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,  9/30

• Mike Stud with Justina, IAMG, DJ Jett and Deven Coleman at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 general, $40 VIP. 
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday,  10/1

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Le Moyne College Chamber Orchestra and Singers at the Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College (1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $10-$15.  

Wednesday, 10/2

• Flux Pavilion with Cookie Monsta, Synchronice and Brown and Gammon at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20 in advance, $30 at the door. 
• Kid Kudi and Big Sean, Syracuse War Memorial, 7:30 p.m. - $50.15.
• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 29: Tea Leaf Green at the Westcott

Tea Leaf Green

San Francisco jam band, Tea Leaf Green,  performs Sunday at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.)  Our Friends Band open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 at the door.

Also Sunday

• Ke$ha, Barton Hall, Cornell University, 7 p.m. 
• Fiddlers Reunion and House Party at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), noon - free admission.
• Old-Time Music Jam at  Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m. - $5.
• Sunday Music Series with Medicine Wheel, Dusty Pas’cal and Greg Hoover at the Auburn Public Theater ( Exchange St., Auburn), 4 p.m. - $10.
• Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 6 p.m. - $22 for adults, $16 for seniors, $8 for children.
• The Toasters with Lawless Few at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band and Dusty Pascal at Clear Path for Veterans (1223 Salt Springs Road (Chittenango) (noon.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Central Square Apple Festival, Brewerton Speedway (Route 11, Brewerton), 11 a.m. p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo with Andrew Carroll at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Cross Lake Inn (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.
• Off the Reservation at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 28: Live music and more at the Central Square Apple Festival

The original Kane performs all afternoon at the Central Square Apple Festival, which takes place at the Brewerton Speedway (Route 11, Brewerton). The event includes all kinds of apple food items, crafts, rides, and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. and music starts at 1 p.m. Admission is $1, kids under 12 admitted free.

Also Saturday

• Pepper, Rdgldrgn and Grieves at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Joanne Shenandoah at the Palace Theater (19 Utica St., Hamilton), 8 p.m. - $15 for adults, $12 for youth.
• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Nine More Operas in 90 Minutes at Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m. - Free
• Borromeo String Quartet at Lincoln Middle School (1613 James St.), 7:30 p.m. - $25 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students and under age 13. 

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse).
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St. (Cazenovia) (noon-2 p.m.
• Devin Bing at Turquoise Tiger (Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona) (9 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Leopard Lounge (Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona) (10 p.m.
• Emerald City at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) (10 p.m.
• Gallows Road at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• John Lerner at Foxfire Golf Course, Village Green (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Mothercover at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Naples Grape Festival (137 N. Main St., Naples), 1 p.m.
• Paul Fey with George Newton and Joanne Perry at Pascale Wine Bar (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Grit N Grace Unplugged with TJ Sacco at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 8 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Eagle Hotel (8562 Main St., Lodi), 9 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Sanjuro Fields, Bombtree, Krooked Knuckles at Night Owls (3840 Route 11, Cortland), 8:30 p.m.
• Smokin at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton).
• Soul Risin’ at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Cleaners at The Gig, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9:30 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• The Extremists at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 27: Diana Reeves at OCC and more

Dianne Reeves kicks off the 2013 Legends of Jazz concert series at Storer Auditorium at Onondaga Community College (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike). The show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $25.

Also Friday

• Mushroomhead plus Elephant Mountain, Wagner 3000, Meira and Dear Mr. Dead at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $18 at the door.
• Needtobreathe with Ivan and Alyosha at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $30 at the door.
• NYS Baroque at the First Unitarian Universalist Society Church (109 Waring Road), 7:30 p.m. - $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students, children free.
• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the Kirkland Art Center Coffeehouse (East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Scarab at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10.
• The Miles Kept, Jake Novak and Dragon Wagon at Funk N Waffles (727 S Crouse Ave.), 8:30 p.m. - $7. 

At the clubs

• Black Water Blues Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• College Spirit Party at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Dave Ball at Creekside Books (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles ), 7:30:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Decree at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos at Turquoise Tiger, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St. , Alexandria Bay) (9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at LWB’s Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Three Fat Guys Irish Pub (3898 New Court Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Hot Roxx at The Gig, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road (Verona) (9:30 p.m.
• I Am Fool at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Cato Hotel (213 Main St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos and Stevie Tombstone at Theater Mack, Cayuga Museum (203 Genesee St. , Auburn),  6 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Club West (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Rebecca Keefe at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.).
• Ryan Burdick at Pulaski Farmers’ Market (South Park 17 Forest Drive), 5 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 10 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 8 p.m.
• The Walking Wounded at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Wildcat Pizza Pub (3680 Milton Ave., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay).
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 1 p.m.
• Last Call at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Mitchell’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Unsung Heroes at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Skiff’s (37 James St.).

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Thursday, Sept. 26: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus does double duty!

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus comes to town in a big way Thursday, performing first at North Syracuse Junior High School (5353 W. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) as part of a benefit for the schools music program. The Civil Servants open the show, which starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $15.

The band then heads over to mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) where they are joined by  War Generation, Wayland, Nineball, Kilter, Far From Over and Civil Servants. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also Thursday

• Carnage, Nicola Bernardini, Natronic, Illuminati and Dasiii at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Schine Theater Benefit with Diana Jacobs and guitarist Mark Chitambar  at the Springside Inn’s The Point (2924 Sand Beach Road, Auburn), 6 p.m. - $35.
• Songwriters Live with Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane at Gordon Student Center’s Bistro (G-210), Onondaga Community College campus (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius(, 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• April Sun Band at Redhouse Cafe (219 S. West St.), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorne at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Drag Show with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Dueling Pianos at Turquoise Tiger, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6:30 p.m.
• John Lerner at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 5 p.m.
• Letizia at TS Steakhouse, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona).
• Mark Macri and Trainwreck at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Pacinello at The Gig, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 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 Concert Calendar starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated

Monday,  9/23

• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday,  9/24

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• The Highest Order at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $10. 
• Fedde Le Grand at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. -$30 at the door.

Wednesday,  9/25

• Cherub with French Horn Rebellion at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $12 at the door.
• Grit N Grace Unplugged with TJ Sacco at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 8 p.m.
• Ted Yandeau at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 22: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Get out and enjoy some great live music in Central New York. 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 suggested donation.
• Craobh Dugan at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free. 
• David Kim at View Arts Center (3273 State Route 28, Old Forge), 2 p.m. - $15.
• Chief Bigway at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Full Spectrum Entertainment at TGIFridays, Shoppingtown Mall (3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 10 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Grit N Grace Unplugged at Cross Lake Inn (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Chill at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas (Bruce Springsteen tribute) at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Sterling Renaissance Festival (15385 Farden Road, Sterling), 2 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo with Andrew Carroll at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies Pig Roast at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 1 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 21: Tipp Hill Music Festival

The Tipp Hill Music Festival kicks off at noon.Due to the weather, the event is being moved to the Burnet Park Ice Rink (Avery and Coolidge Ave.).

Twenty local bands, including Colin Aberdeen and the Barking Loungers, Sirsy, The Easy Ramblers, Count Blastula, The Casual Dog Reunion Band, Akuma Roots, The Fabulous Ripcords, Pale Green Stars, The Blind Owl, Band Boots-n-Shorts, Medicine Wheel, The Fat Peace,  Frenay and Lenin, Alex Boatman and the Boatmen, Brownskin, The Causeway Giants, Frank and Burns, The Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers,  and The Bog Brothers perform.

 Music runs until 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also Saturday

• Al Chez and the Brothers of Funk and Igor Butman and the Moscow Jazz Orchestra as part of  Jazz-N-Caz event at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 7:30 p.m. - $10 donation appreciated.
• Jazz-N-Caz Band. Sat. 10:30 p.m. Latenight jazz with Tom Witkowski, John Dancks and Jason Jeffers at the Lincklaen House, 79 Albany St., Cazenovia. Free. 655-7238.
• Central New York Association of Music Teachers Scholarship Benefit Concert at Le Moyne College’s Grewen Auditorium (1419 Salt Springs Road), 3 p.m. .
• Sesquicentennial Blue and Grey Ball Fundraiser for the New York State Old Time Fiddlers Association at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 5 p.m. - $6.
• Saves the Day, Connecticut rockers Hostage Calm and Into It Over It at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $15.50.
• John Kirk and Trish Miller at the Trinity Church Community Coffeehouse (98 Main St., Camden). 7 p.m. - Free will offering.
• The Barnstormers at the Reformed Church of Syracuse (1228 Teall Ave.), 7:30 p.m. -  Free.
• Symphoria at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 7:30 p.m. - $29, $39, $44, $49, $64, $79.
• FullSet at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13 for students.
• Paula Cole at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 for students, free under age 18.
• Kevin So at the Oswego Music Hall (McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door; half-price for children under 12, free under age 5.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Good Life Tavern (69 Main St., Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Apple Station Winery (5279 Cross Road, Cayuga), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Common Ground Coffeehouse (35 Albany St.), noon p.m.
• Decree at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Buttonwood Grove Winery (5986 Route 89, Romulus), 1 p.m.
• El Kabong Rides Again at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Gallows Road at Paradise Campgrounds (7201 Cove Road, Durhamville), 6 p.m.
• Hendry at Duskee’s Sports Bar (8 Bridge St., Phoenix), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Mark Macri at The Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Mere Mortals and Finn, Bristol and Kearns at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 9 p.m.
• SandM Theme Party at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Sirsy at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The FabCats at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 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 The Wild (7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango), 2 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 20: Jennifer Holliday performs during Jazz-N-Caz

Broadway star Jennifer Holliday headlines at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16

Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m. as part of Jazz-N-Caz. A $10 donation is suggested.


Other Jazz-N-Caz events include:

•  Tribute to Jack Maheu: The General at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Allan Harris Band. at  Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theatre (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 9 p.m.
•  Jazz-N-Caz Band with Tom Witkowski, John Dancks and Jason Jeffers at the Lincklaen House (79 Albany St., Cazenovia), 10:30 p.m. - Free.

Also Friday

• Lee Terrace and Woodworks at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road),  $10.
• Blood on the Dance Floor with Farewell My Love, Relapse Symphony and Haley Rose at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $17 at the door. 
•  Kevin So at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
•  Loudon Wainwright III with Rebecca Colleen at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.) as part of the Folkus Project, 8 p.m. - $25.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Alias Punch, Niue, Pale Green at Funk N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8:30 p.m.
• Anna Vogel and Her Band at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Bloodandstationwagons with Delta Panzer, Drylung Whiskey Binge, Honey Spoon at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Brass Inc at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Bratz and Blondz at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 8 p.m.
• Dark Hollow at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at The Boathouse, DeRuyter Lake, Boathouse Lane (South Lake Road, DeRuyter). Foam Party at Trexx, 323 N. Clinton St.).
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Gallows Road at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Boozer’s (171 Mitchell St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo with Andrew Carroll at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Letizia at TS Steakhouse, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 7 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Mike Sims at Wildcat Pizza Pub (3680 Milton Ave., Camillus), 5 p.m.
• Timeline at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Quartet at Sterling Stage Kampitheater (274 Kent Road, Sterling), 2:10 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Sitrus at the University Sheraton (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Modern Mudd: Nuttin Butt the Blues at DJ’s On The Blvd. (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Tommy Brunett Band at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 11 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beau- Vine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Quickchange with Willie “Junior” Mavins at Three Fat Guys Irish Pub (3898 New Court Ave.).
• Rhythm Method at Mitchell’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Sarah and Greg: Stereo Surf at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Street Level NY at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego).
• Ted Yandeau at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Bog Brothers at The Ridge Golf Course (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• The Degenerators at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• The Extremists at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Cross Lake Inn (3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• The Restless Souls at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Viral with Missing Element at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 19: Jazz-N-Caz kicks off

Jeff Stockham and the Jazz Police perform at the Brae Loch Inn

(5 Albany St., Cazenovia) to kick off the 2013 Jazz-N-Caz. Admission is $10.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Drag Show with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• El Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Beaver Lake Nature Center (8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Shots (700 Varick St., Utica), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• John Spillett and Tom Witkowski at TS Steakhouse, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 8:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• The Casual Dog Reunion Band at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• The Intention with Joe Davoli at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Cold Springs Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

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

Monday,  9/16

• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday,  9/17

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe with Mike Dillon Band at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
• Joe Donelan at Scriba Town Inn (Route 104, Scriba), 6:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.

Wednesday,  9/15

• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Grit N Grace Unplugged with Mike Johnson at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 7 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 15: Westcott Street Cultural Fair and more

The annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair takes place Sunday on Westcott Street and surrounding side streets. This great event features live music, crafts, food, dancing, and much more in celebration of this diverse neighborhood. The festival runs from noon to 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. Click here for a complete lineup of all the music acts.

Also Sunday

• One More Time with Natronic, DJ Chalmy and T3CH at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.),  8 p.m. - $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 
• Sunday Music Series featuring Irv Lyons Jr.  Fat Peace at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 4 p.m. - $10. 
• Association of North Country Fiddlers concert at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 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.
• Guitar Concert at Solvay Public Library’s Community Room (615 Woods Road, Solvay), 1 p.m. - Free.

At the clubs

• Butternut Creek Revival at Westcott Street Cultural Fair (Westcott Street), 2:30 p.m.
• Chris Terra at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Code Red at Lysander Town Offices Lawn, Route 31, Baldwinsville), 11 a.m.
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 2 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Mark Macri at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 3 p.m.
• Our Friends Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• WoodStone at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 14: Fifth anniversary party with the Heavy Pets at the Westcott

The Heavy Pets headlines the 5th anniversary party of music at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Personal Blend opens the show, which starts at 9 p.m. Admission is $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Also Saturday

• Folk Music Concert at Malden Road United Church of Christ (108 Malden Road, Mattydale), 11 a.m. - Free.
• Wounded Warrior Music Fest featuring Flatface and the Shemp-Dells, along with food and refreshments at the American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 1 to 7 p.m. - $5.
• 95X Locals Only Party featuring Jonestown, Elevator Death Squad, Jayne Dracula, Ire Clad, Deltapanzer, They Exist and Mole and the Level Antz at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Classic Albums Live: Abbey Road at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.
• Crickets Tell The Weather at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Louise Mosrie with The Cadleys featuring Chad Darou at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20. 

At the clubs

• Dark Hollow at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Common Ground Coffeehouse (35 Albany St.), noon p.m.
• Gunrunners at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Festa Italiana (Washington and Montgomery streets), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Corrado’s Restaurant (Riverforest Park, 9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Dorsey and Fore at Creekside Books (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia at Turning Stone Steakhouse (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 7 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Mother Cover at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Our Friends Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 10 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9 p.m.
• Rocket Boyz at Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Smokin at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 1 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• The Guise with Joe Donelan at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Sweet Inspirations (801 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• The Z-Bones at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Time Served at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 2 p.m.
• Tipp Hillbillies at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10:30 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• What About Bob at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 13: Keller Williams at the Westcott and more

Keller Williams

Keller Williams performs at 9 p.m. at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Admission is $25.


Also Friday

• The Cafferty Band at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. - $10. 
• Fred Eaglesmith and the Traveling Steam Show at  the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $22 for adults, $17 for students.
• Jimmy Cavallo and the Houserockers at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door (includes buffet and coffee).
• Turnup, Koala, Kreature, RumpStep and Grim at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $10-$15. 

At the clubs

• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• Brickyard Road at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Chris Taylor at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Damon Strange at Mitchell’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach).
• Dave Wolever at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Infinity at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Jim Sheridan at Creekside Books (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• John Rohde and Friends at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Limestone Crick and Dream Catcher at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Cato Hotel (213 Main St. (Cato) (8 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Petroff’s Blues Band at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.)
• Mike O’Hara at Wayside Irish Pub (101 W. Main St., Elbridge), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Tommy’s (145 Railroad St., Newark), 9:30 p.m.
• Paul Fey and Michael Sidello at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Festa Italiana (233 E. Washington St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Rathkeltair at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Street Level at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Fat Bobs at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub (214 W. Water St.), 5 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• The Headphones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Side Project at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan).
• Two-Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Unsung Heroes at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Skiff’s (37 James St.).

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Thursday, Sept. 12: Party for Peace Council at Metro Lounge

RootShock

RootShock, Mike Francis and Dos Equis perform at the Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.) as part of the Party for the Peace Council. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Project Weather Machine with Timbre Coup and Strange Reflex at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• 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.
• Chad Bradshaw at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Jodogs with George Newton at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 8:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 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 Concert Calendar starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated

Monday,  9/9

• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Guitar League Meeting at Clarion Inn (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday,  9/11

• Parrotbeach in a Sept. 11 tribute at the final Wednesdays on Walton outdoor concert in downtown Syracuse’s Armory Square. Music starts at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 to benefit the Wounded Warriors Fund. 
• O’Brother with Native, Daylight and Bad Dreams at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $10. 
• Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion with The Melodic and Andrew and Noah at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. -  $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Grit N Grace Unplugged with TJ Sacco at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 8 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30:30 p.m.
• The Extremists at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road, Lakeland), 6 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 8: Alan Jackson at Turning Stone

Country singer Alan Jackson performs at 7 p.m. at the Event Center at  Turning Stone Resort and Casino

Alan Jackson

(Thruway Exit 33, Verona). Tickets are  $39 and $54.

Also Sunday

• Skid Row plus 11more local bands at the Oswego County Event Center (3 Godfrey Road, Pennellville), noon to 9 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit Pennellville Fire Department.
• Old-Time Music Jam at 5 p.m. Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• Dick Bolt at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.

At the clubs

• George Leija and the Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Quartet at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 3 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Rome Polish Home (415 S. George St., Rome), 2 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Emerson Park (6914 East Lake Road, Auburn), 2 p.m.
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 7: Gaelic Storm headlines Syracuse Irish Festival

The Syracuse Irish Festival continues in Clinton Square. The festival features great live music, dance, crafts, food, and much more. The event starts at 11 p.m. and runs all day and night.

Gaelic Storm headlines Saturday's music lineup with a performance at 9:30 p.m.  Click here for a complete listing of all the day's music and dance events. Admission is free.

Also Saturday

• Rascal Flatts at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 6 p.m. - $30.50-$65.50.
• Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Indigenous with the Fabulous Ripcords on the program at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 in advance, $17 at the door. 

At the clubs

• Anna Vogel and Friends at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Cat’s Elbow at Hosmer Winery (6999 Route 89, Ovid), noon
• Chad Bradshaw at Lewis Park (Costello Parkway, Minoa), 2 p.m.
Chris Taylor and the Custom
• Taylor Band at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon-2 p.m.
• F5 at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 5 p.m.
• F5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Finn, Bristol and Kearns at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Vernon Town Hall (4305 Peterboro St., Vernon), 4 p.m.
• Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Dilaj’s Motor Lodge (7430 North St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Cooperstown Blues Express (136 E. Main St., Milford), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Last Call at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Rock Foundation at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9:30 p.m.
• The Guise with Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton ), 6:30 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Emerson Park (6914 East Lake Road, Auburn), 4 p.m.
• Twilight at the Dry Docks at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum (717 Lakeport Road, Chittenango), 6:30 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 6: Irish Festival kicks off in Clinton Square

The Syracuse Irish Festival kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. in Clinton Square. The festival features great live music, dance,
crafts, food, and much more.

Friday's music lineup includes: The Flyin' Column (5 p.m.), Butler-Sheehan Academy Dancers (5:50 p.m.), Ladies of Longfor Dancers (6:10 p.m.), Roisin Academy (7:20 p.m.), Dublin 5 (7:40 p.m.), Rince Na Sonas School (9:15 p.m.), and Searson (9:45 p.m.).

Click here for a complete listing of all the day's music and dance events. Admission is free.
Also Friday

• The Big Break talent showcase continues featuring Strange Reflex, Short Notice, Nineball, Circle The Suffering, Go Down Moses, Suited Stranger, The Unknown Woodsmen, The Next Generation and Man Woman Machine at the Westcott Theater, (524 Westcott St.), 5 p.m. - $8.
• Solar Garlic with Steep at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Soul Mine and Soul Injection at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at 56 Main Street Pub (56 Main St., Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• April Sun Band, Letters From Aaralyn, Moonlite Radio at Funk N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Dan Robbino at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at The Boathouse (DeRuyter Lake, Boathouse Lane, South Lake Road, DeRuyter), 6 p.m.
• Finn, Bristol and Kearns at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Boozer’s (171 Mitchell St., Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Hendry at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• HIP-notics at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool).
• JD and Rollin South at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 8 p.m.
• John Spillett and Andrew Carroll at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5:30:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Mojo at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Liz Friedel at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane at Tramontane Cafe (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Native Man: Irv Lyons Jr at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30:30 p.m.
• Now and Then at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 7 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 10 p.m.
• Rob and Stan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• The Gunrunners at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• The Horn Dogs at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville).
• Tom Eagan at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).
• WoodStone at Hairy Tony’s Pub (102 Main St., Cortland), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, September 5: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

It's the first Friday in September, so shake off your end of summer

Joe Whiting is at Castaways in Brewerton

blues and kick out to some great live music. Here's what's going on:

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Yarn at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Damn Right with DJ Logic with Greenhouse Lounge at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $15.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Blind Owl Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 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.
• Grit N Grace at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9 p.m.
• Joe Whiting Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 8:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30:30 p.m.
• Mike Romano and Friends at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Native Man: Irv Lyons Jr at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

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

Monday,  9/2

• Parmalee at Chevy Court at the New York State Fair, 2 p.m.
• Kix Brooks at Chevy Court at the New York State Fair, 8 p.m.
  The Details at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Emerald City at Wine Court, New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 2 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday,  9/3

• Supersuckers, Hellbound Glory, Amerikan Primitive and the 20th anniversary celebration of Born Again Savages at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
• Kola Owolabi at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College, SU campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
  

Wednesday,  9/4

• Maroon 5 at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $25.50-$99.50.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Joe’s Showcase at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Sarah Horner at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.

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