Live music in Finger Lakes, NY

Enjoy live acoustic tunes at Ramsey's while dining on food and drink specials.

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Enjoy an evening of music, food, and wine while supporting the community library. Attendees can place bids on gift baskets, dining and entertainment offerings, and handcrafted items from local businesses and artisans.

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The Sand Shapes return to Peacemaker Brewing for a live appearance.

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Ithaca-based band The Soul Benders brings together original blues and rock songs with soul-filled covers. Their energetic music offers plenty of rhythm to tap along to. The kitchen is open during the event.

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This long-standing Ithaca blues jam tradition begins with soulful tunes from the house band, then opens the floor for local musicians and blues enthusiasts to play and connect. Those who prefer to listen can relax with a crafted beer and enjoy the rich sounds of the blues.

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Enjoy live music from The Garlic Band at Smokin’ Tails Distillery. The evening features handcrafted spirits and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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The Bruce Katz Band performs live at Fanatics Pub in Lima, New York. Led by Hammond B3 and piano player Bruce Katz, the show presents a blend of blues and American roots with elements of jazz and improvisational rock, a sound he has developed across 11 albums as a leader and more than 75 appearances with John Hammond, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl, Little Milton, Butch Trucks, Duke Robillard, David "Fathead" Newman and others. Katz has long-standing connections with the Allman Brothers community, having been a member of Gregg Allman's band, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Butch Trucks' Freight Train Band and Les Brers, and he has also toured with the Allman Brothers. He is a six time nominee for the Blues Music Award Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year, won Acoustic Blues Album of the Year in 2019 for Journeys to the Heart of the Blues with Joe Louis Walker and Giles Robson, and received Living Blues Magazine nominations for Outstanding Musician on keyboards. A past Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Katz began classical piano at age 5, studied at Berklee and the New England Conservatory, worked with Big Mama Thornton and Ronnie Earl, and released albums including Crescent Crawl, Transformation and Mississippi Moan as his band began touring the U.S. and Europe. All sales are final, and seating is subject to change.

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The Cornell Chamber Orchestra will perform an original score live in synchronization with the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The score was created by a team of film composers led by Sheldon Mirowitz. The presentation is co-sponsored by Cornell Cinema and Wharton Studio Museum, with funding in part from Cornell Council for the Arts, SAFC, and Student Assembly.

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Paul Aldrich presents a one-man tribute to musical comedy, blending song parodies, impressions, familiar favorites, and plenty of laughs. The performance features classics such as “Hello Muddah!,” “The Streak,” “Wooly Bully,” “King of the Road,” “Chanukah Song,” “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” and “King Tut.” The evening supports the Phelps Arts Center and its work bringing creativity, culture, and entertainment to the community.

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The Refugees are a trio of accomplished solo artists: Cidny Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman. Since forming in 2007, they have developed a distinctive sound shaped by country, rock, folk, blues, and Americana. Their performances feature soaring harmonies, skilled musicianship, and a humorous stage presence. Together, the artists bring nearly five decades of music industry experience, more than twenty solo albums, and multiple Grammy Award nominations.

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The Refugees bring together Cidny Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman, three accomplished solo artists whose music blends country, rock, folk, blues, and Americana. Since forming in 2007, the trio has become known for close harmonies, skilled musicianship, and a lively, humorous stage presence. Their combined careers span decades and include more than twenty solo albums and multiple Grammy Award nominations. The performance takes place at the Night Eagle Café.

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The Cornell Chamber Orchestra performs an original score in synchronization with a screening of the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The score was created by a team of film composers led by Sheldon Mirowitz. The presentation is co-sponsored by Cornell Cinema and the Wharton Studio Museum and is funded in part by the Cornell Council for the Arts.

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Ukrainian poet Olena Boryshpolets and musician Lesya Verba perform Boryshpolets’s poem “New Calypso.” The story follows a modern heroine confronting war, political hypocrisy, and destruction by dictators, while holding on to her sense of self and her belief in love. Boryshpolets is a poet, writer, journalist, actress, and cultural manager from Odesa, Ukraine, now living in Pittsburgh as a writer-in-residence with City of Asylum Pittsburgh. The program is co-presented by Ithaca City of Asylum and Cornell Society for the Humanities and Classics Department. Admission is free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required.

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Enjoy live music in the tasting room throughout the fall, featuring performances by local artists.

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The Amish Outlaws perform a genre-spanning live show featuring hip hop, rock, country, metal, disco, and opera. This event is restricted to guests age 21 and older.

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Celebrate a 10th anniversary with an indoor farmers market, live bands, and mall-wide activities featuring games and prizes. A food drive will benefit the St. Alphonsus food pantry. Bring a nonperishable food item to receive a plastic egg with a free gift, ranging from candy to a gift certificate from a participating store.

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Explore a family-friendly vendor market featuring 50 vendors, with face painting, live music, food options, pony rides, puppy and kitten encounters, reptile experiences, and more. A cash bar is also available. Admission is $1, and the market takes place rain or shine.

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Celebrate the season with live music at the Windmill Farm & Craft Market. Logan Route Music provides the soundtrack as shoppers browse a variety of vendors and discover one of a kind gifts for everyone on the Christmas list. Expect festive tunes, local finds, and plenty of holiday cheer throughout the market.

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Enjoy free live music from local artists on the Bagg Dare bandstand, weather permitting. The event calendar shares information about the performers.

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Honor veterans at a concert featuring the Newark First Chancel and Bell Choirs, the Canaltown Chorale, and other guest musicians. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Freewill donations will benefit the Mighty Oaks Foundation. The venue is handicap accessible.

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Scott James & Cryss Marie bring a night of live music to O'Malley's, mixing well-known covers with inventive reinterpretations of familiar songs.

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Enjoy an evening of live music from Virginia Davis, with great food and a lively atmosphere.

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Mark Cellura makes an appearance at Twisted Rail Brewing in Canandaigua. The microbrewery is known for its welcoming atmosphere.

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Rev Ezra is an acoustic music group led by singer-songwriter Josh Chamberlain. Their lyrically focused songs explore how the past and family shape self-understanding, growing older and reconsidering priorities, and the nuances of personal relationships. Their sound has been compared to contemporary folk and country artists such as the Avett Brothers, Zach Bryan, and Watchhouse. Cider, local beer, cocktails, and farm-to-table food are also featured, with a suggested musician donation of $5 to $10.

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Step back into the music of the Grateful Dead’s celebrated May 8, 1977 performance at Cornell University. Eric Carlin’s Half-Dead brings its “Cornell ’77 Revisited” concert series to Ithaca, revisiting a show often regarded as one of the band’s finest. The series’ last two performances sold out.

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Eric Carlin’s Half-Dead revisits the Grateful Dead’s celebrated performance at Cornell University’s Barton Hall as part of its Cornell ’77 Revisited concert series in Ithaca. The original show is considered by some to be the band’s finest recorded performance. The last two concerts in the series sold out.

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Enjoy a swing dance party with live music by Djug Django.

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Explore the variety of Baroque duets for sopranos and violins, with music by Monteverdi, Barbara Strozzi, Handel, Purcell, and Buxtehude, alongside American fiddle tunes. Performers include sopranos Laura Heimes and Andréa Walker, violinists Boel Gidholm and Jimmy Drancsak, cellist Joëlla Becker-Harrow, harpsichordist Naomi Gregory, and lutenist Deborah Fox.

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The Cornell Glee Club presents a musical meditation on what may lie beyond our earthly lives, exploring questions of death, faith, goodness, and the spiritual forces that guide us. The program spans music from the Renaissance to the present, with works by David Conte, William Henry Smith, Florence Price, Francis Poulenc, Michael McGlynn, and others. It concludes with the world premiere of “God is a God,” commissioned by the Glee Club. Composer Brandon Waddles weaves together a lesser-known Black spiritual and a more familiar spiritual in a testament to faith.

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DSP Shows and The State Theatre of Ithaca present Punch Brothers in concert at The State Theatre of Ithaca. This forward-looking string band is known for fleet-fingered musicianship and intricate arrangements. After the end of Nickel Creek, mandolinist Chris Thile formed the group in the late 2000s, and their sound blends bluegrass drive, classical sophistication, and jazz-like improvisation. Most of their Nonesuch releases have topped the Billboard Bluegrass chart and also made notable inroads on pop, rock, and folk charts. They gave their first performance at Carnegie Hall and were featured in the 2011 documentary How to Grow a Band. Their fifth album, All Ashore, won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album, followed by the 2022 tribute set Hell on Church Street. This show highlights virtuosic playing, tight ensemble work, and a cross-genre spirit from a supergroup in the roots music world.

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The Lost Rebels return to Patrick's Elmira NY with a set of retro rock favorites from Elvis, the Beatles, the Stones, Tommy James & The Shondells, Buddy Holly, BTO, the Spencer Davis Group, The Who, and more.

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Elliot and Steve perform great tunes you remember and love.

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Play bingo with a karaoke twist, with plenty of prizes and a selective food menu.

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Scott James and Cryss Marie perform favorite cover tunes and original interpretations at O’Malley’s Lakeside Tavern.

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Chris Taylor and past and present members of Custom Taylor Band celebrate the group’s 25-year history with a country music retrospective.

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Chris Taylor provides live entertainment at The Vine at del Lago Resort and Casino.

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Enjoy a cocktail and a night of live music featuring Rain Tempos with Jennie Lowe Sterns and Kristen Bigness.

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Enjoy free live music from local artists on the Bagg Dare bandstand, weather permitting. The event calendar lists the scheduled performers.

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The Cornell Gamelan Ensemble performs a varied program of traditional Javanese music, ranging from the expansive, majestic gendhing bonang Parigentang to the lively accompaniment for beksan Lawung, a martial dance from the Yogyakarta court. The music is presented in the atrium of Klarman Hall, whose acoustics are well suited to the performance.

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The Chamber Series opens with three contrasting chamber works: Fauré’s deeply moving D minor Trio, Nielsen’s witty and conversational wind quintet, and Elgar’s sweeping, nostalgic Quintet in A minor.

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Under the direction of Sean Linfors, the Cayuga Vocal Ensemble marks its 50th anniversary season with music by Byrd, Lauridsen, Wyers, Duruflé, and Parker. The program includes a cappella pieces in Italian, Latin, and English, selections from Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Waltzes,” and Jonathan Dove’s “Ring out, wild bells,” accompanied by Emmett Scott. CVE alumni will join the ensemble at the concert’s conclusion. Admission is pay what you wish.

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The Cornell Jazz Ensemble and Alan Ferber Nonet Ensemble present a program featuring guest composer and trombonist Alan Ferber, with student performers collaborating on his compositions and arrangements. The program also includes works by Anthony Wilson, Harry Warren, Paul McCandless, and Chris Cheek, alongside Ferber compositions such as “The Compass,” “Ambling,” “Angel’s Landing,” and “Brimstone Boogaloo.”

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These beginner percussion classes introduce drumming techniques through traditional and contemporary Afro-Cuban rhythms. Participants will explore rhythms shaped by African, Cuban, Haitian, and Caribbean traditions and their influences. All are welcome, and you do not need to bring your own instrument. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $15 per class, with a sliding-scale discount available for anyone who needs it. No one will be turned away because of a lack of funds.

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Enjoy a free presentation of piano and string chamber music.

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The Ithaca College Flute Ensemble performs under the direction of guest conductor Aaron Burgess.

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Auburn Public Theater welcomes performers of all kinds to share their talents, including musicians, stand-up comedians, poetry readers, and others involved in the performing arts. The cover charge is $5, and students age 17 and under with ID can attend for free.

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Enjoy a free musical program featuring piano and instrumental duos.

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Explore Afro-Cuban traditional and folkloric dance through lively movement and live percussion. Accomplished professional dancers and cultural practitioners Adolfo Castillo and Lisbet Lopez lead classes featuring story-rich dances, monthly introductions to new dance styles, and opportunities to revisit earlier dances. Participants connect rhythm with movement while developing dance technique and supporting mental and physical fitness. All ages, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome, and no prior dance experience is needed. Bring a water bottle and, if needed, a towel. Class fees include monthly and drop-in options, with sliding-scale, pay-what-you-can, and punch-card discounts available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

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Virtuoso organist Renée Anne Louprette showcases the versatility of the Cornell Baroque Organ through music spanning the 17th to 21st centuries, including works by Buxtehude, Weckmann, Frescobaldi, Ligeti, and Régis Campo.

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A fall fundraiser supporting subsidies for Community Supported Agriculture vegetable boxes for low-income families, people experiencing indigence, and single parents. The harvest party features farm-fresh food, music, and fun, while raising awareness of food insecurity and the growing food gap.

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Enjoy free local live music each Wednesday at Ventosa Vineyards, along with delicious food, views of Seneca Lake, and sunsets.

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Max Childs and his band deliver lively, intimate pop performances that explore the boundaries of live pop music. Raised in Upstate New York, Childs has performed across the upper East Coast since 2015, headlining and supporting artists including Danielle Ponder, Juice, and Nahko and Medicine for the People. His festival appearances include The Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Finger Lakes Grassroots, and Finger Lakes Thaw. Based in Ithaca and Trumansburg, Louiston blends acoustic Americana with elements of folk, indie, rock, country, bluegrass, ragtime, melodic skate punk, and bebop jazz.

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Children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy a free, public music class together. Sing, play, dance, explore instruments, and connect through music in a welcoming setting.

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Three members of the Pelotones, Wayne Gottlieb, Harry Aceto, and Alex Specker, perform music from the group’s playlist, including blues, R&B, swing, and original songs. Wayne’s smooth baritone is accompanied by Harry on bass and Alex on jazz guitar.

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The Pelotones Trio performs blues, R&B, swing, and original music. Wayne Gottlieb sings with a smooth baritone, accompanied by Harry Aceto on bass and Alex Specker on jazz guitar. A donation of $5 to $10 for the band is recommended.

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Enjoy an evening of line dancing, music, and laughter. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome, from seasoned dancers to those new to the steps.

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Pitch Please A Cappella presents a Block II showcase featuring throwback songs. The performance will also be livestreamed on the group’s YouTube channel.

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The Ithaca College African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, joined by a first-year seminar class, will perform several pieces from West Africa, mainly Ghana. Students have explored the traditional music and cultural practices of the Ewe, Ga, Ashanti, and Dagomba, learning to process and perform music orally through methods passed down across generations. The performance honors the musicians, cultural practitioners, and ancestors who have preserved and shared these musical traditions.

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Max Childs and his band bring an energetic, intimate take on live pop, shaped by heartfelt songwriting and influences ranging from Motown and ’80s rock to funk. Raised in Upstate New York, Childs has performed across the upper East Coast since 2015 and appeared at festivals including Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival, and Finger Lakes Thaw. Louiston, a special guest based in Ithaca and Trumansburg, blends acoustic-centered Americana with elements of folk, indie, rock, country, bluegrass, ragtime, skate punk, and bebop jazz. Admission is for ages 21 and over. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

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The African Drumming and Dance Ensemble performs several pieces from West Africa, primarily Ghana, alongside a first-year seminar class. Students have been learning about the traditional music and cultural practices of the Ewe, Ga, Ashanti, and Dagomba peoples, including how these musical traditions are learned and passed down orally. The experience also encourages respect for the musicians, cultural practitioners, and ancestors whose musical legacies continue to be shared around the world.

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