Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a host of Celtic-flavored shows, welcome home former Ithacans Kathy Ziegler and KJOSTAD, and get a taste of Louisiana with Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble. Plus, Enter the Haggis and James McMurtry return for sold-out concerts, and Vicious Fishes and Jasperoo host album-release shows! And explore the life of the late, great Ronnie James Dio with his friends and former bandmates.
Note: the events are listed below in chronological order, in two separate sections.
Singing Strings
Ariana Kim performs a recital titled “Songs of Scotland,” including Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy” with pianist Kerry Mizrahi, followed by a set of Scottish airs and fiddle tunes with guest fiddlers from bluegrass band String Theory.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16
Where: Moakley House, Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Cornell University
Cost: free and open to all
Happy Homecoming
Former Ithacan Kathy Ziegler (Donna the Buffalo, Piano Creeps, Morningwood) returns from the Netherlands “for one night only for this special show featuring her and some of her closest musical Ithaca friends!” She adds: “I am coming to town and taking the opportunity to share music with you and play with friends and just soak up the Ithaca vibes that I miss so much. Lots of special people joining me: Rich DePaolo, Sera Smolen, Billy Cote, Mary Lorson, Jennie Stearns......maybe more?”
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Bar & Tea Lounge
Cost: small cover/donation
Perfect Pair
Deep Dive will host the double bill of Dogs in a Pile and Hayley Jane. New Jersey-based Dogs in a Pile blends funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia to create “a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.” Hayley Jane draws inspiration from a variety of places, including pop, musical theater, folk, blues, soul, and more. “a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.”
When: 9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $16 in advance, available online here; $21 day of show (ticket price includes $1 donation to SPCA of Tompkins County)
Teen Time
“Join us for the Ithaca YEStival, the ultimate community gathering for teens! On March 17th, we're transforming Press Bay Alley & Court into a teen-friendly oasis, filled with exciting activities and spaces that cater to teen interests and needs. Whether you're into music, art, sports, or technology, there's something for everyone at YEStival. So, come on down and have a blast with other like-minded teens and create memories that will last a lifetime.
“This event is a creation of the Youth Council Ambassadors, a group of local teens with a mission to listen and speak for youth of Tompkins County.”
When: 12-5 p.m. Friday
Where: Press Bay Alley, Press Bay Court, Tompkins County Public Library
Cost: free and open to all
Piano Men
The Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards Salon will present “Schubert’s Incomplete Piano Sonatas, featuring pianists Roger Moseley and Malcolm Bilson. ”Schubert wrote ten sonatas that are regularly performed and recorded today, and another 9 to 11 sonatas that are considered ‘incomplete.’ The majority of the ‘incomplete’ movements are actually fully worked out; it is simply not clear which of them belong together to form a sonata. Malcolm Bilson and Roger Moseley will perform several incomplete movements alongside two completed ones.”
When: 5 p.m. Friday
Where: A.D. White House, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all
Celtic Fire
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Hopshire welcomes back Three Stone Fire, a quartet playing songs from Ireland and Scotland. “Archaic folk with fire by using voices, guitar, and fiddle to sing stories of the high seas and twists of fate. Celtic, English, and American traditional songs that you most likely have never heard, but should!” Fire Dawgs BBQ will offer a corned beef and cabbage-themed menu to continue the festivities
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday
Where: Hopshire Farm and Brewery
Cost: free; donations welcome
Let’s Dance!
Drank the Gold returns for a St. Patrick’s concert and dance at TCFA. Hailing from Saratoga Springs, Oona Grady (fiddle/viola/vocals) and James Gascoyne (guitar/banjo/vocals) play and sing North Atlantic dance tunes and folk songs.
“Steeped in Irish music for as far back as she can remember, Oona spent many years living in Cork, Ireland, where she honed her skills as a fiddle player and Irish music specialist. Upon moving back to her hometown of Ithaca, NY, Oona immersed herself in the local traditional music scene and incorporated old time and Cajun tunes into her repertoire.
“Growing up outside Louisville, KY, James was surrounded by music from an early age; radio, vinyl records, church music, and live concerts were a part of daily life. Finding his own musical style as an adult, James always keeps his ears open for sounds – new, old, familiar, or strange. While singing and playing guitar and banjo with Drank The Gold, he delves into the traditions of American old-time and Irish dance tunes, while keeping true to his borderless, experimental musical roots.”
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday
Where: Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts
Cost: $15 in advance, available online here; $20 at the door
St. Patrick’s Sounds
Winter Village Music and Arise & Go will host an evening of traditional and melodic music in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The evening will begin with a happy hour reception at La Tourelle’s lobby bar at 6 p.m. “Come early, save your seats and enjoy some local wine, beer, or cider. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a short set of Bluegrass and Western and Parisian Swing by Paris Texas, followed by a longer set of Irish tunes performed by headliner Arise & Go.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: La Tourelle
Cost: $20-$25, available online here
Triple Threat
Local Americana favorites JP Payton (Freight), Dustin Stuhr (Chickenwire Parachute), and Michael Callahan (Mortal Combine) for “a night of trading some of their finest songs.” Proceeds go to the Downstairs programming fund.
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10
Ready for Release
Trumansburg swamp rockers Vicious Fishes will celebrate” the release of their new EP, “All the Time,” the follow-up to their 2021 album "Saturnalia Sweats.” They’ll be joined by local banjo legend Richie Stearns and Binghamton-based Underground River.
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $9 in advance, available online here; $15 day of show
We Rock
The Homeville Museum will host “Ronnie James Dio: Stories & Photos from Bandmates & Lifelong Friends,” in tribute to the Cortland native who went on to become one of the greatest singers in hard rock and heavy metal. The talk will feature Dick Bottoff, David “Rock” Feinstein, Harold “Butch” Hyde, and Mickey Lee Soule; you’ll also be able to view the Homeville Museum’s new display of Ronnie Dio artifacts.
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday
Where: CNY Living History Center, 4386 US Rte. 11, Cortland
Cost: $10 for adults; $9 for seniors & AAA members; $5 for ages 6-18; Free for members, AD military, and children 5 & under. Admission includes tours of the CNY Living History Center museums: Homeville, Brockway, Tractors of Yesteryear.
Mighty Wind
Conducted by James Spinazzola, the Cornell Wind Symphony will present a program that includes Roberto Sierra’s Tumbao, Holst’s First Suite in E-flat, and a Dave Grusin arrangement of the Prologue from Bernstein’s West Side Story. The Wind Symphony premieres a new work by Josh Biggs with pianist Thomas Feng as soloist, and pieces by Adam Gorb and Charles Mingus round out the concert. John Haines-Eitzen (cello), James Spinazzola (soprano saxophone), and Greg Evans (drums) also perform soloist roles.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Cost: free and open to all Event Info
Crossing Borders
“The Cornell Department of Music welcomes leading gamelan musicians in the U.S. to join the Cornell Gamelan Ensemble for a klenengan, a long and relatively informal gathering that accommodates the temporal expansiveness of Javanese gamelan music. Audience members are free to come and go, to enjoy snacks, and even to chat quietly with one another. The relaxed atmosphere fosters a mood in which focused concentration is tempered by an equal sense of calm and comfort. Though the event begins informally at 4 p.m., the main portion of the public event will begin at 8 p.m. Dedicated to the memory of two masters, Ki Saguh Hadi Raharjo and Nyi Panut, this klenengan is directed by their son, Darsono Hadiraharjo. Darsono has traveled widely as a teacher and performer of music as well as a puppet master (dhalang) in Europe, the U.S., and Asia. In the U.S., Darsono has been appointed as an artist-in-residence at several institutions, including Wesleyan University, Smith College, Tufts University, Bates College, and Cornell.”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday (4 p.m. informal start)
Where: Lincoln Hall B20, Cornell University
Cost: free and open to all
Event Info (4 p.m.)
Event Info (8 p.m.)
Working It Out
The Electrozone returns with another cool event: “Learn DJing and Music Making with Jason Leifer,” a workshop for aspiring electronic artists. “Whether you want to DJ or make your own music, Jason Leifer (Stepwriterun) will explain a few different ways to get into DJ-ing and music making for studio and live performance using iPads, Software, and hardware synthesizers, including modular synthesis. You do not need to spend a lot of money to get into making music and performing, but you can, and it’s easy to get caught up in the gear instead of making music.” After the workshop, Stepwriterun will be performing a set with Delivery System and Tumblz at 8 p.m.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday (8 p.m. show)
Where: Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar
Cost: $5-$10
On The Edge
Ithaca Underground brings its first show to the new Angry Mom Records loft with Georgie, Garden of Evil-doers, Silver Rein, and Magz1lla.
When: 8-11 p.m. Saturday
Where: Angry Mom Records
Cost: $8-$10
Haunting Sounds
Deep Dive welcomes the double bill of Ghost Funk Orchestra and Abby Jeanne on Saturday night. The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Seth Applebaum, Ghost Funk Orchestra “draws upon sonic devices of mid-century exotica and the succinct but dense arranging style of the leaders of the pop orchestras which dominated the hit parades of the 60s and early 70s.” Their latest album is “A New Kind of Love.”
A NYC-based multimedia artist, Abby Jeanne has released several singles that blend influences from funk, soul, retro pop, and psychedelia.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $15 in advance, available online here; day of show, $20
Art+Music
A concert that explores the intersection of art and music in a joint concert will be presented by the Cornell Chamber Orchestra and the Ithaca High School (IHS) Orchestra. The backdrop for this concert will feature multimedia artwork inspired by the music and created by the IHS art department. Come celebrate the collaboration of the Cornell and IHS Chamber Orchestras, under the batons of Kirsten Marshall and Jonathan Fleischman.”
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bailey Hall, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all
Ready for Release
Jasperoo – the duo of Mary Beth and John Bunge – will present a release show celebrating their new album, “The Players Come Again,” which includes original and traditional music. The Bunge's, who are longtime local residents, will be joined by some special guests on fiddle and banjo for this farewell concert, which is their last Ithaca show before they relocate from Ithaca to the Hudson Valley.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday (reception at 2:30 p.m.)
Where: Camilla Schade Studio of the Cherry Arts, 130 Cherry St., Ithaca
Cost: donations welcome
Event Info
In Session
Traonach and Friends continue their Live Irish Music Session on alternating Sundays at the Watershed, continuing in the fine tradition of their much-beloved sessions at the Argos, The Chapter House, and Micawbers.
When: 5-8 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Watershed
Cost: free; donations welcome
Good Times Roll
Deep Dive will host “Mardi Gras in March,” featuring Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble as well as a pre-show dinner. “’Mardi Gras in March’ delivers the tastes and textures, rhythms and grooves of the Creole people and culture of SW Louisiana to you. Enjoy a Creole dinner and a show or just come to the show and dance some zydeco with Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble! Dinner will be provided by Rochester-based Creole restaurant, The French Quarter, and is included in the dinner and a show ticket price.”
When: 5 p.m. (dinner) and 7 p.m. (show) Sunday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: Dinner & a show ticket: $40 ADV/$50 DOS (limited availability); Show ticket: $20 ADV/$25 DOS. Both are available online here!
Swing Time
Village Swing returns to downtown Ithaca, with locals Wayne Gottlieb (vocals, guitar), Brian Earle (clarinet), and Harry Aceto (bass) joining forces for an evening of jazz. Proceeds go to the Downstairs programming fund.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10/pay what you can
Songs from the Road
Texas-based singer-songwriter James McMurtry returns to Ithaca for a sold-out show. He’s touring to promote his latest album, “The Horses and the Hounds,” and also will draw from his acclaimed catalog that dates back to the late 1980s. “Austin’s Asian-Americana Sweetheart” BettySoo opens the show.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Hangar Theatre, Ithaca
Cost: SOLD OUT; go here to get on the wait list
Remembering Leon
Deep Dive will host a “Remembrance for Leon Arguello,” as friends and fellow musicians share memories and music on the one-year anniversary of Leon’s passing. The lineup includes Kevin Kinsella, The 86ers, Pierce Walsh, Joey Dugan, Drew Kiddoo, Max Moses, Dan Aloi, Amanda Marie, and more.
“Leon was a multi-talented musician, singer/songwriter, and producer who was also a catalyst and collaborator to many. Established in his honor, the Leon Arguello Memorial Fund will support musicians with financial contributions directly toward recording and production costs.”
When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: donations
Bring the Noise
Angry Mom Records will host an eclectic show headlined by KJOSTAD, the project of ex-Ithacan and New Forces label head Stefan Aune, who returns with his “unique blend of field recordings, organic textural loops and harsh noise.” He’ll be joined by Matriarch, the project of New England’s Julia Spotts, “curator of the legendary Cold Spring Hollow house venue and crafter of brooding, droning harsh noise.” Also performing are Flesh Shuddering, Magnetic Coroner, and Eating Scabs for Protein.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Angry Mom Records
Cost: $8 for the touring artists
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, March 22
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: free; ages 18 and up
Dynamic Duo
Practice at Presents returns to The Downstairs to continue the venue’s Celebration Week, with a strong local double bill of Secret Service Men and Microbes, Mostly. Proceeds go to the Downstairs programming fund.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10/pay what you can
World Beats
The Cornell Concert Series continues its 2022-2023 season with the acclaimed duo of Amadou & Mariam. “For the past forty years, Amadou & Mariam have managed to joyfully combine their love story with a musical career while becoming famous ambassadors for Malian music, and African music, all around the world. They’ve played the world’s biggest festivals, from Coachella to Glastonbury, and opened for bands such as Coldplay and the Scissor Sisters. By enriching their Afro-pop with new pigments, and by introducing to the world the richness and subtleties of African music, the duo has brought African music to the charts and to the dance floor.”
When: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23
Where: Bailey Hall, Cornell University
Cost: $19-39; available online here
More Shows
Rena Guinn and Joe Lule return to Atwater Vineyards at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
Richie Stearns and Friends are at South Hill Cider at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
Endres and the Manurevers are at Brookton’s Market at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday
Scott B Adams hosts Open Mic Night at the Scale House Brewery at 6-9 p.m. Thursday
Pat and Don are at Cortland Beer Company at 6 p.m. Thursday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to Crossroads Bar and Grille in Lansing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
DJ Heather Sandford comes out of retirement for Atlas Bowl’s Vinyl Night at 7-10 p.m. Thursday
Two Horse Johnson is at Two Goats Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Friday
DaProf N Starr are at Lucky Hare Brewing in Hector at 5 p.m. Friday
The Shenanigan Brothers (aka Marc Ryan and Tink Bennett) are at Summerhill Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Friday
Levi Dusseau is at Owasco Lake Brewing in Moravia at 5-8 p.m. Friday
Roger Decker is at McGraw Box Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Friday
Rachel Beverly is at Barnstormer Winery at 5:30 p.m. Friday
Mark Douglas plays at Heuga’s Alpine in Tully at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Tim Herron and The Great Blue are at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Rocco Rich and Aaron Craig are at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Kilrush is at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday; Silent Disco follows at 9 p.m.
Joe Lule, Rena Guinn, and Friends are at Scale House Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Rev Ezra is at Salt Point Brewing at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday
Chasing Neon is at Britches’ Dance Bar in Auburn at 7-10 p.m. Friday
Bad Alibi is at Garrett’s Brewing Company in Trumansburg at 7-10 p.m. Friday
The F.A.R. Trio is at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Friday
Delaques returns to Sacred Root Kava Bar & Tea Lounge at 9-11 p.m. Friday for “a night of funky, jazzy goodness.” ($5-$10 sliding scale)
Virgil Cain is at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards at 1-4 p.m. Saturday, followed by Kilrush at 5-8 p.m.
The GillMuir Girls are at Rock Stream Vineyard at 12-4 p.m. Saturday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to Chateau Dusseau in Locke at 3 p.m. Saturday
Rocko Dorsey is at Aurora Brewing Company at 5-7 p.m. Saturday
Jim VanDeuson is at Summerhill Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Kyle Perkins is at Grist Iron Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Garlic.band is at Two Goats Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
The Jesse Collins Quartet is at Brookton’s Market at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
The Jess Novak Band is at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 5-7 p.m. Saturday
Band by the River is at McGraw Box Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Roger Decker is at Brewer’s Kitchen and Tap Room at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
The Ende Brothers are at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Kevin Ludwig and Jordan Loretz are at Treleaven Winery at 6-9 p.m. Saturday ($5)
John West and Ted Romer are at the Hiawatha Inn in Truxton at 7-9 p.m. Saturday
Joey Arcuri, Owen Erickson, and Zach Knewstub play at Seven Of Jazz Lounge at 7-10 p.m. Saturday
Bob Holz and A Vision Forward are at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Saturday
Dirtroad Ruckus are at Goody's Lake Como Inn at 8 p.m. Saturday
Circus Owl and Mortal Combine join forces at the Downstairs at 8:30 p.m. Saturday
The Inner Crazy is at Six Mile Creek Vineyard at 1-3 p.m. Sunday
McArdell and Westers are at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Calya Lea and Pierce Walsh are at Two Goats Brewing at 4-7 p.m. Sunday
The Center for the Arts in Homer hosts Open Mic Night at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Auburn Public Theatre hosts Open Mic Night at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Pianist Lily Reeves (Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, ’23) plays works by Clara Schumann, Scriabin, and the complete Chopin Op. 28 preludes in Cornell’s Barnes Hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday
The Analogue Sons return to the Argos Warehouse at 8 p.m. Tuesday
The Westy hosts its new Open Mic Night at 9 p.m. Tuesdays
The Argos Grove trio plays jazz at Bar Argos at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Jesse Collins and Friends host the Sandwich Sessions at Brookton’s Market at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Sacred Root Kava Bar and Tea Lounge hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday
The Salsa Night Dance Party returns to the Range at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Regional Shows
March 16, Jackson Stokes, Funk N Waffles, Syracuse
March 16, Journey and Toto, KeyBank Center, Buffalo
March 16, Enter the Haggis, Center for the Arts, Homer (SOLD OUT!!)
March 16, Dervish, The Smith Opera House, Geneva
March 16, Grace Potter, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel
March 16, The Sea The Sea, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
March 17, Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem, May Memorial UU Society
March 17, Cooper Alan, The L, Horseheads (SOLD OUT!!)
March 17, That Arena Rock Show, Del Lago Resort, Waterloo
March 17, Cold, Lost Horizon, Syracuse
March 17, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
March 17, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel
March 17, Red Devil Ryders, Lux Bar, Rochester
March 18, Diamond Rio, Touch of Texas, Binghamton
March 18, Jimkata, Photo City Music Hall, Rochester
March 18, Keller Williams, Water Street Music Hall, Rochester
March 18, Aztec Two-Step, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
March 18, Stanley Jordan, Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, Canandaigua
March 18, Kansas Wine: A Tribute to Primus, Westcott Theater, Syracuse
March 19, Jerry Cantrell, Town Ballroom, Buffalo
March 20, Desmond Jones, Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo
March 21, YARN and Big Blue House, Abilene Bar and Lounge, Rochester
March 21, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy
March 22, Blue October, The L, Horseheads
March 22, Baked Shrimp, Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo
March 22, The Kid LAROI, Upstate Medical Arena at OnCenter, Syracuse
March 22, Jesse Malin and Tommy Stinson, Empire Underground, Albany
March 23, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, KeyBank Center, Buffalo
March 23, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, Landmark Theatre, Syracuse
March 23, Flashing Astonishers and Auk, Funk N Waffles, Syracuse
March 23, Bruce Hornsby, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy
March 23, Elise Trouw, Empire Underground, Albany
March 23, Hawthorne Heights, Town Ballroom, Buffalo
March 23, Bella’s Bartok and Dr. Bacon, Deep Dive, Ithaca
March 24, Picture Us Tiny, Lost Horizon, Syracuse
March 24, Baked Shrimp and Roots Collider, Funk N Waffles, Syracuse
March 23-28, 1st Annual Scott Lafaro Geneva Jazz Fest, various locations, Geneva
