Can you believe the beautiful weather we are having? I was walking around downtown. Leaves were blowing, people were out, kids riding tricycles… perfect. Amanda Rogers hosted a Musician’s Market in her new spot, Pink Rock Culture Co-op, on Jefferson Street. Keep a look out for unique, curated events there.
Tuesday
After Dark Presents Local H at the Song & Dance. 7:00 pm doors. 16+ with ID (under 16 with adult.
Wednesday
R & B Band play Al’s 10 pm. Get your hump day groove on.
Thursday
Apollo Suns w/s/g Mimicking Mars play Funk ‘n Waffles 8 pm.
Friday
Grab some grub and listen to Bendetti (Ben Blujus & Ryan Vendetti) at MCBC Inner Harbor to kick off Oktoberfest weekend 6-8 pm.
Then head over to King of Clubs for a killer show with JD Simo and Luther Dickinson.
Saturday
Bring the fam out to MCBC in Cazenovia for Oktoberfest with live music throughout the day by Jay Dyer & Nosmo Kings. Enjoy the Summer to Fall transition outdoors.
Sunday
Celebrate the diversity and uniqueness known as Westcott St! Join thousands of your neighbors, friends, and soon-to-be friends for an annual tradition spanning over 30 years at our celebration of food, music, art, dance, and culture. The parade starts at noon, and the art-food-music festival follows from 12:30 to 6:30pm on Westcott St. between Concord and Dell (and on the side streets), Syracuse, NY 13210.
We invite all to our family friendly event to discover (or rediscover!) the Westcott Nation at #WSCF2024
https://www.westcottstreetfair.org
Check out this show at Hendrick’s Chapel. 4 pm
Performing worldwide for more than 101 years under the guidance of three generations of Ellington’s family, this Grammy Award-winning supergroup has produced more iconic jazz classics than any other band.
Today, The Duke Ellington Orchestra comprises brilliant musicians who dedicate themselves to performing Duke’s music while adding—just as their predecessors did–their own creative styles. Together they share a history and lineage that goes back to Duke’s original band members.
The Duke Ellington Orchestra’s performance will include several of the jazz great’s signature tunes, such as Take the A Train, Sophisticated Ladies, Satin Doll, Caravan, Cottontail, and Mood Indigo. The band will also collaborate with the Hendricks Chapel Choir on a selection from Ellington’s Sunday Music. “We are always looking to bring guest artists who are committed to being part of our academic mission,” says Anne Laver, associate professor of organ at the Setnor School of Music and artistic director of the Malmgren Concert Series. “We are thrilled that our students will have the opportunity to make music and interact with these incredible musicians.”
The concert also makes an intentional connection to an impactful photography exhibit, “Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art” that will be on display at the Syracuse University Art Museum from August 22 to December 10. A multi-talented artist who got his start as a jazz musician, Parks met Duke Ellington as a teenager and later toured with his band in 1960. Parks counted Ellington as one of his personal heroes and mentors.
Directly after the concert, audience members are invited to attend a reception and peruse the Gordon Parks photography exhibit.