Write a commentSoul, R&B, roots and world rhythms. Audience members will hear it all when duo Karen Savoca and Peter Heizman come to Oswego Music Hall Saturday, November 21st at 7:30 pm. When vocals, drums, and guitar meet with their own soulful style, these seven-time Syracuse Area Music Award winners are sure to fill Oswego Music Hall with a unique and relaxing sound this fall.
Percussionist and singer Karen Savoca moved to Syracuse, NY at the age of thirteen. It was there she met Syracuse native and guitarist, Pete Heizman. Together, they formed their own distinct style, a combination of rock, pop, jazz and blues that Savoca likes to call “heavy petal.” The Acoustic Guitar Magazine says Heizman is “a true virtuoso of groove, with a sly touch that, combined with Savoca's in-the-pocket drumming and spectacularly soulful vocals, gives the duo the impact of a four-piece band.”
The duo have released eight CDs on their own Alcove Records label, and are currently working to record their ninth, due out in 2016. From a café just off the Syracuse University campus to the ninth album they are currently working to produce, their distinct style has taken them far.
Former appearances include The Today Show, Mountain Stage on NPR, and extensive performances with Greg Brown. Now, they take to the stage at Oswego Music Hall to display their talent here on the shores of Lake Ontario. Find out more about the duo by visiting their website: http://www.karensavoca.com
Oswego Music Hall is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street, Oswego, in a space overlooking Lake Ontario that volunteers transform into an intimate performance hall with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Desserts, snacks, popcorn and beverages are available for purchase.
Ticket prices for this event are $16 if purchased in advance and $18 at the door. SUNY Oswego student tickets are $10 with school ID, while 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 performance will feature Jacob “One-Take Jake” Johnson on December 5th at 7:30 pm. Check out his warm and meticulous sound at http://www.jacobjohnsontunes.com
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/
