Music in the ‘Cuse

The biggest shopping day of the season comes the day after Thanksgiving, but before the holiday comes the annual Thanksgiving Eve night out!  In what’s become an annual tradition, folks returning home for the holiday join forces with old friends and hit area clubs with a vengeance.

Live music will abound and it should be a great night to get out and about in and around the ‘Cuse! It’s not your typical Wednesday night, that’s for sure!

Here’s a listing of what’s going on at your favorite clubs:

• Arena’s Eis House (144 Academy St., Mexico) - Bill Oeinck, 9:30 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – TJ Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 9 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Joe Driscoll, 10 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Kevin Barrigar, 9 p.m.
• Cam-Nel’s (Route 11, Mattydale) – 4 on the Floor with Scotty Trudell, 10 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Chameleon, 9 p.m.
• Colonial Inn (8752 Turrin Rd., Rome) - Dave Hawthorn and Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (7459 Murray Dr., Cicero) – DJ Nasty, 9 p.m.
• Daniella’s The Best Western (State Fair Blvd.) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Pagenine, 10 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – Frank Rhodes and Mike Ranger, 7 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Shades End, 10:30 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Professional Victims, 9 p.m.
• Hottie’s Night Club (181 Grant Ave., Auburn) - Letizia and the Z Band, 10 p.m.
• Hotel Adams Steak and Brew (400 Church St., Adams) - Brand New Sin, 9 p.m.
• J.P.’s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Jimee’s Tavern (41 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville) - Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• King Ferry Hotel (1847 State Route 90N, King Ferry) - Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• LWB’S Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Cruise, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Z-Bones, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Candid, 10 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – TurkeyOKEY with Mike, 9 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) - Sloppy Joes, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Lockdown, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Fully Loaded, 9 p.m.; One Hard Krank, 10 p.m.
• Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Schuyler) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant (205 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville) - Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man’s Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9:30 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Chris Lizzi, 9:30 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – JP Shaggy, 8 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Born Again Rebels, When Everything Fails 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Sirsy, 9 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with DJ Scotty and DJ Hippy Dave, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Sugar Pearl Espressobar (600 Burnet Ave. ) – Mark Zane
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Johnny Bender, 9:30 p.m.
• Tracey’s Main Street Tavern (7824 Route 104A, Red Creek) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Trapper’s Tavern (Morgan and Plainville Rd., Jack’s Reef) - Mike Sims Band, 9 p.m.
• Upstairs at The Dino (246 W. Willow St.) - Picture This, 8 p.m.

Jam rock band Dark Star Orchestra performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The concert starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $30.

Dark Star Orchestra was formed in 1997 as a tribute to the legendary Grateful Dead. Rather than simply cover the Dead’s songs, however, DSO performs original set lists from Dead concerts, recreating the entire show, giving Dead fans an opportunity to relive these shows and introducing the band to the younger generation.

The current lineup includes John Kadlecik (lead guitar, vocals), Rob Eaton (rhythm guitar, vocals), Kevin Rosen (bass, vocals), Lisa Mackey (vocals), Rob Koritz (drums, percussion), Dino English (drums, percussion), and Rob Barraco (keyboards, vocals).

Also tonight

Token Tom hosts a Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mike at ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub. Music starts at 8 p.m.

DJ Streets is featured at Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) at 9 p.m.

Joe Henson hosts the weekly open mike at the Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) starting at 7:30 p.m.

There’s also an open mike at Lock 24 featuring Sweetlou. Music starts at 8:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy anuransol

It’s Monday and time to look at this week’s CNY music news highlights.  Here’s the latest:

Lori Wilber wins Lost Horizon’s Ultimate Idol

The first ‘Ultimate Idol’ competition at Syracuse’s Lost Horizon is over and Nightshift’s Lori Ann Wilber has been declared the winner.  Lori won the $500 prize and bragging rights in this ‘American Idol-esque’ competition.

The rest of the top ten included  Lauren Angelone, Heidi Donahue, Jenna Foubister, Sonia Hudgins, Jackie Rivera, Gina Rowell, Roze Valentino, Jade Widger, and Carla Zamudio.

Angel Cline, the contest organize, reports the second edition of the contest will kick off in January.

Local bands bumped from CMT’s ‘Music City Madness’

CMT’s online video singing competition, Music City Madness, and two local talents - Cassidy Lynn and Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band - made it to the top 32. Unfortunately, both have been eliminated from the contest.

Cassidy Lynn made it through two rounds, while Chris Taylor survived one round.

Joe Whiting to tour with Savoy Brown

CNY’s own Joe Whiting will be joining blues-rock band Savoy Brown for a short leg of their tour. Whiting will perform with the band in Shirley, Mass December 11,  Bay Shore, Long Island December 12,  and Sellersville, Pa. December 13.

Whiting has been approached by the band’s leader, Kim Simmonds, to work on their next studio album.

Brand New Sin releases new album

Brand New Sin has announced the release of their fourth studio album, Distilled. The first single, “Summertime,” was recorded at Subcat Music Studios in Skaneateles.

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It’s the night Phish fans have been long-anticipating! The rock jam band performs tonight at the Onondaga County War Memorial. The show starts at 7:30. The concert is sold out.

There will be a free party for Phish fans at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, next door to the War Memorial. The party starts at 9 a.m. Music starts at 11 a.m. and  features performances by local bands, including Dark Hollow, vendors, and contests. A pair of tickets to the show will be one of the prizes!

Bring lawn chairs and blankets!

Phish after-parties

Several area clubs are planning after-parties to extend the Phish madness. Funk ‘N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) will feature music by the Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad starting at 11:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Pretty Lights , a two-man band from Colorado, will be at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for a party that also starts at 11:30 p.m. Admission is $20.

Also tonight

• Solo guitarists will perform at the Solvay Public Library (615 Woods Road, Solvay) starting at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $65, $85, and $100.
• Frank Sinatra Jr. is at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $40, $45, and $55.

At the clubs

• Burritt’s Café (8914 N. Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tommy Conners, 1 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways featuring George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Dovetail Joint, 5 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Djug Django, 4 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Rhythm Method, 5 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Mike Night with Down ‘n Dirty, 9 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) – SIM with Sara, 9 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke w/DJ Octane, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - The Siders, 7 p.m.
• Wacky Wyatt’s (6 Mechanic St., Baldwinsville) – Better Than Bowling, 6:30 p.m.

Nershi-Law Duo with Van Ghost and Country Kitchen are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) . The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $10.

Also tonight

• Jacob Johnson and Ryan Fitzsimmons are at the Oswego Music Hall (41 Lake St., Oswego). The show starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $14; members pay $10.
• Four Bitchin’ Babes is at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). General admission is $25. Seniors pay $20 and students pay $10.
• The Syracuse University Oratorio Society featuring Liane Cable and Tim LeFebvre performs with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at Mulroy Civic Center at 8 p.m.  Tickets range from $15 to $70.

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Folk singer Brooks Williams headlines a show at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St.) as part of the Folkus Project. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $12.

Also tonight

• Little Dragon is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $20.
• Red Molly performs at the Kirkland Art Center (One Park Row, Clinton) at 8 p.m. General admission is $18; KAC members pay $15.
• Komplex and Ainsley Burrows present “Spoken Word,” an evening of slam poetry, at the Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn). The show starts at 8 p.m.
• The Syracuse University Oratorio Society featuring Liane Cable and Tim LeFebvre performs with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at Mulroy Civic Center at 8 p.m.  Tickets range from $15 to $70.
• Juno nominated jazz pianist, John Stetch , is at the Everson Museum Of Art (401 Harrison St.) at 6 p.m.
• The Red House Art Center (201 S. West St.) presents “Comedy Improvisations.” The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
• Mikey Powell, Annie Fitzgerald and host Lisa Gentile perform as part of “NAKED II: An Intimate Singer-Songwriter Experience” at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Upstairs (246 W. Willow St.). The show starts at 8 p.m.

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Indie rocker Mike Doughty performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $20.

Doughty was the lead singer for the band Soul Coughing in the 1990s, but left the band in 2000, ultimately pursuing a solo career. His best known songs include “Looking at the World from the Bottom of a Well,” which was featured on Grey’s Anatomy and Bones and “I Hear the Bells,” which was also on Grey’s Anatomy as well as Veronica Mars.

Doughty is currently touring to promote his most recent album, Sad Man, Happy Man.

At the clubs

• Amber Inn (2424 Otisco Valley Rd., Marietta) – Morris and the Hepcats, 10
• Andee’s Tavern (120 Mappa Ave., Barnveld) – Jimmy Wolf, 8 p.m.
• Artage (Hawley Ave., Syracuse) – Interstellar Funkateers, 6 p.m.
• Buffalo’s (2119 Downer St., Baldwinsville) – F5, 9:30 p.m.
• Burritt’s Café (8914 N. Seneca St., Weedsport) - John Dare, 1 p.m.; Lou Kaplan, 7 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Café (Maplewood Inn, 400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) – Dan Elliott and Wayne Miller Duo, 7 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - Frank Farnsworth and Jimmy Cox, 7 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - Mike Estep Band, 10 p.m.
• Common Grounds (Albany and Sullivan St., Cazenovia) - Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 8 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (Lakeshore Rd., Cicero) – DJ Nasty, 9 p.m.
• Cora D’s Restaurant (3785 Milton Ave.) – Maria DeSantis and Kelly Birtch, 7 p.m.
• Dewey’s Third Ward Tavern (39 Bridge St., Seneca Falls) – Paul Taylor, 9:30 p.m.
• Dewittshire Tavern (3010 Erie Blvd. E.) - Down N’ Dirty, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Johnny Rawls, 10 p.m.
• Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.) – Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Dave Wolever, 10 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company ( 120 Walton St.) – The Reissues, 11 p.m.
• Fireside Inn (2345 W. Genesee Rd., Baldwinsville) – Jerry Cali, 6:30 p.m.
• Frank’s Roadhouse (7118 Bridgeport-Minoa Rd., East Syracuse) – Custom Taylor Band, 9:30 p.m.
• Happy Valley Inn (1628 Route 69, Parish) - Joey Belladonna’s BIG WAY
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – 10:2:Midnight, 9:45 p.m.
• Joe’s Runway (Route 11, North Syracuse) – Quick Change, 9 p.m.
• Johnny’s Jukebox (103 N. Geddes St.) - DJ CJ Styles, 9 p.m.
• Kelley’s Bar and Restaurant (5076 Velasko Rd.) – Mike Sims and Stan Lee, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) - JP Shaggy, 9:30 p.m.
• La Vie Boheme Bistro (109 - 111 Madison Street, Oneida) - Open mike with Woody, 7 p.m.
• LWB’s Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Back Flash, 9 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., N. Syracuse) – Cozmic, 5 p.m.
• Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd.) - TJ Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Reloaded, 10 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) - 4 on The Floor with Scotty Trudell, 9 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 Route 10, Pennellville) – Aylyst, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Open Mike with Dan, Tom and Co., 9 p.m.
• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Gems, 10 p.m.
• Patz on the River (6 E. First St., Oswego) - Anthony Joseph Swingtet, 7 p.m.
• Pricker Bush (3642 County Route 57, Oswego) - Dave Hawthorn, 8 p.m.
• Rides Night Club (236 N. Main St., Herkimer) – Forbidden Dawn, 9 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) – Holy Irish Trinity, 6 p.m.; Amethyst, 9:30 p.m.
• Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill (318 E. Fayette St.) – The Sea Monkeys, 5:30 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Noisy Boys, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Stroke and Isreal Hagan, 9 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Happy Hour Karaoke w/DJ Octane, 6 p.m.; Karaoke with Dr. Fantastic and Mr. Automatic, 9 p.m.
• Snubbing Post (Route 46N, Rome) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Trip-Wire, 10 p.m.
• Thunderbird Lanes (7252 State Fair Blvd.) - Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Trapper’s Pizza Pub (5950 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 7 p.m.
• Ukranian National Club (125 Washington St., Auburn) – Brass Inc., 9 p.m.
• United Inn (1308 Buckley Rd., North Syracuse) – About Time Band, 7 p.m.
• Vernon Downs (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon) – Soul Injection, 9 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) – Electric Moonpies, 7 p.m.

Rockers Rev Theory, Feeding Affliction, and Our 11th Hour are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $12.

Also tonight

Dark Star Orchestra performs at the State Theatre (107 W State St., Ithaca). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $27.50.

At the clubs

• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 8 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S Lowell Ave.) – Dave Hawthorn, 10 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Phil Petroff and Natural Fact, 10 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company ( 120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Ave) - Open Mike with Frank Rhodes
• Hoosey’s (106 Williams St.) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) – Ryan Burdick, 8 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – DJ Seedz, 9 p.m.
• The Mill (611 E. Dominick St., Rome) – Jimmy Wolf, 8 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Bob Piorun, 7 p.m.
• Performance Harley Davidson (807 N. Geddes St.) – Jerry Cali, 6 p.m.
• Sakana-ya (532 Towne Dr., Fayetteville) – JT Hall Consort, 6 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 8 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) – Karaoke with BTR, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Karaoke, 9 p.m.
• Sugar Pearl (600 Burnet Ave.) – Dave Gardner, 7 p.m.
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) – Joe Donelan, 6:30 p.m.
• West View Lodge (13499 Harbor Rd., Henderson Harbor) - Fabulous Locknutz, 7 p.m.

Comedian Robin Williams hits the ‘Cuse tonight, stopping off at the Landmark Theater (362 S Salina St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $59.50, $79.50, and $89.50 at the Landmark box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone charge (475-7980 or 800-745-3000).

Best know for his role as Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, Williams has been a consistent force on the stand-up circuit for 30 years. In addition, he has appeared in 69 films, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1997 for Good Will Hunting. He has won three Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Grammy Awards.

Also tonight

• Indie rockers Minus the Bear with As Tall as Lions and Twin Tigers are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15.
• Token Tom hosts an open mike at ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd. North Syracuse). The event starts at 8 p.m. There’s also an open mike featuring Big D at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.).
• There’s  karaoke at Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave. ) at 9 p.m. and Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd.) at 10 p.m.
• Los Blancos is at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) at 1 p.m. to provide musical entertainment for the annual Sloppy Joe Fest!
• The Horn Dogs are at the Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) for a 6 p.m. show.
• Sweetlou hosts an open mike at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) at 8:30.

Calling hours for Fritz’s Polka Band founding member Fred Scherz Sr. will be Tuesday, November 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. and Wednesday, November 18 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at Prince, Boyd, and Hyatt Funeral Home, 210 West Court St., Rome, NY. Funeral Services will be at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Old Oneida Rd., Verona, NY on Thursday, November 19th at 10:30 a.m.

A reception will follow at the Verona Fire Hall. There will be food and music with a surprise guests, including one Grammy-winner. Friends and fans are invited to attend this celebration of Fred’s life.

Fred died Saturday of liver cancer. He was 79.