The week ahead in CNY

Looks like a good week ahead for live music in CNY and beyond. Here's what's going on:

• 5/3: Open Jam featuring Gray Young (NC band with Auburn native Jeff Dopko) and Cast Of Thousands  (Auburn Public Theater, Auburn)
• 5/4: Salvia (Lost Horizon)
• 5/5: All-Time Low, Yellowcard (Northern Lights, Clifton Park)
• 5/5: Whose Live Anyway with Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops (State Theatre, Ithaca)
• 5/6: David Francey (May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society)
• 5/6: Asia (Turning Stone Resort and Casino), 8 p.m. - $40, $45, $55
• 5/6: Nelly (Cornell University) 
• 5/7: Peter Mack’s Really Real Jazz Band featuring Jerry Hilliker, John Esposito, , Harvey Songhum, Paul Merrill, David Castiflione and Joe Carello (Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn)
• 5/7: Ellis Paul (The Music Hall at Ontario Center For The Performing Arts, Oswego)
• 5/7: Syracuse Crawfish Festival with The Fab 570 (New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse)
• 5/7: Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys (Center For The Arts, Homer)
• 5/7: McMule (Earlville Opera House Arts Cafe, Earlville)
• 5/8: The Glenn Miller Orchestra (Capitol Theater, Rome), 3 p.m.

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Sunday, May 1: Celebrate May with some great live music events

Happy May!

Happy May! There are numerous interesting live music events today. Here's what's going on.

• Syracuse University Oratorio Society at Park Central Presbyterian Church (504 E. Fayette St.), 3 p.m. - free admission.
• Auburn Softball Field Project Fundraiser with Jim VanArsdale Duo at Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn), 2 p.m.
  
• Bill Feeney Family Fundraiser with Frostbit Blue, Vitamin X, 2 Kool 4 Skool and Better Than Bowling at The Foundry, Oswego. 1 p.m.
  
• Blessing Of The Bikes with Lonesome Crow Duo at Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes), 1 p.m.
  
• The Funky Blu Roots CD Release party with guests David Olson and Tom Townsley at Swaby’s Tavern, Auburn, 5 p.m.
  
• John Sebastian & Roger McGuinn at Oneonta Theatre, Oneonta
  
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation requested.
  
• Syracuse Children’s Chorus at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University Quad, 4 p.m. - $15 to $19.
  
• Vision of Sound at Plymouth Church (232 E. Onondaga Ave.), 4:30 p.m. - $15 for adults.
  
• Sierra Fox senior recital at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 2 p.m. - free admission.
  
• Silverwood Clarinet Choir at Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room, (310 Tulip St.), 2 p.m. - free admission.
  
• Onondaga Community College Spring Concert I at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 3 p.m. - free admission.

At the clubs

• Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at New Fuji Chinese Buffet (2960 Erie Blvd E.), 6 p.m.
• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• MoJo Trio at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mike Ranger, Frank Rhodes and Larry Rowsen at Shhot’s Pub (2026 Teall Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Blues, Cruise and BBQ with Steve Odum Band at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• • Two Hour Delay at Swifty’s Tavern Outback (45 Perrine St., Auburn), 6 p.m.

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Saturday, April 20: John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours at the Westcott

John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours

John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Kim Monroe opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Also today

• Jean Redpath at the Community School of Music and Arts (330 E. Martin Luther King St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $17 at the door.
• Day of Percussion at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike. $10. 498-2054.
• Central New York Bluegrass Association Benefit featuring John Cadley and the Lost Boys, the Delaney Brothers, Salt City Ramblers, Lake Effect Bluegrass, Boots’n’Shorts and the Marcellus Jammers at the Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $10 admission.
• Syracuse University Concert Band at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 2 p.m. - free admission.
• David Artz's senior vocal performance at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 3:30 p.m. - free admission.
• Flautist Dan Hill at the Northeast Community Center (716 Hawley Ave.), 6 p.m. - $15.
• Chris Cresswell's recital at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m. - free admission.
• Words and Music Songwriters Showcase hosted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and featuring Dusty Pas’cal, Buffalo folkie Tom Stahl and Emmery Brakke at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

At the Clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Fully Loaded Band, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Born Again Rebels, 9 p.m.
• The Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse) – Sheela Tucker, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Frank and Burns, 9 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – L.A., 9 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Southern Comfort Band, 9 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – Tim Herron Corporation, 8 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook, 9 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Dark Hollow, 10 p.m.
• Cornerstone Restaurant and Bar (6805 Main St., Redcreek) – Smart Alec, 9 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Jerry Cali, 8 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – F5, 9 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Gary Haydu, 8 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – One Hard Krank, 10 p.m.
• Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Baby Shakers and Mick Van Rick, 10 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - 2 Hour Delay, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Lost Horizon (5853 Thompson Rd.) - Fulton Chain Gang, Custom Taylor Band and TJ Sacco
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – 3 Inch Fury, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Nancy Kelly, 8 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Tommy Barr, 8 p.m.
• Nothin' Fancy (10 Ruth St., Vernon) – J.D. and Rollin’ South, 9:30 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - The Funky Blu Roots and Blue Mission Sky Club, 6 p.m.
• Paddock Club (1 Paddock Arcade, Watertown) - Crimescene, 9 p.m.
• Paradise Market (3179 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt) - Bill Haley’s Comets, 1 p.m.
• Piggy Pat's (Route 8 and Kellogg Rd., Washington Mills) - Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks, 10 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker, 9:30 p.m.
• Red Sun Roasting Company (West 1st St., Oswego) – Dam Dog
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Sirsy, 10 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 8 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Under The Gun
• Tombstone Saloon (5589 State Route 5, Vernon) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Letizia and the Z Band, 8 p.m.

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CXtec Dinosaurs win annual Rockin' the Red Cross

The Syracuse War Memorial was hoppin' Friday night as bands from 13 area businesses and schools competed in the annual Rockin' the Red Cross battle of the bands. In the end, it was the CXtec Dinosaurs who took top prize. Defense Mechanism (Lockheed Martin) was second and CSB (C&S Cos.) were second.

Bob Volk (Lockheed Martin) was recognized as best male vocalist and Joanne Perry took the award for best female vocalist. Mark Ballad and Terry Mulhauser were honored as best instrumentalist. 

The event, which benefits beat the Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross, was moved to the War Memorial from its traditional venue at Syracuse's Landmark Theater.

TK99's Dave Frisina and Lisa Chelenza hosted the event. Judges included Todd Hobin, Letizia, and Andrew Russ. Moe Harrington served as the judges' emcee.

Also participating were The Mosfets (Inficon), The Distributorz (Wynit), Kings of Hospitality (OnCenter), The BandiT Band (Baldwinsville Teacher's Association), Staff Infection Band (ESM), The Chillerz (Carrier), Brush (Aspen Dental), The Treblemakers (OCC), Under the Radar (SRC), and Old School (Manlius Pebble Hill)

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Friday, April 29: Rockin' the Red Cross tonight at the War Memorial

Bands from 13 area companies and schools will perform tonight at the Onondaga Country War Memorial (800 S. State St.) as part of Rockin’ the Red Cross. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 at the door. All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross of Central New York.

Also tonight

• Block Party at the Carrier Dome featuring Damian Marley, Kid Cudi and Nas, 7 p.m.
• Thoughts in Reverse, Our Last Night, Vanna, Armor for the Broken and As the Sky Falls at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $9.99
• John Cadley, Cathy Wenthen, Eileen Rose, and Larry Hoyt at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Slow Six at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Lauren Mettler, Bruce Ward, Chris Vecsey and more perform as part of a benefit for the Rogers Environmental Education Center at the Palace Theater (19 Utica St., Hamilton), 7:30 p.m. - $5 for adults, under 12 free.
• The Shpongletron Experience, OPax Effex, and Random Rab at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $25 at the door.
• Syracuse University Symphony Band performs “Symphony No. 1: The Lord of the Rings” will be performed at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. – free admission.
• Onondaga Community College Percussion Ensemble at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. – free admission.
• Bob Piorun and Students of Cayuga ARC F.A.M.E. Program at F.A.M.E., Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Nine Round CD Release Party with Cry To The Blind and Caustic at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn)

At the clubs

• Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Truman St., Cortland) - Isreal Hagan Solo, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Neverly Brothers Band, 8 p.m.
• Cato Hotel (2517 W. Main St., Cato) – J.D. & Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Gary Unplugged, 8 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - House on a Spring, 11 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – South Bay, 5:30 p.m.;Matt Raymo and Jim Brown, 8 p.m.; Decree, 10 p.m.
• Galleria (471 Main St., New York Mills) - Leonard James, 5:30 p.m.
• Hotch’s Sports Bar (8081 Brewerton Rd., Cicero) - Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Smoking Loons, 10:30 p.m.
• J.P.'s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Jeff Meloling, 6 p.m.
• L.W.B.’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Gina Rose Band, 8 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) – Open Mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9 p.m.; Z Bones, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Syndicate, 9 p.m.
• McNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) – 3’s a Crowd Band, 8 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Elephant Shoes, 6 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Custom Taylor Trio, 10 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) – Urban Knight Punks, 8:30 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Johnny Rage Band, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Tom Barnes and Company, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Soul Risin, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Square Pegs, 10:30 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - 4 on the Floor with Scotty Trudell, 9 p.m.
• Uno Chicago Grill (520 Towne Drive, Fayetteville) - Rachel Otto, 9 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.

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Thursday, April 28: Greensky Bluegrass at the Westcott and more

Greensky Bluegrass performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Driftwood and the Salt City Ramblers open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations requested
• Onondaga Community College Percussion Ensemble at Onondaga Community College’s Storer Auditorium, (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 8 p.m. - Free Admission.
• Syracuse University Women’s Choir presents “Darkness and Light,” at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - free admission

At the clubs

• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – The Nighthawks
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Hendry, 8 p.m.
• Golden Pheasant Steakhouse (64 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Jerry Cali, 9 p.m.
• Iona Corners Tavern (68 Memphis Rd., Memphis) - East of Earth, 8:30 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Quickchange, 9 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Paul Case, 8 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Joe Donelan, 6 p.m.

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Wedesday, April 27: Today's live music events

• U Wind Ensemble perform works by Bach, Lorenz and more will be performed at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, (SU Campus), 8 p.m. - free admission
• Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
• East of Earth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8:20 p.m.
• F5. at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Big D at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Down To Funk at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus)
• Bobby Paice Presents at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Grill (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale)

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