Friday, April 13: Indoor bluegrass festival in Rome and much more

Join the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Society for an evening of great bluegrass music at the Capital Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome). The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Society presents music from the Atkinson Family, Diamond Someday, Lake Effect Bluegrass and Off the Wall will perform at the event, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, free for children under 16.

Also tonight

• Yarn and Cabinet at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. $12 at the door.
• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $15 single, $25 couple.
• Billy Joel tribute band, Big Shot at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom, Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $25.
• Allen Toussaint at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 8 p.m.
• Bruce Springsteen (First Niagara Center, Buffalo) $38.50, $70.50, $100.50
• Comedian Aziz Ansari (Onondaga County War Memorial), 8 p.m. - $30

At the clubs

• Alex Boatman and the Boatmen at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Amanda Ashley at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Anna Vogel Trio at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• BackFlash at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Barndogs at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Decree at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Digger Jones at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Dropouts at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 6 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Electric Moonpies at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Fate at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
Acoustic.
• Hendry at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Suzy’s (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen with JD Dancks at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
  Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Brae Loch Inn (5 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at TC’s Place (11238 South St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Project 6 at Suzy’s (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 10 p.m.
• Restless Streets/Nightlife/Endyga/ Bruce Campbell/Armed with Valor at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• South Bay Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Best Western (6555 Old Collamer Road, East Syracuse) (9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, April 12: Heavy Pets at the Westcott

The Heavy Pets

The Heavy Pets are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Lee Terrace and Haewa open. Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

• Songwriters Live featuring Maka Rouge and Larry Hoyt, with series hosts Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane at Gordon Student Center Bistro, Onondaga Community College campus (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike),6:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Music Career Workshop at Signature Music (509 W. Fayette St.), 7 p.m. - Free admission.
  
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
  
• Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Joe Riposo and featuring the Syracuse University Super Sax Ensemble at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College, SU campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission

At the clubs

• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Joe Whiting and Terry Quill at Beach House Bar and Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• The Intention featuring Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Tiger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Zelltones Trio at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.

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Happy Easter, Happy Spring!

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

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Saturday, April 7: Phil Clarke musicians’ benefit in Cortland tonight

Area musicians gather tonight at the Blue Frog (64 Main St., Cortland) for the 23rd annual Phil Clark benefit for the Cortland Youth Bureau’s Music Matters program. Performers include The Rolling Prines, The Wild Hunt, Colleen Kattau, and more. Music starts at 7 p.m. Donations are requested.

Also tonight

• Set Your Goals and Cartel, Hit the Lights, Mix Tapes, Super Prime and The Summer Switch at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $14.
• Ryan Fitzsimmons at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Kung Fu and Jatoba at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• Peter Karp and Sue Foley Blues Band at Earlville Opera House (22 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $15 students.
• Bluefield Blues Band and Psycholite at Funk ‘n Waffle ( 727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8:30 p.m. - $7.

At the clubs

• Howie Bartolo at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Custom Taylor Band at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37 (Central Square), 9 p.m.
• DTF at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Granny 4 Barrel and I am Fool at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Good Life Tavern (69 Main St., Camden), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• La Familia De La Salsa at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Los lancos at Twist Ultra Lounge and Dance (252 W. Genesee St.), 10 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road (Skaneateles) (4 p.m.
• Emerald City at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 10 p.m.
• f5 at McGillicuddy’s Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9:30 p.m.
• Filthy McNasty’s at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Monogeesch with Joe Porto at Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.), 1 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at American Legion (109 Fayette St., Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Reckless Drivin’ at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, April 6: Marshall Tucker Band at the Westcott

The Marshall Tucker Band

The Marshall Tucker Band headlines a rockin' show tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Cousin Jake and Silent Fury open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Also tonight

• John Rossbach and Chestnut Grove at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• 3’s A Crowd Band at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Backflash at MJ’s Chill’ N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Bill Horrace Trio at BC Restaurant (247 W Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Chris Terra Band at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Chuck Dean Duo at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
R’n’B/Funk.
• Dovetail Joint at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Dropouts at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P. with Tom Bronzetti at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Fab 570 at Joel’s Steakhouse (5548 Route 31, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Formerly Unnamed at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at American Legion (5575 Legionnaire Dr., Cicero), 8:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m..
• Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• LA the Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville).
  
• McArdell and Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
  
• Methodist Bells at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
  
• Kevin Minnoe at Gino and Joe’s Italian Eatery (217 Grant Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
  
• Power Tripp at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
  
• Rewired and eXpoZure at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
  
• Rust Empire at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
  
• Fulton Chain Gang at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
  
• South Bay at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
  
• Better Than Bowling Band at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
  
• Dovetail Joint at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
  
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool).
• The Other Guise at Mohegan Manor (Club Sushi, 58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
  
• Triple Shot at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, April 5: SBTRKT at the Westcott

Aaron Jerome, aka SBTRKT, performs his music mixing magic tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Pax Effex opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Broken Nails at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 7:30 p.m.
• DJ Skeet at Karma Night Club (308 W. Genesee St.), 10 p.m.
• Karaoke at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with DJ Skoob at Singers Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Karaoke with Stephanie at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, April 1: Celebrate April Fools with some great live music

There’s all kinds of cool stuff going on this first day of April. Check out the following:

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5.
• The Lavender Trio at the Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room (310 Tulip St., Liverpool), 2 p.m. – Free admission.
• The Band of Heathens at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. -. $25.
• The Wailers at Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $18 students
• Lisa Lee and the Funky 3 at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.

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