Free Concerts for Area Residents

Well starting this weekend, you can check out two free local concerts by talented performers who have entertained nationally and internationally. Hosted by the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ), both events are free and open to the public, including Hillsdale and Westwood residents.

Harmonica Concert by Jiayi He on Saturday, June 16, 1:00PM

He charmed the judges on America's Got Talent; now he'll entertain you!

Jiayi He, a world-class harmonica virtuoso and former contestant on America's Got Talent, will be performing a wide range of classical selections and standards from Beethoven to Gershwin while showing off his collection of more than 300 harmonicas. His performance goes beyond the music itself because he is very interactive with his audiences.

For more information, contact Montvale Free Public Library at 201-391-5090.

"Americana" Concert by The Mountain Oysters Band on Thursday, July 12, 7-8PM

The Mountain Oysters Band has been entertaining Bergen, Rockland and Connecticut audiences for years with its unique “Americana” style of music. The divine Miss Emily Eastwick, on bass fiddle and autoharp, together with "Wild Bill" Jones, on guitar and singing vocals, will perform a mixture of songs from Elvis, Buddy Holly, Dion, the Beatles, as well as traditional bluegrass and country classics all rearranged in the unique “Mountain Oyster” fashion that the band's audiences have come to look forward to and enjoy.

Come listen and enjoy Wild Bill and the Mountain Oysters on Thursday, July 12, 7-8PM, at the Montvale Library, 12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ. Be prepared for some musical surprises while having some good fun.

Registration begins on Thursday, June 14, starting at 10AM. Register in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or via email at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com