Write a commentThe Oswego Music Hall is proud to host the Acoustic Blues, Jazz & Swing, Folk Roots and Americana styling’s of Annie and the Hedonists .You can enjoy an evening with this exciting group on Friday Feb 25 on the Music Hall stage located at the McCrobie Building, 41 Lake Street Oswego. Doors open at 6:45 for the 7:30 event. Advance sale tickets are available for $18 and at the door for $20.
The band, featuring Annie Rosen on lead vocals, interprets the songs of the great female blues artists of the ‘20s, 30s & 40s: Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace, Memphis Minnie, Billie Holiday, Rosetta Tharpe, Blue Lu Barker, Ella Fitzgerald and others. Annie, backed by Jonny Rosen on guitar and vocals, Multi-instrumentalist Peter Davis on clarinet, tenor guitar, piano, and vocals as well as Don Young on upright bass and vocals will get you on your feet and asking for more. .
Local Radio Host, Larry Hoyt noted :
“Annie & the Hedonists! What’s not to love! Annie’s vocals are as strong and as captivating as those of any singer in popular music, The instrumental work is all top shelf and their varied song selections can’t be beat. Fans of folk, swing. jazz and blues will find much to love in the music of Annie and the Hedonist- Highly recommended.”
You can learn more about this exciting group by visiting their website: http://www.annieandthehedonists.com/ Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annieandthehedonists/ and enjoy their videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ol9CYRDCHQ
You can enjoy the performance of Annie and the Hedonists at the all-volunteer family friendly Music Hall venue .The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street, Oswego. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Desserts, snacks, popcorn and beverages are available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased on-line at http://oswegomusichall.org/ or at the river’s end bookstore, 19 West Bridge Street in Oswego. Holders of tickets purchased before 1 pm on the day of the concert will have preferred seating. After 1 pm, seating will be general admission. Doors open at 6:45 pm and ticket prices for this event are $18 if purchased in advance and $20 at the door. Children under 12 are half- price and those under 5 are free.
The next National Showcase will be on March 11 2017 and feature the folk and bluegrass musings of Rev. Robert Jones & Matt Watroba. The pair has been performing together for over twenty years, starting out in Detroit and bringing creative harmonies to stages across America. You can visit their website at: http://www.revrobertjones.com/music_that_matters-jones__watroba
Open Mic Fridays are held the Friday before all Saturday shows. Performers get a chance to showcase their talents on the National Stage with a world class sound system and the new, professional stage lighting. All ages are welcome, making it a popular place for local and regional talent to be heard. The entry fee is $2.00 to cover BMI and ASCAP fees. Signups start at 6:30 and the entertainment runs from 7-10 pm.
The popular Hook Series, takes a brief hiatus and will return Friday April 14.The Hook” highlights the talents of three Regional Singer/Songwriters in an intimate round robin setting allowing the performers an opportunity to interact with the audience, the other artists and discuss their creative process.
The Music Hall has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception over 39 years ago. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through different tasks. Music Hall concerts are made possible in part with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information please e mail us at: OCPAoswego@gmail.com or visit the Music Hall website: http://oswegomusichall.org/
