30+ shows to see this week: June 15-21
Afroman comes to Ithaca, the New York Blues Festival returns to Syracuse, the Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo plays Trumansburg, and the Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series kicks off on The Commons.
Plus, dozens of other area bands are in action around the region in the coming week as we head toward the solstice and the official start of summer!
Blues in the ‘Cuse
The New York State Blues Festival returns to Chevy Court at State Fairgrounds, offering three days of blues music at free admission. A variety of national and regional acts are performing, including Fillmore Blues Band, Brandon Santini, and Blood Brothers with Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia on Thursday; Los Blancos, Southern Avenue, and Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers on Friday; and Samantha Fish ft. Jesse Dayton, Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind, Earl Slick & The Ripcords, and Brownskin Band, with the legendary Buddy Guy closing out the festival as part of his “Damn Right Farewell” tour. See the complete schedule here!
When: Thursday-Saturday
Where: Chevy Court at State Fairgrounds, Syracuse
Cost: free; VIP tickets are sold out. Parking is $10
On The Hill
South Hill Cider’s Community Concert Series continues with The Makers – the recently formed duo of Nate Silas Richardson and Lydia Garrison – and local singer-songwriter Pierce Walsh. The Makers will open with a set of their own, and then back Walsh for his set. “Pierce Walsh pulls mysterious melodic sounds from a deep place in the collective subconscious. A mix of haunting originals and hand-picked, reimagined covers, sung in a clear honest voice, that feels like a warm hug.”
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: South Hill Cider
Cost: free; donations welcome
All Abuzz
The Rena Guinn Acoustic Trio, which also features Joe Lule and Doug Henrie, will showcase tunes from the local singer-songwriter who draws on folk, old-style country, rock and roll, blues, and Americana influences. She just released her first full-length album, “Is This Now?” which you can read all about right here!
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When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday (postponed from last week)
Where: The Honeybee Embassy, Bright Raven Farm and Apiary, 4061 Swamp College Road, Trumansburg
Cost: $10; kids 12 and under get in free
Getting It Started
The Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series kicks off its 2023 season with moxy-rockers Maddy Walsh and the Blind Spots, one of Ithaca’s most popular groups. They’re led by powerhouse singer Walsh, who’s backed by some of the area’s top players. The concert series runs through Sept. 14; see the full lineup here!
(Note: last week’s concert with Bead N Bone was postponed by the smoky air; it will be rescheduled to a later date to be determined.)
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bernie Milton Pavilion, the Commons
Cost: free
Keeping It Going
After the Blind Spots show, head down the Commons to Monks, where local rock-ska-jazz favorites ¡Viva Mayhem! will play an afterparty show. The band’s recently revised lineup now includes David Baird, Jeremy Betterley, Paula Arzac Gaubeca, Kelly Studwell, and Will Hanson. Check out their latest single, “All The Things We Could Have Done,” here!
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Monks on the Commons
Cost: free
In The Groove
Deep Dive will host a multi-act bill headlined by Edge & Babi Lou, a Haitian-American duo hailing from Binghamton that blends “a multitude of genres such as Rap, R&B, Caribbean, Pop, and Rock into their own style. They have 4 LPs and a collection of singles out right now on all streaming platforms. They have 40+ live show experiences including showcases, festivals, concerts.”
They’ll be joined by Manila, “an eclectic act that features musicians from various backgrounds, taking elements from jazz, R&B, pop, and hip-hop in order to demonstrate a unique performance,” and The Supreme Soup, a Binghamton-bred hiphop artist who “has been living and breathing music his entire life.”
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10
Funky Friday
Funky Lunch Fridays return to downtown Ithaca for its second year. “Join us every Friday at noon as we bring the finest selection of funk, disco, house, and classic hiphop to the Commons. Funky Lunch Fridays is a place for young and old alike...a place to meet with friends and get your weekend started right!” Utica’s DJ Ease-One will spin at this week’s edition.
When: 12-1:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons
Cost: free
Blurring Boundaries
The Analogue Sons return to South Hill Cider to showcase their predominantly original material while sprinkling in a few choice covers that blur the boundaries among reggae, jazz, dub, soul, rock, surf, and Eastern European music. The band includes Mike Stark (keyboards), Lars Burggren (drums), Aaron Speiser (dubs, melodica), Alicia Aubin (trombone), Lee Hamilton (sax), and Jason Shegogue (guitar). DJ Hill will open the night, and the band will be followed by DJ Mateo spinning vinyl at 8:30-10 p.m.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday
Where: South Hill Cider
Cost: $10
Dynamic Duo
Local singer-songwriter Whistlin’ Dyl kicks off his “Trilogy” residency at the Downstairs for which he’ll be joined by guitarist Kyle Madrigal.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10/pay what you can
Southern Tier Blues
The Moe Town Concert Venue in Addison will an all-day blues festival featuring several area favorites, including Colin Aberdeen, Delta Mike Shaw, Ham Cannon, the East-West Blues Band, along with an All-Star Breakout. “If you like Blues then this is the place to be.” Free Camping and parking will be available.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Moe Town Concert Venue, 7222 State Route 417, Addison
Dancing for Davi
Regional rock and soul band The X’Plozionz will perform at a benefit show for Davi, who’s currently battling breast cancer. “There Will Be Food, Music, Raffles & Lots Of Love For Caring People To Show.”
When: 1:30-5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Homer Elks Lodge #2506, 82 Cortland St., Homer
Cost: donations welcome!
Bar Room Blitz
Deep Dive will host another Honky Tonk Happy Hour, which runs “the gambit of Americana music - A cheap, disreputable, and debaucherous knees-up for all you space cowboys, cow punks, and prairie pirates!” On the bill are Endres & The Manurevers
(“Extra Billy Grass, Horse Opera, & Ranch Rock”), The 86ers (“Classic Honky Tonk & Riotous Indie Rock”), and Whistlin’ Dyl (“Folk County Rock, & Artistic Nature Ballads”). Fitnell BBQ will serve up food during the show.
When: 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $5
Ready to Rock
Cortland-based classic rock favorites Tribal Revival will perform at this month’s edition of the Red Oak Music Series, an outdoor, family- friendly, free monthly music series hosted by The Lime Hollow Nature Center and the Center for the Arts of Homer running through September 2023. Performances and outdoor activities will take place at Lime Hollow’s education campus on Gracie Road.
When: 4-7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Lime Hollow Nature Center, 3277 Gracie Road, Cortland
Cost: free
Bustin’ Out
The Notorious Stringbusters return to the Ellis Hollow Community Center, where they’ll showcase their “foot stompin, stage trompin, rug cuttin, string bustin, fist pumpin, gator jumpin, sweat drippin, ass kickin, name takin, jail brakin, swamp burnin, earth turnin, truck drivin, two timin, knee slappin, face plantin, blackout inducin bluegrass.”
When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Ellis Hollow Community Center
Cost: free
Jazz Underground
The Firefly Trio – Keith Evan Green (drums), Kevin Jones (guitar), Stu Zimny (acoustic bass) – will perform an evening of jazz standards and originals, joined by local vocalist Diana Leigh for the second half of the show.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday (6:30 p.m. doors)
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $5-$10
Let’s Dance!
Big Sky Music Studio’s 2023 Concert Series continues with The Faux Paws, the trio of brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand (Great Bear) and Chris Miller (The Revelers).
“From raging fiddle tunes, to saxophone solos and unrequited love songs, the music of The Faux Paws would be hard to pin down with standard genre descriptions. The trio’s contagious groove, and feel-good melting pot folk music has been honed over ten years of playing together, and is the sound of three close friends (two of which happen to be brothers), who feel a musical kinship that transcends any stylistic limitations. Now, after nearly a decade of music making, the bi-coastal trio are releasing their self-titled debut album.”
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The Grady Girls will open the show with their infectious brand of traditional Irish music.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Sweet Land Farm CSA, 9732 Route 96, Trumansburg
Cost: $18, available online here and at the door
Sonic Spelunkers
The ElectroZone returns with a massive multi-band bill that includes Prayer Rope, Jen Kutler, Compactor, Flesh Shuddering, PHANTOM PROJECT, and Charger of Leo.
“Massive show announcement! Need we say not to be missed? We might and we hope you won't! The Worker returns to Ithaca and he's rounded up some friends! Together they will manufacture one unforgettable evening of Experimental, Noise, Industrial, Dark Ambient, and other underground sounds and sights to delight and dismay just for you! Doors at 7 p.m. Ears will start bleeding shortly after. (Results may vary, terms and conditions may apply).”
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar
Cost: $10-$15 sliding scale
Nothing but the Blūz
The Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts will present the Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo. “Valerie and Benedict Turner are ambassadors of Country Blues music and the Piedmont style of fingerpicking. Their mission is to help bring awareness to this unique aspect of African-American culture, and to the contributions of early blues artists, through performing and teaching.”
“A Piedmont Blūz concert isn’t just music – it’s an experience as they transport you back to the 1920s and 1930s, the heyday of acoustic Country Blues music. In addition to performing songs from that time frame, they introduce each piece with an interesting anecdote about either the composer, the time period, or the song itself.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts
Cost: $18 in advance, available online here; $22 at the door.
Brothers in Arms
Catskill-based favorites The Felice Brothers return to Central New York. “A folk-Americana-rock-country band with deep roots in varied genres, The Felice Brothers are lauded as ‘musician’s musicians’ and poets.” The current lineup includes Ian and James Felice along with bassist Jesske Hume (Conor Oberst, Jade Bird) and drummer Will Lawrence. Their latest album is 2021’s “From Dreams to Dust.”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer
Cost: $30, available online here and at the door
Father’s Day Fun
The recently opened Cedarwood Event Venue will kick off its inaugural Sunday Summer series with a Father's Day event. “Each week we will have rotating bands and activities. We'll always have cornhole and a spectacular bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.” This week will feature Madd Daddy, the father-daughter duo of Maddy Walsh and Ted Walsh, along with mini golf from CNY Attractions and pizza from Stone Bend Farm. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available; no outside food or beverages allowed. Space is limited and tickets are required.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cedarwood Event Venue (formerly Brews and Brats), 9632 State Route 96, Trumansburg
Cost: $5, available online here and at the door
In Session
Traonach and Friends continue their Live Irish Music Session on alternating Sundays at the Watershed, carrying on 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
Sunday Rock
Practice at Presents returns to Deep Dive with an eclectic lineup for Father’s Day. “We heard your dad likes rock and roll? Good thing we have four great bands bringing you some great music all night!” On the bill are local favorites Metasequoia and the Ilium Works along with Philly-based punks Dummy Pass and Saratoga rockers Black Tongue Reverend.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10
MAQ Attack
South Hill Cider’s Monday Night Jazz series continues this week with MAQ, a quartet that performs everything from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian bossa and folk music. The lineup includes Eric Aceto (violin), Harry Aceto (bass), Doug Robinson (guitar, vocals), Chad Lieberman (accordion), and Steve Pond (percussion). MAQ plays the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday
Where: South Hill Cider
Cost: free
Under Pressure
Angelo Paradiso (Big Mean Sound Machine, New Planets, Living Myths) continues Sound Pressure Monday,” his weekly residency at Deep Dive.
“Angelo Paradiso (multi - instrumentalist / mad scientist) brings you a VS battle that will make that tush pop and jaw drop. Man VS machine: Angelo invites a rotating cast of characters that range in instruments, names and forms to battle machine sequences, modular synths and all things sample-able. All styles from all places. All things funky. No computers, just humans. Bring your dancing shoes, your party hat, and dial 1-800-NOREQUESTS.”
This week, he’ll be joined by Aaron Fumarola, drummer for Maddy Walsh and the Blind Sports.
When: 8 p.m. Monday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10
Solstice Songs
Community song leaders Elisa S. Keeler and Tracy LJ Robertson will present an interactive concert in Stewart Park. “Elisa will invite us to join her in original songs in theme of the summer solstice. Tracy will offer Circle Songs and improvised creations. Together they’ll weave us through a song filled, soulful, community journey that honors the return of light!” This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Ithaca Community Dance.
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Stewart Park, Large Pavilion
Cost: Suggested Donation: $20 online or $25 at the door.
High above Cayuga’s Waters
Rap legend Afroman comes to Ithaca, ready to drop his trademark hits such as his 2000’s single "Because I Got High" and 2001’s single "Crazy Rap." (Both songs were featured on his album 2001 “The Good Times.”) Born Joseph Edgar Foreman, the 48-year-old Mississippi native is not only a rapper, but also singer, songwriter, political candidate, and comedian. His latest releases are 2022’s “Lemon Pound Cake” and 2023’s “Famous Player.” And he has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race!
Opening the show are Syracuse’s The Frank White Experience: Tribute to Notorious B.I.G and the recently formed local collective 607-SoS.
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (doors at 6:30)
Where: LakeWatch Inn, 1636 E. Shore Dr., Ithaca
Cost: $25 in advance, available online here; $35 day of show
Lotsa Laughs
Deep Dive launches its bi-weekly comedy night, "Dive Into Comedy,” produced by Comedy On The Commons. “Brace yourselves for waves of laughter every other Wednesday, as the stand-up scene in Ithaca takes a deep dive into humor! Your hosts for the night, Mike Stewart and Andre ‘Pnut’ Williams, promise to keep your spirits afloat with their unique styles. Mike, known for his sharp wit and original observations, has been making waves on the comedy scene with his relatable humor. And what can we say about Pnut? Though relatively new on the comedy scene, his rich life experiences and unique perspective guarantee plenty of laughs and food for thought.
"So mark your calendars, call your friends, and get ready to dive into a night filled with laughter, good vibes, and the most diverse comedy acts in town. Who knows? You might even discover your new favorite comedian!”
When: 6:30 p.m. every other Wednesday
Where: Deep Dive
Celebrating the Solstice
Join String Theory in Concert on the Summer Solstice - the longest day of 2023 - at Triphammer Arts' Drive-In Outdoor Theatre overlooking Cayuga Lake. String Theory features Ariana Kim (violin), Rick Manning (mandolin & fiddle), Tim Ball (fiddle), Tom Hodgson (guitar) and Dave Davies (bass) performing a variety of string music - bluegrass, classical, swing, folk, and old time.
When: 7-8:45 p.m. Wednesday
Where: CRS Barn Studio, N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca
Cost: $10 at the door
Bring the Noise
The ElectroZone presents another cool noise show, headlined by Minnesota-based acts Nursing Death and Ambigere. “This will be a night of mayhem and music. Wraith and Milk Cousin offer up a sweet sampling of supporting sounds. Skeleton Hands will stun your eyes. Who knows? There might even be a surprise or two.”
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Angry Mom Records
Cost: $10
Four on the Floor
The Paul Merrill Quartet will bring its top-shelf jazz to downtown Ithaca. “Trumpeter, composer, and band leader Paul Merrill is a proud member of the Upstate New York music scene. He toured internationally with Phil Woods and Half Pint and nationally with John Brown’s Body. Merrill performs locally with the fusion trio Electrolyte, the CNY Jazz Orchestra, the Salt City Jazz Collective, Plan Z, the Mactet, and Jeff Stockham’s Jazz Horn Legacy Sextet. He has backed up vocalists such as Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Freda Payne, and Frank Sinatra Jr., and performed with Delfeayo Marsalis, Javon Jackson, and Johnny Griffin on the festival stage. He is joined by local legend and educator Steve Brown on guitar (Chuck Mangione, Jimmy Smith, and Ray Charles), Andrew Battles on electric bass (Comb Down and Plan Z), and drummer Owen Erickson (Jonathan Thomas, Max Childs, and Dino Losito).”
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: “$5 medium, $10 large, $15 SUPERSIZE”
Going Galactic
The Galactic Escort Service returns every other Wednesday to 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, June 21
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $5
More Shows
Davey O is at Grist Iron Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
Brian Hughes is at Scale House Brewery at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Erin and the Backwoods Blues Project are at Six Mile Creek Vineyard at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Marc Ryan is at Mangia Stattizitto in Cortland at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Pat and Don are at Cortland Beer Company at 6 p.m. Thursday
Louiston is at Atwater Vineyards at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to The Ridge in Lansing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Dave Turner plays Bagley’s Winery at 5-8 p.m. Friday
Chickenwire Parachute is at Liquid State Brewing North in Romulus at 5-7:30 p.m. Friday
The Developments are at Seneca Cheese Company at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday
The Roll the Dice Band is at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday
Roger Decker plays Trax at Greek Peak at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Flea Circus is at Brookton’s Market at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Scratched Vinyl is at Hopshire Farms and Brewery at 6-8 p.m. Friday
The Kitestring Duo is at Summerhill Brewing at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Clint Bush plays the McGraw Box Brewing Company at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Quona Hudson is at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Cruise Control is at Treleaven Winery at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Cielle on Solid Ground are at Two Goats Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
F.A.R. Trio is at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Bob Keefe and the Surf Renegades are at Scale House Brewery at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Madd Daddy is at the Finger Lakes Cider House at 6-9 p.m. Friday
The Tarps play Wagner Vineyards at 6:30 p.m. Friday
Tim Herron is at the Glen Haven at 7-10 p.m. Friday
Trick Shot is at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Friday
Proper Philth spins “dirty ass house music” at the Upstairs at 10 p.m. Friday
Prime Box is at Brookton’s Market at 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday
Brian Francis is at Chateau Dusseau at 3-6 p.m. Saturday
Like a Hurricane is at the Nest Tavern in Apulia at 4-7p.m. Saturday
Betty’s Ghost is at the Scale House Brewery at 4-7 p.m. Saturday
Quinn Bedore is at Liquid State Brewing North in Romulus at 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Thompson-Hall with Kat Walters and Gary McCracken are at Summerhill Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Tim Britt plays Bagley’s Winery at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
The Vectors are at McGraw Box Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Feed the Fire is at Aurora Brewing Company at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Bad Bear plays Waterfront Festival in Watkins Glen at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Dave Turner is at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Los Blancos are at Heuga’s Alpine in Tully at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Doc Possum plays the grand opening event at Hop Notch Brewing in Montour Falls at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
The Dart Brothers play Boundary Breaks in Lodi at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
YNOT is at Wolffy’s Grill and Marina at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
SingTrece and Stone Cold Miracle are at Two Goats Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
The Lakeside Drifters are at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Rachel Beverly plays Pine Creek Campground at 7 p.m. Saturday
Bob Holz and A Vision Forward plays Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Saturday
3rd Saturday Salsa Night returns to the Upstairs at 9 p.m. Saturday
Opus Black Strings are at Heuga’s Alpine in Tully from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
The Maplewood Jazz Team plays the Live Jazz Brunch series at Stonecat Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
The Fall Creek Brass Band is at Summerhill Brewing at 2-4 p.m. Sunday
T Gath plays Bright Leaf Vineyard at 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday
The Elderly Brothers and Sons are at McGraw Box Brewing at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
The Bradshaw Blues Band plays ONCO Fermentations at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Allie Torto is at Treleaven Winery at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Caleb Liber is at the Glen Haven at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Scott B Adams plays Rasta Ranch Vineyards at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
The Soul Benders are at Two Goats Brewing at 4-7 p.m. Sunday
Major Bigtime is at Scale House Brewery at 4-7 p.m. Sunday
Muddle, Water Bears, Amphette, and Food Pill play the Bundy Museum of History and Art’s Annex Bldg. in Binghamton at 7 p.m. Sunday
Brett Beardslee is back with the blues at Rasta Ranch Vineyards at 5-8 p.m. Mondays
Mark Maynard hosts Open Mic Night at Lucky Hare Brewing in Hector at 6-8 p.m. Mondays
River Lynch is at Barnstormer Winery at 5-8 p.m. Tuesday
Good Dog is at Firelight Camps at 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
Born To Run brings their Bruce Springsteen tribute show to the Nest Tavern in Apulia at 6-10 p.m. Tuesday
The Center for the Arts in Homer hosts Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Auburn Public Theatre hosts Open Mic Night at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
The Westy hosts its Open Mic Night at 9 p.m. Tuesdays
Tim Ball and Friends are at the Trumansburg Farmers Market at 4-7 p.m. Wednesday
The Argos Trio plays jazz at the Argos Inn at 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays
The Johnny Dowd Trio plays the Stonecat Café at 5-7 p.m. Wednesday
Jesse Collins and Friends host the Sandwich Sessions at Brookton’s Market at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Rye Makepeace and Straw Hat is at Ithaca Beer Company at 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
The Ende Brothers is at Bright Leaf Vineyard in King Ferry at 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday
The Cortland Old Timers Band plays on the Homer Village Green at 7-8 p.m. Wednesday
DJ Dale hosts Trivia Night at Revelry Yards at 7-9 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
The Upstairs has resumed its weekly Open Mic Night, now at 8:30 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays
Regional Shows
June 15, Luke Bryan, St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse
June 15, Texas Hippie Coalition, The L, Horseheads
June 15-17, New York State Blues Festival, Chevy Court, State Fairgrounds, Syracuse
June 16, Ben Folds, Artpark, Lewiston
June 16, The Felice Brothers, Hollerhorn Distilling, Naples
June 16, Donna the Buffalo, Lincoln Hill Farms, Canandaigua
June 16, John Mellencamp, Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
June 16, Luke Bryan, Darien Lake Amphitheater, Darien Center
June 16, Parmalee, Watertown Fairgrounds Arena, Watertown
June 17, Joe Jencks, Six on the Square, Oxford
June 17, Spafford, Yard Amphitheatre @ Ray Brothers BBQ, Bouckville
June 17, Annual Blues Festival, Moe Town Concert Venue, Addison
June 17, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, Lincoln Hill Farms, Canandaigua
June 17-18, Dead and Company, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs
June 18, The Hi-Jivers, Carriage House Theatre, Auburn
June 20, The Hi-Jivers, Abilene Bar & Lounge, Rochester
June 21-25, Syracuse Jazz Fest, Clinton Square, Syracuse
June 21, Chicago, Kodak Center, Rochester
June 21, Yo La Tengo, Center for the Arts, Homer (SOLD OUT!)
June 21, Afroman, Westcott Theatre, Syracuse
June 21, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Artpark, Lewiston
June 22, Santana, CMAC, Canandaigua
June 22, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lincoln Hill Farms, Cazenovia
June 22, Jeff Black, 443 Social Club, Syracuse
