Music in the 'Cuse: Monday and Tuesday

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.

Monday, July 1

• Liverpool Community Orchestra at Johnson Park (corner of Route 57 and Vine Street, Liverpool), 7 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Bronzetti Band at Clarion Hotel (100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2

• Timeline at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater (off Wetzel Road, Liverpool), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• The Front Bottoms with Great Big Pile of Leaves and Kayleigh Goldsworthy at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m. - $10.
• Counting Crows and The Wallflowers at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona), 8 p.m. - $31, $41, $51.
• Frank and Burns at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B- Que (246 W. Willow St.) (8:30 p.m.
• Just Joe at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 5 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• WoodStone at Captain Jack’s (8505 Greig St., Sodus Point), 7 p.m.

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Sunday, June 30: Texaco Country Showdow at the Regional Market

The 32nd Annual Texaco Country Showdown and Howlin' Car Show takes place Sunday at the Syracuse Regional Market. This singing competition will feature Nashville duo, Walker McGuire as 20 competitors vie for prizes. The music event starts at 2 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. Admission is free.  

Balloon Festival

Eddie Money headlines Sunday as Balloonfest 2013 wraps up at Jamesville Beach Park (4110 West Shore Rd., Jamesville). The festival opens at 11 a.m. Mickey Thomas takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Music starts at 4:30 p.m. with Wild Honey, followed by Rock Bottom All-Stars (6:30 p.m.) . Admission is $10. Kids under 12 are admitted free.

Also Sunday

• Old-Time Music Jam at 5 p.m. Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 1 p.m. (potluck supper at 5 p.m.) - $5.
• John Kirk and Trish Miller at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Road, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Case and Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Donal O’Shaughnessy and Brian Hyland at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 4 p.m.
• Flatface and The Shempdells at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 4 p.m.
• Funky Blu Roots at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Two Feet Short at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.

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Saturday, June 29: Tipp Hill Beer Fest, Balloon Fest and more

Summer has arrived in CNY and this weekend there's no shortage of great outdoor events to enjoy.  

Tipp Hill Beer Fest

Over 30 CNY area breweries will participate in the annual Tipp Hill Beer Fest outside Coleman's (100 South Lowell Ave.). Music will be provided by The Mere Mortals and Dark Hollow. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is $35 in advance.  

Balloon Festival

Starship with Mickey Thomas headlines Saturday as Balloonfest 2013 continues at Jamesville Beach Park (4110 West Shore Rd., Jamesville). The festival opens at 11 a.m. Mickey Thomas takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. Music starts at 4 p.m. with Victus, followed by Yankee Rebel (5:45 p.m.), and Under the Gun (7:30 p.m.). Admission is $10 per day, $20 for the weekend. Kids under 12 are admitted free.

 Also Saturday

• Outlaws Music featuring Bob Fleming and Lou Sacco at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 8 p.m. - $7.
• Genticorum at the Earlville Opera House (18 E. Main St., Earlville), 8 p.m. - $18 for adults, $13 for students.
• Turkuaz with the Fat Peace and Thru Spectrums at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

At the clubs

• Better Than Bowling with Sharon Allen at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.
• Black Water Blues Band at VFW (516 State Route 31, Bridgeport), 7 p.m.
• Dave Hanlon’s Cookbook at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.), 10 p.m.
• Dave Robertson at Dave’s Diner, Common Grounds (35 Albany St., Cazenovia), noon.
• Dr Killdean at Cedar House (8 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles), 9 p.m.
• Entourage at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• f5 at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 9:30 p.m.
• Jimmy Wolf Band and MVBS All- Star Band at Herkimer County Fairgrounds (133 Cemetery Road, Frankfort), 11 a.m.
• Johnny Rage Band at Corrado’s Restaurant, Riverforest Park (9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy at Spencer’s Ali Clubhouse Tavern (128 W. Second St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• LUC: Letizia’s Urban Country at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar (Destiny USA), 9:30 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Band at Brennan’s Beach (80 Brennan Beach Road, Pulaski), 8 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Black River Ale House (1747 Black River Blvd., Rome), 9:30 p.m.
Blues party; $5/cover.
• Mark Zane and Friends at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 9:30 p.m.
• Max Scialdone at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• Miss E and Off the Cuff at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8 p.m.
• Noisy Boys at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 9:30 p.m.
• Over the Top at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Party Sharks at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 9 p.m.
• Paul Fey with Michael Sidello at Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant (104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville), 8:30 p.m.
• Secret O Life at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 6:30 p.m.
• Seeking Homer at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Bouckville Classics Car Show and Swap Meet (Route 20, Bouckville), 3 p.m.
• South Bay at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 9 p.m.
• The Gonstermachers at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at Deansboro Hotel (2747 Route 12B, Deansboro).

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Friday, June 28: Lou Gramm at Balloon Fest 2013 and more

Lou Gramm headlines Friday as Balloonfest 2013 kicks off at Jamesville Beach Park (4110 West Shore Rd., Jamesville). The festival opens at 4 p.m. Gramm takes the stage at 9 p.m.

3 Inch Fury starts the music at 6 p.m. followed by Hard Promises (7:45 p.m.) Admission is $10 per day, $20 for the weekend. Kids under 12 are admitted free.

At the clubs

• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Thunder Road Bar and Grill (234 E. Albany St., Oswego), 9:30 p.m.
• Butternut Creek Revival at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7 p.m.
• Chad Bradshaw with Ken Kellerman at Gance’s (Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville), 5:30 p.m.
• Chapter 11 at Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay), 7 p.m.
• Chilly Kaya at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 6 p.m.
• Fabulous Ripcords at Limp Lizard (201 First St., Liverpool), 9 p.m.
• Frostbit Blue at Lighthouse Lanes (295 E. Albany St., Oswego), 6 p.m.
• Greg Hoover and Todd Hobin at bc Restaurant (247 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 9 p.m.
• Hendry at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Hillbilly Ron at Dox Grill (Pirates Cove, 9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 6 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Hindooz at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 9 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan and Stroke at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 9:30 p.m.
• Johnny Luber and the Luber Cators at Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St. Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Just Joe at Bella Cigna (301 Fayette St.), 9 p.m.
• Letizia Duo at Pizza Man Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville), 10 p.m.
• Lisa Lee Trio at Bellevue Country Club (1901 Glenwood Ave.), 7 p.m.
• Mark Hoffmann Band at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Mark Nanni and Chuck Dorgan at Bull and Bear Roadhouse (6402 Collamer Road, East Syracuse), 5:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 7 p.m.
• Mike Estep Band at JP’s Tavern (109 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville), 6 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• Outta the Red at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (Tiki Island Bar, 3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Pale Green Stars at Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.), 10 p.m.
• Raised On Radio at Asil’s Pub (220 Chapel Drive, Fairmount), 9 p.m.
• The Fab Cats at Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool), 8:30 p.m.
• The Guise at Marcella’s Restaurant (Clarion Hotel, 100 Farrell Road, Baldwinsville), 8 p.m.
• Case and Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 2 p.m.
• Chillya Kaya at Beginnings II (6897 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse), 10 p.m.
• Smart Alec at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Square Pegs at Rain Lounge (103 N. Geddes St.), 10 p.m.
• The Cadleys at The Ridge Tavern (1281 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango), 7 p.m.
• The Extremists at Tommy’s (145 Railroad St., Newark), 9 p.m.
• Time Served at Timber Tavern Bar and Grill (7153 State Fair Blvd.), 9 p.m.

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Thursday. June 27: Travis Tritt at Turning Stone

Country singer Travis Tritt performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and

Travis Tritt

Casino (Thruway Exit 33, Verona). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45, $50, and $60.

Also Thursday

• Mario DeSantis Orchestra at the Woods Road Gazebo (1000 Woods Road, Solvay), 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Jucifer with Blood Money, Ebony Sorrow and Blood Sun Circle at Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road), 7 p.m.
• Open Mike Night at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius). 7 p.m.
• Taproot with Silent Season, The ActionBlast and bloodandstationwagons outdoors at Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walters Road, Lakeland), 7 p.m. - Free.
Start Making Sense with the Boatmen at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St., 8 p.m. - $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

At the clubs

• Arty Lenin at Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego ), 6-10 p.m.
• Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 7-11 p.m.
• Billy Davidson and Steve Webb at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 8 p.m.
• Charley Orlando at PJ’s Pub and Grill (116 Walton St.), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Code Red at Ramada Inn (41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva), 5:30-9 p.m.
• College Night with Frita Lay at Trexx (323 N. Clinton St.). Drag show.
• Dave Robertson at Eskapes Lounge (6257 Route 31, Cicero), 7 p.m.
• George Leija at Waterfront Tavern (204 River Island Drive, Brewerton), 5-9 p.m.
• Irv Lyons Jr at Green Gate Inn (2 Main St., Camillus), 7-10 p.m.
• Isreal Hagan at Cafe at 407 (407 Tulip St., Liverpool), 7:30-9 p.m.
• Jeff Meloling at Cold Spring Harbor Marina (3642 Hayes Road, Baldwinsville), 6-9 p.m.
• Joe Donelan at Old Boat House (1397 Route 49, Constantia), 6 p.m.
• John Spillett Duo at Siena Restaurant (5633 W. Genesee St., Camillus), 6-9 p.m.
• Just Joe at King of Clubs (420 S. Clinton St.), 9 p.m.
• Letizia and the Z Band at Marcellus Park (Platt Road, Marcellus), 7 p.m.
• Mark Zane Band at LaFayette Library (2577 Route 11 North, LaFayette), 7-8 p.m.
• Prime Time Horns at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 7-11 p.m.
• Sirsy at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 6 p.m.
• Smokin’ at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 6-9 p.m.
• Solar Garlic at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.), 10 p.m.
• Sweet Lou at Pasta’s on the Green (Foxfire Golf Course, 1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco and the Urban Cowboys with Briana Jessie at Devaney’s Riverside Grill (9347 Stickle Road, Weedsport), 6:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.), 8 p.m.
• Tumbleweed Jones Band at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 8 p.m.
• Webb and Davidson at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 9 p.m.
• WoodStone at Kosta’s Bar and Grill (85 Grant Ave., Auburn), 7-10 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.

Monday, June 24

• Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert at Johnson Park,Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free.
• Tim and Myles Thompson at Kellish Hill Farm (3192 Pompey Center Road, Manlius), 7:30 p.m. - $10.
• Nation of Wealth with Xombie, TDK Thundakattz, Catastrophe Me and Agrestic at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $10.

Tuesday, June 25

• Baldwinsville Pep Band as part of the annual Summer Concert Series event at Paper Mill Island (136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville). Free.
• Fulton Chain Gang as part of the Concerts at the Park series at Clay Central Park’s Ernest N. Casale Amphitheater, off Wetzel Road, Liverpool, 6:30 p.m. - Free.
• Toubab Krewe with Solaris and the Andrew and Noah Band at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $12 in advance, $15 at door.
• Frenay and Lenin at The Retreat (302 Vine St., Liverpool), 7-10 p.m.
• Gunrunners at Higie’s Iron Horse Saloon (2721 Brewerton Road, Mattydale), 6:30 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Anchor Bar and Grill (720 County Route 37, Central Square), 6 p.m.
• Restless Souls at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26

• Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Trio as part of the Liverpool is the Place concert at Johnson Park,Liverpool, 7 p.m. - Free.
• Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes as part of the Concerts in the Park series at Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse), 6:30 p.m.
• Ben Taylor with the Roses and Revolutions at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.), 8 p.m. - $15.
• Frenay and Lenin at Sheraton University Hotel (801 University Ave.), 5 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville), 7 p.m.
• Southbay at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7900 Oswego Road, Liverpool), 6 p.m.
• Steve Webb and Billy Davidson at Harpoon Eddie’s (611 Park St., Sylvan Beach), 6:30 p.m.
• Tiger at LakeHouse Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 7 p.m.
• TJ Sacco at Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Road, Brewerton), 6 p.m.
• Wayback Machine at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 8 p.m.

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Sunday, June 23: Long Branch Jam

Music returns to Longbranch Park (3813 Longbranch Rd., Liverpool) with the first ever Long Branch Jam. Music runs from 1 to 11 p.m. Bands include The Shakedown (1:30 p.m.), Master Thieves (2:30 p.m.), Los Blancos (3:40 p.m.), EMEFE (4:50 p.m.), John Brown’s Body (6:30 p.m.) and Rusted Root (8:30 p.m.). Admission is $22 in advance, $30 at the gate.

Also Sunday

• Syracuse Polish Festival, Clinton Square, The Noise Boys (Noon), Lechowia Dance Company (1 p.m.), John Gora and Gorale (2 and 3:30 p.m.). Admission is free.
• 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.
• Oswego Valley Fiddlers at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum (1121 Comins Roard, Osceola), 2 p.m. - Free.
• Zac Brown Band at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (9993 Alleghany Road, Darien Center), 7 p.m. - $29.50-$69.50.

At the clubs

• Backflash at Dox Grill, Pirates Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Road, Clay), 4 p.m.
• Denn Bunger at Krabby Kirk’s Saloon (55 Genesee St., Camillus), 4 p.m.
• Donna Colton and Sam Troublemaker at Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Road, Skaneateles Falls), 5 p.m.
• Flipside at Frank’s Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20. Marcellus), 5 p.m.
• Frenay and Lenin at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.), 7 p.m.
• George Leija and the Stone River Band at Castaways (916 County Route 37, Brewerton), 2 p.m.
• Hard Ride at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• Jerry Cali at Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonnell’s Parkway, Cicero), 4 p.m.
• Joe Stanky and His Cadets at Yesterday’s Royal (13 Canal St., Sylvan Beach), 3 p.m.
• John Spillett Jazz Duo at Bluewater Grill (11 Genesee St., Skaneateles), 5 p.m.
• Los Blancos at Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.), 12:30 p.m.
• Mark Doyle and the Maniacs at Lake- House Pub (6 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles), 6 p.m.
• Michael Crissan at Wally’s (5 State St., Auburn), 5 p.m.
• Miss E Duo at Cross Lake Inn and Marina (3125 Route 370, Cato), 4 p.m.
• Morris and the Hepcats at O’Toole’s (113 Osborne St., Auburn), 7 p.m.
• Tiger at Pasta’s on the Green, Foxfire Golf Course (1 Village Blvd. N., Baldwinsville ), 2 p.m.

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