Music in the ‘Cuse

Soja (the Soldiers of Jah Army) perform tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15.

At the clubs

• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin are at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) for a 9 p.m. show.
• Joe Henson hosts open mike at the Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) starting at 7:30 p.m.
• Sweet Lou is at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) for an open mike starting at 8:30 p.m.
• Tommy Connors hosts open mike at the Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.). Music starts at 8 p.m.

• There’s an Open Jam at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St.) starting at 8 p.m.

It’s never too early to start planning your summer concert plans! On Friday, the Friends of Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center announced a couple of dates for their summer concert series.

Former Beatle, Ringo Starr brings his All-Star Band to town on July 21. The band includes Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, and Rick Derringer, along with members of the band Mr. Mister and the Romanctics.

Sugarland performs June 13. Opening for the band are Luke Bryan and American Idol’s Danny Gokey.

The concerts take place on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College (3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua).

Tickets will be available February 13 at the CMAC website, www.CMACevents.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets and at the Blue Cross Arena Box Office.

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, but before the big game, why not relax with some classical music. There are a couple of live events today to soothe your musical soul!

• The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra will perform a program featuring Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 at Setnor Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus. The concert starts at 2 p.m. General admission is $10 and students with ID pay $5.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet performs at Catherine Cummings Theatre on the Cazenovia College campus at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.

At the clubs

Although most local bars will be rockin’ the Super Bowl tonight, there are a few bands playing here and there!

• Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.) – T.C. Carter and Friends, 9 p.m.
• Burritt’s Café (8914 N. Seneca St., Weedsport) - Jim Putvin, 1 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways featuring George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House (813 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Soul Traders, 5 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – Open Mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Donna Colton, 4 p.m.
• Rooters (Valley Plaza, South Salina St.) – Open mike with Marc Caselle and the Regulars, 9 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.

No, this is not a music-related post, but the biggest thing going on Sunday will be the Super Bowl, set to kick off at 6:28 p.m. on CBS. Music will take a back seat as Colts and Saints fans gather at local bars to watch the “big” game.

Fans in the ‘Cuse will be watching to see if former Orangeman and current Colts’ defensive end, Dwight Freeney, will be able to play despite a torn ligament in his right ankle. Freeney’s injury occurred in the final minutes of the Colts’ AFC title win over the New York Jets.

More Syracuse connections

Former Onondaga Central running back Mike Hart is also on the Colts’ roster and could see some playing time. And SU’s Taj Smith has been a valuable part of the Colts’ practice-squad, simulating the moves of Saint’s running back/punt returner Reggie Bush.

Unfortunately, Corcoran High School alum,  JoLonn Dunbar,  a special teams player and backup linebacker for the Saints will sit out the game after a season-ending hamstring injury in December.

As for me, I’ll be watching and rooting for the Saints to bring glory back to New Orleans. The Saints have become bigger than a football team, symbolizing hope and rebirth for the battered city. That energy alone could well spur this team on to their first Super Bowl victory in the franchise’s 44 year history! Who Dat!!!

I am also looking forward to seeing Carrie Underwood singing the National Anthem and a halftime performance by one of my favorite bands, the Who!

Red Molly performs tonight at the Oswego Music Hall (41 Lake St., Oswego). The concert starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $14 and members pay $10.

Also tonight

• The 14th annual CNY Brewfest takes place today at the Horticulture Center on the grounds of the New York State Fairgrounds. There are two sessions - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Sample beer from over 60 different breweries and enjoy food and  great live music, including Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, and food. Admission is $35 at the door.
• Eagles tribute band Hotel California is at Turning Stone Resort and Casino for a 9 p.m. show. Tickets are $10, $15, and $25.
• Fritz’s Polka Band is at St. Cyril Methodius Church (148 Clinton St., Binghamton) as part of Fasank.  Music starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $8.
• The Mandarins, Orange Appeal, and the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble participate in an A Cappella Festival at Liverpool High School (4338 Wetzel Rd., Liverpool). the event starts at noon and admission is free.
• Country singer Bill Staines is at Hollis Cornell Auditorium on the Cornell University campus at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17.
• Folkstrings performs at the Red House (201 S. West St.) at 8 p.m. General admission is $15, students pay $12.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra features Broadway stars Capathia Jenkins, Anne Runolfsson, Rob Evan, and Doug LaBrecque performing Broadway hits. The concert, which starts at 8 p.m., takes place at the Mulroy Civic Center, Crouse Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). Tickets range from $15 to $70.

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The Fierce and Fiery Fiddle Fest kicks off tonight at Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub and Restaurant (301 W. Fayette St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. Searson will perform Friday and Saturday nights, and there will be workshops, Irish dancers, food, and bar specials.

There is no cover charge for the event.

Also today

• Emma’s Revolution is at May Memorial Universalist Unitarian Society (800 East Genesee St. De Witt) as part of the Folkus Project. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
• Ani DiFranco is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $38 at the door.
• Fritz’s Polka Band is at Vernon Downs  (4229 Stuhlman Rd., Verona). The show starts at 9 p.m. and there’s no admission charge.
• The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra features Broadway stars Capathia Jenkins, Anne Runolfsson, Rob Evan, and Doug LaBrecque performing Broadway hits. The concert, which starts at 8 p.m., takes place at the Mulroy Civic Center, Crouse Hinds Concert Theater (411 Montgomery St.). Tickets range from $15 to $70.
• The Steve Reich Percussion Sextet performs at 11:15 a.m. at Storer Auditorium on the Onondaga Community College campus. Admission is free.
• Claire Lynch and Bristol Mountain Bluegrass are in concert at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva). The concert starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.

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Fritz’s Polka Band will return to the Utica Maennerchor (5535 Flanagan Road, Marcy) on February 13 as part of the Fasching Night Mardi Gras Ball. The event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to both adults and children.

“My band has been performing at this event for many years now, and it’s a lot of fun seeing people of all ages dress up in their Mardi Gras costumes,” said Fritz Scherz,
FPB’s leader. “We always have a great time playing for this event at the Utica Maennerchor!”

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $15. Admission for the dance only is $7 and children under 12 will be admitted for $5. Dinner includes baked Virginia ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, dessert, and a beverage.

Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 10.

It’s Thursday and we’re one day closer to the weekend. Lots of great music at clubs in and around the ‘Cuse tonight. Here’s what’s going on:

• Applebee’s (3189 Erie Blvd. E.) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 8 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Open Mike Night with Johnny Rage, 8 p.m.
• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool) - DJ Skeet, 10 p.m.
• Carnegie Cafe, Maplewood Inn (400 Seventh North St., Liverpool) - Dan Elliott, 7 p.m.
• Dilaj’s (Route 34, Auburn) – Open Mike, 8:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Jam Factor, 9 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) – Just Joe, 10:30 p.m.
• Hoosey’s (106 Williams St.) – Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Open Mike with Air Traffic, 9:30 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - P.A.K. - Acoustic and Unplugged, 9 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) - DJ Seedz, 9 p.m.
• Mirbeau Spa (851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Bob Piorun, 7 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) – E.S.P., 6:30 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) – Mike Sims and Dr. Stan, 8 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) - Brian Alexander, 6 p.m.
• Pizza Man’s Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Open Mike with John Lerner, 7:30 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Paul Case and Sydney Pinto, 8 p.m.
• Sugar Pearl Café (600 Burnet Ave.) - Open Mike with Jimmy Jennings, 7 p.m.
• Walter’s Café and Bistro (4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius) - Open Mike with Matt and Jim, 8:30 p.m.

Check out “Bob Piorun’s Music Workshop” featuring Kevin Dorsey, Dick Howard & Karen Vincent with special guest Brian Murphy tonight at Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn. Music starts at 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) - Karaoke with Cornell Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• Copper Top Tavern (3380 Milton Ave., Camillus) – Ryan Burdick, 6 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - 2 Hour Delay, 9:30 p.m.
• Dolce Vita World Bistro (907 E. Genesee St.) – Colin Aberdeen, 10:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Just Joe (right), 7 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – Karaoke Mike, 9 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) - Mike McKay and Dan Deming, 9 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

Alicia Keys will be performing at at the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino on March 11. Tickets will be priced at $75.

This show was added as a last-minute scheduling change. Keys was booked in Quebec City on March 11, but there was an issue at the venue.

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, February 6 at 10 a.m.