Music in the 'Cuse - The week ahead

Here's what's coming up this week in and around the 'Cuse.

• 6/1: Jimmy Eat World (Town Ballroom, Buffalo)
• 6/2: Tim Reynolds (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m. - $15 in advance 
• 6/2: Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series with the Custom Taylor Band and Mike McJat (Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• 6/2-6/5: Ithaca Festival (The Commons, Ithaca) 
• 6/3-6/4: Trishstock 2011 with Stone Soul Foundation, Cry To The Blind, Titanium Black, Born Again Rebels, Incinerate The Fallen, Malachai, Shattered Envy, Bastard Squad and Truman Highway (D.S. Humphrey’s, Oswego), 4 p.m.
• 6/3-6/4: Taste Of Syracuse (Clinton Square, Syracuse)
• 6/3: Ray LaMontagne, Brandi Carlile (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) 
• 6/3: Josh Groban (HSBC Arena, Buffalo) 
• 6/4: Hope Road: Tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers (Westcott Theater, Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• 6/4: Greg Allman (Taste of Syracuse, Main Stage), 9 p.m. 
• 6/4: Jason Derulo, Vanilla Ice, Big Time Rush (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) 
• 6/4: Ray LaMontagne, Brandi Carlile (Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center)
• 6/4: Bob Henderson Scholarship Fundraiser with DJ Sue Alexander (Auburn Correctional Facility Recreation Center, Sennett), 1 p.m.
• 6/4: Apple Jazz Festival with Charlie Bertini & His All Stars (Dwyer Memorial Park, Little York), 6 p.m.
• 6/5: The Mike DeLouisa Benefit Festival with Fulton Chain Gang, The Bomb, Reckless Drivin’, Augustine, Fritz’s Polka Band, The Syndicate, Redneck Rodeo Cowboys, the Creaser, Time Trooper, Twenty Main, Wanted and (12 North Sports Bar, Marcy), 1 p.m.
• 6/4-5: Gov’t Mule, Avett Brothers, My Morning Jacket (Mountain Jam Fest, Hunter, NY)
• 6/5: Robin Trower   (Westcott Theater), 8 p.m. - $30 in advance
• 6/5: Fritz's Polka Band (DeLouisa Benefit Festival, 12 North Sports Bar, Utica), 1;30 p.m.

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Sunday, May 29: TK99 Blues, Brew and BBQ at Chevy Court today

The Max Weinberg Band and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes  headline today's TK99 Blues, Brew and BBQ at Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. And, for the first time, there will be no admission charge for the event.

Here's the lineup:

The Chris Terra Band (2 p.m.), The Fabulous Ripcords (2:55 p.m.),  The Super Delinquents (3:50 p.m.), Coco Montoya (5:50 p.m.), the Max Weinberg-E-Street Band Drummer (7:10pm) and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (8:55 p.m.).


Also today

• Keith Hunt at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - free admission
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Memorial Day Concert with the Stan Colella Orchestra at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.), 2:30 p.m. - free admission.
• The Scintas at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $50, $55, $65.
• Sterling Stage FolkFest with Funky Dawgz, Tim Herron Corporation, Stir Up The Gravy, Los Blancos, Tom Barnes, House on A Spring, Jatoba, Mossback Mule Band, The Blind Spots, Mike Bogan Band and more at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling, 10 a.m.
• Majorpalooza XIV’ with host Johnny Bender, Big Eyed Phish, NTLB, Gary Dunes Band, Bill Barlow and Marty Lee Flynn & Shannon Rae at Aurburn Correctional Facility Recreation Center, Sennett, 11 a.m.

At the clubs

• Tom Barnes at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Bonecasters at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 3:30 p.m.
• Captain Howdy at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Bob Greco Band at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 4 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 3:30 p.m.; Frenay and Lenin, 6 p.m.
• The Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Dancing Dog (45 Church St., Alexandria Bay), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Lake Effect Inn (7015 County Route 17, Lacona), 6 p.m.
• Kat Tale at Pfohl’s Beachhouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.; Nineball, 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
• Open Mike with East of Earth at Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Smokin’ Worm at VFW (70 Culvert St., Phoenix), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, May 28: Portugal. The Man. at the Westcott and much more

Portugal.The Man at the Westcott tonight

Portugal.The Man from Wasilla, Alaska rocks it out tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Telekinesis and Unknown Mortal Orchestra open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14.

Also today

• Dysfunctional Family Barbeque featuring  Trapt, 10 Years and more (click here for lineup and schedule)- New York State Fairgrounds, gates open at 11 a.m. - $15.
• Welcome To Summer: Party on the Island with Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Emerson Park, Auburn, 6 p.m.
• Sterling Stage FolkFest with Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, The Bridge, Red Sea, Kevin McConkey, Dangermuffin, Tioga County Haymakers, MIZ, The Siders, Jerry Henderson and mire at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling, 10 a.m. Click here for more information.
• Custom Taylor Band at the Owasco Fire Department (26 Franklin St., Auburn), 9 p.m. Country.
• Fully Loaded Band at the Lakeside Fire Department (State Fair Boulevard, Lakeland), 8 p.m.
• New York State Old Time Fiddlers Association potluck lunch and fiddle jam at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), noon – free admission.
Beaucoup Blue at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $18.
• Bowzer’s Rock’n’Roll at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $25, $30, $40.
• Community Drum Circle at the Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5 donation.
• Joe Louis Walker Blues Band at the Earlville Opera House’s Arts Café (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students.
• Neon Trees/We the Kings at Darien Lake Theme Park (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center) - Free with park admission: $36.99 adults, $26.99 seniors and children.

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – OutTakes, 9:30 p.m.
• Asil's Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Camillus) - Soul Traders, 9 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – Black Halo, 9 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Monster Machine, 9:30 p.m.
• CJ's Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Gina Rose Band, 9 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Isreal Hagan and Stroke, 7:30 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – The Vetmas, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - Sloppy Joes, 7:30 p.m.
• Cross Lake Marina Restaurant (Jordan Rd., Cato) – Fulton Chain Gang, 9 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Coachmen with Elizabeth Fern, 9:30 p.m.
• Dox Grill (9170 Horse Shoe Islnd Rd., Clay) - Steve Odum Blues Trio, 4 p.m.
• Eve Calleria (6456 Collamer Rd., East Syracuse) – John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen. 11:30 a.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Killaton, D.A., Kill The Meastro, Hangmans Heart, Soul Within, 9 p.m.
• Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Lisa Lee Trio, 2 p.m.
• Iona Corners (Off Route 31, Memphis) – Tumblin’ Dice, 8 p.m.
• Keg’s (Route 31, Jordan) - Lonesome Crow
• Krabby Kirk’s (55 Genesee St., Camillus) - Frenay and Lenin, 9:30 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Townies, 6 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – One Eyed Jack, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (201 First St., Liverpool) - The Goods, 10 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Emerald City, 10 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – OHK
• The Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia) - Johnson and Company, 9 p.m.
  
• Panini’s (224 Harrison St.) - Denn Bunger, 5 p.m.
  
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Wannabees, 2 p.m.; Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
  
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Mark Mazengarb & Loren Barrigar, 6 p.m.
  
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Michael Crissan, 9:30 p.m.
  
• Spencer's Ali (126 West 2nd St., Oswego) - Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
  
• Wolffy’s Grill and marina (2943 Lower Lake Rd., Seneca Falls) - Jerry Cali, 3 p.m.

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Friday, May 27: Islandfest kicks off tonight in B'ville

Islandfest officially kicks off tonight at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville with a triple header. Under the Gun headlines with special guests 3 Inch Fury and Just Joe.

Also today

• Sterling Stage FolkFest with Dutch Bucket System, The Giving Tree Band, Quincy Mumford, Blue Sky Mission Club, Northbound Travelling Minstrel Jug Band, Lucid, Switcharoo and Jamie Notarthomas at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling, 2 p.m. Click here for more information.
• Joe Louis Walker Blues Band at Earlville Opera House, Earlville

At the clubs

• Brae Loch Inn (2 Albany St., Cazenovia) - Frenay and Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Chapter Eleven, 7 p.m.
• Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool) - Mark Zane & Friends, 7 p.m.
• Calypso Cay Restaurant and Bar (11 Dockside Dr., Central Square) – Paul Taylor, 6 p.m.
• Carnegie Café at Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Gary Dunes Band , 8 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) – Tiger, 10 p.m.
• Creekside Books and Coffee (25 Fennell St., Skaneateles) - John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen, 7:30 p.m.
• Denny's Mountain View (6662 Route 281, Preble) - Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt) - Down N’ Dirty, 9:30 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Sloe Ride, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Turnip Stampede, 10 p.m.
• Edgewater, 2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – Dam Dog, 9 p.m.
• Frank’s Country Roadhouse (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Rd., East Syracuse) – TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.
• Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Sam & Jamie
• Gio’s (207 Walton St.) - Colin Aberdeen, 6 p.m.
• Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca) - Michael Crissan, 10:30 p.m.
• Kegs and Eggs (Route 31, Jordan) - Prison City Party Rockers.
• Keggers (7 Columbia St., Clyde) - The Infinite Jesture, 9:30 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) - Two Hour Delay
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Dark Hollow, 7 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – Restless Souls, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Pop Rox, 9:30 p.m.
• O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn) - Honky Tonk Hindooz, 9 p.m.
• The Old Boathouse Tavern (1397 State Route 49, Constantia) – Cliff & Jesse, 9 p.m.
• Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.) - Frank and Burns, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man's Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Johnny Rage Band, 10 p.m.
• Pop-a-Top (105 W. Elm St., Oneida) - Jerry Cali, 5 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Donna Colton and One Troublemaker, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Tipphillbillies, 9 p.m.
• Shhots (2026 Teall Ave.) - CXTec Dinosaurs, 8 p.m.
• The Stone Lounge (128 Main St., Cortland) - Gina Rose Band, 7 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn) – Caged, 9 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) - JD and Rollin’ South, 9 p.m.
• VFW Phoenix (70 Culvert St., Phoenix) - Southern Comfort Band, 7 p.m.
• Vernon Downs Racino (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Papa Joe Band, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Monster Machine, 7;30 p.m.
• Whitewater Tavern (3753 Route 31, Canastota) - Road Hawgs, 9 p.m.
• Wise Guys (201 S. Salina St.) – E.S.P., 5 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Smart Alec, 6 p.m.

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Thursday, May 26: Chris Trapper at Jazz Central and more tonight

Singer/songwriter Chris Trapper performs tonight at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.). Trapper, who is the front man for The Push Stars, takes the stage at 8 p.m. Shelley Farley opens. Tickets are $16.

Also tonight

• I Am the Avalanche, Transit, Daytrader, This is Hell, Of Fortune and Fame and Into the Hudson at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, DeWitt), 6 p.m. - $9.99.
• Excelsior Cornet Band at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. - free admission.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations requested
• Party On The Patio with Kim Fetters & Andy Rudy at Kosta’s Bar & Grill, Auburn, 7 p.m.
• Summer Music Series Kick-Off Party with The Funky Blu Roots at Tinker’s Guild, Auburn, 8 p.m.
• Sterling Stage FolkFest with Stir Up the Gravy and Turbine  at Sterling Stage Kampitheater, Sterling, 7 p.m.
• Sharkapalooza Summer Concert Series Kick-Off Party’ with Frostbit Blue at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge, Liverpool, 6 p.m.

At the clubs

• Big D and Dr. Pickle at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Tom Barnes at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.)
  
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
  
• Michael Crissan at Parker's Grill and Tap House (173 South St., Auburn)
  
• CXTec Dinosaurs at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnells Parkway), 7 p.m.
  
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7:30 p.m.
  
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
  
• E.S.P. at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 p.m.
  
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
  
• Elephantshoes at Parker’s Pub (86 Fall St., Seneca Falls), 8 p.m.
  
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
  
• Joe Whiting & Terry Quill at Beach House Bar & Grill (1928 E. Shore Drive, Lansing), 7 p.m.
  
• Just Joe at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 10:30 p.m..
  
• Open Mike with Ronnie Dark All-Stars at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
  
• Phil Petroff & Natural Fact at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
  
• Quickchange at Georgetown Inn (970 Route 26, Georgetown), 7 p.m.
  
• SoHo Trio at Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant (205 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 8 p.m.
  
• TJ Sacco at Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
  
• Teen Band Showcase at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.

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New York State Fair announces first four Chevy Court attractions

Big Time Rush performs a free show at Chevy Court Sept. 1

Tuesday, the New York State Fair announced the first of four free concerts scheduled for Chevy Court. Here's the lineup:

• August 28: Allstar Weekend, 2 p.m.
• August 29: The Glenn Miller Orchestra, 2 p.m.; REO Speedwagon, 8 p.m.
• September 1: Big Time Rush, 8 p.m.

More dates to be announced.

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Wednesday, May 25: Rock all night at the Lost Horizon

Rock it out tonight at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd., DeWitt) with Stick to Your Guns and Terror, plus Trapped Under Ice, Close Your Eyes, Your Demise and Atlas. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $12.

Also tonight

• Custom Taylor Band at Cross Lake Inn & Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 6 p.m.
• East of Earth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at Turning Stone Resort & Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6:30 p.m.
• Kevin Barrigar Band at Quaker Steak & Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen hosts Open Mic at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.)
• Bobby Paice Presents at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
   

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