Looking to liven up your workweek? Check out these cool shows happening in clubs around Ithaca.
'A Night of Chaos'
Stonecutters, from Louisville, Kentucky, will bring their “The Devil Rides Alone” tour to Ithaca. Locals Food Pill, Hearse and Isosceles round out the bill. “Prepare for a night of chaos,” advise the organizers.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Where: The Chanticleer
Cost: $8
Info: click here
ROC + ITH
Swing into May with this one-time only collaboration among five musicians from Rochester and Ithaca, including singer-pianist Hanna PK, Aleks Disljenkovic (guitar), Ken Zeserson (sax), Michael Wallen (drums), Gian C. Cervone (organ). “Come dance to, or just sit back and enjoy Swing, Blues, Boogie and a little bit of Rock'n'Roll.”
When: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Sacred Root Kava Bar & Tea Lounge
Cost: $7, open to all ages
Info: hannapk.com
Senior Night
The IC Senior Showcase will feataure four Ithaca College-based bands that span a variety of genres. On the bill are Aaron Rizzo, Butter, Lazy Bones and East Coast – all of whom have played gigs around town for the past year or two.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: The Haunt
Cost: $10
Info: thehaunt.com
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
Start off your night with some Celtic tunes as Good Áine (featuring Marie and Saoirse Grady on flute and fiddle, respectively) will showcase traditional music
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Where: Franco’s Pizzeria (518 W. State St.)
Cost: free
Info: click here
Return of a Giant
Hank Roberts returns for a solo show of cello and voice. After living in New York City for the past couple of years, Roberts recently moved back to Ithaca, so hopefully we’ll see him play more around here when he’s not touring the country with Bill Frisell or other jazz greats.
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Maxie’s Supper Club
Cost: free, open to all ages
Info: click here
Getting on the Good Foot
DJ Gourd will celebrate James Brown’s birthday with a big show featuring live tunes from the B.J.s (a new band featuring some familiar Ithacans) and two sets of vintage vinyl.
When: 9:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: The Range
Cost: free
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1017014401826145/
Sounds of Chicago
Twin Peaks will bring their indie-rock sound from the Windy City, with Post Animal, another Chicago band, opening the show
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Where: The Haunt
Cost: $18
Info: thehaunt.com
Taking Up Residence
Gunpoets will host the second of their new monthly residency titled “The Hip Hop Lounge: A sonic exploration of beats and rhymes.” The night will feature “Hip hop beats. Rhymes of all kinds. Super chill vibes.” The event takes place on the first Thursday of every month.
When: 9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Casita del Polaris
Cost: free; donations welcome
Info: click here