OSWEGO – Oswego Music Hall will continue its Open Mic Friday series on May 6. Shows begin at 7 p.m.; sign-ups at 6:30 p.m.
Guest host, Rich Hart, 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 on May 21. Admission is by 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.
Rich Hart is a singer/ songwriter, and lifelong Oswego area resident. He plays a mix of classic rock and originals at a variety of venues, in and around the Fair Haven, Fulton, and Oswego locales. For more info., please visit Rich Hart on Facebook/ Messenger or email [email protected].
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 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. Due to COVID precautions, snacks and beverages will be limited, but available. Admission is by donation.
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].
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.
Spring 2022
Saturday National Stage Shows Friday Shows
May 7 Vance Gilbert/Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Opens May 6 Open Mic hosted by Rich Hart
May 13 Hook w/Jess Novak, Angela Russell, Emalee Herrington
21 Finale – The Sea the Sea
w/Emerging Artist Showcase
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