Write a commentThe Oswego Music Hall is delighted to present an evening of music and storytelling on Saturday April 16th, 2016 at 7:30 pm, featuring songwriter, troubadour and modern day barb, Chuck Brodsky.
With only his acoustic guitar and his voice he’ll draw you in with genuine, down-to-earth warmth and his quirky, finely crafted songs. Whether he’s describing the pros and cons of modern life on Facebook with the song “2000 Friends” or contemplating whether winning is worth it on “What good did it do?”, he uses wit and irony, set to haunting melodies, to tell the stories of oddball and underdog characters through his syncopated guitar strumming or sweet finger-picking. His songs celebrate the goodness in people—the eccentric, holy, profound, courageous, inspiring, and the beautiful. They poke fun at what needs to be poked, and sometimes they challenge.
Larry Groce, Mountain Stage (National Public Radio) describes Chuck perfectly as “One of the finest singer-songwriters in America. There are a lot of good ones, but when it comes down to the really great ones it boils down to a select few - he’s one of them.”
Currently based out of Asheville North Carolina, Chuck was born and raised in Philadelphia, a very young Chuck fell in love with the piano. Despite taking lessons, he still managed to teach himself how to play. Years later, on his first day of university orientation, he saw two guys playing guitars. He soon got one of his own, transferred out of the university and into the school of life. Influenced by Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Lowell George, John Hartford, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Greg Brown, The Rolling Stones, and Nic Jones, Chuck started writing songs in a style that is very much his own, yet pays homage to the traditions. For the past 23 years, Chuck has performed at festivals and in concerts all across the USA, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, England, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia, Wales, and the Shetland Islands of Scotland.
Since 1995, each of his ten albums has been critically acclaimed; most recently his 2013 release The Baseball Ballads 2, which was named to MOJO Magazine’s top ten list of Folk albums for 2014. His March 2015 release, Tell Tale Heart, is self-produced and was recorded in Asheville NC.
Chuck’s passion for our National Pastime and its colorful, offbeat characters is evident in his two albums full of Baseball tales. Such characters as the first white man to play in the Negro Leagues, a pitcher who threw a no-hitter while high on LSD, a catcher who was also a spy during World War II, a base-runner who cost his team the pennant by not touching a base. He has performed three times at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and 20 of his celebrated Baseball story songs have been enshrined in the Hall’s sound recording library.
You can Learn more about him at his website :http://www.chuckbrodsky.com/
Opening for Chuck will be local singer songwriter Gina Holsopple. Fresh off her Sammy Nominated CD “2015”, Gina’s clear vocals and down-home sound have become a favorite for fans from New York to Minnesota and Chicago to Baltimore. Her lyrics have been highly commended by both reviewers and fans. As an accomplished musician, songwriter and performer her music has been described as “captivating,” “inspiring” and “ethereal with a sense of longing.” So listen closely. Gina’s lyrical, acoustic musical style is nothing less than enchanting. Visit Gina’s website at: http://www.ginaholsopple.com/
You can enjoy their performances at the all-volunteer, family-friendly Music Hall venue. The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street, Oswego, in a space overlooking Lake Ontario that volunteers transform into an intimate atmosphere with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Desserts, snacks, popcorn and beverages are available for purchase.
Ticket prices for this event are $15 if purchased in advance and $17 at the door. Children 12 and under are half-price; under 5 are free. 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 p.m. on the day of the concert will have preferred seating. After 1 pm, seating will be general admission. For information about money-saving Season Tickets or becoming a member or a volunteer, go to the website or contact Membership Secretary, Carol Forrest at 343-2988.
The Music Hall’s next show, on Saturday, April 30th, will showcase the 4 piece band, Burning Bridget Cleary. Known for their captivating sound and engaging stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary is currently one of the hottest young acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits. See more at: http://www.burningbridgetcleary.com/
The Oswego Music Hall has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception over 38 years ago. Volunteers can earn admission to shows by helping with various different tasks. Open Mic Fridays are held on the evening before all Saturday shows. A small donation is suggested and all ages are welcome, making it a popular place for local and regional talent to be heard. Local favorite Gregory Rospblock will host the April 15th Open Mic which will take place 7-10 pm.
Music Hall concerts are made possible in part with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information call 315-342-1733 or access the Music Hall website: http://oswegomusichall.org/
