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Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic Friday series on March 8. Shows begin at 7:00 PM; sign-ups at 6:30.      

 Guest Host, Jane Zell, leads off Open Mic Friday and will be followed by performers who sign up that night. Doors open at 6:30 with sign-ups taking place then and throughout the evening, as space allows. Musicians typically play three songs each.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Budding performers, singer-songwriters and musicians of all genres are given an opportunity to perform in a supportive environment using cutting edge professional sound and lighting equipment.

Syracuse Native, Jane Zell finds her groove in musical variety. Influenced early on by the country blues, Jane learned to finger pick and lace single lines into her rhythm playing. She performs classic covers along with crowd pleasing originals laced with blues, funk, and jazz. A solid guitar player, vocalist and songwriter, Zell’s performances are upbeat, warm, expressive, and oft-times willful.

Jane Zell has released two CDs of original material: Sistah Moon and Almost Real, both discs were nominated for a Syracuse Area Music Award. She performs solo, in different combos and with her band the Zelltones.

Jane Zell has taken the stage at such noted venues as: New York State Fair Pan African Village Stage; I love NY Stage; North East Regional Folk Alliance; Blues Showcase; NYS Blues Festival Main Stage; Women in Blues Showcase; Acoustic Stage; Maui Jazz Festival; Westcott Arts and Cultural Fair; Folkus Project – Acoustic Guitar Project; Oswego Music Hall Open Mic and The Hook Songwriter Series.

For further information visit: http://www.janezell.com/.

Scheduling guest hosts for Open Mic Fridays is Coordinator Bryan Dickenson. Open Mics are held on the Friday night prior to Saturday’s National Stage concert.

The following evening, March 9, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen will appear on the Main Stage at 7:30pm. Visit https://dirtykitchenband.com/ for further information.

For a complete performance schedule including the National Stage and Open Mic Friday as well as ticket information, visit the website at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ or stop at the river’s end bookstore, 19 West Bridge Street in Oswego.

The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. 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 with light refreshments available. Cash or check only at the door.

Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers since 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. To volunteer, email Volunteer Coordinator Michael Moss at ocpaoswego@gmail.com.

Find more information via the Oswego Music Hall website at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, Facebook page, or email ocpaoswego@gmail.com.

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.