Sunday, Dec. 1: Steven Page to perform benefit concert in Canastota

Steven Page, formerly of the Barenaked Ladies, will make a special appearance at a benefit concert for
Ethan Paredes and Gladys Collins at the Rusty Rail (3231 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota). Both Ethan, who is five-years-old, and his grandmother are fighting cancer, and were diagnosed within a year of each other.

The event runs from 1-6 p.m. Admission is $22 (two for $35) and admission gives you a chance to win an acoustic guitar autographed by Steven Page.

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.
• Kitchen Party at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 30: Salt City Waltz

Some of the best musicians in CNY will perform and encore of Salt City Waltz at 8 p.m at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) . the performance is a recreation of the final concert of The Band held in November 1976. The show features Los Blancos, Scott Ebner, Jason Barady, Kim Monroe, Chris Eves, Donna Colton, Rex Lyons, Tim Herron, Artie Lenin, Pete McMahon, Jess Novak, Dugan Henhawk, Ed Zacholl, Joe Whiting, Carolyn Kelly, Michael P. Ryan, Mike Powell, and Mark Hoffman.
Tickets are $20.

Also Saturday

• Moya Brennan at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, $15 for students, free under age 18.
• Dark Hollow at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon p.m.
• Dr Killdean at Pooch’s Sports Bar (1627 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Frostbit Blue at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Granny 4 Barrel at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• Grit N Grace at VFW (2000 Lemoyne Ave., Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at TS Steakhouse (Turning Stone Tower, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 7:30 p.m.
• Shakedown Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Skiffs at Skiff’s (37 James St.).
• The Coachmen at Tinkers Guild Bar (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• The Restless Souls at The Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles ), 9 p.m.

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Friday, Nov. 29: Hot Tuna at the Palace Theatre

The legendary Hot Tuna, featuring original members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.Click here to order.

Also Friday

• Hamell on Trial with Chuck Schiele at St. Clare Theatre (1119 N. Townsend St.), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Silver Queen Casket Company and A Cast of Thousands at the Cayuga Museum of History and Art’s Theater Mack (203 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $5. 

At the clubs

• Brass Inc at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Formerly Unnamed at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• George Leija at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Good Question at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 9:30 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beau- Vine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at TS Steakhouse (Turning Stone Resort, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Leopard Lounge, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn at Metro Sushi Lounge (501 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Petroff Blues Band at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Mike Sims and Scotty Trudell at DJ’s on the Boulevard (3010 Erie Blvd. E.), 5 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Raised on Radio at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Ted Yandeau at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Coachmen at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 7:30 p.m.
• The Smoking Loons at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St., ), 9 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, Nov. 27: Dusty Pas'cal and Loren Barrigar at Auburn Public Theater

Loren Barrigar and Dusty Pas'cal perform at the annual Thanksgiving Eve concert at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St.). Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.

Also Wednesday

• 95X Locals Only Party with Snake Orgy, Feeding Affliction, One Step From Falling, Catastrophe Me and Delta Panzer in a Toys for Tots benefit blast at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $5.
• Agrestic at 56 Main Street Pub (56 Main St., Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• Chuck Dorgan and Jessica Novak at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• El Kabong at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Emerald City at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• Fab Five Paul with Kevin McNamara at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 7 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Main Street Tavern (2298 Dewing Ave., Clayville), 10 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Cato Hotel (213 Main St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 8 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool).
• Rhythm Method at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus).
• The Barndogs at Alvord House (5 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• The Bomb at Nothin’ Fancy (Ruth St., Vernon), 9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 24: Mike Powell at Auburn Public Theater

Mike Powell

Former SU lacrosse star and rocker, Mike Powell, performs at 4 p.m. at the Auburn Public Theater ( 8
Exchange St., Auburn). Admission is $10.

Also Sunday

• Pop Evil with The Letter Black, Eve to Adam, Black Oxygen and Pacinello at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra at Atonement Lutheran Church (116 W. Glen Ave.), 3 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.
• Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac at the Earlville Opera House 918 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 students.

At the clubs

• Dana Fuchs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.).
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9:30 p.m.
• The Delinquents at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:25:40 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Willy “Taters” Mavins with Quickchange at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus).

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Saturday, Nov. 23: Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman at Nelson Odeon

Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman perform at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson). The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $20.

Also Saturday

• Gary Frenay and Artie Lenin at the United Church of Fayetteville's Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10/includes dessert and coffee. 663-7415.
• Greg Hoover and Diane Bostick at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. -  $6.
• Danny D’Imperio and the Upstate Burners at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Floodwood. with Cabinet and the Rusty Doves at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Twiddle with Strange Reflex and Ocupanther at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $12 at the door.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at The 77 Club (77 Main St., Cortland), 10 p.m.
• 3’s A Crowd at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• American Eagle Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton).
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Dr Killdean at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Finn, Bristol and Kearns at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Snubbing Post (Route 46, Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• John Lerner at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville).
• Just Joe at Cato Hotel (213 Main St., Cato), 8 p.m.
• Letizia’s Urban Country Band at Stockyard Night Club (500 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
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• Lisa Lee Trio at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Monkey Fever at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool).
• Off the Reservation at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Rollinsouth at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA).
• The Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Camillians at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay).
• The Dropouts at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• The FabCats at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.).
• Under the Gun at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).

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Friday, Nov. 22: David Wilcox at Auburn Public Theater

David Wilcox headlines at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn). The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $20. Prior to the show, the Dean Brothers perform in the theater's Stage Right space. Their performance starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also Friday

• The Big Break semifinals featuring Kill the Lites, Autumn’s Last Fall, The Projection, Go Down Moses, Unknown Woodsmen and I Am Fool at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 6 p.m. -  $8 at the door.
• Symphoria performs Strauss’ “Blue Danube,” Holst’s “The Planets” and more at the Museum of Science and Technology (500 S. Franklin St.), 7:30 p.m. - $44 for adults, $39 for seniors, $24 for students.
• Driftwood CD release party at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Long Time Courting at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13 for students.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Bert Scholl and Friends at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn).
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Bob Holz Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix).
• Chris Taylor at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Country Swagg at Stockyard Night Club (500 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Black Olive (250 S Clinton St).
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul and Magical Mystery Tour at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• George Leija at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - JennyLyn Watson fund-raiser.
• Grit N Grace at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Letizia at TS Steakhouse (Turning Stone Tower, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mere Mortals at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.).
• Michael Crissan at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Modern Mudd: Nuttin But the Blues at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• Our Friend’s Band at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Party Sharks at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Rock Bottom All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• Ron Spencer Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• The Camillians at Mitchell’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.).
• The Other Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• The Rock Foundation at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).

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Thursday, Nov. 21: Lemon Elefant at Community Folk Art Center

Lemon Elefant headlines as part of  “A Journey Through Music of the African Diaspora” at Community Folk Art Center (805 E. Genesee St..). Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free (donations welcome).

Also Thursday

• Lee Terrace with Mister F at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• The Goonies at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, Dustin Lynch at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.

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TJ Sacco will perform as part of a benefit for musician Eric Will

TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, Flat Face and the ShempDells, Ferguson and Rogers and Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes perform as part of a benefit for Eric Will, lead of the Southern Comfort Band. The event takes place at the American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero). Music starts at noon and runs until 6 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Also Sunday
 

• Sinatra’s Women featuring Marissa Mulder and Nick Ziobro at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.),  5 p.m. - $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Call 479-5299 to reserve your seats.  
• Nirinjan Kaur at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $25.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• A Capella Showdown at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 3 p.m. - $15. 

At the clubs

• Billy Golicki at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Blarney Rebel Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
Blues brunch.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Lake- House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 16: Gin Blossoms perform at the Palace Theatre

The Gin Blossoms perform as part of a benefit for ARC of Onondaga at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.). Merit opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $40 with VIP seating available for $55. Click here for tickets.

Also Saturday

•  Duo Ladour featuring Martha Grener, Lacey Lee, and Jennifer Vacanti  at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 3 p.m. -  $10.
• Off the Wall at the Trinity Church Community Coffeehouse (98 Main St., Camden), 7 p.m.
• Trapt with Devour the Day, Righteous Vendetta, No Resolve and One Step from Falling at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road),  $17.
• John Keller, Liz Friedel and Rich Smith at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. - $6.
• Start Making Sense with Manifested and the Spring Street Family Band at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 at the door.
• Sultans of String at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. -  $16 at the door; half-price for children under 12, free under age 5. 

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Billy Sunday Review: Triple Threat and UREEKOFIT at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon-2 p.m.
• Dr Killdean at Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis), 9 p.m.
• Emerald City at Stockyard Night Club (500 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
Pour House West reunion party.
• Frank Rhodes at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.).
• Gallows Road at Richie’s Bar and Grill (20 Classic St., Sherburne), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 pm-1 am.
• Infinity at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Kane at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Raised on Radio at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge (40 Church St., Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• The Boatmen at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Headphones at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).

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Friday, November 15: Dar Williams at the Westcott and more

Dar Williams headlines at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Ben Fields opens the show, which starts

Dar Williams

at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also Friday

• All-4-One at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.
• Atwater-Donnelly at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Omar Tamez and Harv Sorgen with Peter Mack at the Cayuga Museum of History and Art’s Theater Mack (203 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $10.
• The Stray Birds at the Kirkland Art Center Coffeehouse (East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Sultans of String at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Dark Hollow with Solar Garlic at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 9 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at thedoor.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• 3 Inch Fury at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale).
• Anna Vogel and Her Band at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• The Barking Loungers at Elbow Room (122 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Bob and Dave (805’s Dave Porter) at Black Olive (250 S Clinton St), 6 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Brickyard Road at Stockyard Night Club (500 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool).
• Chris Taylor Unplugged at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Dr Killdean at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• El’ Kabong at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• George Leija at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Main Street Tavern (2298 Dewing Ave., Clayville), 9:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• John Thayer at Arena’s Eis House (144 Academy St., Mexico), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Last Call at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan with The Shop and Simple Life at Upstairs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 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.
• Soul Risin’ at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Cadleys at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• The Degenerators at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• The Goods at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• The Mix Tapes at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Nov. 14: 38 Special at Turning Stone

38 Special performs at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40, $45, and $55.
Also Thursday

• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 6:30 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 10: Brazilian rockers at the Westcott

Brazilian rockers, Os Mutantes, hit the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St). Capsula (from Argentina) opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

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.
• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Brian Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Mike Powell at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 9: Big Break semis and more

The Big Break continues at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) with the semifinals. Vying for a spot in the finals are Trophy Sons, Mike McKay Band, Circle the Suffering, Suited Stranger, Spring Street Family Band and Strange Reflex. Music starts at 5 p.m. Admission is $8 at the door.

Also Saturday

• Chad Darou and Stealing Time at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 includes dessert and coffee.
• Leo Crandall at the Redhouse Arts Center (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Marie Burns and Mac Benford at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Kenny Neal Band at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free under age 18.
• The Wiyos at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Klezmer Kings at the Morgan Opera House (370 Main St., Aurora), 7:30 p.m. - $8 adults, $5 children.
• Dan Berggren at the Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road), 7:30 p.m. - $10 advance, $12 door.
• Invitational Women’s Choir Festival at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University, 4 p.m. - Free.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Barnes Project at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Bob and Dave (805’s Dave Porter) at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 8 p.m.
• CJ Styles at Stockyard Night Club (500 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 4-5 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Dr Killdean at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• George Leija at St. Rose of Lima School (411 S. Main St., North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
Solo acoustic variety for fundraiser.
• Grit N Grace Unplugged at Fulton Elks Lodge (57 Pierce Drive, Fulton), 7 p.m.
• Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon - Daughters of the American Revolution event for veterans - at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Neil Young Third Annual Birthday Gig at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.) featuring Ed Bugliosi, Marty Spagnola, Mike MacDonald, Ted Shepard, Paul Adams Shepard, John Wolford, Dave Robertson, HubCap Hank, Henry Gonnella, Rob Benedict, Floyd Otis Vincent..
• Raised on Radio at Crossroads Bar and Grill (3120 N. Triphammer Road, Lansing), 8:30 p.m.
• Rewired at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Richard Thorne at Creekside Books (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles).
• Rock Doll at Pour House (43 Canal St., Lyons), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• The Camillians at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 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 Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Unsung Heroes with Wit’s End at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Skiff’s (37 James St.).

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Friday, Nov. 8: Lotus, Atrilla, and Cosby Sweater at the Regional Market

Lotus, Atrilla, and Cosby Sweater perform at the Regional Market’s F Shed (2100 Park St.). Music starts at 8 p.m.General admission is $22 general, VIP admission is $25.

Also Friday

• Luke the Knife and Beard-O-Bees do a late-late show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 11:30 p.m. and tickets are $10.
• NYS Baroque at the First Unitarian Universalist Society (109 Waring Rd.), 7:30 p.m.
• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 8 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Code Red at Mitchell’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Black Olive (250 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• George Leija at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Grit N Grace with Chris Taylor at Stockyard Night Club (500 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Hendly at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Justin’s Tuscan Grill (6400 Yorktown Circle, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• JD RollinSouth at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at FandA’s Rhythm and Booze Lounge (1 S. Virginia St., Waterloo), 9:30 p.m.
• John Lerner at Arena’s Eis House (144 Academy St., Mexico), 7 p.m.
• John Rohde and Friends at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Ventosa Vineyards (3440 Route 96A, Geneva), 6 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• F5 at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Wildcat Pizza Pub (3680 Milton Ave., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Rock Bottom All Stars at Buffalo’s, 2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Soul Risin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Ted Yandeau at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• The Billionaires at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• The Dented at Gary’s Sports Bar (111 E. Bridge St., Oswego), 7 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tiger at Elbow Room Tavern (122 E. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9:30 p.m.
• Tom Eagan at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Nov. 7: America's Got Talent Live at Turning Stone

'America's Got Talent' Season 8 winner, Kenichi Ebina, headlines as the AGT tour makes a stop at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thurway Exit 33, Verona). Other acts include Collins Key, Jimmy Rose, Taylor Williamson, Cami Bradley, the KriStef Brothers, and Tone The Chiefrocca. Tickets are $40, $45, and $55.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Hot Buttered Rum with Emily Yates and WoodWorks at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at Tin Rooster, Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 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 Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 3: Love Canon at the Westcott and more

Love Canon performs at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) Funknasty opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

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.
• Central New York Songwriter Showcase with Dana “Short Order” Cooke, Dave Goldman, Joanne Perry, Wendy Ramsay, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and others at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St., Liverpool), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Mozart’s Requiem: Concert of Remembrance at St. David’s Episcopal Church (14 Jamar Drive, Fayetteville), 3 p.m. - $10.
• 3’s A Crowd at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Chief Bigway at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Gallows Road at Ukrainian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at A.T. Walley and Co. (119 Genesee St., Auburn), 5 p.m.
• Tim Herron at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn).

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Saturday, Nov. 2: Tom Rush at Auburn Public Theater

Legendary folk singer Tom Rush performs at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn). The show starts at  8:30 p.m. Admission is $35.

Also Saturday

• Outlaws Night, a tribute to Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and others featuring Lou Sacco, Bob Fleming and Tom Owens at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 6 p.m. - $8.
• John Elliott at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m - $18.
• Louise Mosrie at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $12 in advance, $14 at the door; half-price for children under 12, free under age 5.
• Pearl Rhein at the Redhouse Arts Center (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $20. 

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville).
• Aftermath Zombie Ball at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band 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.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Hosmer Winery (6999 Route 89, Ovid), 1 p.m.
• Dr Killdean at World Lounge and Martini Bar (134 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Granny FourBarrel and Doc Apple Halloween Party at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Grit N Grace at The Lanterns (275 Rasbach Road, Clayville), 8 p.m.
• Infinity at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Just Joe at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville).
• Los Blancos at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 :30 p.m.
• Raised on Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Apple Station Winery (5279 Cross Road, Cayuga).
• Soul Mine at The Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 3 p.m.
• The Cadleys at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• The Camillians at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• The Dropouts at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• The Easy Ramblers at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7:30 p.m.
• Tiger at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles).

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