Saturday, June 1: Saliva and more at Lost Horizon rap metal fest

Saliva headlines Saturday at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). Music starts at 7 p.m. and includes performances by Catastrophe Me, Stone Soul Foundation, Crow’s Cage, Devour the Day and Hitting on Amber. Admission is $18 at the door.

Also Saturday

• Trishstock with Poetry in Black (1 p.m.), Just a Peace (2 p.m.), Killaton (3 p.m.), Wicked (4 p.m.), Dear Mr. Dead (5 p.m.), Caustic Method (6 p.m.), Stygian (7 p.m.), Lowkey (8 p.m.), Super Killer Robots (9 p.m.), Liquid Me (10 p.m.), One Fate Remains (11 p.m.) and Setiva (midnight) at 4449 W. Hill Road, Locke - $30 at the gate.
• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $15 for adults, $10 for students.
• Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus spring concert at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.

At the clubs

• 3 Inch Fury at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• 3’s A Crowd at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Bucky’s Restaurant (1305 Floyd Ave., Rome), 8 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski as part of Cortland Rotary’s “Ride for Rotary” benefit at Cortland County Regional Training Center (999 Route 13), 1-5 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at The Crow’s Nest (415 Boodys Hill Road, Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Gance’s (Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Craig’s List Trio at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Hendy at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Hired Guns at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Stevenson’s Airport Bar and Grill (7740 Ridge Road, Sodus), 10 p.m.
• John Lerner Band at Spencer Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Lightning at the Lake Block Party at White Lake Inn (Route 28 N, Forestport), noon-midnight. Chain Reaction, The Bomb, Dubonnet. Free.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Oz-Stravaganza! Park (417 W. Genesee St., Chittenango), 3:30 p.m.
• Modern Mudd, Gunrunners, Crown Joules at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Ruddy Well Band CD release party at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at White Lake Inn (Route 28 N, Forestport), noon-9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Apple Station Winery (5279 Cross Road, Cayuga), 7-11 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Minoa Field Days (238 N. Main St., Minoa), 7:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• The Horn Dogs at Taunton Fire Department, Station 1 (4300 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• The Z-Bones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Club 34 (3388 State Route 34, Scipio Center), 8 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• West End Rockers at Sweet Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 5 p.m.

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Friday, May 31: Trishstock kicks off and more

Trishstock kicks off Friday at 4 p.m. at 4449 W. Hill Rd., Locke. Bands include Prelude to Ruin (5

p.m.), The Exist (6 p.m.), Ire Clad (7 p.m.), Slapjaw (8 p.m.), Hobo Graffiti (9 p.m.), Pool of Thorns (10 p.m.), King Snyder (11 p.m.) and Stone Soul Foundation (midnight). Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the gate.

Also Friday

• Battle of the Corporate Bands at the Redhouse Arts Center (201 S. West St.), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Swing This with Mark Hoffmann with Bert Scholl and Friends at the Cayuga Museum of History and Art’s Theater Mack (203 Genesee St., Auburn), 6 p.m. - $5.
• New Music Showcase with A Thousand Times Over, Ah! Ethernauts, Cloud 9 Radio, Doomsday Device, Glass Skeleton Death March, They Exist and War Train at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus spring concert at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
• Club D’Elf with Good kids and Marco Benevento at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 10 p.m. - $15.

At the clubs

• Black Water Blues Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 8 p.m.
• Code Red at Lewis Park (Costello Parkway, Minoa), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at River Vista Banquet Hall (810 S. First St., Fulton),  6 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Dead Phish withMike Vincitore and Matt Huber at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Cross Lake Inn (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• Graffiti Party at Club Taste (318 E. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8-11:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• John Rhode and ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9:30 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Modern Mudd at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Rewired at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Slickers Tavern (3132 Route 28, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• The Guise at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• The Gunrunners at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• The Headphones at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Magnetic Walking Wheel with Michael Tarolli at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Thursday, May 30: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Plenty of live music going on in and around the 'Cuse Thursday. Here's what's going on:

• Cosby Sweater, Amerigo Gazaway, Dasiii and Beatkid at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $10 in advance, $13 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band and Mike McKay Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6-9:30 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.)
• Dave Hawthorn at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7-9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5-9 p.m.
• Hold the Air at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30-9 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf at Bec’s Ivy Grill (161 Phelps St., Oneida), 9:30 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton ), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Letizia at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Steakhouse (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at JP’s Pub (1709 Burnet Ave, Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Native Man at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Paul Davie at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Solar Garlic at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Intention withMark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
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• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, May 26: Summer concert series kicks off at Fiddlers' Hall of Fame

The Fiddlin' Future kicks off the summer concert series at the North American Fiddlers' Hall of Fame and Museum

(1121 Cumins Rd., Osceola). Music starts at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Also Sunday

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5
• Old Crow Medicine Show at Brewery Ommegang (656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown), 7 p.m. - $35-$60.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 2 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Cavallario’s Steak and Seafood House (24 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 6 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Sterling Stage Kampitheatre (274 Kent Road, Sterling), 2 p.m.
• Majorpalooza with Code Red at Falcon Park (130 N. Division St., Auburn), 2:30 p.m.
• Off the Reservation at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Scovill’s Grill, Brae Burn Golf Course (60 Red Jacket St., Dansville), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, May 25: Skunk Funk at Nelson Odeon

Lots of live music at Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Rd., Nelson) Saturday. Skunk Funk kicks off at noon featuring Cleo Heck, Rabbit in the Rye, Jack Grace Band and Miss Tess and the Talkbacks. Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for students, free for under age 12.

Also Saturday

• 3’s A Crowd at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 8 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at Brackel Bar and Grill (107 Kinny Road, McDonough), 5 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Cousin Jake at JP’s Bar and Grill (1706 Route 11, Hastings), 5 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Frankie Michaels at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Formerly Unnamed at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Greyhounds at American Legion (River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Hendry at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Easy Street Tavern (185 Homer Ave., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Killaton at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino ( Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Road, Pulaski), 7 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Band at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Highland Park Golf Club (3068 Franklin St. Road, Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Lonergan Park (Main Street, Route 11, North Syracuse), 11:30 a.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 7 p.m.
• Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 8 p.m.
• South Bay at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Shots (700 Varick St., Utica), 9 p.m.
• The Guise at Green Lakes State Park (Route 290, Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Crossroads Bar and Grill (3120 N. Triphammer Road, Lansing), 9:30 p.m.
• Weber Brothers Band at Corrado’s Restaurant, Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road,Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Wet Bread at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.

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Friday, May 24: Lots of live music in and around the 'Cuse

Live music abounds as Memorial Weekend 2013 kicks off in CNY. Here's what's going on:

• Watapachi, Turnup, Buddah, Mike Tronic, Tes 1, Koala, Peeps, Urbun and Waldo at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 9 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30-11:30 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 10 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Chapter 11 at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7-11 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Chris Terra at DJ’s on the Boulevard (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 6 p.m.
• Cousin Jake at JP’s Bar and Grill (1706 Route 11, Hastings), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Dennis Cahill with Guests at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Dr. Killdean at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Emerald City at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Gunrunners at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Hendry at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Nautical Turtle Tavern (107 Public Square, Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Quartet at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling), 6 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over The Top at Club West (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at The Columbia (Columbia and State streets, Utica), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bella Cigna (301 Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Exit 33, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Fulton Community Center (605 W. Broadway, Fulton), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tramontane Cafe (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8-11 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Tommy’s (145 Railroad St., Newark), 9 p.m.
• Now and Then at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Quick Change at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Pour House (43 Canal St., Lyons), 9:30 p.m.
• Stephanie at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• The Details Band at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• The Extremists at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
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• The Guise at Green Lakes State Park (Route 290, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Urban Knight Punks at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, May 23: Mötley Crüe at Turning Stone

Rock it out with Mötley Crüe at the Event Center at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33,
Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $65, and $75.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.)
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Oswego Farmers Market (48 W First St. Oswego), 5 p.m.
• John Lerner at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Native Man at Holiday Inn (75 North St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Our Friends Band at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• The Intention with Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, May 19: Hardcore metal at Lost Horizon and more

For the Fallen Dreams headlines Sunday at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). Hundredth, Upon This Dawning, 

For the Fallen Dreams

Sworn In, Atlas, and Forfeiture at the Lost Horizon also perform. Music starts at 5 p.m. Admission is $12.

Also Sunday

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5 donation.
• Guitar Performance Workshop. hosted by Mark Mazengarb at the Northern Onondaga Public Library (100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse), 2 p.m - Free.
• Syracuse Pops Chorus at St. Stephen Lutheran Church (873 DeWitt St.), 4 p.m. - Free.
• Julie Falatico with members of the Central New York Jazz Orchestra at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 5 p.m - Free.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Quartet at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 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.
• Slo-Ride at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5-9 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 2:30-3:45 p.m.
• The Funky Blu Roots at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6-9 p.m.

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Saturday, May 18: Raising the Stage at Kellish Hill Farms

Dusty Pascal, Kevin Barrigar, Mark Zane, Charley Orlando, Colleen Kattau, Syracuse Irish Sessions, Diamond  

Someday, Terry Hill and many more work it out at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius) as part of a fundraiser to build a new stage at the venue. Music starts at 11 a.m. and runs through 11 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also Saturday

• Celebrate Downtown featuring I Am Fool, Five to Life and other at downtown Syracuse’s Columbus Circle, 1 p.m. - Free admission.
• Finger Lakes Metal Fest featuring Stone Soul Foundation (9 p.m.),Steel Kingdom, Dawn of the Apocalypse, Poetry in Black, Ripped Apart, Spater and more at Doneselaar’s Sports Bar and Grill, (10257 State Route 31, Clyde), noon - Free.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Onondaga Free Library (4840 W. Seneca Turnpike), 1 p.m. - Free.
• Bone China Reunion with Blasters, Stonelord, Hitting on Amber and Hold the Air as part of a benefit for Julien Lamb at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5 p.m.
• Skip Murphy and the Merry Pranksters and Michael Miller at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen with Lacey Lee at Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $12 in advance, $14 at the door.
• Syracuse University Brass Ensemble at the United Church of Fayetteville (310 E.Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7 p.m. - $10 for adults, $5 for children.
• Laura Thurston at Iona Corners Tavern (6735 Warners Road and Route 173, Memphis), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Gospel Music Workshops of America at the Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road), 7:30 p.m. - $12 in advance, $14 at the door.
• Symphoria at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7:30 p.m. - $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, $15 for children.
• David Bromberg Quintet. at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $29.50, $36.50.
• Marshall Crenshaw. at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students, free for under age 18.
• Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman at the Redhouse Arts Center (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Terry Lee Goffee (tribute to Johnny Cash) at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.

At the clubs

• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Thunder Road Bar and Grill ( 234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Billy Golicki at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8-11 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at Brackel Bar and Grill (107 Kinney Road, McDonough), 5-9 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Apple Station Winery (5279 Cross Road, Cayuga), 7 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 5 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.
• Down to Funk at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 10 p.m.
• ESP at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7-10 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 8 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Dox Grill at Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at DJ’s Inn (2208 Lemoyne Ave, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at TS Steakhouse, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, 6-11 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix).
• Jimmy Wolf Band at The Lanterns (275 Rasbach Road, Clayville), 8 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30- 11:30 p.m.
• John Lerner at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8-11 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Mere Mortals and The Boatmen at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Mike MacDonald at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 9 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Village Lanes (201 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Modern Mudd: Nuttin Butt the Blues at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• Outta the Red at Tiki Island Bar (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7-11 p.m.
• Overthetop at Benny’s Place (9543 Main St., Holland Patent), 8 p.m.
• Party Sharks at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Power Tripp at Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Quickchange with Willie “Taters” Mavins at Three Brothers Winery, Bagg Dare Wine Company (623 Lerch Road, Geneva), noon-4 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 7:30 p.m.
• Right Turn at Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge (40 Church St., Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Scars N’ Stripes at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 7 p.m.
• Simplelife at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Phoenix Fire Department (821 Main St., Phoenix), 1 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors Performs during the Race for the Cure.at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 9-11:30 a.m.

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Friday, May 17: Donna the Buffalo at the Westcott and more

Donna the Buffalo performs Friday at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Two-Hour Delay opens the show,  

Donna the Buffalo

which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Also Friday

• Michael and Anjela Lynn at Sitrus on the Hill at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Lights with Kayleigh Goldsworthy at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $15.
• Symphoria and the Syracuse Pops Chorus at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 7:30 p.m. - $30, $35, $40, $45, and $75.
• Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand with Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.

At the clubs

• Anna Vogel at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 11 p.m.
• Big MaMa Bare Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8-11 p.m.
• Brass Inc at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
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• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6-10 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding at Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 7-10 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with Elove at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• HD Unplugged at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road), 6-10 p.m.
• Hendry at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Infinity at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30- 11:30 p.m.
• Kirsten Tegtmeyer and ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5-8 p.m.
• Last Train Out at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7-11 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Heiding Place Restaurant (2667 W. Seneca Turnpike, Route 5, Canastota), 6-9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Midnight Mike at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• Mike McKay, Lacey Lee and Greg Hoover at Funk N’ Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• Scars N’ Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Cadleys at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7-9 p.m.
• Tiger at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).
• Todd Storinge and Friends at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7-11 p.m.
• Tom Eagan at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road), 6-10 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30-11:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach).

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Thursday, May 16: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

We're halfway through the month of May, and the entertainment scene in CNY is starting to heat up. Here's what's going on Thursday.

• Cortland Old-Timers Bandat 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 appreciated.
• Anna Vogel and Friends at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7-10 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7-9 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Performance Harley Davidson (807 N. Geddes St.), 6 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Lou Kaplan at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7-10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Secret O Life at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30-9 p.m.
• The Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at JP’s Pub (1709 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 15: Big D and the Kids’ Table at the Westcott

Big D and the Kids’ Table take the stage at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) The Action opens the show,

which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also Wednesday

• Transit, Seahaven, All Get Out, Safe and Young Statues at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $12.
• Thalia Collis and William Mercer, Steven Frackenpohl, Suzanne Stephenson, and Susan Crocker perform Dvorak’s Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 at the Everson Museum of Art’s Hosmer Auditorium (401 Harrison St.), 12:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• HD Unplugged at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Oak and Vine, Springside Inn (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 7-10 p.m.
• Just Joe at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Pastas on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7-10 p.m.
• WoodStone at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 8:30-11:30 p.m.

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Sunday, May 12: The Parkers in Auburn and more

Jen and Emily Parker perform Sunday afternoon at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St.,

Auburn). Brad Beardley opens the show, which starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. Also Sunday

• Mat Marucci Trio featuring Adam Lane and Rick Olson at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Cassidy Has Cholera, Caustic Method, Screaming for Silence, September Mourning at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 5-10 p.m.
• Igor and the Red Elvises and Dos Locos at The Brick Bar (35 W. Bridge St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 1 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• T.J. Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road), 2 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, May 11: Ryan Cabrera and more at the Westcott

Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton and Teddy Geiger perform Friday at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Tyler Hilton and Teddy Geiger. Andrea Nardello and Pacinello open the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door.

Also Saturday

• God’s Country Ramblers at Rockefeller United Methodist Church (350 Nottingham Road), 6:30 p.m. - $5 for adults, $10 per family.
• Joe Crookston with Peter Glanville at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Easy Money Big Band at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $15.
• Mickey Vendetti’s Goodtime Band at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $10 in advance, $15 at door, includes buffet and coffee.
• 95X Locals Only Live featuring Aiia, Stone Soul Foundation, The Afro Nips, Leylines, Blind Jaguar and Scott Danger Bravo at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• R Swing This! with Mark Hoffmann at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Symphoria at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse- Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 7:30 p.m. - $30, $35, $40, $45, $75.
• Dubl Handi at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Mia Dyson with Kim Monroe and Chris Eves at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18 in advance, $20 at the door.
• David Jacobs-Strain with Bob Beach at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20, $25.

At the clubs

• Backflash at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Bernie Clark at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at JP’s Bar and Grill (1706 Route 11, Hastings), 5-9 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 8 p.m.
• F5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego).
• Fitzy at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Last Call at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m..
• Dave Hawthorn at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Malachai at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel Duo with Mike Vincitore and Charley Orlando at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Overthetop at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 8 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 8:30 p.m.
• Parker Bradway at Pooch’s Sports Bar (1627 Milton Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Right Turn at Duskee’s Sports Bar (8 Bridge St., Phoenix), 9 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb at Firemens Field Days (Route 69, Taberg), 7-11 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang and Nancy Kenyon Band at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 9 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Limp Lizard, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• T.J. Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9 p.m.
• Unleash the Bass at part of the Benefit for Recycle-A-Bull Bully Breed Rescue at Three Fat Guys Irish Pub (3898 New Court Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Bully Breed Rescue.Unsung Heroes and Odd Man Out at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.

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Friday, May 10: Steve Earle and the Dukes at the Westcott

Steve Earle and the Dukes hit the stage at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) Friday. The Mastersons open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Buy tickets online at thewestcotttheater.com.

Also Friday

• Clint Black at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $25, $30, $40. Call 361-SHOW.
• Delaney Brothers Bluegrass at the Kirkland Art Center (East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• Brian Alexander at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Damon Strange at OC’s Fatboy BBQ (317 N. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Dana “Short Order” Cooke and His Band Joe at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7-9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), noon-4 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30-11:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Pop Rox at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Punkamok Alicilam at Spark Contemporary Art Space (1005 E. Fayette St.), 7 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Scars N’ Stripes and Monster at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Bog Brothers at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7-11 p.m.
• The Extremists at Tommy’s (145 Railroad St., Newark), 9:30 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at the Elk’s Lodge (511 Fulton St., Carthage ), 8 p.m.
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• The Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Viral at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, May 9: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Spring has sprung and there's plenty of live music events in and around the 'Cuse. Here's what's going

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• Ustad Shafaat Khan at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Anna Vogel and Friends at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tim Herron at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• T.J. Sacco and Chad Mac at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).

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Sunday, May 5: Ghostface Killah at the Westcott and more

Ghostface Killah headlines Sunday's lineup at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.).The Goonies, Younges’ Venice Dawn, Mike Vivo and Our Reality, Go Go Gadget Pink Packet and Rhyme Therapy open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $35 at the door.
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Also Sunday

•  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 Children’s Chorus at Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University campus, 4 p.m. - $15-$22. 
• Michael Philip Mossman with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra and Jesus Bas at the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m. - $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 for students. 
• Ignite! at Cicero United Methodist Church (8416 Brewerton Road, Cicero), 6 p.m. - Free. 

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.
• Frank and Burns at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 1 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Ponchito’s Taqueria (3800 New Court Ave., Lyncourt), 4:30 p.m.
• Riverside with Jolly at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, May 4: CNY Food Cupboards benefit in Earlville and more

Pamme Swan, Caitlin Grossjung, Rabbit in the Rye, and Tumbleweed Highway perform Saturday as part a benefit for CNY Food Cupboards at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville). The event also includes desserts, raffles, and a silent auction. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students.

Also Saturday

• Phil Markert at St. James Catholic Church (4845 S. Salina St.), 8 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
• The Rhythm-Airs in support of Community Outreach at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (5402 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m. - $15 for singles, $25 per couple.
• Striking Strings at First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville (64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Pacifica String Quartet at Lincoln Middle Schoolm (1613 James St.), 7:30 p.m. - $25 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students and under age 13.
• Lucie Arnaz with Todd Lattimore at Cayuga Community College’s Irene Bisgrove Theater (197 Franklin St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $50.
• David Wilcox with Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego_, 8 p.m. - $14 in advance, $16 at door; half-price for children under 12, free under age 5.
• Caroline Blue and Poetry in Black at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m. - $5 for adults, $10 for ages 18-20.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Agrestic at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Austin John Band at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 10 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Cobblerockers at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Cousin Jake at Seebers Tavern (5250 Route 41 (Main Street), Smithville Flats), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with Elove at Greene’s Ale House (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• HD Unplugged at Tiki Island Bar (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6-10 p.m.
• J.D. and Rollin’ South at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Lou Kaplan at Ivan’s Bar and Grill (206 S. Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Modern Mudd: Nuttin Butt the Blues at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Bombadil’s (575 Main Street, Phoenix), 9 p.m.
• New Old Dogs at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Overthetop at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro), 8 p.m.
• Rick Pallatto and Matt Kerlin at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Rock Doll Band at Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge (40 Church St., Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Secret O Life at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Sworn Enemy at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• T.J. Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 8 p.m.
• The Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• The Drop Outs at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6 p.m.

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Friday, May 3: Lucie Arnaz in Auburn and more

Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, performs as part of a two-day fundraiser for the Thommie  

Walsh Scholarship at Auburn Public Theatre (197 Franklin St., Auburn). Irish tenor Andy Cooney opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Also Friday

• Swing This! with Mark Hoffmann at Sitrus on the Hill at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Betty Johnson with Nancy Kelly and the Jazzuits at the Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for students.
• Get the Led Out at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20.
• John Gorka at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $18.
• David Wilcox with Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• Akuma Roots at Metro Lounge (505 Westcott St.), 10 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Boots n’ Shorts at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8-11 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at TS Steakhouse, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Verona), 6-11 p.m.
• Jane Zell and Curtis Waterman at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• J.D. and Rollin’ South at Pirate’s Landing Tavern and Grill (9851 State Route 38, Port Byron), 8 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beau- Vine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• Radio Fever at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Rob and Stan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Sheri Williams and E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Stephanie at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation and LA Guns at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville).
• T.J. Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• The Degenerators at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road) 8 p.m.
• The Extremists at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Fab 570 at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• The Guise at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• The Noisy Boys at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• The Rug Burns at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6-10 p.m.
• The Z-Bones at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, May 2: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Thursday night is Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). The open jam starts at 7 p.m. Donations are appreciated.

Also Thursday

• Anna Vogel and Friends at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen and the Barking Loungers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Cousin Jake at Performance Harley Davidson (807 N. Geddes St.), 6 p.m.
• Gunrunners at The Taste (318 E. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Nanni, Chuck Dorgan and Jessica Novak at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars and Josh Olmstead at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• T.J. Sacco at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• The Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8-10 p.m.
• The Cadleys at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.

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