Music in the 'Cuse: Monday and Tuesday

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, July 1

• Liverpool Community Orchestra at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Bronzetti Band at Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2

• Timeline at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (off Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• The Front Bottoms with Great Big Pile of Leaves and Kayleigh Goldsworthy at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Counting Crows and The Wallflowers at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $31, $41, $51.
• Frank and Burns at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que (246 W. Willow St.) (8:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 7 p.m.

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Sunday, June 30: Texaco Country Showdow at the Regional Market

The 32nd Annual Texaco Country Showdown and Howlin' Car Show takes place Sunday at the Syracuse Regional Market. This singing competition will feature Nashville duo, Walker McGuire as 20 competitors vie for prizes. The music event starts at 2 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. Admission is free.  

Balloon Festival

Eddie Money headlines Sunday as Balloonfest 2013 wraps up at Jamesville Beach Park (4110 West Shore Rd., Jamesville). The festival opens at 11 a.m. Mickey Thomas takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Music starts at 4:30 p.m. with Wild Honey, followed by Rock Bottom All-Stars (6:30 p.m.) . Admission is $10. Kids under 12 are admitted free.

Also Sunday

• Old-Time Music Jam at 5 p.m. Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• John Kirk and Trish Miller at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Case and Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Brian Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Flatface and The Shempdells at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, June 29: Tipp Hill Beer Fest, Balloon Fest and more

Summer has arrived in CNY and this weekend there's no shortage of great outdoor events to enjoy.  

Tipp Hill Beer Fest

Over 30 CNY area breweries will participate in the annual Tipp Hill Beer Fest outside Coleman's (100 South Lowell Ave.). Music will be provided by The Mere Mortals and Dark Hollow. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is $35 in advance.  

Balloon Festival

Starship with Mickey Thomas headlines Saturday as Balloonfest 2013 continues at Jamesville Beach Park (4110 West Shore Rd., Jamesville). The festival opens at 11 a.m. Mickey Thomas takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. Music starts at 4 p.m. with Victus, followed by Yankee Rebel (5:45 p.m.), and Under the Gun (7:30 p.m.). Admission is $10 per day, $20 for the weekend. Kids under 12 are admitted free.

 Also Saturday

• Outlaws Music featuring Bob Fleming and Lou Sacco at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $7.
• Genticorum at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13 for students.
• Turkuaz with the Fat Peace and Thru Spectrums at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

At the clubs

• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at VFW (516 State Route 31, Bridgeport), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.
• Dr Killdean at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Entourage at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• f5 at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band and MVBS All- Star Band at Herkimer County Fairgrounds (133 Cemetery Road, Frankfort), 11 a.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Corrado’s Restaurant, Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• LUC: Letizia’s Urban Country at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
Blues party; $5/cover.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Over the Top at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Party Sharks at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Paul Fey with Michael Sidello at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Secret O Life at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 6:30 p.m.
• Seeking Homer at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Bouckville Classics Car Show and Swap Meet (Route 20, Bouckville), 3 p.m.
• South Bay at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• The Gonstermachers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro).

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Friday, June 28: Lou Gramm at Balloon Fest 2013 and more

Lou Gramm headlines Friday as Balloonfest 2013 kicks off at Jamesville Beach Park (4110 West Shore Rd., Jamesville). The festival opens at 4 p.m. Gramm takes the stage at 9 p.m.

3 Inch Fury starts the music at 6 p.m. followed by Hard Promises (7:45 p.m.) Admission is $10 per day, $20 for the weekend. Kids under 12 are admitted free.

At the clubs

• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw with Ken Kellerman at Gance’s (Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Chapter 11 at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Chilly Kaya at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Frostbit Blue at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Greg Hoover and Todd Hobin at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Hillbilly Ron at Dox Grill (Pirates Cove, 9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 6 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Johnny Luber and the Luber Cators at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bella Cigna (301 Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Band at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Mark Nanni and Chuck Dorgan at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Outta the Red at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (Tiki Island Bar, 3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• The Fab Cats at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Case and Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Chillya Kaya at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Rain Lounge (103 N. Geddes St.), 10 p.m.
• The Cadleys at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• The Extremists at Tommy’s (145 Railroad St., Newark), 9 p.m.
• Time Served at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.

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Thursday. June 27: Travis Tritt at Turning Stone

Country singer Travis Tritt performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and

Travis Tritt

Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45, $50, and $60.

Also Thursday

• Mario DeSantis Orchestra at the Woods Road Gazebo (1000 Woods Road, Solvay), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Jucifer with Blood Money, Ebony Sorrow and Blood Sun Circle at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). 7 p.m.
• Taproot with Silent Season, The ActionBlast and bloodandstationwagons outdoors at Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walters Road, Lakeland), 7 p.m. - Free.
Start Making Sense with the Boatmen at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St., 8 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

At the clubs

• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6-10 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7-11 p.m.
• Billy Davidson and Steve Webb at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5:30-9 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.). Drag show.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5-9 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7-10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30-9 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6-9 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Duo at Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 6-9 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Marcellus Park (Platt Road, Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane Band at LaFayette Library (2577 Route 11 North, LaFayette), 7-8 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7-11 p.m.
• Sirsy at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6-9 p.m.
• Solar Garlic at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Sweet Lou at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 6:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.
• Webb and Davidson at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7-10 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

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

Monday, June 24

• Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert at Johnson Park,Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free.
• Tim and Myles Thompson at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Nation of Wealth with Xombie, TDK Thundakattz, Catastrophe Me and Agrestic at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

Tuesday, June 25

• Baldwinsville Pep Band as part of the annual Summer Concert Series event at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). Free.
• Fulton Chain Gang as part of the Concerts at the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater, off Wetzel Road, Liverpool, 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Toubab Krewe with Solaris and the Andrew and Noah Band at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 in advance, $15 at door.
• Frenay and Lenin at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7-10 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Restless Souls at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26

• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert at Johnson Park,Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes as part of the Concerts in the Park series at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• Ben Taylor with the Roses and Revolutions at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Southbay at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Steve Webb and Billy Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Tiger at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, June 23: Long Branch Jam

Music returns to Longbranch Park (3813 Longbranch Rd., Liverpool) with the first ever Long Branch Jam. Music runs from 1 to 11 p.m. Bands include The Shakedown (1:30 p.m.), Master Thieves (2:30 p.m.), Los Blancos (3:40 p.m.), EMEFE (4:50 p.m.), John Brown’s Body (6:30 p.m.) and Rusted Root (8:30 p.m.). Admission is $22 in advance, $30 at the gate.

Also Sunday

• Syracuse Polish Festival, Clinton Square, The Noise Boys (Noon), Lechowia Dance Company (1 p.m.), John Gora and Gorale (2 and 3:30 p.m.). Admission is free.
• 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.
• Oswego Valley Fiddlers at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Roard, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Zac Brown Band at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $29.50-$69.50.

At the clubs

• Backflash at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 4 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Flipside at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20. Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Hard Ride at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Joe Stanky and His Cadets at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Lake- House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Wally’s (5 State St., Auburn), 5 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 2 p.m.

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Saturday, June 22: Ian McLagan and Joey Molland in Cazenovia

Ian McLagan and Joey Molland from Faces and Badfinger perform Saturday at Cazenovia College's Catherine Cummings Theater (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia). Also performing are local musicians Jon Notarthomas and Paul Davie. The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $23. A can of food for Caz Cares would also be appreciated.

Also Saturday

• Syracuse Polish Festival at Clinton Square featuring Salt City Brass Noon, 2, 4 p.m.), Figiel Brothers Band (1, 3, 5 p.m.), Lenny Gomulka (7 and 8:30 p.m.), Al Piatkowski (8 p.m.).
• LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and De La Souls at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $25-$60.
• Inspiration on the Hill, a songwriting workshop with performances by Nancy Maliwesky, Melissa Grace Clark and Kathy Kellish, at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 2 p.m. - Donations appreciated.
• Born Cages with Phantom Chemistry and Science at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• The Glengarry Bhoys 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.
• McLovins at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $10 in advance, $13 at the door.
• Under the Gun at East Syracuse Fire Department Field Days, Loomis Field (608 Hartwell Ave.), 8 p.m.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Brass Exchange at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Bratz’n’Blondz at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, Fulton Chain Gang, Grit N Grace at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Dr Killdean at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• ESP at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Emerald City at Fulton Elks Lodge (57 Pierce Drive).
• f5 at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Fat Peace at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Timber Tavern Bar (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Duskee’s Sports Bar (8 Bridge St., Phoenix), 9:30 p.m.
• HIP-notics at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Homely Jones Band at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Jimi and Kelly at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at JP’s Bar and Grill (1706 Route 11, Hastings), 1 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Village Lanes (201 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Duo at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Madison Devine at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Mic Fury at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Quick Change with Willie “Taters” Mavins at Three Brothers Winery, Bagg Dare Wine Company (623 Lerch Road, Geneva), noon.
• Raised On Radio at The Groggery (2357 Poorman Road, Fayette), 9 p.m.
• Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 4 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Champion Speedway (344 East River Drive, Owego), 4:30 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation at Champion Speedway (344 East River Drive, Owego), 7 p.m.
• The Boatmen at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Camillians at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 8 p.m.
• The Guise at Green Lakes State Park (Route 290, Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
• The Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Club West (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 10 p.m.
• Time Served (Perry Mulhouser Band) at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6 p.m.
• WoodStone at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.

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Friday, June 21: Polish Festival and more

The 59th annual Syracuse Polish Festival starts at noon Friday with a raising of the Polish flag ceremony at City Hall. This great event features Polish food, beer, dancing, and of course, live music in Clinton Square. Today's enterment includes Melody Lane (4 p.m.) and Desire (a U2 Tribute band from Toronto - 7 p.m.)

Also Friday

• Brass Transit at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Brillz, Turnup, Chemicals of Creation and Natronic at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 in advance, $17 at the door.
• The Glengarry Bhoys 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.
• Leo Kottke at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m.

At the clubs

• Anna Vogel at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Brass Exchange at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Spencer’s Ali Club House Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Brian Alexander at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Candid at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Dear Mr Dead at Killer Pig Roast Fest (4449 West Hill Road, Locke).
• Emerald City at East Syracuse Fire Department Field Days (Loomis Field, 608 Hartwell Ave.), 8 p.m.
• ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge (40 Church St., Waterloo), 9:30 p.m.
• John Spillett and Dino Losito at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Juice Boxx at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Letizia at Turning Stone Steakhouse (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Road, Pulaski), 6:30 p.m.
• Mark Hoffman and Bob Purdy Duo at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Quick Change with Willie “Taters” Mavins at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• T Restless Souls at AC’s Lakeside Restaurant (2437 State Route 174, Marietta), 8 p.m.
• Rob and Stan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• The United Booty Foundation at Benjamin’s on Franklin (216 S. Franklin St.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) (9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Viral at 56 Main Street Pub (56 Main St., Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).

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Thursday, June 20: Aoife O'Donovan at the Westcott

The Crooked Still's Aoife O'Donovan performs a solo show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.).

Aoife O'Donovan

The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door.

Also Thursday

• Olde Tyme Fiddlers at the Northern Onondaga Public Library (5473 Library St, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• 3’s A Crowd at Camden Parks and Recreation, 6:30 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw with Ken Kellerman at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Code Red at East Syracuse Fire Department Field Days (Loomis Field, 608 Hartwell Ave.), 6:30 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorne at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson and Frankie Diamond at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Kim and Chris at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub (214 W. Water St.), 3 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, June 16: Father's Day Strawberry Fest and more

Swing This with Mark Hoffman

Swing This with Mark Hoffman headlines at the annual Father's Day Strawberry Festival at the Onondaga Town Gazebo (5020 ball Road). Music starts at 6 and admission is free. Strawberry shortcake will be on sale for $3.

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
• Guitar Concert at Solvay Public Library’s Community Room (615 Woods Road, Solvay), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Gretchen Koehler at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Roard, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Intronaut, Scale the Summit, Mouth of the Architect, Ebony Sorrow, Scio and Shores to Armageddon at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5 p.m. - $12.
• Maryna Mazhukhova at the Oaks at Menorah Park (18 Arbor Lane), 6 p.m. - Free.

At the clubs

• Biohazard, Sworn Enemy, Ghostship, Freya, The Storm, Egodestroys, Jonestown, Concrete, Forfeture, Rebuild, Before I Had Wings at Mac’ Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 1 p.m.
• Blarney Rebel Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Abe’s Waterfront (8527 Greig St., Sodus Point), 3 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Hired Guns at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 5 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 5 p.m.
• John Lerner at Suds Factory River Grill (3 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• John Thayer at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• NandV at AT Wally’s (5 State St., Auburn), 5 p.m.
• The Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Tiger at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Chill at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Vista Cruiser at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St. (Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Woodzstone at Cross Lake Inn (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, June 15: Todd Hobin and Greg Hoover at Kellish Hill Farms

Todd Hobin and Greg Hoover perform together Saturday at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius). Music starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also Saturday

• 95X Locals Only Party with Ah! Ethernauts, Cosmic Sea, Josh Coy, Anorexic Beauty Queen, How to Disappear Completely, Mouse House, Professional Victims and Ohne-Ka and the Burning River at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5 p.m. - $8.
• Pirate Jam at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - Free.
• Schola Cantorum of Syracuse at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students.
• Gretchen Wilson as part of a benefit for the Food Bank of Central New York at Vernon Downs Race Track (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Sanjuro Fields with Genitor and Anchorage Nebraska at Night Owls (3840 Route 11, Cortland), 9 p.m. - $3.

At the clubs

• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Farmers Market (72 S. Main St., Homer), 10 a.m.
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Damdog at Wolcott Strawberry Fest (Village Park, Wolcott), 1 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Betty Blue (1 W. Cayuga St., Moravia), 8 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner (Common Grounds, 35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.
• Dear Mr. Dead and Stone Soul Foundation at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Emerald City at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square)
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Piggy Pat’s Barbecue (3955 Edgebrook Place, New Hartford), 8:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf at Delta Lake Inn (8524 Fish Hatchery Road, Rome), 5:30 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30- p.m.
• Kathy G at DJ’s on the Blvd. (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 7 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 Clay Park Central (Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pfohl’s Beachouse, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at The Groggery (2357 Poorman Road, Fayette), 9 p.m.
• Pull the Plug at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Rains, Bloodandstationwagons, Caustic Method, Lake Effect Mud, Super Killer Robots at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Stevenson’s Airport Bar and Grill (7740 Ridge Road, Sodus), 10 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Hulbert House (106 Main St., Boonville), 9 p.m.
• Sanjuro Fields with Genitor and Anchorage Nebraska at Night Owls (3840 Route 11, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Street Corner Duo at Village Lanes (201 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• The Billionaires at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at opening for James Wesley and Justin Moore at Frogfest (135 Cemetery St., Frankfort), 3 p.m.
• The Headphones at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St. (Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Time Served at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 4 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave.), 1 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Pompey Field Days (Academy Street, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Vote for Pete at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• WoodStone at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road (Skaneateles), 9 p.m.

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Friday, June 14: The Drop: UV Foam Party at the Westcott

The Drop: UV Foam Party commences Friday at 8 p.m. at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Tickets are $25 in advance, $65 for VIP seating.

Also Friday

• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra at Driver’s Village (5885 E. Circle Drive, Cicero), 7:30 p.m. - $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students.
• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Agrestic at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Billionaires at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Brass Inc at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw with Ken Kellerman at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelbing at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Flipside at Highland Park Golf Club (3068 Franklin Street Road, Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Pompey Field Days (Academy Street, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Hendry at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Beau Vine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf and Matt Lomeo at Colgate Inn (1 Payne St., Hamilton), 7- p.m.
• Just Joe at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Petroff Blues Band at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Pour Whyte Trash at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Rebecca Keefe and Friends at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Rewired at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Sirsy at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 10 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation at American Legion Post 1552 (226 Rochester St., Hannibal), 7 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ).
• Tim Herron at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie opening for Joe Nichols at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Vista Cruiser at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Marble Hill Inn (4482 Marble Hill Road, Oneida).
• What About Bob at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Hairy Tony’s Pub (102 Main St., Cortland), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, June 13: Manhattan Transfer at the Palace

Jazz vocalist group Manhattan Transfer will entertain at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Pompey Field Days (Academy Street, Pompey), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.)
• Dan Elliott and Syracuse’s Pop Duo at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6:30 p.m.
• John Lerner at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Solo at Turning Stone Steakhouse (Exit 33, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Miss E and Off The Cuff at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Mood Swing Unplugged at Salina Library (100 Belmont St., Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• New Day at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Sirsy at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• The Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Tim Herron at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (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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Sunday, June 9: Delaney Brothers at St. Stephen's Church

Delaney Brothers Bluegrass perform a special show as part of the Arts and Music Festival at St. Stephen Lutheran Church (873 DeWitt St.). Music starts at 4 p.m. A $10 donation is requested.

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.
• Henry Jankiewicz at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Roard, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Voices of Tabernacle with the Sherburne Earlville High School Choir at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 3 p.m. - $12 adults, $7 students.
• Torche with Black Throat Wind at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Chief Bigway at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6-9 p.m.
• Cruise Control at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Syracuse’s Pop Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6-9 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• John Stevens and the Doubleshot Polka Band at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 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 Band at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Raised on Radio at Spinning Wheel (7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse), 1 p.m.
• Rob and Stan at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 59 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Hoosey’s (106 Williams St.), noon-3 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 5 p.m.
• Sweet Lou at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 2 p.m.

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Saturday, June 8: Loverboy headlines Taste of Syracuse

Loverboy headlines Saturday with a 9 p.m. show on the Main Stage at Taste of Syracuse in downtown Syracuse. There's music all day on three stages plus great food to sample from local restaurants. Admission is free. For a complete schedule, click here.

Also Saturday

• Folk Music Concert with Ed Becker and Steve Ekeyon the lawn of the United Church of Christ (108 Malden Road, Mattydale), 11 a.m. - Free admission.
• God’s Country Ramblers at the Hillview Community Church (7382 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - donations of non-perishable food items for Baldwinsville food pantries appreciated.
• Joe Louis Walker Band at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students..
• Ellis Paul at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $16 seniors, $10 students, free under age 18.

At the clubs

• Black Water Blues Band at JP’s Bar and Grill, 1706 Route 11, Hastings), 5 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• ESP at Bistro Elephant, 238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant, 104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Sacred Heart Church (8229 Brewerton Road, Cicero), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Mobius Jones at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Papa Joe Trio at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Quick Change with Willie “Taters” Mavins at American Legion (109 Fayette St., Manlius), 4-8 p.m.
• Raised on Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Right Turn at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Rocket Boyz and Blister 78 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb at Verona Firemen’s Field Days (Rock Road, Verona), 7-11 p.m.
• The Camillians at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Green Lakes State Park (Route 290, Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Village Lanes, 201 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 9 p.m.

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Friday, June 7: Marshall Tucker headlines Taste of Syracuse

Taste of Syracuse, the first festival of the season kicks off Friday at noon downtown in Clinton Square. The Marshall Tucker Band headlines Friday's lineup with a show starting at 9:30 p.m. on the Main stage. Here's the full lineup:

Main Stage

• 12:00 - TJ Sacco (duo)
• 4:45 - Wild Honey
• 6:15 - Hobo Graffiti
• 7:30 - Under the Gun
• 9:30 - Marshall Tucker Band

Erie Stage

• 12:00 - Mike Place (solo)
• 4:15 - Tim Herron Corp
• 5:30 - Turnip Stampede
• 6:45 - Driftwood
• 8:15 - The Goonies
• 9:45 - Sophistafunk

Clinton Stage

• 12:00 - Just Joe
• 1:40 - Breadon Gait and Julia Goodwin
• 4:45 - Brownskin Band
• 6:15 - The Shakedown
• 8:00 - Stroke
• 9:30 - Primetime

Taste of Syracuse continues Saturday. Admission is free.

Also Friday

• Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Miss May I and Affiance at the Regional Market’s F Shed (2100 Park St.), 6 p.m. - $29 at the gate.
• Connor Christian and Southern Gothic with Silent Fury at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• The Steel Wheels at Kirkland Art Center (East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Gonstermachers as part of fundraiser at the ArtRage Gallery (505 Hawley St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the clubs

• Black Water Blues Band at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant, 11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon, 55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at The Ridge Tavern, 1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge, 7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at UNC, 125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Dam Dog at Village Tavern, 6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 6:30
• Dan Elliott at Castaways, 916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7
• Dave Hawthorn at Redwood Bar and Grill, 249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 8 p.m.
• Dave Robertson and Melissa Sieling at Sparky Town, 324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club, 201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Bella Cigna, 301 Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Anchor Bar and Grill, 720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar, 1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at JP’s Tavern, 109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio at Creekside Books and Coffee, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Solvay High School, 600 Gertrude Ave., Solvay), 5 p.m.
• Last Call at Buffalo’s, 2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Stone Lounge, 128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Mark Sims at Western Ranch Motor Inn, 1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cross Lake Inn and Marina, 3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Yesterday’s Royal, 14 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• South Bay at Bull and Bear Roadhouse, 6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Coachmen at Beginnings II, 6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 6-9:30 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que, 246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Fat Bobs at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub, 214 W. Water St.), 5 p.m.
• The Fat Peace at Club West, 6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• The Mix Tapes at Bull and Bear Roadhouse, 6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at Asil’s Pub, 220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• The Starlight Band as part of the Relay for Life of Solvay-Geddes-Westvale at Solvay High School (600 Gertrude Ave., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Viral at Nothin’ Fancy Bar, 10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9:30 p.m.

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Thursday, June 6: Live music at area clubs

It's almost the weekend and what better way to kick it off than with some great live music. Here's what's
going on:

• Kyle Adem at the Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall, 159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at Castaways, 916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx, 323 N. Clinton St.).
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern, 204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m..
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Borio’s Restaurant, 8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Jason Barady and Nick Piccinni at PJ’s Pub and Grill, 116 Walton St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Mere Mortals and Virgil Cain at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub, 100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Kosta’s Bar and Grill, 85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Western Ranch Motor Inn, 1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Woodstone at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, June 2: Manlius Pebble Hill Jazz Fest

The William Gorman Band and Noah Kellman and his New York City-based trio Squid perform

Sunday as part of the Manlius Pebble Hill School Jazz Fest. The event starts at 3 p.m. in the school's auditorium at 5300 Jamesville Rd. Admission is free.

Also Sunday

• Mike Zito and the Wheel at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - Potluck supper at 5 p.m., $5.
• Kathy Selby and Crooked Sixpence at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Roard, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Four on the Floor at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel Duo withMike Vincitore and Charley Orlando at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.

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