10/06/2026
Spencer LaJoye and Sweet Petunia make their Oswego Music Hall debuts this Saturday, October 10. Doors at 7, show at 7:30.
With a crystalline voice, a multi-instrumentalist’s command of harmony, and a virtuosic mastery of the loop pedal, LaJoye is a one-human tour-de-force, winning ears and hearts everywhere they go. If LaJoye’s work as a songwriter had to be ruthlessly boiled down to one word, “craft” is a solid contender. LaJoye’s songs dance effortlessly between theatrical grace and unhinged sincerity, with melodies that make you exhale, and turns of phrase that make you shake your head with a satisfied smirk. LaJoye is a relentless wordsmith, harvesting endless insight out of lived experience.
Since the providential and cathartic breakout of their anthemic hymn “Plowshare Prayer,” LaJoye has been in non-stop motion. LaJoye won the Kerrville New Folk singer/songwriter contest in 2021, and the Songwriter Serenade contest in 2024. They’ve shared stages and tours with The Crane Wives, David Wilcox, Dar Williams, Mary Gauthier, and countless greats in the singer/songwriter community.
The accolades, though exciting, pale in comparison to the word-of-mouth fervor around LaJoye’s music and ethos. Listeners of every background are finding voice for their own stories, and often driving several hours to catch a concert. Listening rooms across the continental US are selling out. Fellow songwriters are buzzing and taking note of an artistry they are excited to witness. A robust community of dedicated long-time monthly patrons (500+ and counting) is on the edge of their seats. Spencer LaJoye is making q***r indie folk music for everyone. "This is what folk music is supposed to do. Singing truth to power, piercing to the heart" -- M R Beyer, The Midnight Special.
For further information, visit https://www.spencerlajoye.com/ or view a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhOZv5i7CHY.
Mairead Guy (they/them) and Maddy Simpson (she/her) are Sweet Petunia and they have been nominated twice by the Boston Music Awards for Best Folk Act and have performed at music festivals including Between Days and NICE, a Fest. Sweet Petunia is now introducing themselves to a wider audience with their debut LP, Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown, out now via Righteous Babe Records. The duo has hit the ground running, supporting Ani DiFranco and Billy Bragg on tour in 2026 and earning an official showcase at AmericanaFest 2026.
Their LP Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown has drawn widespread acclaim, with No Depression calling it "raw, real, unsettling and memorable," alongside praise from others including Billboard and Bluegrass Situation. "Boston's Sweet Petunia Brings Basement DIY to Old Time Folk" -- Lukas Harnisch.
For further information, visit https://www.sweetpetuniaband.com/ or view a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G8YDqjl6gg.
Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.oswegomusichall.org/ ($17-22; $10 students with ID; children 5-16 are half price; children under 5 are free), and in person at the rivers end bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego. You may be able to get tickets at the door if the show is not sold out, but you are encouraged to buy tickets early to ensure a seat. Tickets purchased at the door and all refreshments are cash or check only.
