The Downstairs

The Downstairs Tavern & Listening Room
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One month away!Green Street JazzWith Special GuestsJoanna Green – Vibraphone, Violin & VocalsWayne Gottlieb – Guitar and...
09/22/2024

One month away!

Green Street Jazz
With Special Guests

Joanna Green – Vibraphone, Violin & Vocals
Wayne Gottlieb – Guitar and Vocals
Ted Caldwell – Bass
Greg Ezra – Drums

Sunday, October 20th
7pm
$10/pwyc

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Coming up this week!Tuesday: SingTrece's Open Mic for Singers, Rappers, Songwriters & PoetsWednesday: Casual SplashThurs...
09/22/2024

Coming up this week!

Tuesday: SingTrece's Open Mic for Singers, Rappers, Songwriters & Poets

Wednesday: Casual Splash

Thursday: 2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Opening Night Show

Friday: Paul Merrill Quartet at 7, 2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Late Night Comedy Show at 10

Saturday: 2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Late Night Comedy Show

Sunday: Jazz Jam

Tonight! Green HollerSaturday, September 21st8pm$10/pwycSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Program...
09/21/2024

Tonight!

Green Holler

Saturday, September 21st
8pm
$10/pwyc

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Saturday, Green Holler!Saturday, September 21st8pm$10/pwycSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Progr...
09/20/2024

Saturday, Green Holler!

Saturday, September 21st
8pm
$10/pwyc

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Two weeks away! Strong Maybe - October Residency10/4: Hank Roberts filling in for Mark!10/11: Openers: Literal Garbage (...
09/20/2024

Two weeks away!

Strong Maybe - October Residency

10/4: Hank Roberts filling in for Mark!
10/11: Openers: Literal Garbage (Ashley Ickes & Michael Schuler)
10/18: Openers: TBA
10/25: Album Release party!

Fridays in October
8pm
$10/pwyc

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Tonight! Cielle on Solid GroundFriday, September 20th8pmSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Program...
09/20/2024

Tonight!

Cielle on Solid Ground

Friday, September 20th
8pm

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

09/20/2024

SUNDAY - OCT 13TH -





$7 ADV/$10 DOS

7PM Doors - 7:30 Show

Friday, Cielle on Solid Ground!Friday, September 20th8pmSupport the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Program...
09/19/2024

Friday, Cielle on Solid Ground!

Friday, September 20th
8pm

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We've got so many great shows coming up in October, including two fantastic residencies and a Halloween Spooktacular! Ma...
09/18/2024

We've got so many great shows coming up in October, including two fantastic residencies and a Halloween Spooktacular! Mark your calendars!

🍁Strong Maybe - October Residency - Fridays in October
🥧Whistlin' Dyl & Spice Rack | October Residency - Saturdays in October
🎃Spookoween: Songwriter Edition - October 31st

Thursday, Date Night: Bossa Nova Jazz! With Kyra Gordon! Featuring:Florinda LarkinOlive MitraMatt MaddenPaul Kimball7pm$...
09/18/2024

Thursday, Date Night: Bossa Nova Jazz! With Kyra Gordon!

Featuring:
Florinda Larkin
Olive Mitra
Matt Madden
Paul Kimball

7pm
$10

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Two weeks away! Seth Carper QuartetMonday, September 30th7pm$10/pwycSaxophonist and music educator, Dr. Seth Carper, cur...
09/16/2024

Two weeks away!

Seth Carper Quartet

Monday, September 30th
7pm
$10/pwyc

Saxophonist and music educator, Dr. Seth Carper, currently calls Cazenovia, NY home, teaching at Syracuse & Cornell Universities. Classically trained and stage tested as a jazz & commercial musician, Dr. Carper covers all aspects of saxophone performance and education. Before NY Seth was a full-time lecturer in the Music Education and Jazz Studies programs at Texas State University, where he directed the Jazz Repertory Band. Leading his quartet and co-leading the NOW Jazz Orchestra (New Original Works), Seth was an integral part of the central Texas music scene. He earned a DMA in Music Performance at the University of Texas in Austin in 2016. Prior to Austin, Seth spent five years in New York City, performing with some of the finest musicians in the world, and teaching at The City College of New York and Third Street Music Settlement. He received his M.M. in Music Performance at CCNY under the tutelage of Grammy Award winning bassist, John Patitucci, and saxophonists Jon Gordon and John Ellis. Before his time in NY, Seth earned a B.M. in Music Education and classical saxophone from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, studying under Dr. Bill Gora and Mr. Todd Wright. A passionate music educator from the beginning of his career, Seth was director of bands at Holmes Middle School in Eden, NC, eventually moving on to teach at Davidson College, Pfeifer University, Temple College, and the University of Texas. As a performer he has recorded and performed with a multitude of jazz greats, pop entertainers & classical ensembles. In 2020, Seth played on Ruthie Foster's Grammy Nominated album, "Live at the Paramount." An album he recorded with NEA Jazz Master, David Liebman, and the CNYJO will be released in 2023. While in Austin, Seth was a founding member of Grammy winner, Christopher Cross's Freedonia, and recorded the album, "Firefly" in 2018.

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Tuesday! First and third Tuesdays of the month! Kenneth McLauren hosts Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Night.7pmSupport the dow...
09/16/2024

Tuesday! First and third Tuesdays of the month! Kenneth McLauren hosts Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Night.

7pm

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This week!Tonight: Story Time For Grown Ups | Ithaca Is Books FestivalTuesday: Open Mic Stand Up Comedy NightThursday: D...
09/15/2024

This week!

Tonight: Story Time For Grown Ups | Ithaca Is Books Festival

Tuesday: Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Night

Thursday: Date Night: Bossa Nova Jazz with Kyra Gordon!

Friday: Cielle on Solid Ground

Saturday: Green Holler

09/15/2024

Tonight!

Story Time For Grown Ups

With local authors:
Melanie Conroy-Goldman
Jennifer Savran Kelly
Meredith Talusan
Jack Wang

Part of the Ithaca Is Books Festival

Sunday, September 15th
5pm

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

09/15/2024
09/15/2024

Looking forward to playing at next Saturday at The Downstairs in Ithaca. Hope to see you there!

Original music by Josh and Mike!

Josh Sperrick - Banjo, mandolin, vocals
Mike Watkins - Guitar, fiddle, vocals
Dan Gallagher - Dobro, guitar, vocals
John Forde - Bass

Story Time For Grown Ups | Ithaca Is Books FestivalWith local authors:Melanie Conroy-GoldmanJennifer Savran KellyMeredit...
09/14/2024

Story Time For Grown Ups | Ithaca Is Books Festival

With local authors:
Melanie Conroy-Goldman
Jennifer Savran Kelly
Meredith Talusan
Jack Wang

Part of the Ithaca Is Books Festival
Sunday, September 15th
5pm

Support the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership

Two weeks away! 2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Late Night Comedy ShowJoin us for the 7th Annual Finger Lakes Comedy ...
09/14/2024

Two weeks away!

2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Late Night Comedy Show

Join us for the 7th Annual Finger Lakes Comedy Festival, a 3-day comedy festival in the heart of Downtown Ithaca presented by 2 Funny Entertainment.

10pm - Saturday Sept 28th Late Night Comedy Show @ The Downstairs (121 W. State St.)

1. AD Hodge
2. Shubh Panda
3. Bobby Pelligrino
4. Bryon Austin
5. Bryan Oyola
6. Prasanna Joshi
7. Sekou Ali
Headliner - TBD

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Tonight! Dave and Angela Yantorno bring their original indie folk/rock to The Downstairs on Sept. 14. For this show, we'...
09/14/2024

Tonight!

Dave and Angela Yantorno bring their original indie folk/rock to The Downstairs on Sept. 14. For this show, we'll have long-time collaborator John Young on Bass and, for the first time, Ashley Ickes on Drums. Bringing new energy and improvisational exploration to the full range of our music, from rocking to meditative.

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Two weeks away! 2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Late Night Comedy ShowJoin us for the 7th Annual Finger Lakes Comedy ...
09/13/2024

Two weeks away!

2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Late Night Comedy Show

Join us for the 7th Annual Finger Lakes Comedy Festival, a 3-day comedy festival in the heart of Downtown Ithaca presented by 2 Funny Entertainment.

10pm - Friday Sept 27th Late Night Comedy Show @ The Downstairs (121 W. State St.)

Host - Kenneth McLaruin
1. Chris Tos
2. Glen Tickle
3. Ivory Fields
4. TBD
5. Chris Carfaro
6. Ed Smyth
7. David Weissglass
8. David Louis
Headliner - Allan Sidley

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Tonight! Floetic Fridayw/ Nia NunnGladira VelazquezDJ ha-MEENPart of the Ithaca Is Books FestivalSunday, September 13th7...
09/13/2024

Tonight!

Floetic Friday

w/ Nia Nunn
Gladira Velazquez
DJ ha-MEEN

Part of the Ithaca Is Books Festival

Sunday, September 13th
7pm

Support the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund!

The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Join us tomorrow for Floetic Friday | Ithaca Is Books Festival with Nia Nunn, Gladira Velazquez and DJ ha-MEEN!Part of t...
09/12/2024

Join us tomorrow for Floetic Friday | Ithaca Is Books Festival with Nia Nunn, Gladira Velazquez and DJ ha-MEEN!

Part of the Ithaca Is Books Festival

Sunday, September 13th
7pm

Support the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership

Two weeks away! 2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Opening Night ShowJoin us for the 7th Annual Finger Lakes Comedy Fest...
09/12/2024

Two weeks away!

2024 Finger Lakes Comedy Festival: Opening Night Show

Join us for the 7th Annual Finger Lakes Comedy Festival, a 3-day comedy festival in the heart of Downtown Ithaca presented by 2 Funny Entertainment.

6pm - Thursday Sept 26th - Opening Night Show at The Downstairs 121 W State St. Ithaca NY

Host - Alex Lubutti
1. Michael Stewart
2. Douglas Doneson
3. Gerry Hodges
4. Beau Wilcox
5. Chris Carfaro
6. Pete Glismann
7. Carl Merrick
8. Andrew Cornelius
Headliner - Jonah Nigh

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Two weeks away! Don't Don't Oleg KuksgauzenDJ Shattered Moons ("DJ Shattered Moons throws pebbles at your windows & blow...
09/11/2024

Two weeks away!

Don't Don't

Oleg Kuksgauzen

DJ Shattered Moons ("DJ Shattered Moons throws pebbles at your windows & blows your mind winding paths of dance tracks like vines from the heavens to the ground - reminding your ass to boogie down...") Shattered Moons () • Instagram photos and videos

DJ Mateo ("DJ Mateo specializes in rare groove, boogie, funk and soul from around the world, with a particular focus on Brazil and Africa. He also peppers in sample sources, beats and breaks that reflect his deep love and respect for the art of hip hop.") Matthew Marks () • Instagram photos and videos Stream djMateo music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

Wednesday, September 25th
8pm
$5

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The Downstairs is located below The Watershed at 121 West Martin Luther King Jr Street in Ithaca NY

Thursday at 9! DJ Set: SAV @ The DownstairsThursday, September 12th9pm$5/pwycSupport the downstairs! Become a member or ...
09/11/2024

Thursday at 9! DJ Set: SAV @ The Downstairs

Thursday, September 12th
9pm
$5/pwyc

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This Thursday! TRAMPOLINE: Unexpected Friendships!Show up. Sign up. Tell a 5-minute personal story, without notes, inspi...
09/11/2024

This Thursday! TRAMPOLINE: Unexpected Friendships!

Show up. Sign up. Tell a 5-minute personal story, without notes, inspired by this month's theme: "UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS" and be judged by your peers on content and presentation. And, of course, there will be ducks from our proud sponsors at Cat's Pajamas.

There are three opportunities to qualify for the BIG SHOWDOWN on December 12th when the winners of each month of 2024 compete to be crowned Grand Storytelling Champion of 2024!
Whether you decide to participate in the storytelling, serve as a judge, or sit back and enjoy listening to the stories with a thoughtful beverage - we look forward to having you there.

$5 Cover - cash, Venmo, or PayPal.

Join us tonight for Venissa Santí w/ Michael Stark & Olive Mitra!Cuban Jazz vocalist Venissa Santí has traveled a long r...
12/21/2023

Join us tonight for Venissa Santí w/ Michael Stark & Olive Mitra!

Cuban Jazz vocalist Venissa Santí has traveled a long road to develop her signature repertoire. Accompanied by Michael Stark and Olive Mitra, these long time collaborators join forces weaving Afro Cuban rhythms with obscure jazz gems and original tunes.

Thursday, December 21st
8pm
$10

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121 West Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Ithaca, NY
14850

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Monday 7pm - 11pm
Tuesday 7pm - 11pm
Wednesday 7pm - 11pm
Thursday 6pm - 1am
Friday 6pm - 1am
Saturday 6pm - 1am
Sunday 7pm - 11pm

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