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COMING EVENTS: MUSIC Catskill Choral Society Auditions Thu. 2/9 Unitarian Universalist Church 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta (607) 431-6060, catskillchoralsociety.org The choral group seeks new members, par- ticularly male voices, a media release said. The spring concert will be May 11 and 12 and will feature Handel's "Messiah." Rehears- als are from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call the number above to schedule an audition for Feb. 9 or 16. Erin Harkes and SIRSY 8 p.m. $8 advance, $10 day of show Oneonta Theatre 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta www.theoneontatheatre.com Fri 2/10 Though blues is her forte, Harkes' original material mixes altenative, folk and rock, a media release said. Originally from upstate New York, she began writing songs at age 19 and has released four albums of original material. SIRSY has played with Maroon 5, Grace Potter & the Nocturals, Third Eye Blind and many more. The acts will be joined by The City Never Sleeps. Esquela 9:30 p.m. Free The Shire Pub 123 Main St., Delhi www.theshiredelhi.com Sat. 2/11 Esquela is a six-piece indie/roots/Ameri- cana band featuring industry veteran and original Georgia Satellites member Keith Christopher, John Finn and vocalist Rebecca Frame. Fun, festive, loaded up with rich or- chestration and layers of harmonies, present- ers said. Blarney Rebel Band 7 p.m. $10 Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium 4238 New York 8, New Berlin (607) 847-9819, newberlinartforum.org Get a dose of Celtic spirit with this central New York band that performs all types of traditional Irish music, including pub songs, traditional folk fare, sea songs, ballads, rebel songs, reels and jigs. The band's music is sold worldwide. 20 O-Town Scene Feb. 9, 2012 Contributed Editor's Pick: The Rochester reggae band Giant Pande Guerille Dub Squad brings its renegade 'guerilla' show to the Oneonta Theatre on Friday, Feb. 17. CBS Radio Street Date called the group 'truly one of the world's finest roots reggae ensembles.' Mummified in Circuitry and Johnny Booth CD Release Party 4:30 p.m. $10 at the door Oneonta Theatre 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta www.oneontatheatre.com The metalcore band with heavy death metal influence is releasing its debut album, "Con- nections." To help celebrate, the group will be joined on stage by Oneonta's own Johnny Booth, as well as Widow Sunday, Burden of Atlas, Forever Her Nightmare, Sleep Circa- dia, Two Step Sally, Contraband and Trippin on Sunday. Make Do And Mend 8 p.m. $3 students, $5 others Red Dragon Theater Mon. 2/13 Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta campus The punk rock group, based in West Harf- ord, Conn., has been touring relentlessly for the past four years. A media release said the band blends passion with melody, sincerity and intensity. The night, presented by the Music Industry Club, will include performances by Cattle Drums, Pentimento, Steve Layman and Ugly Throat. Tue. 2/14 Night of Mid-Eastern Music 7:30 p.m. Free Sanford Auditorium (IRC classroom No. 3) SUNY Oneonta campus, Oneonta (607) 436-3419 The concert will feature Turkish musician Oguz Kaan Birhekimoglu and American players Max Buckholtz and Nikolai Ruskin. There selections will focus on Ottoman court music, following the Sufi tradition, along with Turkish Sephardic and Jewish Moldavian pieces. Dylan Bressler Band 6:30 p.m. $2 at the door Oneonta Theatre Balcony Ballroom 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta www.oneontatheatre.com Thu. 2/16 The Oneonta college student will deliver rock with a side of humor, a media release said. Joining him for the night of acoustic music will be Junior Idol competitor Khalil Jade, Long Island's Hello Seatlle and All But Impos- sible. The concert is for those 18 years old and older. Battle of the Bands 5:30 p.m. Free Hunt Union Ballroom SUNY Oneonta campus Fri. 2/17 Competitors this year are Diazepam, Cattle Drums, Dylan Bressler, H.O.C., Approaching Infinity, Under the Stars, Lila Ignite, the Lovely Matadors, Galleries and Cave. The winning band will perform the follow- ing night at the Music Industry Club Welcome Back Show. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and The Big Takeover 9 p.m. $10, $12 Oneonta Theatre 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta www.oneontatheatre.com See left. Sat. 2/18 Soco Mojo 8 p.m. $3 Oneonta Veterans Club 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta (607) 434-2086, socomojoband.com The group plays a mix of traditional and blues-based rock. According to their website, the band will appeal to those who love blues, Motown, R&B, soul and funk music. Christine Lavin and Don White 7:30 p.m. 6 On The Square 6 LaFayette Park, Oxford www.6onthesquare.org Each singers, songwriters and storytellers, Lavin and White will combine folk music and comedy for the performance. She is a multi-award winner and found- ing member of the folk collective, The Four Bitchin' Babes. He has released eight albums and two DVDs. Music Industry Club Welcome Back Show 6 p.m. $7 students, $9 others at the door Hunt Union Ballroom SUNY Oneonta campus The winner of the Feb. 17 Battle of the Bands will join alternative/indie/rock band Balance and Composure, blues/grunge group Tigers Jaw and punk rockers Young English.

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