Music in the ‘Cuse

The Joe Whiting Band performs tonight at Baldwinsville’s Papermill Island (Off Route 48 by Lock 24) . Music starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Celebration Band is at the Ernest N. Casale Amphitheatre in Clay Park Central (Wetzel Rd.). The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.

The Offspring, Dropkick Murphys, and Frank Turner perform at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $19.50 and $39.50.

Also tonight…

Cato and Friends are at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) at 6 p.m. and Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band hit Wacky Wyatt’s (85 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville) at 6:30 p.m.

Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin are at the Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) at 7 p.m. and Paul Taylor is at Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) at 6 p.m.

There’s karaoke at Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) starting at 9 p.m. and at  ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) with Token Tom, also at 9 p.m.

Joe Henson hosts an open mike at the Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) at 7:30 p.m. There’s also an open mike at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) with Sweetlou starting at 8:30 p.m.

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The week kicks off with the Liverpool is the Place concert series at Johnson Park (Route 57 and Vine St.) in the village.

The concert series is produced by the Liverpool is the Place committee and sponsored by various Liverpool-area businesses.

Tonight’s show features The Liverpool Community Band, and starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a chair and enjoy!

Also tonight…

The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra brings its summer concert series to Green Hills Market (5933 S. Salina St.) at 7 p.m. admission is free.

Acoustik Army is at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St. )  at 9 p.m. and Brand New Sin is at Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale). BNS’s show starts at 9 p.m.  Later, Home Town Zeros will take the stage at Mac’s.

Jamie Notarthomas is at Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) at 6 p.m. and Michael Crissan is at the Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) at 7 p.m.

There’s karaoke with DJ Smegie at Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) at 9 p.m.  and John Lerner hosts an open mike at Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) at 6 p.m.

The weekly Phoenix American Legion Country Music Showcase takes place at the American Legion Post 418 (9 Oswego River Rd., Phoenix) and starts at 6 p.m.

Looking to plan ahead for the rest of the week? Here’s this week’s concert calendar:

• 6/30: Joe Whiting (Papermill Island, Baldwinsville)
• 6/30: The Celebration Band (Ernest N. Casale Amphitheatre, Clay Park Central)
• 6/30: The Offspring, Dropkick Murphys, Frank Turner (Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Art Center, Canandaigua)
• 7/1: Jam Bones (Liverpool is the Place Concert Series)
• 7/1: Letizia and the Z Band (Lonergan Park, North Syracuse)
• 7/1: CXTec Dinosaurs (Hump Day Concert Series, Syracuse’s Inner Harbor)
• 7/2: Bad Company, Doobie Brothers (Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Art Center, Canandaigua)
• 7/2: Smart Alec (Performance Harley Davidson Bike Night)
• 7/2:Whiskey Mae, Gridley Paige, Aylist (Market Block Party, Syracuse)
• 7/2: Styx, REO Speedwagon, 38 Special (Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona)
• 7/2: Fritz’s Polka Band (Lock #20 Park, Marcy)
• 7/3: Joe Driscoll (Westcott Theater, Syracuse)
• 7/3: Atlas (Papermill Island, Baldwinsville)
• 7/3: Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick (Saratoga Performing Arts Center)
• 7/3: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rochester City Ballet (Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Art Center, Canandaigua)
• 7/4: Styx, REO Speedwagon, .38 Special (Saratoga Performing Arts Center)
• 7/4: The Guise, Sharp Dressed Penguins (Papermill Island, Baldwinsville)

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Blackfoot headlines the Summer Jam at Monirae’s (688 Route 10, Pennellville), which kicks off at noon. Other bands in the lineup include The Shemp Dells, F-5, Lonesome Crow, Free Ride, Shotgun Sunday, and Poor White Trash. Admission is $25 at the door.

The Fabulous Locknutz perform at the Volney Volunteer Fire Department (Route 3 East, East Fulton) starting at noon.

Fritz’s Polka Band performs at the St. Hyacinth Parish Picnic (Union St., Auburn). The event includes pony rides for the kids, a car raffle, Polish foods, a dessert booth, beverages, and much more. The even runs from noon to 7 p.m. Fritz’s Polka Band performs at 2 p.m.

At the Clubs

• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonells Parkway, Cicero) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 4 p.m.
• Bridge Street Tavern (109 Bridge St., Solvay) – Frank Malfa and Mike Burns, 4 p.m.
• Burritt’s Café (8914 N. Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tom and Alicia Bronzetti, 1 p.m.
• The Cascade Grill (2846 Firelane 1, Moravia) - L. Ron Lee, 4 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways featuring George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cobblestone Farm Winery (5102 Route 89, Romulus) - The Jam Bones, 1 p.m.
• Coolican’s at the Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Rd., Clay) - Dovetail Joint, 3 p.m.
• The Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Pete McMahon and Jerry Neely Duo, 3 p.m.
• Little Falls Elk’s Lodge (60 N Ann St., Little Falls) - Fulton Chain Gang, 1 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) - Open mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Slo-Ride, 6 p.m.
• New Fuji Rest (2960 Erie Blvd. E.) - Paradigm Shift, 6 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – Phil Petroff and Natural Fact, 3 p.m.
• Red Roosters Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles) - Dave Ball, 4 p.m.
• Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 6 p.m.
• Rooters (Valley Plaza, South Salina St.) – Open Mike with the Soul Traders, 9 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Service Industry Night, 9 p.m.
• Sherwood Inn (26 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles) – Mike and Stan, 4 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Just Joe, 7 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with DJ Octane, 9 p.m..
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Mark Zane and Steve Pederson, 7 p.m.
• Trexx Nightclub (319 North Clinton St.) - DJ Electric Jesus and Galder, 10 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Ryan Burdick, 4 p.m.

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The 27th annual Syracuse Jazz Fest continues today on the Onondaga Community College campus. Admission is free, but there is a $5 fee to park on campus. Food and beverages will be on sale.

Here’s today’s performance schedule:

Louis H. Everding Main Stage

• 4 p.m.: Manlius-Pebble Hill Jazz Combo
• 5 p.m.: Al Chez and The Brothers of Funk Big Band
• 6:30 p.m.: The Steelheads with special guest Andy Narell
• 8 p.m.: The David Garfield Band with David Garfield, Alex Ligertwood, Larry Klimas, Doug Bossi, Lenny Castro, Steve Ferrone, and Ernest Tibbs
• 9:30 p.m.: Kenny G
• 11 p.m.: Price Chopper fireworks

Scholastic Stage

• 3:30 p.m.: Skaneateles Middle School Jazz Ensemble
• 4:30 p.m.: Corcoran High School Jazz Ensemble
• 6 p.m.: Christian Brothers Academy Jazz Ensemble
• 7:30 p.m.: Liverpool High School Jazz Ensemble
• 9 p.m.: OCC Jazz Band

Master class at the Whitney Applied Technology Center

• 1 p.m.: Steve Ferrone, drums, Room 102/103
• 2 p.m.: World Beats and Grooves, with David Garfield on keyboards and Lenny Castro on percussion, Room 153 (TV studio)
• 3 p.m.: Andy Narell, steel pan, Room 102/103

Also tonight…

Umphrey’s McGee is at Papermill Island in Baldwinsville, N.Y.  for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $26. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

The Old Songs Festival at the Altamont Fairgrounds in Altamont (10 miles west of Albany) also takes place this weekend. The festival features folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance. Tickets are $30 for each night of the show, which runs Friday through Sunday.

Fritz’s Polka Band kicks off the music at Taste of Utica at Hanna Park in Utica. Fritz and the boys perform at noon.  The rest of the day’s lineup includes Wooden Spoons (1:10 p.m.), Dashboard Nixon (2:20 p.m.), Classified (3:50 p.m.), Fulton Chain Gang (5:50 p.m.) , Showtime (7:20 p.m.), and The Bomb (9:20 p.m.).

Car Full of Midgets and Paranoia Dance Party headline a ska party at the Westcott Community Center (826 Euclid Ave.). The show starts at 6 p.m. and admission is $8. 

DJ Afar and Friends are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for a 10 p.m. show. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.

Southern Comfort performs at the Hinsdale Fire Department Field Days (113 Malden Rd., Mattydale) at 7 p.m.
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The 27th annual Syracuse Jazz Fest kicks off today on the Onondaga Community College campus. Admission is free, but there is a $5 fee to park on campus. Food and beverages will be available for sale.

Here’s tonight’s performance schedule:

Friday, June 26

Louis H. Everding Main Stage

• 4 p.m.: Westhill High School Jazz Ensemble
• 5 p.m.: The John Tropea Band
• 6:30 p.m.: The Randy Brecker / Bill Evans Soulbop Band with Randy Brecker, Bill Evans, Rodney Holmes, Katreese Barnes, Frank Gravis, and Mitch Stein
• 8 p.m.: The West Coast / East Coast Dream Band with David Garfield, Alex Ligertwood, Randy Brecker, Larry Klimas, Doug Bossi, Lenny Castro, Steve Ferrone, and Will Lee
• 9:30 p.m.: Spyro Gyra with Jay Beckenstein, Tom Schuman, Julio Fernandez, Scott Ambush, and Bonny B
• 11:20 p.m.: Late Night Jam for Hiram featuring the members of Soulbob, Creatchy and The Cats, Spyro Gyra, and The John Tropea Band.

Scholastic Stage

• 3:30 p.m.: Henninger High School Jazz Ensemble
• 4:30 p.m.: Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation Stan Colella All-Star Band
• 6 p.m.: Paul V. Moore High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
• 7:30 p.m.: Oswego High School Jazz Ensemble
• 9 p.m.: West Genesee High School Jazz Band

Master class at the Whitney Applied Technology Center

• 1 p.m.: Will Lee, bass, room 102/103
• 2 p.m.: Bill Evans, saxophone, room 153 (TV studio)
• 3 p.m.: Randy Brecker, trumpet, room 102/103

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Taste of Utica kicks off tonight at Hanna Park in Utica. Tonight’s entertainment lineup includes Square Pegs (5 p.m.), Squirrel Murphy (6:20 p.m.), Dead Rose (7:55 p.m.), and Gridley Paige (9:30 p.m.).

The Old Songs Festival at the Altamont Fairgrounds in Altamont (10 miles west of Albany) also takes place this weekend. The festival features folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance. Tickets are $30 for each night of the show, which runs Friday through Sunday. 

Heathcliff, Aaron Adair, Recurring Dream, and Roman Revival are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.,). The concert starts at 6 p.m.

The Jam Bones perform at the Locke Field Days (Locke Fairgrounds, Locke). The show starts at 7 p.m.
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Although this is a Syracuse entertainment site, I cannot ignore today’s stunning news that Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” has died. Jackson, who would have been 51 on August 29, was rushed to UCLA Medical Center by paramedics who were summoned to his home at approximately 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

According to Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda, Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home. CPR was performed before he was taken to the hospital.  TMZ reports that when paramedics arrived at his home, Jackson had no pulse although emergency responders tried to resuscitate him, he did not respond.

A cardiologist at UCLA told TMZ that Jackson died of cardiac arrest.

Jackson was planning a comeback tour that was to have kicked off in London on July 13. The tour was scheduled to run through March 2010.  Jackson had been rehearsing for the tour for the past few months.

In his career, Jackson sold an estimated 750 million albums in his career and received 13 Grammys. His Thriller album remains the best-selling album of all times, selling over 27 million copies in the U.S. alone.

Michael Jackson’s career is legendary and his music has influenced artists from every genre all over the world. His dying at a relatively young age will ensure that his legend carries forward to future generations.

On a personal note, I was a huge Michael Jackson fan in the 1980s, and despite the controversy of recent years, I believe his music stands by itself and will be his greatest legacy. Michael Jackson changed the face of modern music, solidifying the music video genre and introducing hip-hop dancing to the masses.  The music world is a sadder place tonight with his passing.

The weather is hot and the local music scene is even hotter. Here’s what’s going on tonight:

The weekend starts on Thursday in the ‘Cuse with the weekly Market Block Party at the Central New York Regional Market (Park St.).  This week’s entertainment lineup includes 3 Inch Fury, The Reissues, and Kat Tale.

Music starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free. Get on down and mix and mingle, enjoy some great music, food, and your favorite beverage.

Also tonight…

Morris and the Hepcats  perform at tonight’s Bike Night at Performance Harley Davidson (807 N. Geddes St.). The party starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m. Catering is provided by the Limp Lizard, and along with music and food, there will be prizes, a burnout contest, and more. Admission is free.

Fritz’s Polka Band will be at the Oswego Farmer’s Market (West 1st between West Bridge & West Oneida Streets, Oswego). Their set begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free.

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It’s another big night for live music in the ‘Cuse as Cracker headlines the Hump Day Concert series event at Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. Simplelife and White Picket Fence open for Cracker who are expected to take the stage around 9 p.m.

Music starts at 4:30 p.m. and admission is free. Food and beverages will be on sale during the evening.

Also tonight…

The Liverpool is the Place concert series is in full swing at Johnson Park in the village. Tonight’s featured band is the Lisa Gentile. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler, and kick back to enjoy some great music.

Ed Goetz and the Silver Spurs perform a free show in Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse). The concert, which is the first in a series of ten free shows at the park this summer, starts at 6 p.m. Papa John’s Restaurant will begin serving food at 5:45 p.m. In case of rain, the concert will be held the following night.

At the clubs

The Mike Sims Band is at the LaFayette Inn (Route 11, LaFayette) at 6 p.m. and Kim Fetters and Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy perform at Daniella’s (670 State Fair Blvd.) also at 9 p.m.

Rhyne McCormick is at Kosta’s Bar & Grill (105 Grant Ave., Auburn) for a 9:30 p.m. show and Michael Crissen performs at ShamRocks! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) starting at 9:30 p.m.

Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin are at the Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) for Happy Hour starting at 5 p.m. and Joey Belladonna’s BIG WAY performs at the Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) at 6 p.m.

AboutTime Band featuring Sheela Tucker is at Quaker Steak and Lube (3535 Walters Rd.) at 6 p.m. and Gary Haydu Unplugged is at the Caddyshack Tavern (402 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool) at 9 p.m.

The Joe Whiting Band is at Bear Bones Bar-B-Que and Grill (83 Wall Street, Auburn) at 6 p.m. and Dave Hawthorn has his weekly gig at Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) at 9 p.m.

2 Hour Delay is at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) at 9 p.m. and Ryan Burdick is at the Copper Top Tavern (321 S. Clinton St.) at 6 p.m.

Open Mikes

• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.), 8:30 p.m.
• Molly MaGee’s Pub (209 Oswego St., Liverpool) – Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Shirley and Friends, 9 p.m.

Karaoke

• Mystic (1203 Milton Ave.) – DJ Kylar, 10 p.m.
• Riverside Inn (930 S. First St., Fulton) – Lenny Chapel, 7 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) – Hippy Dave, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Linda, 9 p.m.

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Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon performs tonight at the Ernest N. Casale Amphitheatre in Clay Park Central (Wetzel Rd.). The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Also tonight…

Classic rocker Billy Squier is at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $45, $50, and $60.

A Hero a Fake and Hewitt are at the Westcott Theater (525 Westcott St.) for a 6 p.m. show. Tickets are $10.

Fritz’s Polka Band is at Reilly-Mumford Park in Sherrill. The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

The Blue Heron Trio is at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts on the Cornell University Campus. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and there is no admission charge.

At the Clubs

Stroke and Isreal Hagan are at Loretto’s The Bernardine (417 Churchill Ave.) at 6 p.m. and Michael Crissan performs at Limp Lizard Lounge (4628 Onondaga Blvd. ) at 7 pm.

81 South is at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) at 10 p.m. and Cato and Friends rock out at Pfohl’s Beachouse (301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) starting at 6 p.m.

Colin Aberdeen is at the Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.) at 10 p.m. and Dave Hawthorn performs at Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) at 6 p.m.

There’s karaoke with DJ Streets at Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.)  starting at 9 p.m. and ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd.) also has karaoke with Token Tom at 9 p.m.

Joe Henson hosts an open mike at the Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) at 7:30 p.m. and at Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) with Sweetlou at 8:30 p.m.

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The entertainment lineup for Oswego’s annual Harborfest, which takes place July 23-26, has been announced.

The event features music on four different stages and includes shows for children, theater, and of course, live bands. Harborfest’s Entergy Fireworks are another highlight of this great summer event, which is free of charge.

This year’s headliner is Micky Dolenz , lead singer of one of the Monkees, one of the most popular bands of the 1960s. Dolenz performs Friday night at 9:30 p.m.  Hotel California, the No. 1 Eagles’ tribute band, opens Harborfest on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Here’s each day’s lineup:

Thursday, July 23

 NRG Lakeview Stage (Breitbeck Park)

• 7 p.m. - Hotel California (Eagles tribute band)
• 8:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
• 9 p.m. - Live Wire (AC/DC tribute band)

Friday, July 24

NRG Lakeview Stage (Breitbeck Park)

• 12: 30 p.m. - Shovelhead
• 2 p.m. - Echo Code
• 3:30 p.m. - The Holy Goats
• 7:30 p.m. - Webb Wilder and the Beatnecks
• 9:30 p.m. - Micky Dolenz (lead singer of the Monkees)

River Walk West

• 1 p.m. - Paterson and Dennihy
• 3 p.m. - Giant Steps
• 5 p.m. - Jared Campbell
• 7:30 p.m. - The Kirsten Thien Band

Novelis Family Stage

• Noon - Tom Sawyer (Children’s musical)
• 1:30 p.m. - Catskill Puppet Theater
• 3 p.m. -  Tom Sawyer (Children’s musical)
• 4:30 p.m. - Oswego Community Youth Orchestra
• 6 p.m. - Tom Sawyer (Children’s musical)

Fort Ontario Auxiliary Stage

• Noon - Snakes-n-Stuff with Dan Chase
• 1 p.m. - Silly Family Circus
• 2 p.m.  - Snakes-n-Stuff with Dan Chase
• 3 p.m. - Silly Family Circus
• 4 p.m. - Snakes-n-Stuff with Dan Chase
• 5 p.m. - Bob Gibbons and Sweetheart
• 6 p.m. - Silly Family Circus

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