The Westcott Jugsuckers at the 443

The number of fine musicians who have participated as Jugsuckers is frankly too long to list much less recall and the band itself is in some ways a Jugband style musical union, which has a somewhat floating cast with Colin Aberdeen as its founder and constant.

The Jugsuckers are not a Jugband in the truest sense as they do not have anyone playing an actual jug but they draw heavily from that tradition. When asked at a gig nearly 25 years ago about the nuanced nature of the style of music, the band's name, and the lack of a jug player in the lineup by then New Times music editor, Russ Tarby, Aberdeen simply replied, "We don't play 'em, man, we suck 'em"

Since some of the members no longer live locally, Westcott Jugsucker sightings are rare but all involved revel in an opportunity to turn their trademark energy loose again, and look forward to rockin' it in their own inimitable style.

The lineup for this show will include multi-instrumentalist and vocalist extraordinaire, Shirley Woddcock-Kolb, harmonica player Curtis Waterman, a musician who transcends the limitations of the instrument and has a sound so distinctive it is immediately identifiable, and the rhythm section of Rodney Zajac, a seasoned road vet who has toured with Albert Collins and Junior Wells to name a couple of his former employers on the baritone saxophone and Los Blancos drummer Mark Tiffault. The band is rounded out with the head goofball, Colin Aberdeen of guitar and vocals.

The Suckers are psyched and this is gonna rock!!

• TThe 443 has a $15 per person/seat required minimum purchase for our shows, which can be any combination of food and drink. If your party (or part of it) does not show up, the ticket buyer will be charged $15 per person. Please let us know if you're not coming at least 24 hours before the show to avoid this charge.
• The 443 is an 18+ venue
• No outside food or drink allowed.
• Ticket limit: 3 tables for two or 6 single seats.
• Be respectful to the artist on stage and considerate to your neighbors - put your phone away, limit your conversation, and plan to be settled in your seats before the show starts.

* If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements - walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, or low table requirement - please email us after you place your order. *

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The 443 Social Club & Lounge, 443 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse, United States