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Shakedown Sunday at the 443 Social Club

Never miss a Sunday show.

Shakedown Sunday is a monthly series at Syracuse’s 443 Social Club, hosted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and members of Dead to the Core with special guests, that celebrates the Grateful Dead.

The music spans not only the Dead’s originals but songs from across the roots and rock worlds they made their own, plus selections from Jerry Garcia Band, Garcia and Grisman, and Old and in the Way—and a sampling of original songs by the Shakedown Sunday performers. All delivered with the creative acoustic arrangements and lush vocal harmonies that are the hallmark of Dead to the Core.

Guest artists include an array of top-shelf singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists from Central New York and beyond, digging into their favorite tunes.

Expect deep cuts, fresh collaborations, old favorites reimagined. Only at Shakedown Sunday, only at the 443.

Never miss a Sunday show.

Coming next

February 22, 2026, with special guest Liz Strodel

Liz Strodel is a musician grounded in natural rhythm. A self-taught drummer by choice, she began performing locally in 2001. With a sharp ear for nuance and groove, Liz moves effortlessly across genres—from funk and folk to soul, indie, blues, and pop.

She has performed with a range of artists including Mark Doyle, Pete McMahon, John Rohde and Friends, Alex Becerra, Bob Halligan Jr., Gina Holsopple, the Super Delinquents, Leif Olsen, the Goonies, and Major Player. You can find Liz playing locally with Tangled Roots, CNY Songbirds, and her newly formed band Pocket Nod. Outside the drum kit, Liz has written and released an EP of original songs, Nights and Weekends, showcasing her talents as a multi-instrumentalist.

March 29, 2026, with special guest Pete Heitzman — TWO SHOWS

Guitarist Pete Heitzman and singer-songwriter Karen Savoca have been creating a joyous blend of folk, blues, and soul for 45 years—releasing eight albums, touring all over North America (including over 200 shows with Greg Brown), and earning eight Sammy awards and induction into the Sammy Hall of Fame. The duo has also produced records for Greg Brown and Robert Hazard and scored feature films.

1 pm matinee — SOLD OUT — Join wait list

7 pm evening show — on public sale Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.
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