Fritz's Polka band to return to Utica Maennerchor

Verona, NY: Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band from Verona, NY will return to the Utica Maennerchor (5535 Flanagan Road) in Marcy, NY on Saturday, March 5th from 7pm to 11pm. This will be part of the "Fasching Night" celebration., which has a Mardi Gras theme and is open to both adults and children.

"My band has been performing at this event for many years now, and it's fun seeing people of all ages dress up in their Mardi Gras costumes and dance along to our tunes, said Fritz Scherz, bandleader of FPB. "We always have a great time playing for this event at the Utica Maennerchor!"

Fritz's Polka Band has been performing for over 32 years, and made history in 1999, when they became the first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival in Rome, NY. FPB has made 17 recordings and even appears on "The Manchurian Candidate" DVD which was released in July 2004.

FPB won a Just Plain Folks Music Award in the Best Polka Song category for Bialczak’s Polka on November 4, 2008. FPB won their first Upper State Independent (USI) Award in Syracuse, NY, in the International Category in November 2008. In June 2009, FPB on their first ever Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) in the Best Recording: Other Styles category for their Reflections recording.

In November 2009, FPB won their second USI Award in Syracuse, NY, in the International Category. FPB was nominated this year for Best New Recording by the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and for an USI Award. On October 7, 2010, FPB was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame.

For more information, call Leo Schwenzfeier at: (315) 736-7014, or the Utica Maennerchor at: (315) 735-5882. Additional information is at the band’s website: www.fritzspolkaband.com or visit them on Facebook.

You can also find info on FPB at their sponsor's Jagermeister)Web site.

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The week ahead

Here's a look at what's coming up in and around the 'Cuse:

• 3/3: David Cassidy (Turning Stone Resort and Casino), 8 p.m. -  $45, $50, $60
• 3/4: Lady Gaga / Scissor Sisters (HSBC Arena, Buffalo)
• 3/4: Haste the Day with Mychildren Mybride, The Chariot, A Plea for Purging, Exiled to Atlantis (Lost Horizon), $12
• 3/4-5: Aaron Lewis (Turning Stone Resort and Casino), 8 p.m. - $50, $55, $65
• 3/4-5: Terrence Wilson with Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (Crouse Hinds Concert Theatre)
• 3/4: Treme Brass Band of New Orleans (Legends of Jazz Concert Series, Storer Auditorium, OCC)
• 3/5: Ed Kowalczyk, Emerson Hart, and Leigh Nash (Westcott Theater), 9 p.m. - $20 in advance
• 3/6: Pete Yorn, Ben Kweller (Westcott Theater)
• 3/6: Brian Regan (Crouse-Hinds Theater)

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Sunday, Feb. 27: Skrillex at the Westcott Theater

Skrillex performs at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 8 p.m. This show is sold out.

Also today

• Hammond Jammin’ VII featuring Gerry Testa, Jimmy Cox and the Coachmen’s Michael G. Davis at the Upstairs at the Dino (246 W. Willow St.), 12:30 p.m. - free admission.
• Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra performs works by Vaughn Williams and Benjamin Britten is presented at the Atonement Lutheran Church (116 W. Glen Ave.), 3 p.m. - $10
• Syracuse University Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble perform features music composed by Percy Grainger, John Adams and the world premiere of Daniel Godfrey’s “Kopanitsa” at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus sat 3 p.m. Admission is free.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $2 donation.
• Le Moyne College Jazzuits with Ronnie Leigh at Le Moyne College’s James Common Room, Campus Center (1419 Salt Springs Road), 4 p.m. - $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students.
• Family Hour with Dusty Pas’cal & Family at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn), 2 p.m.

At the clubs

• Buddy Barrette Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and The Custom Taylor Band at Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), noon.
• Country Castaways Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at the Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Shakedown at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Shania Twin at Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt), 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Super Delinquents at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 26: Cherish the Ladies in Homer and more

There's' plenty of live music in and around the 'Cuse this last Saturday in February. Here's what's going on:

• Cherish the Ladies at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $15 for students, free under 18.
• Andrew Greacen with Animal Pants, Liz Strodel  (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m. - $10 in advance
• Garth Brooks tribute Greg Allen Band  (Turning Stone Resort and Casino), 8 p.m. - $25, $30, $40
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser featuring Loren Barrigar, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Kevin Roe, Joanne Perry, Paul Fey, John Price, John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 6:30 p.m. - $10.
• Kelly Birtch at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.), 8 p.m. 
• Summer People, Black Throat Wind, Counterpursuit, Leylines, Ohne-Ka and the Burning River/Sarongs/The Dead Friends at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road) 7 p.m.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m. - $16, $26, $41.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet performs “Recycling Winds” at the DeWitt Community Church (3600 Erie Blvd. E.), 10 a.m. - $10.
• Clarinet Recital featuring Syracuse University junior Colleen Grande at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 11 a.m. - free admission.
• Community Drum Circle at the Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Atkinson Family Bluegrass at Holy trinity Church, Fulton, 7 p.m.

At the Clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Headin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Neverly Brothers Band, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – Barn Dogs, 9 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Smokin, 8 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Dam Dog, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones Band, 9 p.m.
• Charlie's Place (Route 11 Hastings) – Sarah Horner Band, 10 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Smoking Loons, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Paul Taylor, 9 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) -Edgy Folk, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) - Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Southern Comfort, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff and Natural Fact, 10 p.m.
• FloJo's Restaurant (9022 Plainville Road Lysander) - Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Born Again Rebels, Stone Soul Foundation, Nine Round, 10 p.m.
• George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.) - Green On Top, Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Good Time Banquet Hall (PACC, 526 Teall Ave.) - Mickey Vendetti and The Goodtime Band, 7 p.m.
• Green Acres (3019 East Ave., Central Square) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Second Best Sunset, 10:30 p.m.
• Hurricane’s (Water St., Oswego) - Doc Apple. Spectres, Action Park, 10 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Los Blancos, 3 p.m.
• Koto Japanese Steakhouse (2841 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Elite Series VII, 11 p.m.
• Lake Como Inn (1297 E.Lake Rd., Cortland) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Bill Oeinck, 9 p.m.
• Last Run Bar and Restaurant at Labrador Mountain (6935 Route 91, Truxton) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 7:30 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Chris Terra Band, 9 p.m.
• Lucien’s (7800 Brewerton Rd.) - Brass Inc., 11:30 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Pop Rox, 9 p.m.
• Metro Sushi Bar and Lounge (505 Westcott St.) – Akuma Roots, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - J.A.K.K., 8 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - 2 Kool 4 Skool, 7 p.m.
  
• Orchard Valley Golf Course (Route 20, Lafayette) - Fully Loaded Band, 7 p.m.
  
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
  
• The Overlook (Route 174, Marietta) – Jam Bones, 9 p.m.
  
• Paradise Market (Erie Blvd. E.) - Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, 2 and 4 p.m.
• Piggy Pat's (Route 8 and Kellogg Rd., Washington Mills) - Blueprints, 10 p.m.
  
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Johnny Rage, 10 p.m.
  
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Black Halo, 9 p.m.
  
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Dave Solazzo and Mike Solazzo, 8 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
  
• Springside Inn (Route 38 S., Auburn) - Burgers, Beers & Blues’ with Miss E, 6 p.m.
  
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Square Pegs, 10 p.m.
  
• Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach) – Southern Comfort Band, 9 p.m.
  
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Johnny Bender, 9 p.m.
  
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) – Michael and Anjela Lynn, 9 p.m.
  
• Yaworski's (Taberg Rd., Lee Center) – The Bomb, 9 p.m.

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Friday, Feb. 25: Railroad Earth at the Westcott and more

There's some great live music in and around the 'Cuse this last Friday of February. Here's what's going on:

• Railroad Earth and the Tim Herron Corporation at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Syracuse Symphony Orchestra presents Kazuyoshi Akiyama conducting a program of Reich, Sibelius and Takemitsu at the Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m. - $16, $26, $41.
• OCC African Ensemble at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. - Free.
• Chicks That Rock featuring Adrenaline Crush, Catastrophe Me, Enter Eden, Merrill Amos and the Feroni Project at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m. - $5 for 21 and over, $10 for ages 18-21.
• Stratospheerius at the Water Street Café (within the old City Hall, 159 Water St., Oswego), 9 p.m. - $7.
• The Black Lockets, The New Daze, Thrifter and Give Us Jersey! at Lost Horizon, Syracuse
• Meat Loaf (Seneca Events Center, Niagara Falls)
• Comedian Josh Blue (Turning Stone Resort and Casino), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $25

At the Clubs

• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Chapter Eleven, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – F5, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Mike Estep Band, 10 p.m.
• Copper Turret (17 W. Main St. Morrisville) – Blueprints, 8 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker, 7:30 p.m.
• Delphia’s Restaurant and Bar (236 Genesee St., Chittenango) - Music Now and Then, 8:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Salt City Ramblers, 10 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 8:30 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) – Bad Karma Cartel, 7 p.m.
• The Gatherings at Greek Peak (2000 State Route 392, Cortland) - Frenay and Lenin, 8 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar ( 8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Chris Terra Band, 6 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Los Blancos, 9:30 p.m.
• The Killabrew Saloon (10 Clinton Rd., New Hartford) - Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top, 8 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Andy Rudy and Rob Orioli, 7 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – Jam Bones, 10 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – One On One with Scotty and Loren, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Greg Hoover and Friends, 7 p.m.
• Paradise Market (Erie Blvd. E.) - Miss 3 Band, 5 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - The Guise, 9:30 p.m.
• Salt City Billiards and Sports Pub (3707 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) -Lou Sacco and Friends, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Tom Barnes and Company, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Super Delinquents, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - CXTec Dinosaurs, 8:30 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Mark Doyle and The Maniacs, 6 p.m; Caged, 9 p.m..
• Turning Stone Casino, Leopard Lounge (5218 Patrick Road Verona) – Michael and Anjela Lynn, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - The Works, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Chris Taylor Trio, 8 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Tiger, 7:30 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 24: Two Fresh at the Westcott

Two Fresh with Mux Mool, Body Language and Phantom Chemistry are at the  Westcott Theater, (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Also tonight

• Vince Caruana (from The Movie Life, I am the Avalanche) and Brandon Reilly with The Narrative, White Picket Fence, Short Notice (Lost Horizon), 7 p.m. - $12 
• Denver and The Mile High Orchestra at Grace Christian Fellowship, Cortland, 7 p.m. 
• Flogging Molly (Main St Armory, Rochester)
• Rascal Flatts (Blue Cross Arena, Rochester)
• Wendy Ramsay and the Z-Bones’ Ed Zacholl, with series hosts Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane at Gordon Student Center, Onondaga Community College campus (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 appreciated.

At the clubs

• Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Tumbleweed Jones Band, 9 p.m.
• Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Fab Five Paul, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Dan Finn and Jon Bristol, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Book and Coffee (35 Fennell Street, Skaneateles) - Joanne Perry hosts open mike
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Count Blastula
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Flamingo Bowling (7239 Oswego Road, Liverpool) - Tiger
• Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Traverser, Kill the Maestro, Caroline Blue, Zadoc and the Nightmare, 9 p.m.
• Iona Corners Tavern (67 Memphis Road, Memphis) - Dennis Veator, 7 p.m.; Sean, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.)- Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.)- El’ Kabong Rides Again, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse) - Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville)- E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parkers Grille & Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.) - Live Piano Jazz, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - John Lerner hosts open mike
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Fab Cats, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.
• Turning Stone Resort & Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona) - Michael & Anjela Lynn, 9 p.m.

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Kenny Loggins, Boston Pops to play Alliance Bank Stadium in August

The Boston Pops will be making a stop in Syracuse Aug. 28 as part of its 10 East Coast cities Minor League Ballparks tour. The program, entitled  “Hollywood Hits Tour,.” will feature music from popular films. Kenny Loggins will perform with the pops orchestra.

Tickets are $75 for VIP field seats, $50 for reserved seats in levels 100 and 200, and $35 for reserved seats in level 300.

Tickets go on sale at the Syracuse Chiefs ticket office at Alliance Bank Stadium at 10 a.m. Monday. You can also buy by phone at 474-7833 or online at Syracuse Chiefs.  Service charges not included.

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