Music in the ‘Cuse

The Thanksgiving weekend continues with more great live music in and around the ‘Cuse. Here’s what’s going on:

The Romantics and Square Pegs headline tonight’s Back to the 80s extravaganza at the Oncenter (800 S. State St.). The event will also feature a Michael Jackson tribute. Get out you big hair and shoulder pads and head on out for a great time. Prizes will be given to the best 80’s outfits.

Tickets are $10 and are available at the Oncenter box office.

Also tonight

• Paul Fye and Friends perform at 7:30 p.m. at  Steeple Coffeehouse (310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville). Admission is $7 and includes entertainment, dessert and beverage.
• Ten Man Push is at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer) for an 8 p.m. show. General admission is $15. Students pay $8 and children under 12 are admitted free.
• Spitfire Rhymer hosts a hip-hop show atClub 410 (410 Pearl St.) starting at 10 p.m. Featured performers include MCs Prospect Penz, 3D, and Whitney Peyton. Admission is $20 and VIP passes are available for $50.

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After you get your shop on today, check out some of the great live entertainment in and around the ‘Cuse tonight.

In This Moment with In Fear and Faith, Agraceful, and Motionless in White are at the Lost Horizon (5863 Thompson Rd.) for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $15 at the door.

• Merry Mischief performs at 6 p.m. at the Erie Canal Museum’s Gingerbread Gallery in downtown Syracuse as part of the annual tree-lighting ceremony that takes place in Clinton Square.
• Neil Young tribute band, I Love New York, is at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10.
• The Commander Cody Band performs upstairs at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.). The show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door.
• Annie and the Hedonists are at the Kirkland Art Center (9 1/2 East Park Row, Clinton) starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.

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Thanksgiving is a day for food, family, friends, and football, and Music in the ‘Cuse is taking the day off! Many thanks to all our readers and the bands who have helped make this past year so much fun. Relax today, and the get ready for more great live entertainment in and around the ‘Cuse this weekend! And for you early bird shoppers, good luck!

There are a couple of bands performing tonight.

• Dave Gardner is at the Sugar Pearl Cafe (600 Burnet Ave.) at 7 p.m. for an open mike
• Just Joe performs at the Empire Brewing Company (12o Walton St.) at 10:30 p.m.
• DJ Streets hosts an open mike at Singer’s Karaoke (1345 Milton Ave.) starting at 10:30 p.m.

The biggest shopping day of the season comes the day after Thanksgiving, but before the holiday comes the annual Thanksgiving Eve night out!  In what’s become an annual tradition, folks returning home for the holiday join forces with old friends and hit area clubs with a vengeance.

Live music will abound and it should be a great night to get out and about in and around the ‘Cuse! It’s not your typical Wednesday night, that’s for sure!

Here’s a listing of what’s going on at your favorite clubs:

• Arena’s Eis House (144 Academy St., Mexico) - Bill Oeinck, 9:30 p.m.
• Back On Track Again Tavern (Route 11 Brewerton) – TJ Sacco and the Electric Rodeo, 9 p.m.
• Bull and Bear Pub (125 E. Water St.) – Joe Driscoll, 10 p.m.
• CJ’s Pub (8902 South Seneca St., Weedsport) - Kevin Barrigar, 9 p.m.
• Cam-Nel’s (Route 11, Mattydale) – 4 on the Floor with Scotty Trudell, 10 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Chameleon, 9 p.m.
• Colonial Inn (8752 Turrin Rd., Rome) - Dave Hawthorn and Tiger, 9 p.m.
• Cooper’s Landing (7459 Murray Dr., Cicero) – DJ Nasty, 9 p.m.
• Daniella’s The Best Western (State Fair Blvd.) - Kim Fetters and Andy Rudy, 9:30 p.m.
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (246 W. Willow St.) – Gary Dunes Band, 9 p.m.
• Dominick’s Sports Tavern (234 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Pagenine, 10 p.m.
• Froggy’s Tavern (3898 New Court Road, DeWitt) – Frank Rhodes and Mike Ranger, 7 p.m.
• Greene’s Ale House and Grille (104 W. Bridge St., Oswego) – Shades End, 10:30 p.m.
• Half Penny Pub (321 W. Fayette St.) – Professional Victims, 9 p.m.
• Hottie’s Night Club (181 Grant Ave., Auburn) - Letizia and the Z Band, 10 p.m.
• Hotel Adams Steak and Brew (400 Church St., Adams) - Brand New Sin, 9 p.m.
• J.P.’s Tavern ( Syracuse St., Baldwinsville) - Crimescene, 9:30 p.m.
• Jake’s Grub and Grog (7 E. River Rd., Brewerton) – Just Joe, 9 p.m.
• Jimee’s Tavern (41 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville) - Jeff Meloling, 9 p.m.
• King Ferry Hotel (1847 State Route 90N, King Ferry) - Paul Taylor, 8 p.m.
• LWB’S Camillus Grill (72 Main St., Camillus) - Menagecoustic, 9 p.m.
• Lakeview Lanes (723 Route 3, Fulton) – F5, 10 p.m.
• Lew’s Sports Bar (7356 Church St., North Syracuse) - Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, 9 p.m.
• Lighthouse Lanes Lounge (295 E. Albany St., Oswego) – Cruise, 9 p.m.
• Limp Lizards (4628 Onondaga Blvd., Geddes) – The Z-Bones, 7 p.m.
• Mac’s Bad Art Bar (1799 Brewerton Road, Mattydale) – Candid, 10 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – TurkeyOKEY with Mike, 9 p.m.
• Millstone Restaurant (354 Route 5 W., Elbridge) - Sloppy Joes, 8 p.m.
• Mohegan Manor (58 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - E.S.P., 7 p.m.
• Monirae’s (688 County Route 10, Pennellville) – Lockdown, 10 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Fully Loaded, 9 p.m.; One Hard Krank, 10 p.m.
• Mr. McGill’s (2102 Route 5, Schuyler) - The Bomb, 9 p.m.
• Old City Hall (159 Water St., Oswego) - Gary Frenay and Arty Lenin, 6 p.m.
• Papa Gallo Mexican Restaurant (205 W. Genesee St., Fayetteville) - Los Blancos, 9 p.m.
• Parker’s Grill (129 Genesee St., Auburn) - Elephant Shoes, 8 p.m.
• Pizza Man’s Pub (50 Oswego St., Baldwinsville) - Brian McArdell and Mark Westers, 9:30 p.m.
• Pooch’s Sports Bar and Grill (1627 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Chris Lizzi, 9:30 p.m.
• River Rock Bar and Grill (8 Bridge St., Phoenix) – JP Shaggy, 8 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 East Taft Road, North Syracuse) – Born Again Rebels, When Everything Fails 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) – Sirsy, 9 p.m.
• Singers’ Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave., Solvay) - Karaoke with DJ Scotty and DJ Hippy Dave, 9 p.m.
• Station 58 (3504 Brewerton Rd., North Syracuse) – Under The Gun, 10 p.m.
• Sugar Pearl Espressobar (600 Burnet Ave. ) – Mark Zane
• Suzy’s Tavern (346 W. Genesee St., Auburn) – Johnny Bender, 9:30 p.m.
• Tracey’s Main Street Tavern (7824 Route 104A, Red Creek) - Fabulous Locknutz, 9 p.m.
• Trapper’s Tavern (Morgan and Plainville Rd., Jack’s Reef) - Mike Sims Band, 9 p.m.
• Upstairs at The Dino (246 W. Willow St.) - Picture This, 8 p.m.

Jam rock band Dark Star Orchestra performs tonight at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.). The concert starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $30.

Dark Star Orchestra was formed in 1997 as a tribute to the legendary Grateful Dead. Rather than simply cover the Dead’s songs, however, DSO performs original set lists from Dead concerts, recreating the entire show, giving Dead fans an opportunity to relive these shows and introducing the band to the younger generation.

The current lineup includes John Kadlecik (lead guitar, vocals), Rob Eaton (rhythm guitar, vocals), Kevin Rosen (bass, vocals), Lisa Mackey (vocals), Rob Koritz (drums, percussion), Dino English (drums, percussion), and Rob Barraco (keyboards, vocals).

Also tonight

Token Tom hosts a Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mike at ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub. Music starts at 8 p.m.

DJ Streets is featured at Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) at 9 p.m.

Joe Henson hosts the weekly open mike at the Village Tavern (6 E. Main St., Marcellus) starting at 7:30 p.m.

There’s also an open mike at Lock 24 featuring Sweetlou. Music starts at 8:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy anuransol

It’s Monday and time to look at this week’s CNY music news highlights.  Here’s the latest:

Lori Wilber wins Lost Horizon’s Ultimate Idol

The first ‘Ultimate Idol’ competition at Syracuse’s Lost Horizon is over and Nightshift’s Lori Ann Wilber has been declared the winner.  Lori won the $500 prize and bragging rights in this ‘American Idol-esque’ competition.

The rest of the top ten included  Lauren Angelone, Heidi Donahue, Jenna Foubister, Sonia Hudgins, Jackie Rivera, Gina Rowell, Roze Valentino, Jade Widger, and Carla Zamudio.

Angel Cline, the contest organize, reports the second edition of the contest will kick off in January.

Local bands bumped from CMT’s ‘Music City Madness’

CMT’s online video singing competition, Music City Madness, and two local talents - Cassidy Lynn and Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band - made it to the top 32. Unfortunately, both have been eliminated from the contest.

Cassidy Lynn made it through two rounds, while Chris Taylor survived one round.

Joe Whiting to tour with Savoy Brown

CNY’s own Joe Whiting will be joining blues-rock band Savoy Brown for a short leg of their tour. Whiting will perform with the band in Shirley, Mass December 11,  Bay Shore, Long Island December 12,  and Sellersville, Pa. December 13.

Whiting has been approached by the band’s leader, Kim Simmonds, to work on their next studio album.

Brand New Sin releases new album

Brand New Sin has announced the release of their fourth studio album, Distilled. The first single, “Summertime,” was recorded at Subcat Music Studios in Skaneateles.

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It’s the night Phish fans have been long-anticipating! The rock jam band performs tonight at the Onondaga County War Memorial. The show starts at 7:30. The concert is sold out.

There will be a free party for Phish fans at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, next door to the War Memorial. The party starts at 9 a.m. Music starts at 11 a.m. and  features performances by local bands, including Dark Hollow, vendors, and contests. A pair of tickets to the show will be one of the prizes!

Bring lawn chairs and blankets!

Phish after-parties

Several area clubs are planning after-parties to extend the Phish madness. Funk ‘N Waffles (727 S. Crouse Ave.) will feature music by the Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad starting at 11:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Pretty Lights , a two-man band from Colorado, will be at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) for a party that also starts at 11:30 p.m. Admission is $20.

Also tonight

• Solo guitarists will perform at the Solvay Public Library (615 Woods Road, Solvay) starting at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $65, $85, and $100.
• Frank Sinatra Jr. is at the Showroom at Turning Stone Resort and Casino for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $40, $45, and $55.

At the clubs

• Burritt’s Café (8914 N. Seneca St., Weedsport) - Tommy Conners, 1 p.m.
• Castaways (916 Route 37, Brewerton) - The Country Castaways featuring George Leija, 2 p.m.
• Cedar House Bowling Lanes (813 West Genesee St., Skaneateles) - Dovetail Joint, 5 p.m.
• Empire Brewing Company (120 Walton St.) - Los Blancos, 12:30 p.m.
• MacNamara’s (5600 Newport Rd., Camillus) – Djug Django, 4 p.m.
• The Mill (1417 W. Genesee St.) – Johnny Rage, 7 p.m.
• Moondance Tavern (2512 Route 20, Marcellus) – Rhythm Method, 5 p.m.
• Red Rooster Pub (4618 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles Falls) – Sarah Horner and Greg Carroll, 4 p.m.
• Rooter’s Tavern (4141 S. Salina Street) – Open Mike Night with Down ‘n Dirty, 9 p.m.
• ShamROCKS! Rock and Roll Irish Pub (109 E. Taft Rd., North Syracuse) – SIM with Sara, 9 p.m.
• Singer’s Karaoke Club (1345 Milton Ave.) - Karaoke w/DJ Octane, 9 p.m.
• Shifty’s (1401 Burnet Ave.) - The Siders, 7 p.m.
• Wacky Wyatt’s (6 Mechanic St., Baldwinsville) – Better Than Bowling, 6:30 p.m.

Nershi-Law Duo with Van Ghost and Country Kitchen are at the Westcott Theater (524 Westcott St.) . The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $10.

Also tonight

• Jacob Johnson and Ryan Fitzsimmons are at the Oswego Music Hall (41 Lake St., Oswego). The show starts at 8 p.m. General admission is $14; members pay $10.
• Four Bitchin’ Babes is at the Center for the Arts (72 S. Main St., Homer). General admission is $25. Seniors pay $20 and students pay $10.
• The Syracuse University Oratorio Society featuring Liane Cable and Tim LeFebvre performs with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra at Mulroy Civic Center at 8 p.m.  Tickets range from $15 to $70.

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