The 37th annual Apple Harvest Festival tops this weekend’s events, but there are a lot of shows to see around Ithaca during the next three days!
Ready for Release
Local singer-songwriter Bronwen Exter returns to mark the release of two new singles as well as a new video to accompany one of them. She’ll be joined by her stellar band of Michael Stark, Jason Shegogue, Matt Saccuccimorano, John Young, Venissa Santi and Jen Middaugh. If you can’t make it, you’ll be able to see the video online later in the weekend.
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Argos Warehouse
Cost: small cover
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/492763218242915/
It’s Happy Hour Again
Looking to catch some live music early Friday evening? Check out these shows in around Ithaca: Max Childs at Hopshire at 6 p.m., Pete Panek and the Blue Cats at the Westy at 7 p.m., the Devo/Massa Duo at Autumn View Brews and Brats at 7 p.m., Strange Heavy at Barry Family Cellars at 7 p.m., Vinegar Williams at Sacred Root Kava Bar at 9 p.m., and Thousands of One at the Range at 9:30 p.m.
When: Friday
Where: various locations
Cost: free
Rockin’ Reunion
After 25-year hiatus, Cortland metal favorites Creeper return for a reunion show. They’ll be joined by Bent Peg, another local favorite playing its first show since 2007, Hurtin’ Units (marking their 20th anniversary), Ruination and Pisfóm. Read more here.
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Cortland Beer Company
Cost: $15
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/710005462753071/
Shooting Star
Zach Deputy will return to Ithaca. The one-man band draws on funk, folk, tropical, pop and hiphop influences to create his propulsive style. Kevin Ludwig and the FreeLoaders will open.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: The Haunt
Cost: $18
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/357253821875708/
Music by the Bushel
The 37th annual Apple Harvest Festival returns to the Commons this weekend, offering a full slate of music at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Here’s the schedule:
Saturday: 11 a.m., Rachel Beverly; 12 p.m., Off The Rails; 1 p.m., Vitamin L; 2 p.m., WildFlowR; 3 p.m., YK aka YunG-K, featuring StrawHat Super; 4 p.m., Raquel & The Wildflowers.
Sunday: 10 a.m., Flight Performing Arts; 11 a.m., Original Cornell Syncopators; 12 p.m., Radio London; 1 p.m., Noon Fifteen; 2 p.m., La Llorona; 3 p.m., Kitestring; 4 p.m., Alex Cano.
When: Friday-Sunday
Where: Ithaca Commons
Cost: free
Info: https://www.downtownithaca.com/apple-harvest-festival/
Music for Mina
Local musicians will come to together to raise funds for Mina Petrovic, who recently suffered an accident that severely injured her leg. The bill includes Stevie Wayne Tillson London McDaniel, Papa Muse, and Terry Burns & Ron Kristy with Rich DePaolo
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: First Unitarian Church
Cost: donations
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2295075774138854/
Ramblin’ On
Americana duo Ghost Town Ramblers will mosey into downtown Cortland, with Lou Kaplan and Kay Miracle showcasing songs from their self-titled 2018 debut album and just-released CD “Outlaw Highway.”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Finger Lakes Tasting Room, 31 Main St., Cortland
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/416578735647893/
Get on the Floor
The Trumansburg Conservatory of the Art will host its first dance on its newly refurbished floor. The Jane Doe Trio, with calling by Pamela Goddard, will provide music for the contra dance drawing on Celtic, Northeast, and Northern European dance tunes.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where. Trumansburg Conservatory of the Arts
Cost: $10
Info: https://tburgconservatory.org/2019/09/03/sept-28-the-jane-doe-trio-contra-dance/
Wander Wonder
After a seven-year hiatus, Chan Marshall – aka Cat Power – returns to Ithaca with her “Wanderer” tour to promote her 10th studio album, which showcases her narrative songwriting style over her piano and guitar textures. New York City-based singer-songwriter Arsun will open the show.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: State Theatre
Cost: $25-$45
Info: https://www.stateofithaca.org/e/cat-power-wanderer-tour--67251981487/
Blurring Boundaries
The Midnight Hour will make its Ithaca debut. Led by Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest and Adrian Younge, the hiphop-jazz-soul-R&B band also includes Loren Oden, Angela Munoz, and guitarist Jack Waterson. They recently released a live album that was recorded earlier this year.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Haunt
Cost: $25
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2566892646664685/
Shakin’ All Over
Rebecca and the Soul Shakers will return to downtown Ithaca. Hailing from Athens, Pa., the blues-rock band is led by Rebecca and Jim Smith, and also includes locals Dave Salce on drums and Freddy Villano on bass.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Range
Cost: $5
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2438970156123437/
Five Alive
The Zaun Marshburn Jazz Quintet returns, with drummer Marshburn joined by trumpeter Paul Merrill, bassist Andrew Battles, trombonist Ryan Zawel, and keyboardist Michael Stark
When: 6-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: Maxie’s Supper Club
Cost: free; donations welcome
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1429884280496524/
A Good Cause
Zack Knewstub, Owen Erickson and Walter Ashford Stinson will join forces for a night of jazz. All proceeds go directly to Team Sandy's fundraising efforts for the Cancer Resource Center's 25th Annual Walkathon & 5K Run.
When: 6-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: Carriage House Café
Cost: $20 donation
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/404017300301708/
Welcome Return
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Diane Cluck, based in Charlottesville, Va., returns to Ithaca; she will be accompanied by world percussionist Brian Festa at the show, which also features local singer-songwriter-percussionist Polly Wood as the opener. Cluck will also host the "Singing & Collaborative Songmaking" Workshop at Toko Import at 6-9 p.m. Monday. Visit dianecluck.info to learn more.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Bar and Tea Louge
Cost: $10
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/395164604351241/
Grand Opening
The newly opened tasting room at South Hill Cider will offer a post-Apple Fest dance party with Rose and the Bros, the Zydeco-Cajun band led by Rosie Newton that released its debut album earlier this year.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: South Hill Cider, 550 Sandbank Road, Ithaca
Cost: $10
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/686376608523120/
Coastal Character
Bound for Glory continues its fall season with Hugh O’Doherty, the Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter who has toured all over the world. He’ll play three sets that will be broadcast live on WVBR (93.5 FM, wvbr.com).
When: 8-11 p.m. Sunday
Where: Durland Alternatives Library at Cornell’s Anabel Taylor Hall
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2414788462135234/
Brothers in Arms
Scythian returns to Ithaca; the Celtic-Klezmer-Rock band from Washington, D.C., is still led by the brothers Fedoryka (though sister Larissa has left since last year’s performance at the club), and first gained its local following with a breakout performance at the 2007 GrassRoots Festival. Local favorites Richie Stearns and Ben Gould will open.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Haunt
Cost: $17 in advance, and $20 at the door.
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2090768641216816/
Ace from Space
Ace Frehley will return to Upstate New York The former Kiss guitarist and Spaceman has long had the most successful solo career – his 1978 solo album, which produced the hit “New York Groove,” outsold the other members’ solo releases – and he has continued to put out well-received records, including four in the past five years.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where:
Cost: $55-$75
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/512793599476592/
Voice of a Generation
The new documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” continues to screen in downtown Ithaca. The film chronicles the career of the versatile vocalist whose mastery of several styles – country rock, pop, rock, new wave, Mexican, and more – kept her at the forefront of popular music for decades.
When: all week
Where: Cinemapolis
Cost: $10.50
Info: https://cinemapolis.org/film/linda-ronstadt-the-sound-of-my-voice/