Friday, June 14: The Drop: UV Foam Party at the Westcott

The Drop: UV Foam Party commences Friday at 8 p.m. at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Tickets are $25 in advance, $65 for VIP seating.

Also Friday

• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra at Driver’s Village (5885 E. Circle Drive, Cicero), 7:30 p.m. - $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students.
• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Agrestic at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7 p.m.
• Billionaires at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Brass Inc at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw with Ken Kellerman at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn and Nick Gravelbing at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Flipside at Highland Park Golf Club (3068 Franklin Street Road, Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Pompey Field Days (Academy Street, Pompey), 8 p.m.
• Hendry at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Beau Vine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant (11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf and Matt Lomeo at Colgate Inn (1 Payne St., Hamilton), 7- p.m.
• Just Joe at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Petroff Blues Band at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Pour Whyte Trash at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Rebecca Keefe and Friends at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Rewired at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Sirsy at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 10 p.m.
• Stone Soul Foundation at American Legion Post 1552 (226 Rochester St., Hannibal), 7 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• Tiger at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ).
• Tim Herron at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie opening for Joe Nichols at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 8 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Vista Cruiser at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Marble Hill Inn (4482 Marble Hill Road, Oneida).
• What About Bob at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Hairy Tony’s Pub (102 Main St., Cortland), 10 p.m.

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Thursday, June 13: Manhattan Transfer at the Palace

Jazz vocalist group Manhattan Transfer will entertain at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45.

Also Thursday

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Pompey Field Days (Academy Street, Pompey), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.)
• Dan Elliott and Syracuse’s Pop Duo at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6:30 p.m.
• John Lerner at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Solo at Turning Stone Steakhouse (Exit 33, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Miss E and Off The Cuff at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Mood Swing Unplugged at Salina Library (100 Belmont St., Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• New Day at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Sirsy at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• The Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Tim Herron at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, June 9: Delaney Brothers at St. Stephen's Church

Delaney Brothers Bluegrass perform a special show as part of the Arts and Music Festival at St. Stephen Lutheran Church (873 DeWitt St.). Music starts at 4 p.m. A $10 donation is requested.

Also Sunday

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5 suggested donation.
• Henry Jankiewicz at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Roard, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Voices of Tabernacle with the Sherburne Earlville High School Choir at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 3 p.m. - $12 adults, $7 students.
• Torche with Black Throat Wind at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Chief Bigway at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6-9 p.m.
• Cruise Control at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Syracuse’s Pop Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Swifty’s (25 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6-9 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• John Stevens and the Doubleshot Polka Band at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Just Joe at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Kitchen Party at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Raised on Radio at Spinning Wheel (7384 Thompson Road, North Syracuse), 1 p.m.
• Rob and Stan at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 59 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Hoosey’s (106 Williams St.), noon-3 p.m.
• Salt City Hayseed at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 5 p.m.
• Sweet Lou at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 2 p.m.

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Saturday, June 8: Loverboy headlines Taste of Syracuse

Loverboy headlines Saturday with a 9 p.m. show on the Main Stage at Taste of Syracuse in downtown Syracuse. There's music all day on three stages plus great food to sample from local restaurants. Admission is free. For a complete schedule, click here.

Also Saturday

• Folk Music Concert with Ed Becker and Steve Ekeyon the lawn of the United Church of Christ (108 Malden Road, Mattydale), 11 a.m. - Free admission.
• God’s Country Ramblers at the Hillview Community Church (7382 O’Brien Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m. - donations of non-perishable food items for Baldwinsville food pantries appreciated.
• Joe Louis Walker Band at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students..
• Ellis Paul at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). 8 p.m. - $20 adults, $16 seniors, $10 students, free under age 18.

At the clubs

• Black Water Blues Band at JP’s Bar and Grill, 1706 Route 11, Hastings), 5 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• ESP at Bistro Elephant, 238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant, 104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Grind Unplugged with ELove at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (3435 County Route 4, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Sacred Heart Church (8229 Brewerton Road, Cicero), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Mike Bogan Band at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Mobius Jones at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Papa Joe Trio at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Quick Change with Willie “Taters” Mavins at American Legion (109 Fayette St., Manlius), 4-8 p.m.
• Raised on Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Right Turn at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Rocket Boyz and Blister 78 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb at Verona Firemen’s Field Days (Rock Road, Verona), 7-11 p.m.
• The Camillians at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Green Lakes State Park (Route 290, Fayetteville), 5 p.m.
• The Starlight Band at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Village Lanes, 201 E. Manlius St., East Syracuse), 9 p.m.

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Friday, June 7: Marshall Tucker headlines Taste of Syracuse

Taste of Syracuse, the first festival of the season kicks off Friday at noon downtown in Clinton Square. The Marshall Tucker Band headlines Friday's lineup with a show starting at 9:30 p.m. on the Main stage. Here's the full lineup:

Main Stage

• 12:00 - TJ Sacco (duo)
• 4:45 - Wild Honey
• 6:15 - Hobo Graffiti
• 7:30 - Under the Gun
• 9:30 - Marshall Tucker Band

Erie Stage

• 12:00 - Mike Place (solo)
• 4:15 - Tim Herron Corp
• 5:30 - Turnip Stampede
• 6:45 - Driftwood
• 8:15 - The Goonies
• 9:45 - Sophistafunk

Clinton Stage

• 12:00 - Just Joe
• 1:40 - Breadon Gait and Julia Goodwin
• 4:45 - Brownskin Band
• 6:15 - The Shakedown
• 8:00 - Stroke
• 9:30 - Primetime

Taste of Syracuse continues Saturday. Admission is free.

Also Friday

• Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Miss May I and Affiance at the Regional Market’s F Shed (2100 Park St.), 6 p.m. - $29 at the gate.
• Connor Christian and Southern Gothic with Silent Fury at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• The Steel Wheels at Kirkland Art Center (East Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Gonstermachers as part of fundraiser at the ArtRage Gallery (505 Hawley St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the clubs

• Black Water Blues Band at Calypso Cay Lakeside Restaurant, 11 Dockside Ave., Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon, 55 Genesee St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at The Ridge Tavern, 1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge, 7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at UNC, 125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Dam Dog at Village Tavern, 6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 6:30
• Dan Elliott at Castaways, 916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7
• Dave Hawthorn at Redwood Bar and Grill, 249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 8 p.m.
• Dave Robertson and Melissa Sieling at Sparky Town, 324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• ESP at Wise Guys Comedy Club, 201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Bella Cigna, 301 Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Anchor Bar and Grill, 720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar, 1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at JP’s Tavern, 109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio at Creekside Books and Coffee, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Solvay High School, 600 Gertrude Ave., Solvay), 5 p.m.
• Last Call at Buffalo’s, 2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Stone Lounge, 128 Main St., Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Mark Sims at Western Ranch Motor Inn, 1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Cross Lake Inn and Marina, 3125 Route 370, Cato), 9 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Yesterday’s Royal, 14 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• South Bay at Bull and Bear Roadhouse, 6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Coachmen at Beginnings II, 6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 6-9:30 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que, 246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Fat Bobs at Saltine Warrior Sports Pub, 214 W. Water St.), 5 p.m.
• The Fat Peace at Club West, 6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• The Mix Tapes at Bull and Bear Roadhouse, 6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• The Slant Sixes at Asil’s Pub, 220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• The Starlight Band as part of the Relay for Life of Solvay-Geddes-Westvale at Solvay High School (600 Gertrude Ave., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Viral at Nothin’ Fancy Bar, 10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9:30 p.m.

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Thursday, June 6: Live music at area clubs

It's almost the weekend and what better way to kick it off than with some great live music. Here's what's
going on:

• Kyle Adem at the Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall, 159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Code Red at Castaways, 916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx, 323 N. Clinton St.).
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern, 204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m..
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Borio’s Restaurant, 8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Jason Barady and Nick Piccinni at PJ’s Pub and Grill, 116 Walton St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Mere Mortals and Virgil Cain at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub, 100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Kosta’s Bar and Grill, 85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Western Ranch Motor Inn, 1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Woodstone at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, June 2: Manlius Pebble Hill Jazz Fest

The William Gorman Band and Noah Kellman and his New York City-based trio Squid perform

Sunday as part of the Manlius Pebble Hill School Jazz Fest. The event starts at 3 p.m. in the school's auditorium at 5300 Jamesville Rd. Admission is free.

Also Sunday

• Mike Zito and the Wheel at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15 at the door.
Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - Potluck supper at 5 p.m., $5.
• Kathy Selby and Crooked Sixpence at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Roard, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Four on the Floor at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel Duo withMike Vincitore and Charley Orlando at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.

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