CNY Alive!

Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The KEYS Studio, 181 Kenwood Ave., Oneida, 13421, United States
Join us at The KEYS Studio for a LIVE in-person FREE concert on the lawn!
Featuring music from Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association!Ice Cream by Rick’s Polar Pops!
Bring a chair, relax and enjoy some great music and big smiles!
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Ben Wayne
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Potters Farm to Fork, 1951 NY-31, Port Byron, NY, 13140, United States
Ben Wayne takes the stage for Music Monday with Oktoberfest specials all month long!
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Actual Proof
2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | CNY Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Monday Night Sessions with Actual Proof!
September 29th 7:00 – 9:00 CNY Jazz Central Theater
Actual Proof is Rick Balestra, Ron France, Brian Scherer, Ed Vivenzio and Evan DuChane –Playing the music of Yellow Jackets, David Sanborn, Jeff Lober, Joe Sample and more!
Free On-Street ParkingBar- Snacks – Available

Tickets: $10.00Available on EventBright or at the DoorSeating is limited
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Coco Montoya
2025-09-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Fanatics Pub Lima, 7281 Main St., Lima, NY, 14485, United States
“’Just play what you feel, be real about it, and enjoy yourself.’ That’s what Albert Collins taught me,” says the award-winning guitar virtuoso and soul-deep singer Coco Montoya. The self-taught, left-handed Montoya mastered his craft under Collins’ tutelage. Incorporating lessons learned from his mentors, the iconic Collins (for whom he originally drummed), and UK legend John Mayall, Montoya puts his own stamp onto every song he performs. Since his first solo album in 1995 (which won him the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist), Montoya’s endlessly inventive guitar work and passionate, hard-hitting vocals have kept him at the top of the blues world. With his new Alligator Records album, Writing On The Wall (his sixth for the label), Montoya delivers what he is already calling one of the best records he’s ever made. For the very first time on Alligator, he decided to bring his road-tested band—noted keyboardist and songwriter Jeff Paris (Keb’ Mo’, Bill Withers), bassist Nathan Brown, and drummer Rena Beavers—into the studio with him. Between the camaraderie of the long-time bandmates and the sheer talent of all involved, the results have left Coco, in his words, “over the moon.”
Produced by Grammy Award-winner Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal) and co-produced by Jeff Paris, Writing On The Wall is a tour-de-force of memorable, hook-filled songs, sung with passion and fueled by equally memorable, top shelf musicianship. The 13 tracks include five written or co-written by Montoya. The set opens with a signature, career-defining performance of the soul-baring I Was Wrong, written for Coco by songwriter Dave Steen. From the blistering Save It For The Next Fool to the enjoy now/pay later philosophy of Jeff Paris’ (I’d Rather Feel) Bad About Doin’ It to the riveting reinvention of Lonnie Mack’s Stop, Montoya delivers each song with heart-pounding emotion. Special guest Lee Roy Parnell adds his well-seasoned slide guitar to the smoldering A Chip And A Chair. And Coco’s friend, guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks (son of late Alligator star Lonnie Brooks), joins in for some good-natured fun on the droll Baby, You’re A Drag and adds his blistering playing to the searing cover of Bobby Bland’s You Got Me.“I am so proud of this one,” Montoya says of Writing On The Wall. “We recorded in Jeff Paris’ studio and everything just gelled together. And the band inspired me; they all gave extra effort at every turn. Jeff, Nathan and Rena played so great, they ended up making me play even harder. They made me sound better than I am!”
Henry “Coco” Montoya was born in Santa Monica, California, on October 2, 1951, and raised in a working-class family. Growing up, Coco immersed himself in his parents’ record collection. He listened to big band jazz, salsa, doo-wop and rock ‘n’ roll. His first love was drums; he acquired a kit at age 11. He got a guitar two years later. “I’m sure the Beatles had something to do with this,” Montoya recalls. “I wanted to make notes as well as beats.” But guitar was his secondary instrument. Montoya turned his love of drumming into his profession, playing in a number of area rock bands while still in his teens and becoming an in-demand drummer.In 1969, Montoya saw Albert King opening a Creedence Clearwater Revival/Iron Butterfly concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. He was transformed. “After King got done playing,” says Montoya, “my life was changed. When he played, the music went right into my soul. It grabbed me so emotionally that I had tears welling up in my eyes. Nothing had ever affected me to this level. He showed me what music and playing the blues were all about.I knew that was what I wanted to do.”The next chapter of Montoya’s story was kick-started by a chance meeting in the mid-1970s with legendary bluesman Albert Collins. Montoya says, “Albert was coming through Los Angeles and needed to borrow my drum set, which I left at the club where he was going to be playing. I went down to see his show that night and it just tore my head off. The thing that I had seen and felt with Albert King came pouring back on me when I saw Albert Collins.”
A short time later, Collins hired Montoya as his band’s drummer. With Albert mentoring Coco on the guitar during the band’s downtime, Coco soon became Collins’ second guitarist. “We’d sit in hotel rooms for hours and play guitar,” remembers Montoya. “He’d play that beautiful rhythm of his and just have me play along. He was always saying, ‘Don’t think about it, just feel it.’ He was like a father to me,” says Coco, who often slept at Collins’ home. When Collins declared Montoya his “son,” it was the highest praise and affection he could offer. In return, Montoya learned everything he could from the legendary Master of the Telecaster.
Needing a more regular paycheck, Montoya left Collins’ band after two years and took a job tending bar, jamming on weekends at Los Angeles clubs. One day, legendary British musician John Mayall heard Coco playing Otis Rush’s All Your Love (I Miss Loving) onstage. Soon after, Mayall called on Montoya to join his famous Bluesbreakers. Filling the shoes of previous Bluesbreaker guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor would not be easy, but Montoya knew he could not pass up the opportunity to play with another legend. For the next ten years he toured the world and recorded with Mayall on seven albums, soaking up the experience of life on the road and in the recording studio.
Montoya’s recorded debut as a bandleader came with 1995’s Gotta Mind To Travel (originally on Silvertone Records in England and later issued in the USA on Blind Pig Records). The album became an instant fan favorite. Blues enthusiasts, radio programmers and critics sent praise from all corners. The album immediately made it clear that Montoya ranked among the best players on the contemporary scene. Two more Blind Pig albums followed, and Coco was well on his way.
In 2000, Montoya’s Alligator debut, Suspicion, quickly became the best-selling album of his career, earning regular radio airplay on over 120 stations nationwide. Montoya’s fan base exploded. After two more highly successful and massively popular Alligator releases—2002’s Can’t Look Back and 2007’s Dirty Deal—Montoya signed with Ruf Records, cutting both a live and a studio album. Returning to Alligator with 2017’s Hard Truth and 2019’s Coming In Hot, the guitar master continued to blaze his trail. “Montoya unleashes one career-topping performance after another,” declared the UK’s Blues Matters.
Still an indefatigable road warrior, Montoya continues to tour virtually nonstop, bringing audiences to their feet from New York to New Orleans to Chicago to San Francisco. Across the globe, he’s performed in countries including Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, England, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Italy, Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic and Canada.
Now, with the dynamic Writing On The Wall and a tour calendar busting at the seams, Coco Montoya is as excited as he’s ever been to perform the new songs live with his burning-hot band. Montoya’s well-earned reputation as an eye-popping live performer precedes him. Vintage Guitar states, “Coco keeps getting better and better. He plays with fire and passion rarely seen in this day and age.” Billboard declares, “In a world of blues guitar pretenders, Coco Montoya is the real McCoy. He exudes power and authenticity. Be prepared to get scorched by the real thing.”
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Half Past Dead
2025-09-29 19:30 - 22:30 | Funk n Waffles – Downtown Syracuse, 313 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
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Open Mic at Play by Play
2025-09-29 20:00 - 23:59 | Play by Play Schenectady, 2460 Hamburg Rd., Schenectady, 12303, United States
Open mic for singers, and musicians. House Band, Full Backline, Signup Sheet, Players to back you up. Great food (Dough made fresh at venue) *Parking Lot…Two Pool Tables.
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Open Mic at Potter's
2025-09-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Potters Farm to Fork, 1951 NY-31, Port Byron, NY, 13140, United States
Join us every other Tuesday Night for Acoustic Open Mic night at Potters! Hosted by Zachary Levison stop in sign up and showcase your talent. Sign ups start at 5 PM – Open Mic 5:30-8 PM
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Just Joe
2025-09-30 17:30 - 20:30 | The Cider Mill Syracuse, 4221 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY, 13219, United States
Our FINAL night of music for the 2025 season!Rain or shine. Seating is first-come-first-served.
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Larabee Live
2025-09-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Monirae’s Casual Dining & Entertainment, 688 County Rte. 10, Pennellville, NY, 13132, United States
Jammin’ The Hits! come sing along… Oh, and Wings+ !!!!
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Wonder Monday Trio with special guest TeenCat
2025-09-30 19:00 - 22:00 | The Downstairs Ithaca, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Wonder Monday Trio returns to the Downstairs with pop-punk icons TeenCat!
7pm doors
$10
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Los Blancos
2025-10-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Middle Ages Beer Hall, Syracuse, NY, United States
Live music @ Middle Ages Brewery Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union! -No Cover-No ticket required-
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LAUNCHing Our Talents
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | The Palace Theatre Syracuse, 2384 James St, Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States
“LAUNCHing Our Talents” is an inclusive showcase celebrating the creativity of individuals with developmental disabilities. All LAUNCH clients are encouraged to participate in ways that suit them, from performing and creating artwork to writing, designing programs, or welcoming guests. This event provides a supportive space for self-expression, allowing participants to explore their interests and shine through their talents.
DATE: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TIME: Doors Open 4:00 PM
Show Starts 5:00 PM
LOCATION:The Palace Theatre
2384 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13206
COST: Admission to the show is FREE or
purchase VIP seating for $25.00.
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Gigs on the Green
2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Griffo Green Rome NY, 198 N. Washington St., Rome, 13440, United States
Get ready for a mouthwatering evening of music, food, and fun at BBQ Night on Griffo Green!
We’re bringing the heat with your barbecue favorites from Sugar Ray’s, dessert from Oldies & Goodies, cold beer from Copper City Brewing and live music from Ryan Quinn!
Bring your appetite, bring your friends, and bring your A-game for some cornhole!
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Dirtroad Ruckus
2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Jammer’s Sports Bar, 3535 Walters Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13209, United States
Dirtroad Ruckus at Jammer’s Sports Bar & Restaurant in Lakeland NY 6pm-9pm
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Outlaw Duo
2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Last Lap Tavern, 68 US-11, Central Square, 13036, United States
Wing Night + Live Music = Perfect Wednesday!

Join us at The Last Lap Tavern on Wednesday, October 1st for a night of great food, cold drinks, and awesome live music with OutLaw Duo!

Live Music: 6 PM – 9 PM
Wing Night Specials
Drinks flowing all night

Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and come kick back with us in Central Square!

68 US-11, Central Square, NY

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What's Cookin' Jazz Trrio
2025-10-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Brookton’s Market, 491 Brooktondale Rd., Brooktondale, 14817, United States

THE LUCKY LOSERS
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The 443 Social Club Lounge, 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, 13203, United States
San Francisco’s award-winning blues/R&B band THE LUCKY LOSERS make their 443 debut on October 1.
Winners of five Independent Blues Award in 2021 including “Artist of the Year” (Cathy Lemons), “Song of the Year” (Godless Land), “The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s finest male/female duet fronted band — a throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emerged in the late 1960’s with impassioned vocal performances, electrifying musical interplay, and powerful harmonica
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The Harmonic Dirt duo and Beautiful Losers
2025-10-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Syracuse Whiskey Coop, Walton Street 120, Syracuse, New York, 13202, United States
The Harmonic Dirt duo and Beautiful Losers …and special friends and special guests… will entertain you with bluegrass style Americana originals and covers!
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Iris Dement
2025-10-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Center for the Arts Homer, 72 S Main St, Homer, NY, United States
Throughout my life, songs have been lending me a hand. Writing songs, singing songs, putting them on records, has been a way for me to extend that hand to others.” With grace, courage, and soul, Iris shares 13 anthems — love songs, really — to and for our broken inner and outer worlds.
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OPEN MIC WITH JOEL KANE
2025-10-01 20:00 - 23:59 | Shifty’s Bar, 1401 Burnet avenue , Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States

Jazz In The Burbs 2025
2025-10-02 07:30 - 21:30 | The Green Gate Inn, 2 Main St, Camillus, NY, 13031, United States

Mark Nanni
2025-10-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Wegman’s Fayetteville, 6789 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, 13066, United States
Join us for live piano music at lunchtime at Weggie’s this Thursday!
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Merlyn Fuller
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Seymour Library, Genesee Street 176, Auburn, New York, 13021, United States
Enjoy an evening of music at Seymour Library with Merlyn Fuller of Merry Mischief. Take a musical adventure with seafaring songs, shanties and tales of the high seas with this “theatrical musician” as she navigates music from river to sea!
No life preservers needed. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Seymour Library.
No registration is required for this free program. This series is made possible by the Friends of Seymour Library.
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Songwriters Night
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Munjed’s Middle Eastern & Greek Cafe’, 105 Victoria Pl., Syracuse, 13210, United States
The four songwriters perform their original songs and tell the stories behind them. The concert takes place on Munjed’s stage on Westcott Street and is free and open to the public, so come by for dinner, drinks, and original music. Reservations are STRONGLY encouraged. Please call Munjed’s at: (315) 425-0366.
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Quatro
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Persimmons Restaurant, 3536 Timber Banks Pkwy., Baldwinsville, NY, 13027, United States
Quatro. cozy in the fall.
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Bruce - Yacht and Beyond
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Avicolli’s Coal Fired Pizza & Kitchen, 104 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville, NY, 13066, United States
Yacht rock and much more, along with great food and drink at Avicolli’s Coal Fire in Fayetteville.
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Gary Johnson
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Parker’s 129, Genesee Street 129, Auburn, New York, 13021, United States
Join us at Parker’s 129 every Thursday night for Live Music!!
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Mark Douglas
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Brae Loch Inn, 5 Albany St, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
Come join the very talented Mark Douglas.
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Aiken Nadge
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Cortland Beer Company, 16 Court St., Cortland, NY, United States
Aiken NadgeLive Thursday, October 2nd6 PM – 9 PMCortland Beer Company, LLC
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Jeremy Romance & The Zero Friends Club w/s/g LoJoSlyy, Flesruoy Llik & Zaya Lee
2025-10-02 18:00 - 2025-10-03 02:00 | The Song & Dance, 115 E. Jefferson St., Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
