Saturday, Dec. 8: Tony Trischka at Westcott CC and more

Tony Trischka

Tony Trischka returns to the 'Cuse tonight for a special show at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.). Music starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $17.  

Also tonight

• Sondra and John Bromka at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 4 p.m. - $10.
• Ruthie Foster at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. - $40 adults, $35 seniors, $20 students, free under 18.
• Blues Brothers Christmas Party at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $20 at the door - includes buffet and coffee.
• Syracuse Vocal Ensemble at the Holy Cross Church (4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt), 7:30 p.m. - $20 adults, $18 seniors, $5 students.
• Pentatonix with Alexander Cardinale at the Westcott Theater, (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - Sold out
• The Wiyos at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson.), 8 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• Barndogs at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Big MaMa Bare at Hill N Dale Country Club (6402 Route 80, Tully), 8 p.m.
• Boatmen at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
Light Rock.
• Bonecasters Blues Band at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road., Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9:30 p.m.
• Dr. Killdean at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• E.S.P at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 12 p.m.
• F5 at McGillicuddy's Pub and Lanes (5863 Scenic Ave., Mexico), 9.30 p.m.
• Fate at Buffalo's (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Candy's Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• House on a Spring at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• I Am Fool at Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Big Papa's Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
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• Frankie Michaels at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Bill Oeinek at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 4 p.m.
• Our Friends Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave's Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 12 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at Diliaj's Motor Lodge (7430 North St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Action at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
Classic Rock.
• Tom Bronzetti and Andrew Carroll at Redhouse Arts Center (201 S. West St.), noon.

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Mark Bialczak out at the Post-Standard

The CNY music community was stunned Friday night after learning longtime local music critic, Mark Bialczak, will be leaving the Post-Standard after the first of the year. Mark has been writing about the CNY music scene since 1991 and has been a true champion of local artists. No one does it better or is more knowledgeable than Mark, and his departure will leave a HUGE hole in the paper and web site's coverage of local entertainment.

I normally don't editorialize here, but I just can't ignore this development. What the hell are they thinking? When the P-S made the announcement of these upcoming changes, there was emphasis on the transition to digital media and finding people with experience in that field. But current P-S writers have been using digital formatting for three or four years now, and Mark certainly is digitally savvy! So that can't be it, can it?

Really, what it looks like from here is a move to cut overhead by replacing seasoned and respected journalist with "concierges" and less experienced people who will work for less money.It's all about the bottom line, after all. To hell with the readers.To hell with loyal staff. To hell with quality.

There, I've said it. And it makes me sick to my stomach.

We all knew we were going to lose some good people. But reality is beginning to set in and in the next month or so, I'm sure we'll  be hearing about other local, respected journalist who will also be shown the door. Not much else to say.

I have been covering the CNY music scene since 2003, and while I'm no Mark Bialczak, I have to say, he's been an inspiration to me. I have no doubt he'll find a niche somewhere with someone who will appreciate his contribution to the community. Syracuse New Times, are you listening?

Here's to you, Mark. Thank you for being CNY music's best cheerleader for 15 years. You will be missed.

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Friday, Dec. 7: Todd Hobin on the hill and more

Todd Hobin

Check out Todd Hobin tonight at Sitrus on the Hill at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (801 University Ave), The show starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight

• Blessthefall with A Skylit Drive, At The Skylines, Skip the Foreplay and Forsworn. Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $14.
• The Burns Sisters at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Hot Day at the Zoo with Woodworks and Bob Fleming at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St), 8 p.m. - $13.

At the clubs

• Brian Alexander at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Anna Vogel and Trio at BC Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 7 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at LWB's Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Camillians at Asil's Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Sharkey's Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Steve Endresz at Monirae's (688 County Route 10, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Michael Gordon at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Jake's Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• HD Unplugged with Jackie Pop and Dave Brown at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Pastas Restaurant at Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Hendry at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Redwood Bar and Grill (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Big Papa's Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Jam For Tots at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Higie's Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Jodog Duo at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger's Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
Piano Rock.
• Letizia Solo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with The Talented Ones, Steve Laureti at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Miss E and Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Quickchange with Willie "Taters" Mavins at Georgetown Inn (970 Route 26, Georgetown), 9 p.m.
• Radio Fever at Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Rewired at Buffalo's (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
Rock.
• Dave Robertson at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Satchmo Pops at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Pelican Pete's Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Walking Wounded with Mike Place at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• West End Rockers at Sweet Lew's Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 7 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 6: Simone Felice at the Westcott and more

Simone Felice

Simone Felice performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St). Good Kids open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door.

Also tonight

• The Faceless at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $13.
• Songwriters Live at Onondaga Community College (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 6:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations encouraged.
• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe's (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Cortini Brothers at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7:30 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• HD Unplugged with Jackie Pop and Dave Brown at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro), 8 p.m.
• Jodogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones, Steve Laureti at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark's Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac's Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Stephanie at Devaney's on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 7 p.m.
• Side Project at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 6 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• WoodStone at Shifty's (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do early this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.

Monday, Dec. 3

Jim Brickman (State Theater of Ithaca), 7:30 p.m. - $30.00, $45.00, $65.00.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

• Syracuse University Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m.
• The Coup at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St), 9 p.m. $18.
• JP Shaggy at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Chad Bradshaw and Friends at Bistro on the Green at Drumlins (800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus)

Wednesday, Dec. 5

• Clay Aiken at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona.), 8 p.m. $30, $35, $40.
• All-American Rejects at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. $$25 at the door.
• ory Cali Trio at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Oak and Vine at the Springside (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mike Place at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.

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Sunday, Dec. 2: Jake Shimabukuro at the Westcott

Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Music starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 suggested donation.
• Civic Morning Musicals at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 2 p.m. - $15.
• Hamilton College A Cappella Groups at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 3 p.m. $10.
• Mark at the Plowshares Craft Fair at Nottingham High School (3100 E. Genesee St.), 3 p.m. $2.
• The Voices of Faith Choir at Holy Family Church (124 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 7 p.m. Free.
• Blarney Rebel Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• E.S.P at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Jodogs at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles).
• Mike and Charlie at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mike with Lisa Lee Band at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Perry-Mulhauser Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• WoodStone at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

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Saturday, December 1: Words and Music Songwriter Showcase tonight

Join Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.) for the latest edition of

the Words and Music Songwriter Showcase. The Easy Ramblers, Maka Rouge, and Wendy Ramsay will be onstage. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Paula Poundstone, Palace Theatre (2384 James Street), 7:30 p.m. - $35, $41.25.
• Silverwood Clarinet Choir at the Everson Museum of Art’s Hosmer Auditorium (401 Harrison St.), 8 p.m. - Free.
• Israel Hagan and Stroke at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. $10. 749-4900.
• Ken Waldman at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $17 adults, $16 seniors and students, $8 children.
• The Sounds of Syracuse University at Temple Adath Yeshurun(450 Kimber Road), 7:30 p.m. $10 person; $5 children 13 and under.
• Completely Unchained at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. $15.
• Le Vent du Nord at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. $30/one night $50/both nights. 655-9193.
• Ellis Paul at the Oswego Music Hall (McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego), 8 p.m. - $16 at the door.
• Green Jelly with Born Again Savages, Undergang and Institutionalized (Suicidal Tendencies tribute band) at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m. - $10 at the door.
• 3LAU at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St), 9 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at FoxFire at Village Green (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville).
• American Eagle Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling Unplugged with Sharon Allen and Rebecca Keefe at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Corn-bred at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30.
• Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelding at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Modern Mudd at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 8 p.m.
• F5 at Duskee’s Sports Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix), 9.30 p.m.
• Quickchange at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Creekside Books and Coffee, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles ), 7 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Simplelife at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Hotplate, Wanted at Hulbert House (106 Main St., Boonville), 9:30 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Richie’s Bar and Grill (20 Classic St, Sherburne), 9 p.m.
• Soul Sharks at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
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• Last Call at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Velcros at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Last Left at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9:30 p.m.
• Trump Tight (315) at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 9:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Miss E and Paulie at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Under the Gun at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse ), 10 p.m.
• Modern Mudd at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• Native Man at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Out-Takes at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Quickchange with Willie “Tater” Mavins at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Right Turn Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 12 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.

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