Write a comment"Ceili" (say: KAY-lee) is a Gaelic (Irish) word that means "party," specifically one with live musicians, dancing and general merriment.
There’ll be all that and more at the Oswego Music Hall when the 5-member band, Ceili Rain, storms the stage on Saturday, March 16. Dancers from Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance will perform at 7:00 prior to the show at 7:30 pm. The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street in Oswego.
Ceili Rain makes an innovative blend of pop-rock music with a flamboyant Celtic/Irish flavor. Led by Bob Halligan Jr, who writes all the music and lyrics, this talented and experienced group includes Kevin de Souza, Joe Davoli, Burt Mitchell and Bill Bleistine.
Syracuse native, Bob Halligan Jr, has written over 140 songs recorded by well-known rock artists, including Cher, Michael Bolton, KISS, Kathy Mattea, Bob Carlisle, Rebecca St. James, Jump 5, Maire Brennan and countless others.
When Ceili Rain is not writing and recording new music or traveling around the country giving concerts they are fundraising for Mercy Corps. Find more information online at: Ceili Rain Band.
“These guys have an appeal that knows no boundaries. Ceili Rain music makes your feet want to dance and your soul soar!” ~Deborah Evans Price, Billboard Magazine.
A member Meet & Greet reception starts at 6:15 and at 7:00, step dancers from the Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance will perform. The Academy is registered and sanctioned with An Coimisiun, Dublin Ireland and lead by former championship dancer Siobhan Smith Rodrigues TCRG. The studio is based in Oswego and offers a variety of classes for all ages and levels of dancers.
Concert tickets are $23 ($20 advance sale). Children 16 and under are half price; under 6 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 http:// oswegomusichall.org/ or email: OCPAoswego@gmail.com.
The Season continues with an Open Mic Friday / Songwriting Contest combination on Friday March 15 & 29 and End of America on the National Stage, March 30. 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 ticket outlet.
Oswego Music Hall is a non profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception in 1977. 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.
