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YULE ROCK
2025-12-19 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Parker’s 129, Genesee Street 129, Auburn, New York, 13021, United States
Get Ready for Yule Rock at Parker’s 129!
Join us for an awesome holiday bash at Parker’s 129! This special event will help Yule Rock raise money for local charities! Doors will open at 6:30 and the band will start at 7! Find information about this year’s charities here.
Tickets are $20. They can be purchased at the door, or in advance at Parker’s 129 or at the link below. Please present your ticket at the door for admission! A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will help benefit Yule Rock’s charities.
Seating will be limited and on a first-come/first-served basis. Arrive early to get a seat. Standing tables will be available.
The kitchen will be closed for this special event. However, your ticket includes a grazing buffet of snacks and finger foods.
The bar will be open for purchase of soft drinks, beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Don’t miss out on our festive holiday specialty cocktails!
Bring your festive spirit! Deck yourself in holiday cheer and come ready to sing, dance, and rock around the Christmas tree!
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The Shylocks
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Onco Fermentations, 397 rt 281, tully, NY, 13159, United States
Holiday acoustic blues! Neo kitchen open till 8pm.
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Scott Tournet
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The 443 Social Club Lounge, 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, 13203, United States
Scott Tournet is a producer, mixing engineer, solo artist, the frontman for Elektric Voodoo, and a founding member of Grace Potter & The Nocturnals (2003-2015). With The Nocturnals he was a co-writer on 3 Top 40 albums and scored a gold record for the song “Paris”.
In addition to his work with the Nocturnals, Scott has written and recorded with Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Willie Nelson, T Bone Burnett, Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss, Mark Batson (Dr. Dre, Alicia Keys, Eminem) and others. He has performed with The Allman Brothers, members of The Grateful Dead and Phish, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) and many others.
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A Not So Silent Night Jazz Concert
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Liverpool First Presbyterian Church, 603 Tulip St., Liverpool, 13088, United States
Donations will be accepted to support our local community
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Off The Dock Chamber Festival
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles, 97 E. Genessee St., Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Off The Dock Chamber Festival Presents our 2025 Winter Gala!
Friday 19 December, 7:00pm
First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles (97E Genesee St.)
FREE ADMISSION (Suggested donation of $25) – RSVP at www.offthedockchamber.com to be guaranteed a seat and make a donation in any amount to enter for a chance to win 2 SEASON PASSES to our June 2026 concert series.
A festive night of music featuring Skaneateles Schools Alumni, benefiting Off The Dock Chamber Festival and the Skaneateles Education Foundation. A free holiday reception will follow in Dobson hall.
Join the Off The Dock Chamber Choir for a program of christmas carols at 7:00pm, followed by instrumental and vocal solos featuring SCS performing arts alumni and friends of Off The Dock.
It is a primary part of Off The Dock’s mission to support local young professional performing artists. In June 2025, Off The Dock hired 20 emerging young artists and featured them on 8 Concerts during our Summer Festival. Proceeds from this festival will allow us to hire our 2026 artists, providing fair performance fees to up-and-coming young professional artists! A portion of each donation will also benefit the Music Boosters Fund of the Skaneateles Education Foundation, supporting enrichment for music students, and professional development for teachers, as well as equipment costs.
Want to make a larger commitment to supporting Off The Dock’s mission? Visit our website to learn about artist and concert sponsorship opportunities!
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Marc Macri & The Funk Junkies
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Western Ranch Motor Inn, 1255 state fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY, 13209, United States
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The Malcontents
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Average Joe’s, Baldwinsville, United States
Malcontents are back
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Jackie & Dave
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Angry Smokehouse, NY, United States

The Noisy Boys
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Brian’s Landing Jamesville, 6523 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesvillr, NY, 13078, United States
Always a great place to hang on a Friday night for dinner and drinks! A few Christmas tunes will be mixed in for the holiday season!
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Prine Time
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Brewerton Center For The Arts, 9660 Brewerton Rd., Brewerton, 13029, United States
The Brewerton Center For The Arts is proud to present “Prine Time” an evening of some of John Prines’ most influential songs. Prine was known for his signature blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, often with elements of social commentary and satire, as well as sweet songs and melancholy ballads with a career spanning over 50 years
John Edward Prine was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who blended folk, blues, and country music. Known for his dark humor and poignant storytelling, Prine’s songs often featured tragic characters and addressed personal and societal issues. His 1971 self-titled debut album, featuring “Hello in There” and “Sam Stone”, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014.
$15 Tickets for the event presale and at the door with all proceeds for the event being donated back to the center to assist them in their goal of increasing the presence of the arts in the community.
PRESALE TICKET LINK:https://www.zeffy.com/…/prine-time-a-tribute-concert-to…
Thank you to our friend Jim Shaffer for organizing this amazing fundraiser event and to all the local musicians involved sharing their talents and gift of music and their generous giving spirit. Creating Community.
About the performers
On the Porch began as an acoustic trio featuring Meg Bolton, Emilei Carney and Jim Shaffer, who bonded over their shared love of folk, country and American music, including the works of Prine. They perform at numerous venues and festivals throughout Upstate NY, and are honored to co-host this year’s fundraiser.
Bolton is a versatile singer/songwriter who plays guitar, banjo and harmonica, and provides vocals for the trio. Bolton resides with her family in nearby Mexico where she teaches swimming. Her multi-instrumental abilities and expressive voice are central to On The Porch’s unique sound.
Emilei Carney brings her talents on mandolin, ukulele and vocals, contributing an integral part to the trio’s harmonious blend. Born in Columbus, Georgia, Carney currently lives in Oswego.
Shaffer is a seasoned singer/songwriter from Central New York, whose experience spans over 25years in the local music scene. His guitar and vocals add depth and character to the group’s performances.
The Cool Kids consist of K. Marc Warner, Timothy Stone and Steve Watson.. Years ago, these three good friends from the Oswego area came together in a new project aimed at spotlighting lesser recognized rock, folk and country material from various singer/songwriters with their own arrangements and feel.
Warner was the longstanding Prine fan among the three friends, having followed Prine’s tours for years, and having actually met Prine after his performance at the Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee in 2006. Warner introduced several Prine songs to the group and they entered the band’s regular set lists.
In 2024 the group was honored with a request to be part of the first “Prime Prine” tribute and enjoyed working up a whole set of Prine material to present. They are excited to return this year with another compelling group of Prine’s songs to honor, remember and enjoy.

Tim Nekritz is an Oswego-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who plays covers ranging from the early 20th century to contemporary hits and many originals. Nekritz plays slide guitar/dobro and sings both solo and in various combos, including the duo Whiskey Spirits and as bassist/vocalist for The Condescenders.
He established The Variety Show, a monthly-ish event inviting guest performers to showcase their songs, and hosted various open mics. He additionally organizes and hosts a monthly Songwriters Circle where people talk about, share and provide feedback on writing songs.
More details to follow.
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13 Curves
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Auburn VFW, 44 E. Genesee, Auburn, 13021, United States
Join us on Friday, December 19 at 7:00PM for a night of classic rock, community vibes, and holiday-season energy. Come out, warm up, and keep the December spirit going with us!
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Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Blind Squirrel Pub, 161 Phelps St., Oneida, 13421, United States
UPDATE! Things just got a little UGLIER!
ALL participants wearing an UGLY SWEATER will be entered into a drawing to WIN FRONT ROW tickets to Aaron Lewis this Saturday Night!
Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners2 Front Row Saturday, Dec 20 @ 8pm The Event Center @ Turning Stone Casino
Let’s see those UGLY SWEATERS! Karaoke w/ RT TUNES Cold Beer Cocktails
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠 . 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤. & 𝐁𝐞 𝐔𝐠𝐥𝐲
𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲!
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BAND FOR BANKS – A Night of Music Supporting the CNY Food Bank
2025-12-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Shep’s Brewing Company, 132 Genesee St., Auburn, 13021, United States
Join us at Shep’s Brewing on Friday, December 19th for a special night of live music, community, and giving back.
We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local talent to raise support for the CNY Food Bank:• P4P BIGs• Blast• No Filter• The Healers
Friday, December 19 Starts at 7 PM Shep’s Brewing
Donations aren’t required, but they’re encouraged — every bit helps families in our community during the holiday season. Come enjoy great beer, great music, and help make a difference.
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Upside Down Cross, Easy Blame & Coffin Nails
2025-12-19 19:00 - 23:59 | The JUGG on Teall, 2026 Teall Ave., Syracuse, 13206, United States
Save the date. Dec 19th at The JUGG on Teall, we are going to have a good old fashioned get together or as I am calling it a XmasX party! Ugly sweater encouraged.
Leave a light onUpside Down CrossEasy BlameCoffin Nails7 pm doors. Music at 7:30 pm$10
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A Twilight Zone Christmas; Multiple Showings
2025-12-19 19:00 - 2025-12-20 21:00 | CNY Playhouse, 116 W Glen Ave., Syracuse, NY, 13205, United States
Revisit the iconic Christmas episodes of science fiction horror anthology “The Twilight Zone” in this incredible onstage experience.
Friday Dec. 19th- 7pm
Saturday Dec. 20th- 7pm
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Hard Promises
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Middle Ages Beer Hall, Syracuse, NY, United States
What better way to celebrate Christmas with the music of Tom Petty AND, for the first time ever, Hard Promises will kick the night off with a set of classic rock from Paul McCartney, Elton John, The Who, The Cars, and many others (including some Christmas tunes) before playing a two hour set of Tom Petty! This will be the first time they have ever combined their two shows (the classic rock party and the Tom Petty Tribute) into one special night. This will also be their last show in Central new York until, at least, Summer of 2026! Special guests will be announced soon. This show has sold out every time at this venue so please get your tickets early!
And yes, of course, Santa’s sack will be there with lots of fun gifts for some lucky audience members (those who know, know!)
Don’t Know Hard Promises? Providing one of New York’s best live classic rock shows, the members of Hard Promises have shared the stage with Cheap Trick, John Waite, Gregg Allman, Starship, Eddie Money, Dickey Betts, Blues Traveler, Joan Jett, Blue Oyster Cult, Great White, Spin Doctors, and the legendary B.B. King. Hard Promises is also the longest running and largest drawing Tom Petty music tribute in all of New York State.
PRESENTED BY VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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Steph Maguire
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Chubbys Sports Bar & Grill, 224 W. 1st St., Fulton, 13069, United States
Catch Steph Maguire live in CNY! Shes been living in Nashville playing there for the past few years, now back home and ready to party in all the snow shes missed. Known for her powerful captivating voice, great energy and Red Dirt vibes she brings a mix of rock and country songs including her own!
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Judy Collins
2025-12-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Center for the Arts Homer, 72 S Main St, Homer, NY, United States
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
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The Bodega Cats
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Asil’s Pub, 220 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY, 13219, United States
UPDATE: Due to some logistics and travel issues The Esce Nesci Trio will not be performing but instead come check out 2/3 of the trio as The Bodega Cats will be performing at one of our favorite neighborhood taverns Asils Pub! So “swing in” for the best wings and cold beer around and some classic acoustic rock!!
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Skelequesmas
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Downstairs Ithaca, 121 W. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
The Third Annual & Final Skelequesmas!
Delaques & Skeleton Hands join forces!
All three Fridays in December!
8pm doors
$10 pwyc
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The Barndogs
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Rocky’s Pub, 209 Oswego St., Liverpool, NY, 13088, United States
We can’t wait for… drumroll please… The Barndogs Live Friday Dec 19! Classic rock band, The Barndogs, will be rocking the house! Friday December 19, 8:00pm$5 Cover . Friday December 19th.
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The Nasty Flyers: a Phish Tribute
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Funk n Waffles – Downtown Syracuse, 313 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
The Nasty Flyers are a Phish Tribute featuring an All-Star lineup. They are doing an event to celebrate the 35th Anniversary release of Lawn Boy.
Over the course of the night they will play all the iconic tunes from this album, along with a whole slew of songs from the legendary Vermont band.
Doors at 7 both nights$15 advance / $20 door
Tickets are available NOW!!
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Steve Cali and Chad Mac
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Village Tavern Marcellus, 6 E Main Street, Marcellus, NY, 13108, United States
Come hangout this Friday the 19th, We want to see who has the best camo!! Swag bags will be given out throughout the night!!

The Village Tavern
Party starts at 5!!
Live music 8-11pm by Steve Cali and Chad Mac

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Morris & The Hepcats
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | TK Tavern on the Hill, 3855 Split Rock Rd., Camillus, NY, 13031, United States
Live Music & Dancing!
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Grateful for Biggie w/s/g Peak
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:59 | Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Join us for the return of Grateful for Biggie, a perfect mash up of Biggie Small & The Dead wsg Peak. Friday, 12/19. Doors 7pm//Show 8pm
Step into a world where time-honored melodies collide with urban poetry, where the rhythms of yesterday’s legends unite with the beats of a modern era. Introducing Grateful for Biggie, the ultimate mashup tribute that seamlessly blends the Grateful Dead’s signature grooves with the lyrical genius of Notorious B.I.G. Get ready for a sonic journey that defies genres and sparks new musical dimensions. At the heart of “Grateful for Biggie” lies the powerful fusion of two iconic forces. The Grateful Dead’s ethereal harmonies and improvisational magic interweave with Biggie’s slick rhymes and storytelling prowess, creating a tapestry of sound that resonates with fans of both worlds. Each performance is a dynamic celebration of musical innovation, where “China Cat Sunflower” meets “Kick in the Door,” and “Shakedown Street” flows seamlessly with “Hypnotize.” Grateful for Biggie captures the essence of both the Grateful Dead and Notorious B.I.G., paying homage to the legacies that shaped generations. With electrifying stage presence and the soulful vibes of the past, this tribute band invites you to revel in the familiar while experiencing the thrill of the unexpected. So, whether you’re a Dead Head or a Hip Hop head looking to groove to some legendary tunes, Grateful for Biggie promises an unforgettable ride. Join us as we bridge the gap between two of America’s greatest cultural movements of all time, creating a musical experience that proves true artistry knows no boundaries. Band Lineup: Emanuel Washington (Drums/Vox) Phil Grajko (Guitar/Vox) Skribe Da God (MC Vox) Brian Lauri (Keys/Vox) Jay Lock (Guitar) Mike Spadaro (Bass)
PEAK is a Brooklyn-based quartet featuring songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Hilliard (Turbine), Kito Bovenshulte (Particle) on drums, Josh T. Carter (Hayley Jane and The Primates) on bass, and Johnny Young on keys (Mick Taylor Band). Their third full-length album, Vanishing Skies, came out on January 31, 2025. Self-described as Psychedelic Indie Funk, the band jams extensively in their live show and lets the songs speak for themselves on the record.
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JOE DRISCOLL
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:59 | Shifty’s Bar, 1401 Burnet avenue , Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States

The Half Nelsons
2025-12-19 20:30 - 23:30 | The Fitz (Oh My Darling), 321 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Our first time at this cool venue, let’s check it out…
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The M80’s
2025-12-19 21:00 - 23:59 | Buntsy’s Neighborhood Food and Drink, 2235 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY, 14580, United States
The most electrifying 80s show returns to buntsys for our annual Xmas show!
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Emo Night Syracuse: X-Mas Edition
2025-12-19 21:00 - 2025-12-20 02:00 | The Song & Dance, 115 E. Jefferson St., Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Emo Night Syracuse is the ultimate emo night party at The Song & Dance in Syracuse, NY. Hosted by After Dark Presents—the concert promoter that has booked the biggest emo bands for decades—this night delivers the perfect mix of a high-energy concert and an all-out party. With themed drinks, non-stop singalongs, and a DJ spinning all the anthems and deep cuts, the atmosphere is electric from start to finish. As one patron put it, Emo Night Syracuse is “definitely the most fun I’ve ever had at any Emo Night.” Whether you’re screaming along to My Chemical Romance, dancing to Fall Out Boy, or throwing it back with Taking Back Sunday, Emo Night Syracuse is where every emo kid feels at home.
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Name Brand Covers
2025-12-19 22:00 - 2025-12-20 01:00 | Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub, 100 South Lowell Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13204, United States
