Monday, July 30: Fabulous Ripcords in Liverpool tonight

The Fabulous Ripcords perform tonight at Johnson Park in Liverpool as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert series. Music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Also tonight

• The Outlaws at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $25.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Chapman Park’s pavilion (Route 31, Lakeport), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Lewis Park (Main Street, Minoa), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Stan Colella All-Star Band at Clinton Square (Clinton and Salina Streets), 12:15 p.m. - Free.
• Michael Crissan at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Doomsday Mourning, Embrace the Massacre, Redfield, Fortress, Float Face Down, Jonestown at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, July 29: KRockathon today

Oh yeah, the New York State Fairgrounds will be rocking today at the annual KRockathon gets underway at noon. Featured bands include Korn, The Offspring, AWOLNation, Public Enemy, Eve 6 and more. Admission is $48.50.  

Also today

• Harborfest at Breitbeck Park (41 Lake St., Oswego). Click here for a complete schedule.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - $5.
• Toby Keith with opener Brantley Gilbert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, (9993 Allghaney Road, Darien Center), 7:30 p.m. - $28.75-$73.75.
• Just Joe at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 4 p.m.
• Alabama Shakes with opener Jonny Corndawg at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville), 5 p.m. – $22/advance.

At the clubs

• Ashley and Jimmy Cox at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 1 p.m.
• Tom Barnes at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
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• Beadle Brothers at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville 3 p.m.
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• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Kitchen Party at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina (2943 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls), 4 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 2 p.m.

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Saturday, July 28: Jana, Joanne Shenandoah at Stage of Nations Festival today

Grammy winner Joanne Shenandoah headlines today’s Stage of Nations Festival in Syracuse’s Hanover Square. Shenandoah performs at 9:15 p.m. Also set to perform today are Los Blancos (1:15 p.m.), the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers (noon, 2:45, and 6:45 p.m.), The Fabulous Ripcords (4 p.m.), Presentation of Iroquois Nationals by Oren Lyons (5:45 p.m.), and Jana (7:45 p.m.). Admission is free.

The Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival continues today in Clinton Square and features music all day on three stages. Jessy J headlines tonight’s Main Stage lineup, which also includes Steve Wilson with the Noah Kellman Trio (6:30 p.m.), Urban Jazz Coalition (8:15 p.m.), and more. Jessy J is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Click here for a complete schedule of today’s music:

Also today

• Harborfest at Breitbeck Park (41 Lake St., Oswego). Click here for a complete schedule of events.
• Mark Zane and Friends at the Petit Library (105 Victoria Place), 2:30 p.m. - Free.
• Symphony Syracuse at Fort Stanwix (100 N. James Street, Rome), 8 pm..
• Wilco at Brewery Ommegang (656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown), 7 p.m. - $50 at the door, $15 for camping.

At the clubs

• American Eagle Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Celtic Rock at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Old City Hall, 159 Water St., Oswego), 4 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s, 611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and the Monterays at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Dovetail Joint at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Emerald City at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 2 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at Wayside Irish Pub (101 W. Main St., Elbridge), 8:30 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• JuiceBoxx at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 9 p.m.
• Master Thieves at Redhouse Café (219 S. West St.), 8 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 Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Pyramada, Kilter, Stone Soul Foundation, Brian Wolff Band at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Rewind at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Scars N Stripes at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Showtime at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 10 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Storm Cell, Creacia, Behind Broken Frames, All The King’s Horses, From This Day Forth at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Kristin Turo at OC’s Sports Bar (317 N. Salina St.), 8 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.

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Friday, July 27: Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival, Stage of Nations tonight

It’s the biggest weekend of the summer in downtown Syracuse with both the Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival and Stage of Nations starting today.

The jazz festival takes place on three stages in Clinton Square. Here is today’s schedule:

• 5 p.m. (Mardi Gras Pavilion) - John Piazza’s “Best of Blue Note” Quintet
• 5 p.m. (World Beat Pavilion) – Michael and Anjela Lynn
• 6:30 p.m. (Main Stage) - The Blacklites 40th Anniversary Party
• 7:30 p.m. (Mardi Gras Pavilion) – John Piazza’s “Best of Blue Note” Quintet
• 7:30 p.m. (World Beat Pavilion) – Michael and Anjela Lynn
• 8:15 p.m. (Main Stage) – Wouter Kellerman
• 9:15 p.m. (Mardi Gras Pavilion) – John Piazza’s “Best of Blue Note” Quintet
• 9:15 p.m. (World Beat Pavilion) – Michael and Anjela Lynn
• 10 p.m. (Main Stage) – Gerald Veasley
• 11 p.m. (Wise Guys Comedy Club) – E.S.P.

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOfest takes place in Hanover Square and features native arts, food, dancing, and performances by Grammy nominated singer Jana and Grammy award winner Joanne Shenandoah along with Morris and the Hepcats, Corn-bred, Los Blancos, and The Fabulous Ripcords.

Admission is free. Click here for today’s schedule.

Also tonight

• Harborfest at Breitbeck Park (41 Lake St., Oswego). Click here for a complete schedule of events.
• Phantom Chemistry, Professional Victims, Milking Diamonds, Ohne-Ka and the Burning River, Summer Cult, Life Among the Trees and Feast of the Superb Owl at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Fulton Chain Gang as part of the Village of Schoharie Summer Concert on Main St., Schoharie, 7 p.m. – Free.
• Peter Case as part of a Words and Music Songwriter Showcase event hosted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers at Funk N’ Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave., Suite 8), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Stan Colella All-Star Band at Parks and Recreation’s Yard (White Oaks Park, 412 Spencer St.), 12:15 p.m. – Free.
• Joe Cocker with Huey Lewis and the News, at the Summer Stage at Tag’s (Route 352, Big Flats), 8 p.m. - $44.50, $54.50, $85.
• Lyle Lovett at Brewery Ommegang (656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown), 8 p.m. - $60 at the door, $15 for camping.
• Silverwood Clarinet Choir at the Marcellus Free Library (32 Maple Street.), 7 p.m. – Free.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd Band at River Forest Campground (9439 River Forest Road, Weedsport), 7 p.m.
• Altered State at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 5:30 p.m.
• Classified at Crazy Clam (2392 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 10 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 5 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Cortini Brothers with Tommy Ciappa at Spencer’s Ali Club House Tavern (East Second Street, Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Dropouts at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 4 p.m.
• Fabulous Locknutz at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 6 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Bombadil’s (575 Main Street, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5:30 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at The Fort (97 E. Main St., Morrisville), 9 p.m.
• Jesse Collins Group at Rainbow Shores Hotel (186 S. Rainbow Shores Road, Pulaski), 7 p.m.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Limestone Crick at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 9 p.m.
• Lonesome Crow at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Blue Frog Coffee House (64 Main St., Cortland), 8 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 10 p.m.
• Midnight Mike and the Blues Band with Phil Petroff at Western Ranch Motor Inn) (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Mike McKay Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Tom Barnes at Overlook Lakeside Restaurant and Tavern (2437 Route 174, Otisco), 8:30 p.m.
• Quick Change at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Rhythm Method at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Rylie J’s (38 Seneca St., Geneva), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys and Briana Jessie at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Unbroken, Circle the Suffering at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Unwynd, Vibe Productions at Pensabene’s Casa Grande (135 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, July 26: Miranda Lambert at Turning Stone and more

Miranda Lambert

Country dynamo Miranda Lambert performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona. Miranda’s side group, Pistol Annies will also perform. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45, $55, and $65.  

Harborfest starts tonight
Oswego’s annual four-day festival, Harborfest, kicks off tonight at Breitbeck Park (41 Lake St., Oswego). Click here for a complete schedule of events.  

Also tonight

• Whitechapel, Upon a Burning Body and I the Breather at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 p.m. - $15.
• Limestone Crick at the Tully Free Library (12 State St., Tully), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Papa Joe Band at the International Boxing Hall of Fame Amphitheater (1 Hall of Fame Dr., Canastota), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Stan Colella All-Star Band at Franklin Square (Plum and Solar Streets), 12:15 p.m.m – Free.
• Brubeck Brothers Quartet at The View (3273 State Route 28, Old Forge), 8 p.m. - $35.
• Symphony Syracuse with Matthew Kraemer at Allyn Arena (97 State Street, Skaneateles), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Long Time Courting at the Hamilton Village Green, Hamilton, 7 p.m. – Free.
• Fiddler’s Picnic Festival at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum, (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 7 p.m. - $45.
• Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at The Stanley Theater (261 Genesee St., Utica), 7 p.m. - $25, $35.

At the clubs

• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at FoxFire at Village Green (1 Village Blvd., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Elephant Shoes at Spencer’s Ali Club House Tavern (East Second Street, Oswego), 8 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.)
• Gary and Nick Frenay at Parisa Restaurant (317 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Tinker’s Tavern (78 Franklin St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 5 p.m.
• Juice Boxx, Dragonfly, Dear Mr. Dead, Far From Over at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Empire Room at the State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd.), 6 p.m.
• Reissues, Noisy Boys at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• One Step From Falling, Fate at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 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.
• Prime Time Horns at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Quickchange at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Rathkeltair at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Ruddy Well Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Sarah Horner Band at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 25: Free outdoor concerts tonight

It's a summer Wednesday, and that means free outdoor concerts. Here's tonight's schedule:

• Fulton Chain Gang at Lonergan Park (11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• The Coachmen featuring Elizabeth Fern at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• T.J. Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at the Village Park Grandstand (Main Street, Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.

Also tonight

• Double Barrel Blues Band at the Ramada Inn (141 New Hartford St., New Hartford), 7 p.m. - $3.
• Phil Davoli at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Lonergan Park (Main Street, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Grupo Pagan at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.).
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 5:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• George Leija at RFH’s Hideaway (1058 County Route 57, Phoenix), 6 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Reissues at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 5:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, July 24: Jackson Rohm in Liverpool tonight

Jackson Rohm

Jackson Rohm performs tonight as part of the  Concerts at the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (Wetzel Road, Liverpool). The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m.


Also tonight

• Comedian Jim Gaffigan at Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, 7 p.m. - $39.75, $49.75 
• Nickelback, Bush at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. - $35.50, $59.50. $89.50, $99.50
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Johnny Rage at Hoopes Park (S. Herman St., Auburn)
• Chuck Dean Duo at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

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