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Saturday, May 2nd @ 7pm
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Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist, historian, and interpreter of American roots music whose work shines a light on the African-American influence at the heart of country, blues, and old-time traditions. A gifted banjoist, guitarist, and fiddler, Jenkins first came to national prominence as a core member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, a group celebrated for reclaiming the Black string band legacy.

Driven by a deep passion for the cultural roots of American music, Jenkins has built a solo career that bridges performance and education. His shows are rich, soulful journeys through African-American musical history—blending spirituals, ragtime, early blues, and folk with stories that underscore the music’s historical and social context. Whether onstage at a major festival or leading workshops, Jenkins brings warmth, authenticity, and a deep reverence for the tradition.

In June 2024, Hubby Jenkins appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville to celebrate the release of a groundbreaking CD that documents the role of African-Americans in the story of country music. This landmark event was followed by an invitation to perform on the Grand Ole Opry—marking another step in the ongoing recognition of Black artists in American roots genres.

Most recently, in May 2025, Jenkins brought his powerful performance to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where he captivated audiences with his mix of historical storytelling and masterful musicianship.

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Jenkins has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S. and internationally. His mission remains clear: to elevate the underrepresented contributions of Black musicians in American history while delivering moving, unforgettable performances rooted in truth and tradition. Through his music, Hubby Jenkins continues to build bridges between past and present—one note at a time.","Img_1":"HubbyJenkinsSmall.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-05-03T02:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-05-03T02:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":112,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":192,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":97,"Event":"Carsie Blanton","Description":"
with Support from Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
Friday, June 5th @ 7pm
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“Carsie Blanton is fighting fascism with big hooks and an even bigger heart.”
- American Songwriter


\nCarsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. “It is possible to face the world as it is - rapidly heating, ruled by grifters, ravaged by profitable wars - and still have hope,” she says of her newest release, After the Revolution. “Not the narrow, grasping hope you might hang on an election or a billionaire, but a patient, zoomed-out hope.” 

Of After the Revolution, NPR’s Fresh Air says “\"Protest music tends to be strident or self-righteous or just bluntly angry. But Blanton, a folk singer with a rock attitude, knows how to construct songs with real melodies and storylines that don't obscure her messages.\" 

With her unique mix of humor, craft, and social critique, Blanton has amassed a small menagerie of viral hits (Rich People, Shit List, Fishin’ With You) and a dedicated fan base. In addition to fifteen years on the road with her band, Blanton volunteers as a political organizer, and was recently published in The Nation. Her latest full-length album After the Revolution, produced by Grammy-winner Tyler Chester, came out on March 21st. In summer of 2024, Blanton began releasing her most viral political songs on a new EP, The Red Album Vol. 1. 


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“Beautiful, militant anthems.” - Ken Tucker, NPR’s Fresh Air 

Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (pronounced TRAN-baw) is a Pennsylvania songwriter whose work combines Shania-esque hooks with a storytelling prowess reminiscent of John Prine and Lucinda Williams. Since quitting her day job in 2023, she has played over 300 shows including five national tours opening for her mentor and collaborator Carsie Blanton. Accolades include Song of the Year in the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, 1st place in the 2025 Songwriter Serenade Contest, and a 2026 American Songwriter Magazine holiday song contest win. No Depression Magazine named her a “Queer Country Artist to Watch in 2026.” Listeners can expect her debut LP Lucky Broke Girl, crowdfunded with the help of over 400 fans and recorded in Philly with her band and producer Nick Krill, in August 2026.

Brittany will perform 30 minutes prior to Carsie.
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Summer Tailgate FUNdraiser
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Saturday, July 11th, 4-7pm
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The Rusty Pickup band brings some of the greatest hits of Folk-Rock and Country from the 70’s and onward, covering bands like the Eagles, Merle Haggard, Little Feat, Hank Williams, Grateful Dead, Crosby Stills & Nash and many more!  With John Crespi and Bruce Ward on vocals and guitar, Steve Skollar on mandolin, Carl Pickett on bass and Brendan O’Connor on the drums, you’ll be transported back in time with these favorites.  Pump up the tires on your rusty pickup and join the fun!

Join this fun and rowdy band of local favorite musicians as we raise money to support the Opera House's mission!","Img_1":"RustyPickUpBandSmall.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-07-11T23:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-07-11T23:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":0,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":95,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":202,"PerfAreaID":53,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":56,"Event":"Maximilian Eyle & John Driscoll ~ Courtyard Series","Description":"
Saturday, July 25th @ 7pm
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Max and John bring a powerful blend of roots and soul to the stage. Drawing heavily on New Orleans traditions, Max and John incorporate guitar, harmonica, piano, and vocals to mix sounds and rhythms from America’s roots. The result is a refreshing blend that takes listeners from early jazz standards through more contemporary funk-driven arrangements. Both are native to the area where they currently live and perform. Learn more by visiting www.eylemusic.com.","Img_1":"MaxandJonSmall.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-07-26T02:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-07-26T02:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":0,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":56,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":198,"PerfAreaID":53,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":118,"Event":"Opus Black ~ Courtyard Series","Description":"
Saturday, August 15th @ 7pm
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Opus Black is a dynamic contemporary string trio blending classical precision with bold, genre-crossing artistry.

Liz Ingersoll is a freelance violinist currently performing with The Ingersolls’, Five Families Ensemble, and the Fish Creek Rodeo. An active and versatile musician, she brings energy and artistry to a wide range of performance settings. She is the owner and operator of Music With Liz, a private music studio where she works with students of all ages and skill levels, fostering both technical excellence and a lifelong love of music. Liz earned her Associate of Science in Music from Onondaga Community College.

Dan Blumenthal is the Orchestra Teacher at Jamesville-DeWitt High School. He has served as an instrumental music teacher in the JD school district since the Fall of 2010. Dan holds a Master’s of Music Education from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s of Music Education from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. During his time at Michigan, he studied Violin with Andrew Jennings and Saxophone with Donald Sinta. Outside of the classroom, Dan is an active performer on saxophone, violin, and a variety of other instruments. He performs with groups including Sundrop Rise, Stringdom, and Salt City Jazz Collective. Dan currently lives in DeWitt with his wife, Kelsie, and their two children, Emerson and Oliver.

Kristen B Kopf - After a fulfilling career as a music educator with the North Syracuse Central School District, she now devotes her time to a creative and active performing life. As a freelance musician on both cello and baritone saxophone, she performs professionally in a wide range of styles that blend her strong classical roots with a love of jazz and contemporary music. Kristen can be seen performing with Opus Black Strings, Monk Rowe and The Five Families Ensemble, The Diana Jacobs Band, The Ripcords, and the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra and she also serves as conductor of the Oasis Chamber Orchestra. Her education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Performance, a Master’s degree in Music Education, and a Second Master’s in Orchestral Conducting, all from Syracuse University.","Img_1":"OBSTPromo2026Small.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-08-16T02:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-08-16T02:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":0,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":118,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":201,"PerfAreaID":53,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":117,"Event":"The Ingersolls ~ Arts Cafe Series","Description":"
Friday, September 18th @ 7pm
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The Ingersolls are a husband-and-wife acoustic duo steeped in Americana, folk, and bluegrass traditions. With Liz’s soulful, high-lonesome fiddle leading the way and Jeff’s tasteful, driving guitar work anchoring the groove, their music blends old-time authenticity with heartfelt storytelling. Their close harmonies, tight interplay, and easy onstage chemistry create an intimate sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal—music born from shared lives, shared miles, and a shared love of roots music.

Husband and wife duo Liz \"Fiddle\" Ingersoll and Jeff Ingersoll bring Americana, folk, and bluegrass to life with fiery fiddle, rich acoustic guitar, and close harmonies. Rooted in tradition and powered by connection, their sound is warm, honest, and unmistakably homegrown.","Img_1":"TheIngersollsSmall.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-09-19T02:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-09-19T02:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":0,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":117,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":197,"PerfAreaID":18,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":111,"Event":"The Lightfoot Band","Description":"
Rescheduled to
Friday, October 9th @ 7pm
The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot
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Presented by The Lightfoot Band - The original band members of the late great Gordon Lightfoot.

\nThese are the seasoned musicians who collaborated with Gordon on his world-famous recordings and toured extensively with him here in North America and internationally for many decades. 

The Lightfoot Band includes these legendary veterans : Rick Haynes on bass, Barry Keane on drums and percussion, Mike Heffernan on keyboards, and Carter Lancaster on the lead guitars, and, in 2024, introducing Andy Mauck on vocals and 6 & 12 string rhythm guitars.

Together, they are now keeping Gordon’s music alive - Playing the hits, such as Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind, Carefree Highway, the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Beautiful, Rainy Day People, Early Morning Rain, to name a few as well as some deeper cuts, not heard live for decades. 

Band members will relate some history and “stories of the road” and will be available to meet the audience after shows in the lobby area. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to continue enjoying the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot and more with The Lightfoot Band. Come for the songs and hear the stories!","Img_1":"TheLightfootBandSmall.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-10-10T02:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-10-10T02:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":111,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":190,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":113,"Event":"The Weight Band – Featuring Former Members of The Band & Levon Helm Band","Description":"
Saturday, October 17th @7pm
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Performing the classic songs of The Band (“The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek”) alongside selections from their acclaimed current album Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band carries on the timeless spirit and sound of one of rock’s most beloved groups.

Led by Jim Weider, guitarist and vocalist from Woodstock, NY, who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band and later performed with Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band, The Weight Band was formed in 2013 inside Levon Helm’s legendary Woodstock barn. Inspired by Helm to continue the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, Weider and his bandmates deliver a dynamic set that blends classic Americana with roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk.

Their performances feature a mix of The Weight Band’s original material and fan favorites from The Band’s catalog, as well as songs by The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, and more.

Joining Weider are:
· Brian Mitchell – keyboards, vocals (Levon Helm Band)
· Albert Rogers – bass, vocals (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino)
· Michael Bram – drums, vocals (Jason Mraz)
· Matt Zeiner – keyboards, vocals (Dickey Betts)

Together, these veteran musicians share a deep appreciation for what Weider calls the “Woodstock Sound.” With Shines Like Gold, The Weight Band continues to serve as its torchbearer — a masterful ensemble keeping the heart and soul of Americana music alive.","Img_1":"WeightBandSmall.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-10-18T02:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-10-18T02:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":113,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":194,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":60,"Event":"Grateful Upstate Toodeloo","Description":"
HALLOWEEN FUNdraiser
Friday, October 30 @ 7pm
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This Halloween Season - The DEAD rise again!

Join us for this 4th ANNUAL FUNdraiser with... GRATEFUL UPSTATE TOODELOO.

Grateful Upstate Toodeloo brings together some of the finest musicians from across Central New York and beyond to perform the music of The Grateful Dead. Join them here at EOH for \"nothing but a good time\"!

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Don't forget it's Halloween Season!!! COME IN COSTUME!
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Saturday, November 7th @ 7pm
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Join us for a special evening of original songs and the stories behind them from the talented songwriters who participated in our Songwriting Workshop Series facilitated by Reyna Stagnaro. The showcase reflects the artistic growth inspired and achieved in the workshops, group collaboration, and diverse musical styles. Enjoy an outstanding show on the main stage of our historic theater and experience the magic of the songwriter/listener connection.","Img_1":"SongwriterShowcase2024Small.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-11-08T03:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-11-08T03:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":0,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":16,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":215,"PerfAreaID":9,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":79,"Event":"Downbeat Percussion ~ THE Buffalo Bills Drumline","Description":"
Thursday, November 19th @ 11am

\nThe members of DownBeat Percussion are all active in the field of education and have dedicated a large portion of their lives to spreading the art of percussion and all of the opportunities it has to offer. We are dedicated to helping students become the best musicians they can be and also provide educators with the tools and information they need to create an exceptional percussion curriculum.
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THE OFFICIAL DRUMLINE OF THE BUFFALO BILLS

This is an Amazing Arts Education Opportunity for Schools!!

\nOur first performance with the Buffalo Bills was during the 2013 Christmas halftime show.  Since then we've been their official drumline performing at every home game.

During home games, we play in the parking lot for all the tailgaters and those entering the Ralph Wilson Stadium.  Before Kick-Off, we play a 3 minute pregame show right on the field for all to see.  During the game, we are stationed just to the side of the tunnel and play throughout the game to hype the crowd after a good play!  During holiday games, like Christmas or Veteran's Day, we will play a halftime show.

CALL THE OFFICE AT 315.691.3550 TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY!!
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Sunday, December 13th @ 2pm
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The Gibson Brothers need no introduction in the bluegrass world – the accolades of these “bluegrass superstars” as stated by the New York Times include the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year; Song of the Year; Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year. Born on a northern New York dairy farm, Eric and Leigh Gibson started playing banjo and guitar in middle school. From those beginnings, the brothers have joined forces with a loyal and virtuosic team of musicians to create their own distinctive mix of heritage and soaring harmony, making them the premiere brother duet of the bluegrass genre, following in the footsteps of legendary brother acts such as the Stanley Brothers and the Osborne Brothers.

Their first-ever album of entirely original songs, In the Ground sees the Gibson Brothers taking on their own roots as the sixth generation to grow up on their family farm. The two-time International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year follow up their stellar, 5-times nominated tribute to brother harmonies, Brotherhood, which digs even deeper into their commitment to family and their history. Their themes come from the farm, their childhood, and the region in which they were raised. One can hear their dedication to the songs, from the lighthearted to the profound; in the modernity of the lyrics, matched with a virtuosity that feels somehow both traditional and revelatory. Now, as stated by Rolling Stone, they “have a fresh batch of original songs”.","Img_1":"GibsonBrothersSmall.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-12-13T22:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-12-13T22:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":24,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":195,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}}],"settings":{"ProtocolRelativeURL":"//earlvilleoperahouse.showare.com","AlwaysHitEventLandingPage":0,"isMember":false,"Featured_NumPerPage":15,"BuyTicketsButtonText":"Buy Tickets","SysMsgBundleAlias":"Season Ticket","isCorporatePartner":0,"PerfAutoJumpToSection":1,"SpotlightEventText":"Best Seller","LimitedInventoryTitle":"Selling Quickly","LimitedInventoryAdditionalDescription":"Limited Availability Remaining","endOfList":true}}