Saturday, June 30: Run-DMT at the Westcott and more

Run-DMT headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Also set to perform are Kayo, T-Rexx, and Ridiculous Nights. Music start at 9 p.m. – Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• Rascal Flatts with Little Big Town and the Eli Young Band at Darien Lake Theme Park (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $36-$157.
• Southern Comfort Band at Cortland Country Music Park (1824 Route 13, Cortland), 7 p.m. - $5.
• Comas at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students.
• Emerald City at the Constantia Fireman’s Field Days at 23 County Route 23, Constantia, 8 p.m. – Free admission.
• Custom Taylor Band at River Forest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m. – Free admission.
• AmeriBeat Festival at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling - $30 day, $75 at the gate for the weekend.
• Friehofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival with Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Trombone Shorty, Orleans Avenue and more at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, noon - $55 to $110.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 9 p.m.
• American Eagle Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Bratz n Blondz at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Panini’s at Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Case and Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Dropouts at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8:30 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 4 p.m.
• Frank Stepanek and Friends at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Cicero American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 1 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Group at Sandy Pond Steak House (45 Wigwam Drive, Sandy Creek), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Joe Sweet Duo at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 1 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 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.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 1 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Rachael Lynn at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Irv Lyons at Boathouse (Boathouse Lane, South Lake Road, DeRuyter), 9:30 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Quickchange at Three Brothers Winery (623 Lerch Road, Geneva), 12 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Crow’s Nest (415 Boodys Hill Road, Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Rock Doll at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9:30 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Cavallario’s Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Soul Risin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.

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Friday, June 29: Felix Cavaliere in Caz tonight

Felix Cavaliere

Felix Cavaliere, lead vocalist for the popular 1960s band The Rascals, perfor4ms tonight at the Catherine Cummings Theatre on the campus of Cazenovia College. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30.

Also tonight

• Planetshakers and Fazeshift at Believers’ Chapel (7912 Thompson Road, Cicero), 7 p.m. - $30 at the door.
• The Beach Boys 50 year reunion tour at Darien Lake Theme Park (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 8 p.m. - $25.75-$128.50.
• David Sanborn and Brian Culbertson at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20, $25, $35.
• Black Throat Wind CD release partywith Sswamppzz, Counterpursuit and Ohne-Ka and the Burning River at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $8.
• AmeriBeat Festival at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling - $30 day, $75 at the gate for the weekend.
• Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore at Constellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, Canandaigua, 7:30 p.m. - $35.50, $60, $80
• Brad Paisley with The Band Perry, Scotty McCreery at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. - $35.50, $59.50, $89.50, $99.50
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At the clubs

• Bob Greco Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Panini’s (Green Lakes Golf Course, Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Case and Davidson at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Down to Funk at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Flipside at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Frostbit Blue at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 4 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Gunrunners Band at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Westview Lodge (13499 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 8:30 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• LA the Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Irv Lyons at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:45 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Petroff Blues Band at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Corey Paige at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Blues Reunion at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Power Tripp, Adrenaline Crush at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Rewired at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Karl Sperber at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Stripped at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Triple Shot at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, June 28: Jake Owen ‘Salute to the Troops’ tonight

Jake Owen

Country singer Jake Owen brings his “Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert” to Fort Drum tonight. The concert, which starts at 7 p.m., takes place at Fort Drum at 10012 S. Riva Ridge Loop. Fireworks follow the concert. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• AmeriBeat Festival at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling - $30 day, $75 at the gate for the weekend.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at LaFayette Public Library (Town Corners, 2577 Route 11 North, LaFayette), 7 p.m

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P. and Matthew Vacanti at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Performance Harley Davidson (807 N. Geddes St.), 6 p.m.
• Fate at Empire Room at the State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Nick’s Club 48 (Route 48, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 7 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Mike MacDonald at Cato Hotel (213 Main St., Cato).
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar, 1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Poor Tim at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Parker’s Pub (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 10 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles), Falls), 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 27: Mark Zane and Friends in Liverpool tonight

Mark Zane and Friends

 Mark Zane and Friends, will wow the crowd tonight at the Wednesday edition of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. The show starts at 7 p.m. in Johnson Park (corner Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool). Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Papa Joe’s Band at Lonergan Park, behind the Stickley Furniture showroom on Route 11, North Syracuse, 6 p.m. - Free admission.
• Cinderella at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. $40, $45, and $50.
• Tommy Barr at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Chuck Dean Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 5 p.m.
• Live Music at Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 12 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Shirley and friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Scars and Stripes at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 26: Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon outdoors tonight

Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon

Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon perform tonight at this week’s Concerts in the Park series concert at Clay Park Central (4821 Wetzel Road, Liverpool). The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Live Music at Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 12 p.m.
• Miss E and Paul at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

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Monday, June 25: Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon in Liverpool tonight

It's only Monday, but there's still some great live music tonight. Here's what's going on:

• Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Lisa Lee Trio at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Live Music at Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), noon.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, June 24: Bayou Benefit for Al Miller

Join Phil Petroff and the Natural Fact, Los Blancos, and Kat Tale at Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E.) at a benefit for local musician Al Miller, who is battling cancer. The event, which runs from 1 to 6 p.m. will feature free food, raffles, a silent auction, and door prizes. Admission is $20.

Also today 

• Old Songs Festival at Altamont Fairgrounds (129 Grand St., Altamont), 9 a.m. - $35. 
• Greater Syracuse Honors Middle School Concert Band at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 1 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Old-Time Music Jam at. Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 suggested donation. 
• Fiddlers’ Concert at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.

 At the clubs

• Tom Barnes at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• E.S.P at Maxie’s Supper Club (635 W. State St., Ithaca), 6 p.m.Frenay and Lenin at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Hard Ride at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 3 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 5 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 2 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles)
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Cobblestone Farm Winery (5102 Route 89, Romulus), 1 p.m.

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Saturday, June 23: Donovan and Average White Band and more at Jazz Fest

The 30th annual M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest continues today in its new location at Jamesville Beach State Park in Jamesville. Today's main stage events Harri Stojka and the Hot Club of Vienna (3:30 p.m.), Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band (5 p.m.), Billy Vera Big Band (6:30 p.m.), Donovan (8 p.m.) and Average White Band (9:30 p.m.). Admission is free.

Baby Boomers Summer Jam

The Coachmen, The Swanks and musicians from Frank and the Fortunes, The Mystics, The Playboys, The Livin' End and Too Loose perform today at Castaways Restaurant (916 Route 37, Brewerton) The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Also today

• Old Songs Festival at Altamont Fairgrounds (129 Grand St., Altamont), 9 a.m. - $65 Saturday, $35 Sunday.
• Town of Clay Community Festival with DJ Jones Tones and performances by the Fab Five Band (3 p.m.) and Letizia & the Z Band (6:30 p.m.) at Clay Park Central, 4821 Wetzel Road, Liverpool), Free admission
• Sugar Ray and the Bluetones and the Ron Spencer Band at Hotel Utica’s Crystal Ballroom (102 Lafayette St., Utica), 7 p.m. - $22.
• The Glengarry Bhoys at the Center of the Arts (72 S.Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free under 18.

At the clubs

• 3 Inch Fury at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• About Time Band at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 7 p.m.
• Agrestic at The Bay (155 Camic Road, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Howie Bartolo at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
• The Coachmen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Crooked Keel at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Damdog at Gibby’s Irish Pub (8 W. Second St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Decree at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Emerald City at Elks Club (57 Pierce Drive, Fulton), 8 p.m.
• F5 at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Five Performers at Elks Club (6117 Newport Road, Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Hendry at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Insufficient Funds, Plastered in Paris, Institutionalized at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at DJ’s On The Blvd (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 9 p.m.
• Joe Sweet Duo at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 7 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Live Jazz at Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 11 a.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Blues Reunion at Hill N Dale Country Club (6402 Route 80, Tully), 8 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Sponge at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton)
• Thom Turner at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Wicked Liquid at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.

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Friday, Friday, June 22: M&T Jazz Fest starts today in Jamesville

The 30th annual M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest kicks off today in its new location at Jamesville Beach State Park in Jamesville. Tonight's main stage events include Harri Stojka and the Hot Club of Vienna (3:30 p.m.), Cyrille Aimee and Diego Figueiredo (5 p.m.), Mingo Fishtrap (6:30 p.m), Gregory Porter (8 p.m.) and Kenny G (9:30 p.m.). Admission is free.

Also today

• Old Songs Festival at Altamont Fairgrounds (129 Grand St., Altamont), 3 p.m. - $105 weekend, $25 Friday, $65 Saturday, $35 Sunday.
• John Dean and Friends at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 7 p.m. - Free.
• The Glengarry Bhoys at the Center of the Arts (72 S.Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free under 18.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Agrestic at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Alex Boatman and the Boatmen at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S Clinton St.), 7 p.m.
• Amanda Ashley at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Back Flash at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Tom Barnes at Overlook Lakeside Restaurant and Tavern (2437 Route 174, Otisco), 8:30 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 8:30 p.m.
• Damdog at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• EPI at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.)
• F5 at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Ben Fiore at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Links at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with Elove at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Hell 2 Pay, Tempter at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 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 Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 8 p.m.
• John Dean and Friends at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 7 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Spencers Ali Club House Tavern (East Second Street, Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Live Music at Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 12 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Blues Reunion at DJ’s On The Blvd (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 9 p.m.
• Rock Foundation at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub (214 W. Water St.), 6 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Triple Shot at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, June 21: Music legends in CNY tonight

It's a tough decision for music fans in CNY as several music legends are in the area tonight. James Taylor is in Syracuse at the Onondaga County War Memorial) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $61.50 and $81.50 for that event.

Fellow 1960s icon, Judy Collins, performs at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, also at 8 p.m. Tickets for her show are $15, $20, and $25.

Further out, Roger Waters with "The Wall"  is at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo at 8 p.m. (tickets $57.50, $77.50, $101.50, $201.50) and Hot Tuna with Steve Kimock  is at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca) also at 8 p.m. Tickets for Hot Tuna are $36.50.

Also tonight 

• Prime Time Horns at Saranac Brewery (830 Varick St., Utica), 6 p.m. - $5.
• Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends and Big D and the Kids’ Table at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $18.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• 11 at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Billionaires at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Pub (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Dropouts at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Devaney’s Barbecue (9347 Stickel Road, Weedsport), 7 p.m.
• El’Kabong at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Fiascoes, Greg Pie, Counter Pursuit, Great Burners at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 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.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Live Music at Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 12 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.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Soul Mine at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 5 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• The Guise at Riverside Inn (930 S. First St., Fulton), 6:30 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band with Ed Balduzzi at Empire Room at the State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 6 p.m.

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Dio Day Cortland 2012 Tribute Concert set for July 7

Ronnie James Dio

The second Dio Day Cortland 2012 Tribute Concert will take place July 7 at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex (4292 Fairgrounds Drive, Cortland). Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to support musical enrichment in the Cortland area and fund cancer research.  Ronnie James Dio, for whom the event is dedicated, died May 16, 2010 of stomach cancer. He grew up in Cortland and formed his first band  in 1957 when he was still in high school.

Bands scheduled to perform at the event include Steve Southworth and Rockabilly Rays (1 p.m.), The Wreckly (2 p.m.), Charlie Bertini Band (3 p.m.), The Hurtin' Units (4 p.m.),  The Cafferty Band (5 p.m.), Mark Doyle and the Maniacs (6 p.m.), The Rods (7 p.m.), Blind Spots (8 p.m.), and Hangman's Heart (9 p.m.).

Gates open at noon. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at various Cortland businesses, including The Hollywood Restaurant, Hyde's Dinner, Sheridan's Jewelry, and Jim Vandeuson Music, as well as The Haunt in Ithaca. Tickets will also be available at the gate the day of the event.

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Wednesday, June 20: Sinatra tribute in Liverpool

Dave Baker's Sinatra Tribute will wow the crowd tonight at the Wednesday edition of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. The show starts at 7 p.m. in Johnson Park (corner Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool). Admission is free.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m.
• Evan Knight, Tom Witkowski and Karl Sterling at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• F5 at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Jpeg at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 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.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Oak and Vine at The Springside (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Tiger at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 19: Fiona Apple in Ithaca tonight

Fiona Apple is at the State Theatre in Ithaca tonight

Fiona Apple is back and performing tonight at the State Theatre (105 W. State St., Ithaca). The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 and $59.50.

Also tonight

• Miss May I, After the Burial at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.),  6:30 p.m. -$15
• Lisa Lee Band at Clay Park Central (4821 Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Tom Barns at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Flipside at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• Miss E and Paul at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.

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Benefit for Rob and Kathy Dunn set for July 22

A benefit for Rob and Kathy Dunn, who were involved in a serious motorcycle accident May 28, has been planned for July 22. The Dunns, who live in Oneida were both critically injured when they were struck by a car in Verona.

The benefit, which will run from 2 to 6 p.m.,  will take place at Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon). Jerry Yerman, Tongue and Groove, and Ray Coston and Friends will perform.

Admission is $10. 

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Sunday, June 27: Country Throwdown at the fairgrounds

The Country Throwdown Tour stops at Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. The show features Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay, and Sunny Sweeney. Music starts at 3 p.m. and admission is $26.

Also today

• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at Shhots Restaurant (2026 Teall Ave.), 4 p.m. - $25 at the door includes dinner. 
• Joanne Shenandoah Trio and Doug George Kanentiio at Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University campus, 4 p.m. - $15 
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck supper at 5 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Peter Dawson at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 3 p.m. - Free admission.
• The Ladies of Soul and Streetcorner Doo-Wop as part of fundraiser for the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company at the Plymouth Congregational Church (232 E. Onondaga St.), 5 p.m. - $30. 
• Luke Bryan, Justin Moore, Lee Brice at Tag’s (3037 State Route 352, Big Flats), 6:30 p.m. - $42.50, $54.50, $67.50, $85. 
• Schola Cantorum at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors and students.

At the clubs

• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Country Castaways, The Other Guise at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Group Therapy at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay).
• JD and Rollin’ South Acoustic Trio at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 4 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Larry Kyle at Cascade Grill (2846 Route 38, Moravia), 4 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 4 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Restless Soul at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, June 16: Martin Sexton and Ani DeFranco in B'Ville and more

Martin Sexton performs at the Palace Theatre  (Mike Greenlar / The Post-Standard, 2007)

Syracuse native, Martin Sexton, and Ani DiFranco perform tonight at the Amphitheater at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the gate. Bring a lawn chair.

Also today

• Dark Day Sunday with All That Is, Sacred, Spire, Killaton and Progress of Man at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road).
• Stompin’ with the Berwald at Blessed Sacrament Church (3127 James St.), 7:30 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 seniors and children 5-12, under 5 free.
• Secret Swing Society at the Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - admission is free, two order minimum.
• Chris Smither at the Earlville Opera House (6 E. Main St. Earlville), 8 p.m. -  $17-$32. 

At the clubs

• A Dead Horse, Storm Cell at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7:30 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Sweet Inspirations (801 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Auburn Ale House (288 W. Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Dropouts at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Extremists at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• F5 at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9:30 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at DJ’s On The Blvd (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 8 p.m.
• Fate at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 5 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Matt Raymo at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Crow’s Nest (415 Boodys Hill Road, Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Springer at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Pompey Field Days (Acadamy Street, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Thou Shall Not Kill, Redfield, From This Day Forth, Jonestown at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• ThunderChild at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Tom Reitano Duo at Panini’s at Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Wannabees at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.

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Friday, June 15: Jan Monheit headlines Syracuse Stage benefit

Jane Monheit

Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit performs tonight as part of a benefit for Syracuse Stage. The event takes place at Syracuse University's Schine Student Center. Music starts at 9:15 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $40 ($35 for Syracuse Stage subscribers). $200 patron and $300 VIP tickets include dinner and concert.   


Also tonight

• Attack Attack! with As the Sky Falls, Chains of Honor, Evolutions at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Jim Herlihy and Dave Robertson with Erin Wolford at Eve Galleria (6356 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7 p.m. -  Donations appreciated.
• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra at the atrium of Driver’s Village (5885 E. Circle Drive, Cicero), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10  seniors and students.
• Summer Solstice Concert featuring. Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan at the Esperance Fruit Farm (7456 Hawley Road, Red Creek), 8 p.m. - $10  adults, $6 children.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Rongovian Embassy (1 W. Main St., Trumansburg), 9:30 p.m.
• Alibi at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9:30 p.m.
• Armed with Valor at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Backflash at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Bankrupt Rd at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Damaged In Transit at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Do the Dubz 5 with Mikey Parkay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Flipside at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Fate at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Fur Elise at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Grind at Back on Track Again Tavern (68 Route 11, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• JT Hall Jazz Consort at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Irv Lyons at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann and Swing This at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 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.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Not Tonight Josephine at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Gina’s Jam Band at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dan and Tom at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Project 6 at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Restless Soul at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Rewired at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• South Bay at DJ’s On The Blvd (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 6 p.m.
• Sugardaddys at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Unsung Heroes at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Anna Vogel at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• West End Rockers at Sweet Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St.), 6 p.m.
• What About Bob at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• ZBones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, June 14: Hip Hop at Saratoga and more tonight

Drake headlines tonight at Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Drake, J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, and French Montana  perform tonight at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.75, $55.75, $75,75, $95.75.

Also tonight

• Fritz's Polka Band (Village Park, Camden), 7 p.m.  
• They Exist, Suspended in Dusk, All The King’s Horses, Embrace the Massacre at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.  
• Open Mike Night at Ke llish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations please.

At the clubs

• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Empire Room at the State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• East of Earth at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• East Shore All-Stars at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7:30 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Mike MacDonald at Cato Hotel (213 Main St., Cato), 7 p.m.
• McCardell and Westers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 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.
• Restless Soul at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Reissues at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.

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Syracuse Festival at Inner Harbor set for July 4-8

Get ready for some great music, food, and fireworks at the first Syracuse Festival at Inner Harbor set for July 4 through 8. The five-day event will combine elements from the area's favorite festivals, including the traditional City Of Syracuse 4th Of July Stan Colella Orchestra/Fireworks Day!

Each day will have a musical theme. Here's a full list of performances:

Wednesday-July 4 Dance The Night Away

• 1:30-3:00 Joe Whiting Band
• 3:30-5:00 Showtime
• 5:30-7:00 Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook
• 7:30-9:00 Prime Time

Thursday-July 5 Boot Scootin’ Country

• 4:00-5:30 Fulton Chain Gang
• 5:45-7:15 Custom Taylor
• 7:30-9:00 TJ Sacco/Urban Cowboys
• 9:15-10:30 Christina Cole and the La Flamm Brothers

Friday-July 6 Rockin’ At The Harbor

• 4:00-5:00 Just Joe
• 5:15-6:15 The Reissues
• 6:30-7:30 3 Inch Fury
• 7:45-8:45 Scars & Stripes
• 9:00-10:30 Under the Gun

Saturday-July 7 Traditional City Of Syracuse 4th Of July Stan Colella Orchestra/Fireworks Day

• 1:00-2:00 Kicking Daisies: Winner of Radio Disney 2010 Next Big Thing contest
• 2:00-2:45 Dead End
• 2:45-4:45 Syracuse Silver Knights (interactive soccer demos, mascot, autographs)
• 5:00-5:45 Magician Jim
• 6:00-7:30 Stan Colella All Star Band
• 7:30-8:00 Syracuse Brigadiers Alumni band
• 8:00-9:30 Stan Colella Orchestra
• 9:30-10:00 Fireworks Over the Water Extravaganza

Sunday-July 8 Good Vibes Sunday

• 1:30-3:00 Bells of Harmony 
• 3:15-4:45 Super Delinquents 
• 5:00-6:15 Stroke 6:30-8:00 Los Blancos

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Wednesday, June 13: Honky-Tonk Hindooz in Liverpool tonight

Honky-Tonk Hindooz

The Honky-Tonk Hindooz perform tonight as part of the Liverpool is the Place music series. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine St., Liverpool). Admission is free.

Also tonight

• Bernie Clark and the Rhythm Sharks at the Snubbing Post (8221 Westernville Road - Route 46 North - Rome), 7 p.m. - $3.
• Yanni at CMAC (Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $45, $65, $85, $125. 
• Flux Pavilion with Cookie Monsta, Direktor and Brown and Gammon at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25.

At the clubs

• Anna Vogel Jazz Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Emerald City at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Shirley and friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• The Guise at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 12: Live music tonight in and around the 'Cuse

Crosby, Stills and Nash perform tonight in Canandaigua

Check out some of the great live music going on tonight in and around the 'Cuse

• Smokin’ kick off the Concerts in the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (Wetzel Road, Clay), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Crosby, Stills and Nash at CMAC (Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $25 lawn, $45, $59.50, $79.50 reserved. 
• LaFayette Community Band at the Apulia Station Firehouse (6441 N.Y. Route 80, Apulia Station), 7 p.m. -  Free.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2. 
• Yanni at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs), 7:30 p.m. - $39.50, $79.50, $99.50, $125.

At the clubs

• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.

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Monday, June 11: Live music in CNY

It's only Monday, but there's still some great live music tonight. Here's what's going on:

• Liverpool Community Chorus at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Michael Crissan at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe 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.

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Sunday, June 10: Balloonfest wraps today

The Jamesville Balloonfest wraps tonight at Jamesville Beach State Park (4110 W Shore Manor Rd.,Jamesville). The event features balloons from all over the country, crafts, food, and of course, great live music. 

Today's lineup includes Charlie Orlando (1 p.m.), Turnip Stampede (3 pm.), Hard Promises (5 p.m.), and Hotel California - Eagles Tribute (7 p.m.). Admission is $10 at the gate. 

Polish Festival

The 58th Polish Festival wraps today in Clinton Square. Click here for the daily entertainment schedule. Admission is free.



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 suggested donation.
• Phil and Gretchen Banaszak at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Skunk Funk featuring Spirit Family Reunion, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Broken Wing Routine and more at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 2 p.m. - $25.
• Diamond Someday and barbeque at St. Stephen Lutheran Church (873 DeWitt St.), 4 p.m. - $5 for adults, children free.

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Group Therapy at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 3 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 3 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Limestone Crick at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, June 9: The Machine at Paper Mill Island

The Machine

Pink Floyd tribute band, The Machine, performs tonight at the Amphitheater Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the gate.

Jamesville Balloonfest
The Jamesville Balloonfest continues at Jamesville Beach State Park (4110 W Shore Manor Rd.,Jamesville). The event, which runs through Sunday, features balloons from all over the country, crafts, food, and of course, great live music. Today's lineup includes Kim Monroe and Chris Eves (2 p.m.), Reckless Driving (3:30 pm.), Custom Taylor Band (5:15 p.m.), Shania Twin (7 p.m.), and Pirates and Poets (Kenny Chesney Tribute - 9 p.m.). Admission is $10 at the gate. 

Polish Festival
The 58th Polish Festival continues in Clinton Square and runs through Sunday. Click here for the daily entertainment schedule. Admission is free.


Also today

• Maka Rouge and Friends at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. - Donations please.
• The Blind Spots at Unity Hall (101 Vanderkemp Ave., Barneveld), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Hotels and Highways at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• John Jorgensen Quintet with  J.D. Souther at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $30 adults, $25 seniors, $15 students, free 18 and under.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• 3’s a Crowd Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Decree at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• ERA,Heatseeker, One Kills All, Polarity at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Emerald City at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Epi at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• F5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Fate at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 4 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Main Street Tavern (2298 Dewing Ave., Clayville), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Grape and Grog (Route 69, Camden), 9 p.m.
• Joe Sweet Duo at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance at (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Loose Rendition at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mike MacDonald at Fat Johnny’s Tavern (41 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Perry, Mulhauser Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Rewired at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Rockslide at Lakeview Lanes, 723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Twin Trees (7608 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• TA2 at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• The Guise at Panini’s (Green Lakes Golf Course, Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Ten Foot Head at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Unbroken at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.

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Friday, June 8: Balloonfest starts today

Balloons at Jamesville in 2009 (Photo: Mike Greenlar / The Post Standard)

Another staple of pre-summer, the Jamesville Balloonfest kicks off today at 4 p.m. at Jamesville Beach State Park (4110 W Shore Manor Rd.,Jamesville). The event, which runs through Sunday, features balloons from all over the country, crafts, food, and of course, great live music. Today's lineup includes Victus (6 p.m.). Rumours (Fleetwood Mac Tribute - 7:15 p.m., and Electric Chick Magnets (9 p.m.). Admission is $10 at the gate. 

Polish Festival
The 58th Polish Festival also starts today. The festival, which kicks off at 4 p.m. in Clinton Square, runs through Sunday. Click here for the daily entertainment schedule. Admission is free.


Also tonight

• Badfinger at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m. - $15.
•  Lindsey Buckingham at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8:30 p.m. - $29.50, $36.50.
• Clocktower and Silversyde with Enemy Down at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Dave Matthews Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs), 7 p.m. - $40.50 lawn, $75 reserved.
• The Genesee Three as part of benefit for People for Animal Rights at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m. - Donations please.
• Dusty Pascal at Eve Galleria (6356 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys at the Kirkland Art Center Coffeehouse (620 Market St., Kirkland), 8 p.m. - $15. (425)
• Dillon Francis with Anon and Pyro, Synchronice, and Chemicals of Creation at the Westcott Theater, (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.

At the clubs

• 3’s a Crowd at Auburn Ale House (288 W. Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Dave Ball at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Brian Hurry and Friends at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Panini’s Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Aquino’s (910 Floyd Ave., Rome), 6 p.m.
• Dropouts at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Easy Ramblers at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Fate at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with Elove at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Betty Blue (1 W. Cayuga St., Moravia), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Francesca’s Cucina (541 N. Salina St.)
• JD and Rollin’ South at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Wendy Ramsay at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Just a Memory at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Gary’s Sports Bar (111 E. Bridge St.), 10 p.m.
• Mike McKay Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Kim Monroe and Chris Eves at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• One Step From Falling at Fusion, 3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Paul Fey and Friends at Brae Loch Inn, 5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina, 2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 5 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Lake Effect, 7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Rolling Thunder at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Rumor Has It at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Scott Bravo, Catastrophe Me, Acarya, One Step From Falling at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 8 p.m.
• Ten Foot Head Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• The Action at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Band Last Left at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• Triple Shot at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, June 7: Robert Cray at Turning Stone and more

Robert Cray

The Robert Cray Band performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, $30, and $40. Call 361-SHOW.

Also tonight

• Lettuce with the Pimps of Joytime at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door. 
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. -  Donations encouraged.
• Grace Kelly Quintet at the Anderson Center, Binghamton University (4400 Vestal Pkwy. East, Vestal), 8 p.m. - . $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students.

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Code Red at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 5 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords, Super Delinquents at Upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 7 p.m.
• Fate at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
Acoustic Rock.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Nightmare, Smite, Random Strangers at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 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.
• Other Guise at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica), 9:30 p.m.
• Saliva at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Synergy at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Under The Gun at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 6: Mark Doyle and the Maniacs and more tonight

Mark Doyle and the Maniacs

Mark Doyle and the Maniacs perform tonight at the Liverpool is the Place summer music series at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool). Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
 
Also tonight

• Saliva with RedHush and Stop 7 at the Uptown Theater (2014 Genesee St., Utica),5:30 p.m. - $12.50 advance, $18 door.
• Redhouse Café Idol Finals at the Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Crossfade with Candlelight, Feeding Affliction, Silent Fury and Weaving the Fate at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7:30 p.m. - $13 advance, $15 door.

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Cousin Jake at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Spinning Wheel (7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Hendry at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Jim O’Mahoney and Karl Sterling at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 5:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Paul at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 5:30 p.m.
Country.

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Tuesday, June 5: Bonnie Raitt at the Landmark tonight

Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt headlines tonight at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.). Mavis Staples opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42.50, $57.50, $67.50.

Also tonight

• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater, (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Pirate Jam at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Dave Hawthorn at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

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Monday, June 4: Liverpool is the Place series starts tonight

The Liverpool School Student Jazz Ensemble kicks off the annual Liverpool is the Place summer music series at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool). Bring a lawn chair and your favorite summer snacks. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Michael Crissan at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike at Redhouse Café (201 S. West St.), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, June 3: Lady Antebellum at CMAC tonight

Lady Antebellum

Country superstars, Lady Antebellum, headline tonight at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua). Darius Rucker and Thompson Square open the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 lawn, $49.50, $59.50  reserved. (585) 758-5300, (800) 745-3000.


Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Chad Miller at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Syracuse Community Choir at Plymouth Congregational Church (232 E. Onondaga St.), 3 p.m. - $12-$25.
• Jazz Vespers at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 5 p.m. - Free admission

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
Solo.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
Acoustic Rock.
• Hobo Graffiti at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 4 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South Acoustic Trio at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 4 p.m.
Country.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, June 2: Blues, Brews and BBQs today

.38 Special headlines today's Blues, Brews and BBQ

Blues, Brews and BBQ meets Taste of Syracuse today with some serious music in and around Clinton Square. .38 Special headlines and will perform at 9 p.m. on the stage in the parking lot on South Franklin Street at Washington. Also set to perform on the Blues, Brews, and BBQ stage are the Perry-Mulhauser Band (1 p.m.), the Fabulous Ripcords (2:15 p.m.), Tyler Bryant (3:45 p.m.), Duke Robillard (5:30 p.m.), and Elephant Mountain (7:30 p.m.).


Admission is free and there will be plenty of other music throughout the day.

Also today

• Fab Five paul at Oz-Stravaganza Park (417 W. Genesee St., Chittenango), 6 pm. – Free admission.
• Beth Zaje at Sangertown Square’s Center Court (Routes 5 & 5A, New Hartford), 2 and 4:30 pm. – Free admission.
• The Coachmen with Elizabeth Fern at the Brewerton Fire Department (Route 11, Brewerton), 6 p.m. – Free admission.
• Larry Hoyt and the Country Classics House Band at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 5 pm. - $10.
• Mickey Vendetti’s Goodtime Band at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $13 at the door includes buffet and coffee.
• Seth Glier at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Building (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students.

At the clubs

• Andrea Miceli and Moss at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• BPM Krew at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Code Red at Hobeau’s (10 S. West St., Homer), 6:30 p.m.
• Decree at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Extremists at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 10 p.m.
• i am Fool at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Hotel Willowvale (3397 Oneida St., Chadwicks), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 1:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Off The Coast, Avondales, Plastic Faction, New Philosophers at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Paul Fey with Mark Hoffmann at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Reissues at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Slickers Tavern, 3132 Route 28, Old Forge), 9 p.m.
• Spire, Naramore, Killaton, Stonelord at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 3 p.m.
Country.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Tom Reitano Duo at Panini’s Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.

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