Sunday, Sept. 30: Fall Fest today

The Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) will be rocking today as area musicians gather for the annual Fall Fest. Bands include Tommy Connors, The Easy Ramblers, Honky Tonk Hindooz, Loren Barrigar with Mark Mazengarb and more. The party starts at noon and admission is free.

Also today

• LaFayette Apple Festival with Miss E and Dovetail Joint (11 a.m.). Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 
• Roger Thesier House Party at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), noon - Free.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck dinner at 5 p.m.) -  $5.
• Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble at the Morgan Opera House (370 Main St., Aurora), 4 p.m. - $15 adults and seniors, Free students and children. 

At the clubs

• Better Than Bowling Band with Sharon Allen at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 2 p.m.
• Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 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.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Mike and Charlie at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Off the Reservation at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 29: Ski Caz Jam and more today

Ski Caz Jam takes place today at Cazenovia Ski Club (5251 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia). The event features some of the best area musicians, including The Felice Brothers, Dark Hollow, Andrew Greacen, Project Weather Machine and more. The jam starts at 3 p.m. and general admission is $20 (VIP tickets $50). Partial proceeds go to the Two Smiles One Hope Foundation.


Also today

• Pascal Family Harvest Moon Music Reunion at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 4 p.m. 
• LaFayette Apple Festival with Isreal Hagan and Stroke (1 p.m.). Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
• Yo La Tengo at the Willard Straight Theatre, Cornell University (410 Thurston Ave., Ithaca), 7 and 9:30 p.m. - $38 for both performances; $24 for one performance.
• Arrested Development, F. Stokes and Sophistafunk at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. -  $20.
• Chris Thile and The Punch Brothers at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $26.50, $32.50.
• Todd Hobin and Double Axel at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• 3 Inch Fury at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• 12 Stones at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Barndogs at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Barnes Project at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9:30 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• El’ Kabong at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 4 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Flipside at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Kokomos (417 S. Clinton St.), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Tommy’s (145 Railroad St., Newark), 9 p.m.
• Pour Whyte Trash at VFW (70 Culvert St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Sugardaddys at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Sweetlou at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Nothin Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 28: Switchfoot at the Westcott

Switchfoot performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27.

Also tonight

• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at Crossroads Community Church (1751 Fyler Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Bloodandstationwagons, Catastrophe Me, Obsessed with Tragedy and the Mouth Blasters at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $7.
• Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio at Bailey Hall, Cornell University (410 Thurston Ave., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $25, $32, $35 adults, $17 students.
• John Brown’s Body at The Haunt (702 Willow Ave., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Gladys Knight at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica), 8 p.m. - $55, $75, $85, $125.
• One Sweet World at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20. 

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Aqueous/Our Friends’ Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Big MaMa Bare at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski and Others at Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Damdog at Cato Hotel (213 Main St., Cato), 8:30 p.m.
• Descendants at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton Plus One at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Dropouts at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Bobby Duque at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Tom Eagan at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 7 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 Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Ben Fiore at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gathering Lounge (7871 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Bob Holz Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Brian Hurry at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road., Marietta), 10 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at FoxFire at Village Green (1 Village Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Just a Memory/More at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Just Joe at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• MEB at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at B’Ville Sports Bowl (45 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at OC’s Sports Bar (317 N. Salina St.), 8 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m. Alt.
• Side Project at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• The Action at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 27: John Brown's Body at the Westcott

John Brown's Body

John Brown’s Body performs at 8 p.m. at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Tickets are $18 at the door.

Also tonight

• It's the last Bike night at Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walters Road) with music from Kat Tale. The party runs from 5:30 p.m. to close and admission is free. .
• Songwriters Live with hosts Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane at The Bistro (G-120) in the Gordon Student Center at Onondaga Community College (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Syracuse Opera Season Launch Party at the Jewish Community Center (5655 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - Free.

At the  clubs

• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Joe Ferlo and Matt Vacanti at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri and Trainwreck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Nothin’ But Einsteins at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:15 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.
• Peach Preserves, Nothing But Einsteins, Viva De Concini, Lee Terrace at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do early this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Wednesday.

Monday, Sept. 24

• Coheed and Cambria (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

• The Word Alive with Like Moths to Flames, Upon a Burning Body, Redfield, Sleep Circadi (Lost Horizon), 6:30 p.m. - $13.  
• Live at the Redhouse at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Open Mike at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

• Papadasio with Doparod (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m. - $10.  
• Carolina Chocolate Drops (State Theater of Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $24.50, $29.50.
• Bua.at the Unitarian Church (306 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 7 p.m. - $10 to $20 (sliding scale)
• Alex Boatman at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Cory Cali Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9:30 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.
• Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 23: Westcott Cultural Fair today

The last festival of summer 2012 - the Westcott Cultural Fair - takes place today on Westcott Street (between Concord Street and Dell Street, as well as some of the side streets off Westcott).

The event celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neighborhood through its culture, visual and performing arts, food, service organizations, and activities geared to families and university students in the neighborhood. Six stages will feature music from some of the area's best bands. Click here for the schedule.

The festival starts at noon. 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.
• Joe Davoli at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m - Free.
• Un-Caged: Art as Nature at the Everson Museum of Art (401 Harrison St.), 2:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, free 18 and under.
• Avicii at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8:30 p.m. - $50. 

At the clubs

• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 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.
• Midnite Legion Bluegrass Band at Bob’s BBQ (Route 11, Homer), 1 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Open mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco, Chad Mac, Dave Brown and Blaine Holcomb at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 5 p.m.
• Tiger at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 22: Tipp Hill Music Festival today

The Sixth annual Tipperary Hill Music Festival takes place today at the Pass Arboretum (across from the Avery-Salisbury-Whittier entrance to Burnet Park).   The event, which runs from noon to 7 p.m. celebrates the neighborhood with music, food, crafts, games and more.

The lineup includes The Mere Mortals, Brownskin, Tipp Hillbillies, Perry-Mulhauser Band, The Z-Bones, Jack Murray and Friends, the Tim Herron Corporation, The DeSantis Orchestra, Two Hour Delay, Maka Rouge, Master Thieves, The Flyin’ Column, The Boatmen, Boots ‘N Shorts, White Picket Fence, Joanne Perry and the Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio, Kim Monroe & Chris Eves, Causeway Giants and Easy Ramblers. Click here for a schedule


Admission is free. 

Jazz-N-Caz
Gap Mangione and the New Big Band headlines tonight at Jazz-N-Caz at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia). The Cazenovia High School Vocal Ensemble will also perform as part of the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a $10 donation would be appreciated.

After the show, check out Jazz After Hours featuring Tom Witkowski, Jason Jeffers, John Dancks and Ria Curley at the Lincklaen House (79 Albany St., Cazenovia). Music starts at 10:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Country Classics Showcase Night II. with Lorrie Sheaks Royal at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 6 p.m. - $6. 
• Keller Williams and Donna the Buffalo at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $26. 
•  Isreal Hagan at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (204 Genesee St., Chittenango), 7 p.m. - $10. 
• Darius Rucker at Brewery Ommegang (656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown), 7 p.m. - $50, $15 for camping. 
•  John Dean and Friends at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10. 
•  The Andrew and Noah Band at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Building (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $16 at the door, $7 children under age 12, free under age 5. 
• Bill Bourne at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18. 
• David Bromberg Quartet at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $30 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students.
• Bruce Hornsbye at the Anderson Center, Binghamton University,  Binghamton, 8 p.m. - $39. 
• Silver Nightingale with Jane Zell at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $9.
• Tannahill Weavers at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18  adults, $13 students. 

At the clubs

• 50/50 at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Concert at Liverpool Fire Station No. 2 (1029 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 5 p.m.
• Bonecasters Blues Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7:30 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9:30 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 1 p.m.
• Dove Creek at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Sweetlou at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• ThunderChild at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Fate at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (204 Genesee St., Chittenango), 7:30 p.m.
• JP Shaggy at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa- Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and Wendy Ramsay at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Joanna Jewett and Andy Rudy at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Project 6, Carbon Black at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 21: Jazz-N-Caz tonight

Nicki Parrott, Bucky Pizzarelli and Chuck Redd perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight as part of Jazz-N-Caz  at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia). At 9 p.m., Vince Falcone. the former pianist for Frank Sinatra performs with Bobby Militello, Danny D’Imperio and Linc Milliman .

Admission is free, but a $10 donation would be appreciated. 

After the concert, check out the Jazz-N-Caz Band featuring Tom Witkowski, John Dancks, Jason Jeffers and Ria Curley at the Lincklaen House (79 Albany St., Cazenovia). Music will start at approximately 10:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• The Texas Tenors at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 3 p.m. - $23.
• Cookie Coogan at the Sitrus lounge, Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Shenandoah Trio at the Beattie Sanctuary and Arboretum (8867 Cazenovia Road, Cazenovia), 7 p.m. - $15. 
• Mark Zane and Friends at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m. - Free. 
• Jamie Anderson at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.) as part of the Folkus Project, 8 p.m. - $15.
• Brantley Gilbert with Thomas Rhett at the Budweiser Summer Stage at Tag’s (2679 State Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m. - $30.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• eXpoZure at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Gallows Road at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Steakhouse 69 (409 Oriskany Blvd, Whitesboro), 9 p.m.
• Jam Factor at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9:30 p.m.
• John Lerner Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main Street, Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• John Rohde and The Two Andys at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Juiceboxx at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Just Joe at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• Galen McCown at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dan Horst and Tom Barnes at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Pour Whyte Trash at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Puente Flamenco at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• Starlight at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Triple Shot at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Unsung Heroes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Wayback Machine with Arty Lenin at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 20: The Heavy Pets at the Westcott

The Heavy Pets

The Heavy Pets perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• The Mutron Warriors at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations encouraged.
• Gent Treadly at the Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7:30 p.m. - $10 donation appreciated.
• Carolina Kim and Trio Bohio at Community Folk Art Center (805 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 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.),
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Joe Ferlo and Matt Vacanti at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8:30 p.m.
• Mark Nanni and the Intention at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 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.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• WoodStone at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, Sept. 19: Blues Fest Benefit at the Dinosaur tonight

Juno award winning trio MonkeyJunk will be performing tonight at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) as part of a benefit for the NYS Blues Festival. The Fabulous Ripcords open the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. The event will feature a silent auction, and of course, some great Dino food.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Wednesday.

• 9/16: Bon Iver at Brewery Ommegang (656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown), 8 p.m. - $45, $15  camping.
• 9/17: Rusted Root at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - $28 at the gate. 
• 9/17: Leon Russell at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25.
• 9/17: Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• 9/17: Open Mike withSweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• 9/17: TJ Sacco at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.
• 9/18: Anna Vogel Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• 9/18:Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• 9/18:Michael Crissan at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m.
• 9/18:Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• 9/18:Open Mike withColin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• 9/18:Radio Fever at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 16: Boys Like Girls, All American Rejects in Utica tonight

Boys Like Girls

Boys Like Girls perform tonight at the Utica Memorial Auditorium (400 Oriskany St.). The All-American Rejects open the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35. Also today

• Festa Italiana at Syracuse City Hall, 2 p.m. - Free.
• Knaub Family benefit featuring Under the Gun, Emerald City, Kat Tale, Scars N Stripes, 3inch Fury at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 1 p.m.
• Florence and the Machine with the Maccabees at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. - $39.50, $49.50. 
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck supper at 5 p.m. - $5.
• George Harriger at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Barnes at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 6 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 2 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike withJohnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Paradigm Shift Jazz Trio at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 12 p.m.
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday Sept. 15: Water is Life Festival and more today

Looks like a summer weekend in CNY with various festivals runny all day long. Here's the best of the best:

• Water is Life Music Festival with Fabulous Ripcords, Joe Driscoll, Colleen Kattau and Some Guys, Cornbred and The Gunrunners to support the anti-fracking efforts. Event takes place at the Onondaga Nation Athletic Field (Route 11A, Onondaga Nation) and starts at 11 a.m. Admission is free.
• Festa Italiano at Syracuse City Hall featuring Jonathan Howell, Canzoni d-Italia, Dance Centre North, Jimmy Cavallo, Alfio, The Billionaires, noon - Free.
• Harvest Hoedown with the Barn Floor Groovers and Miller’s Wheel at Montezuma Winery and Hidden Marsh Distillery (2981 Auburn Road, Seneca Falls), noon - Free.
• End of Summer BBQ and Blues Bash featuring the Funky Blu Roots, Dr. Killdean, and the Interns at Kosta's Bar and Grill (105 Grant Ave, Auburn), 1 p.m. - Free
• Mark Zane and Friends at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $8.
•  Fritz's Polka Band (Federweisser Festival at Anthony Road Wine Company, Penn Yan), 1 p.m.   
• Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band  (State Theater of Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $24.50, $29.50.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Amethyst at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Decree, Kilter at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant, 238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Cidermoon Café (172 W. First St., Oswego), 1 p.m.
• F5 at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9:30 p.m.
• FabCats at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 1:30 p.m.
• Fate at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Hendry Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Trio at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Mister Playlist at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Neverly Brothers at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• No Excuses at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Blues Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Puente Flamenco at Zabroso Restaurant (3960 Sconondoa Road, Oneida), 6 p.m.
• Rachael Lynn at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Brackel Bar and Grill (107 Kinny Road, McDonough), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Barge Canal (37 Lebanon St., Hamilton), 8 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Starlight Band at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• ThunderChild at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Viral at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 14: Festa Italiana kicks off today

Last weekend it was the Irish who took over downtown Syracuse, this week, the Italians step up at the annual Festa Italiano gets underway at Syracuse City Hall plaza (Washington St.). Don't miss the awesome food, wares, and of course, live music.

Here's today's lineup: Jimmy Cavallo (4:15 p.m.), Letizia and the Z Band (6:30 p.m.), Alfio (7:50 p.m.), and Atlas (9 p.m.). Admission is free.

Also today

• Gent Treadly with Garth Hudson at the Palace Theater (13 Oak Drive, Hamilton), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• NYS Baroque at St. David’s Episcopal Church (14 Jamar Dr., DeWitt), 7:30 pm. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free grades 3-12.
• Tommy Emmanuel with Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the Palace Theater (2384 James St.), 8 p.m. - $35.
• The Devil Makes Three with Brown Bird at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $12.50.

At the clubs

• Alter Ego at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Amanda Ashley at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dave Ball at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P. with Jim O’Mahony at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 6:30 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• F5 at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Fitzy at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount).
• Frenay and Lenin at bc Restaurant (249 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Links at OC’s Sports Bar (317 N Salina St.), 8 p.m.
• Funky Blue Roots at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
LA the Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Sitrus at the University Sheraton (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Rumor Has It, FuzzBox at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 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.
• Steve Odum, Karl Sterling and Matt Vacanti at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 13: Marion Meadows at Le Moyne College tonight

Marion Meadows

Jazz saxophonist, Marion Meadows, performs tonight at Le Moyne College’s Coyne Center for the Performing Arts (1419 Salt Springs Road). Meadows will be joined by pianist Rick Montalbano, drummer Jimmy Johns and bassist Matthew Vacanti. The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $25.

Also tonight

• Acoustic Strawbs with John Wesley Harding at the Catherine Cummings Theater (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m. - $22.
• Collin Raye at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $25.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations appreciated.
• Shut Up and Play the Hits (Westcott Theater), 9 p.m. - $5.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors 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.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• Kreator, Swallow the Sun, Order of the Dead, Elevator Death Squad, Manntrick, Buried in Concrete. at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Matt Vacanti and Joe Ferlo at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Kristin Turo at OC’s Sports Bar (317 N Salina St.), 5 p.m.

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Wednesday, Sept. 12: Bill Medley at Turning Stone

Bill Medley

The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Rd., Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, $25, $30.  

Also tonight

• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Oak and Vine at The Springside (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Piano at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Ronnie Leigh and the MIXX at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Wednesday.

• 9/12: Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers (Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom), 8 p.m. -  $20, $25, $30.
• 9/13: Shut Up and Play the Hits (Westcott Theater), 9 p.m. - $5.
• 9/13: Collin Raye  (Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom), 8 p.m. -  $15, $20, $25.
• 9/14: The Devil Makes Three with Brown Bird (Westcott Theater), 9 p.m. - $12.50.
• 9/15: Fritz's Polka Band (Federweisser Festival at Anthony Road Wine Company, Penn Yan), 1 p.m.   
• 9/15: Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band  (State Theater of Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $24.50, $29.50.
• 9/16: Florence and the Machine with the Maccabees (Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs), 7:30 p.m. - $39.5, $49.50.

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Sunday, Sept. 9: Jewish Music and Cultural Festival today

The 13th annual Jewish Music and Culture Festival takes place today at the Jewish Community Center (5565 Thompson Rd.). Entertainment will be provided by the Afro-Semetic Experience,  Keyna Hora Klezmer Band and Jonathan Dinkin. The event starts at noon and admission is free.

Also today

• Seafood Music Fest featuring Tommy Connors, Mere Mortals, Grupo Pagan and the Joe Whiting Band at the Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), Noon - Free
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m.  - dinner at 5 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Fiddlin’s Fun at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Thoughts in Reverse, Texas in July and Glass Cloud at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5:30 p.m. - $10.
• Mary Chapin Carpenter at the State Theater (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 7:30 p.m. - $29.50, $36.50, $42.50. 

At the clubs

• Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), noon.
• 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 and Dream Catcher at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 12 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Open mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, September 8: Irish Fest and more today

Enter the Haggis headlines tonight at the Syracuse Irish Festival

The Syracuse Irish Festival is just one of many great events taking place today in and around the 'Cuse. Here's a rundown of some of what's going on:

• Syracuse Irish Festival (Clinton Square, Syracuse) - click here for schedule
• Jamfest at the Lafayette Apple Festival Grounds, $15.
• Colorscape Arts Festival featuring L.J Gates, Roosevelt Dime, Professor Louis & the Crowmatix, Driftwood and more at East Side Park (1 West Main St., Norwich), 10 a.m. - Free.
• Smokin’ at Goodtime Banquet Hall, Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $10 advance, $15 door (includes buffet and coffee).
• AER, Yonas, David Dallas and Guy Harrison at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Christine Ohlman with Rebel Montez at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. -$23 at the door.

At the clubs

• 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.
• Alex Boatman and The Boatmen at Lake- House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Bob Perry, Terry Mulhauser and Friends at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 2 p.m.
• Jesse Cleveland at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Decree at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• East of Earth at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Emerald City at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 8 p.m.
• F5 at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9:30 p.m.
• Josey Wales Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road., Marietta), 9 p.m.
• John Lerner at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Nothin’ But Einsteins at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9:30 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Goodtime Banquet Hall (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Bomb at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Two Hour Delay at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Wicked Liquid at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 7: Syracuse Irish Fest kicks off today

The Elders headline tonight

Summer's not over yet and this weekend, Clinton Square hosts the Syracuse Irish Festival, which kicks off today at 5 p.m. Today's entertainment lineup includes The Flyin' Column (5 p.m.), Harrington School (5:50 p.m.), Ennis (6:10 p.m.), Drumcliffe School (7:30 p.m.), The Rovers (7:40 p.m.), MDL Academy (9:15 p.m.), and The Elders (9:45 p.m.).

The festival also includes Irish dance, food, gifts, and more. Admission is free.

Also today

• Jamfest also kicks off today at the Lafayette Apple Festival Grounds. The event, which runs through Sunday, features entertainment by Diamond Someday, Easy Ramblers, the Hillbilly Gypsies and more. Admission is $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday or all weekend.
• Nancy Kelly at Sitrus on the Hill (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m. - Free admission.
• The Nields at Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 7 p..m. - Free.
• The Scarlet Ending CD release party at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Erin McKeown at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.

At the clubs

• Anna Vogel and Trio at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5 p.m.
• Digger Jones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Disappointing the Family at FoxFire at Village Green (1 Village Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Spencers Ali Club House Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Elk’s Lodge (57 Pierce Drive, Fulton), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• I Am Fool at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Steak and Sundae Restaurant, 1830 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• LisaLee Band at Vernon Downs, 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Badlands Saloon, 29 Oswego St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Limp Lizard BBQ, (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Nasty Habit, Midnight Bob, Dragonfly at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Blues Band at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Chuck Schiele at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Michael Weiss at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 6: Project Weather Machine at the Westcott

Project Weather Machine

Project Weather Machine headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) Lee Terrace and House on a Spring open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Timber Banks Golf and Marina (3536 Timber Banks Parkway, Baldwinsville), 6 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.
• Johnny Rage Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• 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.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Uncle Lil John at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.

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Artists announced for One World Day concert at the Dome

Dave Matthews and 'Idol's' Phillip Phillips will perform

The One World Concert featuring an appearance by the Dalai Lama is going to be pretty epic, at least by Syracuse standards. An expanded lineup has been announced, and it includes a rather diverse assortment of artists.

Here's the list as of this afternoon:

• Don Was and his All-Star Band
• Dave Matthews
• Counting Crows
• Philip Phillips
• Nas
• A.R. Rahman
• Andy Grammer
• Matisyahu
• Natasha Bedingfield
• Swizz Beatz
• Cyndi Lauper
• Bebe Winans
• Angélique Kidjo
• Voices of Afghanistan
• Souad Massi
• Engelbert Humperdink
• Roberta Flack
• David Sanborn
• Joanne Shenandoah
• David Crosby
• Nelly Furtado

Tickets will be sold to SU students first starting Friday, Sept. 7. They will be sold to the general public Monday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. No price has been announced for the general public tickets. The event will take place at the Carrier Dome and hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and Ann Curry.

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Wednesday, Sept. 5: Ron Pope at the Westcott tonight

Ron Pope

Ron Pope performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Meghan Tonjes and the Mike McKay Band open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $15.  

Also tonight

• Kola Owolabi at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - Free
• About Time at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m..
• Jim O’Mahoney and Karl Sterling at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m..
• Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, Sept. 4: American Idols Live in the 'Cuse tonight

The gang from 'American Idol 11' will be in town tonight for a 7 p.m. show at the Onondaga Country War Memorial (515 Montgomery Street), Tickets range from $27.50 to $63.  

Also tonight

• Kola Owolabi at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - Free. .
• Chris Terra at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.

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Monday, September 3: Charlie Daniels wraps the NYS Fair

Charlie Daniels

Country rocker Charlie Daniels closes out the New York State Fair with a free concert at Chevy Court. The show starts at 8 p.m.  

Also today at the fair

• Cindy Coburn with Joanne Shenandoah at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Charlie Daniels Band at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• One Black Voice at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Panigma Steel Drum Band at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Omorose Raks at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Erie Canal Cloggers (12, 2, 6 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: Ladies of Soul (11 a.m.), Gunrunners (12 p.m.), Colleen Katau and Some Guys (2 p.m.), Brownskin (5 p.m.), Marsha Hagan and Fluid Drive (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m)

Also today

• The Fresh Beat Band (Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs), 7:30 p.m. - $39.50
• Fritz's Polka Band (Arrowhead Park, Inlet, NY), 6 p.m. 
• The Fresh Beat Band  (Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs), 2:30 p.m. - $39.50 
• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.

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Sunday, September 2: Jermaine Paul, The Band Perry at Chevy Court today

The Band Perry

Jermaine Paul, winner of the second season of 'The Voice' and The Band Perry perform today at Chevy Court at the NYS Fair. Paul's show starts at 2 p.m. and The Band Perry will take the stage at 8 p.m. The shows are free with paid fair admission.

At the fair

• Jermaine Paul at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• The Band Perry at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• We are the In Crowd at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Czech Slovak Moravian at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Dirty Blind at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Tombstone Hands at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Nothing Barbershop Quartet (12, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: John Betsey (1 p.m.), Starlight Band Dance Party (3 p.m.),  African Dance Troupe (5 p.m.), Marsha Hagan and Fluid Drive (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m)

At the clubs

• Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• The Guise at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• John Betsey and Cold Fusion Arts Project at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Mysterios, Vicious Rumours, Bitter Resolve, Squelch at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, September 1: Eddie Money, Theory of a Deadman at the Fair today

Theory of a Deadman

Two great shows at Chevy Court today. Eddie Money performs at 2 p.m. Gary Dunes and Code Red opens for Money.  Theory of a Deadman takes the stage at 8 p.m.


Also tonight

• Big Slyde at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Bob Dylan at Tag’s (3037 State Route 352, Big Flats). 8 p.m. - $40, $65, $75.
• Randy Travis at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $50, $55, $65.

At the fair

• Eddie Money at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Theory of a Deadman at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• The Downtown Fiction at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Last Note at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Violet Mary at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Brownskin Band 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: John Betsy (12:30 p.m.), C Jack Run Productions (3 p.m.),  Soul Mine (5 p.m.), Jeff Houston (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

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.
• 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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