Thursday tunes

It's Thursday! So, you know what that means. Thirsty Thursday happy hour. But, that's not it. Saranac Thursdays most definitely have one of the best summer lineups of local music. Here's who's playing all summer long:

Tonight: Crazy Fools (Pictured above, showing some band love)
An area favorite, this bunch of fools - complete with our favorite crazy chick drummer Jessica Voce - perform covers from artists such as Van Morrison, Pink Floyd and Rage Against the Machine.

June 11: Gridley Paige
These locals have been around for more than a decade. In 2000, they signed and then walked out of a deal with Sony, but that hasn't kept them from playing. The band plays originals and rock covers, hailing mostly from the '80s.

June 18: The Thang
A Brooklyn-based band with local roots (guitarist Dave Freedman and bassist Rob Pawlings grew up in New Hartford and vocalist Paul Maddison in Morrisville) who play original funk that surely will make you shake your thang.

June 25: The Bomb
One of the area's most popular rock cover bands, they perform classic rock and heavy metal cover tunes.

July 2: Fulton Chain Gang
These cowboys have been yee-hawin' for more than a decade on the local and regional music scene. Their country rock sound has lassoed them the opportunity to open for country acts, such as Joe Diffie, Sammy Kershaw, Tracy Lawrence and Toby Keith.

July 9: The Custom Taylor Band
This Syracuse-area band plays Top 40 country hits plus a few originals from band member Chris Taylor. The band recently released "Chris Taylor - Down at the Honky Tonk," recorded at Omni Sound Studios in Nashville.

July 16: Choke Slam
These guys set out to have a good time, costumed or not (some of the members might end up losing their costumes by the end of their set). Despite some members' lack of clothing, these boys never fail to entertain the crowd with hard rock and heavy metal cover tunes.

July 23: To be announced.

July 30: The Morning After
This modern-rock group was formed by some Utica College students and other Utica-area residents about four years ago. The band has been described as being capable of both soft melodic verses and powerful modern rock choruses, with comparisons to U2-style vocals thrown in for good measure.

Aug. 6: Woodenspoon
Now 11 years old, the former duo is currently just a solo - Jason Barady, who frequently plays with other musicians and invites musicians to play with him. He's a little bit bluegrass, jazz and funk.

Aug. 13: Dead Rose
This original rock band hailing from Syracuse seriously rocks. They've got the look and the sound to draw you into their completely incredible rockin' world without you even realizing it.

Aug. 20: Under the Gun
The Syracuse band has been "an item" for 15 years, and has been called one of the biggest draws in the area. These boys rock hard performing hard and classic rock favorites as well as current radio faves.

Aug. 27: Dashboard Nixon
You won't be disappointed by this local party band. They primarily perform popular covers from '80s and early '90s groups such as B-52s, Toto and REO Speedwagon - the songs you thought you'd never hear again, but are glad you did.

Sept: 3: Lynch: A Pre-moe.down Throwdown
This jam/rock/funk band out of Albany will perform its blend the best of jam, rock and funk with tight emceeing providing an eclectic show brimming with musical energy.