Thursday, July 7: Dan Elliott in DeWitt and more

Dan Elliott performs tonight at the first DeWitt Concert Series of the season in Ryder Park (5400 Butternut Drive, DeWitt). Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.

More outdoor concerts

• Symphony Syracuse performs at Hamilton Village Green (Route 12, Hamilton) in the first of a series of Concerts in the Park in Hamilton. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free.
• Yes and Styx at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $29.50 lawn, $35-$75 reserved.
• Quick Change at Market Street Park Pavilion (Route 5, Auburn), 6:30 p.m.
• Fulton Community Band at Bullhead Point, Fulton, 7 p.m.
• Mario DeSantis Orchestra at Woods Road Gazebo, Solvay, 6:30 p.m.
• Tailor Made at Courthouse Park, Cortland, 7 p.m.

Also tonight

• Open Mike night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Rd., Manlius), 7 p.m. – donations requested
• Yes and Styx at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), Finger Lakes Community College campus (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 7 p.m. - $29.50 lawn, $35-$75 reserved.
• Party On The Patio’ with Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series with Under The Gun at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Brian Alexander at Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach)
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Davina and the Vagabonds at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Sam Domicolo at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 4 p.m.
• Dirty Birds at Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool)
• Donna Colton and Sam Patterelli at Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at Tinker’s Guild (78 Franklin St., Auburn)
• Jambake at Devaney’s Riverside Grille (9347 Stickle Rd., Weedsport)
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Dr. Killdean hosts Open Mic at Corrado’s (9439 Riverforest Rd., Weedsport)
• Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6:30 p.m.
• Open Mike w/ Woody at La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 Madison St., Oneida), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike w/John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Restless Souls at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and Lee Martin at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Soul Traders at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach)
• Paul Taylor at Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn)
• Virgil Cain at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)

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Wednesday, July 6: Outdoor concerts abound in and around the 'Cuse

Miss E Duo performs tonight at Johnson Park in Liverpool

What better way to spend a summer evening than to kick back with some live music at an outdoor show. Take your pick tonight!

• Papa Joe’s Band at Lonergan Park, behind the Stickley Furniture showroom (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. – free.
• Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon at the Village Park Grandstand (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m. - Free.
• The Guise at Goettel Park (755 N. Main St., Central Square), 7 p.m. - Free.
• The Miss E Duo at Johnson Park in the village of Liverpool, 7 p.m. – Free.
• The Barrigar Brothers at Market Street Park Pavilion, Auburn, 6 p.m.
• Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra at Lakefront Park Gazebo, Geneva, 6:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Tommy Barr at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Just Joe at Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mojo at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) .
• TJ Sacco and Lee Martin at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) .

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Tuesday, July 5: Pops in the Park and more tonight

Soft Spoken kicks off the Pops in the Park summer concert series at the gazebo in Upper Onondaga Park (Roberts and Onondaga Ave.). Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Custom Taylor Band at Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m. – Free admission.
• Soul Mine at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (off Wetzel Road, Clay), 6:30 p.m. – Free admission (Rain date July 6.)
• Lou Nocilly and Jazzitude at Hoopes Park, Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $2.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Extremists at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
  
• Open Mike with Sweet Lou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
  
• Big D hosts Open Jam at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.).

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Monday: July 4: Music and fireworks tonight

The Fourth of July would not be complete without the symphony and fireworks at the fairgrounds. Happily, members of the former Syracuse Symphony have formed a new orchestra, Symphony Syracuse, and will be performing at 8 p.m. on the grounds of the New York State Fair. Fireworks will follow. Admission is free.

Also today

• Cross Creek Band Reunion with the Fab Cats, Route 66 and John Cadley and the Lost Boys at Lakeland Park (Forman and Albany streets, Cazenovia), 4 p.m. – Free admission.
• Letizia and the Z Band plus fireworks at the Village of Manlius Amphitheater (1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius) 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Liverpool Community Orchestra at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Prison City Rockers at Owasco Fire Department, Auburn, 2 p.m.
• Gap Mangione Big Band at Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, Sodus Point, 2 p.m.
• k.d. lang at Anderson Center For The Performing Arts, SUNY Binghamton.
• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at the Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Sean Patrick Taylor at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.).

Fireworks

Here's a listing of some of the places you can watch fireworks tonight:

• Syracuse/Alliance Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, after Chiefs game
• Auburn: Falcon Park, 108 N. Division St., Auburn (After Auburn Doubledays baseball game)
• Cazenovia: Lakeland Park, Albany St., 9 p.m.
  
• Elbridge: Rolling Wheels Raceway, Route 5
  
• Hamilton, Colgate University: Taylor Lake, dusk
  
• Manlius: Village Centre, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., dusk
  
• Old Forge: Old Forge Pond, after concert starting at 7:30 p.m.
  
• Sylvan Beach: Main Street, dusk

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Sunday, July 3: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

There’s plenty of live music going on in and around the ‘Cuse to help you celebrate Fourth of July weekend. Here’s what’s going on:

• Syracuse University Brass Ensemble at Emerson Park, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5.
• The Ingersoll Family and Friends at the Oswego County Fair at the Oswego County Fairgrounds, Ellisburg Street, Sandy Creek, Route 81 Exit 37) 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Ernie McDonald at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. – Free admission.
• Todd Rundgren at the Oneonta Theater (47 Chestnut St., Oneonta), 8 p.m. - $50, $40, $30
• Super Ball IX with Phish and others at Watkins Glen International Speedway, Watkins Glen

At the clubs

• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 5 p.m.
• Fully Loaded Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 9:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Goodfellows (202 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor), 3 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Cavallario’s Top of The Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay), 3 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Mike McKay Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Miss E. and Paulie Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (Donnell’s Parkway, 4 p.m.
• Open Mike with Bill Oeinck at Gary’s Sports Bar (111 E. Bridge St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Sharp Dressed Penguins at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m..
• The Fabulous Locknutz (2 p.m.) and Dam Dog (8 p.m.) at Little Sodus Inn (14451 Bell Ave., Fairhaven)

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Saturday, July 2: Joe Whiting at Papermill Island and more

Joe Whiting

Joe Whiting headlines tonight at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). The Mike Sims Band opens the show, which starts at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 at the gate.

Also today

• Spire, Cosmic Sea, Borderline Suicide, and Dee Thorpe at Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse), 9 p.m. - $5 ($8 under 21)
• Fritz’s Polka Band at the Oswego County Fair at the Oswego County Fairgrounds, (Ellisburg Street, Sandy Creek - Route 81, Exit 37), 8 p.m. – Free admission.
• Super Ball IX with Phish and others at Watkins Glen International Speedway, Watkins Glen

At the clubs

• American Legion (7 Vida Drive, Williamstown) - Still Kickin', 8 p.m.
• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort, 7 p.m.
• Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Rd., Pulaski) - Chris Taylor Trio, 8 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Grupo Pagan
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Paul Case and Billy Davidson, 7 p.m.
• LaGraf's Pub (Tenth Street Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Michael Crissan, 6 p.m.
• Lake Effect Inn (7015County Route 17, Lacona) – MEB, 6 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Bagelmunster, 10 p.m.
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Tipp Hillbillies, 9 p.m.
• Owasco Yacht Club (East Lake Rd., Auburn) - Magical Mystery Tour, 7 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Wannabees, 2 p.m.; Cato and Gary, 7 p.m.
• Pine Grove (County Route 17, Bernhards Bay) – Damdog, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Lisa Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Page Nine, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Los Blancos, 10:30 p.m.
• Spencer's Ali (126 West 2nd St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 6 p.m.
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Smart Alec, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, July 1: B'Ville Diner anniversary celebration at Papermill Island

Aerosmith cover band, Draw the Line, headlines tonight as the B’Ville Diner celebrates its 60-year anniversary at the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville).  Kane and the Mike Ryan Duo open the show, which starts at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the gate.

Also tonight

• Folk rocker David Bromberg is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. You and Yours opens. Tickets are $35 at the door.
• The Cross Creek Band at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Le Vent du Nord at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $22.
• Symphony Syracuse at Thompson Park, Watertown, 8 p.m.
• Skaneateles Community Band at Clift Park, Skaneateles, 7:30 p.m.
• Super Ball IX with Phish and others at Watkins Glen International Speedway, Watkins Glen

At the clubs

• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Just Joe, 8 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Shuffling Madness, 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – Leonard James, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Time Line, 8 p.m.
• The Cascades Grill (2846 Firelane One, Moravia) – Chris Taylor Trio, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Cavallario’s Top of the Bay (1 James St., Alexandria Bay) - Bad Husband’s Club, 6 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Smoking Loons, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Wildhoney, 10 p.m.
• Eva Galleria (6456 Collamer Rd., East Syracuse) - Isaac Bidwell and Cayetano Valenzuela, 6 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Hell 2 Pay, 6 p.m.; Amanda Ashley, 9 p.m.; Nine Mile Creek, Sweathogs, Scoundrels , 10 p.m.
• Gio’s (207 Walton St.) - Colin Aberdeen with Mike Ryan, 6 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Paul Case and Billy Davidson, 7 p.m.
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – East of Earth, 8 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Marty Lee Flynn and Shannon Rae
• Kasoag Lake Inn (Route 30, Williamstown) - Dark Hollow, 9:30 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - Last Train Out
• Laci's Tapas Bar (304 Hawley Ave.) - Puente Flamenco, 7:30 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Funky Blu Roots with Tom Townsley, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – The Guise, 8 p.m.
• O’Connor’s Main St. Pub (Main St., Fair Haven) – Magical Mystery Tour, 8 p.m.
• Ohm Lounge (Armory Square) - Sky Sands and Nelson Addison, 9:30 p.m.
• The Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Joe Sweet Trio, 6:30 p.m.; Cato and Gary , 7 p.m.
• Ruby Tuesday’s (146 E. 13th St., Oswego) - Bill Oeinck, 6 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 9 p.m.
• Spencer's Ali (126 West 2nd St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Stompin Wild Rose (156 Clinton Ave., Cortland) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• The Venue (2127 Whitesboro St., Utica) - The Fabulous Ripcords, 9 p.m.
• Verona Hotel (254 Backus St., Verona) - Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Dan Elliott and The Monterays, 9 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Hodson and Donelan, 5 p.m.
• Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Rd., Seneca Falls) - Jimmy Roger and Over the Top, 6 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Smart Alec, 6 p.m.

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