Thursday, May 31: Live music at area clubs tonight

Just Joe will be at Empire Brewing Company tonight (Photo: Syracuse Post-Standard)

Get a jump start on your weekend with some great live music at clubs in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on:

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations appreciated.
• 2 Hour Delay at Kosta’s Bar & Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• BPM Krew at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Billionaires at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Budd Zunga Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s CookBook at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Oswego Farmers Market (48 W. First St., Oswego), 5 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St.), 8 p.m..
• Hobo Graffit at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Trio at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub (214 W. Water St.), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• KB, Ty Dolla/Sanjuro Fields, Overkill Radio, Seth Diggler, Timothy V. at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Matt Vacanti and Joe Ferlo at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Paul at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.

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Memorial Day parades and concerts

Looking for something to do this Memorial Day? Check out the following listing (courtesy syracuse.com.)

• Baldwinsville: 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, service at Veterans Monument on East Genesee Street in front of the Post Office; 6 p.m. parade; service at Riverview Cemetery, following parade.
• Borodino: 1 p.m. Sunday, parade, begins at the Borodino firehouse and concludes at the Veterans’ Memorial Park.
• Camillus: 9 a.m. Sunday, veterans’ mass, St. Joseph’s Church, 5600 W. Genesee St. Reception to follow. 9:30 a.m. Monday, parade. Units form at Maple Drive and proceed through the village to the senior center on First Street, where a short ceremony will take place. Other activities include story time, crafts book sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday on the lawn of Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus; chicken barbecue, Camillus Elks Lodge 2367, 6117 Newport Road, Camillus and field days.
• Cicero: 9 a.m. Monday, parade, from Cicero Cemetery on Route 11, south to Route 31 and then west to the American Legion Hall.
• East Syracuse: 11 a.m. Monday, parade.
• Fairmount: 5 p.m. Saturday, mass, at Holy Family Church, 120 Chapel Drive. All U.S. veterans and enlisted personnel are invited to walk behind a Police Color Guard, to salute fallen comrades.
• Fabius: Memorial Day events from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday including plant sale at Gandee Gallery, 7846 Main St. with music.
• Fayetteville: 9 a.m. Monday, parade, begins at the corner of East Genesee and Highbridge streets, follows East Genesee to F-M Road and continues on to Beard Park for ceremony.
• Geddes: Watchfire ceremony, dusk Sunday, Empire Expo Center’s upper parking lot, across from Gate 7, between Interstate 690 and State Fair Boulevard. Retired and tattered U.S. flags collected by veterans’ groups and other organizations will be burned.
• Jamesville: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, parade. Memorial service to follow at the Jamesville Elementary School. A family picnic will be held at the Jamesville Fire Department.
• Jordan-Elbridge: 2:30 p.m. Monday, ceremony, Veterans Memorial Park, North Main Street. 3:05 p.m. Monday, parade, begins at Hamilton Street and continues down North Main Street, Mechanic Street, Chappel Street to Ramsdell Elementary School.
• LaFayette: Memorial Day benefit: 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Columbian Presbyterian Church, routes 11 and 20. All proceeds will benefit LaFayette Outreach Inc., the local food pantry and service-referral agency. 9 a.m. Monday, parade, LaFayette VFW Post 1955, Route 11. From Alliance Church to the cemetery. A chicken barbecue at the VFW after the parade, until sold out.
• Liverpool: 9 a.m. Monday, service, Johnson Park, Route 57 and Vine Street. Parade following the services to the Liverpool Cemetery and back. Noon Monday, ceremony, Butterfly Garden of Hope, Onondaga Lake Parkway. Songs performed by Spirit of Syracuse Chorus, readings and prayers.
• Lyncourt: 9 a.m. Monday, parade, Lyncourt Firehouse to Lyncourt School.
• Manlius: 11 a.m. Monday, parade, Main Street. Followed by ceremony at the Veterans’ Memorial at Village Centre.
• Marcellus: 10 a.m. Monday, parade, forms on Reed Parkway at the middle school, goes through the village and ends at United Methodist Church at the intersection of West Main Street and Slocombe Avenue. A ceremony will follow at Veterans Monument at United Methodist Church. Memorial Service for WWII Submariner: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 15 Orange St. To honor Harold Waters who died in 1944.
• Navarino: 1 p.m. Monday, parade.
• North Syracuse: 9 a.m. Monday, parade, Lonergan Park, down Main Street to Veterans Memorial Park.
• Onondaga Hill: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, ceremony, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 4069 Howlett Hill Road.
• Skaneateles: 9 a.m. Monday, parade, forms at Robert Hydon American Legion Post, travels down Jordan Road onto West Genesee Street. Ceremonies at St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery, Lakeview Cemetery and the Veterans Memorial in Clift Park.
• Solvay/Geddes: 10 a.m. Monday, ceremony, Veterans Memorial Park, Woods Road.
• Syracuse: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, concern, The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St. Stan Colella Orchestra’s tribute to fallen heroes. Presented by the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department. Doors open at 2 p.m. 9 a.m. Monday, parade, Eastwood American Legion Post 1276, 102 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. The parade will travel down James Street to Grant Boulevard and James Street.

Check out a complete listing on syracuse.com.

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Sunday, May 27: All American Jam at Paper Mill Island

Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend, with some great live music events in and around the 'Cuse.

• All-American Jam festival at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville) featuring Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Dark Hollow, Driftwood, Soul Risin’, Phantom Chemistry, Weather Machine, Aqueous, Blind Owl Band and more. Music starts at 1 p.m. and tickets are $15. $10/advance per day, $15/weekend.
• K-Rock's Dysfunctional Family BBQ with Flogging Molly, Hurt, The Dirty Heads, 12 Stones, The Dreaming and Weaving the Fate (Chevy Court, NYS Fairgrounds), 8 p.m. - $20
• Association of North Country Fiddlers at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Sterling Stage FolkFest wraps today at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling), admission is $30.
• Bonecasters Blues Band at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 2 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 3 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 4 p.m.
• Lost Marbles at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Terri the Singing DJ at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Dennis Veator at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, May 26: Tony Trischka concert postponed

Tony Trischka

The Tony Trischka show scheduled for tonight at the Westcott Community Center has been postponed due to illness.

Check out some other awesome options:

• The eighth annual Sterling Stage FolkFest continues at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling). Sat. admission is $40 at the gate. Sun. only tickets $30.
• New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Association pig roast and jam at the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame 1121 Comins Rd., Osceola). Music starts at 10 a.m. and the pig roast is at 1 p.m. Admission to the jam is free, $9 for roast.
• Jazz Brunch at the Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 11 a.m. - Free admission.
• All-American Jam at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri St., Baldwinsville) featuring Under the Gun, Scars N Stripes, 3 Inch Fury, The Reissues, Just Joe and Juiceboxx. Music starts at 1 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door.
• Blue Man Group at Stanley Theatre (259 Genesee St., Utica), 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - $35- $60. 724-4000.
• Songwriting Inspiration Day with evening concert by Kevin Barrigar (7 p.m.). Music starts at 2 p.m. . Sat. at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), $10.
• Mimi McHale and Second Wind as part of a fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga County at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Runa with Aaron Jones and Claire Mann at the Earlville Opera House (6 E. Main St.), 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $15 students. 

At the clubs

• Barndogs at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Owasco Fire Department (26 Franklin St., Auburn), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Emerald City at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Fabulous Locknutz at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Fate at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Gibby’s Irish Pub (8 W Second St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Trio at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Jesse Collins and the Brother Bureau at Sandy Pond Steak House (45 Wigwam Drive, Sandy Creek), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Westview Lodge (Harbor Road, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• John Lerner Band at Auburn Ale House (288 W. Genesee St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Monogeesch with JoePorto at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• One on One at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• Sisters of Murphy at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 7 p.m.
• Smoking Loons at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• South Bay at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Nothin’ Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9:30 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Triple Shot at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Wannabees at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.

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Friday, May 25: Melissa Etheridge at Turning Stone

Melissa Etheridge

Grammy and Oscar winning singer/songwriter, Melissa Etheridge, performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40, $50, and $60. (361-SHOW).

Also tonight

• Blue Man Group at the Stanley Theatre (259 Genesee St., Utica), 7:30 p.m. - $35-$60.
• Gent Treadly at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 students. 
• Mustard Pimp with Ridiculous Nights at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• The eighth annual Sterling Stage FolkFest continues at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling). The festival runs through Sunday and features numerous acts, including Ryan Montbleau, Driftwood, Cabinet, Lucid, Emily Elbert, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny and more. Tickets are $75 gate for the weekend. Fri. & Sat. admission is $40 at the gate. Sun. only tickets $30. 

At the clubs

• Anna Vogel Jazz Trio at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 5:30 p.m.
• Chief Big Way with Joey Belladonna at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.)
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• eXpoZure at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Joe Sweet Duo at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• McMillan Experience with Caesar Fadari at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Mike McKay Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m .
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Wander Inn (33 Route 32, Constantia), 8 p.m.
• Mike Place at LaGrafs Pub (187 E. 10th St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• South Bay at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• The Guise at Panini’s at Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Violet Mary at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Wet Bread, Structured to Collapse, Only on the Downstroke at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, May 24: Sterling Stage FolkFest starts today

The eighth annual Sterling Stage FolkFest kicks off today at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling). The festival runs through Sunday and features numerous acts, including Ryan Montbleau, Driftwood, Cabinet, Lucid, Emily Elbert, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny and more. Tickets are $75 gate. Fri. & Sat. admission is $40 at the gate. Sun. only tickets $30. 
Thursday's lineup includes: Randy McMillen (6 p.m.), T.A.O (7 p.m.), Goats in Trees (8:30 p.m.), and Tubby Love (10 p.m.)
Also tonight

• Comeback Kid with Rotting Kid, Lions, Lions, Atlas and With Daggers at the Lost Horizon (5963 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $12.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations appreciated.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Jesse Collins at Sandy Pond Steak House (45 Wigwam Drive, Sandy Creek)
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Grille and Tap House Auburn (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 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.
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Joe Ferlo and Matthew Vacanti at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing), 7 p.m.
• Kane at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Mark My Words, As The Sky Falls, One Fate Remains, Achievement Zero, As Above So Below at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Quickchange at Georgetown Inn (970 Route 26, Georgetown), 8 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• The Empire Shall Fall, Embrace the Massacre, King Snyder, From this Day Forth, Maps of War, Jonestown at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, May 20: Primus at the Landmark

Primus performs tonight at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.). The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50, $34.50, $42.50.

Also today

• Gospel Day at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $10 day
• Instrumental Performances.at Solvay Public Library’s Community Room (615 Woods Road, Solvay), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Jim O’Mahony presents “The Music of The Beatles: Post Beatles”  at the Oneida Community Mansion House (170 Kenwood Ave., Oneida), 3 p.m. - Free admission.
• Treehouse Musicians at the Redhouse (201 S. West St), 3 p.m. - $5.
• Mohawk Valley Chora l Society at Annunciation Church (109 West St., Ilion), 7:30 p.m. - $15 at the door. 

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Tom Barnes at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• Shattered Silence, Tainted Eden, Nextake, Storm Cell, Avondales, Weekend Crush at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 1 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, May 19: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at Turning Stone

Jersey’s own Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes perform tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are  $15, $20, and $25. < /br>

Also today

• Fiddlers Day with Diamond Someday, Jane Zell, Tom Fay, Greg Hoover, Lake Effect Bluegrass and more at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). $10 day, $20 weekend.
• Emerald City Idol at Chittenango High School (150 West Genesee Street  Chittenango), 6 p.m. - $3
• Jazz Brunch at the Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 11 a.m. - Free admission.
• Dale Osborn Music Scholarship Fund Benefit featuring Nightlife, Stone River Band, Elvis impersonator Tom Gilbo and more  at Volney Fire Department (3002 Route 3, Fulton), 4 p.m. - $10 single admission, $15 couple includes dinner.
• Miss May I, After the Burial, The Plot in You and Thoughts in Reverse at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $15
• Double-J and Igneous at Funk‘N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 7 p.m. - $13 at the door.
• John Brown’s Ghost at Madison Hall (100 State Route 20. Morrisville), 7:30 p.m. - $12 adults, $10 veterans, $7 students.
• Kazoo Review hosted by Wendy Ramsay  with Judy and Jeff Stanton and Jerry and Nancy Maliwesky at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Polyphonic Spree with Sweet Lee Morrow and New Fumes at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. -  $25 at the door.
• Tenor Madness with Hanna Richardson, Phil Flanigan, and Jared Mulcahy perform at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. -$15.

At the clubs

• All Access at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Altar of Sacrifice, Stone Dead Forever, Institutionalized, Human Powered, Aggression at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Black Halo at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Bluefield Blues Band at Bull’s Run Grille and Alehouse (6 Ovid St., Seneca Falls), 10 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Auburn Ale House (288 W. Genesee St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9:30 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Decree at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• f5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Fate at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Falcon Drive at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Finger Bullet (1692 Bennett St., Utica), 9 p.m.
• Gunrunners at American Legion (109 Fayette St., Manlius), 4 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30 p.m.
• Just a Memory, Finespun, Mike McKay, Lesser Known Contender, DJ Seedz at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Lost Marbles at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Trio at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 1:30 p.m.
• Quickchange at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Smoking Loons at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Springer at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (199 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• Sweetlou at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Goodtime Banquet Hall (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.

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Friday, May 18: Americana Music Festival at Kellish Hill Farm

Area musicians including the Hamilton Ramblers, Folk Strings, and Dusty Pascal, perform tonight as part of the two-day Americana Music Festival at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). Music starts at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for one day, $20 for the weekend.

Also today

• Alex Boatman with Eve Troncone and Ken Nichols at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Stevie Tombstone at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• Alex Meixner Band at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $16 seniors, $10 students, free under 18.
• Atlas and Classified. at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Aztec Two-Step at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Beatlemania Magic at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $22 students and seniors, $14 children under age 12.
• Ebony Hillbillies at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Peter Mack’s Jazz Legends at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Sim Redmond Band with Black Castle and the Kambuyu Marimba Ensemble at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10 advance, $12 door.

At the clubs

• All Access at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Black and White at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Brass Inc at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Bratz n Blondz, Juice Boxx at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 7 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Dean and Hutson at Kokomos (417 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P. with Joe Carello at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Main Street Tavern (2298 Dewing Ave., Clayville), 9 p.m.
• Grind at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Kane at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Miss 3 at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dan and Tom at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Scars N’ Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (199 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Chuck Schiele at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Steep at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
• The Bomb at BLU (formerly Hollyrock) (632 Varick St., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Tiger at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Triple Shot at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 17: Joe Bonamassa at the Landmark Theatre

Joe Bonamassa will be in Syracuse tonight

Joe Bonamassa rocks the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $51, $61, $71, $81.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• All Access at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road (Verona) (9 p.m.
• Jesse Collins at Sandy Pond Steak House, 45 Wigwam Drive, Sandy Creek).
• 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.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Goth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Joe Ferlo and Matthew Vacanti at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m..
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Blondies (667 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (199 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeans at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Parkers Grille (100 Seneca St., Geneva), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday, May 13: Gordon Lightfoot in Syracuse tonight

Gordon Lightfoot

The legendary Gordon Lightfoot performs tonight at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45, and $65.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck supper at 5 p.m - $5
• Colin Aberdeen and the Barking Loungers at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 4 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 2 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Loren Barrigar and Joe Whiting at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St., 1 p.m.
• Open Mike with Bonecasters Blues Band 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, May 12: Lots of great music all day!

Lots of great live entertainment going on today in and around the 'Cuse. Here are some highlights:

• Loren Barrigar and Joe Whiting at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Jazz Brunch at the Redhouse Café (201 S. West St), 11 a.m. - Free admission.
• Tri-Cities Opera at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Easy Money Big Band at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $15.
• Atkinson Family Bluegrass at the Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Butternut Creek at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. -  $10 suggested donation.
• Veni Creator Spiritus by Schola Cantorum of Syracuse at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors and students.
• Westcott Jug Suckers at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Kenny White with Jane Zell at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Tom Barnes at the River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• 3 Inch Fury at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• 3’s A Crowd Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Barn Dogs at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 7 p.m.
• Jesse Cleveland at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Code Red at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Driftwood at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Fabulous Electric Moonpies at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at 12 North (Mulaney Road, Marcy), 9 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Richie’s Bar and Grill (20 Classic St, Sherburne), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Hotel Willowvale (3397 Oneida St., Chadwicks), 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.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Pour Whyte Trash at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8:30 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Steep at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Tiger at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Tim Herron and Mark Nanni at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.

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Friday, May 11: Bret Michaels at Turning Stone and much more

Bret Michaels

Bret Michaels returns to CNY with an 8 p.m. show at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). Tickets are  $60, $65, $75.

Also tonight 

• Larry Hoyt and Mick Dooley at the Tully Train Depot (Railroad Street, Tully), 7:30 p.m. - $10 donation.
• Greg Hoover and Harlee Station at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. - $10.  
• The Apologetix at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $10. 
• Ana Egge with Mike Ferrio at the Kirkland Art Center Coffeehouse (9½ E Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.  
• Kenny White at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Andrew Dressler Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Amanda Ashley at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Bonecasters Blues Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Code Red at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Dead Creek at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 9 p.m.
• Dropouts at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m.
• F5 at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Fate at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at DJ’s On The Blvd. (7075 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang, TJ Sacco, Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Hendry at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Wendy Ramsay at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• OutTakes at Swallow’s Restaurant (1914 South Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Perry Mulhauser Blues Reunion at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Power Tripp at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• One Step From Falling, Chaotic Embrace, Lowkey at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike at La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 Madison St., Oneida), 6 p.m.
• Quick Change at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Sugardaddys at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, May 10: Candlebox at the Westcott

Candlebox headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Acidic and Elephant Mountain open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations encouraged.
• Le Moyne College Singers perform John Rutter’s “Requiem” at Le Moyne College’s Panasci Family Chapel (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors.
• Syracuse University Symphony Band at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Dave Ball at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Bankrupt Rd at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 9 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 at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Joe Ferlo and Matthew Vacanti at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St.,Baldwinsville), 6:30 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.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with P at Daddario at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 7:30 p.m.
• Rock Foundation at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub (214 W. Water Street), 5 p.m.
• Sirsy at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Triple Shot at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday, May 6: CD Release party and much more today

Celebrate the  PeaceSongsCNY CD at a CD release party at Metro Lounge and Café (505 Westcott St.). The party starts at 5 p.m.  Admission is $5 to $10. 

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at. Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck dinner at 5 p.m. - $5.
• Bar-room Buzzards as part of Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse (JASS) schedule at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m. - $12.
• Jubilation at the Park United Methodist Church (17 Broad St., Hamilton), 3 p.m. - $8 adults, $4 children.
• Syracuse Children’s Chorus at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University campus, 4 p.m. - $18 adults, $16 children and seniors.
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 7 p.m. - $29.50 general, $75 VIP.
• Stars of Tomorrow Cabaret at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 7 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 with student ID. >
• Bonecasters Blues Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m. 
• George Leija and the Country Castaways Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m. 
• JD and Rollin’ South at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m. 
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 3 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Paddock Club(9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m. 
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m. 
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m. 
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m. 
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m. 
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m. 
• Letizia and the Z Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m. 
• Limestone Crick at Freedom of Espresso (128 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 5 p.m. 
• Lisa Lee Trio at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m. 
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m. 
• Vista Cruiser at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, May 5: Crawfish Festival and much more today

Operation Southern Comfort's 5th Annual Crawfish Festival which kicks off today at 11 a.m. in Clinton Square. Admission is free and there will be plenty of live music and crawfish. Other food includes: gulf shrimp, corn, potatoes, jambalaya, red beans and rice, beignets, blooming onions, cajun wings, deep fried crawdaddies, and cajun curly fries.

Donations of cans or boxes of nonperishable food  to benefit the food pantries at St. Joseph the Worker and St. Lucy's churches would be appreciated.  

Also tonight

• Blues harmonica maestro, Charlie Musselwhite, performs tonight at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $20 for students. 
• 5/6: The Blacklites at Mountain Goat Run Post Show in Clinton Square, 11:45 a.m. - Free admission 
• John Sebastian at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m. - $30. 
• Rubblebucket, Delicate Steve and Ryan Power at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $18 at the door.
• Timbalive at a Cinco De Mayo party at Ballybay Pub/Nightclub (*550 Richmond Ave.), 10 p.m. - $33.
• Mayday 2012 to benefit Russell Tupper, and featuring Freya, Armed with Valor, All the King’s Horses, Divot, Bruce Campbell, Nine Round, Just a Memory and more at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 3 p.m. - $10.
• Putnam Smith at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Hamell on Trial at La Vie Boheme Bistro (109- 111 Madison St., Oneida), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Rattlin’ Bog at Unity Hall (101 Vanderkemp Ave., Barneveld), 8 p.m. - $12 at the door.
• Vinyl–Albums Live: The 90s with Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissette and U2 cover bands at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 pm. - $12.
• Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $12-$15.
• Voices of Tabernacle at The Earlville Opera House (6 E. Main St., Earlville), 3 p.m. - $12 adults, $10 veterans, $7 students.
• Ithaca Community Orchestra at the First Baptist Church of Ithaca, DeWitt Park, downtown Ithaca, 4 p.m. - $5/donation.

At the clubs

• 50/50 at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
• Alex Boatman and the Boatmen at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 6 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Dan Elliott Swing Quartet at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Decree at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• Stepping Out of the 3rd Dimension at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dropouts at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• E.S.P at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• F5 at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Urban Knight Punks at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.
• West End Rockers at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.

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Friday, May 4: Trans-Siberian Orchestra and much more tonight

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their “Beethoven’s Last Night” extravaganza to the Onondaga Country War Memorial (800 S. State St.) tonight. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28.50, $46, and $56.  

Also tonight

• Mark Zane and Friends at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• J Rabbit and Vaski with Direktor and Kayo at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7:30 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Mary Gauthier at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Rick Springfield at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $35, $40, $45.
• Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $12-$15.
• Township Rebellion at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Symphony Syracuse at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 7:30 p.m. - $15, $25, $40.
• Cortland Area Flute Ensemble at the Cortland Interfaith Chapel (7 Calvert St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• NYS Baroque at the First Unitarian Universalist Church (109 Waring Road.), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Akuma Roots and Riddim Wise at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Alex Boatman and the Boatmen at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Brian Hurry and Friends at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Caged, Adrenaline Crush at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9:30 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Fate at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Geri Rig at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 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.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Central Saloon (1904 Harwood Drive, Lacona), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Mothercover at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Nasty Habit, Wicked, PSpot at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Nineball at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike at La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 Madison St., Oneida), 6 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band, Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• TimeLine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Urban Knight Punks at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Wannabees at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 3: Red Elvises at the Westcott tonight

Red Elvises at the Westcott Theater tonight

Red Elvises headline tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Surfer R Cool opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Silverwood Clarinet Choir at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Syracuse University Contemporary Music Ensemble conducted by Daniel Hege at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. – Free admission.
• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Born Again Rebels at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Jane Zell and Da Zelltones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Jesse Collins at Sandy Pond Steak House (45 Wigwam Drive, Sandy Creek), 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.
• Joe Ferlo and Matthew Vacanti at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Irv Lyons at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Pat Daddario at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Sirens and Sailors, Chains of Honor, Go Forth, From This Day Forth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• The Intention with Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Triple Shot at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 2: Shpongle at the Westcott tonight

Simon Posford and Raja Ram, aka Shpongle, perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) . Phutureprimitive opens the show, which starts at 9 p.m.  Tickets are  $30 at the door.

Also tonight

• Born Again Rebels at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Hemlock, Mobile Deathcamp at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Joe Henson at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Moro’s Table (1 E at Genesee St., Auburn), 5:30 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E at Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Open Mike at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 1: DrFaemus at the Westcott tonight

Dr.Faemus

DrFaemus, aka Alan Aucoin, headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Zoogma and Vapor Eyes open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door.  

Also tonight

• Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra at the Coyne Center for the Performing Arts. Le Moyne College (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 general, $10 seniors.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Brian McPherson and Friends at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.

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