Write a commentThe Oswego Music Hall is proud to announce a Dec 3 concert showcasing Seaglass with Andrew VanNorstarnd. Their talent and energy will grace the Music Hall stage located at the McCrobie Building, 41 Lake Street, Oswego. Doors open at 6:45 for the 7:30 event. Advance sale tickets are available for $16.00 and at the door for $18.00.
Seaglass is a brand new dance band that combines the diverse talents of three seasoned and dynamic musicians. They have a unique, wide-ranging repertoire from classic New England contra dance tunes to French balfolk and English Country Dance music, weaving in roots-rock grooves and captivating improvisations. Seaglass has been received with great enthusiasm by dance communities ranging from the northeast all the way to California and even in Paris, France!
The band consists of Rachael Bell on the accordion, Eileen Nicholson on fiddle and Andrew VanNorstarnd on guitar. All accomplished musicians in their own right, combined they bring an energy and enthusiasm that is sure to get your feet tapping and body moving.
Rachel is an accordion player, tunesmith, and music teacher from the wilds of Pennsylvania. She is in demand throughout the United States and beyond for concerts, contra dances, English country dances, French dances, and workshops.
Rachel’s playing is infused with a contagious enthusiasm for her instrument and a deep love for the musical traditions she carries. Her passion is to share with others the delight she finds when immersed in this music, ushering them into a place where their toes can’t help tapping and their ears are dunked in strawberry jam.
Eileen Nicholson began studying violin at age 4 as a classical Suzuki violin student. Her appreciation of fiddle music followed soon thereafter as a result of her family’s interest in folk arts. Eileen been playing lead fiddle for contra and English country dances since 2005. She frequently plays fiddle for dances in Central New York and beyond as a member of several bands such as Happy Endings, Fancy That, and Hey for Three.
Accomplished multi-instrumentalist Andrew has several CDs to his credit. Performing with his brother Noah, he has been showcased at the Lake Eden Arts Festival in NC, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in NY, KVMR Celtic Festival in CA, Suwannee Springfest in FL, Midpoint Music Festival in OH, as well as the Prairie Home Companion. As Country Dancers of Rochester puts it “Andrew brings his energy, enthusiasm, and wide experience as a dance musician to provide foot-tapping, whole-body grinning, can’t-wait-to-get-on-the-dance-floor music.”
Check out band members, the music, at: http://www.rachelbellmusic.com/. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seaglassband/?fref=ts. Get warmed up for the evening by watching one of their videos: https://youtu.be/VdTAXzL1gCg.
You can enjoy the performance of Seaglass with Andrew Van Norstrand at the all-volunteer family friendly Music Hall venue .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. Doors open at 6:45 pm and ticket prices for this event are $16:00 if purchased in advance and $18:00 at the door. Children under 12 are half- price and those under 5 are free.
The next National Showcase will be on January 14, 2017 and feature the Seth Glier Trio. Despite his relatively young age, MPress recording artist Seth Glier is a seasoned troubadour. “An adept song craftsman elegantly emotional vocalist...harkening back to early pop/rock tradition of Billy Joel and early Springsteen.” – iTunes Editorial. You can visit Seth’s website at: http://sethglier.com/. And find him on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/sethgliermusic/?fref=ts.
Open Mic Fridays are held the Friday before all Saturday shows. Performers get a chance to showcase their talents on the National Stage with a world class sound system and the new, professional stage lighting. All ages are welcome, making it a popular place for local and regional talent to be heard. The entry fee is $2.00 to cover BMI and ASCAP fees. Signups start at 6:30 and the entertainment runs from 7-10 pm.
The popular Hook Series, returns for its third year. Its next installment will be on Friday December 9. “The Hook” highlights the talents of three Regional Singer/Songwriters in an intimate round robin setting allowing the performers an opportunity to interact with the audience, the other artists and discuss their creative process. Local favorite John McConnell along with Syracuse luminaries Charley Orlando and Bea will host the 7:30 event.
The Music Hall has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception over 39 years ago. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through different tasks. Music Hall 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. For more information call 315-342-1733 or access the Music Hall website: http://oswegomusichall.org/
