OSWEGO (June 3, 2009) — The Ontario Center for Performing Arts wraps up its spring season of Oswego Music Hall events with a special Season Finale from 4:30 PM to sunset, Saturday, June 13, at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street, Oswego. Local Celtic/Folk/Bluegrass favorites the Dady Brothers bookend a showcase of local artists and there will be open jam sessions overlooking the lake. Food and drink will be available and the night will wrap up with a reception on the deck for Music Hall members.

The Dady Brothers will kick things off with their first set at 4:30 (and do a second  at 7:30 PM). The Dady Brothers are Western New York’s favorite troubadours, and will bring their unique variety of Celtic and folk music. Originally from Rochester, the brothers have brought music to many diverse venues around the country and abroad for over thirty years.

John and Joe Dady are self-styled singers, multi-instrumentalist musicians and composers. They have a solid command of many folk instruments including: guitar, pennywhistle, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, uilleann pipes, bodhran and ukulele. Their wide repertoire ranges from Irish folk ballads to original contemporary folk, bluegrass, and acoustic blues. They are at ease with their audiences and have a knack at getting humor out of the moment and sharing it spontaneously. For more information see www.dadybros.com

Here are some of the bands slated for the regional music talent showcase:

John McConnell and Max McKee will present the acoustic version of Syracuse’s Turnip Stampede. John has a fabulous, rhythmic, percussive acoustic style and Max is multi-instrumental virtuoso and local music legend. Dennis Cotter is a fret board guru, schooled in traditional American folk, blues and jazz styles. Lisa Gentile is a singer/songwriter and Syracuse-area phenomenon and the founder and hostess of “Music Mavericks of Syracuse”.  Dusty Pascal is a Skaneateles-based contemporary folk songwriter with an organic flow of poignant poetic verse, driving rhythm, and masterful presence, turning heads everywhere he performs.  Songwriter Jason Vatter is no stranger to Oswego, returning after storming the local scene half a dozen years ago.  Fond of DADGAD tuning, he delivers with unique and powerful voice and sensitive lyric.   Amy Hueber will entertain with the ethereal sounds of her harp for the sunset reception.

For those who want to bring their instruments and participate in the music-making, there will be open jam sessions from 5:30 – 7:30. A barbeque pork dinner will be available from 5:30 – 7:00 for $7. Members and guests of legal age may bring alcoholic beverages for their own consumption.

There are no reservations for this event and space is limited. Tickets are $10, $5 for children under age 12 and those under five are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door, in advance at the river’s end bookstore, or through the Music Hall Web site at www.oswegomusichall.org. For more information and updates about the event, call 315-342-1733. Come support the Music Hall while listening to some great music - or bring your instruments and join the jam!

Upcoming 2009 Oswego Music Hall shows:

Sept 26: SlowBurn - Rhythm & Blues

Oct 10: Tanglefoot – Farewell tour for these folk legends

Oct 24: Danny Schmidt – Poetic songsmith

Nov 21: Ryan Fitzsimmons and Jacob Johnson – Gifted young songwriters

Dec 4: Creaking Tree String Quartet – Rootsy string virtuosos

The Music Hall is an all-volunteer, family-friendly venue featuring primarily folk and acoustic music. OCPA events are made possible in part with public funding from the New York State Council on the Arts.