Syracuse native Martin Sexton returns to Central New York tonight with a show at the Fillius Events Barn on the campus of Hamilton College in Clinton. Kerri Powers opens for Sexton.
The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.
Also tonight, Tesla is at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona. Tickets are $25, $30 and $40. The show starts at 8 p.m.
At the clubs
Badlands Saloon (Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Dave Hawthorn, 9 p.m.
Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - Endive, 9 p.m.
Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S Lowell Ave.) - Tim Herron, 10 p.m.
Cooper’s Landing (Lakeshore Rd., Cicero) - DJ Tito, 7 p.m.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Jam Factory, 10 p.m.
Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) - DJs D-Kline and Dydyk, 9 p.m.
Joe’s Pasta Garage (28 Jordan St. Skaneateles) - Open mike with Tumbleweed Jones, 8 p.m.
Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub (301 W. Fayette St.) - Ryan Burdick, 9 p.m.
Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Open mike with the Brethren, 9:30 p.m.
The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) - DJ Seedz, 9 p.m.
Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Fab Cats, 8 p.m.
Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke and open mike with BTR, 9 p.m.
Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Open mike with Shocker, 9 p.m.
Sugar Pearl Cafe (600 Burnet Ave.) Open mike with David Gardner, 7 p.m.
You Guys Place (2338 Route 13, Altmar) - Mike Farrar, 8:30 p.m.
It’s Hump Day and that means there’s plenty of live music in and around the ‘Cuse. Here’s what’s going on:
The Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) will be rockin’ once again as the Compassion Tour featuring the Hollywood Undead and more hit the stage. Tickets are $16 in advance, $19 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m.
At the clubs
Los Blancos is at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) at 9:30 p.m. and Mike Farrar is at Bombadil’s Tavern (575 Main St., Phoenix) at 7 p.m
Dave Hawthorn performs his weekly Wednesday gig at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) starting at 9 p.m. and Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin are at the Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) at 5 p.m.
Cousin Jake is at Quaker Steak & Lube (3535 Walters Road) at 5:30 p.m. and Paul Taylor performs at Molly MaGee’s Pub (209 Oswego St., Liverpool) at 8 p.m.
Syracuse radio station 93Q has announced the lineup for this year’s Summer Jam on the Island at Papermill Island in Baldwinsville. The event, which takes place June 5, will include performances by ‘American Idol’s’ Elliott Yamin along with 3-Oh!3, White Tie Affair, Jessie James, and Safety Suit.
The event is free, but in order to get tickets, you have to listen to the station and enter their contest, which starts April 30 at 6 a.m. At 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, a secret word will be announced. To enter the contest, you need to text that secret word to 68683 before the end of the hour in which the word was announced.
At the end of the hour, ten random winners will be selected from that hour’s correct entries! Winners will receive a text from 93Q. They then must bring the phone with the message to the station at 1064 James St. between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
You can also enter online by filling out a form or by listening to 93Q and calling in when the contest lines are open.
There will be a total of 500 winners. The contest runs through June 4 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music at Cazenovia High School’s Annual Jazz Night. The concert features Josh DeKaney and takes place at the Cazenovia High School auditorium (31 Emory Ave., Cazenovia). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free
At the clubs
Applebee’s(3975 Route 31, Clay) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9 p.m.
Club Fusion (3705 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Ballroom lessons, 8 p.m.
Kid Rock has been added to the lineup for the 2009 New York State Fair . The five-time Grammy winning rap/rocker will hit the stage at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand on Saturday, Sept. 5. Tickets are $45 and $50. Admission to the Fair is included with the price of the ticket.
The addition of Kid rock brings the number of Grandstand shows to six, including Kelly Clarkson and Gavin DeGraw (Aug. 27); Kenny Chesney (Aug. 28); Jeff Dunham (Aug. 30); Crue Fest (Sept. 3); and Big and Rich (Sept. 4).
Tickets for all Grandstand shows can be purchased at the New York State Fair Box Office on Saturday, May 9 from 10.m. to 2 p.m. You can also buy tickets online through Ticketmaster.com or by phone (1-800-745-3000 or 1-866-448-7849).
The Syracuse University Wind Ensemble performs works from Shastakovich, Copland, Husa, and other composers at Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College on the Syracuse University campus. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free.
Also tonight, the Legendary Jones Gang is at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) at 10 p.m.
Upcoming concerts
Check out our updated concert calendar. Dates have been added for shows at Darien Lakes, Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Art Center, Canandaigua, and Saratoga. It’s going to be a hot summer for live music fans in and around the ‘Cuse!
There’s lots of live music in and around the ‘Cuse this Sunday. Here’s what’s going on.
The Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse presents Jon Seiger and the All-Stars at McNamara’s Pub (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus). The show starts at 4 p.m.
Los Blancos’ fans have two opportunities to catch this band today. They are at the Empire Brewing Company at 12:30 p.m. and at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) at 10 p.m.
Jazz Central presents Stars of Tomorrow Cabaret at Sophistications Jazz Café (441 E. Washington St.) at 7 p.m.
Also today, the 2009 Block Party with Ben Folds and Guster at the Carrier Dome. Admission for the general public is $25 and $15 for students with an SU ID. The event starts at 7 p.m.
Schola Cantorum performs at 4 p.m. at the Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church (5299 Jamesville Rd., Dewitt). Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for students and senior citizens.
There’s lots of live music in and around the ‘Cuse tonight. Here’s what’s going on.
Grateful Dead tribute band, Dark Hollow , is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.
Sophistications Jazz Cafe & Lounge presents the Evan Knight Band and special guests at the cafe (441 S. Salina St.). The event starts at 8 p.m.
Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music present guitarist Eliot Fisk and clarinetist Richard Stoltzman at Lincoln Middle School (1613 James St.). Tickets are $25, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students.
The Music Masters perform at the United Church of Fayetteville (310 Genesee St., Fayetteville) as part of opening night of Steeple Coffeehouse. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. A donation is requested.
Nancy Kelly hosts this edition of the Scholastic Vocal Jam Session at Jazz Central (441 E. Washington St.) starting at 7 p.m. The session also features a “Stars of Tomorrow.” cabaret. Admission is $10, $5 for students and seniors. (more…)
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Syracuse native Martin Sexton returns to Central New York tonight with a show at the Fillius Events Barn on the campus of Hamilton College in Clinton. Kerri Powers opens for Sexton.
