaca, 8 p.m. - $25, $32, $35.
• Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters at the Earlville Opera House Arts Café (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $17 adults, $12 students.

At the clubs

• Tom Barnes at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels at Big Bay Marina (155 Camic Road, Central Square), 12:30 a.m.
  
• Brass Inc at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
  
• Brian Hurry and Friends at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
  
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Chris Taylor Trio at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
  
• E.S.P. with Angelo Candela at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
  
• Down to Funk at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
  
• Fate at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
  
• Code Red at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
  
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
  
• Frenay and Lenin at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
  
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 7 p.m.
  
• Hand of Fate at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
  
• Dave Hawthorn at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 10 p.m.
  
• Hilbily Delux with Rustbelt Riot at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
  
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
  
• J.D. and Rollin’ South at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
  
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Canandaigua Moose Lodge (Canandaigua), 7 p.m..
  
• Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9 p.m.
  
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Vena), 10 p.m.
  
• Lisa Lee Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
  
• MEB at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
  
• Mark Zane and Friends at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Mike McKay Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
  
• Miss E and Paulie Duo at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
  
• Sarah Horner Band at Rylie J’s (38 Seneca St., Geneva), 6 p.m.
  
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
  
• Stephanie at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
  
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
  
• Trance Theory 2012 at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
  
• Two Feet Short at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
  
• Unbroken, Rumor Has it at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, March 29: Dirty South at the Westcott

Dirty South

Dirty South performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). D’Anconia, Bailey Smalls, and Contact open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• East of Earth at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Feast of the Superb Owl, Phantom Chemistry, Shana Falana, Crawl Babies at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 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.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 5:30 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Parkers Grille (100 Seneca St., Geneva), 8 p.m.
• Shoegaze at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, March 25: Live music in and around the ‘Cuse

Take a break and get out and enjoy some great live music in and around the ‘Cuse. Here’s what’s going on:

Los Blancos at Limerick Pub at 4 p.m.

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5.
• Instrumental Performances at Solvay Public Library’s Community Room (615 Woods Road, Solvay), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Society for New Music presents Paola Marquez LeDoux’s Monarch at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Carrier Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 4 p.m. - $15 adults, $12 seniors and students.
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P at Maxie’s Supper Club (635 W. State St., Ithaca), 6 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Limestone Crick at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 4 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 8 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Stay Gold at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Saturday, March 24: Chris Trapper in concert tonight

Chris Trapper performs at Jazz Central tonight

The Push Stars’ Chris Trapper headlines at a special concert tonight at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.). Nick Young opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• Syracuse Community Choir Vaudeville Show featuring the Dance Theater of Syracuse, the D.R.E.A.M Freedom Revival, Mark Hoffmann, Colleen Kattau, Jo Anne Bakeman and the Hens and Chicks Ukelele Society at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.). Dinner at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. - $15 to $40.
• The Failed States, Incinerated for Science, Papership, New Daze, Beauty School and Sparklebomb at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $7.
• Larry Hoyt and Special Guests at the Lodge at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 5 p.m. - Donations accepted.
• Double-J and Igneous at Funk ‘N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 7 p.m. - $10.
• The Boat Drunks at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Paul Fey at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Get the Led Out at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $25.
• Rory Block at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Café (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $30 adults, $25 students.
• Leon Bates and the Borealis Wind Quintet at Lincoln Middle School (1613 James St.), 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children.
• Steve Forbert at the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free under 18.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Brainstem, Capricorn Black, Lowkey, Dear Mr Dead at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Code Red featuring Gary Dunes at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 4 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Decre at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• J.D. and Rollin’ South at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
• Joey Belladona at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30 p.m.
• Jpeg at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Supper Club and Sushi Bar (505 Westcott St.), 9:30.
  
• LA The Band at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Rt.20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Trio at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• McArdell and Westers at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Galen McCown at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Pour Whyte Trash at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Soul Mine at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Bomb at Jak’s Bar and Grill (120 Mappa Ave, Barneveld), 9 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 8:30 p.m.
• Tom Wanamaker at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.

DJ and Karaoke

• DJ Skeet at Karma (308 W. Genesee St.), 10 p.m.
• DJ SugarBear at Legends Sports Bar and OTB (526 Erie Blvd. W., Rome).
  
• Karaoke with DJ Corey at Clarion Inn and Suites (100 Farrell Road), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJRob4you at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Streets and DJ Stay Gold at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Friday, March 23: Fabolous and Cassidy at SU benefit tonight

Fabolous at SU tonight

Hip-hop artists Fabolous and Cassidy will perform at SU's Goldstein Auditorium as part of "Save The Horn," a benefit for Somalia and other impoverished East African nations sponsored by the Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Music starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $8 for SU students and $12 for the general public.

Tickets can be purchased at the Schine Student Center box office.

Also tonight

• Brothers Past headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Lucid and Roots Collider open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
• Feast of the Superb Owl, Jim Heffernan, White Picket Fence, Summer Cult, Composition Be and Mothers Day at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Garnet Rogers at Kirkland Art Center Coffeehouse (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Oswego Opera Th
  eater presents Craig Schulman at The American Foundry (246 W. Seneca St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $50.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Billionaires at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Bob Holz Band with Frank Stepanek at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9:30 p.m.
• Dead Creek at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Flipside at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9:30 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• John Lerner Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Kane at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Melissa Em and the Guize at 12 North (Mulaney Road, Marcy), 10 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mosaic Foundation at Metro Supper Club and Sushi Bar (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• No Cover at Rain Lounge (103 N. Geddes St.), 11 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes at Overlook Lakeside Restaurant and Tavern (2437 Route 174, Otisco), 8:30 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at 12 North (Mulaney Road, Marcy), 10 p.m.
• Royal Paynes at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Scars n Stripes at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Soul Risin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Swing This at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Thin Line at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.

DJ and karaoke

• DJ Skeet at Karma (308 W. Genesee St.), 10 p.m.
• Karaoke at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic and Mr. Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJRob4you at Gathering Lounge (7871 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJsRUS Entertainment at Spinning Wheel (7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, March 22: Gwar at the Westcott Theater

Satirical heavy metalists, Gwar, make a stop in Syracuse, performing at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Municipal Waste, Ghoul and Legacy of Disorder open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Also tonight

• Brit Floyd, Pink Floyd tribute band, at the Landmark Theatre (362 St. Salina St.), 8 p.m. - $29.50, $39.50.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Far (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius) 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Easy Ramblers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 5:30 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Supper Club and Sushi Bar (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Velveeta Nightmare at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• The Rest of Us/New Daze/Stone Lords at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.

DJ and Karaoke

• DJ Skeet at Karma (308 W. Genesee St.), 10 p.m.
• Karaoke with Dave Cornell at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Skoob at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with KandJ Entertainment at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Karaoke with Stephanie at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 21: Gaelic Storm in Ithaca and more

Gaelic Storm

Gaelic Storm, the innovative Irish musical troupe, brings its Irish energy to the stage at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $26.50 - $36.50.

Also tonight

• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Oak and Vine at the Springside (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Shirley and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Ronnie Leigh and the Mixx at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.)
• Karaoke with Mr. Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 20: Tao at SRC Arena and more

Japanese drumming is showcased tonight at SRC Arena on the OCC campus as TAO: The Art of the Drum explodes into the 'Cuse. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $35.

Also tonight

• Sachiko Miyashita at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St.), 7:30 p.m. -  $10 adults, $5 children.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Ricardo Cobo at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium (Syracuse University campus), 8 p.m. -  $20 adults, $10 seniors.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• Karaoke Krew with Ormond Entertainment at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Streets at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.

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Monday, March 19: Live music at area clubs tonight

TJ Sacco is at Knoxie's tonight

The weather is heating up and so is the music scene in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on tonight.

• Miss E and Paul at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 9 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Utica), 9 p.m.
• Triple Shot at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, March 18: Taylor Fleming benefit

A benefit will take place today for the family of Taylor Fleming at the Carnegie Cafe at Drivers Village (5885 E. Circle Drive, Cicero). The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door. Featured bands include the Coachmen featuring Elizabeth Fern, Colin Aberdeen and more.

Also today

• No Resolution, Nextake, Shattered Silence and Far From Over at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), noon - $5.
• Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St., Liverpool), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Marissa Mulder pays tribute to Jimmy Van Heusen as part of the CNY Jazz Cabaret Series at the Sheraton Syracuse University Grand Ballroom (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m. - $30 adults, $12 students.
•  I Am the Avalanche, Hostage Calm, Banquets, Homeward and One Last Shot at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5 p.m. - $10.
• Handguns, Daybreaker, The American Scene, Maker, Forever Came Calling and Give Us Jersey at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 2:30 p.m. - $10. 
•  Phil Shapiro and Carrie Shore at the First Presbyterian Union Church (90 North Ave., Owego), 3 p.m. - Free admission.
•  Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.

At the clubs

• Jerry Cali at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Spire, Jonestown, Glass Skeleton Death March, Embrace the Massacre at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
  

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Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day in the 'Cuse

It's St. Patrick's Day and the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Syracuse kicks off the day's festivities. This year's theme is Irish Roots in Ireland - Irish Spirits in Syracuse. The parade starts at noon.

Also today, Coleman’s Irish Pub is hosting an Irish Hooley at the Oncenter. The event features music from The Flyin’ Column, New Day, and The Tom Dooley Choraliers along with step dancers, fiddlers and bagpipers.

Admission, which includes all-day parking at the Oncenter Garage, is $15 for adults (includes corned beef sandwich), $5 for ages 5 to 12 (includes chicken tenders) and free for 4 and younger. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m.

Also today

• Frenay and Lenin at the Landmark Theatre (362 St. Salina St.), 11 a.m. - Free admission.
• The Coachmen with Elizabeth Fern at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd.), 5 p.m. - $10.
• Stone River Band plus corned beef and cabbage come together at the Volney Fire Department (3002 State Route 3, Fulton), 5 p.m. - $10 person, $15 couple, $5 dance only.
• Josh Harty with Cathy Wenthen and John Cadley. at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Tracy Grammer and Greg Brown at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. -  $30 at the door

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• 50/50 at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Bad Husbands Club at Tilted Kilt Pub (1050 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Cazenovia Sports Bowl (3 Carriage Lane Place, Cazenovia), 9 p.m.
• Code Red at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road).
• Chris Terra Band at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
• Decree at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Haunt (702 Willow Ave., Ithaca), 7 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Last Run Bar and Restaurant (Labrador Mountain, 6935 Route 91, Truxton), 7:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Bubba’s Roadhouse (6968 Ridge Road East, Sodus), 9 p.m.
• Paul James at Two Guys Sports Bar (Route 49, West Monroe), 10 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Candy’s Hillside (Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Jodogs at Wayside Irish Pub (101 W. Main St., Elbridge), Noon.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 3 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Knives Out/King Snyder/When Everything Fails/Era/God Astray at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys Trio at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Bill Oeinek at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 5 p.m.
• Promise Breakers at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at American Legion (703 Clifford Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6 p.m.
• Rewired at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 11:30 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 5 p.m.
• Sloppy Joes at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 2 p.m.

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Friday, March 16: Irish Rovers at Turning Stone today

The Irish Rovers

The Irish Rovers get St. Patrick's weekend off to a great start with a 3 p.m. show at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). Tickets are $25.

Also today

• Beatlemania Now at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica), 8 p.m. - $25, $33.75, $59.75.
• Greg Brown at the Hangar Theatre (810 Taughannock Blvd., Route 89, Cass Park, Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $27.50.
• Dark Hollow and the Easy Ramblers at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Jeffrey Foucault at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p..m. - $15. 

At the clubs

• 3 Inch Fury at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Alibi at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• BackFlash at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Bratz N Blondz/Dead Before Dawn at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• CX Tec Dinosaurs at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Degenerators at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• E.S.P. with Jim O’Mahoney at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 6:30 p.m.
• East of Earth at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Hendry at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• J.A.K.K at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Grape and Grog (Route 69, Camden)
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia), 9 p.m.
  
• Papa Joe Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
  
• Matt Raymo at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Rock Foundation at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• South Bay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Tiger at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Thursday, March 15: Irish Dance at the Palace Theatre tonight

Lunasa performs tonight at the Palace Theatre

Lunasa performs a program of Irish music and dance to benefit the Drumcliffe School of Irish Dance. The event takes place at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) and starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $22.

Also tonight

• The Jazzuits at the Goldenberg Cultural Series at the Temple Society of Concord, (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Burn Halo, Nine Round, Silent Fury, Tyrade, Jonestown at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 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.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Goth Night at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Irish Irv McLyons at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Mark Nanni and the Intention at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Let's Go Orange!

Credit: Michael Borkowski for the Syracuse Post-Standard

Music in the 'Cuse was conceived several years ago to support live entertainment in and around Syracuse. It is first and foremost a music blog. But one of CNY's greatest forms of entertainment during the winter months is Syracuse University basketball, and because of that and also because I love SU hoops, I wanted to express my personal feelings as to recent developments surrounding the program.

Tuesday, when I learned that Orange center, Fab Melo, was not going to play in the upcoming NCAA tournament, I felt as though someone had punched me in the gut. Not again, I thought. After such a brilliant season when our hopes were so high for another championship, that news felt like a door had been slammed in our faces. It was 2010 all over again, I thought. We are doomed. But after a day to contemplate all of this, I feel differently.

Operating almost all season under the watchful and negative gaze of the national media, this group of young men and their coaches showed us persistence, courage, spirit, and real teamwork. When the national media seemed to want SU to fail, the 2011-12 Orange came out strong and gave fans moments that we will always remember. With each win, expectations and excitement grew. We are SU and we'll show you what we're made of!

Rather than having one or two stars, this group of young men functioned as a tightly knit unit. If one player had an off-night, another stepped in and took control. They all turned into stars! Even when Fab was out for the three games mid-season and despite the loss to Notre Dame, the Orange continued to show all the doubters. They showed us that the team is more than one guy and even though they play better with him, they can still get the job done without him.

As tournament time approached, you could begin to feel the excitement building in CNY. For me, anyway, it felt a lot like 2003 when we dared to dream of the title and began to gear up for the big dance. I bought new SU gear!  The talk at work was all about the Orange.

Now it's the eve of the first game, and we are, once again, without Fab Melo. The broadcasters and journalists who have been so critical of Syracuse over the season seem to be licking their collective chops, eagerly awaiting an opportunity  to say they were right all along. This team is a fluke, doesn't have what it takes, can't rebound, and on and on. They probably have their leads already written to blast onto the Internet when what they feel is the inevitable finally happens.

I say, let's prove them wrong.

While it's doubtful anyone from the team will read this, I want to say something to the guys. One guy didn't get us 31 wins this season and one guy's absence isn't necessarily going to condemn us to a first or even second round exit. Take this tournament one game at a time. Play the to the best of your abilities no matter who the opponent is.

Think about everything you've been taught and all you've gone through this season. Know that what you do and how you do it matters to you, to your school, your family, and your community. Stay in the moment. Know that if you play your best, you can win, and every game you win brings you one step closer to the prize. Conversely, if you play your best and lose, at least you can walk away with your head high.

To Orange fans, get over it! This is still our team and we owe them every ounce of support we can muster. No, we can't be at the games, but we can put on our orange, watch the games and cheer, and send our collective positive energy to Pittsburgh, Boston, and hopefully, New Orleans. All the negative comments on message boards, Facebook, and Twitter need to stop. We can lift these guys up. Seriously.  If you love the Orange, prove it!

Whatever happens, I have loved every minute of this season. That doesn't change, no matter how it all ends. But extending this season six more games would certainly be something to experience for all of us!

Let's Go Orange!

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Sunday, March 11: Live music in and around the ‘Cuse

Take a basketball break and get out and enjoy some great live music in and around the ‘Cuse. Here’s what’s going on:

• Symphony Syracuse with the Stan Colella Orchestra for a big band concert tonight at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 2:30 p.m. -. $20 adults, $17 seniors, $10 students.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at the Northern Onondaga Public Library (8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero), 2 p.m. – Free admission.
• Electric Moonpies at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Ben Fiore at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Paul at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Dave Robertson from Limestone Crick at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• WoodStone at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, March 10: Symphony Syracuse with Stan Colella Orchestra tonight

Symphony Syracuse joins forces with the Stan Colella Orchestra for the “Hometown Big Band” concert tonight at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $50. Call 476-7372 for more information.

Also today

• Timbre Coup with Higher Organix and Dirty Paris at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Joe Crookston at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• The Dean Brothers at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Lights Resolve, Black Throat Wind, Leylines and Professional Victims at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $8.
• Diamond Someday at the Steeple Coffeehouse at The United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Dennis Shortslef as part of a benefit for the Baldwinsville-Food Pantry at the Hillview Community Church Coffeehouse (7382 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. – bring a non-perishable food item.
• Runa at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free under 18.

At the clubs

• Adrenaline Crush at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Brass Inc at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Cruise Control/Dead End/Weekend Crush at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9:30 p.m.
• Down to Funk at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded Band at Tanner Valley Golf Course (Tanner Road), 8 p.m.
• Grind with ELove at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Georgio’s Village Cocktail (60 Genesee St., New Hartford), 7:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton), 10 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Just a Memory/Josh Wylde of 13 Sins/Revel 9/Chaotic Embrace/Far From Over at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona).
• Milkweeds at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Scars n’ Stripes at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Goodtime Banquet Hall (526 Teall Ave., Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Smokin Worm at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 10 p.m.
• Springer at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Bomb at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Trademark at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.

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Friday, March 9: Chubby Checker at Turning Stone

The man who is responsible for the Twist dance craze in the 1960s, Chubby Checker, will be performing tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• Sim Redmond Band with Thousands of One, Stir Up the Gravy, and House on a Spring at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 at the door.
• Van Halen, Kool and the Gang at First Niagara Center, Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. - $29.50, $39.50, $79.50, $129.50 (888-223-6000) 
• Teada at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St., DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Legally Blonde the Musical at Nottingham High School (3100 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.) – Ben Fiore, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Dovetail Joint, 8:30 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) – Vista Cruser, 6 p.m.
• Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) – McCardell and Westers, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Rhythm Method, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Sirsy, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) – Butternut Creek, 7:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – 3’s a Crowd, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Alter Ego, 6 p.m.; eXpoZure, Adrenaline Crush, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Amanda Ashley, 9 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 8 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) – Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Dropouts, 8:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Goods, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Epi, 10 p.m.
• Pompey Rod and Gun Club (Swift Road, Pompey) – Skyline with Cassidy Lynn, 7:30 p.m.
• Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) – Hilbily Delux, 9 p.m.
• Sparky Town Restaurant (324 Burnet Ave.) – East of Earth, 9 p.m.
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) – Michael and Anjela Lynn, 8 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Timeline, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Code Red featuring Gary Dunes, 7:30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, March 8: Hurtin' Units at Fusion tonight

Check out the weekly Deconstruction: Punk & Indie Rock Showcase featuring Hurtin' Units and Vicious Rumours at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse). The show starts at 9 p.m.

Also tonight

• Koan Sound X Gemini at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
• Anthony Gomes CD release party at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• McCardell and Westers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• The Bill Horace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.

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Jazz Fest moving to Jamesville Beach

Aretha Franklin performs at the 2007 Jazz Fest (Mike Greenlar/The Post-Standard)

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney announced Tuesday that the 30th annual Syracuse Jazz Fest will take place at Jamesville Beach. The annual event had been held on the campus of Onondaga Community College since 2001.

Mahoney cited high demand for the new SRC Arena on the OCC campus and the large crowds that are drawn to the event as reasons for the move.

JazzFest originated in a Syracuse club in 1982, but became a popular summer event during its ten-year run in Clinton Square. Major artists, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Grover Washington, Jr.,Chuck Mangione, Blood, Sweat & Tears, George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, have played the event. Click here for a timeline.

Festival organizer Frank Malfitano has not yet announced the dates or lineups for this summer's event.

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Sunday, March 4: Live music at area clubs today

Get your groove on today with some great, live music at area clubs. Here's what's going on.

Colin Aberdeen and Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Co.

• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Hobeau’s (10 S. West St., Homer), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Tom Rozzano, Rick Balestra and Friends at Season’s Harvest Buffet at Turning Stone (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 a.m. Jazz.
  
• Vista Cruiser at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, March 3: Loretta Lynn at Turning Stone

Loretta Lynn performs at the Showroom at Turning Stone tonight

Legendary country singer, Loretta Lynn, performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $65, $70, and $80.

Also tonight

• Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door. 
• Conspirator, Eliot Lipp and Jeff Busak at the Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Dana and Susan Robinson at the Cornell University Arts Quad (165 McGraw Hall, Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $17 at the door. 
• Syracuse Vocal Ensemble with oboist Anna Petersen Stearns at St. Charles Church (417 S. Orchard Road), 8 p.m. - $16 adults, $14  seniors, $5 others.
• Manica and His Trio at Kirkland Art Center (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $12 adults, $5 students.
• The Singing Boys of Pennsylvania at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (22 Sullivan St., Cazenovia), 3 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bad Husbands Club at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Budd Zunga Band at Union Hotel (378 Main St., Bridgeport), 9 p.m.
• Crows Cage, One Kills All, Jeremiah’s Razor at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Labrador Mountain (6935 Route 91, Truxton), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Donna Colton Plus One at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Down to Funk at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dropouts at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Edgy Folk at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Flipside at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Fully Loaded Band at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at GS Steamers (70 E. First St. Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Main Street Tavern (2298 Dewing Ave., Clayville), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Betty Blue (1 W. Cayuga St., Moravia), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Monogeesch with Joe Porto at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• OutTakes at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Rewired Debute at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Rhythm Method Band at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Smokin Worm at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.

DJ and Karaoke

• DJ La Maquina at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.).
  
• DJ Skeet at Karma Night Club (308 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.


• DJ SugarBear at Legends Sports Bar and OTB (526 Erie Blvd. W., Rome).
  
• Karaoke with DJ Corey at Clarion Inn and Suites (100 Farrell Road), 9 p.m.


• Karaoke with DJ Streets and DJ Stay Gold at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.


• Karaoke with djrob4you at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, March 2: Buckwheat Zydeco at the Palace Theatre and more

Buckwheat Zydeco

Buckwheat Zydeco headlines tonight at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.). Professor Louie and the Crowmatix open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Also tonight

• Dana and Susan Robinson at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• The Machine (Pink Floyd legacy band) at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $25 at the door. 
• Jatoba at John Barleycorn Tavern (216 Front St., Oswego), 10 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Randy Brecker Sextet as part of the Legends of Jazz Series at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 8 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.), 7 p.m. - $16.50, $21.50, $26.50

At the clubs

• CX Tec Dinosaurs at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Cold River Rounders at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• E.S.P. with Cookie Coogan at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• F5 at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Fate at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Fitz and Tina at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton), 9:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio with Josh Dekaney and Wendy Ramsay at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• LA the Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 10 p.m.
• Lowkey/One Step From Falling/Arise the Assassin/They Exist at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann and Bob Purdy at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Blues Band at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Paul Case Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Rob and the J’s Duo at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Exchange Street Mall (444 Exchange St., Auburn), 5:30 p.m.
• Chuck Schiele at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• South Bay Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Urban Knight Punks at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.

DJ and Karaoke

• DJ Keene at Rain Lounge (103 N. Geddes St.), 11 p.m.
• DJ Skeet at Karma Night Club (308 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Octane at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJsRUS Entertainment at Spinning Wheel (7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic and Mr. Automatic at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with djrob4you at Gathering Lounge (7871 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.

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Rockin' the Red Cross at the Landmark April 20

Rockin' the Red Cross, one of Central New York's most popular fundraisers, returns to the Landmark Theater (362 South Salina Street) Friday, April 20. The event, which benefits the American Red Cross of Central New York will feature ten bands from area companies.Music starts at 6:30 p.m.

Ted Long and Amy Robbins of Syracuse radio station 93Q return as hosts for the event.

“There's a fire over the weekend or overnight and the first thing you hear is the fact that there were people from the Red Cross that were on hand to help out these families, just one of many, many things that they do," Robbins said of the Red Cross.

Last year's winners,  the CXTec Dinosaurs, will start off the night. Also performing this year are CSB (C&S Companies), The Chillerz (Carrier Corporation), Staff Infection (East Syracuse Minoa School District), The MOSFETs (Inficon), Defense Mechanism (Lockheed Martin), Old School (Manlius Pebble Hill School), Under the Radar (SRC/SRCTec), and The Distributorz (WYNIT).

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the American Red Cross Web site or at the Red Cross office in at 220 Herald Place, Syracuse.  Tickets are also available at participating company and will be available at the door for $20 the night of the show. Refreshments will also be available for purchase.

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Thursday, March 1: All Time Low at the Westcott

All Time Low headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater

Happy March! Celebrate the beginning of the end of winter (and what a winter it’s been) by checking out All Time Low tonight at the Westcott theater. I Call Fives and With the Punches open the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Le Moyne Chamber Orchestra and the Kitty Hoynes Session Players at the Edward Ruchalski. Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College campus (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 /seniors.
• Syracuse University Women’s Choir and the Pine Grove Middle School Girl Choir at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 7:30 p.m. – Free admission.

At the clubs

• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Joe Ferlo and Matthew Vacanti at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Mark Nanni and the Intention at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.).
• Quickchange at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Senteries, Scarvet, Scio, Evolutions, All The King’s Horses at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Books and Melodies (2600 James St.), 7 p.m.

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