Friday, August 31: Jason Aldean headlines at Mohegan Sun Grandstand tonight

Jason Aldean

Country cutie, Jason Aldean, headlines tonight's show at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand at the New York State Fair. Luke Bryan opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45, and $55.

At the fair

• Christopher Cross at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• The Commodores at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Outasight with B. Martin at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Light Blue at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Vernon James at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Sirsy at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Time Piece Barbershop Quartet (12 and 2 p.m.); Nothing Fancy Barbershop Quartet (6 and 8 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: Jacque Kofi (12 p.m.), Stevie Wolf and Blues Express (2 p.m.),  Ancient African Pharaohs (4 p.m.), ESP (5:30 p.m.); Brownskin (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.; Native American Band Concert (12 and 8 p.m.)

Also tonight

• The Toasters and 4 Point 0 at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road) - $12.
• Hugh Laurie (aka "House") and the Copper Bottom Band at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $30.
• Lukas Nelson (son of Willie) and Promise of the Real at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $25.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Central Saloon (1904 Harwood Drive, Lacona), 9:30 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
R’n’B/Funk.
• Dead Creek at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 2 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m..
• The Guise at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Hard Ride at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Joe Sweet Duo at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Our Friends Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Quickchange at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Hobeau’s (10 S. West St., Homer), 5 p.m.
• WoodStone at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 1 p.m.

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Thursday, August 30: Happy Together Tour at Chevy Court

Flashback to the 1960s tonight as the Happy Together Tour hits Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. The show, which starts at 8 p.m. features Flo and Eddie of The Turtles, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Monkees lead singer Micky Dolenz, The Grass Roots and The Buckingham. Admission is free with paid fair admission.

At the fair

• Mike Posner at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Happy Together Tour at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Dark Hollow at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Until It's Over Over There at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Fab Five Paul at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• South Bay at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Upstate Blend (12, 2, 6 and 8 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: ESP (3 p.m.), Michael and Anjela (5 p.m.); One Nation (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

At the clubs

• AIIS, Lucky 33, On the Rocks, Avondales at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m. 
• Billionaires at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m. 
• Michael Crissan at Kosta’s Bar & Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m. 
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m. 
•  Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m. 
• Fabcats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m. 
• Just Joe at Bull & Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
•  George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m. 
• Mark Macri at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 8 p.m. 
• Jamie Notarthomas at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m. 
• Frank Rhodes at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• The Goods at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 29: Bruce Springsteen at Vernon Downs

At last, the Boss returns to CNY with a show at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon). Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $108.

At the fair

• Guy Fieri at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Victoria Justice at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Wallpaper at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• The Lonely Ones at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Gina Rose Band at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Flint Creek at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Adirondack Mountain Cloggers (12, 2, 6 and 8 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: Justine Allen featuring Billy Harrison (3 p.m.), As Is (5 p.m.); Starlight (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

Also tonight

• Mario DeSantis Orchestra for the last Concert in the Park at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Kelly Clarkson, The Fray and Carolina Liar at CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $35, $55, $65, $75.
• Tommy Barr at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Band at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 28: Live music at the New York State Fair and more

There's so much to see at the New York State Fair, plus you can hear some great live music. Here's what's going on today at the fair:

• Midtown Men at Chevy Court, New York State Fairgrounds, 2 p.m.
• Collective Soul at Chevy Court, 8 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Doolin O'Dey, Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m.
• Merry Mischief, Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m.
• Kim Monroe and Chris Eves, Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
• Horn Dogs, West End Bar and Grille, 6 p.m.
• Grange Building: Lakeside Country Cloggers (12, 2 p.m.); Erie Canal Cloggers Cloggers (6 and 8 p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Bobby Green and a Cut Above (5 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m..
• Tom Eagan at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Mark Macri 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, August 27: Three Dog Night at the fair tonight

Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night headlines tonight at Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is free with paid fair admission.  

Also today

• Buddy Rich Big Band. at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Regional Artists Variety Stage, 12, 2, and 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Earth Jam at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Grange Building: Lake Effect Blue Grass (12, 2, 6, and 8  p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Diversity (5 p.m.); Trump Tight (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)
• Limestone Crick and Dream Cather at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, August 26: Gary Allan at Chevy Court tonight

Gary Allan

Country rocker Gary Allan performs at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. Admission is free with paid fair admission.

Also at the fair today

• Larry the Cable Guy at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand, 7:30 p.m. - $25, $35, $45
• Ronnie Milsap at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Just Joe at Grand Central Grill, Center of Progress Building, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Fab Five Paul at the Hofmann Hot Dogs Tent, inside Gate 2, 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Mahoney Irish Dancers at the Regional Artist Variety Stage (12 and 2 p.m.) - Free with fair admission.
• The Acoustic Brothers at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• My Obsession at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair 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.
• Cato and Gary at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 5 p.m.
• Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.
• F5 at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m..
• JD and Rollin’ South Trio at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 4 p.m.
• Liquid John Williams 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.
• Mark Macri and Trainwreck at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 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.
• Rooters All-Star Blues Jam at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, August 25: Rockstar Uproar Festival at the fair today

Shinedown, Staind and Godsmack will be at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand today as part of the Rockstar Uproar Festival. Music starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45, $55.

Also at the fair today

• Bridget Mendler at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Jerry Cali At the Dairy Building, 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
• J. Geils Band at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Fab Five Paul at the Hofmann Hot Dogs Tent, inside Gate 2, 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Mark Zane at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• The Mondays at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• 4 Point 0 at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Horn Dogs at West End Bar and Grill, 6 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Grange Building: Down Home Country Cloggers (12, 2, 5 p.m.); Kicking Rhythm Cloggers (3, 6 and 8 p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Ladies of Soul (11 a.m.), J Rap (12:30 p.m.), Man Made Cartel (1:30 p.m.), Ancient African Pharaohs (3 p.m.), Jeff Houston (5 p.m.); One Nation (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

Also today

• Ron Spencer Band at the Sylvan Beach Gazebo, Main Street, Sylvan Beach, 3 p.m. - Free.
• Dusty Pas’cal CD release party with Amanda Rogers at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn). Party starts at 6 p.m. - $25 party and show, $17 show only.
• Jason Aldean at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $20-$85.
• Julie Austin at Merrifield Cobblestone Hous (2345 Center Road, Scipio), 7 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 children.
• Musica Viva Internationale at Brook Farm (Route 41, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $22, $28.
• Rusty Doves at the Earlville Opera House (18 East Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Agrestic at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 7 p.m.
• F5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Fate at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m..
• Gunrunners at Ivans Bar and Grill (206 S. Main St., Cortland), 6 p.m.
• Horn Dogs at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Candy’s Roadhouse (885 County Route 29, Oswego) 9 p.m..
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Westview Lodge (13499 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m..
• Jimmy Wolfe at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 3:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Limestone Crick and Dream Catcher at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 12 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Inn on the Docks (308 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 4 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Rattleback at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Redfield/Creacia/Forsworn/A Thousand Times Over at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Time Line at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.

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Friday, August 24: Keith Urban at the fair and much more tonight

Keith Urban

Keith Urban brings his country charms to the Mohegan Sun Grandstand at the New York State Fair tonight. David Nail opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45, $55, $65.

Also at the fair today:

• Sawyer Brown at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Matt Nathanson at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• New Medicine at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Fab Five Paul at the Hofmann Hot Dogs Tent, inside Gate 2, 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Hailey Wiggins at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Merkley & Morgan at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Grange Building: Lakeside Blue Ribbon (12, 2, 6, 8 p.m.); Erie Canal Cloggers (6 and 8 p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Michael and Anjela (5 p.m.); Soft Spoken (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

In addition...

• Train with Andy Grammer and Matt Kearney at CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $25, $30, $35, $45, $55.
• Frenay and Lenin at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Four Nations Ensemble at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22 adults, $20 students and seniors.

At the clubs

• Alex Boatman and The Boatmen at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Backflash at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 5 p.m.
• Barndogs at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Panini’s at Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Aquino’s (910 Floyd Ave., Rome), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Auburn Ale House (288 W. Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• East of Earth at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• Fate at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m..
• Fulton Chain Gang at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Bombadil’s (575 Main Street, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Hendry Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• House on a Spring/Mother Funker at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay).
• JD and Rollin’ South at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m..
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m..
• John Lerner Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main Street, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Ron Kadey at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Papership,Galen McCown,High Dive Horse,Anglo Ambiance,Castle Bravo at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Foundation at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub (214 W. Water St.), 6 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Unbroken at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Dennis Veator at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.

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Thursday, August 23: The Wanted kick off New York State Fair

The Wanted perform at the NYS Fair tonight

It's the start of the great New York State Fair, and first up at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand is British/Irish boy band, The Wanted. Ths show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35, $45, $55.

Also at the fair today:

• Karmin at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Neon Trees at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Tyler Hilton at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• The Fab 570 at the Hofmann Hot Dogs Tent, inside Gate 2, 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Just Joe at Grand Central Grill, Center of Progress Building, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Hot Country Line Dancers at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Jason Bean at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Hover at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Lakeside Country Cloggers (12 and 2 p.m.); Erie Canal Cloggers (6 and 8 p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Colleen Katau and Some Guys (5 p.m.); Stevie Wolf and the Blues Express (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

Also tonight

• Fulton Chain Gang at the Casey Park Amphitheater (358 Genesee Street, Auburn), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Robert Reddog at the 9/11 Memorial Gazebo, Lakeview Park (State Route 49, Cleveland), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Antioquia at Funk n’ Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave. #8), 8:30 p.m. - $7.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Critics 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.
• Gary and Nick Frenay at Parisa Restaurant (317 Montgomery St.), 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road,Liverpool), 5 p.m.
• Joe Ferlo and Matthew Vacanti at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Joey Belladonna’s Chief Big Way at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• Latin Dance at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Bomb at Saranac Brewery (830 Varick St., Utica), 5 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.
• Dennis Veator at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 22: Mark Zane and Friends in Manlius

Mark Zane and Friends

Mark Zane and Friends perform tonight at the final Summer  Concert Series at Gazebo Park (Academy St., Manlius). The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Also today

• FamilyFest: The Pinched String featuring Andrew Appel and the Four Nations Ensemble at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 11 a.m. - Free.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Fulton Chain Gang at the Village Gazebo (1208 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Alan Taylor and Two Feet Short at final Liverpool is the Place concert at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Skaneateles Festival Organ Recital at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• Anna Vogel and her Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Prime Time Unplugged at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 5:30 p.m.
• Todd C. Storinge at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 21: Chicago and the Doobie Brothers in Saratoga tonight

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers perform tonight at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22, $47, $77,  and $126.

Also tonight

• LaFayette Community Band at the Columbian Presbyterian Church (Routes 11 and 20, LaFayette), 7:30 p.m. - Donations encouraged.
• Michael Crissan at Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio 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, August 20: Music in Liverpool tonight

Christopher Ames

The Christopher Ames Trio performs tonight as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool). Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford. Mon. 7 p.m. Big-hair arena rockers from the 1980s at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. $26, $55, $89. (518) 587-3330.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, August 19: Jim Fitzgerald benefit at the Westcott and more

Just Joe

Sophistafunk, Tim Herron Corporation, Formerly Unnamed, and Just Joe perform today as part of a Benefit for Jim Fitzgerald. The event starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Admission is  $5.

Also today

•  Toby Keith with Branley Gilbert and Thomas Rhett at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. $28.75, $49.50, $75, $89
• Joe Whiting Duo at the Dr. Lee Miller Arts and Music Festival at St. Stephan Lutheran Church (873 Dewitt St.), 4 p.m. - $5
• American Eagle Band at VFW (2000 Lemoyne Ave., Mattydale), 6 p.m.
• Backflash 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.
• Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Bryan Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Dropouts at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 2 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Rooters All-Stars at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
Blues Jam.
• Tuff Luck at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Dennis Veator at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, August 18: Benny Mardones and more tonight

Benny Mardones

Benny Mardones returns to CNY tonight for a special show at Kegs Canal Side (7 N. Hamilton St., Jordan). Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door.

Hottest Chick N Wing Festival

The Hottest Chick N Wing Festival continues today in Clinton Square. The event features a motorcycle show, vendor, the The Miss Wing Fest Pageant, the Hottest Wing Contest., People's Choice Wing, Quaker Steak and Lube's Wing Eating Competition, and of course, some great live music.

Today's lineup includes: Wild Honey (3 p.m.), The Reissues (4;30 p.m.), Gridley Paige (6:15 p.m.), Scars and Stripes (7:45 p.m.), and Under the Gun (9:30 p.m.). Admission is free.


Also today

• Chenango Blues Fest at the Chenango County Fairgrounds (168 W. Main St., Norwich), $25.
• Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $25- $99.50.
• RondeauFest featuring Jamie Sutliff, Barry Gregson and Michele Roussel, Dark Marbles, Blind Owl Band, Fat River Kings and more at the Long Lake Ball Field (1167 Main St., Long Lake), noon -  $15 adults, free under age 12.
• Chernsky Fest featuring Purple Piper, Join or Die, End Process, Homeward, Peter House and more at Market Street Park (Market Street, Auburn), noon - Free.
• Eric Church with Robert Earl Keen at CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7:30 p.m. - $25, $35, $45.
• Dharma Bums String Band,  Bird Seed Bandits at Unity Hall (101 Vanderkemp Ave., Barneveld), 8 p.m. - $10 at the door.
• Appalachian Spring in the Summer as part of the Skaneateles Festival at Brook Farm (Route 41A, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $22, $28. 
• Barry Manilow at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $52, $57, $70. 

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Billionaires at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Panini’s at Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 5 p.m.
• Camillians at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• NineBall, Methodist Bells, Blood and Station Wagons, Only on the Down Stroke at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Quickchange at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Reissues at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Contemporary Artist at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• El'bong Rides Again at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Extremists at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Genitor and More at Night Owls (3840 Route 11, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• I Am Fool at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Outpost 2706 (220 Oxford), 9 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Group at Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Road, Pulaski), 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Limestone Crick, Dream Catcher at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 12 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Alvord House (5 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• West End Rockers at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.

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Friday, August 17: Hottest Chick N Wing Festival kicks off today

The Hottest Chick N Wing Festival kicks off at 11:30 a.m.  in Clinton Square. The event features a motorcycle show, vendor, the The Miss Wing Fest Pageant, the Hottest Wing Contest., People's Choice Wing, Quaker Steak and Lube's Wing Eating Competition, and of course, some great live music.

Friday's lineup includes: Los Blancos (5 p.m.), Super Delinquents (6:45 p.m.), Dark Hollow (8 p.m.), and Kane (9:30 p.m.). Admission is free.

Music for the Mission at Kegs tonight

Two of CNY's best country bands, Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band and T.J. Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, join forces tonight at Kegs Canal Side (7 N. Hamilton St., Jordan) to benefit Music for the Mission. Music starts at 9 p.m. and admission is $5.

Also tonight

• Fletch Fest at Snow Ridge Ski Resort (4173 West Road, Turin), noon - $50.
• DoubleDays Jam featuring Karla Davis, Julia Poorman and Mere Mortals at Falcon Park (130 N. Division St.), 5:30 p.m. - $20.
• Chenango Blues Fest at the Chenango County Fairgrounds (168 W. Main St., Norwich), $25.
• Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $25- $99.50.
• Not Your Mother’s Chamber Music Concert II at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22 adults, $20 students and seniors.
• U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division Field Band at the David C. Webb Memorial Park at Taft Bay (State Route 49, Bernhards Bay), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Beaucoup Blue at to Nelson Odeon (4036 Nelson Road, Nelson), 7:30 p.m. - $18.
• Frankie Gavin and De Dannan at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7:30 p.m. - $22 adults, $18 students and seniors, $10 children under age 12.
• Animal Pants with Good Kids at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 10 p.m. - $5.

At the clubs

• Alibi at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9:30 p.m.
• Anna Vogel Trio at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Gril (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Bratz n Blondz, No Man Road at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Brian Hurry and Friends at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Down To Funk 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.), 5 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Fate at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Rusty Anchor Waterfront Bar and Grill (Hudson Shores Park, Watervliet), 8 p.m.
• Galen McCown at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Frostbit Blue at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 4 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Main St., Cortland), 8 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5:30 p.m.
• Maka Rouge at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dan Horst and Tom Barnes at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Sophistafunk at Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band, Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• The Action at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Guise at Panini’s Green Lakes Golf Course (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Town Pants at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, August 16: Chenango Blues Fest Starts today

One of the premiere summer blues festivals, the Chenango Blues Fest, kicks off today at the Chenango County Fairgrounds (168 W. Main St., Norwich). The event features a host of great bands, including Anders Osborne, Papa Grows Funk, Samuel James, J.J. Grey and Mofro, and the Sauce Boss. Admission is $25 at the gate. The festival runs through Saturday.

Click here for a complete schedule.

Also tonight

• Fulton Chain Gang at Saranac Brewery (830 Varick St., Utica), 5:30 p.m. - $5.
• Alex Torres y su Orchestra as part of Jazz in the City at Skiddy Park (300 Oswego St.), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Nonpoint at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $25.
• Rick Alviti's Elvis Presley tribute show at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $30.
• Robben Ford at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20-$30.
• Imani Winds at the First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneatele), 8 p.m. - $22 adults, $20 students and seniors.

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St. 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Flipside at Devaney’s Barbecue (9347 Stickel Road, Weedsport), 6 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Goth Night at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Jeffery Pepper Rodgers Trio with Josh Dekaney and Wendy Ramsay at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 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.
Jazz.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at O’Malley’s Cabin On The Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken).
• Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon at Empire Room at the State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 6 p.m.
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• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica), 8:30 p.m.
• Rebound 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.
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• The Guise at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 15: Custom Taylor Band and more tonight

Chris Taylor (photo Jim Commentucci/The Post-Standard)

The Custom Taylor Band performs tonight at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse) as part of the Concert in the Park series. Music starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Greg Hoover and Harlee Station at Gazebo Park (Academy Street, Manlius), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Journey with Pat Benatar, featuring Neil Giraldo and Loverboy at CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $30, $59.50, $89.50.
• Bear Cat Jass Band at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• 2 Hour Delay at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Kevin Barrigar at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 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.
• Mark Macri at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• Sweetlou at Fox Fire at Village Green (1 Village Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 14: Fulton Chain Gang in Liverpool tonight

Fulton Chain Gang performs tonight at  Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (4821 Wetzel Road, Liverpool). The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• Big Time Rush with Cody Simpson at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs), 7 p.m. - $20, $47.35, $57.85, $97.95.
• Tom Barnes 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.
• Michael Crissan at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 830 p.m.
• WoodStone at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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Monday, August 13: Smokin' in Liverpool tonight

Smokin’ will be rockin' it out tonight at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine St., Liverpool) as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• It is Rain in my Face, Roxhudson and Philip Grass at Spark Art Gallery (1005 E. Fayette St.), 7 p.m. - $5.
• Andrew Carroll at Redhouse Café (219 S. West St.), noon.
• Frenay and Lenin at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, August 12: Live music in CNY today

Celebrate summer with some great live music in CNY today. Here's what's going on:

• Amanda Hayden at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• 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.
• Fab Five Paul at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 4 p.m.
• Fabulous Locknutz at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South Acoustic Trio at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 4 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Cavallario’s Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 2 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Groggery (2357 Poorman Road, Fayette), 5 p.m.
• Suns of the Empire at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Tierney Sutton Band at Otesaga Resort Hotel (60 Lake St., Cooperstown), 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, August 11: Brad Paisley and more at Darien lakes

Brad Paisley (left) and Scotty McCreery perform tonight at Darien Lake

Great country lineup tonight at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center). Brad Paisley headlines the show which also includes The Band Perry and American Idol 10 winner Scotty McCreery.  The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $79.

Also today

• Fulton Jazz Festival (Lake Neatahwanta, Fulton) with Anna Vogel (5 p.m.), Nancy Kelly and Friends (6:30 p.m.), and Brass, Inc. (8:30 p.m.) - Free.
• Stryper, 3 Inch Fury and the Wannabees at the Scriba Town Inn (5338 Route 104 East, Oswego), 6 p.m. - $15.
• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at Hall-Newman (36 New St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $15.
• DeSantis Orchestra as part of the Candlelight Series in Armory Square (West Jefferson Street), 7 p.m. - Free.
• 3 Doors Down at Turning Stone Event Center (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20, $25, $30.
• Bach and Beyond as part of the Skaneateles Festival at Brook Farm (Route 41A, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $28.
• Dukes of September featuring Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald at CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $35, $55, $75. 

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Swedish Hill Winery (4565 Route 414, Romulus), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Big MaMa Bare at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Auburn Ale House (288 W. Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Cotton Blue at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Doug and Dave at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Spencer’s Ali Club House Tavern (128 E. Second St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• From This Day Forth, Roots of Unrest, Vagary at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 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 Outpost (2706 Route 220, Oxford), 1 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Richie’s Bar and Grill (20 Classic St., Sherburne), 9 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Group at Sandy Pond Steak House (45 Wigwam Drive, Sandy Creek), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Association Island Resort (15530 Snowshoe Road, Henderson Harbor), 8:30 p.m.
• Loose Rendition at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• New Day at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Phil Petroff Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 5 p.m.
• Rewind at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Sharp Dressed Penguins at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Sweetlou at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at Three Brothers Winery (623 Lerch Road, Geneva), noon.
• WoodStone at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, August 10: Fulton Jazz Fest tonight

The annual Fulton Jazz Fest kicks of today at 5 p.m. at Lake Neahtahwanta (behind the Fulton War Memorial). Tonight's music lineup includes Grupo Pagan and Stroke. Admission is free/

Also today

• Entwyned Twilight Dance at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. - $6. 
• Bach and Beyond, Part II at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles) as part of the Skaneateles Festival, 8 p.m. - Tickets range from $20 to $26. 

At the clubs

• Amanda Ashley at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Big MaMa Bare at Hill ‘N Dale Golf Club (6402 Route 80, Tully), 8 p.m.
• Chief Big Way with Joey Belladonna at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
Country.
• Michael Crissan at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Emerald City at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 7 p.m.
• Extremists at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Hendry Band at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Imperial Lords of Eastwood at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
Country.
• Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Spencer’s Ali Club House Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8:30 p.m.
• Nasty Habit, Dead End, Sweet Cheetah, Reverse Grip at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes at Overlook Lakeside Restaurant and Tavern (2437 Route 174, Otisco), 8:30 p.m.
• Mike Place at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Rewired at Beginnings II, 6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• School For Ants at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• South Bay at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
Country/Oldies.
• Square Pegs at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Triple Shot at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, August 9: Big Time Rush at Darien Lakes and more

Big Time Rush

The latest teen idols, Big Time Rush, perform tonight at Darien Lake PAC (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center). Cody Simpson opens the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40.50 and $79.50.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• L’il Anne and Hot Cayenne at the Hamilton Village Green, Hamilton, 7 p.m. - Free.
• Bach and Beyond, Part I at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles) as part of the Skaneateles Festival, 8 p.m. - $22 adult, $20 students and seniors.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• 3 Inch Fury at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 6:30 p.m.
• Billionaires at Empire Room at the State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Boots n’ Shorts at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Briana Jessie Show at Devaney’s Barbecue (9347 Stickel Road, Weedsport).
• Ryan Burdick at Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches (103 Marshall St.), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn) 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.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m.
Solo.
• Floor of Eyes, Tempter, One Step From Falling at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Gary and Nick Frenay at Parisa Restaurant (317 Montgomery St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri and Train Wreck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Native Man at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Camillians at Pelican Pete’s (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 7:30.
• 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 Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Guise at Riverside Inn (930 S. First St., Fulton), 6:30 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 8: Jane's Addiction at the Landmark

Jane's Addiction

Jane’s Addiction, featuring Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro, hit the stage tonight at the beautiful Landmark Theater (362 S. Salina St.). Mutemath opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50, $44.50, and $49.50. Call 475-7980 for more information.

Also today

• Salt City Brass at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m - Free.
• Smokin’ at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. -  Free.
• Limestone Crick at Gazebo Park (Academy Street, Manlius), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Wazu at the Spark Art Space (1005 E. Fayette St.), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Tas Cru at The Subbing Post, 8221 Rome-Westernville Road (Route 46 North, Rome), 7 p.m.- $3.
• JPR3 featuring Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Josh Dekaney and Wendy Ramsay  at Oak and Vine (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 7 p.m. - Free. 

At the clubs

• Aberdeen, Grimm and DeSalvo at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Anna Vogel Jazz Trio at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes 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.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Jim Wade at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 7: Grandmothers of Invention at the Westcott

Frank Zappa's band, The Grandmothers of Invention, performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Also today

• Trespass America Tour with Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Pop Evil and more at Oswego Speedway (300 Albany St., Oswego), 3:25 p.m. - $35.
• Timeline at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (4821 Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• The Fab Five Unplugged at the Weedsport Gazebo (North Seneca Street, Weedsport), 7 p.m. - Free.

At the clubs

• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Ben Fiore at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 8:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

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Monday, August 6: Custom Taylor Band in Liverpool tonight

The Custom Taylor Band performs tonight as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. The free show starts at 7 p.m. at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine St., Liverpool). Refreshments are available.

Also today

• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Waldorf Park German-American Club, Scranton, PA, 2 p.m.

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Sunday, August 5: Bluegrass Ramble Picnic in Preble today

Bill Knowlton's 40th annual Bluegrass Ramble Picnic kicks off at 10 a.m. at Dwyer Memorial Park (Route 281, Little York). The free event features music by Dyer Switch, The Easy Ramblers, Slew Foot, Lake Effect, The Lost Boys and more. The picnic runs through 6 p.m.

Also today

• Cayuga Lake Big Splash at Stewart Park (Stewart Park Road, Ithaca). 11 a.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Fiddlin’ Future Youth Concert at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission
• Salt City Sunday featuring Chris Ames Band, Lisa Gentile, Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb, E.S.P. and the DeSantis Orchestra at Johnson Park, Liverpool. 2 p.m. - Free admission
• Dunes and the Del-Tunes at St. Francis of Assisi’s Italian Festival at St. Francis of Assisi Church (299 Clark St., Auburn), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Canastota Community Band at the Peterboro Hometown Day at Peterboro Area Museum (4608 Peterboro Road, Peterboro), 7 p.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• Blues Jam at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Paul Davie at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Horszowski Trio at Otesaga Resort Hotel (60 Lake St., Cooperstown), 7:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Phil Petroff and Natural Fact at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Quick Change at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.

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Saturday, August 4: Bela Fleck at Paper Mill Island

Bela Fleck

Bela Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio perform tonight at scenic Paper Mill Island Amphitheater in Baldwinsville. The show starts at  7 p.m. Tickets are $35 at the gate.

Also tonight

• The Band Perry at CMKJ Farm, Deansboro, 4 p.m. - $35.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Inn on the Docks (308 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Candid at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Code Red at Hobeau’s (10 S. West St., Homer), 6:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ukrainian National Home (1317 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cook Book at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Dead Creek at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• East of Earth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 1 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Rich Hart at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Hendry Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30 p.m.
• Mysteios/Goon Saloon/Amerikan Primitive/Stone Dead Forever at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Paul Case Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Blues Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Solaris/Seven DJs at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• South Bay at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Cortland Country Music Park (1824 Route 13, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Suns of the Empire at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• WoodStone at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 1p.m.

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Friday, August 3: Sterling Stage String Fling all weekend

The annual Sterling Stage String Fling is up and running at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Rd., Sterling). The event features music from Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Caravan of Thieves, Irshad Khan, Jatoba and more, and runs through Sunday. Tickets are $60.

Also today

• The Horse Flies on the Cornell Arts Quad, Cornell University, Ithaca, 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• 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.
• Better Than Bowling at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 8:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Gio’s Tavern (207 Walton St.), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Hanover Square (Water Street, Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Fate at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Francesca’s Cucina (541 N. Salina St.), 8:30 p.m.
• Last Train Out at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Inn on the Docks (308 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 5 p.m.
• Pop Rox at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Power Tripp at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Sirsy/Soul Sharks at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Telegraph Hill at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band with Ed Balduzzi at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Under The Gun at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 4 p.m.
• Dennis Veator at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Jane Zell at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Thursday, August 2: Yeasayer at the Westcott

Yeasayer at the Westcott tonight

Yeasayer pops into town tonight for a show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Daedelus opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Also tonight

•  The BlackLites - Jazz in the City at Dunk & Bright, 2648 S. Salina St., 7 p.m. - Free
• Snoop Dogg (or is it Snoop Lion now) takes the stage tonight at the CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua). YelaWolf opens the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25, $30, $40. Call (585) 758-5300, (800) 745-3000.
• John Piazza Jr.’s Little Big Band at the Rome Art and Community Center (308 W. Bloomfield St., Rome), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Taiward Wider, Joseph Mettler, The McDowell Brothers and The Birdseed Bandits at the Hamilton Village Green, Hamilton, 7 p.m. -  Free.
• Sterling Stage String Fling begins at tonight at 8 p.m. at the Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Rd., Sterling) and runs through Sunday. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Caravan of Thieves, Irshad Khan, Jatoba and others will be featured. Tickets are $60.

At the clubs

• Alex Boatman and the Boatmen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Tom Barnes at Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 6:30 p.m.
• Blue Sky Mission Club at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at FoxFire at Village Green (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Timber Banks Golf and Marina Community (3536 Timber Banks Parkway), 5 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica), 7 p.m.
• Fab 570 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.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Devaney’s Barbecue (9347 Stickel Road, Weedsport), 6:30 p.m.
• Fused at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Nick’s Club 48 (Route 48, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Camillians at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 7:30.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 1: New Riders of the Purple Sage at the Westcott tonight

New Riders of the Purple Sage take the stage tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.).  Project Weather Machine opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Also today

• The Adventures at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. -  Free. 
• Timeline at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free. 
• Silverwood Clarinet Choir at the Betts Public Library (4862 S. Salina St.), 6:30 p.m. - Free. 
• Kristin and David at Gazebo Park (Academy Street), 6:30 p.m. - Free

At the clubs

• Barndogs at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Cousin Jake at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 5:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 6 p.m.
• Off The Reservation at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Market Street Park (Route 5, Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Ronnie Leigh and the Mixx at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.

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