OSWEGO – Ceili Rain performs on the Main Stage at the Oswego Music Hall on Saturday, March 26.
Ceili Rain is a Celtic pop-rock group that has been together for 26 years. Leader/singer/songwriter/SAMMY Hall-of-Famer Bob Halligan Jr. has written over a thousand songs, 200 of which have been recorded and released internationally, with sales of over 30 million units and nine Gold or Platinum records, including five songs for Kathy Mattea. Ceili Rain has played some of the top venues in the country including Reliant Stadium, The RCA Dome and The Georgia Dome. They have been invited to perform at numerous Celtic and community events from the Slainte Festival to the Bethlehem Musikfest, and Irish fests in Syracuse, Cheyenne, Wyoming and many more.
“These guys deserve to be heard by the entire world. Their potential is limitless because they have an appeal that knows no boundaries.” ~Billboard Magazine. “These guys have an appeal that knows no boundaries. Ceili Rain music makes your feet want to dance and your soul soar!” ~Deborah Evans Price, Billboard Magazine. Further information and videos are found at: www.facebook.comCeiliRain/ or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDemNHMqNHs.
Shows start at 7:30 PM and doors open at 7:00 for all National Stage concerts. For a complete performance schedule and ticket information, visit the website at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ or stop at the river’s end bookstore, 19 West Bridge Street in Oswego.
Ticket prices for the National Stage range from a low of $15 to $19 at the door. Students are $10. Children 16 and under are half price and under 5 are free. Purchase tickets at any concert, online or at the river’s end bookstore.
Open Mic Friday with Guest Hosts, Juliet Forshaw and Michael Judge of Avalon leads off the weekend on March 25. Avalon is an acoustic duo based in Oswego performing original music that blends folk, classical and musical theater styles. Their lyrics explore the highs and lows of life through myth and fable. For further information visit: https://avalonduo.bandcamp.com/music or https://m.facebook.com/avaloons. The evening begins at 7:00 pm followed by performers who sign up that night, starting at 6:30 pm. 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 donation.
The season continues April 9 when The Cadleys, with Mark Wahl opening, appear on the Main Stage. Please visit http://www.cadleys.com/ or https://www.markwahlguitars.com/ for further information.
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.
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 — from running the sound board to making popcorn. 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. In light of reduced transmission levels, we are not requiring proof of vaccination and masks are now recommended but optional. Should conditions warrant it, we may revert back to stricter requirements without notice. Masks will be available at the door.
Find more information via the Oswego Music Hall Facebook page, https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ 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.
Saturday National Stage Shows Friday Shows
26 Ceili Rain March 25 Open Mic Hosted by Avalon
April 9 The Cadleys/Mark Wahl Opens April 8 Open Mic Hosted by Cam Caruso
April 30 Guest Curator Earth Day event
23 Heather Pierson Trio April 22 Open Mic hosted by Wendy Ramsey
May 7 Vance Gilbert/Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Opens May 6 Open Mic hosted by Rich Hart
May 13 Hook w/Jess Novak, Angela Russell, 3rd artist: tba
21 Finale – The Sea the Sea
w/Emerging Artist Showcase
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