There’s a lot of music on tap this weekend in and around Ithaca, including Latin jazz, classic rock, blues, psychedelia, old-time and much more. Plus, one of the area’s leading composers will host a release show for his new album!
Getting ‘Oxified’
At the recent Ithaca Festival, local composer Josh Oxford previewed his “Oxified” project, an album of original songs that features contributions from dozens of local musicians. Friday, Oxford will host a release show for the completed album, which reached the finish line with the help of a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign and a recent Galactic Monday fundraiser. He’ll joined by many of the musicians who contributed to the album, including members of Viva Mayhem, Thru Spectrums, the Crucials, Noon Fifteen and many more. The Fall Creek Brass Band will open the show.
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Where: The Range
Cover: $10
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/434105093841447/
Roots Rock Revue
The Cortland Main Street Music Series wraps up its four-week season with a triple bill featuring Cortland’s Marc Ryan, Syracuse roots-rockers Mike Powell and the Black River, and northeast blues-rock guitar prodigy Brandon “Taz” Niederauer.
When: The music runs 5:30-9 p.m. Friday
Where: 64 Main St., Cortland
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2326889887638404/
They Wanna Rock
Airplay – a recently formed band that includes Garry Bordonaro, Danny Stillwell, Tom Bergeron and Dan Gill – will showcase its classic-rock favorites and more along the Cayuga Inlet.
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: BoatYard Grill
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2297238497260236/
[Airplay also will be at Stella’s Barn in Newfield at 7:30 p.m. Saturday; see https://www.facebook.com/events/2297238497260236/ for details
Double Whammy
The Haunt will host a double header of local favorites, with Danny Paolangeli and Friends returning for a free “Blues and Brews” happy hour show at 6-8 p.m. They’ll be followed by Terrapin Station at 9 p.m. for a night of Grateful Dead classics. Cover for the latter show is $5.
When: 6-11 p.m. Friday
Where: The Haunt
Cost: free for happy hour; $5 for Terrapin Station
Info: https://www.thehaunt.com
Southern Soul
Dane Hendrix and the Hangdog Saints return to the West End of Ithaca with their blend of Texas and Louisiana-inflected blues, rock and soul.
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday
Where: The Westy
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/412624456012351/
Latin Vibes
Jorge T. Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz All Stars continue the Cornell University Summer Concert Series, with some of Ithaca’s top players joining forces for a night of hot originals and jazz standards in the styles of salsa, cha cha, bolero, samba, and merengue.
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday
Where: Cornell Arts Quad
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/CornellSCE/; https://www.facebook.com/events/2538257382852438/
String Thing
The Pine Box string band – Shaun Whistler (banjo), Seth Gregory (bass), Brian P. Burke (fiddle) --brings their “unique blend of not old time, not bluegrass, not country, not not old time, not not bluegrass, not not country music” to downtown Ithaca.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Bar & Tea Lounge
Cost: small cover
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1368075279983687/
Radiation Vibe
Led by singer-guitarist Kim Draheim, the Infrared Radiation Orchestra returns to Trumansburg with its trademark blend of garage rock, psychedelia and rock ‘n’ roll.
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Where: Silver Line Tap Room, Trumansburg
Cost: free, donations welcome
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/350559515617409/
Concert in the Garden
Janet Batch will play an early-evening concert amidst the glorious gardens at Wayne Myers in West Danby. Batch’s debut album, “A Good Woman is Hard to Find,” has garnered praise for its incisive lyrics and tasty blend of country and folk influences
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Myers' Gardens, 1071 Michigan Hollow Road, Danby
Cost: cover
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/619156981899042/
All in the Family
The Big Family Soul Band will make its debut. Fronted by powerhouse vocalists Amanda Massa and Mandy Goldman, the band includes members of Noon Fifteen, Kitestring, Thru Spectrums and the Jeff Love Band playing funk, soul and R&B classics from the past 50 years.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Americana Vineyards, Interlaken
Cost: free
Info: https://www.americanvineyards.com
Shore Enough
The Tarps come to the western shore of Cayuga Lake to showcase their mix of rock 'n' roll classics from past decades.
When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Taughannock Falls State Park
Cost: $5 parking fee
Info: https://www.facebook.com/TarpsRock
Welcome Return
Real Estate frontman Martin Courtney returns to Ithaca to share a show with Ryley Walker. Courtney has played here several times, both with his band and solo, and his jangly indie pop songs are well worth catching in any setting. Walker, a Chicago native now based in Brooklyn, has released 10 albums that draw on folk, rock, drone and improv influences.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Haunt
Cost: $15 in advance, $18 at the door.
Info: https://www.thehaunt.com
‘Sumthin Phun’ for Everyone
The Electrozone will host “Sumthin Phun,” a show featuring several electronic acts. On the bill are Rochester’s Chris Raw and Infinite Basement along with locals Criminally Repaired (a new project from Elijah Joseph Weber-Han aka Kompyootur Musheen and Rob Snyder aka Electronic Dog Dream) and Smeeh1007.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Bar and Tea Lounge
Cost: $5-$10 sliding scale
Info: https://facebook.com/ithacaelectrozone; https://www.facebook.com/events/356718128557868/
Making it Metal
Local bands Fatal Curse and Dirty Hot Supper team for night of hard rock and heavy metal bands.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Flynn’s Roadhouse Café, Lansing
Cost: small cover
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/444508236280238/
They’ve Got The Beat
Dubber Rucky – the project of Ben Ortiz and Kenny Christianson – returns for “Summer Lounge 2” to once again showcase its blend of live percussion, innovative turntablism, and cutting-edge beatmaking.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Argos Warehouse
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/811645442566041/
Man from Maine
Bound for Glory continues its summer season with Gordon Thomas Ward, a Maine-based singer-songwriter whose songs span a variety of styles from folk-rock to Americana. Find out more at gordonthomasward.com.
When: 8-11 p.m. Sunday
Where: Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell University
Cost: free, open to all ages
