The Oswego Music Hall has announced a concert featuring the Celtic Duo, Cassie and Maggie MacDonald. These rising stars will shine on the music hall stage located at the McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St., Oswego. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. event. Advance sale tickets are available for $16 and at the door for $18.
Together these sisters bring more than the average fiddle and piano duo; Cassie is an award winning highland and step dancer and also sings harmony for Maggie. In addition to her piano playing, Maggie sings lead, plays guitar, banjo, and accordion and is also an accomplished step dancer. Their music fits together seamlessly encompassing various styles. Their vocal harmonies are sweet yet powerful and their step dancing exact and exciting.
Check out the sisters’ music, and pages of reviews: Website: http://cassieandmaggie.com/ Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY2-SYvcDjo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassieandMaggieMacDonald/?fref=ts
Concerts at the music hall provide an intimate atmosphere with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Desserts, snacks, popcorn and beverages are available for purchase. 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. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and ticket prices for this event are $16 if purchased in advance and $18 at the door. Children under 12 are half-price and those under 5 are free.
The next national showcase will be on Dec. 3 and will feature Seaglass with Andrew VanNorstrand.
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 to cover BMI and ASCAP fees. Signups start at 6:30 p.m. and the entertainment runs from 7-10 p.m.
The second Hook Series of the season will take place on Dec. 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 will cohost the event with Syracuse luminaries Charley Orlando and Bea.
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 342-1733 or access the music hall website: http://oswegomusichall.org/