Sun, Oct 29th -- SKALLOWEEN I : TOO HECTIC, CAN'T SAY (Albany crunch ska), The Mulligans (SU modern rock) at Hungry Charley's in Syracuse. 8pm show. The beginning of a tradition.

Thu, Nov 2nd -- First show for DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA at the Underground, in the Schine Student Center on the Syracuse University campus, opening for CIV, Smile and the Deftones. DLO only played 3 songs that day.

Sat, Nov 4th -- THE ALLSTONIANS, TOO HECTIC at the Haunt. 8pm show had to end early to make room for the "80's Dance Party" that followed. Most of both bands stayed for that and emptied the bar of it's Guinness.

Fri, Nov 17th -- THE TOASTERS, Murphy's Law, TOO HECTIC at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. All ages, $8 in advance, $10 at the door, show at 8pm. Coolie Ranx (later of the Pilfers) was the lead singer for the Toasters.

Fri, Dec 8th -- THE SCOFFLAWS, TOO HECTIC at the Haunt in Ithaca. $7 cover.

1996
Fri, Feb 2nd -- THE SCOFFLAWS at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Fri, Feb 9th -- THE TOASTERS at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sat, Feb 10th -- CONCRETE GIBSONS at Key West in Ithaca.

Thu, Feb 15th -- MEPHISKAPHELES w/ CAN'T SAY at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Fri, Feb 16th -- DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA at Club Chameleon in Syracuse. They headline over two non-ska bands opening, one a Zappa cover band.

Thu, Feb 22nd -- SGT SCAGNETTI, TOO HECTIC at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Wed, Mar 6th -- MU330 at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sun, Mar 24th -- THE TOASTERS, TOO HECTIC at Styleen's in Syracuse. Coolie Ranx (later with the Pilfers) sings lead for The Toasters for the last time, due to arguments after the show.

Sun, May 12th -- BIM SKALA BIM at East LA in Syracuse. This club is now called Planet 505.

Mon, Apr 15th -- THE SKATALITES, TOO HECTIC at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sat, Jun 15th -- TOO HECTIC at Styleen's in Syracuse. CD release party for their album, "Viva Chez Slack". Televised live on Cable 13 locally, band confuses the film crew by focusing on the crowd instead of the cameras. DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA plays afterwards.

Tue, Jun 25th -- Informal ska nights begin at ZOPIES CAFFEINE FIX every Tuesday night without fail for the next 2 years until the place closed. Typical for Tuesday nights was playing the latest ska releases, planning for upcoming shows and reviewing past shows. But most of all, it was a popular social night for the local ska scene.

Sat, Jul 13th -- RANCID in Syracuse with a full horn section plays Lollapalooza at the State Fairgrounds. The big headliner that year was Metallica.

Thu, Jul 25th -- FISHBONE, TOO HECTIC at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Tue, Jul 30th -- SYRACUSE SKA LIST begins. Comprehensive show information for interested locals. First few emailed lists go to about 12 people and got posted on the wall at Zopies in response to frustration over missing poorly publicized shows, most especially the Fishbone show the prior week in Ithaca. This later expanded into the Syracuse Ska Scene website.

Wed, Jul 31st -- ITALS at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Thu, Aug 1st -- MIGGEDYS, TOO HECTIC at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. All ages, $3 for 21+ and $5 for under 21, doors at 7pm.

Fri, Aug 9th -- THE ALLSTONIANS, TOO HECTIC, JOHNNY TOO BAD & the STRIKEOUTS at Styleen's in Syracuse. Show at 9pm.

Sun, Sep 8th -- TOO HECTIC, CAN'T SAY (Albany crunch-ska), PRESSURE DROP (Cleveland OH soul-ska) at Hungry Charleys in Syracuse. All ages, $5 under/$3 over. Pressure Drop wins over the crowd, but then breaks up shortly after playing this show.

Wed, Sep 11th -- SKA NIGHT debuts on WERW 1570 AM, the low power station on the SU campus that covered most of Syracuse as well. Ska shows with live hosts were scheduled back to back from 3pm until midnight every Wednesday night for most of the school year.

Wed, Oct 16th -- TOO HECTIC, LETTUCE BOY at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Thu, Oct 24th -- SYRACUSE SKA SCENE online resource has its embryonic birth on Usenet (a then popular precursor to the web), listing upcoming shows and scene news. This was a logical extension of the Syracuse Ska List.

Sat, Oct 26th -- PERFECT THYROID, TOO HECTIC and 18 other assorted bands at the Harvest Moon Jamboree at Jamesville Grove in the Syracuse area. 3 day festival featuring broad spectrum of music. Too Hectic at 11:30am, Perfect Thyroid at 6pm, both on Saturday. $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.

Sun, Oct 27th -- TOO HECTIC w/ THE SKA BLAZERS (Philly ska) at Hungry Charley's in Syracuse. 18 & over, 9pm start, 18-20 cover is $5, over 21 is $4. The Slackers had to drop out. Skalloween II.

Tue, Oct 29th -- MEPHISKAPHELES w/ BLUE MEANIES at the Haunt in Ithaca. All ages show, 8pm start, $5 cover. The Blue Meanies played so obnoxiously loud, most of the crowd chose to freeze outside and protect their eardrums.

Sat, Nov 2nd -- DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA at Zopies in Syracuse. All ages, free show at 9:30pm. This was the debut of Steph joining the band on alto sax.

Wed, Nov 20th -- BIM SKALA BIM at Styleen's in Syracuse.

Thu, Nov 21st -- SCOFFLAWS w/ SKAVOOVIE & the EPITONES at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sat, Nov 23rd -- DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA at Perk Place on SU campus, Syracuse. All ages, free show in former Faculty Center.

1997
Thu, Jan 23rd -- SYRACUSE SKA SCENE debuts on the web, after its earlier incarnation on Usenet. It was a collaboration between "Rufus" from Too Hectic, Jeff from DLO and Danny of Full Moon SC (and later Kingston Beat Productions). First comprehensive local ska online resource, based on the popularity of the Syracuse Ska List. Rufus designed the "temporary" logo that lasted for the next 5+ years.

Thu, Feb 13th -- MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES in Syracuse at Club Atlantis. Packed house of 700+ enthusiastically welcomes the band.

Fri, Feb 14th -- TOO HECTIC plays the PENN STATE SKA FEST at Penn State University, State College PA. Over 1000 ska fanatics see Too Hectic and they sell out the 30 CDs they brought in less than 5 minutes. About 20 fans from Syracuse made the drive down. A lot of buzz about Too Hectic after this show. The festival continued on Saturday as well and included 14 bands overall, including the Stubborn All-Stars, The Slackers, The Pietasters, and Thumper.

Sat, Feb 15th -- CONCRETE GIBSONS stage a full-fledged ska opera at Ithaca College that they wrote for their senior music project.

Sun, Nov 2nd -- METRO STYLEE (NYC soul-ska), THE PROFESSIONALS (Rochester ska), DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA (Syracuse ska), ETERNAL RIDDIM BAND (Syracuse reggae), SACRELICIOUS (Syracuse ska upstarts) at Hungry Charley's in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover. Thumper was supposed to headline, but couldn't make it. Skalloween III.

Sun, Dec 7th -- MUSTARD PLUG, THE SMOOTHS, SHORT ROUND at Hungry Charley's in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover. Show was scheduled to start at 8pm, but earlier hardcore matinee featuring Earth Crisis ran over and it didn't start until more like 10pm. First appearance in Syracuse by Mustard Plug. This show was booked by SkaDanny, later founder of Kingston Beat Productions.

1998
Sat, Feb 5th -- DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA, SKANTINENTALS (Hamilton College ska), SHORT ROUND, The Unseen, The Splits, Self-Rule, The Yummy, Trash Can Acid at Hamilton College. All ages, $6 cover, show begins at 3pm. UtiSKA Productions. Short Round did a show later that night in Boston MA too.

Thu, Feb 12th -- THE SCOFFLAWS w/ THE PILFERS at the Third Rail in Cortland.

Fri, Feb 13th -- THE TOASTERS, RUDE BONES, DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA at the Haunt in Ithaca. Rude Bones from Japan enchant the audience with their obvious love of ska and their lack of English: "CDs! Shirts! You buy!"

Sun, Feb 15th -- THE TOASTERS at Hungry Charley's in Syracuse. All ages, show at 6pm.

Sat, Feb 21st -- DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA w/ THE B-3s at Hungry Charley's in Syracuse. CD release party for DLO's first album. Crowd sings along with DLO songs, a first for a DLO show in Syracuse.

Thu, Feb 26th -- NEW YORK SKA JAZZ ENSEMBLE at SUNY Binghamton. Two sets to a very mixed crowd (everything from skaters to punks to parents).

Tue, Mar 10th -- Primus, Blink-182, Tha Alkaholiks, THE AQUABATS at the Dome Arena, Monroe County Fairgrounds in Rochester.

Wed, Mar 25th -- MEPHISKAPHELES at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Thu, Mar 26th -- First show for the ROCK STEADY COMMISSION at Zopies Caffeine Fix in Syracuse.

Sun, Mar 29th -- EASTERN STANDARD TIME at Hungry Charley's in Syracuse.

Thu, Apr 16th -- BIM SKALA BIM at The Haunrt in Ithaca.

Sat, Apr 25th -- THE SKATALITES at the SU Block Party on the South Campus in Syracuse. All ages, free admission, show started at noon. The Skatalites played first, followed by Moby and then Wyclef Jean.

Fri, Jun 5th -- HUNGRY CHARLEY'S in Syracuse closes forever because of a rent dispute with the landlord, although it was in trouble long before that. Many big ska shows were held here over the years. In fact, the closing happened just before a big Suicide Machines show was supposed to happen.

Tue, Jul 14th -- ZOPIES CAFFEINE FIX closes forever. The primary gathering place for local ska fans comes to an end because of high rent. This creates a huge gap in the local scene, though there are some attempts to re-group at No Borders, No Boundaries around the corner on Marshall Street (above J. Michael Shoes). The informal Tuesday ska nights die because most of the group refuse to meet at No Borders instead, arguing they helped destroy Zopies.

Oct -- First show for STRAIGHTER THAN PETE at West Genesee High School cafeteria fundraiser show.

Fri, Oct 30th -- DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA, SHORT ROUND, ROCK STEADY COMMISSION at No Borders in Syracuse. Skalloween IV.

Sat, Nov 7th -- REEL BIG FISH, THE PILFERS, Libertine at Captain Tripp's Rainforest Preserve in Utica. Libertine elbows out Short Round for an opening slot, even after WKRL FM ("K-Rock") has been announcing them on the show for weeks.

Wed, Nov 11th -- Cherry Poppin' Daddies, THE PIETASTERS, Ozomatli at Goldstein Auditorium, Syracuse University.

Sun, Dec 13th -- THE SKATALITES, THE SLACKERS at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sun, Jun 13th -- THE PIETASTERS, SHORT ROUND at the Haunt in Ithaca. All ages, $8 cover, show at 8pm.

Sat, Jul 24th -- KING DJANGO at the Oswego Harborfest. Last minute addition was booked based on the "Roots & Culture" klezmer-ska album, so the band played most of the songs from that work, supposedly for the first time anywhere, but finished the set with all their big hits.

Wed, Sep 22nd -- THE PIETASTERS, SWINGIN' UTTERS, Teen Idols at Styleen's in Syracuse. 16 & over, $10 cover, doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Sat, Oct 16th -- SHORT ROUND, SACRELICIOUS, THE BLACKOUTS, A CHICK NAMED KATE at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $4 cover, show at 6:30pm. Benefit for Syracuse Community Radio by Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Oct 29th -- THE TOASTERS, SHORT ROUND, The Dent at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sat, Nov 13th -- THE PILFERS at Lost Horizon (???) in Syracuse.

Wed, Dec 8th -- THE SLACKERS, THE UPLIFTERS, ROCK STEADY COMMISSION at the Haunt in Ithaca.

2000
Sat, Jan 29th -- BIM SKALA BIM at Empire Brewing Company in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, free admission, show around 10:30pm.

Thu, Feb 3rd -- SHORT ROUND w/ Steal Your Bike at Styleen's in Syracuse. 18-20 pays $6, 21+ pays $4, $1 off with SU ID, show at 10pm. Openers featured members of the Electric Chick Magnets playing rap & funk covers.

Sat, Feb 12th -- SHORT ROUND, STRAIGHTER THAM PETE & 3 more TBA at Lost Horizon in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, doors open at 6pm. Syracuse's premier college and high school ska bands, respectively, play together on the same stage.

Tue, Feb 22nd -- FIGHTING GRAVITY w/ SHORT ROUND at the at Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $6 cover, show at 9:30pm, featuring veteran pop-ska band from Richmond, Virginia that plays it very poppy.

Thu, Feb 24th -- PERFECT THYROID at the at Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, show at 9:30pm. Bringing back their popular funk-ska sound.

Sat, Feb 26th -- JOHN BROWN'S BODY at Planet 505 in Syracuse. For more information, call (315) 471-8646. Probably 18+ show. Very hot roots reggae band that mixes in dub and other influences.

Sun, Feb 27th -- THE PILFERS, DOUGLAS LEADER ORCHESTRA and another TBA at the The Haunt in Ithaca. All ages, $8 advance tickets on sale by phone or day of show, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm, over by 9:30pm.

Fri, Mar 3rd -- STRAIGHTER THAN PETE w/ A Dying Breed at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, openers at 7:30pm, headliners at 9pm. Both West Genesee High School bands.

Wed, Mar 8th -- DANCE HALL CRASHERS w/ Reverend Horton Heat at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. All ages show, doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Advance sale tickets were $12.50, remaining tickets sold for $14 at the door.

Sat, Mar 25th -- SHORT ROUND, STRAIGHTER THAN PETE, A CHICK NAMED KATE, JUST PASSED at Lost Horizon in Syracuse.

Fri, Apr 1st -- THE SLACKERS, THE UPLIFTERS at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sun, Apr 16th -- STUBBORN ALL-STARS, SHORT ROUND, THE BLACKOUTS at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Fri, Apr 21st -- JOHN BROWN'S BODY at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 18+ to enter, $8 cover, show at 10:30pm.

Sat, Apr 22nd -- BIM SKALA BIM at Empire Brewing Company in Syracuse. Free, 21+ to enter, show around 10:30pm.

Sun, Apr 23rd -- MxPx w/ THE HIPPOS at Harro East Theater in Rochester. Cover charge is $12.50 and the show is at 8pm. Club is at 400 Andrews St in Rochester and phone (716) 454-0230 for more information.

Thu, Apr 27th -- CONEHEAD BUDDHA at OPL in Syracuse. 18+ only, $4 cover, show at 11pm. Club is a sports bar by day and is located at 443 Burnet Ave, just east of Catherine St.

Fri, Apr 28th -- THE PILFERS, DOUGLAS LEADER, SHORT ROUND at Syracuse University. All ages, $6 cover, doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. Held in the Underground, downstairs in the Schine Student Center, corner of University and Waverly.

Fri, Apr 28th -- THE MEDITATIONS, THE UPLIFTERS at State Street Music Hall in Ithaca. Cover charge is $12 at the door, show at 11pm.

Fri, Apr 28th -- AGENT DOUBLE 0 ZERO and others at Cornell University in Ithaca. Benefit show in Anabel Taylor Auditorium.

Sat, Apr 29th -- AGENT DOUBLE 0 ZERO, THE UPLIFTERS and 11 other Cornell bands at Cornell University in Ithaca. Free, all ages, outdoor show on the West Campus from 11am to 8pm. This is part of the annual Cornstock Festival.

Sat, Apr 29th -- PUBLIC SERVICE at Wells College in Aurora.

Sat, Apr 29th -- EDNA'S GOLDFISH, MUSTARD PLUG, CATCH 22, MEXICAN CESSION at the Showplace Theatre in Buffalo. All ages, $7 in advance, $9 at the door.

Tue, May 2nd -- THE MAD PROFESSOR w/ The New Deal at the Haunt in Ithaca. 18 & over, $12 in advance and at door, show at 9:30pm. Wicked dub reggae. Opening band featuring Maka B.

Wed, May 3rd -- BEENIEMAN at Utica College in Utica. Very popular reggae artist.

Fri, May 5th -- THE MAD PROFESSOR at Styleen's in Syracuse. 18 & over, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, show around 10pm.

Fri, May 5th -- SHORT ROUND, Neural Groove, AGENT DOUBLE O ZERO at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 18+ to enter, show at 10pm. This was the CD release party for Short Round.

Fri, May 5th -- THE PILFERS, THE UPLIFTERS at Cornell University in Ithaca. All ages, free show, part of the annual outdoor Slope Party.

Sat, May 6th -- Last show for SHORT ROUND at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. STRAIGHTER THAN PETE opened. All ages, show from 7-9pm, held in the College Center on the main campus at 1101 Sherman Dr. Passing of the torch from Short Round to Straighter Than Pete.

Sat, May 6th -- THE KINGPINS at SUNY Potsdam in Potsdam NY. All ages show featuring the best ska band in Canada, hailing from Montreal.

Fri, Jun 2nd -- GEORGE WESLEY BAND, THE HOT STEPPERS at Planet 505 in Syracuse. First ever show for The Hot Steppers.

Mon, Jun 19th -- TOOTS & THE MAYTALS at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Sat, Jul 9th -- THE ALLSTONIANS at Harborfest in Oswego.

Sun, Jul 16th -- JIMMY CLIFF at Music Fest in Rochester.

Wed, Jul 19th -- WARPED TOUR: MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES, SUICIDE MACHINES, LONG BEACH DUB ALLSTARS, SAVE FERRIS, PLANET SMASHERS, Green Day, NOFX, MxPx, Millencolin, Snapcase and many more at LeSalle Park in Buffalo.

Sat, Jul 22nd -- Showoff, RX BANDITS, SLOW GHERKIN at the Haunt in Ithaca.

Fri, Aug 4th -- BUJU BANTON at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester.

Thu, Aug 10th -- DAVID HILLYARD & THE ROCKSTEADY 7, THE BLACKOUTS, THE MOTIVES at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. Great turnout for a very traditional headliner.

Sat, Sep 9th -- PILFERS, SPITVALVES, The Nature Kids at the Haunt in Ithaca. All ages, $8 cover, show at 7pm.

Thu, Sep 14th -- August Project, THE AGENTS, THE HOT STEPPERS at Armory High in Syracuse. 18 & over, starts around 10pm. Headliner is a local jam band, The Agents are a 3rd wave ska band from Providence, Rhode Island, Hot Steppers are local reggae-soul-ska. Venue was formerly known as Styleens.

Thu, Sep 14th -- LESS THAN JAKE, SUICIDE MACHINES at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. All ages, advance sale tickets are $12 and available through Ticketmaster locations, doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm. This is part of the 15th anniversary celebration for WBER FM in Rochester.

Sat, Sep 16th -- SKATOS, STRAIGHTER THAN PETE, SMF at Planet 505 in Syracuse. $6 cover for 18-21, $5 for 21+ and show starts at 10pm. Three young bands, the first two playing mostly pop-ska.

Sat, Oct 14th -- THE SCOFFLAWS, KING DJANGO at the Haunt in Ithaca. All ages, $7 cover. Neo-traditional ska with some nice twists.

Sat, Jun 1st -- SECTION 8 (Syracuse ska-pop-punk), JOHNNY ROCKET & THE REVOLUTION (Syracuse ska-punk-metal), ABSINTH, LED CRYSTEL, MARTY, THE BOB FISHMAN SHOW in Cicero. All ages, free show from 6-10pm. Located behind the Sacred Heart Church on Route 11 in Cicero. Cicero Teen Center's "Battle Of The Bands", sponsored by the Cicero Chamber of Commerce.

Sat, Jun 8th -- THE TOASTERS (NYC ska pioneers), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE, THE SUPERSPECS, SECTION 8 at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, $10 cover, show from 4-9pm. Presented by Experiments in Ska.

Sun, Jun 16th -- THE GOONIES (Rochester ska-punk insanity), THE MOTIVES (Rochester ska), SAAA (Syracuse ska), WHITEY & THE JETS (Syracuse pop-punk), PUNCH DRUNK (Syracuse punk) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $6 cover, show from 4-9pm. Presented by Experiments in Ska.

Fri, Jun 28th -- GENERAL RUDIE (Montreal ska-jazz), THE MOTIVES (Rochester trad ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Rochester rocksteady), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska) at the Stag Bar in Syracuse. 16+ w/ID to enter, 21+ to drink, $6 cover, show starts at 10pm. This show is the first of the new Phoenix City series, featuring '60s style traditional ska, rocksteady and roots reggae. Presented by Experiments in Ska.

Fri, Jun 28th -- THE HOT STEPPERS at Shifty's in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, FREE show, starts around 10pm.

Sun, Jun 30th -- THE KNOW HOW (Gainesville FL ska-rock sensations return!), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (award-winning Syracuse ska-punk), ENDIVE (Ithaca ska-punk), SECTION 8 (Syracuse ska-pop-punk), CLETUS DOESN'T CARE (Syracuse ska-punk), LAST ONE PICKED (Syracuse pop-punk) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $6 cover, show from 4-10pm. Presented by Experiments in Ska.

Fri, Jul 5th -- THE SCHEMATICS (Poughkeepsie ska-rock), SKARMY OF DARKNESS (Western Mass ska/metal/punk), CLETUS DOESN'T CARE (Syracuse ska-punk), NO REFUND (Syracuse ska debut) and more TBA at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $6 cover, show from 6-10pm. Experiments in Ska with someone else in charge for a change! Contact KT at puritysk777@hotmail.com.

Thu, Jul 11th -- VOODOO GLOW SKULLS (California ska-punk-metal legends on Victory), 10 FOOT POLE (California punk legends on Victory, formerly w/ Epitaph), DIGGER (Allentown PA pop-punkers on Hopeless), RIVER CITY REBELS (Vermont '77 style punk with horns on Victory) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, $10 cover, show from 5-10pm. Presented by Experiments in Ska.

Sat, Jul 27th -- BIM SKALA BIM at Harborfest in Oswego. Free outdoor show begins at 4:30pm. Once again, Oswego Harborfest has ska, for what, the 4th year in a row now?

Fri, Jul 26th -- ARROGANT SONS OF BITCHES (Long Island ska-punk returns), WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston reggae-ska on Stubborn), NORMA'S LEMON STAND (Long Island ska-punk), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska faves), NO REFUND (Syracuse ska-punk debut), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock debut) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $6 cover, show from 5-10pm. KT puts together another Experiments in Ska. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Jul 26th -- WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston reggae-ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse rocksteady) and one more TBA at the Stag Bar in Syracuse. 16+ w/ID to enter, 21+ to drink, $6 cover, show starts at 9pm.

Aug 9th -- DINKUS 9 (Buffalo ska-punk kings), DALYS GONE WRONG (NYC ska-punk), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska greats), ENDIVE (Ithaca ska-punk), SAAA (Syracuse ska-punk), LAST ONE PICKED (Syracuse ska-punk) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $6 cover, show from 5-10pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sun, Aug 25th -- THE SLACKERS (NYC ska-reggae kings), WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston reggae-ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse rocksteady) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 16+ to enter, 21+ to drink, $10 cover, show from 6-10pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Mon, Sep 9th -- GOLDFINGER, ALLISTER, BIG BLUE MONKEY, STRAIGHTER THAN PETE at Bridge Street Music Hall at Ironix in East Syracuse. 16+ w/ picture ID to enter, 21+ to drink, $15 cover, doors open at 7pm, Straighter Than Pete will play promptly at 7:15pm. Leverage Art.

Fri, Sep 20th - Sun, Sep 22nd -- Harvest Moon Fest: THE SKATALITES (the original ska band from Jamaica), THE ITALS, JOHN BROWN'S BODY, THE BLACK REBELS, AFRED ST. JOHN'S TRINIDAD & TOBAGO STEEL BAND, TWILIGHT CIRCUS DUB BAND and many, many more at Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY (one hour north of Utica). $35 advance tickets on sale now, $50 for pre-sale and $75 at the gate. All tickets include camping. For more info, contact Jeff Merchant at jeff@moonshineconcerts.com. Moonshine Concerts.

Sat, Sep 21st -- MEST (Los Angeles CA pop-punk), CATCH 22 (NJ ska-punk), HOME GROWN (Orange County CA pop-punk), Madcap (Los Angeles CA pop-punk) at Lost Horizon in Syracuse. 16+ w/picture ID to enter, $12 cover, doors open at 6pm. After Dark Entertainment.

Sat, Sep 21st -- HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Myron's in Rome NY. 18 & over, show starts at 10pm.

Fri, Oct 18th -- MELMAC (NYC ska-punk), CLETUS DOESN'T CARE (AJ still singing), SAAA, WHITEY & THE JETS, ROCKO DORSE & THE INDIVIDUALS (Auburn rockabilly), NO REFUND, and a Skaneateles rock band at the Skaneateles Community Center in Skaneateles NY. All ages, $5 cover, show from 5-10 pm. Cletus Girls Productions.

Sat, Oct 26th -- SLIGHTLY ASKEW (clever PA ska), SKATOS (amazing 8 piece Syracuse ska favourites), SECTION 8 (back and better than ever), LOST CAUSE (Ogdensburg punk), BELLTENT THE MUNTAR (3 drummers - satisfy your curiosity) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show from 5-10pm. Gigi of Section 8 put this one on.

Sat, Nov 2nd -- MUSTARD PLUG (Michigan pop-ska legends), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska faves), ROYAL NOISE BRIGADE (Allentown PA ska-swing), SKARMY OF DARKNESS (Western Mass ska-metal), HED FIRST (Albany NY reggae-punk w/ violin) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, $10 cover, show from 4-9pm. The long-awaited return of Mustard Plug to Syracuse. SKALLOWEEN VI.

Sat, Nov 23rd -- THE WAILERS (original members of Bob Marley's backing band) w/ ONE WORLD TRIBE at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 18 & over, $15 in advance, $20 at the door, show at 10pm. Featured members of the Wailers for this show include Aston Barrett, Al Anderson, Earl Lindo and more. Moonshine Concerts.

Sun, Nov 24th -- THE KNOW HOW (Gainesville, Florida ska-rock supreme), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska faves), AFTER YOU (Syracuse pop-punk), THREE INCHES OF GLORY (new Syracuse ska-rock), FALLOUT (Syracuse melodic metal debut) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $6 cover, show will run from 4-9:30pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Dec 7th -- CATCH 22, RIVER CITY REBELS, STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska), THE BUDGETS at Bridge Street Music Hall at Ironix in Syracuse. All ages, $10 cover, doors at 2pm. After Dark Entertainment.

Sat, Dec 28th -- NORMA'S LEMON STAND (Long Island ska-punk), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska faves), NO REFUND (Syracuse fresh ska-punk), LAST ONE PICKED, MIKE WATSON (doing an acoustic set) at the Westcott Community Center. All ages, $6 cover, show at 5pm. Contact Katie at puritysk777@hotmail.com for more info.

Tue, Dec 31st -- Skankin' New Year's Eve: MASS HYSTERIA (Boston trad ska), DINKUS 9 (Buffalo ska-punk), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES, CLETUS DOESN'T CARE, SECTION 8, ENDIVE, SAAA, NO REFUND, RAZBARI SUMTHING, THREE INCHES OF GLORY at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, show from 6pm until 1am, $7 cover includes hats & noisemakers, no alcohol whatsoever. Kingston Beat Productions.

2003

Sat, Jan 4th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Shifty's in Syracuse. 21 & over only, no cover, music starts around 10pm.

Wed, Jan 8th -- STRAIGHTER THAN PETE w/ Kapo, Dustin Dwyer Band, and others at Bridge Street Music Hall in Syracuse. 16+ w/ picture ID to enter, 16-20 pays $7, 21+ pays $5, doors at 7pm, STP will be playing at 7:30pm. This is Round 2 of the Molson Band Competition.

Sat, Feb 15th -- THE PIETASTERS, STRAIGHTER THAN PETE at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Adrift Productions.

Sat, Mar 1st -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Shifty's in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music from 10pm to 2am.

Fri, Mar 14th -- WIREMOUTH (metal), CLETUS DOESN'T CARE (ska-punk), SAAA (ska-punk), CATALYST (experimental/progressive), WHITEY & THE JETS (pop-punk), SCARLET (acoustic/pop-punk/duo) and 4 more bands at Baker High School in Baldwinsville, outside Syracuse. All ages, $7 advance tickets only, show at 7pm. This is the annual Baker High School Battle of the Bands.

Sat, Mar 15th -- TOO SHORT NOTICE (NJ girl-fronted ska), HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HEROES (Long Island ska-punk maniacs), ARROGANT SONS OF BITCHES (Long Island ska-punk mayhem), THE GLOW (Rochester ska upstarts), THREE INCHES OF GLORY (Syracuse power-ska) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 5-11pm. Contact Danny at danny@dreamscape.com for more information. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sun, Apr 6th -- ALLERGIC TO WHORES (powerful, angry Ohio thrash), WARSQUAD (political Buffalo punk, members of AWI), WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston trad ska), THE SCHEMATICS (New Paltz power-ska), FUNG-FU MA$TA (Boston pop-punk) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from noon-5pm. PUNK vs. SKA Show!!! Contact Chuck or Rich for more information. SyracusePunk.Com Production.

Sun, Apr 6th -- WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston trad ska), THE SCHEMATICS (New Paltz power-ska), THE BLACKOUTS (Rochester party-ska), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska faves), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 16+ to enter, $7 cover, show from 5-10pm. Special release party for the "Still Standing" monster 4 CD ska compilation on Megalith Records. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Apr 11th -- REEL BIG FISH, SEETHER, TRAPT and more TBA at Clarkson University in Potsdam NY. All ages, students pay $5, general public will be closer to $20, day of show. Concert in the hockey arena on campus.

Sat, Apr 12th -- SAAA, RAZBARI SUMTHING, THE SWEET HEREAFTER (remnants of Cletus form an emo-punk band), MANIKIN HEAD HUNTERS (crazy freshmen Skaneateles punk) in Jordan NY, outside Syracuse. All ages, $2 cover includes spaghetti, soda and snacks. 2nd Annual Cletus Girls House Party. At Chelly's house, 3 Beaver St in Jordan. Cletus Girls Productions.

Mon, Apr 14th -- REEL BIG FISH (Orange County pop-ska greats), HOME GROWN, LOST CITY ANGELS at Bridge Street Music Hall in Syracuse. 16+ w/ ID, tickets are $15.50 in advance at Ticketmaster outlets, including Sound Garden ON SALE NOW, doors at 7pm. Clear Channel Entertainment.

Sat, Apr 19th -- THE TOASTERS (NYC ska legends), ROYAL NOISE BRIGADE (Allentown PA ska-swing greats), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska kings), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Rochester reggae-ska sweetness) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 16+ to enter, $10 cover, show at 8pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Apr 25th -- JOHN BROWN'S BODY (Ithaca reggae) at the Palace Theater in Hamilton NY, near Utica. All ages, $5 cover, doors at 8pm.

Sat, May 3rd -- THE BLACKOUTS at Jillian's in Rochester. 21+ to enter, NO COVER, show at 10pm. This is the FINAL SHOW for the band, ever, after 5+ years.

Mon, May 5th -- THE WAILERS (Bob Marley's backing band and 60's ska/reggae pioneers from Jamaica) and TOOTS & THE MAYTALLS (60s ska/reggae legends from Jamaica) at Bailey Hall on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca. Cornell Concert Commission

Wed, May 7th -- REGGADELLICA (Syracuse reggae-rock) at Awful Al's in Syracuse. 21+ w/ ID, no cover, show at 9:30pm. Reggadellica is fronted by Frank Stepanek, guitarist for Black Uhuru.

Sat, May 10th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING, STRAIGHTER THAN PETE, THE LIGHTBULBS, LAST 1 PICKED, THREE INCHES OF GLORY, SAAA, NO TALENT, JUMPROPE HEROES, THE HOPE WELL, NEON REBELS at G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton, near Syracuse. All ages, $7 at the door, show from 6-11pm. It's a rather heavily ska-influenced battle of the bands.

Sat, May 10th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae w/ lots of soul) at Shifty's in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music from 9:30pm-2am.

Sat, May 17th -- GEORGE WESLEY BAND (Scranton PA reggae-rock) w/ THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae w/ lots of soul) at Captain Tripp's in Utica. Show at 9:30pm.

Sun, May 18th -- SLIGHTLY ASKEW, RAZBARI SUMTHING and more TBA at Wanoa Golf Club in Minoa (outside Syracuse). All ages, $3 cover, show at 7pm. Contact Mike at skemoguitarist@msn.com for additional details. Rudeberry Productions.

Fri, May 23rd -- SAAA at Common Grounds in Cazenovia. All ages, free show starts at 7pm.

Tue, May 27th -- PLANET SMASHERS (Montreal pop-ska masters return), THE KNOW HOW (Gainesville, Florida ska rockers), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE, THREE INCHES OF GLORY at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, $8 cover, show from 5-9pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sun, Jun 1st -- NEVILLE STAPLE of THE SPECIALS (The Specials frontman from the UK), THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae w/ lots of soul), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Rochester reggae-ska) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 16+ to enter, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Thu, Jun 5th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae w/ lots of soul) at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, music from 5:30-7:30pm. Part of the First Thursday After Hours series.

Sun, Jun 8th -- I VOTED FOR KODOS (Wisconsin ska-punk craziness returns!), THE SCHEMATICS (Poughkeepsie ska gods), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska greats), MASS. HYSTERIA (Boston reggae-ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska rockers), TEAM IDIOT (Chittenango ska) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 5-10pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Thu, Jun 19th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse female-fronted reggae-ska), THE GLOW (Rochester horn-driven reggae-ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock supreme), LATE FOR LIFE (Miami FL intense ska-core), OUTSIDE IN (Middletown NY ska-punk) at Happy Endings in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, doors at 6pm, show from 7-11pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Jun 20th -- RX BANDITS, NO MOTIV, FAIRWEATHER, STEEL TRAIN at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, $8 cover, show at 6pm. New American Dream Productions.

Sat, Jun 21st -- DINKUS 9 (Buffalo high octane ska-rock), SKATOS (Syracuse pop ska masters), THE MIASMICS (New Jersey kickass ska), HED FIRST (Albany reggae-ska-punk w/ violin), MONKEY GONE MAD (Albany party ska madness), SAAA (Syracuse ska rockers) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 5-11pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Jun 21st -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae w/ lots of soul) at Shifty's in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover charge, music from 10pm to 2am.

Tue, Jun 24th -- INNER VISIONS (Caribbean roots reggae legends) w/ guests at the Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $10 cover, show at 9pm.

Fri, Jul 4th -- JAH WORKS (Baltimore MD reggae) w/ COLD DUCK COMPLEX (jazz/hip hop) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18 & over, $6 cover, show at 9pm.

Sun, Jul 13th -- MUSTARD PLUG (Grand Rapids MI ska maniacs return), BIG D & THE KIDS TABLE (Boston MA ska-punk explosion), HED FIRST (Albany reggae-ska-punk w/ violin), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. All ages, $10 cover, show from 5-10pm.

Sat, Jul 19th -- STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska faves), DROP ALL STANDARDS (Toronto punk), CHERRY BING (Buffalo NY ska), CHARLY HORSE (Westminster, MD death metal ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, music from 6-10pm. This is the last date of the Crosshair Records tour to kickoff the just released "Punk vs. Ska, Vol. II" double CD compilation. Show put on by STP.

Wed, Jul 23rd -- REGGADELLICA (Syracuse reggae-rock) at Awful Al's in Syracuse. 21+ w/ ID, no cover, show at 9:30pm.

Fri, Jul 25th -- GEORGE WESLEY BAND (Scranton PA reggae-rock) at Breibeck Park in Oswego. All ages, free admission show at 7pm is part of Oswego Harborfest.

Thu, Aug 14th -- BUM RUCKUS (South Florida rap-ska-punk), SKARMY OF DARKNESS (Western Mass psycho-ska), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska masters), LAST 1 PICKED (Syracuse punky ska) at Happy Endings in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show from 6-10pm. This ended up being the night of the great Blackout 2003. The show went on anyway, but most people didn't know that.

Fri, Aug 22nd -- THE ALLSTONIANS (Boston trad ska masters), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse female-fronted reggae-ska), THE GLOW (Rochester's finest trad in their last show ever!) at Happy Endings in downtown Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show at 9pm sharp. Kingston Beat Productions.

Wed, Sept 3rd -- THE ITALS, DJ TAZ, THE DUB ASTRONAUTS at the Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $15 cover, show at 9pm. Adrift Productions.

Fri, Sept 5th -- DAVID HILLYARD & THE ROCKSTEADY 7 at MVCC Theater at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. All ages, $4 cover, doors at 7pm and show promptly at 8pm. No openers, just one long set from DHR7.

Thu, Sept 11th -- INNER VISIONS (Caribbean reggae stars) w/ guests at The Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $8 cover, show at 9pm.

Sat, Sept 13th -- BUJU BANTON (legendary Jamaican dancehall artist) at the High Falls Festival Grounds in downtown Rochester.

Sun, Sept 14th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse female-fronted reggae-ska) at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair in Syracuse. All ages, free admission, 4:30pm on the Nottingham Stage.

Tue, Sept 23rd -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse female-fronted reggae-ska), DUB ASTRONAUTS at Castaways in Ithaca. 18 & over, 18-20 pays $5, 21+ plays $3, music at 10pm. Adrift Productions.

Thu, Sept 18th -- THE TOASTERS (NYC ska legends) w/ THE PLANK BOYS at Castaways in Ithaca. 18 & over, $8 advance, $10 day of show, doors at 8pm. Adrift Productions.

Sun, Sept 28th -- SAAA (Syracuse pop-punk-ska) at West Genesee High School in Camillus, outside Syracuse. All ages, fee admission, music at noon. This is part of the annual "Race for Respect" Run/Walk to raise money for WGHS's R squared program.

Tue, Sept 30th -- THE PIETASTERS (DC soul-blues-ska legends), VOODOO GLOW SKULLS (Cali ska-core on Victory), RIVER CITY REBELS (Vermont '77 style punk with horns) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18 & over, $8 advance, $10 day of show, doors at 8pm. Adrift Productions.

Fri, Oct 10th -- REEL BIG FISH (So Cal pop-ska legends) w/ ZEBRAHEAD at Clark Gym, RIT campus in Rochester. All ages, 8pm show, tickets are $20 for the general public and will be available in advance of the show. RIT College Activities Board.

Wed, Oct 15th -- FISHBONE (Los Angeles funk-ska legends), KING'S X (Texas hard rock legends), RANDY McSTINE BAND at The Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $20 in advance, $25 at the door, show at 9pm.

Wed, Oct 22nd -- SUBURBAN LEGENDS (Orange County manic ska) w/ REVOLUCION POETICA (Syracuse poets run amok) at Happy Endings in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show at 8pm. See why this band is on top of the MP3.com ska charts right now. High energy live show too. This is part of a national tour in support of their album, "Rump Shaker". Revolucion Poetica is making room on their regular night to fit the band in. Bring poetry you want to share (we're totally serious). Kingston Beat Productions.

Thu, Oct 23rd -- SUBURBAN LEGENDS (Orange County CA ska) at Clarkson University in Potsdam NY. All ages, no cover, starts at 9pm. In the Cheel Commons just outside Cheel Arena on campus.

Sat, Nov 1st -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at The Station Martini Bar in Utica. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 9:30pm. Venue is inside Union Station on Main Street.

Wed, Nov 5th -- REGGADELLICA (Syracuse reggae-rock) at Awful Al's in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 9:30 pm

Sat, Nov 1st -- SKALLOWEEN VII -- THE PIETASTERS (DC soul-ska legends), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska lords), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse female-fronted reggae-ska), SKARMY OF DARKNESS (Western Mass ska-metal mayhem), SKATOS (Syracuse pop-ska kings) at Planet 505 in Syracuse. 16+ to enter, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Advance tickets available at Soundgarden and Skyehigh in Syracuse, Castaways in Ithaca, Fantastic Records in Rochester and Last Unicorn Records in Utica. The Pieguys make their long-awaited return to help anchor another legendary Skalloween! Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Nov 8th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse female-fronted reggae-ska), HED 1st (Albany punk-reggae w/ violin) at Happy Endings in Syracuse. All ages, $3 cover, music at 8:30pm. The show will start off with a reggae/ska jam session open to any musician who wishes to participate. No cover for musicians that join in.

Fri, Nov 14th -- JOHN BROWN'S BODY (Ithaca reggae-rock) w/ SIM REDMOND BAND at Bridge Street Music Hall in East Syracuse. 18-20 pays $12, 21+ plays $10, music at 9pm. Call (315) 432-8830 for more info.

Sat, Nov 15th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Shifty's in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 9:30pm. Contact Joe at theprodsolution@aol.com for directions or other details.

Sun, Nov 23rd -- PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany punk-ska), SAAA (West Genny punk-ska), THE SCARLET ENDING (Baker HS vocal duo), THE MAGNIFICENT 7 (C-NS ska debut), LAST 1 PICKED (West Genny punk) at Happy Endings in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show at 4pm. It's the return of EXPERIMENTS IN SKA as a monthly high school ska series! Contact Aaron at nokturnal3@yahoo.com for more details. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sun, Nov 30th -- HAPPY ENDINGS CLOSES FOREVER. Another awesome venue gone.

Tue Dec 2nd -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES at the Jabberwocky Cafe, located in the basement of the Schine Student Center on the Syracuse University campus. It is FREE, open to the general public and starts at 8pm.

Sun, Dec 7th -- RX BANDITS w/ Mae, Days Away at Colgate University in Hamilton NY (outside Utica). FREE SHOW, all ages admitted, doors at 6pm, music at 7pm. Free popcorn chicken to the first 50 people in attendance. Show will be in Donovan's Pub, located in the student union of Colgate University. Contact Bill at wgabler@mail.colgate.edu for more info.

Sun, Dec 21st -- JUST FOR KIX (girl-fronted Rochester ska), PLAYTOY (energetic Rochester punk/ska), THE GRIEVENCE (Rochester pop-punk), LOBBYBAR (punk rockers out of Honeyoye NY) at X-Dreams Skate Park in Rochester. All ages, $5 cover, starts at 5pm. Venue at 3195 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd, Rochester, NY 14623. Contact Laura at laurakix303@yahoo.com for further details.

Wed, Dec 31st (New Year's Eve) -- 2ND ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE SKA PARTY w/ BUM RUCKUS (Miami FL rap-ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse trad ska), HED 1st (Albany reggae-punk w/ violin), PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany ska-punk), THE OLD GOD IS DEAD (Syracuse hardcore), DJ JOEY G (Philly PA house DJ) at the Red House in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, music from 10pm to 2am. Live bands on the 1st floor, while DJ Joey G spins house and runs his light show in the basement. The Red House is at 747 Comstock Ave, Syracuse NY 13210. Contact Danny at danny@dreamscape.com for directions or any questions.

Wed, Dec 31st (New Year's Eve) -- SAAA (Syracuse ska-punk), MICAH RICH (amazing acoustic solo act), EUPHOBIA (punk-rock goodness), SOMETHING WORTH SAVING & more TBA at the Municipal Building in Cazenovia, outside Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, music from 8:30pm to 12:30am. No alcohol, but free food and soda included. This is a "battle of the bands" competition with a live DJ playing between bands. Contact Aaron at nokturnal3@yahoo.com for any additional information.

Wed, Dec 31st (New Year's Eve) -- JOHN BROWN'S BODY (Ithaca reggae-jam legends), THE DUB ASTRONAUTS (Ithaca reggae), WIGGY DOG BOY at the Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $12 in advance, $15 at the door, show from 9pm to 3am. Midnight champagne toast, prizes, and more.

Wed, Dec 31st (New Year's Eve) -- SPIDER NICK & THE MADDOGS (Long Island trad ska) at Paulies Uptown Lounge at Days Inn Geneseo, near Rochester. 21+ only, $10 cover, music from 8pm on. No openers.

2004

Sat, Jan 3rd -- THE HOT STEPPERS at Shiftys Bar in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 10pm.

Fri, Jan 9th -- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HEROES (Long Island ska-rock), TOO SHORT NOTICE (female-fronted NJ pop-ska), ENDIVE (Ithaca punk-ska) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, show at 9pm. Adrift Productions.

Sun, Jan 11th -- ENDIVE (Ithaca punk-ska), SAAA (Syracuse ska-punk), SOMETHING WORTH SAVING, EUPHOBIA at the VFW Hall in Baldwinsville. All ages, $5 cover, show at 6pm. Contact Aaron at nokturnal3@yahoo.com for any further details.

Fri, Jan 16th -- THE HARMONICS (Boston rocksteady), THE GLOW (Rochester horn-driven reggae-ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska), THE MIASMICS (New Jersey ska), PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany ska-punk), JAXOM (Rochester indie rock w/ horns) at Harmony House in Webster, outside Rochester. All ages, $5 cover, music at 6:30pm.

Wed, Feb 18th -- THE KNOW HOW (Florida ska-rockers), TOO SHORT NOTICE (NJ pop-ska), SUBPAR BRAKERS (Syracuse punk), THE BENEFITS (Syracuse ska debut) at Salt City Center for the Performing Arts in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 6-10pm. Finally the Boys of Gainesville return on tour!

Fri, Feb 27th -- SAAA (Syracuse ska-punk) at Common Grounds Coffeehouse in Cazenovia. Free show at 7:30pm. Contact Josh at jmartin0@twcny.rr.com for directions.

Sat, Feb 28th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska) at The Stoop in the Armory Square section of Syracuse. 21 & over only, no cover, music from 10pm until close.

Fri, Mar 5th -- ENDIVE (Ithaca ska-punk), SAAA (Syracuse ska-punk), SOMETHING WORTH SAVING, EUPHOBIA & more TBA at the Baldwinsville Battle of the Bands. Usually has 1,000+ in attendance.

Wed, Mar 17th -- REGGADELLICA (Syracuse reggae-rock) at Awful Al's in the Armory Square section of Syracuse. 21 & over only, no cover, show starts at 10pm.

Sat, Mar 20th -- THE SLACKERS (NYC reggae-ska kings), THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska) at Salt City Center for the Performing Arts in Syracuse. All ages, $10 cover, show at 9pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Mar 26th -- THE TOASTERS (NYC ska legends), TWO AND A HALF WHITE GUYS (Utah reggae-ska), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska-rock), THE BENEFITS (Syracuse ska) at Salt City Center for the Performing Arts in Syracuse. All ages, $10 cover, show at 9pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Mar 27th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Utica reggae-soul) at The Electric Company in Utica. 10pm show.

Fri, Apr 2nd -- MOE, JOHN BROWN'S BODY (Ithaca reggae-jam) and more at Action Sports in Mattydale.

Tue, Apr 6th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Utica reggae-soul) at Nighthawk Cafe in Utica. All ages, free admission, 8-10pm. On the campus of Mohawk Valley Community College.

Sat, Apr 10th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Utica reggae-soul) at Shifty's in Syracuse. 21+ only, free admission, 10pm-2am.

Sat, Apr 24th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska greatness) at The Stoop in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music from 10pm-2am.

Thu, Apr 29th -- LESS THAN JAKE, The Early November, Grover Dill, The Reunion Show at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester

Fri, Apr 30th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Munson-Williams Arts Institute, 310 Genesee Street, Utica. "Munstitute Mixer" happy hour from 5-8pm. Performing in the Fountain Elms Mansion.

Fri, Apr 30th -- SKA IS DEAD TOUR: CATCH 22 (New Jersey legends), MUSTARD PLUG (Michigan crazies), PLANET SMASHERS (Montreal partymeisters), BIG D & THE KID'S TABLE (Boston upstarts) at Salt City Center for the Performing Arts in Syracuse. All ages, $15 cover, show at 8pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, May 1st -- REEL BIG FISH at Laker Hall Gynmansium on the SUNY Oswego campus.

Sat, May 1st -- RAZBARI SUMTHING at Utica College in Utica.

Sat, May 8th -- REGGADELLICA (Syracuse reggae rockers) at Downtown Manhattan's, 120 E. Genesee St (Hanover Square) in Syracuse. 9:30pm show.

Fri, May 21st -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at the Electric Company, 700 Varick St, Utica. 21 and over, $5 cover.

Sat, May 22nd -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Shifty's, 1401 Burnet Ave, Syracuse. 21 and over, no cover, music from 10pm-2am.

Sat, Jun 12th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska greatness) at The Stoop in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music from 10pm-2am.

Tue, Jun 15th -- THE AQUABATS (California ska lunatics), PLANET SMASHERS (Montreal party ska masters), LEDERHOSEN LUCIL at Xtreme Wheels Indoor Skate Park, 356 Hertel Ave in Buffalo. All ages, $12 cover, doors at 6pm. A rare East Coast appearance by a legendary pop ska band.

Wed, Jun 16th -- BURNING SPEAR (legendary reggae artist from Jamaica) at The Haunt in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $10 advance, $12 day of show, doors at 9pm.

Thu, Jun 24th -- THE SCARLET ENDING, SAAA, HALF PAST NEVER, SOMETHING WORTH SAVING, ENDIVE, F@TT, CHANNEL MONGER, EUPHOBIA, ASTERIX at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville. All ages, $7 in advance, $10 day of show, starts at 6:30pm.

Fri, Jun 25th -- THE GLOW (Rochester reggae-ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska), OUT OF LINE, SAVER, BRIGHT LIGHTS BAD DREAMS, MORGAN, MANCHESTER and 2 more at Harmony House in Webster, outside Rochester. All ages, $3 cover, doors at 5:30pm.

Sun, Jun 27th -- COAST TO COAST ROAST TOUR : REEL BIG FISH (So Cal pop-ska), CATCH 22 (NJ ska-punk), RX BANDITS (Cali punk-ska), LUCKY BOYS CONFUSION (Chicago punk-ska), BIG D & THE KID'S TABLE (Boston punk-ska) at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester.

Tue, Jul 6th -- GO JIMMY GO (Hawaii trad ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18-20 pays $5, 21+ pays $3, show at 9pm.

Sat, Jul 17th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska), THE NICHE (jam band) at Downtown Manhattans in Hanover Square, Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 9pm.

Fri, Jul 23rd -- MASS. HYSTERIA (Boston reggae-ska), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska), THE GLOW (Rochester reggae-ska) and more at Harmony House in Webster, outside Rochester. All ages, $5 cover, show at 6:30pm.

Sat, Jul 24th -- MASS. HYSTERIA (Boston reggae-ska), PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany ska), HED 1st (Albany reggae-punk w/ violin), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), THE NAKED CITIZENS (Poughkeepsie ska punk debut in Syracuse) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show at 6pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Jul 24th -- CENZO (NYC ska-core, former Pilfers, DLO), THE WITCHING, THE SYNDICATE, TROUBLE WITH VAL at The Haunt in Ithaca. 16+ to enter, $5 cover, show starts at 6pm.

Fri, Jul 30th -- HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at the Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse. Free admission, music at 10pm.

Fri, Aug 13th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock) w/ PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany ska-punk) at Paula's Grill at Wa-Noa Golf Course in Kirkville NY (outside Syracuse). All ages, $3 cover, music at 9pm. Venue is on Minoa Bridgeport Rd.

Tues, Aug 17th -- Westbound Train (Boston reggae-ska) at Castaways in Ithaca. $3 over 21/$5 under. Music from 10pm - 2 sets.

Wed, Aug 18th -- WARPED TOUR : PLANET SMASHERS (Montreal partymeisters), BIG D & THE KID'S TABLE (Boston ska upstarts), WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston trad ska) and lots, lots more at Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center outside Buffalo.

Fri, Aug 20th -- CAUSTIC, PLAN 607, MALICE IN UNDERLAND, STRAIGHTER THAN PETE, RAZBARI SUMTHING at Planet 505 in Syracuse.

Sat, Aug 21st -- EXPERIMENTS IN SKA : SKARMY OF DARKNESS (Western Mass metal-ska mania), DALY'S GONE WRONG (The Bronx NYC aggroska), THE GLOW (Rochester reggae-ska), JOE DRISCOLL (Syracuse acoustic/electronic), THE BANDITOS (Syracuse ska debut) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show at 6pm. LAST EVER Syracuse appearance for Skarmy before they broke up. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Aug 21st -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Syracuse reggae-ska) at St. Mary's Summerfest in Minoa, NY (outside Syracuse). All ages, free admission, they'll be playing from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Church is at 401 N. Main St.

Tue, Aug 24th -- ZOX (Rhode Island reggae-ska w/ violin) w/ MOUNTAIN MOJO AUTHORITY (Rochester reggae-jam) at Castaways in Ithaca. $5 cover, 18+ to enter, music at 9pm.

Fri, Aug 27th -- REGGADELLICA (Syracuse reggae-rock) in Hanover Square, Syracuse. All ages, free outdoor show from 6-10pm.

Fri, Aug 27th -- EASTERN STANDARD TIME (DC ska-jazz greats), HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at the Electric Company in Utica. 21+ to enter, no cover, show at 9pm.

Fri, Sept 17th -- NEW YORK SKA-JAZZ ENSEMBLE (NYC ska-jazz legends) at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. All ages, $5 general public, $3 w/ any college ID, show in MVCC Theater.

Sun, Sept 19th -- EXPERIMENTS IN SKA : THE BENEFITS (SU ska band returns), PARTY IN YOUR PANTS (SU funk-rock-reggae), MRS. SKANNOTTO (Rochester ska-rock) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show 8-10pm. The Benefits back in town. 100+ college kids attended. Kingston Beat Productions.

Mon, Sept 20th -- LEFTOVER CRACK (NYC metal-ska legends on Alternative Tentacles Records), STOCKYARD STOICS (NYC ska-core), SWITCH 86, BANGARANG & one more TBA at Xtreme Wheels in Buffalo. All ages, $8 at the door, starts at 6:30pm.

Fri, Sept 24th -- SUICIDE MACHINES, THE CODE, LOLA RAY, DROPPING DAYLIGHT, TEARS OF TOMORROW, TOMORROWS BROKEN at Xtreme Wheels Indoor Skate Park in Buffalo. All ages, $12 at the door only, doors open at 6pm. Venue is at 356 Hertel Avenue. Call 716-871-9361 for more info.

Tue, Sept 28th -- THE DEBONAIRES (Los Angeles reggae-ska), DUB ASTRONAUTS (Ithaca reggae) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18-20 pays $5, 21+ pays $3, music at 10pm. The Debonaires incorporate soul, jazz and funk while remaining ever faithful to the Jamaican sounds of ska, rocksteady and reggae music. They will play first, so that house band Dub Astronuats can play at the usual time.

Sun, Oct 3rd -- CHRIS CARRABBA OF DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL w/ REEL BIG FISH at Barton Hall, Cornell University in Ithaca. All ages, $20 at the door or in advance, starts at 8pm.

Tue, Oct 5th -- INNER VISIONS (Virgin Islands reggae), DUB ASTRONAUTS (Ithaca reggae) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $7 cover, music at 9pm. After being at it for 23 years, Inner Visions has become one of the most internationally sought after reggae bands over the last decade.

Fri, Oct 8th -- THE BLACKOUTS (Rochester ska) w/ AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Buffalo reggae-ska) at Fat Moes in Rochester. 18-20 pays $7, 21+ pays $5, show at 10pm. Venue is at 4423 Dewey Avenue. Reunion of The Blackouts.

Sat, Oct 9th -- THE BLACKOUTS (Rochester ska) w/ AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Buffalo reggae-ska) at The Statesman in Geneseo. 18-20 pays $5, 21+ pays $3, show at 10pm. Reunion of The Blackouts.

Sat, Oct 9th -- THE BENEFITS (Syracuse ska), BLAME WINTER, JOSH SIMPSON at Cheel Arena at Clarkson University in Potsdam. All ages, 8-11pm.

Tue, Oct 19th -- DUB IS A WEAPON at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $7 cover, music at 10pm.

Sat, Oct 30th -- SKALLOWEEN VIII: TRI-STATE CONSPIRACY (NYC high energy swing-ska), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska kings triumphant return), THE BENEFITS (Syracuse ska upstarts) at Mezzanotte Cafe in the Little Italy section of Syracuse. Starts at 9pm, $5 w/ costume, $10 w/o. Kingston Beat Productions.

Thu, Nov 4th -- BIG D & THE KID'S TABLE (Boston ska-punkers), THE MIASMICS (New Jersey ska), THE BENEFITS (Syracuse ska) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. $8 cover, starts at 8pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Nov 6th -- THE HARMONICS (Boston rocksteady), AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Buffalo rocksteady) at the Statesman in Geneseo (near Rochester). 18-21 pays $5, 21+ pays $3, music at 10pm.

Sat, Nov 13th -- REEL BIG FISH, MELEE, LITTLEST MAN BAND at Club Tundra in Syracuse. All ages, $15.50 cover, advance tickets available, doors at 7pm. This show becomes nationally famous for the stage meltdown of RBF lead singer Aaron Barret.

Sat, Dec 4th -- THE BENEFITS (Syracuse ska) at the Half Penny Pub in the Armory Square section of downtown Syracuse. 18-20 paid $5, 21+ was free (was supposed to be no cover for all), music at 10pm. Last show before Heather went to Italy for awhile.

Sat, Dec 4th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska-dancehall) at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. Free admission, music from 10pm-2am. All ages for dining, 21+ for bar area.

Sat, Dec 4th -- THE GLOW (Rochester reggae-ska), MARK & THE LUCKY NUMBERS, THE BEN SCHWABE EXPERIENCE, THE DEMOS at Ridgecrest in Webster (outside Rochester). All ages, $3 suggested donation to benefit the St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center, starts at 7pm.

Tue, Dec 7th -- GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD (Rochester dub) at Castaways in Ithaca. 21+ pays $3, 18-20 pays $5, music at 9pm.

Sat, Dec 18th -- THE NAKED CITIZENS (Orange County NY heavy ska), KICKING SICILY (Albany pop-ska), JUST FOR KIX (Rochester ska), BILL REILLY ENIGMA (Syracuse ska-punk) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show from 3-7pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Dec 18th -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Buffalo reggae-ska) at The Stoop in the Armory Square section of downtown Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music begins at 10pm.

Fri, Dec 31st -- MOUNTAIN MOJO AUTHORITY (Rochester reggae-dub), GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD (Rochester dub) at Milestones in Rochester. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, music at 10pm.

2005

Sat, Jan 1st -- AMY RYAN & THE OPERATIVES (Buffalo reggae-ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock) at Downtown Manhattans in the Hanover Square section of downtown Syracuse. 21+ to enter, $3 donation at door, music from 10pm to 2am.

Sat, Jan 1st -- THE WAILERS (Jamaica reggae-ska pioneers) at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. All ages, tickets $15 in advance through Ticketmaster or $17 at the door, music at 9pm. Catch the legendary backing band for Bob Marley.

Sat, Jan 8th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska) at the Electric Company in Utica. 21+ only, $5 at the door, music from 10:30pm-2am.

Sat, Jan 8th -- THE GLOW (Rochester reggae-ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), THE LONDON HATE (Rochester rock), MARK & THE LUCKY NUMBERS, LOOKING GLASS SELF, THE GOOD SPORTS (indie pop with keys), FACE DOWN IN MEXICO CITY (indie rock) at Wadhams Lodge, Powdermills Park in Fairport, outside Rochester. All ages, $3 cover, 6pm show.

Fri, Jan 14th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska) at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Q in Syracuse. No cover, music at 10pm.

Tue, Jan 18th -- TAJ MOTEL TRIO (Georgia ska-rock explosion), JOEY DRISCOLL (one man roots reggae tour de force), THE BROKEN RACKET ROMANCE (sweet indie rockers) at Coffee Pavilion in Hanover Square, downtown Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show at 7pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Jan 21st -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska) at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Q in Rochester. No cover, music at 10pm.

Fri, Feb 18th -- THE SLACKERS (NYC reggae-ska), THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska) at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. All ages, $5 general public, free admission with any college ID, doors at 7:30pm. Concert is in the Performing Arts Theater in the Information Technology Building.

Sat, Jan 22nd -- DJ LION DUB (NYC dub), CANGURU (I-Town Records), MC JAKEEM (I-Town Records), SELECTOR GANIXX (Hyphonic soundysystem) at The Stoop in Armory Square, downtown Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 10pm.

Fri, Feb 4th -- CRU JONES (Syracuse indie rock), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), 100 METRONOMES, ELISHA DELLIOS at Club Tundra in Syracuse. 16+ w/ ID to enter, $1.05 cover, starts at 9pm. RazSum plays at 10:40pm.

Sat, Feb 5th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), MRS SKANNOTTO (Rochester ska-rock), THE NAKED CITIZENS (Orange County ska-rock) at Wa-Noa Golf Club Restaurant in East Syracuse. All ages, $3 cover, music at 7pm.

Wed, Feb 23rd -- THE TOASTERS (NYC ska pioneers), WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston reggae-ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $10 cover, doors at 8pm.

Sat, Mar 5th -- SLIGHTLY ASKEW (Mansfield PA ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), BILL REILLY ENIGMA (Marcellus ska), THE BROKEN RACKET ROMANCE (Marcellus indie rock) and many more at the American Legion Post 297 in Marcellus, outside Syracuse. All ages, $5 donation, music at 6:30pm. Benefit show for recent fire victims in the village.

Tue, Mar 15th -- I VOTED FOR KODOS (Wisconsin ska-rock), RICK JOHNSON ROCK & ROLL MACHINE (Mustard Plug bassist side project), MAGIC GOAT (Fayetteville ska debut) at Coffee Pavilion in Syracuse. All ages, $5 admission, show at 7pm, over by 9:30pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Thu, Mar 24th -- THE VERBS (East Syracuse ska) debut at the East Syracuse-Minoa High School Battle of the Bands and win first place.

Sat, Mar 26th -- TOO SHORT NOTICE (NJ ska-rock), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), BILL REILLY ENIGMA (Marcellus ska), MAGIC GOAT (Fayetteville ska debut), THE VERBS (East Syracuse ska) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $5 admission, show at 5pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Tue, Apr 5th -- MATISYAHU (NYC Hasidic reggae) at The Underground at Syracuse University. Combining the sounds and traditions of both Bob Marley and Shlomo Carlebach. More details soon.

Fri, Apr 8th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-ska-soul) at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. 21+ at the bar, all ages for dinner, no cover, music starts at 10pm.

Fri, Apr 8th -- THE UNRATED SKA 7 (Onondaga HS punk-ska last show), BILL REILLY ENIGMA (Marcellus HS ska), MAGIC GOAT (F-M HS ska), IT'S ALL HAPPENING (Westhill HS rock), HAWAIIAN MERCURY (Onondaga HS horns) at Onondaga High School Auditorium in Syracuse. All ages, $5 donation, show at 6:30pm.

Sat, Apr 16th -- JOHN BROWN'S BODY w/ special guests at Tundra Tavern in Syracuse. 16+ w/ID, $12 in advance, doors at 8pm.

Sun, Apr 17th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-ska-soul) at Kaufmann's, Carousel Center in Syracuse. All ages, no admission charge, music from 6-10pm. This is part of their "Spring Fling" promotion.

Fri, Apr 22nd -- MIKE PARK (Asian Man Records, The Chinkees, B. Lee Band, ex-Skankin' Pickle), PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany ska-rock), THE VERBS (East Syracuse ska), MAGIC GOAT (Manlius ska) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, doors at 7:30pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Apr 23rd -- RAZBARI SUMTHING and many others at City Hall Bar in Oswego. All ages, $7 cover, starts at 5:30pm. This is the "Harborfest Battle of the Bands".

Mon, Apr 25th -- PLANET SMASHERS (Montreal ska-rock), THE KNOW HOW (Gainesville, Florida ska-rock), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock) at Paula's at Wa-Noa in East Syracuse. All ages, $8 cover, show from 6-10pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Tue, Apr 26th -- ZOX (Rhode Island ska-rock), THE CASUAL FIASCO, THE COSMIC SEX PROPHETS at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, music at 9pm. ZOX has become most noted for their use of classic violin playing mixed with ska, reggae and rock. Sort of like if The Cure added a ska beat.

Tue, Apr 26th -- LESS THAN JAKE, ALLISTER, HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW, KANE HODDER at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. 16+ w/ ID (or accompanied by an adult), $16 in advance, doors at 6pm.

Thu, Apr 28th -- TRUMYSTIC (highly acclaimed NYC dub reggae) w/ Ras Adam's Abada Hi Power, Plain Truth (dub poet) at Mezzanotte Cafe in Syracuse. Music 9pm-3am. Part of the afterparty celebration of the Syracuse International Film & Video Fest. Presented by ThINC.

Sat, Apr 30th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING plays the main stage at SKA WEEKEND in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. There were 4 stages total and some of the other bands that day included MUSTARD PLUG, PLANET SMASHERS, MU330, THE KNOW HOW, GO JIMMY GO, SUBURBAN LEGENDS, DEAL'S GONE BAD, I VOTED FOR KODOS, TOO SHORT NOTICE, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HEROS and many others.

Tue, May 3rd -- THE DEBONAIRES (LA reggae-ska-jazz-funk), GO JIMMY GO (Hawaii reggae-ska-soul) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, music at 9pm.

RazSum Unplugged at Coffee Pavilion in May 2005

Sat, May 28th -- RAZSUM UNPLUGGED (Rory, Derek, Chris & Mike play acoustic and tell stories), JOHNNY HERO (PoorBoy Records Philly PA acoustic punk), AIYANA CATORI (Syracuse acoustic debut w/ Rosie of The Verbs) at Coffee Pavilion in Syracuse. All ages, $5 donation, music at 8pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Thu, Jun 2nd -- RAZBARI SUMTHING at Minoa Field Days, Lewis Park in Minoa, outside Syracuse. All ages, music from 8-11pm, free admission.

Fri, Jun 3rd -- WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston reggae-ska), THE VERBS (East Syracuse ska), MAGIC GOAT (Manlius ska), HOBO SLOBO & THE STRONG ARMED JUGNUTS (Manlius jug band) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $8 cover, doors at 8pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Jun 3rd -- SYRACUSE SKA FORUM begins. 100+ were registered for it in less than 2 months.

Tue, Jun 7th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock kings), PERFECT ORANGE (Tennessee ska-rock), FATTER THAN ALBERT (New Orleans ska-rock), PLUNKET (Chicago ska-rock), THE VERBS (East Syracuse ska) at Tundra Tavern in Syracuse. All ages, $7 for under 21, $5 for 21+, doors at 6pm. Hollerback Productions.

Wed, Jun 15th -- STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO (Victory Records ska sensation from NJ), GYM CLASS HEROES (Geneva NY hip-hop-punk), WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (FL pop-punk), PUBLIC AGGRAVATION (Rochester punks) at Steel Music Hall in Rochester. All ages, doors at 6pm, tickets at door only.

Sat, Jun 18th -- THE BIG ORANGE BONANZA: TOO SHORT NOTICE, DALY'S GONE WRONG, PUBLIC ACCESS, KICKING SICILIY, RAZBARI SUMTHING, FLAMING TSUNAMIS, ENDIVE, etc. in Circleville Park, Circleville NY, outside Middletown. 30 bands total, playing from noon-9pm on 3 stages.

Sun, Jun 19th -- THE COHORTS (St Petersburg FL reggae-ska) at the Half Penny Pub in the Armory Square section of downtown Syracuse. 18+ to enter, no cover, music at 10pm. Last minute venue change. Kingston Beat Productions.

Tue, Jun 21st -- ZOX (Rhode Island violin-laced reggae-ska-punk), SCHOOL BUS YELLOW (jam-reggae-funk improv) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, music at 9pm.

Fri, Jun 24th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska) at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. Music from 10pm-2am, no admission charge.

Sat, Jul 2nd -- REEL BIG FISH, AMERICAN HI-FI, EL PUS, PUNCHLINE, ZOLOF THE ROCK & ROLL DESTROYER at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. All ages, doors at 6pm, tickets at Ticketmaster.

Wed, Jul 6th -- MIKE PARK (Asian Man Records founder, former Skankin' Pickle, B. Lee Band, The Chinkees), JACLYN FALK (Middletown folk-punk) at 137 Redfield Place in Syracuse. All ages, no cover, music at 6pm. All you can eat BBQ for $5 starting at 5pm. This was part of the Living Room Tour and was being held at a private home near the Westcott Community Center that was later called "Redfield Place". Mike Park took an extensive walking tour of Syracuse after the show, including stopping by Sound Garden and Coffee Pavilion.

Thu, Jul 21st -- ABIJAH (Jamaica reggae) at Roesler Park (behind Central Tech HS) in Syracuse. All ages, free show from 3-8pm. Local artists, poets, teachers and others also participated.

Fri, Jul 22nd -- ROOTS OF CREATION (New Hampshire reggae-funk-rock) at Bull & Bear Pub in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music after 9pm.

Sat, Jul 23rd -- THE GLOW (Rochester reggae-ska), BILL REILLY ENIGMA (Marcellus ska), AIYANA CATORI (Syracuse acoustic) at Coffee Pavilion in Syracuse. All ages, $5 donation, show from 8-11pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Jul 29th -- I VOTED FOR KODOS (Wisconsin ska-punk), 33 WEST (DC ska-rock), THE VERBS (East Syracuse ska), MAGIC GOAT (Manlius ska) at UCF Underground in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 8-11pm. Kingston Beat Productions. First show at a church basement on Westcott Street.

Sat, Jul 30th -- Ronnie Miller of Straighter Than Pete debuts on the new Travel Channel series, "5 Takes: Europe".

Fri, Aug 5th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska) at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. Music from 10pm-2am, no admission charge.

Fri, Aug 12th -- JSAN AND THE ANALOGUE SONS (Ithaca reggae-rock-soul), THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul-ska) at Mezzanotte Lounge in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, $5 cover, music at 10pm. Jsan features a couple of original members of John Brown's Body and evokes both Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye in their music.

Sat, Aug 13th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), THE NAKED CITIZENS (Middletown ska-rock), ROAD KILL ROMANCE (NYC hardcore/punk), DICKIE & THE JERKOFFS (PA punk), BORIS KARLOF (Syracuse political punk/hardcore), THE CACOPHONY (Buffalo punk), NO FOLLOWERS (Syracuse thrash punk), MATHEMATICIANS (Albany punk), ASSRÄW (Watertown punk) and one more TBA at Shooties in Watertown. All ages, $7 cover, starts at 1pm and over around 10pm.

Sun, Aug 14th -- DISTORTED PENGUINS (West Virgina ska-punk), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock), THE NAKED CITIZENS (Middletown ska-rock), THE VERBS (East Syracuse ska) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 6-10pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Taj Motel Trio at UCF Underground in August 2005

Sat, Aug 20th -- TAJ MOTEL TRIO (Georgia ska-rock explosion), REX BANNER (Buffalo ska kings), HOBO SLOBO & THE STRONGARMED JUGNUTS (Jamesville jug band), BILL REILLY ENIGMA (Marcellus ska) at the UCF Underground in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 6-10pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sun, Aug 28th -- GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD (Rochester dub) and many others at VegFest at the Inner Harbor in Syracuse. All ages, no entrance charge, Giant Panda will play at 9pm on the main stage.

Sat, Sept 10th -- Syracuse University Ska Party w/ The Benefits, Razbari Sumthing (Syracuse skameisters) and The February (SU indie rock) at Redfield Place (between Lancaster & Maryland, one block off Euclid), 18+ only, no admission charge, music from 7-10pm.

Fri, Sep 23rd -- THE KNOW HOW (Florida ska-rockers), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska), THE BENEFITS (Syracuse ska returns) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $8 cover, show from 8-11:30pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Oct 1st -- THE SLACKERS (NYC reggae-ska greats on Hellcat) w/ THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. All ages admitted, $6 to general public, $4 with any college ID, show at 9pm. Show at the MVCC Snack Bar in Alumni College Center.

Mon, Oct 3rd -- REGATTA 69 (North Carolina reggae-ska), THE PORTSIDE PIRATES (Ithaca ska-rock) at Castaways in Ithaca. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, show at 9pm.

Sat, Oct 8th -- SU SKA PARTY: BLAME WINTER (SU indie rock), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska-rock),THE NAKED CITIZENS (Middletown ska-punk) at Redfield Place in Syracuse. 18+ to enter, $5 donation, show from 8pm to whenever. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Oct 22nd -- THE ONE NIGHT BAND (Montreal reggae-ska) at Lost Dog Cafe in Ithaca. All ages, no cover, music at 9pm.

Thu, Oct 27th -- THE WAILERS (legendary Jamaica reggae), STATE RADIO (Boston reggae-rock) at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. All ages, $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door, doors at 7pm.

Thu, Oct 27th -- JSAN AND THE ANALOGUE SONS (Ithaca reggae-triphop-soul) at Ohm Lounge in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 9:30pm.

Fri, Oct 28th -- THE BENEFITS (Syracuse University ska) w/ THE FEBRUARY (SU indie rock) at The Bunker on Marshall Street in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, $2 cover, show at 10pm.

Sun, Oct 30th -- SKALLOWEEN XI: WESTBOUND TRAIN (Boston reggae-ska), TRI-STATE CONSPIRACY (NYC swing-ska), RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska), STRAIGHTER THAN PETE (Syracuse ska legends), THE BENEFITS (Syracuse University ska) at the UCF Underground in Syracuse. All ages, $10 w/ costume, $15 without, doors at 4pm, music from 5-10pm. Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Nov 5th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. No cover, music at 10pm.

Sun, Nov 6th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska kings), MRS SKANNOTTO (Rochester ska), THE HOBOZ (Rochester ska), THE EXPIRED (Rochester punk), THE LEVAR BURTONES (Fairport ska), AIYANA CATORI (Syracuse acoustic) at The Bug Jar in Rochester. All ages admitted, $8 cover, doors at 3pm, music from 4-8pm.

Sat, Nov 19th -- BUJU BANTON (legendary Jamaica dancehall) at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester. 21+ only, $35 in advance or at the door, doors at 7pm.

Sun, Nov 20th -- DROPKICK MURPHYS, BIG D & THE KIDS TABLE, RIGHTEOUS JAMS, FAR FROM FINISHED at The Oncenter in Syracuse. All ages, $20 in advance at Oncenter box office or $25 day of show, doors at 6pm. Sponsored by K-Rock.

Thu, Nov 24th -- JOE DRISCOLL (one man roots band) at Ohm Lounge in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, no cover, music at 10pm.

Fri, Nov 25th -- MAGIC GOAT (Syracuse ska), THE DEMOS (Rochester power pop) at Joe Bean in Webster, outside Rochester. All ages, free admission, music at 8pm.

Sat, Nov 26th -- HOBO WARS!!!: KICKING SICILY (Albany ska-punk wackiness), THE HOBOZ (Rochester reggae-ska upstarts), HOBO SLOBO & THE STRONGARMED JUGNUTS (Jamesville jug band), MAGIC GOAT (Manlius ska) at the UCF Underground in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 6-10pm. Presented by Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Dec 2nd -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska kings), JACLYN FALK (Middletown acoustic), STEVE CAMPBELL (acoustic), CHRIS LEE (acoustic) at Redfield Place in Syracuse. 18+ to enter, $5 cover, starts at 8pm. Presented by Kingston Beat Productions. Just as RazSum hit high notes on their final song, Syracuse's finest break the show up. Pretty amusing if you were there.

Fri, Dec 2nd -- PERFECT THYROID (Hudson Valley NY ska-funk legends re-unite for one night), PAPA MUSE, JUPITER SUNRISE at the Rongovian Embassy in Trumansburg, outside Ithaca. Perfect Thyroid Reunion show. Show starts at 9:30pm sharp, $5 before 9:30pm, $8 after 9:30pm.

Sat, Dec 3rd -- CBA JAMNESTY: HOBO SLOBO & THE STRONGARMED JUGNUTS (Jamesville jug band), VOODOO RAGDOLLZ (Fayetteville indie rock), IRON NUT (80's metal rock), THE ARGO-NOTS (new Syracuse ska) at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, doors at 7:30pm. Show is in the CBA gym, located at 6245 Randall Rd, Syracuse. Proceeds go to Amnesty International.

Fri, Dec 9th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska kings), PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany ska-punk), REX BANNER (Buffalo ska-rock), THE NAKED CITIZENS (Middletown ska-punk), THE VERBS (Syracuse ska-rock) at the Westcott Community Center in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 6-10pm. Razbari Sumthing CD release party. "The Great Distraction" hits the streets. Presented by Kingston Beat Productions.

Fri, Dec 9th -- THE HOT STEPPERS (Syracuse reggae-soul) at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. No cover, music at 10pm.

Sat, Dec 10th -- THE FEBRUARY (SU indie rock), SET YOURSELF ON FIRE, RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska kings) and more TBA at Mezzanotte Lounge in Syracuse. 21+ to enter, $5 cover, doors at 7pm. Another opportunity to get the new RazSum CD. Presented by Hollerback Productions.

Fri, Dec 23rd -- THE HOBOZ (Rochester reggae-ska), JUST FOR KIX (Rochester ska), MAGIC GOAT (Syracuse ska-rock), THE GLOW (Rochester reggae-ska), MARTY (Syracuse indie) at Eastman Lounge in Rochester. All ages, $2 for under 21, $1 for 21+, doors at 7pm, music at 8pm. For more info call 585-737-2554.

Tue, Dec 27th -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska kings), THE FLAMINGOS (Connecticut ska-rock), THE ARGO-NOTS (new Syracuse ska-rock), THE SECRET IONS (new Syracuse ska-punk) at Wa-Noa Bar & Grill in East Syracuse. All ages, $5 cover, show from 6-10pm. Presented by Kingston Beat Productions.

2006

Thu, Jan 5th -- MRS SKANNOTTO (Rochester ska-reggae-rock), THE STEREO TYPES (Kansas ska-core), RAZSUM UNPLUGGED (Derek & Mike play acoustic), THE SECRET IONS (new Syracuse ska-punk) at UCF Underground in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 6-10pm. Presented by Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Jan 7th -- MAGIC GOAT (Syracuse ska) at The Annex Coffeehouse in Manlius. All ages, cover TBA, music at 8pm.

Sun, Jan 15th -- PUBLIC ACCESS (Albany ska-punk), AXIS OF EVIL (Massachusetts ska-punk) and 2 more TBA at UCF Underground in Syracuse. All ages, $7 cover, show from 6-10pm. For more info call 315-863-6013. Presented by Kingston Beat Productions.

Sat, Jan 21st -- RAZBARI SUMTHING (Syracuse ska kings) and many more at Mezzanotte Lounge in Syracuse. Probably 18+ to enter, $5 in advance, $7 at the door, RazSum will play at midnight. More details soon. Less Than Jake

Tue, Jan 24th -- LESS THAN JAKE, BIG D & THE KIDS TABLE, ROCK'N'ROLL SOLDIERS, DAMONE at TBA venue in Syracuse. All ages, advance tickets are $16, doors at 6pm. Club Tundra is closing -- new venue for the show announced soon. Presented by Max Cruise Entertainment.