Wednesday, Oct. 31: Sophistafunk at Metro Lounge and more

 

Sophistafunk performs tonight as part of a Halloween party at the Metro Lounge (505 Westcott St.). Morning Sun and The Essentials are also on the bill for the party, which starts at 9 p.m. Admission is $7. 

Also tonight

• Duo Diorama at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 8 p.m.
• Jimkat with The Manhattan Project and Project Weather Machine at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Stevie Tombstone and the Honky Tonk Hindooz at the Springside Inn’s Oak N’ Vine (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn), 8 p.m. - $5.
• Tom Townsley and the Backsliders at the Ramada Inn (141 New Hartford St., New Hartford), 7 p.m. - $3. 
• American Eagle Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m..
• Evan Knight, Tom Witkowski and Karl Sterling at Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.), 7:30 p.m.
• Free Booty Institute at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge, 319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Moro’s Table (1 E. Genesee St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Mike Place at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Our Friends Band at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 8 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do early this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Wednesday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.


Monday, Oct. 29

• Blood on the Dance Floor with Jeffree Star, New Years Day and Davey Suicide at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Stone River Band at Lakeview Lanes, 723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

• Setnor Faculty Composers at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus. Free. 
• Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena and Events Center (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 8 p.m. - $25, $35, $55.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mike McKay at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct. 28: Halloween Extravaganza at the Westcott

Zomboy headlines tonight's Halloween Extravaganza at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Cyberoptics, Direktor, and Anon and Pyro open the show, which starts at 8 p.m.Tickets are $15.

Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. - potluck supper at 5 p.m. - $5.
• GuitaristPeter Griggs at the First Universalist Church (3243 Fulton Ave., Central Square), 1 p.m. - Donations appreciated.
• Todd Hobin and The Jazzuits at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. - $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.
• Silverwood Clarinet Choir at the DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (3649 Erie Blvd. E.), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Aural Arias and Their Reflections, “Guitar Concerto” by Andrew Waggoner and more at Hendricks Chapel, SU campus, 4 p.m. - Free admission.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio with Tim Burns with Josh Dekaney and Wendy Ramsay at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 4 p.m. - $10.
• Jazz Vespers with Ronnie Leigh at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 5 p.m. - Free admission.

At the clubs

• Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• El’Kabong Rides Again at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 2 p.m.
• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.), 4 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Walking Wounded at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Ted Yandeau at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.

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Saturday, October 27: Dark Hollow at the Westcott tonight

Dark Hollow headlines tonight's Halloween party at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Master Thieves opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.

Also tonight

• Halloweekend continues tonight at Paper Mill Islnd (136 Spensieri St., Baldwinsville). SIN, Sludge Factory, and Township Rebellion perform at the event, which starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $10.
• Shanti, Pacem, Peace: Women as Peacemakers at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, SU campus, 4 p.m. - Free.
• Mickey Vendetti’s Goodtime Band and Timeline with Mike Price (TV's vampire Baron Daemon) at the Goodtime Banquet Hall, Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave), 7 pm. - $15 at the door (includes dinner buffet and coffee.)
• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $15.
• Klezmer Kings at the Morgan Opera House (370 Main St., Aurora) - $7 adults, $5 seniors, students, children.
• Gov’t Mule with Matisyahu at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $26.50, $29.50, $36.50.
• Thunder Canyon at a Halloween party at the East Syracuse American Legion (139 W. Manlius St.), 8 p.m. - $5.

At the clubs

• Agrestic at Arenas Eis House (144 Academy St., Mexico), 10 p.m.
• Joey Belladona at Pricker Bush (3642 Route 57, Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Bob Holz Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor Trio at Tanner Valley Golf Course (Tanner Road), 8 p.m.
• Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Damdog at Gibby’s Irish Pub (8 W Second St., Oswego), 9 p.m.
• Decree at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 10 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Parisa Restaurant (317 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• F5 at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 10 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road., Marietta), 9:30 p.m.
• Hendry at Duskee’s Sports Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix), 10 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Horn Dogs at Richie’s Bar and Grill (20 Classic St, Sherburne).
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St.), 7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Joe Whiting Band at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Juiceboxx at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Kyote Band at Denny’s Mountainview (6662 Route 281, Preble), 9 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Dox Grill at Pirate’s Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 8 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Magical Mystery Tour at Legends Sports Bar and OTB (526 Erie Blvd. W., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael Judge and the Defendants at Molly MaGee’s Pub (209 Oswego St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Rewired at Sunset Grill (1319 Main St., Sylvan Beach), 9 p.m.
• Rock Doll at Cato Hotel (213 Main St., Cato), 9 p.m.
• Ronnie J and the BlueTonz at Izzo’s White Barn Winery (6624 Cayuga Road, Cayuga), 2 p.m.
• Soul Mine at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7 p.m.
• Stone River at Volney Fire Department (3002 Route 3, Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Sweetlou at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• The Bomb at Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Utica), 8 p.m.
• The Other Guise at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St.), 7 p.m.
• ThunderChild at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.

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Friday, October 26: Halloweekend and more tonight

Get an early start on Halloween by celebrating at Halloweekend at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). The event, which starts at 6 p.m., will feature performances by Under the Gun, 3 Inch Fury and Gridley Page. Admission is $10.

Also tonight

• Harumi Rhodes and Steven Heyman at Crouse College’s Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.
• Klassik Kiss at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $10, $15, $20.
• Straight No Chaser at Mulroy Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.), 8 p.m. - $27, $37, $42.
• Melissa Gardiner Trio at University Sheraton’s Sitrus Lounge (801 University Ave.), 8 p.m. - Free.
• David Mayfield at the Haunt (702 Willow Ave., Ithaca), 8 p.m. - $12.
• The Double E and The Gunpoets with Dana Twigg at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Blueprints with special guest Brian Mulkerne at the Kirkland Art Center (9 ½ E. Park Row, Clinton), 8 p.m. - $12 adults, $5 students.
• Circa Survive with Touche Amore, Balance and Composure, and O’Brother at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), $20.

At the clubs

• A Dead Horse, Storm Cell at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Boy Hits Car at Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville).
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
• F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Gatherings (2175 Route 392, Cortland), 7 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Hillbilly Ron at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
• Hotplate at Main Street Tavern (2298 Dewing Ave., Clayville), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Jakk Band at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St.), 7 p.m.
• Jamie Notarthomas Band at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Jane Zell and Bob Purdy at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Village Tavernv6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• MEB at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 10 p.m.
• Galen McCown at Fusion Backstage Lounge (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 10 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Blues Band at LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus), 8:30 p.m.
• Modern Mudd at Three Fat Guys (3898 New Court Ave.), 8 p.m.
• MoJo at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• OutTakes at Swallow’s Restaurant (1914 South Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Pharaoh’s Curse at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Pop Rox at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 9:30 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Food Features (1221 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Simplelife at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Sirsy at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Smoking Loons at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 25: LeAnn Rimes at Turning Stone tonight

Country/pop star LeAnn Rimes performs tonight at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $60, $70.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• The Lee Boys at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12.
• Bill Horrace Band at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Blanco Diablo, JJ Lang Band, Hobo Graffiti at Fusion (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Parker’s Grille and Tap House (129 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton), 6 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Isreal Hagan at Café at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 8 p.m.
• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 9 p.m.
• Matt Vacanti and Joe Ferlo at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 6:30 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.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• Shazbot at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd.), 7:30 p.m.
• Virgil Cain at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.

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Music in the 'Cuse: The week ahead

Looking for something to do early this week? Here are some upcoming events. Watch for daily listings starting Thursday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.


Tuesday, Oct. 23

• The Guruganesha Band at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - $20.
• Asia at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $35, $40, $45. 
• Yellow Dubmarine at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.
• Michael Crissan at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Chad Bradshaw and Friends at Bistro on the Green at Drumlins (800 Nottingham Road), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Joe Henson at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mike McKay at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 9 p.m.
• Open Mike with Sweetlou at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville), 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

• Tom Townsley and the Backsliders at the Ramada Inn (141 New Hartford St., New Hartford), 7 p.m. - $3. 
• Drumline Live at SRC Arena (Onondaga Community College campus, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike), 8 p.m. - $30, $50.
• Anna Vogel Jazz at Dolce Vita World Bistro, 907 E. Genesee St.), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel, 801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
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• Tim Herron at Lake House Pub, 6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog, 7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Open Mike with Mark Gibson at Shifty’s, 1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.

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