Looking to catch some live music in the days before Thanksgiving? Here are some cool shows happening in and around Ithaca.
Ready for takeoff
The Mighty Jet Band – Jerry Mirskin, Evan D. Williams and others -- will showcase its rootsy originals featuring pedal steel, banjo, guitar and upright bass textures.
When: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Maxie’s Supper Club
Cost: free
Info: maxies.com
Tuesday Bluesday
Dan Paolangeli and Friends continue their weekly stint on the Cayuga Inlet, playing a huge variety of classic blues and rock songs with the help of special guests.
When: 6-8:45 p.m. Tuesday
Where: The Dock
Cost: free
Info: www.thedockithaca.com
Stone free
The Blind Spots return to downtown Cortland to showcase their inimitable brand of “moxy rock,” with singer Maddy Walsh backed by guitarist Mike Suave, drummer Mike Parker, bassist Khris Oursler, singer Sammi Dickerman and keyboardist Zach Rohrer.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Stone Lounge, 128 Main St., Cortland
Cost: free
Info: www.thestoneloungecom
Rockabilly reunion
Rocko Dorsey and the Individuals reunite for their first Ithaca show in a few years. Expect raucous rockabilly-infused originals and classic covers, along with some special guests.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Range
Cost: free
Info: therangeithaca.com
Roots revival
Digger Jones – the blues-rock trio of Chris Merkley, Stiv Morgan and Chad Dean – teams with Molly and the Badly Bent Bluegrass Boys for this annual pre-Turkey Day bash.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Red Jug Pub, 31 Central Ave., Cortland
Cost: free
Info: www.facebook.com/events/1700203433640919/
Reggae Night
The Crucial Reggae Social Club has developed a repertoire of more than 100 classic reggae song over the past two and half years. Featuring members of Big Mean Sound Machine, John Brown’s Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Mosaic Foundation and other local bands.
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Dock
Cost: $5
Info: www.thedockithaca.com
Triple bill
The Hurtin’ Units, Genitor and Quona Hudson & Union Blacksmith join forces for this Thanksgiving Eve rock blowout in downtown Cortland
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Brix Pubaria, 60 Main St., Cortland
Cost: free
Info: www.facebook.com/events/1832709150299233/