The Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library, located in Lavallette, will present a series of concerts throughout the coming summer featuring numerous local bands.The first, “A Feast of a Voice” with Soprano Sungji Kim, will be presented Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Kim, internationally acclaimed for her artistry, stage presence and “incisive and bright voice” according to a New York Times feature, has a vast repertoire that ranges from Renaissance to contemporary so...
The Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library, located in Lavallette, will present a series of concerts throughout the coming summer featuring numerous local bands.
The first, “A Feast of a Voice” with Soprano Sungji Kim, will be presented Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Kim, internationally acclaimed for her artistry, stage presence and “incisive and bright voice” according to a New York Times feature, has a vast repertoire that ranges from Renaissance to contemporary songs, including duets for voice and classical guitar that she discovers and premieres. She has performed more than 30 operatic roles worldwide.
The next concert will feature Rave On, Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. Rave On’s Chris and Anthony specialize in music that influenced rockers such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. “Rave On! started in 2009 out of love for Buddy Holly’s and Roy Orbison’s music,” Chris said. “We felt that this music needs to be kept alive and brought to new audiences.”
R.B. Express will perform Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. RB Express’s silken vocals and tight rhythms place a special stamp on the music of the 1950s and entertain audiences throughout the Northeastern US, Hawai’i and St. Maarten, and nationally on TV’s Fox and Friends. The band attracts hundreds of Facebook followers.
On Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., the ‘Strictly 60s band will come to the library for a performance. The Strictly 60s Band delivers high-energy shows filled with passion for the music that defines the Rock generation. Lead singer Joel B, lead guitarist Frank A, keyboardist Charles A, bassist-singer Dennis Hern and drummer-singer John Miller connect with fans through their website, Facebook and YouTube.
A sing-along with Laurie Gold will be presented Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Laurie Gold blends classical, pop and rock influences for a riveting piano program of sing-along covers for which she’s known at libraries, senior centers and many other venues. Laurie features her special brand of music on Instagram, Soundcloud, YouTube and Facebook.
All of the library’s “Summer Music at the Library” programs are free and open to all ages. For more information, those interested can stop by the OCL Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, call 732-793-3996 or visit the Library’s online Calendar of Events. Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP online at the library’s event calendar website.