Music - A Year in Review

In July 2011 we launched our Friday night After Hours music program here at the library.  I've had a wonderful time hosting the events and  I hope you've enjoyed them as well.  For those of you who weren't able to attend the programs or are just learning about them now, I would like to offer a quick recap of our 2011 performances.


We opened the series with Craig & the Frenchman.  Craig and Philippe played acoustic guitar and sang folk songs in both English and French.  Here is an interview written about the duo prior to their concert.  In August, Caryn Lin brought her electric violin to the library and filled the space with unique sounds that delighted everyone, especially the children who got the opportunity to create their own sounds on the electric violin in front of the entire audience.

Craig Hoek and Philippe Dardour



Caryn Lin giving violin lesson to young patron

Jazz reigned in September and October.  First, Shenole Latimer educated and entertained us with his program, "What's all that Jazz About?" In October, Nelson Riveros and his band had everyone wishing they knew how to salsa when they played their intoxicating Brazilian Jazz music.

Shenole Latimer

Nelson Riveros and his Brazilian Jazz Band

In November Giovanni Padovano aka, "The Ironbound Crooner", serenaded us with his own original music and the stories behind the lyrics. Our last concert of 2011 got everyone in the holiday spirit as The Festive Flutes played one familiar holiday tune after another.

Giovanni Padovano "The Ironbound Crooner"

The Festive Flutes

We are excited to continue our Friday night After Hours Music program into 2012.  Our first concert will be on Friday, February 10th at 7:00 PM.  We're kicking off the year with a bang as we welcome  our very own Matawan Regional High School Jazz band to the library.  Please join us in supporting these aspiring musicians and I'm sure they're surprise you with their talents!