Write a commentJess Novak, Taylor Ricks, and Mike Shiel will share the Oswego Music Hall stage on Friday, April 13, 2018, the last show in the Hook songwriter series for the season.
These local musicians will interact with the audience and each other as they present their original material and discuss the songwriting process. The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street in Oswego. Show time is 7:30 pm; doors open at 7:00. Tickets are $12.
Jess Novak started playing violin when she was 7 years old, but it wasn't until almost 20 years later that she made a career out of her dream. Now playing more than 250 dates every year and instruments including guitar, violin, piano and vocals, Novak has proven herself a force in the music world. She's toured from Burlington, Vermont to Key West, Florida to Austin, Texas, shared stages with Mike Zito and Devon Allman and released five albums in five years. She'll release her next all-original studio album with The Jess Novak Band this winter. For more information, visit www.jessrocknovak.com.
Originally from the Saratoga Springs region, Taylor Ricks began attending classes at SUNY Oswego in 2007. Since graduating, he has been active in the local and regional music scene. Ricks is a multi-instrumentalist whose stylistic influences include Folk, Jazz, Blues, Samba and Ragtime. His writing combines introspective themes with outward observations; engaging with the music as both an outlet for personal creativity, as well as a facilitator of social interaction. He has performed and recorded with several local artists including Our Friends Band, Natural Medicine, Chris James & Mama G Band, John McConnell, Cam Caruso, and Gary Carpentier.
Hailing from New City, NY, Mike Shiel came to Oswego to attend college in 1988, soon after he picked up his first acoustic guitar. Since that time, he has been a member of numerous bands and has played in multiple cities and venues across New York State. Shiel currently resides in Rochester and has shifted his focus toward his acoustic show, in which he blends classic and modern rock covers with original material. Shiel’s own brand of Acoustic Folk Rock is rhythmic, percussive and incorporates looping and improvisational jamming. His energy on stage is boundless, blissful and infectious. Shiel's original songwriting is intrinsically connected to nature and also to his family and friendships and he can often be seen sharing the stage with his lovely wife, Anita.
In addition to The Hook, the Oswego Music Hall offers Open Mic Fridays every other weekend through May. The next open mic takes place April 20 with guest hosts, Donna Colton & Sam Paterells, followed by Cam Caruso on May 4. Headlining the National Stage on April 21 will be the Dady Bros. All shows start at 7:30 pm and doors open at 7:00. For a complete performance schedule and ticket information, visit the website at http://oswegomusichall.org/ or stop at the river’s end bookstore, 19 West Bridge Street in Oswego.
You can enjoy performing artists at the family friendly Oswego Music Hall, located in the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street, Oswego, NY. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Light snacks, desserts and beverages are available for purchase. Ticket prices begin at $2 for Open Mics, $12 for Hook events and $16 for the national stage. Children under 12 are half price and under 5 free. Purchase tickets at any Hook or Saturday concert, on the web or at the river’s end bookstore.
The Music Hall is a non profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception 40 years ago. 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. Find more information online or email: [email protected].
Concerts 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.
