OSWEGO – The opening event of the fall #JazzByTheLake season showcases The Joseph Brothers Quintet Clarinet Summit, “One More Time” on Friday, October 2 at 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm. “The Clarinet Summit is a Dixieland Dream for Jazz audiences throughout Central New York.”
Anthony Joseph is originally from Rome before he started his teaching career in Oswego. He was the band director from 1973 thru 2006 when he retired. He founded the Oswego High Schools “Evening of Big Band Jazz” concerts in 1981. These events paired nationally recognized Jazz artists performing with Oswego High school students. The Anthony Joseph Swingtet specialized in classic jazz standards and ballads from the Great American Songbook. This group was nominated for Syracuse Area Music (SAMMY) Award and was a frequent act at the Oswego Music Hall.
Ron Joseph, also a Rome native, is one of New York’s hottest Jazz clarinets. Over the years, Ron has performed with various groups including Skip Parson’s Riverboat Jazz Band, Jambalaya Jazz Band, Jon Seigler All Stars, and The George Webster Trio. He was recently featured at “Jazz at The Beeches” and Jazz n Caz.
Barry Blumenthal is a multi-instrumentalist. He is a Crane School graduate, where he served as Concert Master of the Crane Symphony for several years including a performance at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. Barry maintained a dual life as a keyboardist and violinist with The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Symphoria, and Central New Jazz Orchestra. He is also a member of The Salt City Jazz Collective where he plays trumpet.
Dave Arenius is a Rochester native. Dave is one of the most in-call bassist in Central New York. He has shared the stage with Don Menza, Sal Nistico, Tal Farlow, and Herb Ellis to name a few. Dave has also performed with blues greats: Mat “Guitar” Murphy, Joe Beard, and Steve Grills.
Drummer Mike Melito is a Rochester native who started playing drums at age four. He started his professional career at sixteen playing with Joe Locke and saxophonist Joe Romano. In the 90s, he started to lead his own groups along with freelancing all over Upstate NY and the country. Mike is on the faculty of The Eastman Community Music School. Since 1997, he has released seven critically acclaimed CDs which have landed him a feature article in Down Beat magazine. Over the years, he has become the house drummer for the Rochester International Jazz Festival. He has shared the stage with James Moody, Benny Golson, and Barry Harris to name just a few.
The Clarinet Summit with The Joseph Brothers Quintet show, curated by David Kaspar, is made possible through the Music Hall’s Guest Curator program, whereby new programs are introduced outside the regular concert series representing demographics and artistic genre not typical in Music Hall programming.
Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ ($17-22; students with ID $10), or at the rivers end Bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego, although you may be able to get tickets at the door if it is not sold out. The community is encouraged to buy tickets early to ensure a seat as this event sold out last year. Tickets purchased at the door and all refreshments are cash or check only.
The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. 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 at reasonable prices.
Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks — from event support to making popcorn. Students can also earn credit for community service. To volunteer, email Volunteer Coordinator Michael Moss at [email protected].
Find more information online at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, on Facebook, or email [email protected].
This is a presentation of The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts Guest Curator program. It is 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.
2026 Music Hall Events Calendar – Fall Season
Oct. 2 The Joseph Brothers Quintet (Jazz-by-the-Lake)
9 Open Mic w/host Rich Hart
10 Spencer LaJoye (with special guest Sweet Petunia)
20 Feng E (Guest Curator)
23 Open Mic w/host “Big D” Dave Schneider
24 Dust Bowl Faeries
Nov. 6 Open Mic w/host Taylor Ricks
7 Redd and the Paper Flowers
13 Jimmy Johns Trio with Special Guest Julie Falatico Montalbano (Jazz-by-the-Lake)
20 Open Mic w/host Bill DeMott
21 Alice Howe & Freebo
Dec. 4 Open Mic w/host Tim Nekritz
5 The McKrells
10 Open Mic w/host Bryan Dickenson
11 Jeffrey Martin w/Corey Parsons (Guest Curator)
PSA/Calendar:
On Friday, Oct. 2nd 7:30 pm at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature The Joseph Brothers Quintet. Jazz-by-the-Lake. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Oct. 9th 7 pm (sign-ups at 6:30) at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic with Host, Rich Hart. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Saturday, Oct. 10th 7:30 pm at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Spencer LaJoye with special guest Sweet Petunia. Info:https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Tuesday, Oct. 20th 7:30 pm at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Ukulele Virtuoso Feng E. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Oct. 23rd at 7 pm (sign-ups at 6:30) at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic with Host “Big D” Dave Schneider. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Saturday, Oct. 24th 7:30 pm at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Dust Bowl Faeries. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Nov. 6th 7 pm (sign-ups at 6:30) at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic with Host Taylor Ricks. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Saturday, Nov. 7th 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Redd & the Paper Flowers. Mark Wahl opens. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Nov. 13th 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Jimmy Johns Trio with Special Guest Julie Falatico Montalbano. Jazz-by-the-Lake. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Nov. 20th 7PM (sign-ups at 6:30) at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic with Host Bill DeMott. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Saturday, Nov. 21st 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Alice Howe & Freebo. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Dec. 4th 7 PM (sign-ups at 6:30) at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic with Host, Tim Nekritz. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Saturday, Dec. 5th 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature The McKrells. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Thursday, Dec. 10th 7 PM (sign-ups at 6:30) at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic with Host, Bryan Dickenson. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Dec. 11th 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Jeffrey Martin with Corey Parsons. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
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