Music in the ‘Cuse

The New York State Blues Festival continues today in Syracuse’s Clinton Square. John Hammond (right) and his quartet headline today’s events.

Music starts at 12:30 p.m. Here’s today’s schedule:

Budweiser Stage

• 1:15 p.m. - Chris Bergson Band
• 3:45 p.m. - Bruce Katz Band with Joe Beard
• 6:30 p.m. - John Mooney and Bluesiana
• 9:30 p.m. - John Hammond Quartet

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Stage

• 12:30 p.m. - Tas Cru and the Slow Happy Boys
• 2:45 p.m. - Dan Bliss
• 5:45 p.m. - The Josh Dion Band
• 8:00 p.m. - A Tribute to Roosevelt Dean with Carolyn Kelly and the Roosevelt Dean Band

Fritz’s Polka Band performs at benefit
Fritz’s Polka Band will be performing at a benefit for Keith James at the Verona Fire Hall (1 Volunteer Ave., Verona). The benefit will run from 1 to 6 p.m. Along with the music, which starts at 3 p.m., there will be food, a 50/50 raffle, basket raffles, face painting for the kids, and more.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 6-12. Children 5 and under will be admitted free.

Judy Collins in Skaneateles
Judy Collins will headline a benefit gala to support the Skaneateles Arts Council at the Stella Maris Retreat Center on Skaneateles Lake. “A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream” starts at 6 p.m.

Tickets for the event, which are $250 for VIP seating and $125 for regular seating, can be purchased at the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce (22 Jordan St., Skaneateles).

Also today…

TK99’s Dave Frisina is at Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) for a live broadcast. Dave’s guest band is Sirsy. Music starts at 7 p.m.

Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll perform at the Owasco Yacht Club (East Lake Rd., Auburn) at 11 a.m. and Paul Taylor entertains diners on the Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour in Alexandria Bay starting at 7 p.m.

Crystal LaPoint and Tom McKay perform at 3 p.m. at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society (3800 E. Genesee St., DeWitt). The program, which is part of the Pianists Choice series, is free.

At the Clubs

• Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Borio’s Restaurant (8891 McDonells Parkway, Cicero) – Jerry Cali, 4 p.m.
• Burritt’s Café (8914 N. Seneca St., Weedsport) - Maria DeSantis and Kelly Birtch, 1 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways featuring George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Coolican’s at the Cove (9170 Horseshoe Island Rd., Clay) - Southern Comfort, Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes, 3 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Lake Effect (7 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) – Phil Petroff and the Natural Fact, 6 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) - Open mike with Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Electric Moonpies, 6 p.m.
• New Fuji Rest (2960 Erie Blvd. E.) - Bobby Green and a Cut Above, 6 p.m.
• Pfohl’s Beachhouse (310 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach) – 4 on The Floor with ScottyTrudell, 3 p.m.
• Retreat (308 Vine St., Liverpool) - Mike Sims and Stan Lee, 6 p.m.
• Rooters (Valley Plaza, South Salina St.) – Open Mike with Tom Townsley and The All-Stars, 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) – Joe Whiting and Terry Quill, 4 p.m.
• Skiff’s (37 James St., Alexandria Bay) - Dave Wolever, 3 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) - Grime, Stereo Cyclops, Roman Revival, 3 p.m.
• Swifty’s (45 Perrine St., Auburn) - Tuff Luck, 6 p.m.
• Syracuse Suds Factory (320 S. Clinton St.) – Sonny Allday, 7 p.m.
• Waterfront Tavern Deck (Route 11, Brewerton) - Ryan Burdick, 4 p.m.
• Yesterday’s Royal (15 Canal St., Sylvan Beach) – Jerry Darlak and the Touch Polka Band, 3 p.m.

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