Open Mic Fridays Resumes At The Oswego Music Hall February 10

OSWEGO COUNTY — Oswego Music Hall will resume its Open Mic Friday series on February 10. Shows begin at 7:00 p.m.; sign-ups at 6:30 p.m.

Guest Host, Marc Warner, leads off Open Mic Friday and will be followed by performers who sign up that night. Performers have the option to enter the juried songwriter’s competition held every open mic. Winners will perform at the Music Hall’s Season Finale Emerging Artist Showcase to be held in May. Admission is by a cash or check donation.

Doors open at 6:30 with sign-ups taking place then and throughout the evening, as space allows. Musicians typically play three songs each.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Budding performers, singer-songwriters and musicians of all genre are given an opportunity to perform in a supportive environment using cutting edge professional sound and lighting equipment.

Marc Warner was born in Oswego and is believed to be the last person to have painted the ceiling in the Oswego Music Hall (a/k/a “The McCrobie Building”) in 1978 as a member of the Oswego County Summer Youth Employment Program.

He went on to become the President of the Music Hall for two years of the 1990’s, and became “Oswego’s most slowly emerging artist” after self-proclaiming himself as such when he appeared at an “emerging artist” showcase while in his 40’s.

He plays songs so obscure you’d swear they were originals, and one original song about smashing up an old house trailer. This is all true. Warner finds his own arrangements of lessor known songs of Singer/Songwriters; genres include Folk, Country and Rock. Further information and videos are found at: https://www.facebook.com/people/K-Marc-Warner/100011152337205/.

Scheduling guest hosts for Open Mic Fridays is Coordinator Bryan Dickenson. Open Mics are held on the Friday night prior to Saturday’s National Stage concert.

The spring season continues when Kathy Dillon and Bryan Dickerson leads off Open Mic Friday on February 24. During March, Mark Zane leads off the 10^th and Larry Kyle on the 24^th. Joe Henson leads off April 14 and Steve Watson leads off the 28^th.

The Oswego Music Hall venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego, and is wheelchair accessible. It is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and the Oswego Harbor. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Light refreshments will be available.

Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception over 40 years ago. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks. Students can also earn credit for community service. To volunteer, email Volunteer Coordinator Michael Moss at [email protected].

COVID precautions: The Music Hall pays close attention to CDC, State, and local guidelines and is trying to do what’s best for performers and patrons; mindful of everyone’s safety and their enjoyment of the show. Masks are now strongly recommended. Should conditions warrant, we may revert back to stricter requirements without notice. Please check https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ for updated information. Masks will be available at the door.

Find more information via the Oswego Music Hall website at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, Facebook page, or email [email protected].

Concerts are made possible in part with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the governor and New York Legislature. Other major supporters are the City of Oswego and Shineman Foundation.

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