Okkervil River returns to Ithaca for the first time in six years, and the outdoor summer concert season is now in full bloom.
‘Rarities & Requests’
In its first show in Ithaca since 2013, Okkervil River returns with its “Rarities & Requests” tour. Frontman Will Sheff will be joined by a couple of bandmates in a stripped-down format in which “they’ll be playing stretched-out and often highly spontaneous requests-only shows in intimate listening-room venues.” Lip Talk will open the show.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: The Haunt
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Info: dspshows.com, adreaminthedark.com; https://www.facebook.com/events/299850570684235/
Familiar Friends
Dogpatch – featuring local luminaries Judy Hyman, Jeff Claus, Sally Freund and Mac Benford – will perform some Appalachian fiddle tunes in the alley between Franco’s and Gimme Coffee.
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
Where Franco’s Pizzeria, West State Street
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128282634043423/
Not Dark Hollow
Dryden’s “Music in the Hollow” summer concert series kicks off with Terrapin Station, who will share its take on a variety of Grateful Dead classics.
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Ellis Hollow Community Center, 111 Genung Road
Cost: Free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/372825193446470/
Blues Bonanza
Erin and the Backwoods Blues Project join host band The Blue Rangers for a high-energy night of various shades of the blues.
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: The Range
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/438375117016800/
Old-Time Folks
Richie Stearns and the Finger Lakes Old-Time All-Stars will find banjo wizard Stearns joined by regional luminaries such as Aaron Lipp for a night of raucous acoustic music in this show presented by Cornell University’s Summer Sessions program.
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Klarman Hall, Cornell University
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/656017621513920/
Power of Four
The Newfield Music Series at Mill Park continues with Honey Cave, the all-star quartet featuring four stellar local females: Alyssa Duerksen (aka Lady D), Angie Beeler, Lora Pendleton and Jessie Gray.
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: 222 Main St. in Newfield
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/408508469700032/
Perfect Preview
Ithaca’s Not From Wisconsin returns to showcase tunes from its forthcoming third album, as well as songs from previous releases. Rich DePaolo will sit in on electric guitar for the show.
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Ithaca Beer Company
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/594890364366663/
Wednesday Works
Local alt-rock band A Fine Line will kick off the summer music series at the Dryden VFW with its blend of originals and cover songs.
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Dryden VFW, 2272 Dryden Road (Route 13)
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/416418352526644/
Lansing Goes Country
The “Kickoff 2 Summer” show will bring nationally known country artist Austin Jenckes to Myers Park -- he finished in the Top 10 of Season Five of “The Voice,” and has gone on to share shows with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company and others. His debut album “If You Grew Up Like I Did” produced the hit “Fat Kid.” Local band Chasing Neon – Nicholas Stark, Scott Marlette, Tyler Marlette, Alec Young, and Ryan Newton – will kick off the show.
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Myers Park, Lansing
Cost: free
Info: austinjenckes.com, https://www.facebook.com/events/334705117444036/
Good Vibrations
The Crucials continue their weekly Reggae Night residency in downtown Ithaca, with some of Ithaca’s top musicians joining forces for an evening of classic and obscure reggae and dub classics.
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Range
Cost: $5
Info: therangeithaca.com
Celtic Sounds
Good Áine (featuring Marie and Saoirse Grady on flute and fiddle, respectively) will perform traditional Celtic reels, jigs, airs and more.
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Where Franco’s Pizzeria, West State Street
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128282634043423/
Goin’ Downtown
The Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series continues with Empire Kings, the local hiphop collective that includes rappers and DJs such as CDZNUTZ, Ave Mack, DJ Cdz Nuts, Shido, and Izzy B. Arrive early to check out the live painting during the first part of the show.
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons (Rain location: The Range)
Cost: free
Info: downtownithaca.com
After Hours
Head to Monks on the Commons for the official after-party for the Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series. The week’s edition will feature Cha Cha and Matt O’Brian performing on the Monks patio.
When: 8-10 p.m. Thursday
Where: Monk on the Commons
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/462406404524005/
On the Edge
The ElectroZone will present a show experimental electronic acts Matthew Ryals, Anna Oxygen, Slippery Stairs, and Human Resources, along with “visuAlchemy” by smebody.
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Bar & Tea Lounge
Cost: Admission is $5-$10 sliding scale
Info: facebook.com/ithacaelectrozone; https://www.facebook.com/events/2185321788395193/
Beats and Rhymes
Gunpoets continue their monthly residency, “The Hip Hop Lounge: A sonic exploration of beats and rhymes”; they’ll be joined by special guests for a night of “Hip hop beats. Rhymes of all kinds. Super chill vibes.”
When: 9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Casita del Polaris
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/397380087718150/