Singer-songwriter ​Phil Henry will perform his award-winning tunes with his band The Newsfeed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at 6 On The Square in Oxford. (Submitted photo)

OXFORD - Singer-songwriter ​Phil Henry will perform his award-winning tunes with his band The Newsfeed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at 6 On The Square in Oxford.

Performing with Henry (guitar and vocals) will be Mitch Barron (fretless and upright bass, and vocals) and Jeff Kimball (piano, electric mandolin and vocals).

Henry​ has always believed in making it himself. As a kid, he was never content to only look at art — he had to paint and draw something new. He studied the masters in music school but was drawn to the do-it-yourself pluckiness of folk music, so he concentrated on steel-string guitar and writing his first original compositions.

Henry’s songs reflect that same creative drive. He builds detailed worlds and characters who speak through his words. The upbeat acoustic rhythm, melodic sensibility and lush instrumental treatment are no carbon-copy of popular or folk radio songs but is an expression of his individuality and craft.

After 20 years in the music business, Henry continues to do it all himself by recording and mixing albums from his home studio, booking concerts, shooting and producing videos, and designing cover art and posters. His songs have been recognized at SolarFest and Susquehanna Music and Arts and showcase sets at Falcon Ridge and Kerrville folk festivals.

Henry’s album, “Chasing Echoes,” debuted at #2 on the folk radio charts. His latest release, “MacGuffin,” debuted at the Falcon Ridge, where he was voted by the audience as a Most Wanted Emerging Artist the previous year.

Tickets for the 6OTS concert are $20 in advance or $25 at the door; purchase at 6onthesquare.org or call 607-843-OTS6 (6876) to make a reservation. Doors open one hour before the start of performances. The concert also will be streamed live online for $10; more information at 6onthesquare.org.

Performances are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Kathy Hochul, NBT Bank, and our 6OTS members.

Open Mic Night

Get the chance to perform on our stage at 6OTS’s Open Mic Night!

Scheduled for the first Thursday of May and June, sign-in begins at 6:45 p.m. with performances at 7. Musicians and poets are encouraged to share their talents. Organizer Ray Stark will act as emcee.

Coming up

Concerts this winter/spring at 6OTS: Leslie Mendelson (May 2), Veronneau (May 9), Oxford Students Art Show Reception (May 14), The Black Feathers (June 13) and our 19th anniversary celebration with Vance Gilbert (June 20).

6 On The Square, Inc. is an intimate, not-for-profit, volunteer-based acoustic music listening room and arts venue located at 6 Lafayette Park in downtown Oxford.

- Information from 6OTS