13+ shows to see this week: Sept. 25-28
African guitar master Bombino comes to the Center for the Arts of Homer, which also will host sold-out shows by Texas guitar slinger Eric Johnson and Irish legends Clannad. Plus, Laurie Anderson returns to Cornell, and Richie and Rosie return to South Hill Cider.
Note: This week’s shows are listed in chronological order in two sections below.
Get Rhythm
Dave Davies RhythMakers return for Jazz Mondays, as Dave Davies, Doug Robinson, Brian Earle, and Chad Lieberman will play classic jazz, blues, originals, and more.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m., second and fourth Mondays of each month
Where: South Hill Cider
Cost: free; donations welcome
Setting Up Shop
Area native Trevor Exter, who now lives on the West Coast, continues his weekly residency at the Downstairs. A cellist and electric bassist by trade, Exter has recently switched to electric guitar for his current gigs. He’ll be joined by bassist John Young, drummer Matthew Saccuccimorano, and guitarist Jason Shegogue, who all play in his sister Bronwen Exter’s band.
“For most of his life, Trevor Exter has been a professional singer and cellist with his own approach to all aspects of composing, songwriting, producing, performing and touring. He’s had a few bands where he got to make a spectacle of himself, and some producers like to use him as a secret weapon. Exter has toured with De La Guarda, Steve Kimock, author James McBride, DJ Tasha Blank and his duo with John Kimock, XVSK. He frequently performs solo, and is currently workshopping new material for a forthcoming record.”
Exter also has his own Substack newsletter, “Play It Like It’s Music,” which you can check out here!
When: 7 p.m. Monday
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10 or pay what you can
Guitar Nomad
After performing at the Haunt in 2019, “guitar luminary and Tuareg folk hero” Omara “Bombino” Moctar returns to CNY to promote his new album, “Sahel.” A native of Niger, Bombino’s 2018 album “Deran” was nominated for Best World Music Album Grammy Award while cementing his reputation as one of the globe’s best guitarists.
When: 8 p.m. Monday
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer
Cost: $25 + fees, available online here
Event Info
Pressure Drop
Angelo Paradiso (New Planets, Living Myths, Big Mean Sound Machine, Swamp Kids) continues his weekly residency at Deep Dive, joined by guest drummer Ashley Ickes of the Comb Down and the Galactic Escort Service.
“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.”
When: 8:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10
String Theory
The Northside String Band will host Deep Dive’s monthly “traditional Southern old-time fiddle music jam with a great groove. Join us on the deck to listen or join in! Every last Tuesday of the month!”
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: free
Arc of Artistry
Cornell University’s College of Arts & Sciences will host multimedia artist Laurie Anderson for its fall “Arts Unplugged” event, which brings research and creative works into the public sphere for discussion and inspiration. This event will feature a conversation between Anderson and Cornell music professor Judith Peraino; “the pair will explore the arc of Anderson's creative career, discuss the intersection of technological and artistic innovation, and offer some glimpses into Anderson’s next project.” Read more about Anderson’s visit to Cornell here!
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Kiplinger Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell
Cost: SOLD OUT!!
Guitar Great
Acclaimed guitarist Eric Johnson will bring his “Treasure Tour” to Central New York for a sold-out show in Homer. The Texas native fuses myriad influences – rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical, and country – into a unique style that has long been admired by his peers. “It really boils down to the music and the song at the end of the day,” Johnson explains. “If it doesn’t have that it gets boring for me. The most important thing for me is to grow musically and make a more expansive and meaningful artistic statement with every new project.”
The Treasure Tour will feature some of the previously un-released gems, some new songs, and some older favorites. His band will include Tom Brechtlein on drums and Roscoe Beck on bass.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer
Cost: SOLD OUT!
Lotsa Laughs
Deep Dive continues its new 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 nique 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
Sonic Explorers
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 on the spot create improvisations on a variety of instruments. “The group projects both obscure and classic films to aid in enhancing the experience as both audience and performers embark into the unknown spaces and places of the sonic realm. Guaranteed no two shows are the same, come be a part of the excitement of musical creation in real time.”
When: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $10
Dynamic Duo
South Hill Cider’s Community Concert Series continues with the return of Richie and Rosie, whose music “finds itself at a junction of Americana, old-time, and folk, bringing a new sound to traditional music with trance-like, boundary-pushing instrumental arrangements and angelic harmonies.”
“Banjo player Richie Stearns and fiddler Rosie Newton grew up 150 miles and a few decades apart, but the fated combination of their unique skills, varied musical influences, and honest storytelling comes together to achieve their common goal: to create music people can connect with.
“Richie earned himself a name with genre-bending Ithaca-based band the Horse Flies and through collaborations with Natalie Merchant and Donna the Buffalo. His career has spanned decades and he has toured internationally with legends like Bela Fleck, Pete Seeger, David Byrne, Billy Bragg + Wilco, and Joan Baez.
“Rosie grew up steeped in roots music, touring with acclaimed folk-rock act the Mammals when she was still in high school. In addition to fronting the Ithaca's Rose & the Bros, in which she plays accordion, Rosie has played fiddle alongside the Duhks, Preston Frank, the Pearly Snaps, Red Dog Run, and the Evil City Stringband (the last two with Stearns).
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: South Hill Cider
Cost: $5 suggested donation for the band
South Hill Sounds
Deep Dive will host the Ithaca College Music Showcase. “Come on out and celebrate some of the incredible musicians from Ithaca College! We’ve got everything from modern groove to punk rock. Don’t miss out on a great night!”
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Deep Dive
Cost: $15; $10 with student ID
Lounge Lizards
Chez Lounge with Nina Widger, Dave Davies, Brian Earle, and Jim Sherpa returns with a night of “Eclectic Lounge-y Songs” in downtown Ithaca
When: 7 p.m. doors
Where: The Downstairs
Cost: $10 or pay what you can
The Long Goodbye
Acclaimed Irish band Clannad will bring its “In a Lifetime: The Farewell Tour” to Homer for a sold-out at the Center for the Arts. “The Grammy, BAFTA, and Ivor Novello award-winning band have, without doubt, done more than any other group to take Irish music and the Irish language to a worldwide audience. Fusing elements of traditional Irish music and more contemporary folk, new age and rock, they have created a beautifully unique and ethereal sound which combines haunting melodies and mesmerizing vocals to transcend the sands of time whilst appealing to a worldwide audience of all ages.
“In a career spanning five decades, Clannad have made music that entwines the traditional and the modern, the past and the future, with stunningly beautiful results. With their haunting songs, mesmerizing vocals and captivating sound the group has sold over 15 million records worldwide. They’ve collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Bono, Bruce Hornsby, Steve Perry (Journey), JD Souther, Paul Young, Duke Special, and most recently Denise Chaila.”
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Center for the Arts of Homer
Cost: SOLD OUT!
More Shows
Brett Beardslee is back with the blues at Rasta Ranch Vineyards at 5-8 p.m. Mondays
Rob Ervin plays Super Cream Dairy Bar’s Cruise-In Night at 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Mark Maynard hosts Open Mic Night at Lucky Hare Brewing in Hector at 6-8 p.m. Mondays
Freight plays the Firelight Live series at Firelight Camps at 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
SingTrece’s Open Mic for Singers, Rappers, and Poets returns to the Downstairs at 6:30-9 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
Louiston and Lora Pendleton are at the Trumansburg Farmers Market at 4-7 p.m. Wednesday
Papa Muse plays "Friendsday Wednesday” at Lucky Hare Brewing in Hector at 5-8 p.m. Wednesday
The Argos Grove Trio plays jazz at the Argos Inn at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Freight is at the Stonecat Café’s Pub Night at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Joe Lule is at Scale House Brewing at 6-8 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
Salsa Ithaca presents the weekly “Salsa Wednesdays” dance event at the Range at 8 p.m. Wednesday
Alex Cano is at Two Goats Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
Dallas Louis is at Grist Iron Brewing at 5-8 p.m. Thursday
The Brewhouse Blues Jam returns to Hopshire Farm and Brewery at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Aiken is at Cortland Beer Company at 6 p.m. Thursday
Scale House Brewery hosts Open Mic Night at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Rev Ezra is at Atwater Vineyards at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Dane Hendrix & The Hangdog Saints are at Six Mile Creek Winery at 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Benny T brings his Open Mic Posse to CrossRoads in Lansing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Atlas Bowl in Trumansburg hosts the weekly Vinyl Showcase at 7-10 p.m. Thursdays
DJ Dale hosts Karaoke Night at the Upstairs at 10 p.m. Thursday
