Sunday, Sept. 1: Live music at the NYS Fair and more

Lots of live music at the the New York State Fair. Here's a taste of what's going on Sunday.

• Dickey Betts at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Happy Together Tour with the Turtles’ Flo and Eddie plus Mark Lindsay, Gary Lewis and Chuck Negron at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Fab Five Paul at New York State Fairgrounds, Regional Artists Stage (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2:15 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at West End Bar and Grill, 7 p.m.

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.
• Fiddlin’s Fun at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Septembercuse with Surly Dylan Suttles, Condition Oakland, Stonelord and the Flashing Astonishers at Gorham Brothers Music (118 Seeley Road), 6 p.m. - $5.
• 21st Century Cowboys at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Cross Lake Inn (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Quartet at Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Road, Pulaski), 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Delta Lake Yacht Club (8843 Colvin Road, Rome), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Suds Factory River Grill (3 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Soul Mine at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Kayuta Lake Campground (10892 Camp Ground Road, Forestport), 7 p.m.
• The Shazbot at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, August 31: Live music at the NYS Fair and more

Lots of live music at the the New York State Fair. Here's a taste of what's going on Saturday.

• The Willis Clan at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• OAR (Of a Revolution) at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Jake Miller at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf and Matt Lomeo at New York State Fairgrounds’ Empire Room, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
• The Z-Bones at Whelan’s Pub, 1 p.m.

Also Saturday

• Woods Valley Summer Concert Series with Baddogg and Free Rent at Woods Valley Ski Area (9074 Dopp Hill Road, Westernville), 9 p.m. - $5.
• Skaneateles Festival at Brook Farm (2870 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22-$28.
• Eilen Jewell Band at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13 for students.
• Akuma Roots at Metro Lounge (505 Westcott St.), 10 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 8 p.m.
• Dan Robbino at Gance’s at Green Lakes State Park (Route 5, Fayetteville).
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon-2 p.m.
• F5 at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Granny FourBarrel and Doc Apple at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Blues In The Bay Main Stage (1 Upper James St., Alexandria Bay), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Cavallario’s Top Of The Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 9:30 p.m.
• Lucky 33, Nails in the Pulpit, High Dive Horse, Obsessed With Tragedy, Killaton at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mike O’Hara at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Oldies Dance with Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m.
• Papa Joe Band at The Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 7:30 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Jacks or Better (193 Lake Road, Oneida), 1 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Street Level at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Action! (Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Extremists at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at The Chapter House (400 Stewart Ave., Ithaca), 10 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Mount Sabattus Pavilion (1130 Deerland Road, Long Lake), 5:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.

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Friday, August 30: Fall Out Boy at the NYS Fair

Fall Out Boy

The New York State Fair continues with lots of live music and great entertainment. Fall Out Boy headlines at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand. Hinder opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, $60, and $70.

Also at the Fair

• Soul Risin' at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Owl City at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission (Los Lonely Boys show cancelled due to injury of front man Henry Garza).
• Jimmy Wolf and Matt Lomeo at New York State Fairgrounds’ Empire Room, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Also Friday

• Skaneateles Festival at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22-$28.
• Bert Scholl and Friends at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Brian Alexander at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 8 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at The Boathouse, Boathouse Lane (South Lake Road, DeRuyter Lake), 6 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• FabCats at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30:30 p.m.
• John Cortese and Mike Solazzo at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Letizia’s Urban Country Band at Exit 33’s Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Crazy Vlam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 10 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Slickers Tavern (3132 Route 28, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Megan Salisbury at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Quickchange with Willie “Taters” Mavins at Oasis Dance Club (1230 Danby Road, Ithaca), 6 pm.
• Secret O’ Life at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Soul Mine at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 5 p.m.
• The Cadleys at Gance’s at Green Lakes State Park (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30:30 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Fonda Fair (Main Street, Fonda), 7 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, August 29: Luke Bryan at the NYS Fair and more

Luke Bryan

The New York State Fair continues with lots of live music and great entertainment. Luke Bryan headlines at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand. Hinder opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, $60, and $70.

Also at the Fair

• Lee Greenwood at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Plain White T’s at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Living on a bad Name, Talent Showcase State/Midway Stage, 7:30 p.m.Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds, 2 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at West End Bar and Grill, 5 p.m.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Eric Burdon and the Animals at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $25.
• Skaneateles Festival at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22-$28. 685-7418.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Blues In The Bay Main Stage (1 Upper James St., Alexandria Bay), 6:30 p.m.
• El Kabong Rides Again at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 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.
• Joe Donelan at The Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 7 p.m.
• Ruddy Well Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• The Billionaires at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Exit 33’s Tin Rooster,Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Damon Strange at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville).
• John Spillett and Dino Losito at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Two-Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• WoodStone at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 28: live music in and around the 'Cuse

Lots of live music at the The New York State Fair. Here's a taste of what's going on Wednesday.

• The 5th Dimension at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Vince Gill at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Dark Hollow at the Talent Showcase Stage, 7:30 p.m.

Also Wednesday

• Carnival of Madness with Shinedown, Papa Roach, Skillet, In This Moment and We as Human at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 5 p.m. - $46.50.
• Skaneateles Festival at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 5:30 p.m. - Free.
• El Kabong Rides Again at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St., Central Square), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Still Kickin’ at the Village Gazebo (1208 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Regional Artists Variety Stage.
• Marcia Rutledge and Andrew Carroll at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Southbay at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 27: Live music at the NYS Fair and more

The New York State Fair continues with lots of live music and great entertainment. Here's some of what you

Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young

can get for free Tuesday.

• Chubby Checker at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Austin Mahone at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young and Blake Lewis at the Talent Showcase Stage, 730 p.m.

Also Tuesday

• Royal Southern Brotherhood at Upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m. - $20 (includes pulled pork sliders and gumbo)
• Frenay and Lenin at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg from Stereo Surf at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.

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Monday, August 26: Lynyrd Skynyrd headlines at the NYS Fair

The New York State Fair continues with lots of live music and great entertainment. Lynyrd Skynyrd headlines at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand. Hinder opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are  $25, $35, and  $45.

Also at the Fair

• Cab Calloway Orchestra at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Florida Georgia Line at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission .

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Sunday, August 25: Reba McEntire headlines at the NYS Fair

The New York State Fair continues with lots of live music and great entertainment. Reba McEntire headlines at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45, and $55.

Also at the Fair 

• Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Styx at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Mark Zane and Friends at Regional Artists Variety Stage, 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m..

Also Sunday

• Cortland Celtic Festival featuring the music of the Blarney Rebel Band, Catch and Release, the Callanach Band, Quigsey and the Bird, Quona Hudson and more at Dwyer Memorial Park (6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $10 for adults, free for children under age 15.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• Old-Tyme Fiddlers’ Concert at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Kesha, Mike Posner and Semi Precious Weapons  at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7:30 p.m - $38-$89. 

At the clubs

• Chief Bigway 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.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• John Spillett and Andrew Carroll at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Kim and Chris at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 1 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Mark Macri at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6-9 p.m.
• Quickchange with Willie “Taters” Mavins at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• The Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach).
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Otisville County Fair (340 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville), 5 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 1 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, August 24: Carly Rae Jepsen at the NYS Fair

Carly Rae Jepsen

The New York State Fair continues with lots of live music and great entertainment. Carly Rae Jepsen headlines at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are  $25, $35, $45.

Also at the Fair 

• Zendaya at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• Phil Vassar at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Brass Inc at West End Bar and Grill, 6 p.m.

Also Saturday

• Cortland Celtic Festival featuring the music of the Blarney Rebel Band, Catch and Release, the Callanach Band, Quigsey and the Bird, Quona Hudson and more at Dwyer Memorial Park (6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $10 for adults, free for children under age 15. 
• Altared at the Fire- Life Music Festival at the Church of the Nazarene (3360 E. Genesee St. Road, Auburn), 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Free admission.
• The Big Break with Trophy Sons, Kill the Lites, Autumns Last Fall, Swallowed by the Whale, Fox Richardson, Dance the Hempen Jig, A Couple Strangers, Without Regret, Spring Street Family Band, I Am Fool and The Burglars at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 3.m. - $8 at the door.
• Mark Zane and Friends as part of a benefit for the North Side Food Pantry at First English Lutheran Church (501 James St.), 7 p.m. - Donations encouraged.
• Skaneateles Festival featuring The Eastman Chamber Winds at Brook Farm (2870 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22-$28.
• Matchbox 20 at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m. - $47-$125. 

At the clubs

• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Brass Inc at West End Bar and Grill (581 State Fair Blvd., New York State Fairgrounds), 6 p.m.
• Brown Skin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 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
• Emerald City at Oswego Speedway (300 E. Albany St., Oswego), 7 p.m.
• ERA9, Setiva, Armed With Valor at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Finn, Bristol and Kearns at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6-9 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• John Thayer at Arena’s Eis House (144 Academy St, Mexico), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Keith Ford at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at Gance’s at Green Lakes State Park (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Modern Mudd with Marcus K Band at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Our Friend’s Band at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Outta the Red at Cold Springs Harbor, Tiki Island Bar (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Paul Fey with Michael Sidello at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• The Restlee Souls at Cedarhouse Lanes (843 W.Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg from Stereo Surf at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 10 p.m.
• The Billionaires at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Slickers Tavern (3132 Route 28, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at O’Malleys (County Road 153, Interlaken).
• WoodStone at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 1 p.m.

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Friday, August 23: Toby Keith at the NYS Fair

Toby Keith

The New York State Fair continues with lots of live music and great entertainment. Toby Keith headlines at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are  $45, $55, and $65.

Also at the Fair

• Jana Kramer at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
• George Clinton and Parliament -Funkadelic at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission .
• New Day, Talent Showcase Stage, 7:30 p.m. -  Free with fair admission. 
• The Horn Dogs at West End Bar and Grill, 7 p.m -  Free with fair admission.

Also Friday

• Allman Brothers Band and Steve Winwood at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 6:30 p.m. - $29.50-$65. 
• Mike McKay Band as part of  a benefit concert for Baldwinsville documentary filmmaker Kimberly Dryden’s Unstable Mutations, at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.0, 7 p.m. -  $10. 
• Skaneateles Festival at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22-$24. 

At the clubs

• Andy Comstock and Mark Westers from The Barndogs at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 6 p.m.
• Dave Ball at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Flipside at Tony Harper’s Clam Shack (3062 Main St., Old Forge), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Boozer’s (171 Mitchell St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Paul Fey with Acoustic at Green Lakes State Park (Route 5, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Rock Doll at The Pour House (43 Canal St., Lyons), 9 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation, Nineball, JJ Lang Band, Dear Mr Dead at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 pm.
• The Bog Brothers at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• The Cadleys at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• The Dented at Gary’s Sports Bar (111 E. Bridge St., Oswego), 7 p.m.
• The Extremists at Tommy’s (145 Railroad St., Newark), 9:30 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 10 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Abe’s Waterfront (8527 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• The Headphones at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m..
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Destiny USA, 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Skiffs (James Street, Alexandria Bay).
• Westers and McArdell at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.

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Thursday, August 22: Korn headlines as NYS Fair opens

The New York State Fair opens Thursday with lots of live music and great entertainment. Korn headlines at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are  $25, $35, and $45.

Also at the Fair

• Salt-n-Pepa at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission ($10 at the gate)
•  Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission .
• New Day, Talent Showcase Stage, 7:30 p.m. -  Free with fair admission.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m.
• Skaneateles Festival at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 pm. - $22-$28.
• Skizm with Kayo, Peeps, Dasiii and T-Wrexx at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Amanda Davids Steep at Funk N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8:30 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• Bobby Paice at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Bohemian Moon (103 E. Main St., Norwich), 6:30 p.m.
• El Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.).
• 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.
• John Lerner at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 8:30 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 6 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Skip Murphy and the Merry Pranksters at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• The Bomb at Saranac Brewery (830 Varick St., Utica), 5 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 22: Live music all over CNY

There's plenty of live music all over CNY to enjoy. Here's what's going on:

• Mario DeSantis Orchestra at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Joe Whiting at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St., Central Square), 6 p.m. - Free.
• MewithoutYou with The Spinto Band, Ohne-Ka and the Burning River and Anorexic Beauty Queen at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $15.
• Skaneateles Festival with Rebecca Albers on viola, flautist Bart Feller and June Hahn on harp at Brook Farm (2870 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles), 6:30 p.m. - $22-$34.
• Alan Taylor and Two Feet Short at Johnson Park, corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free.
• Coyote Notes and Knight Ryders at the Village Gazebo (1208 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Kenny Chesney, Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC)(3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $32.50-$75.50.

At the clubs

• Chuck Dean Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Links at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 8 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Market Street Park (Route 5, Auburn).
• John Spillett Jazz Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.

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Live music calender for Monday and Tuesday

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 8/20

• The Other Guise at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• 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.

Tuesday 8/21

• Dan Elliott and The Monterays at Reilly Mumford Memorial Park (377 Sherrill Road, Sherrill), 6:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Tully Farmers Market, Kings Corner Market (5 State Street, Tully), 4 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Auburn Town Park (24 South St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.

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Sunday, August 18: End of Summer music fest in Clay and more

Lee Terrace, Our Friends Band, Boots N Shorts, The Boatmen, Master Thieves and Turnip Stampede perform as part of the End of Summer Music Festival at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater, off Wetzel Road, Liverpool. The festival, which also includes a disc golf tournament, runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free

Also Sunday

• Candlebox headline this event at the Oswego County Event Center (3 Godfrey Rd., Pennellville), which also features 11 local bands. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and admission is $25 in advance, $30 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.
• Violinist Todd Rogers at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 1 p.m. - $20.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at St. Stephen Lutheran Church (873 DeWitt St.), 4 p.m. - $10 donation for adults, free for children.
• Every Time I Die, Beartooth, City Lights, Suspended in Dark, Forfeiture, Turn the Tide, Structures and To the Wind at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5 p.m. - $15.
• Sub Rosa Sessions with Mike McKay and Time Travels at SubCat Studios (219 S. West St.), 5 p.m. - $20.
• Gary Hoey at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $18 in advance, $20 at the door. 

At the clubs

• Dave Hawthorn 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.
• Joanna Jewett and the Mix Tapes at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at AT Walley (119 Genesee St., Auburn), 5 p.m.
• John Spillett and Andrew Carroll at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Lake- House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Rusty Anchor Bar and Grill (1 Hudson Court, Waterviliet), 4 p.m.
• Mic Fury at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 4 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg: Stereo Surf at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• The Dropouts Band at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20. Marcellus), 5 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.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Randy Houser at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, August 17: Chenango Blues Festival and more

Royal Southern Brotherhood headlines Saturday at the Chenango Blues Fest

The Chenango Blues Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the  Chenango County Fairgrounds (East Main Street, Norwich). Featured artists include Valerie June, the California Honeydrops, Ben Prestage, Shemekia Copeland, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Honey Island Swamp Band, Chris O’Leary and Larry McCray. Admission is $20 in advance, $30 at the gate. Kits under 17 free.

Also Saturday

• Jamfest at the LaFayette Apple Festival grounds (Route 20, LaFayette), noon to 8 p.m. - $10
• The Big Break with Mike McKay Band, Gunrunners, New Era, The Game is Greene, The Projection, Copper Vein Clones, Go Down Moses, The Spin Wires, Mole and the Level Antz, and Nails in the Pulpit at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 3 p.m. - $8 at the door.
• Kashmir with opener Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - $7 for adults, free for children under 12.
• Symphoria Brass Quintet close out this year's Candlelight Series outdoor show at Armory Square, corner of West Jefferson and Franklin streets, 8 p.m. - Free.
• Dove Creek at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Skaneateles Festival featuring The Donal Fox Inventions Trio and Hilary Hahn at Brook Farm (2870 W. Lake Road, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $22-$34.

At the clubs

• Better Than Bowling at Badger Path XVI Festival (1604 Lake Road, DeRuyter).
• Blizzard 78 and Rocket Boyz at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Critz Farms (3232 Rippleton Road, Route 13), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and The Monterays as part of CNY SPCA benefit at Sicz Club (145 Washington St., Auburn) 6 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon-2 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia).
• Flipside at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Critz Farms (3232 Rippleton Road (Route 13), 2-3:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Herkimer County Fairgrounds (133 Cemetery Road, Frankfort), 7:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge (40 Church St., Waterloo), 9:30 p.m.
• Joe Barnello and the Shaidans at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Last Call at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Association Island Resort (15530 Snowshoe Road, Henderson Harbor), 8 p.m.
• Mark Macri at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 9 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg: Stereo Surf at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 4 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• The Boatmen at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 10 p.m.
• The Guise at Green Lakes State Park (Route 290, Fayetteville), 6 p.m.
• The Headphones at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at Three Brothers Winery, Bagg Dare Wine Company (623 Lerch Road, Geneva), noon.

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Friday, August 16: Jamfest in LaFayette and more

The Central New York Blues Association’s third annual Jamfest kicks off at noon Friday at LaFayette Apple Festival grounds (Route 20, LaFayette). The event, which continues Saturday, features music from the Easy Ramblers, Diamond Someday, Lake Effect and more . Admission is $5 for Friday, $10 for Saturday and $15 both days. Kids under 16 admitted free.

Also Saturday

• Chenango Blues Festival at the Chenango County Fairgrounds (East Main Street, Norwich),  Free.
• Wayne Curtis at the Hillview Community Church (7382 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - bring non-perishable food items for Baldwinsville food pantries.
• Reel Big Fish with The Action and 4 Point 0 at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $18.
• Rick Alviti at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $30.
• ZBTB with All Boy All Girl and Emily Yates at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Agrestic at 56 Main Street Pub (56 Main St., Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Big MaMa Bare with The Company Store at DJ’s on the Boulevard (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 6 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Chuck Dean at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Cruise Control at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and The Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at The Boathouse, Boathouse Lane (South Lake Road), 6 p.m.
• Dr Killdean at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Frostbit Blue at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Boozer’s (171 Mitchell St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8:30 p.m.
• Infinity at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• John Spillett and Dave Solazzo at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Neverly Brothers Band at FandA’s Rhythm and Booze Lounge (1 S. Virginia St., Waterloo), 6 p.m.
• Paul Fey and Mike Sidello at The Ridge Golf Course (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 8:30 p.m.
• Ted Yandeau at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 6 p.m.
• The Extremists at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• The Guise at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• The Mark Macri Duo with Tim Boehlert at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• The Overnighters, Zachary Meyers, Aristocrats at Funk N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave., Suite 8), 8:30 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Tom Eagan at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Unsung Heroes at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.

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Thursday, August 15: Free outdoor concerts and more

Get out and enjoy some great live music under the starts in and around the 'Cuse. Here are some great free

Grupo Pagan

concerts.

• Grupo Pagan at Skiddy Park (300 Oswego St.) as part of Jazz in the City, 7 p.m.
• Country Swagg and the Funky Blu Roots at Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walters Road, Lakeland), 6 p.m.
• Moss Back Mule Band at the Village Gazebo (1208 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• J.T. Hall Jazz Consort followed by a screening of the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at Lorenzo State Historic Site (17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia), 6 p.m.
• Cincinnati Creek at the Village Green (11 Payne St., Hamilton), 6:30 p.m.
• Spectrum at Dr. West Park, Chittenango, 6:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Clifford Field (81 Mary St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• The Kilgore McTrouts at Salina Free Library (100 Belmont St., Mattydale), 7 p.m.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius. Donations encouraged. 682-1578.
• Skaneateles Festivalfeaturing jazz pianist Donal Fox at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22-$34.
• Zach Deputy with Lee Terrace and The Fat Peace at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 6:30 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Performance Harley Davidson (807 N. Geddes St.), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at B’ville Diner (18 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville), 6 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.
• Johnny Rawls at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri and Train Wreck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Mere Mortals at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Novak-Nanni-Dorgan at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que Boneyard (246 W. Willow St.), 6 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg: Stereo Surf at Green Shutters (6933 Owasco Road, Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Altamont County Fair (129 Grand St., Altamont), 2:30 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• WoodStone at Clifford Field (81 Mary St., Auburn), 6:30 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 8/12

• The Details at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Chris Taylor Unplugged at Henley Park (Lock Street, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 8:30 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday 8/13

• Crash Kings with Nico Vega and Phantom Chemistry at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
• Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (off Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m. - Free.
• John Mayer at the the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Center), 7 p.m. - $36-$75.
• Emerald City at Clam Man’s Party House (67 Route 20, Seneca Falls), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• The Fab Cats at Reilly Mumford Memorial Park (377 Sherrill Road, Sherrill), 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8/14

• Leeron Zydeco and the Hot Tamales in downtown Syracuse’s Armory Square section, 5-8 p.m. - $5 donation to benefit Open Hand Theater.
• Better Than Bowling at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St., Central Square), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Daniele’s at Valley View Restaurant and Country Club (620 Memorial Parkway, Utica), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Bare Bones Trombone Quartet at Betts Branch Library (4862 S. Salina St.), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Enzian Bavarian Band at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Moss Back Mule Band at the Village Gazebo (1208 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• I Am the Adirondacks with Dan Berggren, Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn at View Arts Center (3273 State Route 28, Old Forge), $20 for adults, $5 for children.
• Mountains and Valleys with Cwabs, Bad Cello, Old Lava and Amanda Rogers at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10. 
• Bobby Vinton at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $35, $40, $50.

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Sunday, August 11: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Here are some cool events for this Sunday afternoon and evening.

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• Aaron Raymer at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Dan Elliott and Syracuse’s Pop Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 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 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 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 4-7 p.m.
• John Spillett and Andrew Carroll at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Cavallario’s Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 4 p.m.
• Mike O’Hara at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 3-6 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Sweet Lou at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Elks Club (101 Cold Springs Road. Liverpool), 3-4:10 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, August 10: Island Knight Jam at Paper Mill Island

Sophistafunk, Good Kids, 4 Point O, Suited Stranger, Austin John Band and Liquid Lounge Band perform as part of Island Knight Jam at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 4-11 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Also Saturday

• ArcStock Music Festival with Los Blancos, Joe Whiting and The Billionaires at the Wampsville Firemen’s Field (North Court Street, Wampsville), noon-4 p.m. - $10.
• My Gal Patsy featuring Josie Waverly at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 3 p.m. - $15.
• The DeSantis Orchestra at Armory Square (corner of West Jefferson and Franklin streets), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Mickey Vendetti and the Goodtime Band at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• The Neural Groove with Candid, Anodyne and Ryan Fitzsimmons at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Searson with the Butler-Sheehan Academy of Irish Dance at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Skaneateles Festival at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church (81 Jordan St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $22-$34.
• Deana Martin at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.

At the clubs

• Alibi at Sweet Inspirations (801 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Amy Lynn Duo at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Sylvan Beach Gazebo (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Big Mama Bare Band at Ten Pin Restaurant (102 Seneca St.), 1-5 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 8 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Bratz and Blondz at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon-2 p.m.
• Dear Mr Dead (Dio Tribute) at Palm Gardens (52 Elm St., Cortland), 8 p.m.
• Fatal Sting (Scorpions tribute band) at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Flipside at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Granny4Barrel, I Am Fool, Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Infrared Radiation Orchestra at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Cavallario’s Steak and Seafood House (24 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Road, Pulaski), 6:30 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at Gance’s at Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Mickey Venditti’s Goodtime Band at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Paul Kolo at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at The Betty Blue (1 W. Cayuga St., Moravia), 9 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg from Stereo Surf at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 10 p.m.
• Target at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• The Fab Cats at East Syracuse Chevrolet (1 Chevy Drive, East Syracuse), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang with Steel Magnolia at Frost Ridge Campgrounds (8101 Conlon Road, LeRoy), 4 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 8:30 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6:30 p.m.

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Friday, August 9: KISS at Turning Stone

 

KISS performs at the event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $91, $121, $146.

Also Friday

• Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $32.50-$75.
• Little River Band with Prime Time Horns at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
• Skaneateles Festival: The Voice, Part II at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 8 p.m. - $22-$34.

At the clubs

• Better Than Bowling at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Gance’s at Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, 5:30 p.m.
• Chapter 11 at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Unplugged at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Emerald City at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego).
• Flipside at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• John Spillett and Dino Losito at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• John Thayer at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Lou Kaplan and Mike Frink at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Megan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars, Amerikan Primitive, Papership at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Quick Change with Willie “Taters” Mavin at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 5:30 p.m.
• Sophistafunk at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Lewis Park (Costello Parkway, Minoa), 6:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, August 8: The Blacklites kick off Jazz in the City

The Blacklites perform at Dunk & Bright (2648 S. Salina St.) as part of Jazz in the City. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.

Also Thursday

• Entourage at Sullivan Park (Lake and Jill streets, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Maria DeSantis Band at Ryder Park (5400 Butternut Drive, DeWitt), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Townsley and the Backsliders at the Village Green (11 Payne St., Hamilton), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• OneRepublic, Mayer Hawthorne, Churchill at Tag’s (2679 Route 352, Big Flats), 7 p.m. - $34.50-$69.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• The Beach Boys at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $65, $70, $80.

At the clubs

• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• 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.
• Delaney Electric Trio at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Geroge Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel Duo at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Mike DeLaney Trio at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Off the Reservation at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Al’s Wine andWhiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Shannon Rae and Marty Lee Flynn at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Solar Garlic (Phish tribute band) at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 6 p.m.
• The Easy Ramblers at LaFayette Library (2577 Route 11 N., LaFayette), 6:30 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Exit 33 Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 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, August 5

• Bob Lyna Trio as part of Liverpool is the Place concert at Johnson Park, corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free.
• Sol Driven Train at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• The Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, August 6

• Landmark First Tuesday featuring Wagner 3000 and Iroquois Blues at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m. - Free.
• After FX at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• The Horn Dogs as part of the Concerts in the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater, off Wetzel Road, Liverpool, 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Explosions in the Sky with Black Throat Wind at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
• Miss E Duo at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

Wednesday, August 7

• Smokin’ at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free admission.
• George Lamb Sr. Band at the Village Gazebo (1208 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Links at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Destiny USA, 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Kevin Barrigar at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon at Goettel Park (Route 11, Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Noisey Boys at East Syracuse Fire Department (204 Sanders Creek Parkway, DeWitt), 5 p.m.
• Ted Yandeau at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Other Guise at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.
• Mickey Venditti and the Goodtime Band at Johnson Park, corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool, 7 p.m.

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Sunday, August 4: 95X Fest at the Regional Market and much more

 Sick Puppies headlinses the 35th annual 95X Fest at the F-Shed at the Regional Market (2100 Park St.). The festival runs from noon to 11 p.m. Other artists performing include: Adam Gontier, Nonpoint, Trapt, Devour the Day, Fight or Flight, Otherwise, Mindset Evolution, Allele, Girl on Fire, Another Lost Year, Ohne-Ka and the Burning River, Feeding Affliction, Far From Over, Era, How to Disappear Completely, Cry to the Blind, Stone Soul Foundation, The Afro Nips and Black Throat Wind Admission is $25 at the gate.

Also Sunday

• Middle Ages Brewery 18th Anniversary Party featuring Rubblebucket, Dark Hollow, Sophistafunk, Project Weather Machine, Soul Risin’, Blind Owl Band, Master Thieves and Turnip Stampede at Leavenworth Park (120 Wilkinson St.), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Bluegrass Ramble Picnic featuring the Easy Ramblers, Slew Foot, the Delaney Brothers at Dwyer Memorial Park (Route 281, Preble), 10 a.m. - Free.
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• Soul Risin’ as part of the the Middle Ages Anniversary After-Party, with Blind Owl Band at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $5.
• Syracuse Opera Chorus at St. David’s Episcopal Church (14 Jamar Drive, Fayetteville), 4 p.m. - Free.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck supper at 5 p.m. - $5.
• Carol and Tony Monaco’s Fiddlesticks at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola) 2 p.m. - Free.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 5 p.m.
• Ashley Cox at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Sackets Harbor Battlefield (504 W. Main St.), 3 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 4 p.m.
• Fabulous Locknutz at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• John Lerner at Suds Factory River Grill (3 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 3 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Mark Macri at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 4 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.

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Saturday, August 3: Vinegar Creek Constituency Duo at Kellish Hill Farm

Vinegar Creek Constituency Duo performs at Kellish Hill Farms (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also Saturday

• Woods Valley Summer Concert Series with Dubonnet and Agnosia at Woods Valley Ski Area (9074 Dopp Hill Road, Westernville), 7 p.m. - $5.
• Fritzel’s New Orleans Jazz Band at Clayton Opera House (405 Riverside Drive, Clayton), 7:30 p.m. - $25-$40.
• Songwriters Showcase with Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Wendy Ramsay, and Eddie Zacholl at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - Free.
• String Fling at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (Aug. 1 - 4), $75 weekend, $40 per day at the gate
• Dar Williams at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $27 for adults, $22 for 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.
• F-5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 8 p.m.
• HIP-notics at DeWitt Town Hall (5400 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Dilaj’s Motor Lodge (7430 North St., Auburn ), 9 p.m.
• Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton).
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Mother Cover at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Brass Exchange at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon-2 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Georgetown Fireman’s Field Days (957 State Route 26).
• Raised On Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Singerstock, Stoney’s Campground (2904 State Route 13, Pulaski), 4 p.m.
• Rewired at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Rock Doll at F-n-A Rhythm and Booze (3 Virginia St., Waterloo ), 9:30 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg from Stereo Surf at The Crow’s Nest (415 Boodys Hill Road, Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Cedar House (813 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling), 2 p.m.

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Friday, August 2: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Lots of live music all over Central New York this first Friday in August. Here's what's going on:

• String Fling at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (Aug. 1 - 4), $75 weekend, $40 per day at the gate
• Brew at the Zoo, Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 5:30 p.m. - SOLD OUT
• Arty Lenin at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Crimescene Reunion at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 8 p.m.
• Dam Dog at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Flipside at Pirate’s Landing Tavern and Grill (9851 State Route 38, Port Byron), 8:30 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.), 7:30 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Johnson and Company at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Kirsten Tegtmeyer at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Last Train Out at Club West (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Rusty Anchor Bar And Grill (1 Hudson Court, Waterviliet), 6 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.
• Right Turn at Club West (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 10 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg from Stereo Surf at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• The Dented at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Fulton Elks Lodge (57 Pierce Drive), 7 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• The Rock Foundation at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• The Sarah Horner Band at Meghan Mac- Murphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at The Boatyard Grill (525 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca ), 6 p.m.
• The Town Pants at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Viral at 56 Main Street Pub (56 Main St., Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Marble Hill Inn (4482 Marble Hill Road, Oneida).
• Wild Honey at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at Hairy Tony’s Pub (102 Main St., Cortland), 10 p.m.

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