Mike + Ruthy close out the Big Sky Studio summer season, The Machine returns to the State Theatre of Ithaca, Blues on the Bridge gets back to downtown Binghamton, Australian guitar master Daniel Champagne plays Trumansburg, and Summerhill Brewing in Locke marks its 7th anniversary!
Be Their Guest
Yosh Aerson will perform a happy hour show at Deep Dive, with the help of some friends. “Yosh Aerson is a non-binary composer and performer. Since coming to Ithaca from their hometown of Los Angeles, Yosh has found much inspiration from the Finger Lakes music scene. They are part of the new Ithacan neo-soul trio named DELAQUES, and performs regularly around the town with them. Yosh fell in love with the piano in childhood. It is their oasis in the late-stage capitalist nightmare we all endure. When they aren't softly dissociating at the mere thought of that, they are probably sitting down to play. Yosh will be performing a blend of original pieces, covers, and improvisations at the piano. Special guests will be on and off stage, depending on the vibe. There is always a seat for anyone who wants to listen. We invite you to come and enjoy the present moment, whether you come in silence, or with great company, or both.”
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $5 suggested
A Good Cause
The Ithaca Festival will host a Pop-Up Fall Fundraiser at the Ithaca Farmers Market at Steamboat Landing, with local favorites the Sim Redmond Band performing their classic songs. “Our in-person event promises a great time for everyone. Come and support our cause while enjoying a variety of activities, delicious food, and live entertainment. Help us make a difference in our community. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to have fun and contribute to a worthy cause.”
When: 6:30-11 p.m. Friday
Where: Ithaca Farmers Market
Cost: $20
Ready to Rock
The L in Horseheads hosts a headbanging show, with No Resolve and Halocene teaming up for a night of heavy rock in The Pit. Ohio’s Hooked Like Helen and The Haunt will open the show.
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: The L, Horseheads
Cost: $20-$50, available online here
Welcome to the Machine
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd returns to the State Theatre. “The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. With stellar musicianship and passionate delivery, The Machine explores collective improvisation rivaling that of an early 1970's Pink Floyd, while their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays and lighting continues The Floyd spirit of the 1980's. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A - Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet.”
The band features founding member Tahrah Cohen (drums), longtime bandmates Scott Chasolen (keys, vocals) and Ryan Ball (guitar, vocals), and newest member Chris DeAngelis (bass, lead vocals). The band continues on to celebrate the music of Pink Floyd and to honor the life of Joe Pascarell, who co-founded the band with Tahrah in 1988 and passed away in 2022.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: State Theatre of Ithaca
Cost: $25-$45, available online here and at the State box office
Dynamic Duo
Michael Stark and Zaun Marshburn, two of Ithaca’s busiest and most talented musicians, join forces in MSZM. “Piano, organ, bass pedals, drums and the spirit uniting Stark & Marshburn performing a collection of intimate songs and stretching improvisations. 25 years of music, intuition, trust, spontaneity allows these fellas to maneuver in many directions together & explore endless new territory.”
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10 or pay what you can
Lotsa Laughs
Deep Dive hosts the Ithaca debut of Benny Feldman, a stand-up comedian based out of New York City, who just recently performed on Comedy Central’s Stand-up Featuring series for 2023. “This past year, Feldman was named one of the New Faces at the 2022 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Feldman is known for his one-liners and for performing with Tourette’s syndrome, which he was interviewed about on Tosh.0 on Comedy Central. Originally from Philadelphia, Feldman was a finalist in the 2019 ‘Phillies Phunniest’ competition.”
Feldman will be joined by fellow comedian Ibhan Kulkarni and DJ Mateo.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10, available online here and at the door
Voices Unleashed
“Up-and-coming rap collective 607-SOS with Zeb Whitford (Vicious Fishes) on drums will take center stage as they headline for the first time with Ithaca College’s Aka Burnyzz, Harlem's very own NOMADZ REKKIDZ leading the charge as an openers with DJ EVO EVOLUTION finishing off the night. The show will have many songs from 607-SOS's album "The Audition" as well as some new and unreleased music from the vault.”
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Where: The Upstairs
Cost: $10
Binghamton Blues
The 22nd annual Blues on the Bridge returns to downtown Binghamton, with a dozen regional bands on tap for the all-day event organized by Donny Wilkins and Tom Martinos. Here’s the schedule:
12 p.m.: The Eric Ross Blues Band
12:45 p.m.: Home Brew
1:30 p.m.: StratCat Willie and The Strays
2:20 p.m.: Revenants with special guest Josh Ribakove
3 p.m.: Erin and the Backwoods Blues Project
3:40 p.m.: The Silvertones
4:20 p.m.: Caviar and Grits
5 p.m.: Rooster and The Roadhouse Horns
6 p.m.: Frostbit Blue
7 p.m.: Junkyard Heights
8 p.m.: Randy McStine, Tom Wescott and Jeff Howard
9 p.m.: The Rods
When: 12-10 p.m. Saturday
Where: South Washington Street Bridge, Riverside Drive & Water Street, Binghamton
Cost: free
Seven Years Good Luck
Summerhill Brewing in Locke will mark its seventh anniversary Saturday, with an afternoon event featuring special beers, food, and giveaways from the Center for the Arts of Homer, Old Chatham Creamery, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and Summerhill Brewing. Levi Dusseau (1-2 p.m.), Six-String Shotgun (2:30-4:30 p.m.) and Thompson-Hall McCracken (5-8 p.m.) will perform throughout the day.
When: 1-8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Summerhill Brewing
Cost: free
Electronic Explorations
The ElectroZone returns with another cool show at Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar. On the bill are: 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 (NYC), [ 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵 ]; 𝗦𝗧𝗖𝗟𝗩𝗥 (Jamestown) [ 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 ]; 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥 [ 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 ]; 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘 (Ithaca/Brooklyn) [ 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦 ]; 𝗕𝗢𝗚𝗢 𝗟𝗔$𝗜𝗞 (Baltimore) [ 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 & 𝘢𝘣𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘥 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘴 ]; and 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗠 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 (Ithaca) [ 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 ].
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar
Cost: $10-$15
In Harmony
Big Sky Music Studio hosts its last show of the 2023 season, welcoming Mike + Ruthy of the Mammals. “When it comes to chemistry, Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar have plenty to spare. Onstage, they are Mike + Ruthy, a husband-and-wife duo setting the folk scene ablaze. Singers and storytellers, poets and parents, the two tour with their children in tow, embodying a down-home approach to Americana that is honest, beautiful, and raw. Bouncing between festivals and intimate venues, these troubadours bring harmony-driven fiddle and banjo tunes to more than 100 shows a year. Road-tested material such as the pair’s celebrated reharmonizing of Woody Guthrie’s “My New York City” cement Merenda and Ungar’s status as a “national treasure,” according to peer Anaïs Mitchell.”
If you go, “Bring a blanket and picnic, and relax in the summer evening with friends and family. We are featuring our own Sweet Land Farm Cellars Rosé and Cider as well as Liquid State beer. There will not be dinner for sale this season so you are invited to bring your own food. We will offer a delicious dessert for sale by Rachel Conroy at each show.”
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Big Sky Music Studio, Sweet Land Farm, Trumansburg
Cost: $18
Four on the Floor
Practice at Presents returns to Deep Dive, with a stacked lineup featuring local hardcore heroes Mill Bastards, NYS glam-pop-punk quartet Perilous, area rockers Tijuana Danger Dogs, and Ithaca rockers Cobra Cadaver.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10
Just Jazz
Jazz guitar great John Stowell returns to Ithaca to showcase his creative and complex approach to performing. Downbeat noted that Stowell “plays his amplified guitar as if he were surrounded by fine crystal... the type of slow-burning, sustained energy that you hear in players that practice all the time." He’ll be joined by some of Ithaca’s finest jazz players, including Seth Carper, saxophones; Paul Merrill, trumpet; Steve Brown, guitar; Peter Chwazik, bass; and Owen Erickson, drums.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bike Bar Ithaca
Cost: free and open to all
Underground Grooves
The Downstairs hosts SYNƎRGY, a two-night event featuring CNY-based DJs Apactor, Freeze, and Priest, “bringing you the finest cuts of electronica, techno, experimental and house music, and more!”
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $5 or pay what you can
Lakeside Lounge
The Ithaca Swing Dance Network will host an afternoon dance on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, with the Pelotones performing in Stewart Park’s Large Pavilion. Here’s the schedule:
2 p.m.: Intro to East Coast Swing
3 p.m.: Live music by the Pelotones
3:45 p.m.: West Coast Swing Cool Moves
4:15 p.m.: More live music
5 p.m.: Dance demonstrations
5:15 - 6 p.m.: - The band plays on!
When: 2-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Stewart Park, Large Pavilion
Cost: $15 suggested admission (cash or Venmo)
Afternoon Delight
The Center for the Arts of Homer will host “A Concert of Song” featuring three local artists: Jessica Moss, soprano; Steve Jones, bass; and Marina Gorelaya, piano. Their program will feature familiar “light classic" and American standard selections.
“There will be no admission charge for this wonderful program. However, there will be an opportunity to make a ‘Good Will" contribution of which 100% will go to the Cortland County TOYS FOR TOTS campaign.” There will also be a "punch and cookies" reception following the program in the Community Room of the Center for the Arts.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer
Cost: free; donation welcome
Sunday Club
The Buena Vista Sunday Club with Fabi and Friends and the Sabores de Oaxaca Food Truck returns to Damiani Vineyards for the summer season. “Join us every Sunday in summer for the eclectic and amazing music from Fabi World Music Summer Duo featuring Martini. We have wines by the glass, by the bottle, and special wine cocktails available for you to enjoy as you take in the views and wonderful vibes.” This week’s special guest is Richie Stearns!
When: 1-4 p.m. Sundays
Where: Damiani Wine Cellars, 4704 NY Route 414, Burdett
Cost: free; donations welcome
Heartland Rock
Midwestern roots-rockers Nick Dittmeier and The Sawdusters return to Central New York to play songs off their latest album, “Heavy Denim.” The Indiana-based band understands “that to stay relevant, country and Americana—like any long-running musical genres—must be unceremoniously leveled from time to time. Blasted by a cold steel wrecking ball, and reassembled into new forms atop the rubble. And what better moment for a scheduled demolition than with all of planet Earth in a holding pattern, straddling the deep chasm between past and future. Into this void arrives ‘Heavy Denim,’ an album that artfully sidesteps any slavish, formulaic adherence to roots-music traditions.”
Opening the show is the Freight duo, comprising JP Payton and Loveday of the band Freight. “While both JP and Loveday remain busy with Freight's ever-expanding tour schedule, the duo have crafted an in-demand intimate show that finds them reaching new audiences near and far. Combining the best of Freight's road-tested material and delving deeper into each individual's unique songwriting and vocal stylings, JP and Loveday offer a show fit for the limelight of Saturday night, or the the quiet reflection of Sunday morning.”
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Liquid State Brewing North Shore
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In Session
Traonach and Friends resume their Live Irish Music Session at the Watershed, carrying on in the fine tradition of their much-beloved sessions at the Argos, The Chapter House, and Micawbers on the first and third Sundays of each month
When: 5-8 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Watershed
Cost: free; donations welcome Event Info
Cruising on a Sunday Evening
Discover Cayuga Lake presents another Club Cayuga Reggae Sunset Cruise with DJ Mike Judah, host of WICB’s “Reggae Explosions.”
“Take a cruise on the MV Teal while enjoying reggae, spun by Ithaca’s longest running reggae DJ and MC, DJ Mike Judah. From reggae classics to the newest genres on the scene you’ll be sure to catch an easy-going vibe that just might get you up and dancing, all while enjoying an amazing sunset over Cayuga Lake. The views are spectacular! You may bring your own food and beverages.”
When: 7-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cayuga Lake
Cost: $30 per adult, $50 for two or $10 per child, available online here
Thunder from Down Under
Australian virtuoso guitarist Daniel Champagne comes to Trumansburg to promote his latest album, “Shimmer Through the Windscreen.” He has earned raves from around the world for “reinventing roots guitar’ (Rhythms Magazine, Australia):
“The word Prodigy seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills, he coaxes sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws.” The Calgary Herald, CANADA
“Today I saw the future of Folk – Festival goers flocking in the thousands towards the main stage to witness a young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper.” The Firefly Column, USA
“Daniel Champagne is a crossroads. Fusing the strong traditions of Blues, Folk and other roots art with pop showmanship and admirable lyrical ability. I firmly believe that he will become an ambassador for roots music in a time where it desperately needs representation.” The Indie Blender, CANADA
“Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once in a lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy that plays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art.” BW Review, NEW ZEALAND
‘Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne is just magical’ Themusic.com.au, AUSTRALIA
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts
Cost: $18 in advance, available online here; $22 at the door
More Shows
Roger Decker is at Liquid State North Shore Brewing North Shore at 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dave Gallagher plays Bagley’s Winery at 5-8 p.m. Friday
New Planets are at South Hill Cider at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday ($10)
Kilrush is at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday
Band by the River plays at BRU64 in Cortland at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Clint Bush is at Lucky Hare Brewing in Owego at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Terrapin Station is at Hopshire Farms and Brewery at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Strange Heavy is at Stone Bend Farm at 6-8 p.m. Friday ($5)
Grito will play Mexican music at CDMX Tacos in Press Bay Alley at 6-8 p.m. Friday
Past My Bedtime is at McGraw Box Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Crystal Vision is at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Friday
JackFire Band is at Treleaven Winery at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Tenzin Chopak and Emmett Scott are at Finger Lakes Cider House at 6-9 p.m. Friday
St. Vith is at Two Goats Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
The Ampersand Project is at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Friday
Ashley Marquez is at the Scale House Brewery at 6-9 p.m. Friday
M3 is at ONCO Fermentations in Tully at 7-9 p.m. Friday
Tim Herron is at the Glen Haven at 7-10 p.m. Friday
The F.A.R. Trio is at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Friday
Blast plays Moondog’s Lounge in Auburn at 8-11 p.m. Friday
DJ Juno hosts a dance party at the Range at 10 p.m. Friday
Rachel Beverly is at White Springs Winery in Geneva at 1 p.m. Saturday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to Chateau Dusseau in Locke at 3-6 p.m. Saturday
The 86ers play the Honky Tonk Happy Hour at Deep Dive at 4 p.m. Saturday
Bob Keefe and the Surf Renegades with the Hula Hut dancers play Liquid State Brewing North Shore at 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Logan Route plays Bagley’s Winery at 5-8 p.m. Saturday
The Vectors are at McGraw Box Brewing at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday
Karlee and Aria are at Brookton’s Market at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Roger Decker is at Stout Beard Brewing Company in Liverpool at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Rocco Rich and Aaron Craig return to Brewer’s Tap Room and Kitchen at 6-8 p.m. Saturday
The BeatleCUSE All Stars are at Homer Hops at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Two Hour Delay is at Heuga’s Alpine in Tully at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
The F.A.R. Trio is at Two Goats Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
The X'Plosionz are at Grist Iron Brewing at 6-9 p.m. Saturday
M3 is at Cortland Beer Company at 8 p.m. Saturday
No Filter plays Moondog’s Lounge in Auburn at 8-11 p.m. Saturday
Bendher is at the Shoe Inn in Van Etten at 9 p.m. Saturday
Front & Main and Kitestring are at the John Barleycorn Tavern in Owego at 9:30 p.m. Friday
The Mary Ott Band plays the Jazz Brunch at Stonecat Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Fools Hill Farm in Spencer hosts the weekly “Chill on the Hill” Open Mic at 1-7 p.m. Sunday
TOiVo plays the Finger Lakes Finns meeting at the Newfield Fire Hall at 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday
City Limits is at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards’ “Sunday Funday” at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Fritz’s Polka Band plays ONCO Fermentations’ ONCtoberfest at 2-5 p.m. Sunday
Patrick Young is at Bright Leaf Vineyard at 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday
Jitensha are at Two Goats Brewing at 4-7 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
