Americana singer-songwriter Sawyer Fredericks will take Oswego Music Hall’s National Stage on Saturday, Feb. 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Hailing from the family farm in Central New York, Fredericks cut his musical teeth at the age of 13. He played local farmers markets and open mics before moving on to iconic New York City venues like Caffe Lena, the Towne Crier Cafe and The Bitter End.

Fredericks’ deep, wise-beyond-his-years, original lyrics and melodies, paired with his raw, soulful vocals and powerful live performances, made him an unlikely match for reality TV. However, he was scouted by casting directors at age 15, and quickly won over broad audiences with his genuine delivery and unique arrangements of classic songs. He went on to win season 8 of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Chris Griffy, in writing about his Top 10 Americana albums of 2018 in No Depression and AXS Magazine, recommends Sawyer’s “Hide Your Ghost” as “a bluesy folk rocker with a no-frills production that relies on Fredericks’ raw voice to carry the emotional weight.”

With song premieres in People Magazine, American Songwriter, DittyTV and an album preview in Billboard, Fredericks released his fourth album “Flowers For You” on May 1, 2020.

“With his second independent album, ‘Flowers For You,’ Fredericks is expanding his sound even more; moving from bluesy folk into the more expansive Americana, rock and tunes of jazz,” remarked Chris Griffy in Concert Hopper.

The album was included in No Depression Readers’ 50 Favorite Roots Music Albums of 2020 and two songs from “Flowers For You” won top awards from the 18th annual Independent Music Awards. “Born” won in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category and “Amen” won the Vox Pop award in the Social Action Song Category. Since the release of the album, “Born” has been in rotation on SiriusXM’s Coffee House channel and was covered by Amazon Music's editorial ‘Fresh Folk Americana’ playlist.

For more information visit https://www.sawyerfredericks.com/ or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPYkt2a857k.

Oswego Music Hall shows start at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. for all National Stage concerts. For a complete performance schedule and ticket information, visit the Oswego Music Hall website at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ or stop at the river’s end bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego. 

The Oswego Music Hall’s winter/spring season continues with The McKrells on Saturday, Feb. 25. Other shows include Guy Davis on Saturday, March 11 and Deeper Than Skin w/ Greg Greenway & Reggie Harris on Saturday, March 25. Concerts featuring Jonathan Byrd and the Burns Sisters Band are scheduled for Saturday, April 15 and Saturday, April 29, respectively. The Oswego Music Hall’s season finale features Annie Sumi & Travis Knapp on Saturday, May 13.

Ticket prices for the National Stage range from $15 to $20 at the door. Admission is half-price for children aged 6 to 16 and free for those aged 5 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at any concert, online or at the river’s end bookstore in Oswego.

The Oswego Music Hall is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, and is wheelchair accessible. It is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and the Oswego Harbor. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage. Light refreshments will be available.  

The Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers from its inception over 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. To volunteer, email Volunteer Coordinator Michael Moss at ocpaoswego@gmail.com.

The Oswego Music Hall pays close attention to federal, state and local COVID-19 guidelines to do what’s best for performers and patrons – being mindful of everyone’s safety and their enjoyment of the show. Masks are now strongly recommended and will be available at the door. 

Should conditions warrant, precautions may revert back to stricter requirements without notice. Please check https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ for updated information.

Find more information about the Oswego Music Hall, visit https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ or email ocpaoswego@gmail.com.

Oswego Music Hall concerts are made possible in part with funding by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the governor and New York Legislature. Other major supporters are the City of Oswego and Shineman Foundation. 

FREDERICKS PLAYS OSWEGO MUSIC HALL – The Oswego Music Hall welcomes Season 8 winner of NBC’s ‘The Voice’ to its National Stage on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Americana singer-songwriter who hails from Central New York has been playing since the age of 13. Doors open at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and details, go to www.oswegomusichall.org/ or visit the river’s end bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego. Photo of Sawyer Fredricks provided by artist.