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Simple and easy and no unnecessary paper. See you at the show!! Thursday Nov 19 The Meat Puppets Seminal scuzz-country rockers The Meat Puppets make their Ithaca debut on November 19th at Castaways! Reunited once again in the closest to original line-up yet, the Kirkwood brothers along with drummer Ted Marcus are on the road once again to support their latest disc, Sewn Together. Among their latest reunion shows was a performance of their classic album Meat Puppets II at the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival in Monticello. Expect the best of new and old at a night full of rock from a band that inspired Dinosaur Jr., Nirvana, Pavement, and more. another great show at Castaways courtesy of Dan Smalls Presents 8pm - advance tickets -$12.00 Get Tickets Here Friday Nov 20 Mike Doughty Ithaca favorite and ex-Soul Coughing front man, Mike Doughty, is back after selling out Castaways las January. The show will be general admission seated with standing room in back. Doughty will be out touring in support of a to-be-named new album out this fall on ATO records. With the spontaneity of his question and answer banter and the intimate seated style of this show, it is sure to be packed with more unforgettable moments. read more... Dan Smalls Presents a very special evening at Castaways. The show will be seated with standing room in the rear and that limits capacity so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended for this limited seating engagement. $20 in advance / $25 day of show Buy Tickets Now Tuesday Nov 24 MIDNITE Hailing from the Island of St Croix, Midnite is one of the most promising roots reggae bands of the millennium. They are vanguards of conscious reggae who represent the King's and Queen's music to the fullness of Jah. Midnite's profound and innovative lyrics are sincere and deeply rooted to present the other half of the story. Their cd recordings and live performances will have reggae and non-reggae listeners open to the messages they bring. Lead singer Vaughn Benjamin's electrifying voice seems an amalgamation of many great voices in reggae-soulful, chanting, edgy. Vaughn's potent lyrical style and his brother Ron's exquisite production, arrangements, keyboard and bass musical directorship form the nucleus of this musical yet rootsy sound, which includes Christian Molina (drums), Edmund Fieulleteau (guitar), Edwin Byron (guitar) and Ras L (keyboards). Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of "old school" roots music with modern day experiences to create a unique listening encounter. Reggae - naked and raw is an apt description for Midnite's musical style, in which they forgo the frills of extensive remixes, overdubbing and other musical refinements. By breaking all the rules, Midnite is setting a new standard. Armed with a firm foundation in Jah Rastafari, their natural talents, and a strong and uncompromising musical vision, Midnite champions a unique sound that is on the cutting edge of modern roots music. presented by JUDAHITES PRODUCTIONS yet another installment in CNY's ONLY ROOTS REGGAE SERIES $15 advance $18 at the door doors open at 8pm show starts at 9pm Tickets Available NOW via Paypal!!! Online Ticket Ordering Policy Tuesday Dec 08 Melvin Seals and JGB Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become "Jam Band Music". From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. Melvin and JGB brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acoustic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of Stu Allen's guitar and amazing vocals, Jimmy Tebeau's savory bass, Mark Corsolini's hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Along with Shirley Starks and Cheryl Rucker on back-up vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours. Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed him "Master of the Universe". Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of melodic flavor with JGB. Come see and hear for yourself! $18 Advanced $20 Day of Show Tickets Available NOW Via Paypal!!! Thursday Dec 31 Sim Redmond Band New Year's Eve with SRB at Castaways!!! ...an Ithaca tradition. "The Sim Redmond Band makes early-morning music, served sunny-side up. Each New Day, the collective’s fifth album, draws cloudless, Vitamin C melodies from elements of reggae, Carribean and Afro-beat. Polished by the band’s seven-year tenure, coupled with a studio sheen that coats this album, the septet’s optimism is infectious, piqued by tight, polyrhythmic drumming and fortified by brass crescendos. Easy and overly melodic, Redmond’s hazy voice is complimented by the angelic tone of Jen Middaugh, the two harmonizing together above the reverberating, sonar grooves..." -Jamie Lee, Relix Magazine The Gunpoets With a passion and energy rarely seen, The Gunpoets bring their revolutionary new school rap sound to the world as they fuse cutting edge hip-hop with a call for strength and unity. Explosive yet calm, cool and soothing, their vibe is one of rebellion and love. New Year's Eve sells out every year, so make sure to get your tickets in advance (they make a great Christmas present for the music lover in your family)! Tickets available soon! $15 advance $20 day of show 8pm doors - show at 9pm Saturday Jan 02 Fred Eaglesmith IT'S TIME TO GET HIP TO FRED EAGLESMITH Cult Sensation and Americana Music Hero Is a Songwriter's Songwriter and Critics' Favorite (Los Angeles) Award-winning singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith inspires comparisons to icons like Woody Guthrie and Bruce Springsteen, tops the roots music charts, and boasts devoted fans that include a slew of his fellow songwriters. High-profile tastemakers in the know ? fellow musicians like Toby Keith and The Cowboy Junkies as well as film folks like Martin Scorsese and James Caan, to name a few ? consider him one of the stellar musical and lyrical talents of our day. Though a decidedly grassroots artist in the thematic focus of his songs and how he pursues his career, playing some 180 shows a year across North America as well as Europe and Australia and releasing his own records under his cheekily-titled A Major Label imprint, Eaglesmith boasts an impact that far better known musical acts can only dream of. Fred will be touring with a full band for this show - go to his website for mre information doors at 8pm $20 advance Tickets Available NOW via Paypal!!!