Flux Capacitor, Collective Soul, and War: 7 shows to see (Sept. 22 to 28) – syracuse.com

The Westcott Cultural Fair

The Westcott Cultural Fair celebrates its 28th year in 2019. Artists from across Syracuse and Central New York will perform, including: Kambuyu Marimba at 12:30 p.m. on the NY State of Health Dell Street Stage, the Nottingham High School Jazz Band at 5:10 p.m. on The Belly Dance Stage, and the nationally touring funk-jam group Sophistafunk at 5:30 p.m. on the WAER Center Stage.

Where: The Westcott Cultural Fair, 826 Euclid Ave., Syracuse

When: Performances start at noon on Sunday, Sept. 22

How much: This is a free event. Details here.

Innovative, funky, and masters of improv, Flux Capacitor hits all the right notes as a jam band. Flux Capacitor formed in West Reading, Pa., in 2007 between brothers Peter, Michael, and Jason Specht. Flux Capacitor is influenced by a wide spectrum of genres and sounds ranging from Bob Marley to Pink Floyd. Since their debut release, They Know We Know in 2009, the band has toured internationally, sharing the stage with acts such as Rusted Root, Lukas Nelson and Railroad Earth. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Where: Funk n Waffles, 307-313 Clinton St., Syracuse

When: 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22

How much: Tickets are $10. Details here.

Seth Haley, as known as Com Truise, produces a slow-moving electronic sound coined as slow-motion funk. He creates a warped, almost sluggish sound that is laden with synthesizer hooks. Born in Oneida, NY, Haley is now based out of Los Angeles. Com Truise released his latest album, Persuasion System, in 2019.

Where: The Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St., Syracuse

When: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24

How much: Tickets start at $20. Details here.

English horror punk outfit Creeper comes to the stage with an energy and ferocity of a horror film come to life. Creeper incorporates elements of glam rock and goth into their sound, drawing on influences from artists such as David Bowie and Alkaline Trio. In 2015, Creeper toured with the punk group the Misfits across the U.K. Opening for Creeper will be bands Dracula Jones and Hurtin Units. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Where: The Lost Horizon, 5863 Thompson Road, Syracuse

When: 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28

How much: Tickets start at $15. Details here.

Collective Soul is a post-grunge rock band that rose to fame during the 1990s. The bands name, Collective Soul, comes from a line in the Ayn Rand novel, The Fountainhead. Collective Souls sound has evolved over the years, incorporating elements of pop, hard rock, and alternative rock into its grunge roots. The band celebrated 25 years together in 2019 and also released its newest album, Blood.

Where: Mulroy Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse

When: 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28

How much: Tickets start at $32.50. Details here.

A funktastic fusion of R&B, rock, jazz and Latin American styles, War became a popular outfit in the 1970s. Their music, which at times was politically motivated, was regarded for its eclectic, sunny, laid-back style. War emphasized a group focus, where all band members were emphasized, and it lent itself well to their long jam recordings. War has gone through considerable lineup changes in the decades since its inception, but continues to remain true to the bands toe-tapping groove roots.

Where: Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona

When: 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28

How much: Tickets start at $59.50. Details here.

Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhhamad came together in 2013 to create the musical project The Midnight Hour. However, plans shifted as both artists were called upon to write the score for the Netflix series, Luke Cage. In 2018, The Midnight Hour dropped their debut eponymous album. The collaboration, which creates an ear-catching mix of soul, R&B, rap, and jazz, features a full orchestra and rhythm section.

Where: The Haunt, 702 Willow Ave., Ithaca

When: 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28

How much: Tickets start at $25. Details here.

Check out our calendar of nearly 500 shows at venues from Buffalo to Albany in our Upstate NY Concert Calendar.

Shows we added this week: The Midnight Hour, The Marvel Years, Defunk, Marco Benevento, Luna, Of Montreal, The Fleshtones, The Districts, Palehound, Lawrence, Sammus, Irreversible Entanglements, ZZ Top, Cycles, The Greyhounds, Church of Cash, My So Called Band, Sick of it All, Moon Boots, Bear Grillz, Clairo, Fruit Bats, The Devil Wears Prada, Loud Luxury, Lotus, Dark Hollow, Cashmere Cat, Kung Fu, Lily Kershaw, Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, Capitol Steps, Collapsing Scenery, Falling in Reverse, Crown the Empire, Tom MacDonald, Little River Band, Buddy Guy, Keb Mo, Get the Led Out, Here Come the Mummies, Room Full of Blues, Foghat, The The Band Band, Reverend Horton Heat, Jim Breuer, Patty Griffin, Hot Tuna, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Lil Baby, Saweetie, Da Baby, STS9, Trampled by Turtles, Insane Clown Posse, Sonata Arctica, Cody Johnson, Shoreline Mafia, Falling in Reverse, Michael Ray, Jimmie Allen, Jimmy Herring, Justin Hayward, Boz Scaggs, Sam Bush, John Pizzarelli Trio, Bob Dylan, Vampire Weekend, Chelsea Grin, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia, Maddy ONeal, Helicopter Showdown, Champagne Drip, Freddy Todd, Ire Clad, Dredneks, Frank White, Radkey, Cordovas, Too Many Zoos, Biocratic, Sloan, Carl Palmers ELP Legacy, Strictly Hip, The Jayhawks, Brad Ray, Vinnie DeRosa, Matisyahu, Graham Nash, Lee Brice, Jocelyn and Chris Band, Trey Anastasio, Big Something, Lullwater, Vanessa Williams, The Grass Roots, The Allman Betts Band, Lil Tjay, Gaelic Storm, Aztec Two Step, 420 Funk Mob, That 1 Guy, Dustbowl Revival, Thurston Moore, The Felice Brothers, Lindsey Stirling, Consider the Source, Colt Ford, Epic, Minnesota, Belphegor, Necromicon and Suffocation.

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Flux Capacitor, Collective Soul, and War: 7 shows to see (Sept. 22 to 28) - syracuse.com