Write a commentWidely popular foursome RPR take to the National Stage at the Oswego Music Hall on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m. The wheelchair accessible venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street in Oswego.
RPR is a Canadian folk-rock band known for engaging live shows, soaring vocals and huge harmonies, all showcasing the music of this powerhouse band.
From stirring anthems to whisper-gentle ballads, RPR takes you on a cinematic journey of joy, laughter, tears and reflection with a dynamic tapestry of musical styles that range from folk, rock and blues traditions in unique and refreshing ways. It’s cinematic storytelling from four captivating songwriters.
Together since 2012, RPR have regularly played throughout Canada and the US, as well as three UK tours to date. Appearing on festival stages, concert series, music halls, theatres, town halls and beyond, RPR continue to win new fans along the way.
The band has released two CDs, Trans Atlantic in 2013 and the latest, Longview. The new record, nominated for Blues and Roots Radio 2019 Album of the Year, features twelve songs that showcase the songwriting and musicianship like never before.
"I haven't heard harmonies that strong in years" ~Valdy at the Canterbury Folk Festival 2019.
"Gorgeous harmonies [that] make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. These are songs that inevitably leave you speechless ... they are all gifted songwriters" ~Roots Music Canada 2018.
"Even better than Tanglefoot; a greater range of light and shadow" ~Otley Folk Club, Yorkshire.
For more information visit http://rprmusic.com/home or view a video at https://youtu.be/pti51pYl4FU.
Concert tickets are $19 ($16 advance sale). Children 16 and under are half price, students are $10, and under 5 free. Purchase tickets at any Saturday concert, on the web or at the river’s end bookstore, 19 West Bridge Street in Oswego. Find more information online at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ or email: OCPAoswego@gmail.com.
The spring season begins on April 4 with The Cadleys (special guest Mark Wahl) followed by Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio on April 18 and the Ruddy Well Band on May 2. The program year wraps up on May 16th with a Finale featuring winner of the 8th season of The Voice, Sawyer Fredericks.
For a complete performance schedule visit the website or pick up an event calendar or poster from the lobby in the McCrobie Civic Center or from the river’s end bookstore.
The Music Hall is a non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception in 1978. 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.
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.
