Music in the ‘Cuse

It’s Halloween, and that means celebrating at KRock’s Halloween Havoc at the Horticulture building on the grounds of the New York State Fair. It’s spooky and it’s kooky, and will include performances by Trapt, Papercut Massacre, Cry for the Blind, and After Midnight Project.

The event also features a “fully, terrifying, no joke, borderline psychotic haunted house” and a costume contest with over $2,000 in prizes!

Tickets are $21 at the door.

Note: Cry for the Blind is replacing Sugar Red Drive who were forced to cancel after members of the band were injured in an accident .

Also tonight

• Check out the Real Deal Halloween Freak Out with Kill the King (the music of the Masters of Reality) at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.). The show features Dead Rose, Dracula Jones, and Professional Victims. It all starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
• October Nites, Eyan Cooughlin, Road To Recovery, Through These City Streets and T Six Bawn perform at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Oswego St., Auburn). The show starts at 5 p.m. and admission is $8.
• The Fabcats are on the SU Quad for a tailgate party prior to the Syracuse-Cincinnati game.  Music starts at 9:30 a.m., the game is set for noon.
• Descending Angel, Ledyard, Elevator Death Squad, Cursed From Birth, and Our 11th Hour are at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Road) starting at 9 p.m.

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UMelt with Jeff Bujak headlines tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $12.

Also tonight

• Check 95X Halloween Massacre III with Under the Gun at the Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St.). The show also features The Reissues, 3 Inch Fury, and One Hard Crank. It all starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
• The Central New York Jazz Orchestra with featured guests Steve Brown and Joe Riposo perform at the Carrier Theater (Mulroy Civic Center) at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $19.50, $24.50,and $27.50.
• Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin perform as part of the Hospice of the Finger Lakes Fundraiser at Auburn Public Theater (108 Genesee St., Auburn). The family-friendly event starts at 7 p.m. with children’s activities. Music starts at 9 p.m. There is a $15 admission charge ($5 for students with ID).
• Sophistications Jazz Cafe (441 S Salina St.) presents Halloween Jazz Party featuring E.S.P. and Magician Dan Uzunoff. The party starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.
• Check out Y94FM’s Halloween Bash at the Hotel Syracuse (500 S. Warren St.) with Brass Inc., 8:30 p.m.

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Silverstein headlines tonight at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.). I See Stars, Madina Lake, The Word Alive, and I Am Committing a Sin are also set to perform.

Silverstein got its start in 2000 in Burlington, Ontario. The band’s name is a reference to children’s author Shel Silverstein.

The band is currently promoting their most recent CD, A Shipwreck in the Sand, which was released in January 2009.

Most recently, Silverstein toured with Norma Jean, Before Their Eyes, and blessthefall. They have also completed a UK tour opening for The Blackout. This summer, they played a couple of dates on the Warped Tour. They are also preparing to perform in Europe, opening for Billy Talent.

The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door.
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SAMMY award winning singer/songwriter Lisa Gentile hosts an open mike night at the Opus Lounge (218 Walton St.). Local singers, songwriters, piano players, and guitar players are encouraged to take the stage and show their stuff! The event starts at 7:30 p.m.

Also tonight

• The Kevin Dorsey Collective celebrates the release of their CD Certitude at Auburn Public Theatre (108 Genesee St., Auburn). The event starts at 7 p.m.
• Merry Mischief hosts an open mike at the Unitarian Universalist Society (607 North Seward Ave., Auburn). Music starts at 7 p.m.

At the clubs

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 South Clinton St.) - Paradigm Shift, 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Soul Risin’, 9 p.m.
• Edgewater Grill (2 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - John Puma and Booty Inc., 9 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Ave.) – Open mike with Frank Rhodes, 7 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, 7 p.m.
• Meghan MacMurphy’s (7990 Oswego Rd., Liverpool) - Open Mike w/ John Lerner, 7 p.m.
• Palisades Hotel (1921 N. James St., Rome) – Jimmy Wolf, 9 p.m.
• Pastabilities Restaurant (311 Franklin St.) - John Rohde and Friends w/Rick and Jimmy, 7 p.m.
• Sheraton University Inn (801 University Ave.) – Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 5 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Open Mike with Mark Gibson and Mike Ranger, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Karaoke with Linda, 9 p.m.
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Righteous Connection, 10 p.m.
• Woody’s Jerkwater Pub (2811 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) – Dave Hawthorn, 6 p.m.

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is at The Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). NOMO opens the show, which starts at 8 p.m.

Denson, who hails from San Diego, is best known as a funk and jazz saxophonist. He was a member of Lenny Kravitz’s band and has also recorded with the Blind Boys of Alabama, Dave Hollands, Jack DeJohnette, Stanton Moore, and Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman. In addition to Tiny Universe, Denson performs as part of the Karl Denson Trio.

Tickets are $25 at the door.

Celtic Woman at the Landmark

Celtic music and vocal ensemble Celtic Woman performs at the Landmark Theatre (362 S Salina St.). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $42 and $62.

At the clubs

• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) - Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Tuesdays with Tommy Connors, 8 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) - Open Jam with Big D
• Limerick Pub (134 Walton St.) - Colin Aberdeen
• Lock 24 (33 Water St., Baldwinsville) - Sweetlou, 8:30 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale) - Karaoke with Ormond Entertainment, 9:30 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) - Karaoke with Token Tom
• Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke with DJ Streets
• Tavern on the Lock (24 S. First St., Fulton) - Paul Taylor,  6 p.m.
• Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) - Open Mike with Joe Henson, 7:30 p.m.

D.C. rockers Vertical Horizon make a stop in Syracuse tonight, performing at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). Silent Fury opens the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m.

Vertical Horizon is promoting its most recent album, Burning the Days, which was released on September 22, 2009.

The band first album, Everything You Want, has been certified double platinum by the RIAA. The title song from the album was a chartbuster, becoming one of the most played songs in 2000. Another song from that album, “You’re a God,” was featured in the movie Bruce Almighty.

Tickets are $20.

Also tonight

• Two Hour Delay is at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.)
• Charley Orlando performs at Funk ‘n’ Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.)
• Phoenix American Legion Country Music Showcase takes place at the American Legion Post 418 (9 Oswego River Rd., Phoenix) starting at 6 p.m.
• Ryan Burdick is at the Copper Top Tavern (905 N. Main St., North Syracuse) at 6 p.m.

The annual celebration of all things beer, Syracuse Beer Week , kicks off November 1 at the 1060 Restaurant in the Genesee Grande Hotel. Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster, Garret Oliver, author of The Brewmaster’s Table, will be on hand for a meet and greet.

Syracuse Beer Week takes place every night of the week in various venues in the ‘Cuse, with bars offering drink specials, tastings, music, and food.

We’ll be detailing the musical entertainment in our daily Club Dates section. In the meantime, here are some highlights of the week:

Monday - Wednesday: Free samples at the Middle Ages brewery

Tuesday: Saranac and Magic Hat samplings at Green Hills Farms; Empire Beer dinner ($45) at the Empire Brewing Co.

Wednesday: Empire Brewing Co. Home Brew contest

Thursday: Great Lakes Christmas Ale Kick-Off Party at The Blue Tusk; Brewmaster dinner featuring Dinosaur Bar-B-Que at the Empire Brewing Co.

Friday: Duvel Day at the Blue Tusk

Saturday: Bratwurst Eating Contest with music by the Enzian Bavarian Band at Empire Brewing Co.

Click here for a full calendar of events and more information on Syracuse Beer Week.

Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, performs this afternoon at Goldstein Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus. The concert, which is part of the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation series, starts at 2 p.m.

Botti has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and three of his albums have hit No. 1 on the Billboard jazz albums chart.

Tickets are $20 for the general public and $16 for foundation members. Students with $5 with ID.

At the clubs

Some great music at area clubs today and tonight. Here’s what’s going on:

• Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge (321 S. Clinton St.) - Los Blancos, 10 p.m.
• Burritt’s Café (8914 N. Seneca St., Weedsport) - Larry Kyle of Dam Dog, 11 a.m.; John Cronk, 1 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways featuring George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub (100 S. Lowell Ave.) - “Irish Session” with The Flyin’ Column, 4 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• Funk ‘n Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) - Joe Driscoll, 9 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – Johnny Rage and Rhythm Method, 7 p.m; Down N’ Dirty, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Dr. Killdean Band, 5 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Miss E, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Mike Night with Johnny Rage, 9 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) – Service Industry Night, 9 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke w/DJ Octane, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - Donna Colton, 7 p.m.

Syracuse Day of Drumming : Workshop, Concert, African Feast

Jim Donovan of Rusted Root will be at the BallyBay Pub and Ballroom (550 Richmond Ave.) for an all day celebration of African drumming. Donovan will conduct a “Day of Drumming Workshop” from 1 to 4 p.m.  An African feast follows at 5:30 p.m.

At 7 p.m., Donovan presents “Night of 1000 Drums” with Drum the Ecstatic.

A full event pass is $80 at the door. Price for the workshop only is $45 at the door and the concert is $20 at the door.

Also today

•  Ayurveda performs at Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) at 9 p.m. Consider the Source and Dopamine open.
• Danny Schmidt is at the Oswego Music Hall (McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St., Oswego). The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for members and $14 Non-Members. Children 12 anf under are admitted for half price.
  
• Kellish Farms in Manlius offers a Halloween Bash featuring Atlantic Flyaway starting at 7 p.m.

Note: Fritz’s Polka Band will not be performing at the Bear Mountain Oktoberfest today due to the failing health of Fred Scherz, the band’s founder.

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R&B legend Stevie Wonder performs tonight at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center in Verona, N.Y. Tickets are $85.

The show starts at 8 p.m.

Wonder, 59, has been recording since he was 11-years old. In his career, he’s won 22 Grammy awards, the most by any solo artist, and had 30 hit songs in the Billboard Top 10.

His most recent album, A Time to Love, was released in 2005. He is currently working on two albums, The Gospel Inspired By Lula and Through The Eyes Of Wonder, which will deal with his experiences as a blind man.

Also tonight

• Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad with Rubblebucket and Spiritual Rez performs at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $13.
• Fritz’s Polka Band  performs at 5 p.m. at the Norwich Pumpkin Festival. The event, which runs through Saturday, takes place in Norwich’s East and West Parks, and includes haunted houses, horse drawn wagon rides, pony rides, contests, clowns, food and craft vendors, various entertainers, fireworks, the YMCA Halloween Parade and plenty of food.
• Tanglefoot  performs at the Kirkland Art Center (9 1/2 East Park Row, Clinton) at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $18 and members pay $15.

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