We move into fall with a barrage of big events that include Gary Clark Jr. and They Might Be Giants at the State Theatre, and the return of Porchfest to Ithaca’s Fall Creek neighborhood. Plus, Tanya Tucker comes to Del Lago Casino, while the Killers and Johnny Marr play Turning Stone!
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For a more extensive roundup of upcoming shows around the Finger Lakes and beyond, check out this extensive, curated list right here!
(Note: the concerts are listed below in chronological order)
Say Goodbye to Summer
The Stonecat Café will host a Super Summer Hump Day Dance Party to celebrate the end of the 2022 summer season, “Hector-style!” Area bluesman Brett Beardslee will open the night at 5:30-7:30 p.m., followed by local favorites Maddy Walsh and the Blind Spots at 8-10 p.m. Dinner service (indoors) will be available at 4-8 p.m., with a light menu available at 8-10 p.m. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Seneca Lake Guardian, which is dedicated to “preserving and protecting the health of the Finger Lakes” and much more.
When: 5:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21
Where: The Stonecat Café
Cost: $15 in advance; available at the Stonecat Cafe during open hours. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $20.
Bring the Noise
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Among The Rocks and Roots bring their heavy, indigenous music to Ithaca for the first time. “To simply call Among The Rocks and Roots a noise rock duo would be a lazy assessment of the band’s sound. Certainly there is a noise rock element present but the duo stir in elements of world music, shoegaze, black metal and the avant garde to create a sonic force that is wholly unique to the experimental community. Operating as a unit since 2014 New York’s Abdul Hakim Bilal and Richmond, VA’s Samuel Goff have built a reputation of cathartic, emotional, LOUD and intense live performances to supplement their recordings.” Jen Kutler and Gravestone Glue will open the show.
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Angry Mom Records
Cost: $8
30 Year Anniversary
After a couple of pandemic-related postponements, They Might Be Giants return to Ithaca to perform their iconic 1990 album “Flood” in its entirety, along with many other classics from the band’s deep catalog as well as new songs. Find out more here! Open only to ages 16 and up
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: State Theatre
Cost: SOLD OUT! But some tickets may be available online here
Future Funk
Ghost-Note makes its Ithaca debut: “Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians—representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more—the band is pushing funk music into the future, building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more.” Their latest album is “Swagism”; find out more here.
Fablesayer will open the show.
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $25, available here
Fall Festivities
The Heebasquabee Treatops Festival returns, with nearly three-dozen area bands performing over four days. The lineup includes the East-West Blues Band, Rena Guinn, Brett Beardslee, Andrew Alling, Jesse Collins Quartet, The Dart Brothers, Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters, Los Finsteros, and many more. The event is “an endeavor to emulate this cornucopia of unsung singers, writers & ensembles. This conflux converges on a lofty meadow with commanding views over the resplendence of Seneca Lake and subsequent sunset.”
When: Thursday-Sunday
Where: Glendale Farms, Route 414 and Covert Road, Hector
Cost: free to get in; suggested exit fee to leave
We All Scream
So Good Ice Cream Stand and the Center for the Arts of Homer have teamed up to bring you the So Good Music Series every Thursday through September. This week’s edition features The Cousins, the Cortland roots-rock band led by singer-songwriter-guitarists Clint Bush and Quona Hudson. So Good will feature “adult only” specialty ice cream for those 21 and up. Bring a chair or two to enjoy the show.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: 5 South West St., Homer
Cost: free
Life of Delusion
Thursgay at the Range presents “Delusions of Band-eur,” a night of live music hosted by Tilia Cordata featuring three different groups of queer musicians: Motherwort, Bubba Crumrine, and Emma Vulnerability.
When: 9 p.m. Thursday
Where: The Range
Cost: $5
Let’s Get Liquified
The new weekly “Liquid Thursdays” continues at Liquid State Brewing Company, with host Cooper Casterline (Double Tiger and New Planets) joined by a series of rotating musicians and DJs for “an evening of live music, dance, and a full multi-media funky experience.”
When: 9 p.m. to midnight Thursday
Where: Liquid State Brewing Company
Cost: $5
A Good Cause
Thousands of One and Elisa and the YesMen will perform at a benefit show for Jon and Regina Petronzio, to help offset the expenses incurred by their recent trip to Germany so she could get a life-saving operation. “Jon Petronzio (JP) and his family are a cornerstone of the Ithaca music community and we wanted to come together to support them in their medical challenges. There will be two sets of music from Elisa and the Yes Men and Thousands of One, as well as a silent auction of local goods and services. All proceeds will benefit the Petronzio family to address their medical debts.”
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10 at the door
Guitar Power
Texas guitar powerhouse Gary Clark Jr. will make his Ithaca debut, touring to promote his latest album, “This Land,” which adds soul influences and timely, topical lyrics to his blues-rock arsenal. He’ll be joined by bandmates King Zapata, Elijah Ford, Jon Deas, and JJ Johnson. Find out more here.
The Blue Bonnets, an Austin, Texas-based garage-rock band that includes longtime Clark friend Eve Monsees as well as Kathy Valentine of the GoGos, will open the show.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: State Theatre of Ithaca
Cost: $45-$65, available online here Event Info
Carnatic Concert
SPICMACAY and the Cornell South Asia Program present their first concert of the year featuring renowned Carnatic Vocal duo Ranjani Gayatri. They will be accompanied by L Ramakrishnan, and Manoj Siva.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Barnes Hall - 129 Ho Plaza, Cornell
Cost: free
Fall Fun
Homer Hops hosts its second annual Fall Festival, with live music from Kitestring at 1-4 p.m. and the Bradford Allen Trio at 5-8 p.m. There also will be craft vendors, eats from Food Rescue Food Truck, desserts by Sinfully Sweet, pumpkin painting, new merchandise, and the autumn beer releases.
When: 12-8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Homer Hops
Cost: free to attend
Two in Tandem
Dan Forsyth and Joey Arcuri of Driftwood come together for a duo show at downtown Ithaca's newest restaurant. They’re each releasing solo albums this year, so they’ll be playing selections from their upcoming albums will be played, along with fun covers and even some Driftwood tunes. Performances at Revelry take place out back, in the new urban beer Ggarden dubbed “The Yards.”
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Revelry Yards
Cost: free
Voice of Ted
Derek St. Holmes brings his “Night to Remember” tour to the area. St. Holmes is “best known as the vocalist and rhythm guitar player for Ted Nugent's early solo career. After splitting from Nugent in 1978, St. Holmes worked with various artists, most notably the Whitford/St. Holmes project with Brad Whitford, who had recently parted ways with Aerosmith.” Find out more here. Southern Tier funk-rock band Bad Bear opens the show.
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: The L, 116 Breesport Road, Horseheads
Cost: $17 and up, available online here
Positive Vibrations
Syracuse reggae-soul favorites Root Shock journey to neighboring Cayuga County to perform in downtown Auburn. Led by powerhouse singer Jessica Brown, the band’s current lineup includes guitarist Phil Grajko, keyboardist Brian Lauri, drummer Tyre Outerbridge, and bassist Elliot Jarvis. Find out more here.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Auburn Public Theatre
Cost: $20, available online here
Great Shakes
Shakey Graves returns to upstate New York. Born Alejandro Rose-Garcia, the Texas-bred singer-songwriter has released three albums, including 2018’s “Can’t Wake Up,” while building his ardent fanbase through incessant touring. Find out more here. The Ballroom Thieves, the duo of Martin Earley and Calin Peters, open the show.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Point of Bluff Vineyards, Hammondsport
Cost: $47.50, available online here Event Info
Nashville Cat
Nashville singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy nominee Jeffrey Steele comes to King Ferry for an intimate acoustic show. “Steele has been recognized by BMI for over 63 million airplays for hits he penned for a multitude of artists including Keith Urban, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, Jimmy Buffett, Montgomery Gentry, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cher, .38 Special, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts and Van Zant, Joe Cocker, Little Feat ft. Bob Seger, Joe Bonamassa, Cascada, Randy Travis, Aaron Lewis, Alabama, and more.” Find out more here.
Area favorite Allie Torto Music opens the show.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Treleaven Winery, King Ferry
Cost: $15 in advance, available online here; $20 at the door
Welcome Return
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the Cosmic Joke Collective makes its long-awaited return to once again provide “a curated performers' salon that celebrates the artistic process of its diverse performers!” This month’s edition features local singer-songwriters Bronwen Exter, Drew Minson, Mandy Goldman, and Rose Fritzky-Randolph.
“The Cosmic Joke Collective provides a stage and audience for performers who want to experiment, play, collaborate, and share their creative process as they develop new material. New performers are welcomed in after they have seen a show and are endorsed by another Collective member. Performers include musicians, actors, puppeteers, poets, comedians, dancers, and video artists.”
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $5
On The Road
Western Centuries returns to CNY, ready to showcase the stellar songwriting of founding members Cahalen Morrison and Ethan Lawton along with late member Jim Miller, who passed away earlier this year while on tour with the band. They’re joined by bassist Nokosee Fields, pedal steel player Thomas Bryan Eaton, known for his work with Miss Tess, and fiddler Oliver Bates Craven, formerly of the Stray Birds. Find out more here.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Big Sky Music Studio, Sweet Land Farm, Trumansburg
Cost: $18, available online here
Texas Rose
Country legend Tanya Tucker comes to the Finger Lakes. Since scoring her first No. 1 hit, “Delta Dawn,” in 1972 – when she was just 13 – Tucker has earned 23 Top 40 albums and 56 Top 40 singles, ten of which reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country charts. Her other hits include “Soon,” “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane,” “It’s a Little Too Late,” “Trouble,” “Texas (When I Die),” “If It Don’t Come Easy” and “Strong Enough To Bend.” In 2020, she received two Grammy Awards: Best Country Album for “While I’m Livin’” and Best Country Song for “Bring My Flowers Now.” Her latest release is “Live from The Troubadour.” Learn more here.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Del Lago Casino, Waterloo
Cost: $39-$11o, available online here.
10-Year Anniversary
Ithaca hiphop favorite Mr. McBean returns to downtown to celebrate 10 years of local label Smacked Records. He’ll be joined by fellow Ithacans Anthony Kannon (who has released several albums this year) and Eyukaliptus for the show.
When: 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Upstairs
Cost:
Festive Fun
After a two-year hiatus, Porchfest returns, with dozens of Ithaca bands set to perform on the porches, driveways, and yards of the Fall Creek and Northside neighborhoods. Founded in 2007, the Ithaca event has inspired nearly 200 other Porchfests around the country and the world. New Motor Club, Elisa and the YesMen, Not From Wisconsin, and the Fall Creek Brass Band are just some of the many bands set to perform this year. Check out the full lineup and schedule here, or sign up to volunteer here.
When: 12-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Fall Creek and Northside neighborhoods, Ithaca
Cost: free
Jazz al Fresco
The Cornell Jazz Ensemble and Combos, under the direction of Paul Merrill, will perform at Porchfest. The program will include selections by Jerome Richardson, Claudio Roditi, Horace Silver, and Sonny Stitt and arrangements by Quincy Jones. Melba Liston, and Thad Jones.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1019 N. Cayuga St.
Cost: free
Feat of Strength
Little Feat returns to the Finger Lakes, ready to showcase their rollicking brand of roots-rock that has won them fans for more than 50 years. Founding pianist Bill Payne is still aboard, joined by longtime members Kenny Gradney, Sam Clayton, and Fred Tackett and recent additions Scott Sherrard and Tony Leone. Find out more here. Americana singer Miko Marks will open the show.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Point of Bluff Vineyards, Hammondsport
Cost: $55 and up, available online here
Pickin’ Party
Bike Bar Ithaca hosts a post-Porchfest “Old-Time Music Special” featuring Richie Stearns, Joe Hayward, Rosie Newton, Aaron Lipp, Steve Selin, and Taki Masuko.
When: 6-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bike Bar Ithaca
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Somebody Told Me
The Killers bring their anthemic rock sound to CNY, with Brandon Flowers and company ready to spotlight hits such as “Mr. Brightside,” “While We Were Young,” “Somebody Told Me,” and “All These Things That I’ve Done,” as well as songs from their recent albums “Imploding the Mirage” and “Pressure Machine.” Johnny Marr, the founding guitarist of The Smiths who has released several solo albums as well as recording and playing with many other bands, will open the show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Turning Stone Event Center, Verona
Cost: $119 and up, available online here
Lost in Space
The Galactic Escort Service returns for the latest edition of Galactic Monday, promising a night of interstellar improvisations from some of Ithaca’s top musicians. “Join the Galactic Escort Service on another journey through real-time sonic vibe interpretations. Sit on velvety green couches, see a film projected on long curtains in voluptuous folds, and blast off with us.”
When: 9 p.m. Monday
Where: Argos Warehouse
Cost: $10 cash/Venmo at the door
Get On My Lawn!
Postponed from earlier this fall, the Lawncert house concert is back with a double bill featuring The Venissa Santí 4tet and The Bigness. Santí will be joined by keyboardist Michael Stark, bassist Walt Lorenzut, and drummer Olive Mitra; the Bigness features the duo of Kristin Bigness and John Bueno. This outdoor concert is family friendly; pack a picnic, and camping chairs. BYOB. Attendees are encouraged to please arrive on time to see the sets at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.
When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28
Where: 6018 Podunk Road, Trumansburg
Cost: $10 in advance $15 cash or Venmo at the door.
More Shows
Taksim plays the Trumansburg Farmers Market at 4-7 p.m. Wednesday
Joe Gibson plays Lucky Hare Brewing in Hector at 5-7 p..m Wednesday
Joey Arcuri and Friends play jazz at the Argos Inn at 5-7 p.m. Wednesday
Sacred Root Kava Bar and Tea Lounge hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday
The Range hosts its weekly Salsa Night Latin Dance Party, featuring DJs and dance lessons, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday
Jeremy Bussman hosts the weekly Open Mic Night at the Upstairs at 8-11 p.m. Wednesday
Cornell’s Midday Music in Lincoln series continues with the Original Cornell Syncopators at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Lincoln Hall B20
F.A.R. Trio is at Grist Iron Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
The Analogue Sons are at Two Goats Brewing at 5 p.m. Friday
High Fidelity plays Atwater Winery at 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday
Freight plays South Hill Cider at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday
The Pelotones play the Six Mile Creek Vineyard’s Sunset Music Series at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Aiken is at Cortland Beer Company at 6 p.m. Thursday
The Brewhouse Blues Jam returns to Hopshire Farm and Brewery at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to CrossRoads in Lansing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Mattee Namer and Penelope Voss play at the Downstairs at 7 p.m. Thursday, with the $5 cover going to the Frankie Rex Memorial Fund.
Nate Marshall plays Deep Dive at 5-7 p.m. Friday
Shaka plays Brookton’s Market at 5 p.m. Friday
Madd Daddy plays Chateau Dusseau’s Harvest Festival at 5-7 p.m. Friday
John Liuzzo is at McGraw Box Brewing Company at 5-8 p.m. Friday
Jim E. Leggs is at Bagley’s Winery at 5-8 p.m. Friday
Fabi plays first annual Harvest Jam at South Hill Cider at 6-9 p.m. Friday ($10)
The Tink Bennett Duo is at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Doc’sology plays jazz at the Downstairs at 6-9 p.m. Friday
The Tarps are at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
City Limits plays at Treleaven Winery at 6-9 p.m. Friday ($5)
The Small Kings play the Finger Lakes Cider House at 6:30 p.m. Friday ($5)
The Vectors are at Heuga’s Alpine in Tully at 7-10 p.m. Friday
The Jess Novak Band is at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 7 p.m. Friday
Andrew Alling returns to Sacred Root Kava Bar and Tea Lounge at 7:30 p.m. Friday
The F.A.R Trio is at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Friday
DJ Jona continues his weekly residency at the Upstairs at 10 p.m. Friday
Solera Tap House hosts Oktoberfest 2022, with live music from Two Horse Johnson (12-3 p.m.), Common Railers (3-6 p.m.), and All Strung Out (6-9 p.m.) on Saturday
DJ Proper Philth spins for brunch at Deep Dive at 12-4 p.m. Saturday
Jon Rogalia and the Swamp Boys play Tim’s Pumpkin Patch at 2 p.m. Saturday
The Immortal Jellyfish are at Americana Vineyards at 2-4:30 p.m Saturday
Erin and the Backwoods Blues Project plays at Hopshire Farms and Brewery’s IPA Festival and CoHOPeration Release at 3-5 p.m. Saturday
Bright Leaf Vineyard hosts its annual Harvest Festival with Tribal Revival Duo at 1-3 p.m. and Madd Daddy at 4-6 p.m. Saturday
Wayne Gottlieb and Harry Aceto are at Ithaca Coffee Company at 5 p.m. Saturday
The Vectors are at McGraw Box Brewing Company at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Adam Guinn is at Liquid State North Shore at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
The Due South Band is at Bagley’s Winery at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
The Forty Thieves are at Two Goats Brewing at 5 p.m. Saturday
Tenzin Chopak returns to Stone Bend Farm at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Rocco Rich and Aaron Craig are at Brewer’s Kitchen and Tap Room at 6 p.m. Saturday
Amber Martin is at Summerhill Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
MSZM is at the Westy at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
M3 is at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Saturday
Delaques concludes their September “And Friends” residency at the Downstairs, hosting a “Delaques Delicatessen” at the 9 p.m. Saturday show ($5-$10 sliding scale)
The 1980 Underground returns to host a dance event at Sacred Root Kava Bar at 10 p.m. Saturday
Blue Skies plays the Sunday Jazz Brunch at the Stonecat Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Lynn Wiles and Jessica Bindel play Red Newt Cellars at 1-3 p.m. Sunday
Fabi and Friends play Damiani Wine Cellars at 1-4 p.m. Sunday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to Homer Hops at 1 p.m. Sunday
The Ende Brothers play Treleaven Winery at 1-4 p.m. Sunday
Kosmic Trio plays Brookton’s Market at 1-5 p.m. Sunday
Chasing Neon is at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch at 2 p.m. Sunday
Sam I Am plays Chateau Dusseau’s Harvest Fest at 2 p.m. Sunday
The Lum Family Band is at the Cortland Country Music Park at 2 p.m. Sunday
Louiston is at Solera Tap House at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Leo and the Maydays are at Two Goats Brewing at 4 p.m. Sunday
The new weekly series Beer Wax Sundays returns to Liquid State at 4-7 p.m. Sunday
Brett Beardslee brings his weekly Monday Night Blues back to Rasta Ranch Vineyards at 5-8 p.m. Monday
Ben Borkowski is at Solera Tap House at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday
Annie Sumi is at Firelight Camps at 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
Cornell’s Midday Music for Organ continues with Anna Steppler’s program “Magnificat,” which includes music inspired by the Virgin Mary, framed by two monumental early seventeenth–century Magnificat settings by H. Praetorius and H.L. Hassler, at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Anabel Taylor Chapel
Delta Mike Shaw and Carol Xtine plays the Trumansburg Farmers Market at 4-7 p.m. Wednesday
The Oasis at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday
For a more extensive roundup of upcoming shows around the Finger Lakes and beyond, check out this extensive, curated list right here!