Looking for a warm, intimate place to relax and enjoy folk music? The perfect spot exists right here in Oswego and they have recently introduced a discounted student rate. Oswego Music Hall, located in the McCrobie Civic Center right on the shore of Lake Ontario, is a true hidden gem of Oswego, featuring live folk music several times a month as well as regular free open mic nights. Their upcoming show will feature Driftwood, a folk band with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe, on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Combining upright bass, banjo, acoustic guitar and violin with their rock energy, Driftwood brings a unique and exciting folk sound to Oswego Music Hall’s fall schedule. Their tone is reminiscent of bands like The Lumineers, particularly on soft and simple tunes like “A Rock and Roll Heart,” while other songs feature powerful banjo runs and shredding violin that might remind the listener of Mumford and Sons.
Tickets for the show are available for the new student rate of $10 with a Oswego State student ID when purchased at the door. All other tickets can be purchased online at http://oswegomusichall.org/ or at the River’s End bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St. in Oswego. Holders of tickets purchased before 1 p.m. on the day of the concert will have preferred seating. After 1 p.m., seating will be general admission.
Free Open Mic shows are held on Friday nights before all Saturday shows, making it a popular place for local and regional talent to be heard. Don’t miss a chance to check out this cozy venue and hear some great music right in your own backyard.
