The Oswego Music Hall presents its season finale with headliner Annie Sumi and Travis Knapp on Saturday, May 13. The Emerging Artist Showcase opens the show at 5:45 p.m. at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and dinner is served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Travis Knapp and Annie Sumi blend their artistic sensibilities into an engaging and dynamic folk experience. Weaving together sounds of acoustic guitar, banjo, piano and lush vocal harmonies, this duo invites the audience to sing and experience the connection that music inspires. 

Annie Sumi is an ethereal-folk artist from Canada. Her music is intimate and expansive, inviting the listener into a familiar otherworld. Inspired by the mirrored relationship between physical and emotional landscapes, Sumi’s music speaks of the human experience through the language of the senses. Since 2015, the Ontario-based songwriter has released two critically-acclaimed albums and toured across Canada, parts of the U.S. and Europe. More artist information can be found at https://anniesumi.com/.

A Travis Knapp show is full of audience singing, rich vocal harmonies, clawhammer banjo, joyful dance grooves, acoustic vibes, heartfelt stories, gardening tips, bicycle touring tales, an occasional circus performance and inspiration to come to this life in a good way. His folk music pulls together personal and community growth with social justice and everyday spiritual practice. Visit https://travisknapp.com/ for more information.

The Emerging Artist Showcase, comprised of winners from the open mic contest, includes Amanda Rogers; Kellen Bassette; Nora Kelly; Natalie Breitbeck; The Bad Apas with Alex Daigle, Phiona Buck and Apollo Avery; Caitie Dawson; Seth Rasmussen; and Johnathan Coleman.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and music begins with the Emerging Artists Showcase at 5:45 p.m., followed by the headliner, Annie Sumi & Travis Knapp, at 8:15 p.m.

Dinner will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Choose between a pulled pork dinner from J & T’s Flippin’ Chicken or a vegan farmer’s market sandwich from Nora’s, which is also available gluten-free. Both options are $15 each and come with a variety of sides, including produce and cider donated by Ontario Orchards, and dessert. There will also be coffee, tea, lemonade and water on hand for a small donation, but attendees can bring their own favorite beverage as well.

Admission to the finale concert is free for members of the Oswego Music Hall. Non-member tickets are $15. 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.

Find more information about the Oswego Music Hall, go to www.oswegomusichall.org, email ocpaoswego@gmail.com, or find it online on Facebook and Instagram.

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. 

OSWEGO MUSIC HALL WRAPS UP SEASON MAY 13 – Annie Sumi and Travis Knapp take the stage at the Oswego Music Hall on Saturday, May 13 for the season finale. The show begins with the Emerging Artist Showcase at 5:45 p.m. followed by the headliner. Pictured from left are Knapp and Sumie. Photo courtesy of the artists.