Thursday, August 1: Free outdoor concerts in and around the 'Cuse

August is here and the summer concert season is in full swing. Here are some free outdoor shows to enjoy this first day of August.

• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Ryder Park (5400 Butternut Drive, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m.
• Mario DeSantis Orchestra at Sullivan Park (Lake and Jill streets, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m.
• Woodshed Profits at the Village Green (11 Payne St., Hamilton), 6:30 p.m.
• The Blacklites concert at Dunk and Bright (2648 S. Salina St.) originally scheduled for August 1 has been postponed to August 8 due to inclement weather forecast.

Also Thursday

• NKOTB, 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men at Times Union Center, Albany $26.50-89.50.
• String Fling at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (Aug. 1 - 4), $75 weekend, $40 per day at the gate
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorne at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• John Spillett Party Band at Marcellus Park (Platt Road, Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Mark Macri at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 7 p.m.
• Micaroni-Vulcano Duo at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at JP’s Pub (1709 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mike Romano and Friends at Boxing Hall of Fame (360 W. Peterboro St., Canastota), 6:30 p.m.
• New Day at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Ted Yandeau at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 6 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Saranac Brewery (830 Varick St., Utica), 6 p.m.
• The Joe Whiting Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 31: The Black Crowes at CMAC and more

The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and The London Souls perform at the Constellation Brands-

Letizia and the Z Band

Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua). The show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25-$49.50.

Also Wednesday

• Letizia and the Z Band at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Better Than Bowling at the Village of Manlius Amphitheater (Swan Pond, 1 Arkie Albanese Drive, Manlius), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at the Village Gazebo (1208 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• I Am Fool. at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free. 

At the clubs

• Chris Terra Band at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and The Monterays at Camillus Municipal Building (4600 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Dave Ball at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• George Leija at Baldwinsville Farmers Market (Oswego and East Genesee streets, Baldwinsville), 4 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Goettel Park (Route 11, Central Square), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Throwback Thursday with DJ Deluxe at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.) 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Full Spectrum Entertainment at TGIFridays, Shoppingtown Mall (3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 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 Concert Calendar starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated

Monday, July 15

• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Chapman Park’s new pavilion, Route 31, Lakeport. Free. 633-0130.
   at Chapman Park’s new pavilion (Route 31, Lakeport), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Native Man and the Funky White Band at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free. 
• Weekend Pass at Henley Park (Lock Street, Phoenix), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 16

• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m. - Free
• Fulton Chain Gang at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• America’s Most Wanted Festival with Li’l Wayne at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $29.75- $99.75.
• Rob and The Jays at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.

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Sunday, July 28: SummerJam Revisted

Get ready to relive the amazing Watkins Glen SummerJam, which took place 40 years ago to the day at SummerJam Revisited. The show will feature Dark Hollow as the Grateful Dead, Los Blancos with Scott Ebner as The Band, and The Barndogs with Sue Royal and Chad Mac as the Allman Brothers, performing in the original show order with original set lists. Music starts at 1 p.m. and admission is $20. Credit for the event goes to Dave Frisina, of WXTL-FM 105.9 (The Rebel), who suggested this after Salt City Waltz. Sounds like a great time!

Also Sunday

• 'American Idol's' Elise Testone at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
• Harborfest wraps up in Oswego. Click here for a schedule of events. 
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at  5 p.m. - $5.
• Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $22.50-$79.
• One Republic, Mayer Hawthorne, and Churchill at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $20-$39.50.
• Riff Raff  with DJ Slink, Turnup, Jay Foss, Go Go Gadget and Pink Packet at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• Chris Taylor at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 1 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Izzo’s White Barn Winery (6624 Cayuga Road, Cayuga), 3 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4-7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4-7 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 4 p.m.
• Jodogs at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• John Lernero at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 2 p.m.
• John Spillett and Andrew Carroll at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Kay and The Kavemen at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 12:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Road, Pulaski), 6:30 p.m.
• Mike and Charlie at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Mike Sims at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 3 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Cross Lake Inn (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Nedrowfest: A Family Friendly Festival at Eagle Life Center (6140 S. Salina St., Nedrow), 1 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseeds at Boonville Hotel (103 Water St., Boonville), 3 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation at Oswego Harborfest, 3 p.m.
• The Barndogs, Los Blancos, Dark Hollow at Cazenovia Ski Club (5152 Rathbun Road, Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• The Coachmen at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 5 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Tiger at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• Tom Barnes at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, July 27: Harborfest continues in Oswego

There's plenty to do and see at the 26th annual Harborfest continues in Oswego. Tonight is the spectacular Grucci Family fireworks show (9:30 p.m.) plus live entertainment on various stages. Click here for a complete entertainment schedule.  

Also Friday

• 2013 Fiddlers’ Picnic Festival continues at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola) Thursday at 5 p.m. The event features workshops, open mikes, dances and performances by Don Perkins. The event runs through Sunday. Tickets are $8 per day and $20 for the weekend.   
• Mike MacDonald at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $7.
• Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon, and Fastball at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7:30 p.m. - $17-$36.50.
• Suzy Bogguss at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $30 for adults, $25 for students.
• The Melvins at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
• Symphoria plus fireworks at the Fort Stanwix National Monument (112 E. Park St., Rome), 8 p.m. - Free. 

At the clubs

• Backflash at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at VFW, Mattydale (2000 Lemoyne Ave., Syracuse), 1 p.m.
• St. Jude’s children’s benefit. Black Water Blues Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Bob Perry’s All-Star Review at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20. Marcellus), 4 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Emerson Park (6914 East Lake Road, Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon
• Entourage at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• f5 at Harborfest, Oswego, 3:30 p.m.
• Grind at Greene’s Ale House (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Hendry at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Joe Angerosa at Elvis Presley tribute, Memorial Park (North Street, Cleveland), 5 p.m.
• Johnny Luber and the Luber Cators at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Corrado’s Restaurant (Riverforest Park, 9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Crossroads Bar and Grill (3120 N. Triphammer Road, Lansing), 9 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge (40 Church St., Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• South Bay at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• The Coachmen at Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.), 8 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Oswego Harborfest, 5 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Tuck and Patti at Stella Maris Retreat Center (130 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 pm.
• Wayback Machine at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).
• West End Rockers at Cross Lake Campgrounds (12946 Dugar Road, Cato), 7p.m.
• WoodStone at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 1 p.m.

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Friday, July 26: Blue Oyster Cult at Harborfest and more

There's plenty to do and see at the 26th annual Oswego Harborfest gets up to speed Friday. Headliners include Foghat (8 p.m.) and Blue Oyster Cult (9:30 p.m.) on the NRG Lakeview stage  in Breitbeck Park.  Click here for a complete entertainment schedule.  

Also Friday

•  Guy Davis at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. - Free.
• Jazz Up Your Lunch with Stan Colella’s All- Star Band at downtown’s Armory Square. 12:15 p.m. - Free.
• 95X Locals Only Party with Godbelow, Era, Jonestown, Suicidal Tendencies tribute band Institutionalized and All the King’s Horses at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Dancing Under the Stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra at Sunnycrest Rink (Robinson Street), 7 pm. - Free.
• The Avett Brothers and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $17-$36.50.
• Storm Cell with Her Tragic Murder and Join or Die at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m.  - $10. 
• 2013 Fiddlers’ Picnic Festival continues at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola) Thursday at 5 p.m. The event features workshops, open mikes, dances and performances by Don Perkins. The event runs through Sunday. Tickets are $8 per day and $20 for the weekend.  

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Agrestic at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen and Dave “Big D” Schneider at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Brass Exchange at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Spencers Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw 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.
• Chris Darrow Chemical Company, Molly’s Way, Undergang, Nails in the Pulpit, Insufficient Funds at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Remember Big 6 Country Fair (Main Street, Auburn), 6 p.m.
• George Leija at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 5 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 8 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• John Spillett and Dino Losito at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Kevin Sheridan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• LuBossa at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Club West (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mark Sims at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Mike Sims and Scotty Trudell at DJ’s on the Blvd. (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 5 p.m.
• Miss E. and Off the Cuff at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 8 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool).
• Shakedown Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Street Level at Gibby’s Irish Pub (8 W Second St., Oswego), 5 p.m.
• The Action at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb at Camden Parks and Recreation (Route 13, Camden), 7p.m.
• The Camillians at Burdick’s Tavern (6600 S. Salina St., Nedrow), 8 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Hanover Square (Water Street), 7 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) (8:30 p.m.
• Todd Hobin and Greg Hoover at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• Urban Knight Punks at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Vote for Pete at Henley Park (Lock Street, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, July 25: Medicine Wheel at the Westcott

Medicine Wheel

Medicine Wheel headlines at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Dead-Phish Project and We Are Frequency open the show, which starts at 8 p.m.

Harborfest kicks off in Oswego

The 26th edition of Oswego’s Harborfest gets underway Thursday with opening ceremonies on the NRG Oswego Harbor Power Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park. The entertainment includes the Devonshires and Van Halen Nation. Click here for a complete entertainment schedule.  

Also Thursday

• 2013 Fiddlers’ Picnic Festival kicks off at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola) Thursday at 5 p.m. The event features workshops, open mikes, dances and performances by Don Perkins. The event runs through Sunday. Tickets are $8 per day and $20 for the weekend. 
• Jazz Up Your Lunch with Stan Colella’s All-Star Band at downtown’s Pebble Park, 12:15 p.m. - Free
• The Maybelle at the Village Green (11 Payne St., Hamilton), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• The Other Guise at Sullivan Park (Lake and Jill streets, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Thunder Canyon at Ryder Park (5400 Butternut Drive, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Symphoria at Allyn Arena (97 State St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m. - Free
• New Country Rehab at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• Bernie Clark and the Rhythm Sharks at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Bobby Paice at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 6:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Ontario County Fair (2820 County Road 10, Canandaigua), 6:30 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Tiki Lounge, Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton ), 6:30 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.
• The Ripcords at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7p.m.
• Mere Mortals and Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Paul Case at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• The Sauce Boss at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and Chad Mac at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 24: Leon Russell at the Palace Theatre

Leon Russell

Blues rocker Leon Russell performs at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.

Also Wednesday

• The Revivalists with Vapor Eyes and The Details at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 pm. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Manlius Amphitheater (Swan Pond), 1 Arkie Albanese Drive, Manlius, 6:30  p.m.- Free
• Mickey Vendetti and the Goodtime Band at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Southern Comfort at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Lee Terrace Band at the food court at Shoppingtown Mall (3649 Erie Blvd. E.), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Jazz up Your lunch featuring the 42nd Infantry Division Band at downtown’s Clinton Square, 12:15 p.m. - Free

At the clubs

• Chad Bradshaw with Ken Kellerman at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• John Spillett Party Band at Camillus Municipal Building (4600 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Mike Sims at Camillus Erie Canal Park (5750 Devoe Road, Camillus), 5:30-7 p.m.
• Karaoke with Full Spectrum Entertainment at TGIF Fridays (Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike with Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 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 Concert Calendar.

starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated

Monday, July 22

• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Thunder Canyon at Chapman Park’s new pavilion (Route 31, Lakeport), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Jon Seiger’s All-Stars at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free. 
• Jazz Up Your Lunch with Stan Colella’s All-Star Band at downtown’s Clinton Square, 12:15 p.m. - Free

Tuesday, July 23

• Joe Whiting Band at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m. - Free
• Toby Franklin Band at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at William Park (Lakeshore Road, Cicero), 6 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Hoopes Park (Walnut Street and South Herman Avenue, Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach).
• Noisy Boys at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• The Extremists at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Sylvan Beach Gazebo (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Jazz Up Your Lunch with Stan Colella’s All-Star Band at downtown’s Clinton Square, 12:15 p.m. - Free

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Sunday, July 21: Old School rapper Coolio at the Westcott

Old school rapper Coolio headlines at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). K.B., The Game is Greene

and Sophistafunk open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also Sunday

• Saint Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival at the church at 4988 Onondaga Rd., noon - 7 p.m.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck supper at 5 p.m., $5.
• Eileen Nicholson at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Bronzetti Band with drummer Jimmy Johns at St. Matthew’s School (214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse), 3 p.m. - $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, children free.
• Sub Rosa Sessions with Arborea and Amanda Rogers at SubCat Studios (219 S. West St.), 6 p.m. - $20.
• Toby Keith and Kip Moore at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $28.75-$73.75.

At the clubs

• Amahoro at Syracuse Nationals (New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.), 10 a.m.
• Chief Bigway at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and The Monterays at Syracuse Nationals, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), noon p.m.
• Donnie P and Celebration Polka at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways 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.
• John Lerner at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 4 p.m.
• John Spillett and John Leroy at Bluewater Grill (11 W Genesee St, Skaneateles), 5 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.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Lucia and Levi. 5 pm at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Suds Factory River Grill (3 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• Mike Sims at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 3 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Borio’s Restaurant, 8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Mike Romano and Friends at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Frank’s Moondance Tavern, 2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• The Extremists at Dewey’s 3rd Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls), 6 p.m.
• The Fab Cats at Onondaga Park Gazebo (Roberts Avenue), 7 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Castaways, 916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Tiger at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove, 9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, July 20: Candlelight Series kicks off

Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb kick off the Candlelight Series in Armory Square (West Jefferson and Franklin Streets). Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Also Saturday

• Saint Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival at the church at 4988 Onondaga Rd., noon - 10 p.m.
• Drumming Circle at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park (3883 Stone Quarry Road, Cazenovia), 4:30 p.m. - Free.
• Parrots of the Caribbean at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 5 p.m. - $7 for adults, free under age 12.
• Woods Valley Summer Concert Series featuring the Heartbeat Band and the Boxed Set at Woods Valley Ski Area (9074 Dopp Hill Road, Westernville), 7 p.m. - $5.
• Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $25-$30 for adults, $23 for students.
• Steely Dan at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) 93355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua0, 7 p.m. - $30-$96.

At the clubs

• Amanda Ashley at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 8 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), noon
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Cobblerockers at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott Duo at Syracuse Nationals, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• El Kabong Rides Again at Syracuse Nationals, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2:30 p.m.
• Emerald City at Fox Fest (3242 Fox Road).
• Flipside at Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 8 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Turning Stone Steakhouse (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Kay and the Kavemen. 9 pm at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 9 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville).
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Syracuse Nationals, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9 p.m.
• Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Silent Fury at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Soul Injection at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Syracuse Nationals (New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.), noon
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Fox Fest (3242 Fox Road), 7 p.m.
• The Dented at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• The Original Kane at Syracuse Nationals (New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd.), 11:30 a.m. p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, July 19: Further at CMAC and more

Bob Weir and Phil Lesh's Further performs at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts

h Center (CMAC), (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 to $60.

Also Friday

• Saint Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival at the church at 4988 Onondaga Rd., 4 -10 p.m.
• Dancing Under the Stars featuring the Stan Colella Orchestra at Sunnycrest Rink (Robinson Street), 7 p.m. - Free.
• The Jonas Brothers at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $29.50-$99.50.
• Jeffrey Foucault and Cold Satellite at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Jesse Lege and Joel Savoy Band at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $16 to $23.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Amy Lynn Duo at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville).
• Anna Vogel Band at bc Restaurant, 247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• Code Red at Syracuse Nationals, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Code Red at Daniella’s Steakhouse (670 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Oswego Farmers Market (48 W First St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) (7 p.m..
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal, 13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Dear Mr Dead with Lowkey at Ivan’s Bar and Grill (206 S. Main St., Cortland), 8 p.m.
• Del Sexton at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).
• Fab Five Paul at Castaways, Tiki Island Bar, 916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Gallows Road at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Henley Park (Lock Street, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 7 p.m.
• I Am Fool at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Infinity at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at The Pour House (43 Canal St., Lyons), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stingers Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Syracuse Nationals, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 10 a.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pulaski Farmers Market, South Park (17 Forest Drive, Pulaski), 5 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Club Aqua (355 Route 8, Bridgewater), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Soul Risin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and The Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• The Cadleys at Gance’s at Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, 5:30 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Valley Field Days (Meachem Field, West Seneca Turnpike), 7 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• Timeline at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Tom Eagan at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Unsung Heroes and Vote For Pete at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.

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Thursday, July 18: Fritz's Polka Band in Lakeland and more

Fritz's Polka Band performs at Lakeland Park (Alhan Parkway, Lakeland) as part of the 2013 Geddes Summer Concert Series. The free show starts at 6:30 p.m.  

Also Thursday

• Code Red at Sullivan Park (Lake and Jill streets, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes at Ryder Park (5400 Butternut Drive, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Americana Festival of Music with Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Ryan Bingham at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $30-$79.50.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Unplugged at Lakeland Park (Albany Street, Cazenovia), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at Sullivan Park (Lake Street, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott with Mark Nanni at Regional Market (2100 Park St.), 2 p.m.
• Dave Ball at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Emerald City at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool).
• Flipside at Syracuse Nationals, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 4 p.m.
• Flipside Lite at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• HIP-notics at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Riverside Inn (930 S. First St., Fulton), 6:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at AC’s Lakeside Restaurant (2437 State Route 174, Marietta), 8 p.m.
• John Spillett and Tom Witkowski at Turning Stone Steakhouse (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Moonshine River Band at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Table Top Three at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• The Boatmen at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• The Bomb at Shots (700 Varick St., Utica), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 17: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Lots of live music in CNY this mid-July Wednesday. Here's what's going on:

Mark Zane

• Mark Zane at Baldwinsville Farmers Market (Oswego and East Genesee streets, Baldwinsville), 5 p.m.
• Timeline at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Michael Houston and Anjela Lynn at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Drumming Circle with Josh Ely  at the Cazenovia Village Center, Cazenovia, 5 p.m. - Free.
• School of Ants Band at the food court at Shoppingtown Mall (3649 Erie Blvd. E.), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Def Leppard, Slash, Myles Kennedy, The Conspirators at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $30-$125. 

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 6 p.m.
• Sirsy at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Street Level at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Floyd Town Park (8299 Old Floyd Road, Rome), 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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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

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

starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated

Monday, July 15

• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• The Fab Cats at Chapman Park’s new pavilion (Route 31, Lakeport), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• The Coachmen at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free. 

Tuesday, July 16

• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m. - Free
• The Other Guise at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Daughtry, 3 Doors Down, Halestorm, Bad Seed Rising at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $20-$65. 
• Motley Crue at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 7:30 p.m. - $54.50. 
• Mike Tramp at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 7 p.m. - $20 show and dinner, $10 show only.
• Dave Hawthorn at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• WoodStone at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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The New York Country Jam wraps up Sunday with a full roster of  with local and national acts, including Bob Greco Band (noon), Custom Taylor Band (1:30 p.m.), LoCash Cowboys (2:30 p.m.), Kellie Pickler (4 p.m.), Easton Corbin (5:30 p.m.), and Chris Young (7 p.m.).

The jam takes place at Chevy Court on the grounds of the New York State Fair. Tickets are $69 for Sunday's shows.

Also Sunday

• Baby Boomers Summer Jam benefit for the American Cancer Society with The Coachmen. Silver Reef, American Eagle band, The Other Guise, Loose and more at the Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 1 p.m - $5.
• JASS Summer Jam at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd.), 1 p.m.
• Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with. Rob Zombie, Mastodon and others at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 1 p.m. - $35-$105.
• Roger Perrault at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• MC Chris with Dr. Awkward, Jesse Dangerously, Tribe One and Fugulele at the Westcott Theater, (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 in advance, $14 at the door.

At the clubs

• Charley Orlando at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Brian Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Eddie Fagan at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Flatface and the Shempdells and Hard Ride at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways 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.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4-8 p.m.
• John Spillett and Andrew Carroll at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 1 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band as part of the Boilermaker post-race party at F.X. Matt Brewing Company (811 Edward St., Utica), 9 a.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 1 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.
• Mic Fury at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Floyd Firemen’s Field Days (State Route 365, Rome), 6:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 2 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, July 13: Billy Currington headlines Country Jam

The New York Country Jam kicks into high gear Saturday with local and national acts, including Fulton Chain Gang (noon), TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys (1:30 p.m.), Jason Thomas (3 p.m.), Love and Theft (4 p.m.), Lauren Alaina (5:30 p.m.), Uncle Kracker (7 p.m.), and Billy Currington (9 p.m.).

The jam takes place at Chevy Court on the grounds of the New York State Fair. Tickets are $69 for Saturday's shows.


Also Saturday

• Living on a Bad Name with 3 Inch Fury at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 5 p.m. - $7 adults, free under age 12.
• Earth Crisis with Shai Hallud, White Widows and Thy Will Be Done at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
• Daughtry, 3 Doors Down, Halestorm at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 7 p.m. - $45-$65.
• Train, Michael Franti and Spearhead at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $20.
• Joe Driscoll and the Fabulous Ripcords at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. $10 in advance, $12.50 at the door.
• Fun and Tegan and Sara at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $25-$40.
• Sweet. Sat with Kat Tale, What About Bob and Odd Man Out at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 8 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
• Symphoria at Beard Park (Lincoln Avenue, Fayetteville), 8 p.m. - Free. 

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• 3’s A Crowd at River Forest Campgrounds (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Apple Station Winery (5279 Cross Road, Cayuga), 7 p.m.
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon
• Emerald City at Volney Firemen’s Field Days (3002 State Route 3 East, Volney).
• f5 at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Fate at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Volney Firemen’s Field Days (3002 State Route 3 East, Volney), 4 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at DJ’s Inn (2208 Lemoyne Ave, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Turning Stone Steakhouse (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 pm.
• JD and Rollin South at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Cavallario’s Steak and Seafood House (24 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 6 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Association Island Resort, 15530 Snowshoe Road, Henderson Harbor), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s, 611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cold Spring Harbor Marina, 3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 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 Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30 p.m.
• Pack the Pantry: Benefit Concert at Reese’s Dairy Bar (1422 Clark Street Road, Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Tramontane Cafe (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8:30 p.m.
• Stone Dead Forever, Jayne Dracula, Institutionalized, Powerslave, Recycled Zombies at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation at The Columbia (Columbia and State streets, Utica), 10 p.m. -$5/ cover.
• Suited Stranger and Lee Terrace at Funk N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 7:30 p.m.
• The Boatmen at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• The Bomb at Madison County Fair (Fairgrounds Road, Brookfield), 9 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang withMolly Hatchet at Frost Ridge Campgrounds (8101 Conlon Road, LeRoy), 4 p.m.
• The Shakedown at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys withBriana Jessie at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Viral withMissing Element at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.

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Friday, July 12: New York Country Jam kicks off at the NYS Fairgrounds

Bring on the country music! The three-day New York Country Jam kicks off at 6 p.m. at Chevy Court on the grounds of the New York State Fair. Friday is tribute band day with performances from Simply Faith (6 p.m.), Fresh Horses (7:30 p.m.), and Adam D. Tucker (9:30 p.m.). Admission is $29 for Friday only, $99 for a three-day pass. Residents of Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison Counties are admitted free Friday.

Also Friday

• Balloon Farms and Everyday Riffs with Bruce Coville narrating the East Coast debut of Dan Lawitts’ concert at First Presbyterian Church (27 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m. - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students, $20 family.
• Brad Paisley, Chris Young and Lee Brice at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $35.50-$79.50.
• Dancing Under the Stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra At Sunnycrest Rink (Robinson Street), 7 p.m. - Free.
• April Sun Band at the Redhouse Arts Center Cafe (219 S. West St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Della Mae at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 8 p.m.
• 3 Inch Fury at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Austin John Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band and JD and Rollin South at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Flipside at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:15 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beau- Vine Chophouse andWine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• John Spillett and Dino Losito at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn and the Talentedones at Metro Lounge (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Simplelife at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• Smokin at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Southbay at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Sweet Lou at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Boatmen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Bog Brothers at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• The Bomb at Floyd Firemen’s Field Days (State Route 365, Rome), 7 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 6 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang withMark Wills and Steve Holy at Madison County Fair (Fairgrounds Road, Brookfield), noon
• The Smoking Loons at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 7:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys withBriana Jessie at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Skiff’s (37 James St., Alexandria Bay).

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Thursday, July 11: Free summer concerts in and around the 'Cuse

Summer is here and that means free outdoor concerts. Here are a few to check out Thursday:

Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Ryder Park

• Isreal Hagan and Stroke as part of the DeWitt Concert Series at Ryder Park (5400 Butternut Drive, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at Sullivan Park (Lake and Jill streets, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m.
• Soda Ash Six as part of the Geddes Summer Concert Series at the St. Charles Church and School parking lot (417 S. Orchard Road, Westvale), 6:30 p.m.
• The Vanderbuilts at Lakeland Park Pavilion, Cazenovia, 7 p.m.
• Symphoria at the Village Green (11 Payne St., Hamilton), 8 p.m.
• Honkey Tonk Hindooz at Clifford Field, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Bratz N Blondz at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliot and Wayne Muller at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Clifford Field (81 Mary St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• Jodogs in the Boneyard at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 6 p.m.
• John Lerner at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Letizia at Turning Stone Steakhouse (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mic Fury at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Hoosey’s (106 Williams St.), 7 p.m.
• Sirsy at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• The Fab Cats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 10: New Riders at the Westcott and more

New Riders of the Purple Sage return to the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) to headline a show that

also features Two-Hour Delay and Formula 5. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door.

Also Wednesday

• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at the Concerts in the Park series at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Fab Five Paul and Magical Mystery Tour at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Chuck Dean Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Hanlon Park (500 McCool Ave., East Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 5 p.m.
• Kevin Barrigar at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 8 p.m.
• The HIP-Notics at Goettel Park (Route 11, Central Square), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Webb and Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

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

Monday, July 8

• Excelsior Cornet Band at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Smokin’ at the Chapman Park pavilion (Route 31, Lakeport), 6:30 p.m. - Free admission.

Tuesday, July 9

• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (off Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Prime Time at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m. - Free.

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Sunday, July 7: Lots of live music in and around the 'Cuse

Jazz Fest is history, but that doesn't mean a lack of live music in CNY. Here's what's going on:

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• Black River Valley Fiddlers at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Case and Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorne at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Dear Mr Dead, The Bunny The Bear at Uptown Theater (2014 Genesee St., Utica), 6:30 p.m.
• George Leija and The Country Castaways Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Joanne Perry and The Combination at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Cavallario’s Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 4 p.m.
• Off the Reservation at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Paul Cebar and The Milwaukeans at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Quickchange with Willie “Taters” Mavins at Dox Grill (Pirates Cove, 9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at White Lake Inn (Route 28 N, Forestport), 5 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 2 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.

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Saturday, July 6: Taylor Dayne at Jazz Fest and much more

It's day three of the 2013 M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest at Jamesville Beach State Park (4110 West Shore Manor Road, Jamesville) and there's literally music all day long! Taylor Dayne headlines Saturday with a 9:30 p.m. performance.

Also scheduled to perform: the Liverpool High School Stage Band (3 p.m.), Oswego High School Jazz Ensemble (4 p.m.), Five to Life (5 p.m.), Brubeck Brothers Quartet (6:30 p.m.), and Ronnie Laws (8 p.m.).

Gates open at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Also Saturday

• Benefit for Leroy Noftell (American Legion Post 317, Jordan Road and School St., Skaneateles Falls), noon - $10.
• Megadeth, Black Label Society, Device, Hellyeah, Newsted, and Death Division at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 4;30 p.m. - $25-$45.
• Woods Valley Summer Concert Series with Pocket Change (6 p.m.), Birdseed Bandits (8 p.m.) and Nick, Nigel and Braids (10 p.m.), 5 p.m. - $8 for adults, $4 for ages 7-12, free for under age 6.
• Sweetback Sisters at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13for students.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• 21st Century Cowboys at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Tony Harper’s Clam Shack (3062 Main St., Old Forge), 9 p.m.
• Crooked Keel at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8-11:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Izzo’s White Barn Winery (6624 Cayuga Road, Cayuga), 5:30 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Jim Van Arsdale at Creekside Books (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Corrado’s Restaurant, Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 7 p.m.
• Letizia at Turning Stone Steakhouse (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Max and Kelly at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• New Day at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at The Crow’s Nest (415 Boodys Hill Road, Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Soul Injection at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St, Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Street Level at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay).
• WoodStone at Three Brothers Winery, Bagg Dare Wine Company (623 Lerch Road, Geneva), noon

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Friday, July 5: Grandmothers of Invention at Jazz Fest and more

It's day two of the 2013 M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest at Jamesville Beach State Park (4110 West Shore Manor Road, Jamesville) and there's literally music all day long! The Grandmothers of Invention headline  with a performance at 9:30 p.m.

The Verizon Main Stage Lineup also includes the Paul V. Moore High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble (3 p.m.), Fayetteville-Manlius High School Jazz Ensemble (4 p.m.), Giacomo Gates (5 p.m.), Sophistafunk (6:30 p.m.), and The Yellowjackets (8 p.m.)

Gates open at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Also Friday

• Kid Rock, Kool and the Gang, Uncle Kracker at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 6:345 p.m. - $24.
• Dancing Under the Stars with the Stan Colella Orchestra at Sunnycrest Rink (Robinson Street), 7 p.m. - Free.

At the clubs

• Barnes Project at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Sharp Dressed Penguins at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St, Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Street Level at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego ), 9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Springside Inn (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Webb and Davidson at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, July 4: Jazz Fest gets underway in Jamesville

The 2013 M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest kicks off Thursday at Jamesville Beach State Park (4110 West Shore Manor Road, Jamesville). The Doobie Brothers headline the first day's lineup with a performance at 9:30 p.m.

The Verizon Main Stage Lineup also includes the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Stan Colella All-Star Band (4 p.m.), West Coast Cool with Manhattan Transfer’s Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winklet and the Rick Montalbano Trio (5 p.m.), Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band (I.S.B.) (6:30 p.m.), and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (8 p.m.). Admission is free

At the clubs

• Alibi at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St, Sylvan Beach), 8 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and The Monterays at Village of Manlius Amphitheater (1 Arkie Albanese Drive), noon
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Skaneateles Village Park (West Genesee Street, Skaneateles), 8 p.m.
• 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.
• Jam Factor at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Devaney’s Barbecue (9347 Stickel Road, Weedsport), 6 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 5 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Village of Manlius Amphitheater (1 Arkie Albanese Drive), 7 p.m.
• Midnite Legion Band at Bob’s Barbeque (Route 281 Homer), 4 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Tony Harper’s Clam Shack (3062 Main St., Old Forge), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Creekside Books (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• f5 and Street Level at Lighthouse Lanes, 295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 7:30 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Boozer’s (171 Mitchell St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Jam Factor at Sterling Stage (274 Crandell Road, Sterling), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.).
• Right Turn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 5:30 p.m.
• Soul Injection at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St, Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• The Extremists at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• The Headphones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Timeline at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 3: Harry Connick Jr. at Turning Stone and more

It's July 4th Eve and there's lots of live music in and around the 'Cuse to get your extra-long holiday weekend
started right. Here's what's going on:

• Harry Connick Jr. at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $49, $59, $69.
• Dave Matthews Band at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $40-$75.
• Fulton Chain Gang at the Concerts in the Park series at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Scott Dennis Band at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Harry Connick Jr. at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $49, $59, $69.

At the clubs

• Joanna Jewett and The Mix Tapes at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at AT Walley and Co (119 Genesee St., Auburn), 4 p.m.
• John Lerner at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 4 p.m.
• John Spillett Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Dox Grill (Pirates Cove, 9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Mike Sims and Fab Five Paul Davie at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Scott Fitzy at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 2 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Greater Baldwinsville Farmers Market (Oswego and East Genesee streets, Baldwinsville), 4 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Sarah Horner at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Sharp Dressed Penguins at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St, Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Street Level at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego ), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Webb and Davidson at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9 p.m.

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