Oswego Music Hall Open Mic Welcomes Guest Host Lloyd Polak

Polak to kick off April 10 event, followed by local performers

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:19pm

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Oswego Music Hall's Open Mic Friday series continues on April 10, with guest host Lloyd Polak leading off the evening. Polak, a Syracuse-based singer-songwriter, will be followed by other local musicians who sign up to perform at the event. Doors open at 6:30 PM for sign-ups, and the show starts at 7 PM.

Why it matters

Oswego Music Hall's Open Mic Fridays provide a supportive platform for budding performers, singer-songwriters, and musicians of all genres to showcase their talents in a professional setting. The events help foster the local music scene and give aspiring artists valuable stage experience.

The details

Guest host Lloyd Polak will kick off the April 10 Open Mic Friday at Oswego Music Hall. Polak, a Syracuse resident, has an eclectic musical style that blends folk, punk, and Americana influences. He will be followed by other local performers who sign up to play 3 songs each. The event is open to all ages and experience levels, with sign-ups taking place from 6:30 PM onwards.

  • The Open Mic Friday event takes place on April 10, 2026.
  • Doors open at 6:30 PM for sign-ups, and the show starts at 7 PM.

The players

Lloyd Polak

A Syracuse-based singer-songwriter with an eclectic musical style that blends folk, punk, and Americana influences. Polak will be the guest host for the April 10 Open Mic Friday event at Oswego Music Hall.

Oswego Music Hall

A non-profit, volunteer-run music venue in Oswego, New York that hosts a variety of concerts, open mic nights, and other events throughout the year.

Bryan Dickenson

The coordinator who schedules guest hosts for Oswego Music Hall's Open Mic Friday events.

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What they’re saying

“Not one to conform, Lloyd eventually harnessed the power of music to help him overcome the hardships imposed by fickle nature gods (and some people).”

— Lloyd Polak, Guest Host

What’s next

The Oswego Music Hall will host its final Open Mic Friday of the spring season on April 24, with guest host Larry Kyle.

The takeaway

Oswego Music Hall's Open Mic Fridays provide a valuable platform for local musicians to showcase their talents and gain stage experience in a supportive, community-driven environment.