Thursday, Feb. 9: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

Sirsy is at Shifty's tonight

Lots to do this February eve. here's what's going on:

• Highland Winds at the Temple Society of Concord (910 Madison St.), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub & Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Paul at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Nanni and The Intention at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Phantom Acoustic Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Code Red featuring Gary Dunes at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with John Lerner at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7:30 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9:30 p.m.
• Punk and Indy Rock at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Dropouts at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Sirsy at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing), 6 p.m.

Karaoke

• DJ Skeet at Karma Night Club (308 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Dave Cornell at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Skoob at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with KandJ Entertainment at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Karaoke with Stephanie at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.

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James Taylor at War Memorial June 21

Legendary singer/songwriter, James Taylor, will be performing at the Onondaga County War Memorial on June 21. Tickets, which are priced at $61.50 and $81.50, go on sale Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the sale of VIP seating will benefit the National Resources Defense Council.

Syracuse's SUNNY 102.1 will be running a contest where listeners can win free tickets to the show. Listen in the morning and afternoon as DJ's Big Mike and Rick Gary challenge listeners to identify a Taylor song they sing. The station will give away ten pairs of tickets.

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Fritz's Polka Band tapes 'Let's Polka' TV show to capacity crowds

Fritz's Polka Band at WSKG in Vestal, N.Y.

Fritz's Polka Band hit the road Feb. 4, taping four episodes of WSKG's (Vestal) Let's Polka before capacity crowds. This was the first TV show the Jagermeister-sponsored band taped since the passing of the band's founder, Fred Scherz, Sr., in 2009.

“Although this was the first time we had recorded a full TV show since my Dad passed away, we wanted to be sure honor him during the tapings, as we continue to miss him both on and off the stage,” said Fritz Scherz, band leader and son of the founder, in a press release.

“We recorded four complete shows, and we played at least one song written by Dad during each show. For the taping of the last show of the day, I even played my Dad’s first Excelsior accordion."

Fritz's Polka Band has been performing for over 33 years, making history in 1999 when they became the first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival in Rome, NY.  The band has made 17 recordings and had a song on The Manchurian Candidate DVD, which was released in July 2004.

The band has won numerous awards, including a 2009 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) for Best Recording: Other Styles category for their Reflections CD. In 2010, FPB was inducted into the SAMMY Hall of Fame.

Last year, FPB had two songs ("Grandparent’s Polka" and "Here Is Fritz’s Polka Band") included in two different episodes of the hit TV show, Breaking Bad.

The band's next appearance is February 18 when they perform at Utica Maennerchor (5535 Flanagan Road, Marcy) as part of a Fasching Night celebration. The event starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $17 for dinner and dance, $10 for the dance only.

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Sunday, Feb. 5: Live music in and around the 'Cuse

The "big game" is on tonight, but if you're looking for some great live music before the party, here's what's going on:

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Mark Hoffmann and Friends at the Fayetteville Free Library (300 Orchard St., Fayetteville), 3 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Two by Two, Too at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St., Liverpool), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Glenn Kime at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 4 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 3 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 4: CNY Brew Fest at the fairgrounds today

The 16th annual CNY Brewfest takes place today in the horticulture building at the New York State Fair grounds.  There are two three-hour session (1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.). Admission is $35 at the door.

The event features 50 local and national breweries including Syracuse breweries Middle Ages, Empire and Syracuse Suds Factory,

Musical guests include Rob and the Js and a special guest performance by Chris Taylor.


Javier Colon at the Westcott
Javier Colon, winner of the first season of The Voice, performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Tinted Image opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 at the door.

Also today

• Dove Creek at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). 8 p.m.
• The Backbeats (from The Sing-Off) at the Schine Student Center’s Goldstein Auditorium (303 University Place, Syracuse University campus), 8 p.m. - $20.
• Dick Ward and Carol Bryant Duo at Eve Galleri (6456 Collamer Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Jonathan Coleman and Boots’n’Shorts at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $14 at the door.
• Andy Grammer at SUNY Cortland’s Corey Union Function Room (Neubig Road, Cortland), 8 p.m. - $5.
• Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Sophistafunk at Castaways (413 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $12.

At the clubs

• 50/50 at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Coachmen with Elizabeth Fern at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Decree at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Degenerators at Song Mountain (Song Mountain Road, Tully), 4 p.m.
• Dr. Killdean at Beginning II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Epi at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• f5 at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded Band at Knoxie’s Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Hotel Willowvale (3397 Oneida St., Chadwicks), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Good Life Tavern (69 Main St., Camden), 9:30 p.m.
• Limestone Crick at Freedom of Espresso (128 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
• Malacai at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 10 p.m.
• Marc Berger and Rich DePaolo at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Monogeesch with Joe Porto at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Ron Spencer Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Unbroken/No Excuses at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 10 p.m.

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Friday, Feb. 3: Electronic DJ David Guetta at Oncenter

Dance music producer and electronic DJ extraordinaire, David Guetta, performs tonight at the Oncenter (800 S. State St.) The party starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55.

Also today

• Lee Whitted at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. – Free admission.
• David Francey at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Helicopter Showdown at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 10 p.m. - $12 at the door.
• Sha Na Na at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.

At the clubs

• Barndogs at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Bratz and Blondes at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.
• Candid at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Causeway Giants at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Chuck Schiele at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Fitz and Tina at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Brae Loch Inn, 5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Hilbily Delux at Celtic Harp (805 Varick St., Utica), 9:45 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Cicero American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31 (Verona) (9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Jim Sheridan and Tom Fetterman at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tramontane Café (1105 Lincoln Ave., Utica), 8 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Blues Band at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Power Tripp at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Restless Souls at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Wicked, Nasty Habit, Hammerhead at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 2: Ludacris at the Dome tonight

Rapper Ludacris headlines tonight's "Rock the Dome" event at the Carrier Dome on the Syracuse University campus. Rick Ross opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets to the event are $45 for the general public and $15 for students and staff. Call DOME-TIX for more information.

Also tonight

• Toby Keith performs tonight at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). Rodney Atkins opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are  $85, $100, $125.
• Open Mike Night at. Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Parisa Restaurant (317 Montgomery St.), 6 p.m.
• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Joe D of Just a Memory at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• King Snyder at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Dianne Ryder at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Parkers Grille (100 Seneca St., Geneva), 9 p.m.

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