Sunday, April 28: Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb in Baldwinsville

Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb perform Sunday afternoon at Grace Episcopal Church (110

Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb

Oswego Road, Route 48, Baldwinsville). The concert starts at 4 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, free for kids 16 and under.

Also Sunday

• Onondaga Community College Jazz, Concert and Singers Groups at OCC’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 11:15 a.m. - Free admission.
• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (Potluck supper at 5 pm.) - $5 donation.
• Dusty Pascal as part of Jordan-Elbridge Kids’ Break’s “Perform 4 Purpose” at the Jordan United Methodist Church (63 Elbridge St., Jordan), 2 p.m. - $10.
• Silverwood Clarinet Choir at Fayetteville Free Library (300 Orchard St., Fayetteville), 2 p.m. - Free admission.
• Schola Cantorum of Syracuse at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt), 7 p.m. - $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students.

At the clubs

• Flyin’ Column at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4-7 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Candy’s Hillside (6207 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville ), 9 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• The Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.

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Saturday, April 27: Badfish at the Westcott Theater

Sublime tribute band, Badfish, hits the stage at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Project Weather Machine and Juiceboxx open the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.

Also Saturday

• Indoor Bluegrass Festival with Cincinnati Creek, Off the Wall, the Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band and Lake Effect Bluegrass at the Capitol Theatre (220 W. Dominick St., Rome), 7 p.m. - $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students, free for children under 16 with adult.
• Larry Hoyt and Friends at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m. - $8.
• Dave Gunning at the Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church (126 S. Terry Road.), 7 p.m. - $12 in advance, $14 at the door.
• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio featuring Josh Dekaney and Wendy Ramsay at the United Church of Fayetteville’s Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Nik and the Nice Guys as part of the Cazenovia Firefighters Ball at the Cazenovia Firehouse (121 Albany St., Cazenovia), 8 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at American Legion (9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix), 7-11 p.m.
• Better Than Bowling Quartet at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Bob Rogalski at Labrador Mountain (6935 Route 91, Truxton), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Cousin Jake at Easy Street Tavern (185 Homer Ave., Cortland), 9 p.m.
• Dave Hawthorn and Tiger at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Diana Jacobs and Midnite Mood with opener Mike McKay at Funk N’ Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 9 p.m.
• El Kabong at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7:30 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 9 p.m.
• Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Show with opener Dave Hawthorn at Oswego Ancient Order of Hibernians (22 Munn St., Oswego), 7 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
• Fulton Chain Gang and Grit N Grace at Club Aqua (355 Route 8, Bridgewater), 9 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• John Glenn Band at OC’s Fatboy BBQ (317 N. Salina St., Syracuse), 8-11 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
• Simplelife at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• The Bomb and Red Hush at The Griff (7371 River Road, Rome), 9 p.m.
• The Headphones at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Knoxies Pub (7088 Route 20, Pompey), 9 p.m.
• Triple Threat at George O’Dea’s (1333 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
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• Tuff Luck at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• W.A.N.T.E.D at Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Madison House (140 Madison St., Oneida).

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Friday, April 26: The Fabulous Ripcords in Auburn and more

The Fabulous Ripcords perform Friday at the Cayuga Museum of History and Art’s Theater Mack (203 Genesee St., Auburn). The show starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $5

Also Friday

• Chris Webby with Apache Chief and Jamie Drastik at the Uptown Theatre (2014 Genesee St., Utica), 7 p.m. - $20.
• Steel Magnolia, Roses and Revolutions and Chelsea Cavanaugh at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

At the clubs

• 2 Hour Delay at Wayside Irish Pub (101 W. Main St., Elbridge), 8 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Sparky Town (324 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool).
• Chris Taylor Trio at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Damon Strange at Ref’s Bar and Grill (1441 Milton Ave, Solvay), 9 p.m
• Dave Hawthorn at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 7 p.m.
• E.S.P at Wise Guys Comedy Club (201 S. Salina St.), 5-8 p.m.
• Emerald City at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 9 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8-11 p.m.
• Flipside at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd. ), 8:30 p.m.
• Frank and Burns at Sharkey’s Eclectic Sports Lounge (7240 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6-10 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8-11:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Georgetown Inn (970 Route 26, Georgetown), 9 p.m.
• Leslie Roberts and Friends at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7-11 p.m.
• Letizia at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Exit 33, Verona), 6 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9:30 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Band at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Ithaca Ale House (111 N. Aurora St., Ithaca), 10:30 p.m.
• Midnight Mike Blues Band at Western Ranch Motor Inn (1255 State Fair Blvd), 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Big Papa’s Riverside Tavern (501 County Route 12, Pennellville), 8 p.m.
• Bob Nodzo and Jim Van Arsdale at BeauVine Chophouse and Wine Bar (74 State St., Auburn), 8:30-11:30 p.m.
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• TJ Briana Route Tuff Ave., Paul Davie’s Birthday Gig at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Red Spider at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• Route 66 Trio at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road. Chittenango), 7:30-11 p.m.
• Soul Risin’ at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Tenor Madness at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8-11 p.m.
• The Barndogs at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• The Electric Moonpies at Lew’s Sports Bar and Grill (7356 Church St., North Syracuse).
• The Westbounders at OC’s Fatboy BBQ (317 N. Salina St., Syracuse), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Tuff Luck at Pelican Pete’s Pub (3251 Milton Ave., Fairmount), 8:30 p.m.
• Viral at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.

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Thursday, April 25: Ryan Montbleau at the Westcott

The Ryan Montbleau Band performs Thursday at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St). Big Easy seasoning, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) and Jesse Dee open the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Also Thursday

• Like Moths to Flame, Palisades, My Ticket Home, The Color Morale, Crown the Empire and Forsworn at the Uptown Theatre (2014 Genesee St., Utica), 6:30 p.m. - $13-$15.
• Songwriters Live hosted by Dan Cleveland and Mark Zane at Gordon Student Center’s Bistro (G-210), Onondaga Community College campus (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 6:30 p.m. - Free admission.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7 p.m.
• Blanco Diablo with Tantrum at the Fusion Room (3705 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse), 10 p.m. - $6-$10.

At the clubs

• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.).
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30-9 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Anna Vogel and Friends at Carnegie Café, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Medicine Wheel Duo 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.
• Outta the Red at OC’s Fatboy BBQ (317 N. Salina St.), 7 p.m.
• The Boatmen at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 9 p.m.
• The FabCats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• The Intention featuring Mark Nanni at Phoebe’s (900 E. Genesee St.), 8-10 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill (Western Lights, 4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 7 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro).

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RIP RIchie Havens

So sad to hear of Richie Havens' passing today. He was a remarkable musician and story teller, and a lovely human being.

I saw him perform numerous times over the years, but the last time (2009) was truly the most memorable. It was an intimate evening at Onondaga Community College and I was fortunate enough to be seated a couple of rows back right in front of him. I felt as though he was singing directly to me and telling me his life story. It was just me and Richie in that room! That's the effect this man's music had on me.

After the show, I expressed these feelings to him, and he said, "That's what music is all about!" He gave me a hug and I left feeling as though something very important had happened to me. RIP Richie. You will be missed.

I couldn't find any video from that night, but he performed one of my favorite songs, "Here Comes the Sun" that night similar to this:

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Sunday, April 21: Spring Jam in Marcellus and much more

The American Legion Hall in Marcellus will host the annual Spring Jam today. Music starts at 11 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, free for kids under 16 with an adult.

 Also today

• Old-Time Music Jam at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 pm. - $5. 
• Genesee Ted at the Northern Onondaga Public Library at North Syracuse (100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Guitar Concert at Solvay Public Library’s Community Room (615 Woods Road, Solvay), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Onondaga Community College Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir at OCC’s Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 3 p.m. - Free. 
•  Diana Jacobs and Midnight Mood at the Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St., Auburn), 4 p.m. - $10.
• Hendricks Chapel Choir at Hendricks Chapel. Syracuse University, 4 p.m. - Free.
• Fitz and the Tantrums with Hunter Hunted at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8  p.m. - $25 at the door.

At the clubs

• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Redhouse Arts Center (201 S. West St.), 8 p.m.
• Colin Aberdeen at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Finn and Bristol at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus), 5-9 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4-7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Jodogs at Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 4 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Lou Kaplan and Stan Przepiora at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (319 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Off the Reservation at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6-9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn).

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Saturday, April 20: Tipp Hill Bluegrass Festival and much more

The annual Tipperary Hill Bluegrass Festival takes place Saturday at Coleman's Irish Pub Pavilion (100 S. Lowell Ave.). Featured performers include Hot Day at the Zoo, Tim Herron Corporation, Erie Freemen, Woodworks and Z-Bone String. Music starts at 4 p.m. and admission is $15.

Also Saturday

• Vocal Jazz Jam with Nancy Kelly at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St., 2 p.m. - $6 for adults, $3 for students.
• Central New York Day of Percussion at OCC's Storer Auditorium (4585 W. Seneca Turnpike), 5 p.m. - Free admission.
• Bob and Mule at the Trinity Church Community Coffeehouse  (98 Main St., Camden), 7 p.m. - Free will offering.
• Russian Recital at First Presbyterian Church (97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m. - $10
• Andrew WK. with Era, Feeding Affliction, Phantom Chemistry and Ohne Ka and the Burning River at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road, 7 p.m. - $20.
• Childhood’s End at the Uptown Theatre (2014 Genesee St., Utica, 8 p.m. -$10-$12.
• Elinor Frey at Hamilton College’s Wellin Hall (198 College Hill Road, Clinton, 8 p.m. - $15.
• Tracy Grammer at the Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Civic Center (41 Lake St., Oswego, 8 p.m. - $14 in advance, $16 at the door; half-price for children under 12, free under age 5.
• Garland Jeffreys with favorites Grupo Pagan at the Palace Theatre (2384 James St.) , 8 p.m. - $27.
• John Cadley and Cathy Wenthen at the Redhouse Arts Center (201 S. West St., 8 p.m. - $15.
• Los Blancos at Nelson Odeon (4035 Nelson Road, Nelson), 8 p.m. - $20.
• The Mavericks with Seth Walker, at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $15, $20, $25.
• Syracuse University Women’s Choir at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College, SU campus, 8 p.m. - Free admission
• Alliance of Death with Double-J, Igneous and Amp at Funk N’ Waffles (727 S Crouse Ave.), 9 p.m. - $10-$13.
• One More Time with DJ Prophet and DJ Shamrock at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 9 p.m. - $15 at the door.

At the clubs

• 3’s A Crowd at American Legion (8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville), 7-11 p.m.
• Agrestic at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Brian McArdell and Mark Westers at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Carolyn Kelly Blues Band at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at Lake Como Inn (1297 East Lake Road, Cortland), 9:30 p.m.
• Confucious Says at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner at Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon
• Dirty Work at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Fab Five Paul at Bella Cigna (301 Fayette St. ), 8-11 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego), 6-10 p.m.
• Fully Loaded at Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Road., Marietta), 9 p.m.
• Gina Rose Band at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee Street Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• JD and Rollin South at Lakeview Lanes (723 W. Broadway, Fulton), 9 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus).
• Just Joe at Pascale’s Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Mothercover at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9 p.m.
• Oldies Dance With Joey Nigro and John Nilsen at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 7:30-11:30 p.m.
• Quickchange featuring Willie “Taters” Mavins at CJ’s Pub and Restaurant (8902 S. Seneca St., Weedsport), 8:30 p.m.
• Right Turn at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 8 p.m.
• The Booty Brothers at Marcella’s Restaurant, Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• The Camillians at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 8 p.m.
• The Extremists at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 9 p.m.
• The Fabulous Ripcords at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• The Fulton Chain Gang at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• The Grind at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 10 p.m.
• The Headphones at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• The Rock Foundation at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 9:30 p.m.
• The Sugardaddys at Limp Lizard Bar and Grill, Western Lights (4628 Onondaga Blvd.), 8:30 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Centro’s Restaurant and Taproom (1678 Cortland St., DeRuyter), 9 p.m.

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