OSWEGO —The Heather Pierson Trio performs on the Main Stage at the Oswego Music Hall on Saturday, April 23.
Hailing from New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, the Heather Pierson Trio brings their multi-genre musical skills to bear on original songs and choice covers that bring to life the sounds of the streets of New Orleans, the valleys of Appalachia, and everywhere in between.
With Heather Pierson on piano, acoustic guitar, and lead vocals, Shawn Nadeau on bass and vocals, and Craig Bryan on percussion and vocals, they share heartfelt music with brilliant ease and boundless joy.
Heather burst upon the national folk scene in 2015 with the release of her Acoustic Trio’s debut EP, Still She Will Fly, whose title track was the #2 single on the Folk radio charts that year. Heather’s 2017 release, Singin’, debuted at #1 on the Folk radio charts and was the #11 album for the year. Heather’s twelfth full length CD, Lines and Spaces was released in November 2019, and features performances from the current Trio with Craig Bryan on drums and percussion. A solo live performance of the title track is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60zDfZ6dVKo.
“Heather is like two great acts in one, sliding from sweet acoustic Appalachian old-timey vibe with Patty Griffinesque lyrics to brassy New Orleans blues piano with a bone thrown to Bessie Smith.” DC Bloom | Lone Star Music Magazine. For further information, please visit https://heatherpierson.com/.
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 host Wendy Ramsey leads off the weekend on April 22. The evening begins at 7 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 May 7 when Vance Gilbert, with opener Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, appear on the Main Stage. Please visit https://vancegilbert.com/ or https://www.jeffreypepperrodgers.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.
Spring 2022
Saturday National Stage Shows Friday Shows
April 23 Heather Pierson Trio April 22 Open Mic hosted by Wendy Ramsey
April 30 Guest Curator Earth Day event
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
May 21 Finale – The Sea the Sea
w/Emerging Artist Showcase
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