Prolific storyteller Mike Powell takes the stage at the Oswego Music Hall on Saturday, Nov. 18. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego.

A natural-born storyteller with stage presence that’s best described as “real,” Powell’s spontaneous nature and extreme comfort behind a microphone creates a vibe that engages audiences in a way that only authenticity can. His performance is more than just a concert – it’s an exploration into the human heart, seamlessly weaving hilarious tales of everyday life with heartbreaking songs of tragedy, loss and blue-collar hardship.

With a catalog of over 200 original songs, Powell’s music is filled with powerful imagery and thought-provoking themes. Accompanied by his musical companion of over 15 years, multi-instrumentalist John Hanus, the duo has become one of the “must see” acts in Central New York.

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 The fall season wraps up with The Rough and Tumble on Dec. 2. The spring season opens with the Adam Ezra Group on Jan. 13, Mile Twelve on Jan. 27, Driftwood on Feb. 10, Vance Gilbert on Feb. 24, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen on March 9, Shawna Caspi & Rachael Kilgour on March 23, Livingston Taylor on April 13 and Sam Robbins in the season finale on May 11. 

Ticket prices range from $18 to $23. 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 at www.oswegomusichall.org or at the river’s end bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego.

Oswego Music Hall shows start at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. Located in the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, the venue is wheelchair accessible. The building is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and 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 enjoyment of the show. Should conditions warrant, safeguards may be reinstated without notice. Please check www.oswegomusichall.org for updated information.

For performance schedules, ticket details or other information about the Oswego Music Hall, go to 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. 

MIKE POWELL RETURNS TO OSWEGO MUSIC HALL – The Oswego Music Hall welcomes Mike Powell for a performance on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its fall season. Pictured is Powell at a past Oswego Music Hall performance. Photo by Al Nevue.