Write a commentThe Oswego Music Hall's stage will thrum, twang and soar when The Dady Brothers take its stage Saturday, Feb. 22 at 8:00 p.m. Considered Western New York's favorite troubadours, John and Joe Dady have been bringing their unique range and brand of Celtic and American root music to their performances for some 30 years.
With their command of an amazing array of instruments-- guitar, pennywhistle, fiddle, banjo, octave mandolin, harmonica, uilleann pipes, bodhran, and ukulele--they have entertained and delighted audiences in all sorts of venues throughout the U.S. and beyond.
The Dady Brothers' wide repertoire ranges from Irish folk ballads to original contemporary folk, bluegrass, and acoustic blues. They are wonderfully at ease with their audiences and have a gift for finding humor in the moment and sharing it spontaneously. The Dadys have received impressive reviews in many publications in America, Ireland and Canada, including: Freetime Magazine, the Irish Echo, Sing Out, Dirty Linen, American History Magazine, Pickin’, the Cork Examiner, and Bluegrass Unlimited. They have recorded 11 independently released CD’s in a recording studio they built themselves. The twelfth will be released this year.
Joe and John have also recorded numerous projects for other artists, including work on the 2013 Grammy nominee for spoken word: Pete Seeger: The Storm King. It's a beautiful collection of stories and poems spoken by Pete Seeger, set to multi-genre music from around the world. The Dady Brothers' contribution was Irish tunes and their tribute to Pete, "The Man With the Banjo." Since the world so recently lost what the Dadys call the "gold standard of protest singers," the duo will no doubt include some Pete Seeger music and stories in their Oswego performance.
Tommy Makem, the "Godfather of Irish music," had high praise for the Dady Brothers: they "have it all – taste, talent, and dedication. Taste to write and select good material; talent to perform that material excellently, to the delight of their audiences; and dedication to keep their material and performances to the highest standards.”
Check out the Dady Brothers' music at their website http://www.dadybros.com/. Then come to enjoy a lively musical treat at the Oswego Music Hall on Feb. 22nd. The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street, Oswego. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Desserts, snacks, popcorn and beverages are available for purchase. 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 pm on the day of the concert will have preferred seating. After 1 pm, seating will be general admission. Ticket prices for this event are $14 if purchased in advance and $16 at the door. Children 12 and under are half-price; under 5 is free.
For the best deal-- lowest ticket prices and prime seating-- Season Passes and All-Season Passes are available and may be purchased at any show. For information contact Membership Secretary, Carol Forrest at 343-2988.
The Music Hall’s next concert March 8th will feature the duo Richard Smith (the 2001 National Fingerpicking Champion) and Julie Adams (cellist). The Music Hall has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception, for over 36 years. Volunteers earn admission to shows through different tasks. Music Hall concerts are made possible in part with funding by the NYS Council on the Arts. For more information call 315-342-1733 or access the Music Hall website: http://oswegomusichall.org/
