Friday, Sept. 30: Tom Dooley Choraliers at the fairgrounds

Tom Dooley Choraliers

The Tom Dooley Choraliers headline a night of Irish entertainment at the New York State Fairgrounds’ Empire Room. Flyin’ Column will also perfrom along with step dancers and more. The event starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Black 47 performs at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) as part of a fundraiser for Mary Masterpole, candidate for city auditor. The event starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $20.
• Larry and His Flask, Lionize, Feast of the Superb Owl and Arison Cain and the Halfway Home Orchestra at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Beatallica, Born Again Rebels and Bastard Squad at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 10 p.m.
• Liza Minelli at Seneca Niagara Casino
• Jackson Browne at Auditorium Theatre, Rochester
• Comas at the Kirkland Art Center Coffeehouse (9½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. $15.

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - MEB, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Cousin Jake, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Vitamine X, 9 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 6 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Sheela Tucker & AboutTime Band, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – CX Tec Dinosaurs, 9 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tiger, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Sirsy, 6:30 p.m.; Just Joe, 10 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - Michael Crissan, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Lockdown, 6 p.m.; Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Stripped, 9 pm.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Lisa Lee Trio, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Raised On Radio, 9 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Quick Change, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - Miss E
• Mikey's Tavern (1717 Milton Ave., Solvay) - The Goods, 9:30 p.m.
• Moose Lodge (Milton and Willis Ave.) – Tommy Barr, 6:30 p.m.
• Moose Lodge (305 Ontario St., Canandaigua) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 8 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - DT’s, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Frank and Burns, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Mark Zane and Friends, 10 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Donna Colton + One Troublemaker, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tipp Hillbillies, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and the Maniacs, 6:30 p.m.; Stuck On Stupid, 9 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) – Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Doc Apple, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Short Bus, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Neverly Brothers Band, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Big Way with Joey Belladonna, 7;30 p.m.
• Westvale Golf Club (Kasson Rd., Camillus) - Mike and Stan, 9 p.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 29: Gordon Lightfoot in Ithaca tonight

Gordon Lightfoot

Legendary Canadian folk singer/songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot, performs at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca). Tickets are $29.50, $39.50, and $56.50.

Also tonight

• Conspirator featuring Disco Biscuits' Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Manhattan Project opens the show, which starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Harmonic Brass Munich at Cayuga Community College’s Irene Bisgrove Theater (197 Franklin St.), 7 p.m. – Free admission.
• Songwriters Live at Gordon Student Center, Onondaga Community College (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 6:30 p.m.
• Harmonic Brass at Cayuga Community College’s Bisgrove Theatre, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Lock 52 Jazz Band at Onondaga County Free Library, Syracuse, 7 p.m.
• SF JAZZ Collective at Anderson Center For The Arts, SUNY Binghamton
• Fall Poetry Series’ with Howard Nelson at Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn, 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Dirty Birds at Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes)
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock, 24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• House on a Spring at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m
• Open Mike with John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Frank Rhodes hosts Open Mic at Three Fat Guys Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m.
• SoHo Jazz Trio at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Sugarland Jazz Band at Eve Galleria (6456 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), noon.
  
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
  
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
  
• Dave Wolever at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Sept. 26 - 28

Here's what's going on in and around the 'Cuse Monday through Wednesday this week.

• 9/26: Marbin (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St.)
• 9/27: Gabriel Riesco Project (Le Moyne College’s Panasci Family Chapel, 1419 Salt Springs Road), 7:30 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors.
• 9/27: The Avnett Brothers (Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown)
• 9/27: Alex Boatman and Ben Fore (Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St.)
• 9/27: Open Mike w/Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section (Conella’s, 411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• 9/27: Open Mike with Joe Henson. (Village Tavern, 6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 8 p.m.
• 9/27: Open Mike with Sweetlou. (Lock 24, 33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.
• 9/27: Brandi Carlile (Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta)
• 9/28: Just Joe. (Jake’s Grub & Grog, 7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• 9/28: Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy. (Daniella’s Steakhouse, 670 State Fair Blvd.), 9:30 p.m.
• 9/28: Open Mike w/Colin Aberdeen. (Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m. 
• 9/28: Toubab Krewe (Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.

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Sunday, Sept. 25: Oktoberfest continues at Regional Market

The 51st Annual Great Syracuse Oktoberfest wraps up today at the CNY Regional Market (Park St.). Today's lineup includes the Liverpool Community Band and Syracuse Liederverein Chorus (noon);  the Twin Musicians (2 p.m.); and the Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers (2:30 p.m.). Admission is free.

Also today

• Roger Thesier 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. - . $5 suggested donation.
• Nine Operas in 90 Minutes (Syracuse Opera) at  the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 3 p.m. - $15. 

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• 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.), 10 p.m.
• McArdell and Westers at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Lisa Lee and Friends at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Over The Top at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Sarah Horner with Greg Carroll at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Cicero American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 1 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Stephanie and Her Honky Polka Band at Yesterday's Royal (Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept. 24: Tipp Hill Music Fest and much more today

The fifth annual Tipp Hill Music Fest takes place today at Pass Arboretum (Avery Avenue near Burnet Park). Music starts at noon and runs to 7 p.m. Featured bands include White Picket Fence, Donna Colton and the Troublemakers, Causeway Giants, Sirsy, Tipp Hillbillies, The Z-Bones and more. Admission is free.

Also today

• Ski Caz Jam 5 at Cazenovia Mountain (5251 Rathbun Rd., Cazenovia) featuring Ryan Montbleau Band, Sophistafunk, Dark Hollow, The Brethren, Lee Terrace, Andrew Greacen and more perform. Music starts at 3 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Admission is $30 (free under 12).
• Distant Drums in the Native Hills at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 10 - 5 p.m. -  $7 per carload.
• Great Chocolate and Train Festival featuring Tom Chapin (1 p.m.) at the Hamilton Village Green (Route 12, Hamilton), 10 - 4 - Free admission.
• The Hills Brothers at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Jazz ‘N Caz featuring the Cazenovia High School Vocal Ensemble, the Cazenovia High School Jazz Ensemble and the Cazenovia College Singers (4 p.m.) and Gap Mangione and the New Big Band (7:30 p.m.) at the Catherine Cummings Theatre (8 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia) - $10 suggested donation.
• 51st Annual Great Syracuse Oktoberfest’ with Adam Barthalt Orchestra, Under The Gun, David and Paul Jackman ‘The Twin Magicians’ and Liverpool Community Band at CNY Regional Market, Syracuse (Noon to 11 p.m.)
• John Dean at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Bruce Cockburn at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville0, 8 p.m. - $35 for adults, $30 students.
• The Water Street Boys with Rush Tattered at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Custom Taylor Band at J.M. McDonald Sports Complex (4292 Fairgrounds Road, Cortland), 5 p.m.
• Marc Broussard, Scars on 45 and Chic Gamine at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $20 at the door. 
• Sliders and Siders Food Festival Fundraiser with The Fabulous Ripcords at Market Street Park, Auburn (Noon to 4 p.m.)
•  A Cast Of Thousands Aqua Fur CD Release Party  at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Exchange St., Auburn)

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – OutTakes, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Rewired, 9 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – L.A. the Band, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Dan Elliott and the Monterays, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dennis Veator, 6 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 First St., Oswego) - Mark Macri, 9:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Headphones, 10 p.m.
• Conella’s (411 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse) -Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section, Down ‘n Dirty, Donna Leigh, Chapter 11, Bonecasters, 11 a.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) -TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Smokin, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 10 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Brass Inc., 8:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – 3 Inch Fury, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Chuck Schiele, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Good Time Banquet Hall (PACC, 526 Teall Ave.) - Mickey Vendetti and The Goodtime Band, 7 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Grind Unplugged, 10 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – MEB, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Mike Sims and Stan Prez Lee, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Goods, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Born Again Rebels, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Nick’s Club (266 Route 48, Fulton) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9:30 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Joey Belladona, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Soul Risin, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Slicker’s (Main St., Old Forge) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Sono Pizza 18 W. Main St., Marcellus) - East of Earth, 7 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Decree, Trademark, 10 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Papa Joe Band, 1:30 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 W. Albany St., Oswego) - Malachai, 9:30 p.m
• VFW Phoenix (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) - Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Entourage, 9 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 23: Jazz 'N Caz and much more tonight

The Brubeck Brothers and Henry Butler get things rolling at Jazz ‘N Caz

at the Catherine Cummings Theatre (8 Lincklan St., Cazenovia). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested.

Also today

• 51st Annual Great Syracuse Oktoberfest with Kane, Kat Tale, Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers and Liverpool Community Band  at CNY Regioal Market, Syracuse, (Noon to 11 p.m.)
• Paper Diamond at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $20 at the door.  
• Catie Curtis at The Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $25.
• Jonathan Edwards at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Peter Mulvey at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• The Sweetback Sisters at the Kirkland Art Center (9 ½ East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Frankie Negron and In Living Color’s Tommy Davidson at  Goldstein Auditorium (Schine Student Center, Syracuse University), 9 p.m. - $10.
• Auburn Public Theater Fundraiser: Comedy Showcase with Vinnie Mark at Owasco Country Club, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Bruce Springsteen Tribute with Jamie Notarthomas at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Comedienne Gabriel Iglesias at State Theater, Ithaca.
• North Sea Fas at Smith Center For The Arts Opera House, Geneva
• Symphony Syracuse Woodwind Quintet at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Black Halo, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Hell 2 Pay, 5 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – F5, 9 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Journeyman, 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – George Leija, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) –Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon, 7:30 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 10 p.m.
• Daiker's Inn (161 Daiker's Circle, Old Forge) - TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) - Dave Hawthorn
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Fabulous Ripcords, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Upstairs (246 W. Willow St.) - Atlas, 8 p.m.
• Farrell’s Bar and Grill (114 Main St., Groton) - Sarah Horner Band, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Nasty Habit, Scoundrels, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Urban Knight Punks, 6 p.m.; Last July, 9 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Hendry, 10 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Broken Wagon, 9 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) -Backflash, 8:30 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Troubadours of Devine Bliss, 6 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Mike Estep Band, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Flipside, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – SOS with Frank Stepanek, 10 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Lisa Lee Trio, 8 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – 3’s a Crowd Band, 8 p.m.
• Nick’s Club (266 Route 48, Fulton) – Grind Unplugged, 9:30 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Chris Taylor Trio, 8 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Hunter Murray, 8 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - Miss E and Dovetail Joint, 8:30 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - The Works, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs, Fab 570, 8 p.m.

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