Valerie June and Habib Koité return to Central New York, to play at the Homer Center for the Arts Trampled by Turtles make their Ithaca debut (though it's been postponed to Sunday night), Almost Queen get back to the State Theatre, and Cortland Rep hosts two tribute shows! Plus, Driftwood’s Dan Forsyth releases his debut solo album!
Note: the events are listed below in chronological order, in two separate sections. And see the list of regional concerts at the end of the post!
That German Sound
Cornell’s Midday Music for Organ continues with Nathan Mondry, who will present “The English-German Pipeline.” “The British Isles, invaded by Anglo-Saxons well before William the Conqueror, have been variously influenced and re-influenced not only by German rulers, but musicians; George I brought Handel with him upon ascension of the British crown, and 100 years later Queen Victoria encouraged musical visits from Felix Mendelssohn. The program features organ works by these composers as well as a new chorale partita.”
When: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9
Where: Anabel Taylor Chapel, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all
Turtles All the Way Down
Hailing from Minnesota, Trampled by Turtles will make their Ithaca debut at the State Theatre. The sextet is touring to promote its just-released album, “Alpenglow, which was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and includes 11 new songs that showcase the group’s signature blend of rock, folk, punk, country, and progressive bluegrass. Find out more here!
Amigo the Devil, the project of Austin-based songwriter Danny Kiranos, will open the show; he “has somehow managed to meld the worlds (and fanbases) of traditional folk, country music, rock, and metal into one.”
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 (postponed to Sunday, Nov. 13; Amigo the Devil will not open)
Where: State Theatre of Ithaca
Cost: $42-$54, available online here
Read an interview with Trampled by Turtles here!
For the Record
Tenzin Chopak and Emmett Scott will perform an intimate live concert recording in Hector. “With Grammy-winning sound engineer Brian Dozoretz, and hosted by the wonderful folks at Red Newt in a gorgeous wood-floored room with high ceilings and an exquisite grand piano, this will be a powerfully moving night of original world-class music. This recording will be released in early 2023, so come be on an album!”
When: 7-9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Red Newt Cellars
Cost; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; seating is limited to 45 people
A Thing for Strings
String Theory – Tim Ball, fiddle; Dave Davies, bass/guitar; Tom Hodgson, guitar; Ariana Kim, fiddle; and Rick Manning, mandolin – will perform bluegrass music by Bill Monroe, Amy Cann, Hope Greitzer, and Tim Ball, along with other folk music, from Texas fiddling traditions to Canadian reels to old-time tunes.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Moakley House, Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all; the bar will be open for purchases.
Friends Indeed!
Local singer-songwriter Florencia Ulloa will host a Friendsgiving concert. “Come celebrate friendship, fall, and good music! I will play originals and covers in English and Spanish with a special guest appearance from the Freese Road Bandits.”
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: The Savage Club, 1006 Auburn Road, Lansing
Cost: free and open to all
Ready for Release
Driftwood singer-guitarist Dan Forsyth will play a show to celebrate his debut solo album, “Friday Night Nowhere.” He’ll be accompanied by two of his Driftwood bandmates, drummer Sam Fishman, who played a bit on the new album, and bassist Joey Arcuri.
The Rollin’ Rust, the Cortland-based roots-rock band that recently released its debut album, “Road Rats,” will open the show.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10
Where: Deep Dive, 415 Old Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca
Cost: $15, available online here; $20 at the door
Read an interview with Dan Forsyth here!
Going Upstairs
Practice Presents returns to the Upstairs with an eclectic indie-rock show featuring Cortland alt-rockers Genitor joined by local favorites Material Objects and Ilium Works.
When: 9 p.m. Thursday
Where: The Upstairs
Cost: $10
Tower of Song
Cornell Cinema will screen “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.” Directed by Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine, the film is a “definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, ‘Hallelujah.’ This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times; the song’s dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit, and moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom ‘Hallelujah’ has become a personal touchstone. Approved for production by Leonard Cohen just before his 80th birthday in 2014, the film accesses a wealth of never-before-seen archival materials from the Cohen Trust including Cohen’s personal notebooks, journals and photographs, performance footage, and extremely rare audio recordings and interviews.” See the trailer here!
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Cornell Cinema, Willard Straight Theatre
Cost: $6-$9.50, available online here
Paying Tribute
Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown will present two tribute concerts this weekend. “One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by “Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
“Touring performer Mark Sanders performs a magical and heartfelt tribute as he honors Manilow with powerful renditions of favorite hits including ‘Mandy,’ ‘I Write the Songs,’ and ‘Copacabana.’” … “Singer Tina Naponelli has captured the true essence of Carole King and performs a unique and unforgettable tribute experience. Tina’s powerful voice and soulful dedication pay homage to the iconic Queen of Pop, creating impressive renditions of ‘I Feel the Earth Move,’ ‘Chains,’ ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ and many more Carole King favorites.” Both singers will be accompanied by a five-piece live band.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown, Port Watson St., Cortland
Cost: Tickets for each concert are $35 for adults; a group of 4 is $120 and tickets for patrons under the age of 21 are $25. Patrons attending both shows save with tickets at $30 each.” Call (800) 427-6160 or visit cortlandrep.org for more information.
Event Info Barry Manilow show
Event Info Carole King show
June in November
After performing at the Hangar Theatre, GrassRoots Festival, and the State Theatre of Ithaca, Valerie June makes her debut at the Center for the Arts of Homer. Known for her distinctive vocal style, June is touring to promote her latest album, “The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers,” which blends pop, psychedelic, roots, and other influences into a unique whole. Find out more here!
Violet Bell, an Americana duo that just released an album titled “Shapeshifter,” will open the show.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer
Cost: $35, available online here
Going Underground
Local guitarist-composer Ryan Vanderhoof will kick off a two-week residency at the Downstairs. This week, he’ll reunite The Long Now, an instrumental trio in which he’s joined by bassist Brian Dozoretz and drummer Matt Saccuccimorano as well as some special guests. Next week will feature Broken Down Barns, his songwriting vehicle in which he’s joined by Chris Ploss and Eric Harvey.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10
Czech Mates
The Cornell Concert Series welcomes the Smetana Trio, today’s foremost Czech chamber ensemble, to Ithaca. Founded in 1934, the Smetana Trio advances the interpretational ideals created by its illustrious predecessors. Comprising violinist Jan Talich, cellist Jan Pálenícek, and pianist Jitka Cechová, the trio will present a program of Martinů, Rachmaninoff, and Smetana; their energy, emotional range, and flawless technique “ensures that the listener is completely involved in the drama from first bar to last.”
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Cost: $19-$34, available online here
Let’s Dance!
Local Cajun-Americana dance band Rose and the Bros will play Deep Dive. Earlier this year, the band released its latest album, “It’s Music,” which features six original tunes alongside songs from Peter Rowan, John Martyn, Keith Frank, Dennis McGee, and Bobby Charles. Read a review of “It’s Music” here!
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $20 in advance, available online here; $25 at the door
Dungeon Doings
The Electrozone returns with the fifth edition of its Ithaca Dungeon Knights series, promising “another dungeon synth and dark ambient lineup stacked with celebrated denizens and promising debutantes alike. It also gives us great pleasure to announce that performances will, once again, be accompanied by Ithaca's sword-fighting masters, RING OF STEEL!” This round will feature:
THE ORACLE (Worcester, MA) – “Cinematic soundscapes, touching on every sound from krautrock to black metal, THE ORACLE deals in deep and melodic ritual electronics, blurring between the past and the future, the dark and the light.”
WRETCHED CRAWLER (Pittsburgh, PA) – “Raw dungeon DIY by noisemaker and metallurgist extraordinaire Alyx III (Yotzeret Sheydim). Harsh and playful, WRETCHED CRAWLER is a fascinating journey through DS experimentalism.”
AVOIDANCE (Ithaca, NY) – “Stalwarts of the local scene, dungeon drone duo AVOIDANCE conjures a swirling mass of rumbling electronics and haunting refrains to run the gamut of sonic fantasy horror.”
MOON EYED KITTY (Ithaca, NY)
LANDSCAPES OF UNEASE (Ithaca, NY) – “Dream poppy dark ambient isolationism, embarking on shimmering explorations of inner and outer space, LANDSCAPES OF UNEASE makes her live debut.”
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Forest City Lodge 180, 536 W. Green St., Ithaca
Cost: sliding scale cover charge
Dynamic Duo
Autumn Sun and Annie Sumi will join forces for a concert at the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (FUSIT). Autumn Sun is Ithaca's newest band, “blurring the lines between Americana and Folk music in its original music with substance and story.” Annie Sumi is an “ethereal writer with a voice that expresses the strength and kindness of the wind.”
When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (FUSIT)
Cost: $20 suggested donation; masks are encouraged
They Will Rock You
Almost Queen returns to Ithaca, bringing “THE most authentic Queen live show since the days of Queen themselves. A deliberate four-piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience.” Find out more here!
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: State Theatre of Ithaca
Cost: $29-$69, available online here
Juice on the Loose
Boston-bred, Brooklyn-based sextet Juice returns to Ithaca after three years, ready to showcase its energetic blend of rock, pop, hiphop, and R&B. The band members – Ben Stevens, Christian Rose, Kamau Burton, Daniel Moss, Rami El-Abidin, and Miles Clyatt – met at Boston College, and have been working together ever since, releasing several singles and the 2021 album “Boy Story.” Find out more here! Local favorite Max Childs, leader of the Funk Night band and winner of the 2022 GrassRoots Festival Band Contest, will open the show,,
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $17 in advance, available online here; $25 at the door
Saluting the Veterans
Under the direction of conductor Nick Pauldine, the Cortland Old Timers Band will host its 2022 end-of-season concert, presenting the annual “A Salute to Our Veterans” program.
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Grace Christian Fellowship, 1250 Fisher Ave., Cortland
Cost: free admission; optional non-perishable food items or monetary donations are welcome Event Info
Crossing Borders
The Cornell Wind Symphony, conducted by James Spinazzola, welcomes Ukrainian-Australian composer Catherine Likhuta for a world premiere performance. The program also includes Likhuta’s “Vivid Dreams” Concerto for Low Horn and Wind Ensemble (Alex Shuhan, horn), and Me Disagrees, plus Shostakovich’s Festive Overture and Debussy's La Cathédrale Engloutie.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Cost: free and open to all
Voices Carry
Opus Ithaca's Odyssey Choir will sing a variety of songs celebrating music, unity, and joy for the "We are One" concert. “Celebrating connection and singing together, the four ensembles (youth through adults) will share a variety of repertoire from Mozart to newly published choral pieces. Please join us for this celebration of song and joining voices together.”
When: 4-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 402 N. Aurora St., Ithaca
Cost: free and open to all
On the Rise
Fast-rising country singer Kameron Marlowe brings his “We Were Cowboys” tour to the Southern Tier to promote his recent album of the same name. The North Carolina native has amassed more than 165 million streams of his songs, and signed to Columbia Nashville in 2020; he also scored a Top 24 appearance on Season 15 of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2018, and the hit “Sober as a Drunk,” “Giving You Up,” and “Girl on Fire.” Find out more here! Local artists Wyatt McCubbin and Brian Hughes will open the show.
When: 6 p.m. Sunday
Where: The L, Horseheads
Cost: $24, available online here
Get Rhythm
Dave Davies RhythmMakers return for Jazz Mondays, as Dave Davies, Doug Robinson, Brian Earle, and Chad Lieberman will play classic jazz, blues, originals, and more.
When: 5-8 p.m., second and fourth Mondays of each month
Where: South Hill Cider
Cost: free; donations welcome
Flight of the Clavichords
Nathan Mondry will explore the range of clavichord music from the Renaissance to the 18th century and today, focusing on Northern European repertoire. Instruments include Mondry's own triple-fretted “King of Sweden” model and Cornell's replica of a 1765 Christian Ernst Friederici unfretted clavichord.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15
Where: A.D. White House, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all
The Session Must Commence
Harking back to the late 1990s, Jay Spaker’s Soul Session Tuesdays will reunite members of Sugarmoan, one of the best Ithaca bands of its era, as the Real Live Sextet. Spaker will be joined by Mike Stark, Lee Hamilton, Thom Sayers, Zaun Marshburn, and Brian “Willie B” Wilson for a “weekly get down featuring classic soul, funk & boom bap” with “deejays & live players cookin’ up the abstract.”
When: 9 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Argos Warehouse Lounge & Event Space
Cost: $10 at the door (cash or Venmo)
Cinematic Collaboration
The Cornell Contemporary Chamber Players in conjunction with Cornell Cinema welcome Brooklyn-based percussion duo NOMON (Shayna and Nava Dunkelman), which will present an audiovisual event with original music in collaboration with Cornell DMA composers Seare Farhat, Matias de Roux, María Bulla, Michele Cheng, Laura Cetilia, Josh Biggs, Han Xu, and Miles Friday. “NOMON’s music combines drum machines, vocal samples, synth melodies, and modular synthesizers that intersect with carefully chosen percussion sounds, emphasizing the dance-like choreography of playing percussion.”
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16
Where: Willard Straight Theatre, Cornell Cinema
Cost: Free tickets to this event are available online
Going Big
The Deep Dive House Big Band continues its every-other-Wednesday residency under the direction of local jazz professor Greg Evans, who teaches at Ithaca College and Cornell University and plays drums with Rose and the Bros and other area bands. The DDBB will feature players from Cornell University, Ithaca College, and the greater Ithaca Community every other Wednesday for the coming month.
When: 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: free; ages 18 and up
Laughing Matters
Comedian Nate Bargatze will bring “The Raincheck Tour” to Ithaca. The native of Tennessee is known for his podcast “Nateland,” which tackles “the meaningless issues that we face day to day to give listeners a much-needed mental break from fighting the good fight.” He also has appeared on most late-night talk shows, and in 2015 released his debut special “Full Time Magic” and debut album “Yelled at By a Clown,” followed more specials on Netflix. Find out more here!
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16
Where: State Theatre of Ithaca
Cost: $40-$135, available online here
Guitar Troubadour
Habib Koité & Bamada will return to Central New York. A native of Mali who’s been compared to Eric Clapton and JJ Cale, the guitarist has drawn raves from Bonnie Raitt, who proclaimed, “first there was Hendrix, then Stevie Ray, and now Habib.” His latest release, “Kharifa,” was recorded entirely in Bamako. “The sound of Mali, its rich and diversified musical traditions, and its instruments permeate the music of this superb project. It can be said that the Malian guitarist has matured, evolved, while once again successfully keeping one foot firmly anchored in the past. The original compositions and covers that form the backbone of this new album reflect the griot’s open spirit, his willingness to travel through the rich Malian heritage while building the foundations of a resolutely modern music, also influenced by Western rock and folk.” Find out more here!
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16
Where: Center for the Arts, Homer
Cost: $25, available online here
More Shows
The Argos Grove Trio plays jazz at the Argos Inn at 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays
Cortland Beer Company hosts Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. Wednesdays
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
Richie Stearns and Friends return to South Hill Cider at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
The Brewhouse Blues Jam returns to Hopshire Farm and Brewery at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
The Shorty George will host its weekly swing dance at the Community School of Music and Arts at 6-10 p.m. Thursday ($5-$15; masks required)
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to The Ridge in Lansing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Raedwald Howland-Bolton plays Bike Bar Ithaca at 7 p.m. Thursday
Cortland’s new Ake Gallery hosts “The Art of Music” open-mic series at 7 p.m. Thursdays; sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m.
Rob Ervin is at Owasco Lake Brewing in Moravia at 4-7 p.m. Friday
Adam Guinn plays Two Goats Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Friday
The High Jinks debut at Hopshire Farm and Brewery at 6-8 p.m. Friday; bringing a mix of rock, blues, country and funk
Clint Bush is at BRU64 in Cortland at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Seeing Double plays Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Taylor Buhler is at McGraw Box Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Mark Nanni is at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 6-8 p.m. Friday
The TJ Sacco Band is at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Citi Cat plays the Dryden Hotel at 7-9 p.m. Friday
Marc Ryan and Monica play the Glen Haven at 7:30 p.m. Friday
Greg McQuade returns to Cortland Beer at 8 p.m. Friday
Chestnut Grove is at the Range at 9:30 p.m. Friday
The Homer Legion will host a benefit for Pam Sutton, with live music from DNA (12-1 p.m.), Throw Down Cold (1:30-2:30 p.m.), Roger Decker (3-4 p.m.), and How’s the Soup (4:30-5:30 p.m.) throughout the event on Saturday ($7)
KilRush is at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards at 1-4 p.m. Saturday
Levi Dusseau is at Owasco Lake Brewing in Moravia at 4-7 p.m. Saturday
The Stratcat Willie and the Strays Trio plays Two Goats Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Chickenwire Parachute is at Stone Bend Farm at 5-7 p.m. Saturday
The F.A.R. Trio plays Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Clint Bush is at Summerhill Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Sam Swanson is at Homer Hops at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
The Tink Bennett 60th Birthday Celebration is at McGraw Box Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
The Midnight Mike Petroff Blues Harp Band is at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Frank and Esce are at Heuga’s Alpine in Tully at 7-10 p.m. Saturday
The X'Plozionz return to Cortland Beer at 8 p.m. Saturday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to Homer Hops at 1 p.m. Sunday
The Nelson Brothers are at the Cortland Country Music Park at 2-5 p.m. Sunday ($8)
SingTrece plays Two Goats Brewing at 4 p.m. Sunday
The Cousins play the Farm to Concert Dinner at the Homer Center for the Arts at 5 p.m. Sunday
Marc Ryan plays at the Bluewater Grill in Skaneateles at 5 p.m. Sunday
DJ Juno returns to Deep Dive at 8 p.m. Sunday
Delaques returns to the Downstairs for a show featuring an art installation by Brent Perkins at 9-11 p.m. Sunday ($5-$10 sliding scale)
The Center for the Arts in Homer hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 7-9 p.m. Tuesday
The Argos Grove Trio plays jazz at the Argos Inn at 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays
Cortland Beer Company hosts Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. Wednesdays
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
Regional Shows
Nov. 8, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Abilene Bar & Lounge, Rochester
Nov. 9, Billy Strings, Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
Nov. 9, John Mulaney, Kodak Center, Rochester
Nov. 10, Marshall Tucker Band, Del Lago Resort, Waterloo
Nov. 10, Champagne Drip, Westcott Theater, Syracuse
Nov. 11, Nefesh Mountain, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
Nov. 11, Ron White, Del Lago Resort, Waterloo
Nov. 11, Cycles and the Unknown Woodsmen, Funk ‘n Waffles, Syracuse
Nov. 11, Vanessa Collier, Abilene Bar & Lounge, Rochester
Nov. 11, Cole Swindell, Turning Stone Events Center, Verona
Nov. 11, The Surfrajettes with Televisionaries, The Bug Jar, Rochester
Nov. 11, Andy Frasco & The U.N. and Little Stranger, Water Street Music Hall, Rochester
Nov 12, Dokken, Touch of Texas, Binghamton
Nov. 12, Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
Nov. 12, Paul Anka, Del Lago Resort, Waterloo
Nov. 12, Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Corning Museum of Glass
Nov. 13, MC Lars with Fight Dragons and Schaffer the Darklord, The Bug Jar, Rochester
Nov. 14, Will Hoge and Dave Hause, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
Nov. 16, Dan Novarro, 443 Social Club, Syracuse