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Public Water Supply returns to the Range, Fanny’s June Millington goes solo at Cornell, and The Rods rock the Lakewatch Inn along with comedians Jim Florentine and Mike Bova. Plus, Angry Mom Records marks Record Store Day, the Dart Brothers preview their forthcoming album, and Bob Roberts Calamity unveils their new album! -
Toni Armstrong/ProvidedCornell University hosts pioneering rock guitarist June Millington of Fanny, Bruce Springsteen returns to Syracuse, Chickenwire Parachute releases their debut EP, and Herman Nugent marks his 50th birthday – all that and more is happening tonight!
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Dingonek Street Band – led by former Ithacans Bobby Spellman and Emily Pecoraro – returns to Ithaca to mark the release of its second album, “Arwe,” at the Upstairs on Saturday night. Also, Bumpin Uglies come to Deep Dive, Thousands of One and Double Tiger return to the Range, Destiny La Vibe headlines a Valentine’s Extravaganza at Deep Dive, Crys Matthews plays the Beacon on Aurora Concert Series, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine plays a sold-out concert at Cornell. -
Kentucky-based Joslyn and the Sweet Compression come to Deep Dive, Band of Horses returns to the State Theatre, and the fifth annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Benefit concert is back! -
Big Head Todd and The Monsters come to the State Theatre, the 86ers released their debut EP, and Eric Carlin’s Half-Dead pays tribute to a famous Grateful Dead show -- but it’s not the one you’re probably thinking of! -
Blaque Dynamite returns to Deep Dive, The ElectroZone continues its “Dungeon Knights” series at Sacred Root Kava Bar, and G. Love and Special Sauce bring their 30th-anniversary tour to the Center for the Arts in Homer for a sold-out show. Plus, catch some of the area’s top singer-songwriters throughout the area in the coming week! -
The Musical Box returns to the State Theatre to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Genesis album “Selling England by the Pound,” The Seven Wonders pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Hangar Theatre, and Ithaca’s Rock Voices choir presents its debut concert on Sunday afternoon! -
While many local venues are closed for their post-holiday break, there still are some worthwhile shows happening in the coming days, especially if you’re a fan of jazz and/or acoustic music! -
Ring in 2024 with these New Year’s Eve events around Ithaca, Cortland, Groton, and Syracuse! -
Ring in 2024 with a bunch of cool New Year’s Eve events around Ithaca, Cortland, and Groton! Plus, longtime favorites Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Nahko, and Driftwood return for weekend performances in Ithaca and Homer, respectively, and many other local and regional bands are playing throughout the area in the coming days. -
Practice at Presents brings us Yule Fest, featuring 17 local bands performing at three venues across two nights – and it’s all for a great cause, to benefit Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County. Also, Nectar celebrates Phestivus at Deep Dive, the NRE Space hosts a grand opening, Iron Horse marks its 16th anniversary, and the Walsh Family and Friends Holiday Show returns to Hopshire! -
Hayley Jane and Annie in the Water join forces to perform Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ (and also collaborate on their original music) at the Range, five local bands team up at Deep Dive to pay tribute to Pink Floyd at a benefit concert for REACH, and Pile’s Rick McGuire comes to Angry Mom Records. Plus, celebrate the season with holiday concerts featuring Doolin’ O’Dey, the Delaney Brothers, and the Diana Leigh Quartet!
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Brown Eyed Women – an all-female Grateful Dead tribute band – comes to Deep Dive and Jair-Rohm Parker Wells returns to the Downstairs, both on Thursday night. Also, Pocket Bandits release their debut single, Maddy Walsh and the Blind Spots play a pop-up homecoming show, and the Newman Brothers make their long-awaited return! Plus, celebrate the solar eclipse at various venues on Monday afternoon! -
St. Louis-based singer-songwriter Jackson Stokes brings his band to Cortland’s Rose Hall, Winter Squabee returns to the Stonecat Café, Deep Dive hosts a big disco party, and Max Childs releases his latest single! Plus, Ithaca Underground hosts three prog instrumental bands on Saturday night.Looking ahead to next week, local composer Josh Oxford presents a concert at Ithaca College on Monday night. And on Thursday, April 4, Brown Eyed Women – an all-female Grateful Dead tribute band – comes to Deep Dive and Jair-Rohm Parker Wells returns to the Downstairs!
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Kilamanzego headlines a Microtones show at Forest Lodge 180, Sungazer and Sirintip join forces at Deep Dive, and KENMUJO tops an Ithaca Underground bill at Sacred Root Kava Bar. -
Max Childs gets ready to record a live album, Joe Crookston returns for a homecoming show, Kevin Kinsella brings back his old-school John Brown’s Body tunes, and Grateful 4 B.I.G. mashes up the Dead and Biggie Smalls! Plus, a bunch of local bands are in action in the coming week, including on Thanksgiving Eve – traditionally one of the busiest nights of the year! And several Ithaca roots-rockers invade Rochester on Saturday night to pay tribute to Tom Petty. -
Acclaimed British blues guitarist and vocalist Joanne Shaw Taylor comes to Geneva on Saturday night to perform at the Smith Opera House. A native of England’s West Midlands (aka “the Black Country”), Taylor has been living in the United States for 15 years and is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s touring to promote her latest album, 2022’s “Nobody’s Fool.” -
Canadian singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell comes to the Trumansburg, roots troubadours Chris Smither and the Suitcase Junket return to Ithaca, local favorites Anthony Kannon and Johnny Dowd host album release shows, and British blues rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor plays Geneva. Plus, Vicious Fishes mark the five-year anniversary of their debut album and Transpose: Ithaca Queer Singers Alliance will present a wide-ranging concert. -
Friday’s +LIVE+ show at the State Theatre has been postponed due to covid, but there are still plenty of other cool shows to check out this weekend! Drag City recording artist P.G. Six performs at Angry Mom Records, Neighbor comes to the Range, and the Cornell Concert Series welcomes Frank Vignola and Tessa Lark to Bailey Hall. Plus, Deer Tick returns for a sold-out Sunday night show in Homer followed by Mat Kearney on Monday night. And don’t miss “50 Years of the Hip Hop DJ,” a free roundtable discussion featuring four legends of the genre Saturday night at Deep Dive! -
It has been more than 28 years since +LIVE+ played at Cornell University’s Barton Hall. Frontman Ed Kowalczyk will bring the current version of the popular 90s alt-rock band to the State Theatre of Ithaca on Friday night (Update: this show has been postponed!) Also, Tail Light Rebellion returns from Wisconsin, loadbang continues its residency at Cornell, Neighbor comes to the Range, and the Cornell Concert Series welcomes Frank Vignola and Tessa Lark to Bailey Hall. -
Moon Hooch comes to Deep Dive, the Ithaca Goth Prom debuts in Enfield, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Trumansburg, and Donna the Buffalo rides into Geneva. Plus, Cornell Music plays tribute to local jazz legend Steve Brown, and the Konrad Paszkudzki Trio comes to SUNY Cortland. -
Celebrate Halloween with some spooky sounds! Plus, Penelope Voss presents “La Pagliaccia,” Sarah Haggerty returns to the Downstairs, and the Drew Dub Piano Trio debuts at Bike Bar Ithaca! -
Rubblebucket makes its State Theatre debut, guitar legend Adrian Legg comes to Trumansburg, Erica Dawn Lyle plays Sacred Root Kava Bar, and KISS founding member Ace Frehley visits The L in Horseheads. Also, Bruce Cockburn and Blackmore’s Knight play sold-out shows in Ithaca and Homer, respectively, on Saturday night, and there are a bunch of Halloween-themed shows in the coming days! -
On Saturday night, Rubblebucket will make its long-overdue return to Ithaca to perform at the State Theatre. It’s the synth-pop band’s first show at the venerable venue after years of appearances at area festivals such as GrassRoots and the Big Mean BBQ and clubs such as The Haunt and Castaways.
