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7 shows to see this weekend: Dec. 9-11

By Jim Catalano • Dec 9, 2016

Ward off the winter cold with these hot shows around Ithaca!

Holiday sounds

Terry Burns and Ron Kristy, joined by their band and Nashville songwriter Pam Rose, will host a holiday concert featuring seasonal favorites and original songs. The show also is a release celebration for the duo’s latest CD, “Always Home.”

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Where: Unitarian Society Church, 306 N. Aurora St., Ithaca

Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door

14 shows to see in December

By Jim Catalano • Dec 1, 2016

The end of 2016 is now in sight, but we’ve still got a whole month left before we get to 2017. Here are some cool shows around Ithaca to put on your December calendar as we enter the holiday season.

Touring troubadour

Known for his 2001 hit “Strange Condition,” Pete Yorn will make his Ithaca debut. The Syracuse University grad is touring to promote his latest album, “ArrangingTime.”

When: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1

Where: The Dock

Cost: $25

Info: www.peteyorn.com

6 shows to see this weekend: Nov. 25-27

By Jim Catalano • Nov 25, 2016

Looking to get out of the house after spending the day on the couch yesterday? Here are some cool shows happening in and around Ithaca this weekend.

Getting ‘glaized’

Dry Glaize Creek – the multi-instrumental duo of Nate Francisco and Gabe McNaughton – draws on old-time, country, blues and other rootsy influences for its distinctive sound.

When: 6 p.m. Friday

Where: Hopshire Farm and Brewery, 1771 Dryden Road (Route 13)

Cost: free

Info: www.hopshire.com

Into battle

7 shows to see this week: Nov. 21-24

By Jim Catalano • Nov 21, 2016

Looking to catch some live music in the days before Thanksgiving? Here are some cool shows happening in and around Ithaca.

Ready for takeoff

The Mighty Jet Band – Jerry Mirskin, Evan D. Williams and others -- will showcase its rootsy originals featuring pedal steel, banjo, guitar and upright bass textures.

When: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Maxie’s Supper Club

Cost: free

Info: maxies.com

Tuesday Bluesday

7 shows to see this weekend

By Jim Catalano • Nov 18, 2016

Looking to catch some live music this weekend? Here are some cool shows happening around Ithaca.

Old-time tunes

Jeff Claus, Mac Benford, Rosie Newton and Sally Freund will team for an old-time happy hour show in Trumansburg.

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday

Where: Felicia’s Hive 45

Cost: free; donations welcome

Info: www.hivefortyfive.com

Carnivora

Hickey's to host 'Food for Strings' benefit

By Jim Catalano • Nov 18, 2016

Hickey’s Music is hosting its second annual “Food for Strings” event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at its Dey Street store. Bring in five or canned food donations, and the staff will install a free set of D'Addario strings on your six-string acoustic or electric guitar (sorry, shredders – no Floyd Rose bridges allowed). All food items will be donated to the Friendship Donations Network for distribution to area food banks.

Darian Dauchan’s ‘Death Boogie’ opens at Kitchen Theatre

By Jim Catalano • Nov 16, 2016

The Kitchen Theatre Company continues its mainstage season with “Death Boogie” by Darian Dauchan, a hiphop musical that combines physical theater, music, video and poetry in a stunning projected environment.

Violinist Mathew “MattViolinist” Silvera and double bassist Desmond Bratton will provide live accompaniment for this one-of-kind theatrical musical event that runs through Dec. 4.

Hear Leonard Cohen's Final Interview

By Robin Hilton • Nov 14, 2016

Shortly after his 82nd birthday, Leonard Cohen sat down with KCRW's Chris Douridas for an interview. The two talked about Cohen's health, the role of religion in his life, his 14th and final album, You Want It Darker, and much more.

The conversation took place at the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles on Oct. 13 as part of a special listening session for You Want It Darker. It's the last interview Cohen gave before his death on November 7.

Influential Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen Dies At 82

By editor • Nov 14, 2016

Influential singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82, according to a publicist for his U.S. record label.

Cohen died Monday, but news of his death came out late Thursday. His Facebook page had this announcement:

"It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away.
We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.

Gifts From The North: 10 Canadian Artists You Need To Know

By Talia Schlanger • Oct 14, 2016

Hi, World Cafe fans! I just moved to the U.S. from Toronto, Canada, to become World Cafe's new contributing host and producer. Yes, I'm from Drake's hometown. And yes, that's the most frequently asked question since I've been here. But if your musical knowledge north of the 49th parallel doesn't extend past Drizzy and The Six, you're in luck. I brought a pile of musical gifts across the border with me.