Write a commentChris Proctor performed at the Music Hall in the 1980’s when the venue was in Old City Hall, and has returned every decade since.
Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Proctor will take to the stage in Oswego’s McCrobie Civic Center on Saturday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. His accolades are many...
“With an acoustic fingerstyle guitar that will challenge your imagination, Chris Proctor uses the tools of his trade– 6 and 12-string guitars– and the many expressive ways to play them, to venture into new territories, drawing on elements of folk, jazz, blues, classical, and pop.” ~Dirty Linen
“Haunting slide, spectacular writing, killer contrapuntal chops and sensitive articulation reconfirm that Proctor’s in a league with the Peter Fingers and Martin Simpsons of the world.” ~Guitar Player
From Chris’ home state, the Washington Post writes, “Proctor is... writing challenging compositions and playing them with such precision and clarity that they seem to sparkle... maintaining an evenness of tone and a cleanliness of fingering that will impress fellow guitarists even more than it does lay listeners.”
Concert tickets are $15 (advance sale) and $18 at the door; half price for ages 16 and younger and under 5 free. Tickets can be purchased at any Music Hall show, on- line, 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. To listen to a video clip, visit Proctor’s website at www.chrisproctor.com.
Upcoming Music Hall events include the Hook Songwriter Series, which will take place on Friday, October 26 featuring Gary Carpentier, Sera Bullis and Ryan Burdick. On November 2, Karl Sperber will guest host the Friday Open Mic followed by RPR on Saturday, Nov. 3.
The Music Hall is a not-for-profit community arts organization, founded to provide a performance venue for the community and support for performing artists. It is run wholly by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks— from running the sound board to making popcorn.
SUNY student interns help run shows and public school students can earn credit for community service.
Music Hall events 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.
