Friday, August 31: Jason Aldean headlines at Mohegan Sun Grandstand tonight

Jason Aldean

Country cutie, Jason Aldean, headlines tonight's show at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand at the New York State Fair. Luke Bryan opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45, and $55.

At the fair

• Christopher Cross at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• The Commodores at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Outasight with B. Martin at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Light Blue at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Vernon James at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Sirsy at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Time Piece Barbershop Quartet (12 and 2 p.m.); Nothing Fancy Barbershop Quartet (6 and 8 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: Jacque Kofi (12 p.m.), Stevie Wolf and Blues Express (2 p.m.),  Ancient African Pharaohs (4 p.m.), ESP (5:30 p.m.); Brownskin (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.; Native American Band Concert (12 and 8 p.m.)

Also tonight

• The Toasters and 4 Point 0 at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road) - $12.
• Hugh Laurie (aka "House") and the Copper Bottom Band at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $30.
• Lukas Nelson (son of Willie) and Promise of the Real at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $25.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Central Saloon (1904 Harwood Drive, Lacona), 9:30 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar- B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
R’n’B/Funk.
• Dead Creek at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Riveredge Resort (17 Holland St., Alexandria Bay), 2 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m..
• The Guise at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Hard Ride at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Joe Sweet Duo at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Lisa Lee and Friends at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9:30 p.m.
• Our Friends Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Quickchange at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Hobeau’s (10 S. West St., Homer), 5 p.m.
• WoodStone at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 1 p.m.

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Thursday, August 30: Happy Together Tour at Chevy Court

Flashback to the 1960s tonight as the Happy Together Tour hits Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. The show, which starts at 8 p.m. features Flo and Eddie of The Turtles, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Monkees lead singer Micky Dolenz, The Grass Roots and The Buckingham. Admission is free with paid fair admission.

At the fair

• Mike Posner at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Happy Together Tour at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Dark Hollow at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Until It's Over Over There at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Fab Five Paul at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• South Bay at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Upstate Blend (12, 2, 6 and 8 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: ESP (3 p.m.), Michael and Anjela (5 p.m.); One Nation (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

At the clubs

• AIIS, Lucky 33, On the Rocks, Avondales at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m. 
• Billionaires at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m. 
• Michael Crissan at Kosta’s Bar & Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7 p.m. 
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m. 
•  Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6:30 p.m. 
• Fabcats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m. 
• Just Joe at Bull & Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
•  George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5 p.m. 
• Mark Macri at O’Malley’s Cabin on the Lake (7938 County Route 153, Interlaken), 8 p.m. 
• Jamie Notarthomas at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m. 
• Frank Rhodes at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• The Goods at MJ’s Chill ‘N Grill (8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 29: Bruce Springsteen at Vernon Downs

At last, the Boss returns to CNY with a show at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon). Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $108.

At the fair

• Guy Fieri at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Victoria Justice at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Wallpaper at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• The Lonely Ones at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Gina Rose Band at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Flint Creek at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Grange Building: Adirondack Mountain Cloggers (12, 2, 6 and 8 p.m.)
• Pan-African Village: Justine Allen featuring Billy Harrison (3 p.m.), As Is (5 p.m.); Starlight (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

Also tonight

• Mario DeSantis Orchestra for the last Concert in the Park at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6 p.m. - Free.
• Kelly Clarkson, The Fray and Carolina Liar at CMAC (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua), 8 p.m. - $35, $55, $65, $75.
• Tommy Barr at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Count Blastula at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Joe Donelan 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.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Quartet at Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.), 6 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Perry Mulhouser Band at LaFayette Inn (2419 Route 11, LaFayette), 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 28: Live music at the New York State Fair and more

There's so much to see at the New York State Fair, plus you can hear some great live music. Here's what's going on today at the fair:

• Midtown Men at Chevy Court, New York State Fairgrounds, 2 p.m.
• Collective Soul at Chevy Court, 8 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m.
• Doolin O'Dey, Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m.
• Merry Mischief, Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m.
• Kim Monroe and Chris Eves, Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
• Horn Dogs, West End Bar and Grille, 6 p.m.
• Grange Building: Lakeside Country Cloggers (12, 2 p.m.); Erie Canal Cloggers Cloggers (6 and 8 p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Bobby Green and a Cut Above (5 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m..
• Tom Eagan at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 7 p.m.
• Mark Macri at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

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Monday, August 27: Three Dog Night at the fair tonight

Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night headlines tonight at Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is free with paid fair admission.  

Also today

• Buddy Rich Big Band. at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Fritz's Polka Band at Regional Artists Variety Stage, 12, 2, and 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Earth Jam at the Talent Showcase Stage/Midway Stage, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Grange Building: Lake Effect Blue Grass (12, 2, 6, and 8  p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Diversity (5 p.m.); Trump Tight (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)
• Limestone Crick and Dream Cather at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

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Sunday, August 26: Gary Allan at Chevy Court tonight

Gary Allan

Country rocker Gary Allan performs at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. Admission is free with paid fair admission.

Also at the fair today

• Larry the Cable Guy at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand, 7:30 p.m. - $25, $35, $45
• Ronnie Milsap at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Just Joe at Grand Central Grill, Center of Progress Building, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Fab Five Paul at the Hofmann Hot Dogs Tent, inside Gate 2, 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Mahoney Irish Dancers at the Regional Artist Variety Stage (12 and 2 p.m.) - Free with fair admission.
• The Acoustic Brothers at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• My Obsession at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission

At the clubs

• Ryan Burdick at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 4 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Cato and Gary at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 5 p.m.
• Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Dan Elliott at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 3 p.m.
• F5 at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m..
• JD and Rollin’ South Trio at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 4 p.m.
• Liquid John Williams at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 1 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Mark Macri and Trainwreck 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.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
• Rooters All-Star Blues Jam at Rooters Tavern (4141 S. Salina St.), 9 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.

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Saturday, August 25: Rockstar Uproar Festival at the fair today

Shinedown, Staind and Godsmack will be at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand today as part of the Rockstar Uproar Festival. Music starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45, $55.

Also at the fair today

• Bridget Mendler at Chevy Court, 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Jerry Cali At the Dairy Building, 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
• J. Geils Band at Chevy Court, 8 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Fab Five Paul at the Hofmann Hot Dogs Tent, inside Gate 2, 4 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Mark Zane at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 12 and 2 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• The Mondays at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 4 and 5:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• 4 Point 0 at the Regional Artist Variety Stage, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. - Free with fair admission
• Horn Dogs at West End Bar and Grill, 6 p.m. - Free with fair admission.
• Grange Building: Down Home Country Cloggers (12, 2, 5 p.m.); Kicking Rhythm Cloggers (3, 6 and 8 p.m.)
•  Pan-African Village: Ladies of Soul (11 a.m.), J Rap (12:30 p.m.), Man Made Cartel (1:30 p.m.), Ancient African Pharaohs (3 p.m.), Jeff Houston (5 p.m.); One Nation (8 p.m.)
• Iroquois Village: Traditional Dance on Turtle Mound (11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m.)

Also today

• Ron Spencer Band at the Sylvan Beach Gazebo, Main Street, Sylvan Beach, 3 p.m. - Free.
• Dusty Pas’cal CD release party with Amanda Rogers at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn). Party starts at 6 p.m. - $25 party and show, $17 show only.
• Jason Aldean at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $20-$85.
• Julie Austin at Merrifield Cobblestone Hous (2345 Center Road, Scipio), 7 p.m. - $10 adults, $5 children.
• Musica Viva Internationale at Brook Farm (Route 41, Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m. - $22, $28.
• Rusty Doves at the Earlville Opera House (18 East Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 adults, $13 students.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Agrestic at Old Boathouse (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Barr at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Code Red with Gary Dunes at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Dan Elliott and Wayne Muller at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 7 p.m.
• F5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Fate at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Flipside at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Fulton Chain Gang at Daiker’s Inn (161 Daikers Circle, Old Forge), 9:30 p.m..
• Gunrunners at Ivans Bar and Grill (206 S. Main St., Cortland), 6 p.m.
• Horn Dogs at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Candy’s Roadhouse (885 County Route 29, Oswego) 9 p.m..
• Jimmy Rogers and Over the Top at Westview Lodge (13499 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m..
• Jimmy Wolfe at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 3:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Limestone Crick and Dream Catcher at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), 12 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Inn on the Docks (308 Spencer Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Badlands Saloon (29 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 4 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Rydolph’s (13430 County Route 123, Henderson Harbor), 9 p.m.
• Rattleback at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 9 p.m.
• Redfield/Creacia/Forsworn/A Thousand Times Over at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 4 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Time Line at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Dave Wolever at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.

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