Friday, November 30: The Heavy Pets at the Westcott and more

The Heavy Pets

The Heavy Pets return to CNY with an 8 p.m. show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Sophistafunk opens. Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• Soda Ash Six at Sitrus on the Hill, Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 8 p.m. - Free.
• Syracuse Opera Benefit Concert at Manlius Pebble Hill School’s Coville Theater (5300 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $10 suggested donation, $25 suggested family donation.
• The Andrew and Noah Band at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Brass Transit at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. $15.
• Le Vent du Nord at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $30 one night; $50 both nights.
• Put Down the Turkey and Drop the Bass plus Mike Tronik, Isis, Waldo, Ridiculous Nights, Peeps and Tes-1 at Trexx Nightclub (319 N. Clinton St.), 9 p.m. - $7 21 and older, $10 ages 18-20.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Code Red at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Donna Colton with Sam Troublemaker at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Down to Funk at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Extremists at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Flatface and the Shemp-dells at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Folkstrings at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Hotplate at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• MEB at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Midnight Mike at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), Friday 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, November 29: Marco Benevento at the Westcott

Marco Benevento

Marco Benevento performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Music starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• Comedian Ron White, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - $45, 50, 60
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Cortini Brothers at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 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.).
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7 p.m.
• Intention with Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 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.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8:30 p.m.
• Mike Place at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Poor Tim at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Stephanie at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 7 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 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 Thursday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.



Tuesday, Nov. 27

• Never Shout Never. with Indigo, plus Man Overboard, Mod Sun and Me Like Bees at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 pm. - $20. 
• Asher Roth with Kids These Days, Jesse Marco, Mickey and Steve Cook at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $17. 
• Jasmine Cain at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m. 
• Open Mike with Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

• Break Science with Michal Menert, Keys N Krates and Paul Basic at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $18.
• Tom Barnes at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m. 
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m. 
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m. 
• TJ Sacco at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.  

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Sunday, Nov. 25: Dark Star Orchestra at the Westcott

The Dark Star Orchestra performs a special show tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Admission is $30. Music starts at 8 p.m.

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.
• Scott Dennis with Dave Solazzo on piano, Mike Solazzo on bass and Karl Sterling on drums at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 3 p.m. - $8.
• Tamez-Sorgen Jazz Quartet at the Theater Mack in the Cayuga Museum of History and Art (203 Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m. - $15. 
• Big MaMa Bare at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 4 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m. 
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m. 
• Lisa Lee Trio at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m. 
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Open mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Slo-Ride Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
   

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Saturday, Nov. 24: The Last Waltz at the Palace

Some of the best musicians in Syracuse will join together tonight to present 'Syracuse's Last Waltz,' a tribute to The Band's whose final concert was immortalized in the movie 'The Last Waltz.'  The event, originally scheduled for the Westcott Theater, will take place at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.).

The show features members of Los Blancos (Colin Aberdeen, Steven T. Winston, Mark Nanni and Mark Tiffault) as The Band. Also performing are: Scott Ebner, Gary Frenay, Jason Barady, Kim Monroe and Chris Eves, Donna Colton, Rex Lyons, Tim Herron, Arty Lenin, Pete McMahon, Jess Novak, Dugan Henhawk, Ed Zacholl, Michael P. Ryan, Joe Whiting, Mark Hoffman and Carolyn Kelly.

Tickets are $25 at the door with proceeds to benefit people affected by Superstorm Sandy and the Westcott Community Center. Anyone who brings a non-perishable food item will get a coupon for a free beer from Empire Brewing.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show will start at 9 p.m.

Also tonight

• Jan Fetterly’s Farewell with Smokin’ and Sam and the Twisters at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. -  $15 at the door, includes buffet and coffee.
• Noise Psychedelic Rock Show with Cavities, Blood Sun Circle, Blood Money and Missing Skull at Gorham Brothers Music (118 Seeley Road), 6 p.m. - $5.
• Joanne Shenandoah at Madison Hall (100 E. Main St., Morrisville), 7 p.m. - $10 at the door.
• Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $15 donation.
• Driftwood at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. -  $20. 

At the clubs

• Big MaMa Bare at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Boatmen at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9:30 p.m. 
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m. 
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m. 
• Dark Hollow at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m. 
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m. 
• Elephant Shoes at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Fate at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse ), 9 p.m. 
• Fully Loaded at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m. 
• Dave Hawthorn at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m. 
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Modern Mudd at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m. Blues.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Paul Fey, Mike Sidello at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m. 
• Raised On Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m. 
• Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m. 
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 9 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.

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Friday, Nov. 23: Holiday festivities in downtown Syracuse.

2009 tree lighting event in Syracuse's Clinton Square (Photo: Jim Commentucci / The Post-Standard)

The annual Home for the Holidays celebration takes place tonight in and around Syracuse's Clinton Square. Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m., and features Joey Nigro and John Nilsen, the Gospel Workshop of North America Syracuse Chapter, the Syracuse Brigadiers Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, and Corcoran Live! Syracuse mayor, Stephanie Miner will light the tree.

Admission is free, but you're encouraged to bring a  non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Central New York. 

 Other events will take place at the the Erie Canal Museum, Hanover Square and the Onondaga Historical Association. Prior to the event, the Landmark Theatre will be open with music from the Chittenango High School Choir and Spirit of Syracuse Chorus performing. The movie Elf will be shown at 7:30 p.m.


Also tonight

• Chelsea Grin with Stick To Your Guns, Crown The Empire, Upon This Dawning, The Storm and Jonestown at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5:30 p.m. - $13.
• Black Light Party at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski and Others at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Camillians at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m. 
• Michael Crissan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 4 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m. 
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount).
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Hotplate, Wanted at 12 North (Mulaney Road, Marcy), 9:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Jane Zell and Bob Purdy at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m. 
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m. 
• Lisa Lee Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 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 Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Mere Mortals at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 10 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7 p.m.
• Turnip Trio at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Music in the 'Cuse!

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Wednesday, Nov. 21: Live music for your Thanksgiving Eve!

Get your Thanksgiving weekend off to a great start with a special show from Dusty Pas’cal, Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn). Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12.

Also tonight

• 81 South at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 7:30 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse ), 9 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill - Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road., Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Duskee’s Sports Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix), 10 p.m.
• Jack Bailey Show at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay).
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Oak and Vine at the Springside (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• JP Shaggy at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Alvord House (5 E. Main St., Marcellus), 10 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St.), 9 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Petroff Blues Band at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Mike Sims and Scotty Trudell at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.
• New Day at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m..
• Pour Whyte Trash at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 9 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Str8 On at Trapper’s Tavern (1140 Morgan Rd.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb/Red Hush at Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Utica), 8 p.m.
• Michael Weiss at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: November 19 and 20

Looking for something to do early this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Wednesday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.


Monday, Nov. 19

• Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

• Open Mike with Chad Bradshaw and Friends at Bistro on the Green at Drumlins (800 Nottingham Rd., Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mick McKay at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 18: Benefit for victims of Hurricane Sandy today at Dinosaur

Area musicians will gather today at Upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) as part of a benefit for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. and runs through 10:45 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested. Attendees are also urged to bring items to help those affected, including household cleaning supplies, tools, snow shovels, winter clothing, bedding, personal hygiene items, and non-perishable food items. A delivery truck will be on site.

Bands scheduled to perform include: Puente Famenco (2 p.m.), Chris Taylor Unplugged (2:45 p.m.), Stroke featuring Isreal Hagan (3:45 p.m.), Tood Hobin and Doug Moncrief (4:30 p.m.), Grupo Pagan featuring Kim Fetter with Andy Rudy, Ashley Cox, and Maria DeSantis (4:45 p.m.), Joe Whiting Band with George Rossi (5:45 p.m.), Fab 570 (6:45 p.m.), Dark Hollow (7:45 p.m.), Count Blastula (8:45 p.m.), Phil Petroff and Natural Fact featuring Matt Tarbel (9:45 p.m.).

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at  Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. -. $5 suggested donation. 682- 1578.
• Harpa Galora at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 2 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.
• Mark Zane and Friends benefit for the Northside Neighborhood Food Pantry at the First English Lutheran Church (501 James St.), 2 p.m. -  Free-will donation.
• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra at Atonement Lutheran Church (116 W. Glen Ave.), 3 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.
• Michael Davis at the Sheraton Syracuse University Ballroom (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m. - $30 at the door, $10 students.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
Country.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m..
• Dusty Pascal and Friends at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 17: CeCe Winans at SRC Arena and more

CeCe Winans

CeCe Winans performs tonight at the SRC Arena and Events Center on the campus of Onondaga Community College (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike). The show, which will benefit the Syracuse Faith Based Community, starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, $55, and $75.

Also tonight

• The Fab Five as part of the Jenni-Lyn Watson Memorial Fund at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 8 p.m. - $25 dinner and show, $5 cover.
• Eight to the Bar at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free for children under 18.
• Robin and Linda Williams at Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Building (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $16 adults, $8 children.
• Kung Fun with Turkuaz at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• 95X Locals Only Live with Counterpursuit, Papership, Afro Nips, I, High on Dracula and Popular Music at The Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd), 8 p.m. - $8.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
Rock.
• Bahama Bill at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 10 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Heiding Place (2667 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Code Red at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Boatmen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles) 9 p.m.
• F5 at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.
Rock.
• Fate at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville ), 9 p.m.
• Headphones at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Hotplate at Lanterns (275 Rasbach Road, Clayville), 8 p.m.
• I Am Fool at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
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• John Lerner Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 10 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Limestone Crick, Dream Catcher at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos 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.
• Ripcords at Limp Lizard BBQ (Liverpool) (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Smokin at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Stone Dead Forever, Power Slave, Institutionalized, Altar of Sacrifice at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb at Crossways Tavern (Caroline St., Ilion), 9 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
Classic Rock.
• The Other Guise at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Under The Gun at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.

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Fridah, Nov. 16: Zac Brown Band at the Dome and more tonight

The Zac Brown Band

The long-awaited Zac Brown Band concert takes place tonight at the Carrier Dome (900 Irving Ave.). Blackberry Smoke opens the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29.50, $49.50, and $59.50.

Also tonight

• Adirondack Opry at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $10.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen with J.D. Dancks at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Louise Mosrie at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 7:30 p.m. - $18.
• Break the Chains with the Andrew and Noah Band and Phil Grajko at Eastern Hills Bible Church (8277 Cazenovia Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. -  Free admission.
• Tim O’Brien at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Ryan Montbleau Band with opener Jonah Smith at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Victoria Puco at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Tragically Hip at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m. - $39.50, $49.50, $59.50.

At the clubs

• Billionaires at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Black Water at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Chuck Dean and Company at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Down to Funk at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 6:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
Acoustic.
• Gina Rose Band at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Hard Promises at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
Acoustic Rock/Country.
• High Dive Horse, No Man Road, Without Regret, Old North at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Gary’s Sports Bar (111 E. Bridge St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Mark Sims and Scott Trudell at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), Friday 7:30 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Native Man at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dan and Tom at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Pacmania 3 at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars, Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Pour Whyte Trash at Dewey’s 3rd Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls), 10 p.m.
• Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
Solo.
• Rock Foundation at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
• Tenor Madness at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Steven Thomso at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, November 15: CornBred at the Community Folk Art Center

Central New York’s only all Native American Blues Band, Corn-Bred, performs tonight at the Community Folk Art Center (805 E. Genesee St.). The show starts at 7 p.m. and a $5 donation is requested.

 Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations encouraged.
• Syracuse University Women’s Choir at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Pub (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton ), 6 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Goth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Intention with Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 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.
• Open Mike with Camillians at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 7:30 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
• Rebound at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Romano and Friends at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Stephanie at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Rte 5, Elbridge), 7 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 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 Thursday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.


Monday, Nov. 12

• Just Joe at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

• Mansions on the Moon, Phantom Chemistry at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $13. 
• Syracuse University Singers and Concert Choir at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - free admission.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 8:30 p.m. 
• Dave Hawthorn at Scriba Town Inn (Route 104), 6 p.m. 
• Letizia Duo at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 2 p.m.
• Open Mike with Chad Bradshaw and Friends at Bistro on the Green at Drumlins (700 Nottingham Road), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mike McKay at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• Jackie Greene at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

• Eli Young Band at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20, $25, $35. 
• Poco. with Dusty Pascal at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m. - $35. 
• Ra Ra Riot at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - $10.
• Rubblebucket at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20.Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m. 
• Jim O’ Mahoney Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Snubbing Post (Route 46, Rome), 7 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m. 
• Lisa Lee Trio at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard BBQ (Liverpool), 201 First St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 11: Be A Hero For A Hero benefit and more

Area musicians will gather today as part of the 'Be A Hero For A Hero' benefit for Kyle Francis, a former Marine from Clay who has recently been diagnosed with ALS. The event, which will take place that the Maplewood Inn (400 7th North St., Salina), runs from 1 to 6 p.m. 

Performers include Terry Quill (1 p.m.), the Fab 570 (2 p.m.), and Timeline (4 p.m.). Admission is $15 (kids under 12 free).

Also tonight

• Tea Leaf Green at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $17.
• 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.
• Syracuse University Oratorio Society at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 2:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Baroque Chamber Orchestra Concert at St. James Church (155 Main St., Johnson City), 3 pm. - Donations accepted.
• Ron Joseph’s 52nd Street Jazz Band presented by the Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd.), 4 p.m. - $12.
• Ensemble Nordlys at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - free admission.

At the clubs

• Bonecasters Blues Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Kitchen Party at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 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, Nov. 10: Conspirator, Boombox and Pax Effex at the Westcott

Conspirator, Boombox and Pax Effex perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20

Also tonight

• Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 5 p.m. - Free.
• Salmon River Boys at the Trinity Community Coffee House (98 Main St., Camden), 7 p.m. - donations please.
• Mini Folk Festival at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 donation.
• Annie and the Hedonists at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $60, $65, $70. 361-SHOW.
• Guy Mendilow Ensemble at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.),8 p.m. - $20.
• Ken Waldman and The Dust Busters at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Setnor Faculty Recital at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - free admission.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band and the Fulton Chain Gang at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9:30 p.m. -$10 at the door.

At the clubs

• Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Caustic Method, Justin Hunold, Heather Jones, Unclelil John, Heaven Sent Instruments at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dove Tail Joint at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• F5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Fate at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Four on the Floor at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville ), 9 p.m.
• Grind Reunion at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Pastas Restaurant at Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Head Phones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8 p.m..
• JD and Rollin’ South at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay). Country.
• John McConnell, Dos Locos, Our Friends Band, Turnip Stampede at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Monogeesch,Joe Porto at McNeely's (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• Frankie Michaels at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Off The Reservation at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Pull the Plug at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.
• Silent Fury at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Cicero American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Starlight Band at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Goods at Mikey’s (1717 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m..

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Saturday, Nov. 9: Chris Isaak at Turning Stone tonight

Chris Isaak, best know for his hit "Wicked Games," performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45, $50, $60.


Also tonight

• DJ Pauly D with DJay 360 and DJ Dread at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 9 p.m. - $35. 
• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• 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 Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Black Water at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• Brass Inc at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse ), 9:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Degenerators at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Andrew Dressler at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 7:30 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at BeauVine Chophouse andWine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Bourbon Street (402 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30
• Lonesome Crow at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7:30
• Mere Mortals at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.-1:30am.
• Power Tripp,Project 6 at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Silent Fury Acoustic at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m..
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Anna Vogel at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Nov. 8: Live music at area clubs and more tonight

The weekend is on the way and there are some great warm-up shows tonight in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going on:

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations encouraged.
• Hurt with Smile Empty Soul and Brass Knuckle InterCourse at Piers and Blake (330 Main St., Utica), 8 p.m. - $20 at the door. 
• Michael Lasser, Cindy Miller, and Allan Jones at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Tom Eagan Blackstone at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 7 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7:00.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Stephanie at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 7 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, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.


Monday, Nov. 5

• Meat Loaf at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 7:30 p.m. -  $46.50, $56.50.
• Kaki King with Lady Lamb and the Beekeeper at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Election Day - Be sure to vote!)

• Jackie Greene at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission. 
• Open Mike with Chad Bradshaw and Friends at Bistro on the Green at Drumlins (800 Nottingham Road), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

• Words and Music Songwriter Woodshed at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. -. Free.
• Lyle Lovett at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $55, $60, $70.
• Michael Crissan at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Shirley and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• School Night at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.

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Sunday, November 4: Huey Lewis and the News at Turning Stone tonight

Huey Lewis and the News come rockin' into the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Ext 33, Verona). The show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $25, $30, $35. 3

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.
• Anton Nel at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Twiztid, Hed P.E., Potluck and Lil Wyte at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $27.
• Mimosa with JMSN and Nicola Bernardini at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• Bonecasters Blues Band at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Fate at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Finn and Bristol Duo at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with JD and Rolllin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 3 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Red Elvises at Brick Bar (35 W. Bridge St., Oswego).
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Groundsb (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.

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Saturday, November 3: The Flashcubes reunite tonight at Lost Horizon

Syracuse's homegrown band the Flashcubes are getting together for a reunion show tonight at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). Feast of the Superb Owl and the Flashing Astonishers open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Rhonda Vincent and the Rage and the Flophouse String Band at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7:30 pm. - $25 adults, $22 seniors and students, $14 children.
• Anthony Joseph Swingtet at the Oswego Music Hall, Ontario Center for the Performing Arts, McCrobie Building (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $12 advance, $14 door, $6 children.
• Blaze of Glory at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.
• Roy Book Binder at the Cornell Arts Quad (165 McGraw Hall, Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $17 at the door.
• Jack Grace Band at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• George Winston at the Hangar Theatre (801 Taughannock Blvd., Route 89, Cass Park, Ithaca), 8 pm. - $35.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Candid, Bankrupt Rd at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• F5 at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Flipside at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Kratzy’s (Route 28, Alder Creek), 8 p.m.
• Joanna Jewett and Andy Rudy at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9:30 p.m..
• Meira, King Snyder, Filthy Mothers, Era at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Midnite Legion Band at Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Main St., Cortland), 1 p.m.
• Miss E at Whitewater Tavern (3753 Route 31, Canastota), 5 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Roadhawgs at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9:30 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
• Urban Knight Punks at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Vitamin X at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.

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Friday, Nov. 2: Sunshine Boys in B'Ville and more tonight

The Baldwinsville Theatre Guild presents Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' this weekend (and

next) at the Presbyterian Education Center (64 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville). The show, which is directed by Pat Bridenbaker and produced by Robin Brindenbaker, features John LaCasse, Jon Wright, Jon Barden, Kathy Egloff, George Glaski, Kate Hoy, Pat Bridenbaker, Jay Burris, and Keith Kobland as the announcer.

Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students, and $13 for seniors for the matinee only. Ticket price includes coffee and dessert at intermission.   

Also tonight

• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) with J.D. Dancks, 7 p.m.- Free
• Paper Diamond with The Knocks and Morris at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $20.
• Roy Book Binder at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.) as part of the Folkus Project, 8 p.m. - $15.
• Miracle Dolls at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.
• Musical Tribute to Debussy and Shakepeare at Trinity Episcopal Church (520 S. Main St.), 7:30 p.m. - $20 adults, $12 seniors and students.

At the clubs

• Colin Aberdeen at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Jeff Jones and Steven T. Winston at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 8 p.m.
• Dropouts at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Flipside at Pirate’s Landing Tavern and Grill (9851 Route 38, Port Byron), 8 p.m.
• Hotplate at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 10 p.m.
• Jesse Cleveland at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Morris and The Hepcats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Neverly Brothers at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Radio Fever at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Rewired at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Shemps at Bombadil’s (575 Main Street, Phoenix), 9 p.m.
Rock.
• Time Line at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 7:30 p.m.
• Valyd Threat and Brass Exchange at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Viral at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• West End Rockers at Sweet Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, November 1: Linda Eder at Turning Stone and more

Broadway superstar Linda Eder performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, $30, $35.

Also tonight

• Yelawolf, Rittz, Trouble Andrew, DJ Vajra and Brandon Strause at the Westcott theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Jeremy Camp, Big Daddy Weave and Aaron Shust at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome). 8 p.m. - $35-$55 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations please.
• Citizen Cope at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $29.50.

At the clubs

• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Paul Case at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton ), 6 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Dave Hawthorn at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), Thursday 7:30 p.m.
• Intention with Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 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.
• 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.
• Side Project at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.

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