Music in the ‘Cuse

We wondered what happened to the weekly Party in the Plaza, a summer entertainment staple for over 25 years in downtown Syracuse. Well, it appears the Updowntowners of Syracuse, the group that has run this event, plans to revive it once again.

According to the group’s Web site , a plan is in the works to move the event from its traditional Wednesday night to Thursday. In addition, the event would be held on the roof of the parking garage at the corner of Washington and West Streets.

The party, which the group proposes to call Obcityan, would still run from 5 to 9 p.m. The group proposes levying a $5 cover charge, which cover admission and one drink.

The Syracuse Common Council must approve the plans. The next council session is scheduled for Monday. If approval is received, the party could return July 16.

It’s another big night for live music in the ‘Cuse as a 1980s band reunion lineup hits the stage foe the Hump Day Concert series event at Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. Tonight’s show features the New York Flyers, Alecstar, and Sandy Bigtree.

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

Also tonight…

The Yonder Mountain String Band headlines tonight’s show at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.).  Doors open at 8 p.m. and the concert starts at 9 p.m.

The Liverpool is the Place concert series is in full swing at Johnson Park in the village. Tonight’s featured band is the Boots n’ Shorts. 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.

The Joe Whiting Band performs a free show in Lonergan Park (Route 11, North Syracuse). The concert 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.

The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra string quartet II performs at the Jordan Free Library (15 Mechanic St., Jordan). The concert starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Fritz’s Polka Band headlines this week’s Sounds of the Summer concert at Village Park in Carthage. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

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