Oswego Music Hall Welcomes Dust Bowl Faeries Appearing on the Main Stage

The Oswego Music Hall welcomes Dust Bowl Faeries on Saturday, October 24. The venue is the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street in Oswego. The show will begin at 7:30; doors open at 7pm.

A faerie-tale fusion of dark cabaret and gothic polka music, Dust Bowl Faeries is an accordion driven dark-carnival band from the New York Hudson Valley. The band's eclectic repertoire draws inspiration from post-punk music, murder ballads, circus songs and old-timey Eastern European folk tunes. Piano accordion, singing saw, electric bass and acoustic guitar combine to create the Dust Bowl Faeries otherworldly sound. Dust Bowl Faeries was founded by Ryder Cooley (faerie queen) and her taxidermy spirit animal, Hazel the Ram. To say that we are excited about this show is an understatement. Those of us on the board who saw them last fall at NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference) were wowed by their songs, musicianship, charisma, and showmanship. “Americana by way of pagan cabaret" - Bay Area Reporter.

For further information, visit https://www.dustbowlfaeries.com/home or view a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY1HPdNvJ7E&t=2s.

Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ ($17-22; children 16 and under are half price; under 5 are free) or at the rivers end Bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego, although you may be able to get tickets at the door if it is not sold out. The community is encouraged to buy tickets early to ensure a seat. Tickets purchased at the door and all refreshments are cash or check only.

The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. 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 at reasonable prices.

Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization that has been run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks — from event support to making popcorn. Students can also earn credit for community service. To volunteer, email Volunteer Coordinator Michael Moss at [email protected].

Find more information online at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/, on Facebook ,on Instagram,or email [email protected].

This is a presentation of The Ontario Center for the Performing Arts Guest Curator program. It is 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.