OSWEGO COUNTY– Oswego Music Hall has The Hook Songwriter Series, with John McConnell coordinating and emceeing on Friday, April 21. Cam Caruso, Tim Forbes and Gary Carpentier will share the stage beginning at 7:30 p.m.; doors opening at 7:00 p.m.
Three Songwriters. One Stage. one Love.
The Hook Songwriter Series is a program that brings local and regional songwriters to the Music Hall stage. Each Hook show features three songwriters, who share stage-time equally throughout the course of the evening. It’s the perfect format for today’s short attention span!
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/.
Tim Forbes is a self-taught singer/songwriter based out of Syracuse. He has been performing for over a decade at bars, restaurants, and other venues in the area. Recently, he has had the honor of playing several corporate events for organizations such as Oswego Health, David’s Refuge, Syracuse University Athletics, and the Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation. Tim released his first studio single in March of 2022 titled “Young & Dumb,” and plans to release more original projects in the coming years. For more information find Tim on social media.
Gary Carpentier is a singer/songwriter from Oswego, currently residing in Syracuse. He has been performing locally and nationally for the last ten years as a solo artist, opening for acts such as Ripe and Milky Chance. His EP titled “Lucid” won the SAMMY Award for Best RnB Album in 2020. Since then, Gary has put out numerous singles that have reached the national radio and streaming platforms. In his most recent musical venture, Gary is the front man for a newly formed, original band, The Shoals. For more information find Gary on social media.
For a complete performance schedule and ticket information, visit the website at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ or pick up an event schedule from the lobby in the McCrobie Civic Center or stop in at the river’s end bookstore, 19 West Bridge Street in Oswego.
Tickets can be purchased on-line at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, using cash or check at the door or at the river’s end bookstore. Tickets are $12, ages 7-16 half price, students w/ ID $10, and children under 6 are free.
The Oswego Music Hall venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego, and is wheelchair accessible. 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.
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].
Find more information online at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, Facebook, Instagram 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.
2023 Music Hall Calendar 45th Season
Spring 2023
Hook Songwriter Series Events Calendar
April 21 Cam Caruso, Gary Carpentier & Tim Forbes
Open Mic Guest Hosts
April 28 Steve Watson
National Stage
April 29 Burns Sisters Band
May 13 Season Finale featuring Annie Sumi & Travis Knapp
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