Friday, March 1: Switchback in Caz and more

Switchback

Switchback performs Friday at Cazenovia College’s Catherine Cummings Theater (16 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia). Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22. Call 655-STAR for more information.

Also tonight

• Syracuse University Records’ 2013 Artist Showcase featuring Max Puglisi, Jenna Fields, Julia Wolfe, Miraculous, Diverze, Technicolor Brothers, Lee Terrace and the Pietra Group  at Funk N’ Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• NYS Baroque at the First Unitarian Universalist Society Church (109 Waring Road), 7:30 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, children free.
• Scott Ainslie at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Dopapod, Manhattan Project and the Greys at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St), 8 p.m. - $12 advance, $15 door.

At the clubs

• 11 Band at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7-11 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at UNC (125 Washington St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Dale Osborn Jr at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7-11 p.m.
• Del Sexton at Pasta’s on the Green at Foxfire (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 7:30 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5-8 p.m.
• Edgy Folk at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8-11 p.m.
• El’ Kabong Rides Again at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8-11:30 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6-10 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8-11 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 8 p.m.
• Hotplate at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9:30 p.m.
• I Am Fool at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Turning Stone (5218 Patrick Road, Verona), 6-10 p.m.
• Jam Factor at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band at Redwood Barl (249 Genesee St., Chittenango), 9p.m.
• Just Joe at Stinger’s Pizza Pub (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Maka Rouge at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7-9 p.m.
• Mere Mortals at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 8 p.m.
• Michael and Anjela Lynn at Metro Lounge (505 Westcott St.), 9 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• Mike Sims at Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walters Road), 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Outta the Red at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa-Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• South Bay at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• The Goods at Limp Lizard, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8 p.m.
• The Guise at Marcella’s Restaurant (100 Farrell Road), 8 p.m.
• The Horn Dogs at Asil’s Pub, 220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Drumlins Restaurant (800 Nottingham Road), 8 p.m.
• Valyd Threat at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 28: Turkuaz at the Westcott and more

Turkuaz headlines Thursday at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Conehead Buddha and The Monk open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Also tonight

• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Anna Vogel with Jeff Stockham, Dave Solazzo, Matt Vacanti, Phil Leone at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7-10 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m..
• Cortini Brothers at Mohegan Manor, Club Sushi (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 7-10 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.), 11 p.m.
• Hodson and Donelan at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Mark Nanni and The Intention at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8-10 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at JP’s Pub (1709 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Tiger at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 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 Thursday, or check the constantly updated Concert Calendar.

Tuesday, February 26

• The Chieftains at the State Theatre (107 W. State St., Ithaca), 7:30 p.m. - $42.50, $52.50, $62.50.
• Murs with Prof, Fashawn, Black Cloud Music, Our Reality and local treasure Tots at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) - $15 at the door.

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Sunday, February 24: Aaron Carter at the Westcott and more

Aaron Carter

Aaron Carter performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Justin Levenson, Nikki Flores, Petrel, Big Dan’s iPad Experience, Leo LeMay, Jay Loftus and Project Boy Machine open the show, which starts at 8 p.m. Tickets at $15 for general admission, $50 for VIP meet-and-greet.

Also today

• Hammond Jammin’ IX featuring Gerry Testa and Front Street, Dave Flansburg with In Too Deep, and more at Upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), noon - 6 p.m. - Free admission.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm, 3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius, 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• Bruce Cockburn at Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 7:30 p.m. - sold out.
• Fab Five Paul at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and The Country Castaways at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2p.m.
• Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 5-8 p.m.
• NandV (Bob Nodzo and Jim Van Arsdale) at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4-7 p.m.
• Open Mike with Johnny Rage at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7:30-11:30 p.m.
• Walking Wounded at Lake House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6-9 p.m.

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Saturday, February 23: Judy Collins at the Syracuse Palace Theatre

Judy Collins

Folk legend Judy Collins performs Saturday at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.). Timothy Scott McConnell opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.50 and $40 at the door.

Also tonight

• Chris Trapper at the Redhouse (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• The Wood Brothers with Jamie Kent at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Huey Mack and OCD: Moosh and Twist featuring Brandon Strouse, Sean Mags, Eli Green and DJ Jett at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $13 general, $30 meet-and greet.
• Mickey Vendetti and the Tiny Bubbles Band at the Goodtime Banquet Hall at Klub Polski (526 Teall Ave.), 7 p.m. - $15 at the door includes buffet and coffee.
• Stroke at Hosmer Auditorium (401 Harrison St.), 7 p.m. - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, free under age 18.
• John Price and The Cadleys at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10 suggested donation.
• The Barra MacNeills at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer), 8 p.m. - $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students, free under 18.
• Andy Friedman with Dusty Pas’cal at Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20 advance. $25 door.
• Great Bear Trio featuring Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand and their mom, Kim at Madison Hall (Route 20, Morrisville), 8 p.m. - $7.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 9 p.m.
• Big MaMa Bare Band at Hill N Dale Country Club (6402 Route 80, Tully), 8-11 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at Upper Deck Tavern (1 S. Virginia St., Waterloo), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Nothin’ Fancy Bar (10 Ruth St., Vernon), 9 p.m.
• F-5 at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Flatface and the Shemp-Dells at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer Street Road, Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• George Leija and The Stone River Band at Dilaj’s (Route 34), 8 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 8-11 p.m.
• Hendry at Rosie’s (1443 W. Genesee St.), 9 p.m.
• Hillbilly Deluxe Grit N Grace at Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon), 8 p.m.
• J.D. and Rollin South at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville )
• Jeff Meloling at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Lowkey, Dear Mr Dead, All Most Dead at Ivans Bar and Grill (206 S. Main St., Cortland)
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Highland Park Golf Club (3068 Franklin Street Road, Auburn), 6 p.m.
• New Day at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Silent Fury at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Smokin at Dilaj’s Motor Inn (Route 34, Auburn), 8 p.m.
• South Bay at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Southern Comfort Band at South Shore RodandGun Club (6690 South Bay Road, Cicero), 6 p.m..
• Spectrum at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• The Extremists at Big Kahuna’s (17 Columbus St., Auburn), 1-5 p.m..
• Under The Gun at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.

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Friday, February 22: Michael Bolton at Turning Stone

Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton brings his smooth vibe to the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Also tonight

• Jason Gray and Andrew Peterson at Inspiration Hall (709 James St.), 7 p.m. - $15 at the door.
• 95X Locals Only Live featuring Flashing Astonishers, Black Throat Wind, Papership, Incinerated for Science, Phantom Chemistry and Kirsten Joy Kerlin at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Black Water Blues Band at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6-10 p.m.
• Bloodandstationwagons at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Chapter Eleven at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• Code Red at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• Hobo Graffiti at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• Damdog at Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus), 7:30 p.m.
• Folkstrings at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7-9 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Greg Hoover and Harlee Station at Schepps BBQ and Bar (7119 Minoa Bridgeport Road, East Syracuse), 8 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8-11:30 p.m.
• JD and Rollin’ South at Limp Lizard BBQ (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Paddock Club (9 Arsenal St., Watertown), 9 pm-1 am.
• Los Blancos at Theater Mack, Cayuga Museum (203 Genesee St., Auburn), 8 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Miss 3 at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Rob and the Jays at Pooch’s Sports Bar (1627 Milton Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Dreamers at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 7-11 p.m.
• The Guise at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• Tim Herron Corporation at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, February 21: Songwriters Live at OCC and more

Mark Zane

Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane host Thursday's Songwriters Live at the Bistro at OCC's Gordon Student Center. Donna Dennihy and Alex Goettel perform at the free event, which starts at 6:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• Mod Sun with Cisco Idler, Tayyib Ali, Pat Brown and Choo Jackson at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 6 p.m. - $15.
• Big Chocolate and J Rabbit at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 7 p.m. - $20 at the door.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - Donations please.
• Samba Laranja at Community Folk Art Center (805 E. Genesee St.), 7 -p.m. - Donations please.<;li>
• Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College, Syracuse University campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission.

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