Music in the 'Cuse

Friday, November 30, 2012

Friday, November 30: The Heavy Pets at the Westcott and more

The Heavy Pets

The Heavy Pets return to CNY with an 8 p.m. show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Sophistafunk opens. Tickets are $15.

Also tonight

Soda Ash Six at Sitrus on the Hill, Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 8 p.m. - Free.
Syracuse Opera Benefit Concert at Manlius Pebble Hill School’s Coville Theater (5300 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $10 suggested donation, $25 suggested family donation.
The Andrew and Noah Band at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 8 p.m. - $12.
Brass Transit at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Showroom (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. $15.
Le Vent du Nord at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $30 one night; $50 both nights.
Put Down the Turkey and Drop the Bass plus Mike Tronik, Isis, Waldo, Ridiculous Nights, Peeps and Tes-1 at Trexx Nightclub (319 N. Clinton St.), 9 p.m. - $7 21 and older, $10 ages 18-20.

At the clubs

2 Hour Delay at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
Chris Taylor Trio at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m.
Code Red at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
Donna Colton with Sam Troublemaker at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
Down to Funk at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
Extremists at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
Fab 570 at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Flatface and the Shemp-dells at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Flipside at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
Folkstrings at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
Hotplate at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
JD and Rollin’ South at Bombadil’s (575 Main St., Phoenix), 9 p.m.
Just Joe at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8:30 p.m.
Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 p.m.
MEB at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
Mark Zane and Friends at Creekside Books and Coffee (35 Fennell St., Skaneateles), 7:30 p.m.
Jeff Meloling at Quaker Steak and Lube (3417 Walters Road), 5:30 p.m.
Midnight Mike at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), Friday 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Thursday, November 29: Marco Benevento at the Westcott

Marco Benevento

Marco Benevento performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Music starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Also tonight

Comedian Ron White, Turning Stone Resort and Casino, 8 p.m. - $45, 50, 60
Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
Cortini Brothers at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7 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.
Dave Hawthorn at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7 p.m.
Intention with Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8 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.
Open Mike with Ronnie Dark’s Velveeta Nightmare Band at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9:30 p.m.
Charley Orlando at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8:30 p.m.
Mike Place at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
Poor Tim at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
Silent Fury at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
Stephanie at Devaney’s on the Green (354 Route 5, Elbridge), 7 p.m.
Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.

Monday, November 26, 2012

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, Nov. 27

Never Shout Never. with Indigo, plus Man Overboard, Mod Sun and Me Like Bees at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6:30 pm. - $20.
Asher Roth with Kids These Days, Jesse Marco, Mickey and Steve Cook at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $17.
Jasmine Cain at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 7 p.m.
Open Mike with Lonesome Crow at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Break Science with Michal Menert, Keys N Krates and Paul Basic at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $18.
Tom Barnes at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
Dave Hawthorn at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub and Grub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 8 p.m.
Just Joe at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
TJ Sacco at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Sunday, Nov. 25: Dark Star Orchestra at the Westcott

The Dark Star Orchestra performs a special show tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Admission is $30. Music starts at 8 p.m.

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 suggested donation.
Scott Dennis with Dave Solazzo on piano, Mike Solazzo on bass and Karl Sterling on drums at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.), 3 p.m. - $8.
Tamez-Sorgen Jazz Quartet at the Theater Mack in the Cayuga Museum of History and Art (203 Genesee St., Auburn), 7 p.m. - $15.
Big MaMa Bare at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta), 4 p.m.
Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 6 p.m.
Lisa Lee Trio at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
Los Blancos at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
Open mike with Johnny Rage Band at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30 p.m.
Slo-Ride Band at Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5 p.m.
Super Delinquents at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Saturday, Nov. 24: The Last Waltz at the Palace

Some of the best musicians in Syracuse will join together tonight to present 'Syracuse's Last Waltz,' a tribute to The Band's whose final concert was immortalized in the movie 'The Last Waltz.' The event, originally scheduled for the Westcott Theater, will take place at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.).

The show features members of Los Blancos (Colin Aberdeen, Steven T. Winston, Mark Nanni and Mark Tiffault) as The Band. Also performing are: Scott Ebner, Gary Frenay, Jason Barady, Kim Monroe and Chris Eves, Donna Colton, Rex Lyons, Tim Herron, Arty Lenin, Pete McMahon, Jess Novak, Dugan Henhawk, Ed Zacholl, Michael P. Ryan, Joe Whiting, Mark Hoffman and Carolyn Kelly.

Tickets are $25 at the door with proceeds to benefit people affected by Superstorm Sandy and the Westcott Community Center. Anyone who brings a non-perishable food item will get a coupon for a free beer from Empire Brewing.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show will start at 9 p.m.

Also tonight

Jan Fetterly’s Farewell with Smokin’ and Sam and the Twisters at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $15 at the door, includes buffet and coffee.
Noise Psychedelic Rock Show with Cavities, Blood Sun Circle, Blood Money and Missing Skull at Gorham Brothers Music (118 Seeley Road), 6 p.m. - $5.
Joanne Shenandoah at Madison Hall (100 E. Main St., Morrisville), 7 p.m. - $10 at the door.
Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $15 donation.
Driftwood at the Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.

At the clubs

Big MaMa Bare at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
Boatmen at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Kegs (Route 31, Jordan), 9:30 p.m.
Code Red at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
Dark Hollow at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
E.S.P at Bistro Elephant (238 W. Jefferson St.), 7 p.m.
Elephant Shoes at Anyela’s Vineyards (2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
F5 at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Fate at Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse ), 9 p.m.
Fully Loaded at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9 p.m.
Fulton Chain Gang at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9 p.m.
Gina Rose Band at McNeilly’s Pub (2802 James St.), 8 p.m.
Dave Hawthorn at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
Letizia and the Z Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 8 p.m.
Modern Mudd at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville), 9 p.m. Blues.
Morris and the Hepcats at Cornerstone Bar (6805 Main St., Red Creek), 9 p.m.
Noisy Boys at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
Paul Fey, Mike Sidello at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
Raised On Radio at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
Shakedown Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
The Bomb at Silverado Inn (135 Marginal Road, Herkimer), 9 p.m.
The Goods at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Friday, Nov. 23: Holiday festivities in downtown Syracuse.

2009 tree lighting event in Syracuse's Clinton Square (Photo: Jim Commentucci / The Post-Standard)

The annual Home for the Holidays celebration takes place tonight in and around Syracuse's Clinton Square. Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m., and features Joey Nigro and John Nilsen, the Gospel Workshop of North America Syracuse Chapter, the Syracuse Brigadiers Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, and Corcoran Live! Syracuse mayor, Stephanie Miner will light the tree.

Admission is free, but you're encouraged to bring a non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Central New York.

Other events will take place at the the Erie Canal Museum, Hanover Square and the Onondaga Historical Association. Prior to the event, the Landmark Theatre will be open with music from the Chittenango High School Choir and Spirit of Syracuse Chorus performing. The movie Elf will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

Also tonight

Chelsea Grin with Stick To Your Guns, Crown The Empire, Upon This Dawning, The Storm and Jonestown at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 5:30 p.m. - $13.
Black Light Party at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 10 p.m.
Bob Rogalski and Others at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.
Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
Camillians at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
Michael Crissan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 4 p.m.
E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club and Bistro (201 S. Salina St.), 5 p.m.
El’ Kabong Rides Again at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount).
Elephant Shoes at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6 p.m.
Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9:30 p.m.
Hotplate, Wanted at 12 North (Mulaney Road, Marcy), 9:30 p.m.
Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café at the Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
Jane Zell and Bob Purdy at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
Jimmy Wolf Band at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro), 8 p.m.
Just Joe at Trapper’s Pizza (5950 Butternut Drive, East Syracuse), 7 p.m.
Lisa Lee Band at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9 p.m.
Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 10 p.m.
Mark Doyle and The Maniacs at Suzy’s Tavern (6 Lexington Ave., Auburn), 6 p.m.
Mark Zane and Friends at Tiny’s Grill (1014 State St., Utica), 8 p.m.
Mere Mortals at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
Michael and Anjela Lynn with the Talented Ones at Metro Lounge and Supper Club (505 Westcott St.), 10 p.m.
Prime Time Horns at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
Smart Alec at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 9 p.m.
The Other Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7 p.m.
Turnip Trio at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.