Le Moyne College Calendar

The local Saturday night acoustic folk-rock scene will again be energized by CNY Jazz Central's “Parties in the Plaza” series at Le Moyne Plaza, 1135 Salt Springs Road in Syracuse.

Performing on Saturday, April 1 will be the Jess Novak Band. A powerhouse quintet with lead vocals and violin by Jess Novak, the band features Mark Nanni (of Los Blancos) on piano, organ, accordion and vocals; Byron Cage (of Tommy Castro, Joe Louis Walker) on drums; Anthony Saturno (of Sampere, Wagner 3000) on guitar; and Billy Harrison (of Black Rhino) on drums, guitar, vocals and beatboxing – they create one amazing sound!

The lineup for spring semester 2017 represents a cross section of the finest acoustic singer-songwriters in Upstate New York, as well as both established and breaking bands. All events start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. in the cozy coffee house surroundings of the Le Moyne Plaza, with Dunkin’ Donuts and Cam’s Pizzeria on hand for food and drink. There is no cover charge.