On Saturday, Feb. 17th 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Hot Club of Syracuse – Jazz by the Lake. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Friday, Feb. 23rd 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 Kenny Roffo. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
On Saturday, Feb. 24th 7:30 PM at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the Oswego Music Hall will feature Vance Gilbert with Cam Caruso opening. Info: https://www.oswegomusichall.org/
Press Release:
Oswego Music Hall Welcomes Vance Gilbert with Cam Caruso Appearing on the Main Stage
Oswego, NY – The Oswego Music Hall is proud to present Vance Gilbert, with Cam Caruso opening, on Saturday, February 24 at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30).
“Vance is the type of artist I strive to be. His ability to balance music and comedy is incomparable” —Cam Caruso.
Vance’s new album, “The Mother Of Trouble”, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. 30 years into his career, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the contemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many of the BIPOC artists who have followed. “If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert”, says Richmond Magazine.
Vance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about Gilbert’s stage-owning singing and playing, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. “With the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god…” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Noted not only for being the ever consummate performer, Gilbert has recorded 13 albums, including 5 for Philo/Rounder Records. Along with being opener of choice for artists as varied as Arlo Guthrie, Anita Baker, The Milk Carton Kids, and Southside Johnny, the mid 2000’s found Gilbert opening 150+ shows for comedian George Carlin.
Gilbert has also been a prominent presence at some of the world’s most prestigious gatherings and halls, among them the Newport, Winnipeg, Rocky Mountain, Calgary, Ottawa, and Falcon Ridge Folk festivals, the Kate Wolf Music Festival, and Australia’s Woodford Folk and Mullum Music Festivals, Mountain Stage, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Nashville’s Lyman Auditorium, The Barns at Wolftrap, and a private party for his veterinarian where there was terrific lo-mein.
Gilbert has been a songwriting, performance, and voice coach all around the world, kinda, from Australia to Winnipeg, at all the festivals above plus The Kerrville and Rocky Mountain Song Schools, he is currently on staff as Instructor/Professor at the University Of Colorado Denver and has a decade worth of summer programs at the Berklee College Of Music under his belt. What? Private coaching? Yes, 6-10 students weekly too.
“Every time Vance takes the stage, it’s like watching a masterclass in songwriting, musicianship, comedy, poetry and performance, all rolled into one.” —John McConnell. Visit https://vancegilbert.com/ for further information.
Cam Caruso is a singer/songwriter from Oswego. He has been performing in the CNY area for nearly eight years. Cam has released several of his own albums and has also produced projects with fellow singer/songwriters in the area. His personal and collaborative projects have been nominated for four Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMY) including his EP, “Up Above & Down Below”, which won the SAMMY Award for Best Singer/Songwriter Recording in 2020. Most recently in 2023, Cam brought home another SAMMY Award with a win in the People’s Choice category for Best Artist or Band. Cam is currently branching out to new venues, working on a couple of personal and collaborative recording projects, and continuing to develop his craft. For more information: http://www.camcarusomusic.com/.
Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ ($15-$18), or at the rivers end Bookstore in 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.
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 the stage with light refreshments available. Cash or check only at the door.
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/ 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.
Oswego Music Hall Events Calendar
Feb 17 Hot Club of Syracuse – Jazz by the Lake
Feb 23 Open Mic w/Host Kenny Roffo
Feb 24 Vance Gilbert, w/Cam Caruso opening
Mar 2 Imagining Kerouac, curated by Don Masterson
Mar 8 Open Mic w/ Host Jane Zell
Mar 9 Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Mar 16 The Intention – Jazz by the Lake
Mar 22 Open Mic w/Hosts Frank Stefanek and Julie Clement
Mar 23 Shawna Caspi and Rachael Kilgour (Women in Music Series)
Apr 12 Open Mic w/Host Mark Zane
Apr 13 Big Sky Quartet
Apr 20 Count Blastula w/Special Guest Mike Dubaniewicz Jazz by the Lake
Apr 26 Open Mic w/Host Larry Kyle
Apr 27 Livingston Taylor
May 11 Season Finale – Sam Robbins & Emerging Artists Showcase
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