Sunday, Oct. 9: Rock 4 Wishes at the Westcott

Area bands will gather today for Rock 4 Wishes, a benefit for the Make a Wish Foundation, at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Doors open at 2 p.m. and music starts at 3 p.m.

Also today

• Symphony Syracuse featuring violinist Elmar Oliveira at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse- Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 2 p.m -  $15, $25, $50 for adults, $10 for students with ID. 
• Schola Cantorum of Syracuse at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus, 7 p.m. - $15 adults, $10 seniors and students.
  Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
  Syracuse Opera Preview at Barnes and Noble Bookstore (3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 1 p.m. - Free admission.
  Black Dahlia Murder, Redfield, Cannibal Corpse and All Shall Perish at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $14.99. 446-5534.

At the clubs

• Andy Rudy and Kim Fetters at Moondance Tavern, 2512 Route 20 (Marcellus), 6 p.m.
• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Bryan Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• FabCats at Critz Farms (3232 Rippleton Road, Route 13, Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• Dan Finn at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• J.D. and Rollin’ South at Ukrainian National Home (1317 W. Fayette St.), 6 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.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Rooter’s (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St.), 7:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 8: Darius Rucker at the War Memorial tonight

Darius Rucker

Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman, Darius Rucker, performs tonight at the Onondaga Country War Memorial (515 Montgomery St.). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42.50.

Also today

• Folkus Project Second Saturday Concert Series with Tenor at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Grateful Dead Guitar Workshop featuring Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $35. Rogers performs at 8 p.m. with Josh Delaney and Wendy Ramsay. Admission to their concert is $10.
• John Cadley, Michael Gordon, Rick Pallatto and Mark Zane perform at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Christine Lavin at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $16 at the door.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Oktoberfest at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 8:30 p.m.
• Richard Thompson at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $29.50, $36.50.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
• American Legion (398 N. Main St., Oneida) - Gina Rose Band, 7 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Papa Joe Band, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Jam Factor, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Smokin Worm, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Frankie Michaels, 7:30 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Damdog, 8:30 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Stone River Band, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Soul Mine
• FloJo's Restaurant (9022 Plainville Road Lysander) - J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Francesca’s Cucina (545 N. Salina St.) – The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Sleep Circadia, Buried in Concrete, Lowkey, Spire, Perpetual Burn, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Jesse Cleveland, 9 p.m.
• Gathering Lounge (Route 57, Liverpool) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Disappointing the Family, 10 p.m.
• Green Gate (2 Genesee St., Camillus) - WoodStone, 9:30 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Dennis Veator, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Denn Bunger, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – 50/50, 10 p.m.
• McGillicuddy’s (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Granny 4 Barrel with Lonesome Crow, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Buddy Barrette Band, 8 p.m.
  
• Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Schuyler) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
  
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Miss E and Paulie Duo, 7:30 p.m.
  
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) – Forbidden Dawn, 9 p.m.
  
• Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walter St., Syracuse) – Super Delinquents, 5 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Pour Whyte Trash, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Prison City Rockers, 6 p.m.
  
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – Hilbily Delux, 9 p.m.
  

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Friday, Oct. 7: Keller Williams at the Westcott and more

Keller Williams performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also today

• Disco Dance Party featuring Soul Mine, Soul Injection and Letizia and the Z Band at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Songwriters Showcase featuring Barnaby Bright, John Schmitt, Martin Rivas and Jules Poorman at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Miller Street Grove at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 5 p.m. – Free admission.
• Anais Mitchell at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• OCC Percussion Ensemble at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. – Free admission.

At the clubs

• American Legion (Route 57, Phoenix) – Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Chris Taylor Trio, 8 p.m.
• Big Kahuna’s Raw Bar 17 Columbus St., Auburn) - The Fabulous Ripcords, 6 p.m.
• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Jamie Notarthomas, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Chapter Eleven, 6 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Hell 2 Pay, 9 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.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Open Mike with Captain Bob, 9 p.m.
• Chugger’s (1800 Union Rd., West Seneca) – Just Joe, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Mark Zane and Friends, 7:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Count Blastula, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Two Hour Delay
• Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Rd.) - Smoking Loons, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Adrenaline Crush, 6 p.m.; Dead Creek, 9 p.m.; eXpoZure, ReWired, 10 p.m.
• Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – East of Earth, 9 p.m.,
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Michael Crissan, 10:30 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Restless Souls, 6 p.m.
• Joel’s Steakhouse (Route 31, Verona) - Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Flipside, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - J.D. and Rollin’ South, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Tuff Luck, 8 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Down to Funk, 10 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – The Guise, 8 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Johnny Rage Band, 10 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Sarah Horner Band, 9 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Case Frank and Burns, 6 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Super Delinquents, 9 p.m.
• Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Rd., Herkimer) - Code Red featuring Gary Dunes, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Chief Big Way, Caged, 6 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - McArdell and Westers, 8 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grille (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) - Vitamin X, 9:30 p.m.
• Trapper’s Pizza Pub (5950 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - Diana Jacobs and Groove Theory, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tiger, 7;30 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 6: Neil Sedaka at the Civic Center tonight

Neil Sedaka

Singer/songwriter and 60s legend, Neil Sedaka, performs tonight as part of a special benefit for the Loretto Foundation. The concert, which takes place at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Also tonight

• Grupo Pagan, Andrew Russo, Joanna Jewett and more perform as part of a fundraiser for the Hiscock Legal Aid Society and the Everson Museum of Art. The event takes place at the Everson’s Scuplture Court (401 Harrison St.) and starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $125.
• The Dean’s List and OnCue, Gilbere Fiore, Guy Harrison and Apache Chief perform at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• SF JAZZ Collective at Anderson Center For The Arts, SUNY Binghamton
• Fall Poetry Series with Samlee Frazier at Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn, 7:30 p.m.

At the clubs

• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Alex and the Boatmen
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Eva Galleria (6456 Collamer Rd., East Syracuse) - Sugarland Jazz Band, noon; Mark Zane and Friends, 5 p.m.
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – Dennis Veator, 9 p.m.
• Knoxie’s Pub (Route 20, Pompey) – Chad Bradshaw, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Flipside, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars, 9:30 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Michael Crissan, 8 p.m.
• Phoebe's Garden Café (900 E. Genesee St.) – The Intention Featuring Mark Nanni, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones Band, 7 p.m.
• Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Acoustic Night, 7p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Better Than Bowling Featuring Sharon Allen, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.) - Open Mike with Mike Ranger and Dave Read, 7 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse : Oct. 3 - 5

• 10/4:  Tuesday Night Music Sessions at Auburn Public Theater, 7:30 p.m.
  
• 10/3: Jackson Browne at Palace Theatre, Albany
• 10/4: Mt. Eden at (Westcott Theater, Syracuse, 8 p.m. - $25 at the door
• 10/4: Mac Miller at Water Street Music Hall, Rochester
• 10/4: Yo Gabba Gabba at UB Center for the Arts, Buffalo
• 10/5: Joe Carello and His Jazz Band at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 5:30 p.m. - $35.
• 10/5: Syracuse Opera Preview at the Jewish Community Center (5655 Thompson Road, DeWitt). Free. 
• 10/5: Ulrika Davidsson at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. -Free.
  
   

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Sunday, Oct. 2: Jackson Browne in Utica tonight

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Stanley Theatre (261 Genesee St., Utica). Tickets are $30, $50, and $85.

Also today

• Hot Club of Cowtown with Loren Barrigar at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theater (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m - $25.
• Morgan Street Stompers at McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Road, Camillus), 4 p.m. - $12. 
• Jackie Greene at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15. 
• Fall Festival with The Barrigar Brothers, Honky Tonk Hindooz and Tommy & Jeff Connors at The Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, 2 - 6 p.m.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - . $5 suggested donation.
• 10th Annual RISE And Walk For Breast Cancer at Loop Road Parking Garage, Auburn, Noon
• The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest at Courthouse Park, Cortland, Noon
• Southern Tier Flood Relief Benefit with Plastic Nebraska, The Blindspots, 5 Mile Drive, Hubcap, Jeff Klaus (of The Horseflies), Frank Raponi, The Atomic Forces and more at Castaways, Ithaca, 5 p.m.

At the clubs

• Fab Five Paul at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) 12:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Dave Shaw’s Smokin’ Section at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Soul Traders at Ukrainian National Club, Auburn, 6 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Red Rooster Pub, Skaneateles Falls, 5 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 1: Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman at the Redhouse

Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman

Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman return to the Redhouse (201 S. West St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $15.

Also today

• Rubblebucket, Sports and the Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt at the Westcott Theater,(524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Take 6 at the Holy Cross Church (4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Dan Duggan at the Plainville Christian Church, (754 W. Genesee Road, Plainville), 7 p.m. - $7 adults, students free.
• Nine Operas in 90 Minutes at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Andrea Burns at the Hangar Theatre (810 Taughannock Blvd. (Route 89), Cass Park, Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $15- $28.
• The Campbell Brothers at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $15 students.
• Kinloch Nelson at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $15.
• John Nemeth at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, under 18 free.
• Yarn at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• 31st Annual Harvest of Sound Field Band Compettion with host Auburn Marching Vanguard and others at Holland Stadium, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest’ at Courthouse Park, Cortland, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Bright Lights & Country Music at Sempronius Fire Department, Sempronius (Noon to 3 p.m.)

At the clubs

• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Code Red featuring Gary Dunes, 10 p.m.
• Bistro L’Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.) – E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Donnie Martell, 7 p.m.; Southern Comfort Band, 8 p.m.
• Club 48 (266 Route 48, Fulton) – Freeride, 9 p.m.
• Cobblestone (400 First St., Liverpool) - Mark Macri, 9:30 p.m.
• Copper Turret (17 W. Main St. Morrisville) – Denn Bunger, 8 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Dave Hawthorn & Nick Gravelding, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Difference of Opinion, 9 p.m.
• Georgetown Inn (Route 80, Georgetown) - Headin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Krabby Kirk’s (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Tumbling Dice, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) – Mojo, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Decree, 10 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Frenay and Lenin, 9:30 p.m.
• Rosie's Sports Bar and Grill (1443 W. Genesee St.) - Hendry, 9:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Sinners Ink, 10 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – The DT’s, 6 p.m.; Emerald City, 10 p.m.
• Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks, 10 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Papa Joe Band, 9 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Eastside 66, 7 p.m.

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