The Makers at the Finger Lakes Cider House

THE MAKERS

May 24, 2024 6:00 - 9:00PM

The Makers are Lydia Garrison and Nate Silas Richardson. A shared obsession with the music of Mali, West Africa brought them together, and a potent creative chemistry emerged between them. They blend their voices, fiddle, banjo, and various guitars into an intricate weave of sometimes unclassifiable but always heartfelt, roots-based original songs, exploring the triumphs and tragedies along life’s beautiful & bumpy road.

Joe Crookston at the Finger Lakes Cider House

JOE CROOKSTON

May 31, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Whether he's weaving through lap slide songs or fiddling an American Southern tune, he'll draw you in.  It happens every time. He believes in stories. He'll surprise you.  He awakens the cynics. He's plumbing for lyrical gold. His rhythm is infectious.

Papa Muse at the Finger Lakes Cider House

PAPA MUSE

June 7, 2024

Papa Muse & the Lit Fuse are a fun and family friendly 6 piece band that features tasty horns and dynamic percussion. They play danceable rock and world rhythms,  reminiscent of bands like The Talking Heads and Rusted Root. The band plays mostly original music but also some exciting cover tunes. The show ranges from funky high energy rock, Ska, Latin and Reggae grooves to beautiful acoustic ballads, taking you on a journey of genres to meet everyone's taste.   

Chasing Neon at the Finger Lakes Cider House

CHASING NEON

June 14, 2024 6:00 - 9:00PM

Chasing Neon remains focused on providing electrifying nights of diverse dance, rock and party music, featuring some of the most talented and approachable artists in the industry. Chasing Neon promises to deliver even more music and heightened excitement for fans everywhere!

Black Mountain Symphony at the Finger Lakes Cider House

BLACK MOUNTAIN SYMPHONY

June 21, 2024

Black Mountain Symphony is a six-piece progressive folk band from the hill country outside Albany, New York. Multi-instrumentalists, singers and songwriters all, BMS has toured their original compositions throughout New York State, around the Northeast, and across the US, performing alongside acts ranging from Rusted Root to the Young Dubliners to Days of the New. Their live sets showcase a limitless range of influences, blending genres to create a unique emotional experience with every show. “No one out there like Black Mountain Symphony...the champagne of eclectic music”- Stephanie Fisher, New Voice, NY TalkRadio.net.

Sim Redmond Band at the Finger Lakes Cider House

SIM REDMOND BAND

June 28, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 PM

"Over the course of two decades and counting, the Sim Redmond Band has brought the Finger Lakes feels to a global audience.  Raised on roots music, big in Japan, and influenced as much by Americana as the African greats, there’s an innate and humble wisdom in Sim’s positive message.  Come out and be transported to a simpler time!"

Betty's Ghost at the Finger Lakes Cider House

BETTY'S GHOST

July 5, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Betty's Ghost is a Rock, Pop and Dance cover band hailing from Upstate New York. With a performance that spans decades of classic rock and popular modern music hits, Betty's Ghost delivers a dynamic live experience that leaves audiences begging for more. Lead vocalist Courtney brings a powerhouse voice to the stage, lead guitarist Joe shreds his way through classic solos and riffs with ease, rhythm guitarist Russ fills the ambient space with melodic accompaniment, bassist Barry holds down the low end with precision and groove, while drummer Jeff keeps the beat driving forward with thunderous fills and steady rhythms. With their signature blend of classic hits and modern pop and dance favorites, Betty's Ghost is a band that knows how to move your spirit all night long.

The Destination at the Finger Lakes Cider House

THE DESTINATION

July 12, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Three of the best horn players - 3 of the best singers - not 1 but 2 fabulous guitarists who are part of the rhythm section (including a Latin percussionist) that is tighter than tree bark - and this year 2 fabulous backup singers were added (who won't just be singing backup for long!). Just as important, The Destination has always done the extra work to make sure the setup is concert level, with the best sound techs making it sound like a national act.

NEO Project at the Finger Lakes Cider House

NEO PROJECT

July 19, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 PM

NEO Project is a professional six-piece, high energy dance band rooted in funky R&B grooves, Afro Cuban/Caribbean rhythms & jazzy, bluesy soul music.  Its members have built a collective reputation as one of the tightest, funkiest professional bands in the area, always giving the listener a powerful dose of deep pocket grooves, soulful melodies & blazing improvisation.

Freight at the Finger Lakes Cider House

FREIGHT

July 26, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 PM

 Freight is a 5 piece, original Alt Country / Americana / Rural Rock band based out of Ithaca, NY.  The band is comprised of veteran musicians who individually have shared stages with the likes of John Prine, The Mavericks, Leon Russell, James McMurtry and many other roots music heavyweights.  Freight's debut album, Hard Worker, released in October 2022 on Switchyard Records, has been met with critical acclaim.  Recent highlights include appearances at main stage Ithaca Fest 2023, City Winery Pittsburgh and the famed Purple Fiddle in Thomas, West Virginia.  With a new album due in the coming year, and regional and national tours booked, Freight is on a steep upward trajectory in the region and beyond. 

Jorge Cuevas + the Caribe Jazz Allstars at the Finger Lakes Cider House

JORGE T. CUEVAS & THE CARIBE JAZZ ALLSTARS

Aug 2, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Jorge T. Cuevas & The Caribe Jazz Allstars specializes in danceable latin jazz originals and covers in the styles of salsa, mambo, cha cha, merengue, samba, bolero, & swing.  Their music will inspire thoughts of sunny Caribbean seascapes, and hot swinging hips on the dance floor.  Their style is a mixture of controlled and “on the edge of the seat” colors of improvisation and rhythms!  Some part of your body will be moving!  John White will provide his brilliance on the keyboards.  Matt Clauhs will weave many colors with his sax and flute solos.  Doug Robinson will provide the rock solid bass foundation that will allow everyone’s solo flights.  And Jorge T. Cuevas will keep you on the edge of your seat with burning tempos and intricate rhythms on congas & cajon!

Terrapin Station at the Finger Lakes Cider House

TERRAPIN STATION

August 9, 2024 6:00 - 9:00PM

Every long, strange trip begins somewhere. This one begins at Terrapin Station. Based in Ithaca, NY, and featuring members of the former Lost Sailors, "Terrapin Station" is dedicated to carrying on the music and spirit of The Grateful Dead experience. Terrapin Station was formed in 2014 and is widely considered to be the premier interpretive Grateful Dead tribute band in the Central NY and Finger Lakes region. We've built a solid reputation for high-energy, carefully-crafted, and unpredictable performances, presented with the most consistently enjoyable sound production around. We are dedicated to recreating an authentic Grateful Dead experience, both sonically and emotionally. Our shows follow the Grateful Dead's traditional two-long-sets format, with a wide-ranging mix of rock, folk, blues, and country, mainly electric with some acoustic treatments. Improvisational jams are punctuated by sweet ballads and classic Grateful Dead show stoppers.

Grants Peeples w/ Special Guests: Maddy Walsh + Calya Perricelli at the Finger Lakes Cider House

Grants Peeples w/ Special Guests: Maddy Walsh + Calya Perricelli

August 16, 2024 6:00-9:00PM

A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR,” Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. 

He is the recipient of the Focus Foundation Award for Creative Excellence, which cited the “humor, compassion and wisdom of his songs,” and their "unflinching social insight and cultural acuity.” Grant tours coast to coast, and is a repeat performer at The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, the 30A Songwriters Festival, and The Florida Folk Festival.   In June 2023 he made his debut at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. 

He has been a keen observer of the American condition for five decades, ever since a friend introduced him to the music of Bob Dylan. Through many years on the road, running a night club/music venue in Tallahassee, and after a ten-year stint on an isolated island off the coast of Nicaragua, Peeples turned to writing with a vengeance. He wrote poetry and songs that turned a critical eye on American culture and identity, the very definition of contemporary folk music.

Sing Trece and Stone Cold Miracle at the Finger Lakes Cider House

SINGTRECE & STONE COLD MIRACLE

August 23, 2024 6:00-9:00 PM

It's immediate, when you hear SingTrece sing: you're listening, hearing, feeling every word, living through every song with her. And her talent is matched by her planet-sized personality, charming and inspiring people from the stage before doling out warm hugs all around after the show is over. Behind her, the band is surging, a raw blast of soul energy with an urgent rock edge.

Maddy Walsh & the Blind Spots at the Finger Lakes Cider House

MADDY WALSH & THE BLIND SPOTS

August 30, 2024 6:00-9:00PM

 Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots is a tenured, original, six-piece "Moxy Rock" band (their own punchy brand of danceable indie pop-rock), steered by the soaring vocals of magnetic songstress and force of nature Maddy Walsh. The band is known for its sparkly aesthetic, from Walsh's signature sequins and white go-go boots to The Blind Spots' Thrift Shop, a big rack of wild re-purposed / secondhand clothing with the band's logo printed on to their collection of music videos created to accompany songs on all four studio albums.

Feed the Fire at the Finger Lakes Cider House

FEED THE FIRE

September 6, 2024

6:00 - 9:00PM

Feed the Fire is a five-piece psychedelic rock, funk and reggae band from the Finger Lakes!  Led by the incredible April West on vocals, the band has a fantastic drummer, guitar player and bass player - and some really cool keyboards.  The band has four vocalists, writes incredible songs, and plays fabulous covers!  Light up with Feed the Fire!

Chickenwire Parachute at the Finger Lakes Cider House

CHICKENWIRE PARACHUTE

September 13, 2024

6:00 - 9:00PM

Chickenwire Parachute is an alt country band from Ithaca, NY.  They are an assemblage of veteran local musicians. Their music can be described as the whiskey soaked musical effervescence of heartbreak and jubilation. In 2024, they released their first EP titled Roll If You Will. Recorded at Black Bear Recording, it is available in all of the hidden and not so hidden corners of the internet.

The Probables at the Finger Lakes Cider House

THE PROBABLES

September 20, 2024

6:00 - 9:00 PM

The Probables hail from the rolling hills of western NY, where their distinctive “Folkana-Roots-Rock” brand of Americana music was born in 2016. Since that time, they have built a devoted, multi-demographic fanbase deriving from the strength of their fiery live performances. Formed initially as a string band fronted by veteran performer and songwriter Steve Johnson, the band’s sound has since expanded to include a powerhouse rhythm section consisting of drummer Jeff Tripoli and electric bassist Jassen Wilber. Rounding out the lineup is mandolin maestro and vocalist Adam Mckillip, and multi-instrumentalist Matt Gronquist on fiddle, electric guitar and Hammond Organ. The result is a multi-faceted soundscape infused with elements of Folk, Rock, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Funk, with Johnson’s introspective and infectious songwriting serving as the unifying element.

Ryan Peterson at the Finger Lakes Cider House

RYAN PETERSON

September 27, 2024

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Ryan Peterson is an award-winning jazz guitarist and active performer in Central New York. Having been called a "wunderkind" by CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, Ryan's music consists of decidedly modern, virtuosic, energetic interpretations of Great American Songbook standards. In July 2023, Ryan led his band on the main stage of the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival in Syracuse, NY - a festival with a history of attracting over 66,000 festival-goers to downtown Syracuse every summer.

Go Gone! at the Finger Lakes Cider House

GO GONE!

October 11, 2024

6:00 - 9:00PM

A regular on the club and festival circuit in the Finger Lakes region, GoGone plays original roots, rock & blues; capturing songs of love, far away places, and the always changing human condition. Their music is both joyous, and heartbreaking; moving from soulful ballads of betrayal to raucous stories of adventure.

Halloween Spooktacular at the Finger Lakes Cider House with 3 Stone Fire!

Formed in 2016, Three Stone Fire is a dynamic four-piece traditional Celtic band known for their engaging live performances. Deeply inspired by iconic groups like The Dubliners and The Pogues, they bring a delivery that’s distinctly their own. Their sets cover a broad spectrum of sounds from raucous broadsides and slow emotive ballads to fast-paced jigs. Whether it’s through their spirited instrumentals or heartfelt vocals, the unique fire behind their music always shines through.

Winter Solstice Music Series with Naomi Summers

Naomi Sommers is a singer-songwriter who grew up playing folk, jazz and bluegrass with her brother and parents in the Sommers-Rosenthal Family Band. She has recorded as a singer and multi-instrumentalist since childhood, and toured all over the US and Europe. Now rooted in Ithaca, Naomi spends her time teaching and performing music and songwriting (as well as studying to be a social worker). Come by soothed by Naomi's lovely voice, and sing along with a variety of vintage folk/country songs and original compositions.

Winter Solstice Music Series with Travis Knapp