Tennis comes to Homer, the Diana Leigh Quartet pays tribute to Billie Holiday, the Spells make their debut, and the Electrozone hosts a massive noise show. Plus, Park Doing releases his new album, and Front & Main releases their new single!
Note: the events are listed below in chronological order, in two separate sections.
Tennis, anyone?
Tennis – the duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley – will bring its “Pollen” tour to Central New York. Their 2020 album “Swimmer” featured the singles “Need Your Love” and “Runner”; it was followed by their latest album, “Pollen,” released earlier this year.
Kate Bollinger, a singer-songwriter from Charlottesville, Virginia, will open the show. Her debut EP “Look at it in the Light” came out in 2022.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer Cost: $30, available online here
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 months.
When: 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 5
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: free; ages 18 and up
Red Hot
Simply Red returns for another pop-up event at South Hill Cider, with chef Samantha Buyskes dishing up her famous fried chicken and catfish from Mama Red’s Comfort Kitchen. Live music will be provided by the Rongo Band featuring Richie Stearns, Sam Schmidt, Ben Gould, Rosie Newton, and Steve Selin. “For many years Steve played music with Richie Stearns at Chef Sam's restaurant Simply Red in Trumansburg, at Sheldrake Point Winery and at Red Newt Cellars. She is bringing her recipes and Steve will play the string-band music that he loves!” All items will be available à la carte until she runs out; take-out will be available, as will indoors and outdoors seating, depending on the weather.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday
Where: South Hill Cider
Cost: free, but donations welcome; separate cost for the food
Songs to Share
Dan Forsyth of Driftwood hosts Songwriter’s Night at Hopshire, a series taking place every first Thursday of the month at Hopshire Farms and Brewery: “This is an opportunity for songwriters to share their craft with each other. Bring a song you are working on, it doesn’t have to be complete, to get input from your peers. All are welcome to come listen respectfully.”
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Hopshire Farms and Brewery, Dryden
Cost: free
In the Spotlight
Hosted by DJ ha-MEEN, Deep Dive continues with the third edition of its new monthly Open Stage Night. “Vocal arts, dancing, playing instruments, comedy, poetry, acting, mini-lectures, etc. — it's your stage! We welcome all performance and artistic talents... within reason. All performers should sign up here in order to be guaranteed a slot. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed a slot. Make sure you sign up no later than NOON on Open Stage Night! Any sign-ups after then will be considered a walk-in. Please text Open Stage Night's host, DJ ha-MEEN, at 607-227-4295 with questions.”
When: 7-10 p.m. Thursday (the first Thursday of each month)
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: free; open to 18+
A Bash for Billie
The Diana Leigh Quartet will host the “Billie Holiday Birthday Bash” in tribute to the legendary vocalist. “Join the Diana Leigh Quartet as we celebrate the late great Lady Day on her birthday! All Billie songs, all night long!” Leigh will be joined by Jerry Hilliker, Stu Z, and Keith Evan Green.
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday
Where: Seven Of Jazz Lounge & Restaurant
Cost: No cover charge, but tips are always appreciated
Bringing the Noise
The Electrozone returns to Forest City Lodge 180 to present “an unbelievably massive noise show.” The lineup includesniku daruma (Pittsburgh), Yotzeret Sheydim (Pittsburgh), Ragk (Fargo, N.D.), Machine Moon (Syracuse), Scab Addict (Ithaca), and Phantom Project (Ithaca), with visuals by Skeleton Hands. “Do we even have to tell you not to miss this?”
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Forest City Lodge 180
Cost: $10-$15 sliding scale
Ready for Release
“Come join with Park Doing to celebrate the release of his LP ‘The Origin of Radar’! Park will be bringing his turntable and playing records that inspired the album and will also be performing songs from the album. Park is a two-time Rock Record of the Year award winner and an Avant Rock Record of the Year award winner from The Ithaca Journal. Come to dance or ponder – it's up to you!” Featuring cover art and a bonus collage print by Guided By Voices frontman Robert Pollard, the album is available here.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: no cover!
Burnin’ Down the House
Deep Dive will host the “HOUSE PARTY dancey & arty,” featuring a variety of performers include: Lil Stupid Ass (acid dumpster fire); Vision (proper tech house); DJ Rob Haze (techno); Proper Philth (house); Highstone (tech house/acid); Fisticuffs (house); RadarRadar x DJ Double A (deep house/scratches/breaks). The event also will feature Visual Art by Phillip Donovan; Live LED & Fire Spinning by Frost & Ember Fire Spinners; and Live Painting by SensEmilia.
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10
Body Talk
The CSMA will host “Music and The Body Connection: For Musicians Of Any Skill Level Of Any Instrument,” led by Tyler Hathaway. “In this workshop, you'll discover how, through reconnecting with our body, we can experience new and profound ways of connecting to music and music performance. Through group exercises that are as silly as they are revelatory, you'll learn how to overcome over-intellectualizing and your inner critic and naturally connect to music-making in a deep and meaningful way.”
“Notes for attendees: Attendees should bring their own instruments and wear clothes to move freely in. For drummers, percussion instruments will be provided as options. Pianists/keyboard players, a grand piano or keyboard will be provided Amps and microphones will be provided for instruments that need it. Electronic guitarists/bassists, please bring your own connecting cables.”
To register, please fill out this form. Space is limited.
When: 12-2:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Community School of Music and Arts
Cost: pay what you can; $10 suggested donation
Dynamic Duo
Practice at Presents returns to Sacred Root with the duo of Tenzin Chopak and Emmett Scott. The pair recently released a six-song EP recorded live at Red Newt Winery last year and will follow up with a full 11-song album later this month.
Bess Greenberg, who recently released the album "Pearls" under her KidBess moniker, will open the show. (Note: Mary Lorson and Billy Cote also were originally on this bill, but had to cancel due to a conflict.)
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar
Cost: $10
Casting Spells
Featuring three of Ithaca’s top players – Eric Trichon (bass), Jay Spaker (vocals, guitar), and Brian “Willie B” Wilson (drums) – the Spells will make their debut at the Upstairs. “Born out of completely feral pandemic rock demos, we give you a heavyweight psych-rock & roll trio experience.”
Microbes, Mostly will open the show.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Upstairs
Cost: cover charge
Bound from Baltimore
The Joey Harkum Band returns to The Range in Ithaca on Saturday. “For his entire life, Joey Harkum has been strumming a guitar and after a decade of touring as the lead singer and songwriter of Baltimore-based band Pasadena, he released his debut solo album, ‘Love and Labor,’ to critical acclaim in 2016. Known for his deep and poignant lyrics telling stories of joy, love, loss and sadness, Joey brings the human experience to life through his relentless tour schedule that culminated in the release of ‘Live at Buffalo Iron Works’ in 2018. 2022 brought the release of his newest full-length album ‘Salt and Tar’ in April of 2022. “
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Range
Cost: $10
Killa Dilla
DJ Annatto, “the beats and vinyl mastermind, is taking over the joint for the first four Saturdays of April, each with a unique and unforgettable theme that will blow your mind. Annatto and friends' ‘April Jewels’ offers electrifying music and immersive entertainment in an intimate listening room with a high-quality atmosphere and libations.”
This weekend’s show will “celebrate the life and music of one of the most influential hip-hop producers of all time, J Dilla, at ‘Turn It Up: One for Dilla.’ Nine of Ithaca's premier virtuosos debut as Dilla Gents to deliver live renditions of some of Dilla's rarest and best work. They'll bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, and soul in an homage to the one and only Jay Dee. A tribute DJ set by Annatto and beats by Solid Snake Beater finish out the evening. Get ready to hear some of the greatest beats of yesterday and tomorrow in an intimate listening room ambiance… Come prepared to turn it up, fall in love, and do it for Dilla!”
When: 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: sliding scale $5-$10
Underground Jazz
ICU continues its monthly residency, as “jazz groups from Cornell University and Ithaca College join forces for a night of Jazz, jamming, and community on the second Sunday of February, March, and April with special guests.
When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: donations welcome
Angry Practice
Practice at Presents will host its first show at Angry Mom Records. “Get ready for a crazy night of music from The Sound That Ends Creation (TX grind), Sunflo’er (Potsdam mathcore), and Cobra Cadaver (Ithaca heavy rock).”
Open to all ages.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Angry Mom Records
Cost: $10
Water Music
“steady state / transient flow is a sound and performance installation consisting of water-driven sound instruments created by John Eagle. The instruments, connected in one continuous water cycle, create a physical environment which determines the sonic behavior. Using pipes, tubing, valves, rocks, bottles, containers, and electronic sound components, the installation creates a variable water flow and produces an electroacoustic sound environment. The dynamics of the system, along with the interventions of performers at times, create different types of flow over time.” Eagle is joined by musicians Emily Call and Ford Fourqurean to perform with the installation throughout the week.
The installation is available to view in the Olive Tjaden Gallery inside Tjaden Hall on the Cornell Arts Quad. Short performances will occur daily at 12:30 pm and 4:30 p.m. except Tuesday, April 11, which will include a short performance at 12:30 p.m. and a longer performance at 5:30 p.m.
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, April 10-14
Where: Olive Tjaden Gallery inside Tjaden Hall, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all
Ready for Release
Featuring Michael Wu and Paul Shotwell, the recently formed Southern Tier soul-rock band Front & Main will mark the debut of its first single, “Watching the Star,” with an online release event. The Lyric Video will debut on YouTube and Facebook; the single will be available for streaming from Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, YouTube, and Bandcamp.
When: 9 a.m. Tuesday
Where: online
Cost: free
Blues Underground
The East-West Blues Band returns to pay tribute to the mid-60s-era Paul Butterfield Blues Band as well as other classic Chicago blues artists like Little Walter, Muddy Waters, James Cotton, and Howlin’ Wolf. The band features some of Ithaca’s top players, including Barry Miller, Mike Wellen, Mike Shaw, Mike Vitucci, and Walt Lorenzut.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $5
Past Meets Present
Cornell’s Midday Music for Organ series continues as Anna Steppler presents a program titled “Modern Fantasy,” with music by Ligeti, Demessieux, and Eben. “Bringing the early 18th-century style Anabel Taylor organ into the present day, Steppler’s concert pays homage to the baroque past in modernist and contemporary idioms, exploring the versatility and expressive potential of this 21st-century instrument.”
When: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12
Where: Anabel Taylor Chapel, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all
They’re Back!
The Cornell Glee Club, conducted by Joe Lerangis, performs its “Return from Tour” concert for the Ithaca community.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12
Where: Sage Chapel, Cornell
Cost: free and open to all
Going Galactic
The Galactic Escort Service returns, this time every other Wednesday at Deep Dive, promising “another epic journey through sonic cosmology.” Core players include Tenzin Chopak, Emmett Scott, Michael Schuler, Josh Oxford, and Ashley Ickes, who create improvisations on a variety of instruments.
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 12
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $5
More Shows
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
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
Fresh Vintage is at Scale House Brewing at 6 p.m. Wednesday
Sandra Esparza is at Salt Point Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
Sacred Root Kava Bar and Tea Lounge hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday
The Salsa Night Dance Partyreturns to the Range at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Robert Beck is at Atwater Vineyards at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
Pat and Don are at Cortland Beer Company at 6 p.m. Thursday
Scott B Adams hosts Open Mic Night at the Scale House Brewery at 6-9 p.m. Thursday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to the Ridge in Lansing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
The Jesse Collins Trio plays Bike Bar Ithaca at 7-10 p.m. Thursday
Joe Lule is at Grist Iron Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Friday
SingTrece is at Two Goats Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Friday
Telephone Party is at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday, followed by Silent Disco at 9-11 p.m.
Jake Desormo is at Homer Hops at 6-8 p.m. Friday
M3 is at McGraw Box Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Friday
The Janet Batch Trio is at Hopshire Farm and Brewery at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Second Breakfast is at BRU64 at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul are at Scale House Brewing at 6:30 p.m. Friday
Caleb Liber is at the Dryden Hotel at 7-9 p.m. Friday
The Cousins are at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Friday
Cass and the Bailout Crew are at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards at 1-4 p.m. Saturday
The Jimmy Jam Band is at Treleaven Winery at 2-5 p.m. Saturday
The John Liuzzo Band plays “Bockfest” at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 4-7 p.m. Saturday
The Tarps Duo is at Summerhill Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Adam Parker is at McGraw Box Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Tom Chamberlain is at Two Goats Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Roger Decker plays Brewer’s Kitchen at Taproom at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Joe Kaplan is at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Jon Rogalia is at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Levi and the Wranglers are at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Saturday
Scuba Jerry is at the John Barleycorn in Owego at 8 p.m. Saturday
Tailor Made is at Poor Shots in Berkshire at 8 p.m. Saturday
The Janet Batch Trio is at Two Goats Brewing at 4-7 p.m. Sunday
Elizabeth Seldin will host Open Mic Night at Brookton’s Market at 5-7 p.m. Tuesday (sign up beginning at 4:30 p.m.)
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
The Westy hosts its new Open Mic Night at 9 p.m. Tuesdays
The Argos Grove trio – Joey Arcuri, Owen Erickson, Andrew Carroll – plays jazz at Bar Argos at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday CANCELED!
Jesse Collins and Friends host the Sandwich Sessions at Brookton’s Market at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Greg Neff is at Scale House Brewing at 6 p.m. Wednesday
Sacred Root Kava Bar and Tea Lounge hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday
The Salsa Night Dance Partyreturns to the Range at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Regional Shows
April 5, Strawberry Girls, Lost Horizon, Syracuse
April 5, Bass Drum of Death, Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo
April 6, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Lost Horizon, Syracuse
April 6, Anvil, Empire Underground, Albany
April 6, Chase Rice, Touch of Texas, Binghamton
April 7, Driftwood, The L, Horseheads
April 8, Aaron Lewis, Del Lago Resort, Waterloo
April 8, Papadosio and Space Bacon, Westcott Theater, Syracuse
April 8, The Kicks, Lost Horizon, Syracuse
April 13, Stillhouse Junkies, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
April 13, The Nth Power, Deep Dive, Ithaca
April 13, Pink Talking Fish, Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo
April 13, Nu Metal Madness Tour 2 with Adema, Hed(pe), Crazytown, and Tantric, Kegs Canalside, Jordan
April 13, Chase Rice, Empire Live, Albany
April 14, Morbid Angel, Empire Live, Albany
April 14, Alice Howe and Freebo, May Memorial UU Society
April 14, Old Dominion, MVP Arena, Albany
April 14, Michael Ray, Del Lago Resort, Waterloo
April 14, Jeff Dunham, Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton
April 14, Red Hot Chili Peppers with The Strokes and King Princess, JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse
