Find Out Where Your Favorite Band Is Playing This Weekend

Weekend Notes is updated daily.
Please check back each day for additional information and listings
 
New listings are added daily & cancellations are noted.

Thursday ~ May 26

Superbasket ~ Sherlock's
Campbell/Wright (8pm) ~ Vermont Tavern
The Royal Tinfoil ~ the Crooked I
Live Jazz Thursdays featuring Colony Jazz Trio (7pm) ~ Colony Pub
Norman Nardini ~ Sprague Farm and Brew Works (Venango, PA)

Friday ~ May 27

Norman Nardini ~ Vermont Tavern
Bill Burke Trio (8pm) ~ Baybreeze
Johnny James and the Absolutes, Patrons of Sweet ~ Beer Mug
Peacefield, Charity Nuse ~ the Crooked I
Eric Brewer & Friends (6-9pm) ~ Lakeview Wine Cellars
Hakoosta Matata (6-9pm) ~ On the Rocks
Spring Fling III with Ruby Port, the Contels, Four Jays, more ~ Rainbow Gardens
M-80s ~ Sloppy Duck
Acoustic Gypsies ~ the Cove
Heliotropes ~ Brewerie at Union Station
Jackson Station (6-9pm) ~ Coconut Joe's
Rattlebox ~ Doc Holliday's
Lucky Dog ~ Scooters
Blue Diamond ~ Last Shot
Colonel Mustard (9pm) ~ Senor Coyote's
Kristen and the Cosmonauts ~ Oasis
New Wave Nation ~ Sherlock's
Dekan ~ Docksider
Geek Army ~ Sandbar
Rick and the Roadhouse Rockers ~ the Doghouse
60 Inch Slick ~ BW Saloon
Open Mike (7-10pm) ~ the Haven (913 Cranberry St)
BluesBeaters ~ Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Burnin' House ~ Mound Grove
American Ride Band ~ Town Line Tavern (North East, PA)
Cheap n Easy ~ American Legion (Corry, PA)
Loose Change Band ~ Sugar Lake Hotel (Cochranton, PA)
Salmon Frank (6pm) ~ Sprague Farm (Venango, PA)

Blue Sky Mission Club (6pm) ~ Sterling FolkFest: Main Stage (274 Kent Rd., Sterling, NY)

Saturday ~ May 28

Chasing Moira (CD release) ~ Vermont Tavern
Chrome ~ Oasis Pub
Smoke and Mirrors, Black Lung Choir, Glaucon, Ivera ~ the Crooked I
Geek Army ~ Sandbar
60 Inch Slick ~ BW Saloon
M-80s ~ Sloppy Duck
Bleed the Freak ~ Sherlock's
Rattlebox ~ Doc Holliday's
Mama Root ~ Jerry Uht Park
The Dock Boys ~ the Cove
Shotgun Jubilee ~ Brewerie at Union Station
Covergurl (10pm) ~ Last Shot
Burnin' House (4-6pm) benefit for cancer patient Dave Smith ~ French Quarters
BluesBeaters ~ Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Frank Marzano (7pm) ~ Casablanca Grill
Carl Wozniak (7-10pm) ~ Edinboro Lake Resort (Edinboro, PA)
Salmon Frank Music Adventure with guests Jack Dearborn, Scott Silva ~ Charlie's Pub (Edinboro, PA)
Max Shang Band ~ Sprague Farm and Brew Works (Venango, PA)
Loose Change Band (8pm) ~ American Legion (Titusville, PA)
Black Widow ~ Pine Junction (Findley Lake, NY)
Rick and Roadhouse Rockers ~ Plummer's (Ripley, NY)

Sunday ~ May 29

Boyd Baker and Mike O. (4pm) ~ the Cove
Calabrese, Suicide Ghouls, Matty B and the Dirty Pickles ~ the Crooked I
Boom Bap! with Essential Vitamins Crew, Heresy, Natas K, DJ Nitro (6pm) ~ 2189 Skateshop

Monday ~ May 30

Matt Texter, Frank Marazno at Singer Songwriter Night ~ Vermont Tavern
Susan, Be Anthony! ~ Pentagon Paintball (Fairview, PA)

Tuesday ~ May 31

Bobby Remp (7-10pm) ~ Oscar's Pub

Wednesday ~ June 1

Bob Ferragine (7-10pm) ~ the Colony
Sam Hyman ~ Alto Cucina
Thirst N Howl (6-10pm) ~ Quaker Steak & Lube
All Musicians Jam with Chris Mathers and Friends (8pm-1am) ~ Rocco's
Acoustic Open Jam with Doug Phillips ~ Docksider
Kristen and the Cosmonauts (5pm), Cruisin' (8pm) ~ Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival in Perry Square
WXCS Radio Open Mike and Jam (8pm) ~ the Villa (Cambridge Springs, PA)

“Sounds of Summer” Music Series:
Concerts are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday’s starting June 13, 2011

June 13 TBA
June 20
June 27
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 29
 

Thursday Night Downtown Block Parties:
Every Thursday night throughout the summer we will close off a city block and celebrate summer in Downtown Erie. Local bands will perform, 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Erie Downtown Partnership. For more information call 455-ERIE or www.eriedowntown.com

June 16 The Cove/Rum Runners
Lucky Dog/Chrome
June 23 SeaWolves TBA/One Sweet World
June 30 Plymouth Tavern Blues Beaters/New Wave Nation
July 7 Cell Block Earthquakers/Joe Bauchman
July 21 Park Place/Boardwalk Complex
Kristen and the Cosmonauts/Geek Army
July 28 Brewerie at Union Station
25 or 64/Mans Room Band
August 4 Sherlock’s/Molly Brannigan’s Open Island/The Cover Up
August 11 Skeeters Clubhouse and Grill Leader of Men/Thirst n Howl
August 25 Crooked I/Docksider/Vermont Tavern Big Leg Emma/Eric Brewer & Friends
September 1
Scully’s TBA/Next of Kin
 

Bike Nights in Downtown Erie:
Bike Nights are back to Friday! Rev up your engines as bikers from all over the area come downtown to show off their ride. Event begins at 6:00 p.m.
May 27, 2011
June 24, 2011
July 1, 2011
August 12, 2011
 

Cruise-Town Erie:
Car Cruising is back! Check out the Hot Rods on State Street between 4th and 12th on the following Fridays. Event is from 6-9 PM and is sponsored by Contemporary Motorcar.
July 8
September 2
 

8 Great Tuesdays:
Join us at the Amphitheater on Erie’s beautiful Bayfront for free concerts on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Free shuttle service is available starting at 5pm from the Park’n Ride Lot located at I-79 & Lincoln Avenue and the Bayfront Intermodal Transportation Center. Shows begin at 6:30 PM. For more details contact the Western PA Port Authority at 455-7557 ext. 234 or www.eriedowntown.com 

July 12 TBA
July 19
July 26
August 2
August 9
August 16
August 23
August 30


Erie Wild Rib Cook Off:
Competition is fierce for the 21st Annual Wild Rib Cook Off. Gather your friends and meet downtown for a sample of some of the best tasting ribs around. For more information call: 899-5177 or www.ErieRibFest.com 
June 1st-4th

Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle:
Enjoy free music concerts at Beach 1 every Wednesday from 6-9 pm. For more information go to: www.discoverpi.com 
June 15 – July 20. Schedule TBA:
 

Erie Summer Festival of the Arts:
Located at Liberty Park features live entertainment, juried art show, crafters, children’s activities, and great food. For more information call 838-0971 or www.eriesummerfestivalofthearts.org 
June 24, 25, 26
 

Roar on the Shore:
Hear the roar of thunder through the streets of Erie as motorcycle enthusiasts gather for the fifth annual event. Enjoy musical entertainment, special guest appearances, and much more. For more information call 800-815-2660 or www.roarontheshore.com 
July 14, 15, 16

Discover Presque Isle:
Discover Presque Isle Days features music, arts and crafts, food, beach games, and bonfires along our beautiful lakefront beaches. For more information call 833-6050 or www.discoverpi.com
July 29-31

Erie Art Museum’s Blues and Jazz Festival:
Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and check out the largest jazz and blues event in the region. Held outdoors in Frontier Park this two day event is free to the public and offers you an opportunity to listen to some of the best national, regional and local musicians around. For more information call: 459-5477 or www.erieartmuseum.org 
August 6th & 7th (Rain or Shine)

Celebrate Erie:
Erie’s biggest summertime extravaganza! This four-day family festival is held in the streets of downtown Erie and offers a variety of culture, arts, food and entertainment. Something for everyone! For more information: www.celebrateerie.com 
August 18-21, 2011
 

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS:

Festivals:

Russian Festival: For more information call: 459-8515 or www.churchofthenativity.net
May 27-29

Greek Festival: For more information call: 838-8808
July 8-10

North East Cherry Festival: For more information call: 725-5616 or www.necherryfestival.com 
July 12-16

Waterford Heritage Days: For more information call: 796-6105 or www.waterfordheritagedays.com
July 15-17

St. Paul’s Italian Festival: For more information call: 459-3173
August 12-14

Zabawa Polish Festival: For more information call 456-0671
August 26-28

Inside E R I  Jams

Presenting, promoting and preserving the artistic culture of our city along with the works of independent filmmakers, writers, artists and musicians in the Erie area.

Upcoming Shows

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& artwork to  events@eriejams.com 

FREE BOODY INSTITUTE -Spring Tour 2011

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- 112. S. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY - 10pm

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MORE LOCAL SHOWS

Whiplash - The Ultimate Tribute to METALLICA @ Sherlock's
Friday, June 10 at 10:00pm

Ray Lanich's Show Schedule

Fri, 03 Jun
Weston, WV
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Sat, 04 Jun
Weston, WV
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Sun, 05 Jun
Weston, WV
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Wed, 08 Jun
Erie, PA
The Erie Art Museum

Sat, 25 Jun
Franklin, PA
Foxtales

Sat, 09 Jul
North East, PA
The Jammin Vine

Tue, 12 Jul
Cleveland, OH
Barking Spider

Fri, 15 Jul
Erie, PA
Sloppy Duck

Sat, 16 Jul
Erie, PA
Sloppy Duck

Fri, 22 Jul
Erie, PA
Sloppy Duck

Sat, 23 Jul
Erie, PA
Sloppy Duck

Sat, 30 Jul
East Springfiled, PA
Jamboree in the Country

Sat, 06 Aug
Erie, PA
The Brewerie @ Union Station

Sat, 13 Aug
Meadville, PA
Roff School Tavern

Mon, 26 Sep
Cleveland, OH
Barking Spider

Mic Nites

Tuesday
Bobby's Place - 1202 West 18th St - Karaoke every Tuesday night

Vermont Tavern - Hot Sake Trio Open Jam Session (9:30pm)

Wednesday
Lakeside Tavern - Wednesdays Karaoke with DJ Chad French (9-1am)

Docksider - Acoustic Open Jam with Doug Phillips

The Jammin Vine - Karaoke 10-2 w/DJ CoreyB

Presque Isle Gallery And Coffee Shop - Open Mic Wednesdays (6-8pm)

Bull Shooters - Wednesdays Karaoke with Billy "O" (6-10pm)

Baybreeze - All Musicians Jam Night with Breeze Band (8pm)

Thursday
Docksider - Thursday - All Musicians Jam w/Rodger Montgomery

Brewerie at Union Station - Thursday -Open Mic with Katie Chriest and Sheldon Peterson (7-10pm)

Lakeside Tavern -Thursdays - Small Town Rollers are back! (9:30-1am)

French Quarters - Thursday - Acoustics with Rick & Joe (7-10pm)

Vinnipeps Grill - Thursday Karaoke Open Mic Night (7-10pm)

Friday
Erie Book Store, Poetry Scene - Open Mic Poetry Fridays (6:30-8pm)

The Station Dinner Theatre - 1st Friday of every month - Piano Bar and karaoke. 10:00pm

French Quarters - Karaoke Friday Dot.Kom

Saturday
Bull Shooters - Saturdays Karaoke with Billy "O" (9-1am)

French Quarters - Karaoke Saturday Dot.Kom

Sunday
Doc Holliday's - Sunday Karaoke with Corey B

Beer Mug - Rodger Montgomery Band All Musicians Jam

DJs

Metropolitan - Wednesday DJ Henry GQ (10-2am) College ID Nite 18+

On the Rocks - Friday DJ Henry GQ (10-2am)

The Cab - Friday DJ (6-8pm)

Lakeside Tavern - Fridays DJ Chad (9-1am)

Bullshooters - Friday DJ "J" (9:30-1:30am)

Sullivan's Pub - Friday DVDJ DCL Langer

Rum Runners - DJ Bill Page

Park Place - Friday TJ the DJ
Saturday DJ Dave Langer

Scully's - Friday & Saturday DJ BREZ

Wagners - Saturday DJ Frank (9:30-1:30am)