Critically Acclaimed Children’s Performer, Bill Harley, Comes to Lincroft to Perform a Benefit Concert
On Friday, April 22, at 7:30 pm, nationally renowned and critically acclaimed children’s singer and writer Bill Harley comes to St. Leo the Great Church in Lincroft to entertain children of all ages including their parents. The church, which has generously donated the use of their Arts and Athletic Center for this benefit, is located at Newman Springs Rd and Hurley’s Lane. Tickets are currently on sale for $12.00 per person and can be obtained at the Lincroft Home Center on Route 520 (next to Dunkin Donuts) or by calling 732-861-5509.      This event is being sponsored by Super Foodtown of Red Bank a Division of Food Circus Supermarkets Inc. and presented by the Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA). Proceeds of the concert will fund improvements to the Lincroft Village Green, a new park located in the center of the Lincroft village. (Photo by Susan Wilson)

    LVGA entertainment coordinator, Linda Lintz was very excited to arrange for Bill Harley’s concert in Lincroft. She exclaims, “My kids have grown up on Bill Harley. We have most of his CDs, which have transformed many a long car ride into a most pleasurable family experience. That is the beauty of his performance; it isn’t just for little kids. Everyone can relate to his stories.”

     Bill Harley has performed for twenty years throughout the United States, delighting two generations of children and their families. He has garnered awards for all of his eighteen recordings, including two Grammy nominations. He is also the author of several children’s books, which have met the same success as his music. He is also a regular commentator on National Public Ratio’s, All Things Considered. Learn more about Bill Harley at www.billharley.com.

     Coined the “Mark Twain of Contemporary kids music” by Entertainment Weekly, Bill Harley’s concerts offer a unique blend of catchy tunes, clever lyrics and story telling that will bring a chuckle and recognition of everyday life to every audience member. You are guaranteed to leave his performance with a tune reverberating in your head and on your lips. He has amassed a loyal following, and fans will be traveling to Middletown from out of state to catch his performance. Community members are encouraged to purchase their tickets early, although they will be sold at the door the day of the performance if any seats remain.

     Mr. Harley will be staying in Middletown the week prior to his concert, conducting PTA sponsored enrichment programs at three area schools. The Courtyard by Marriott, in Lincroft, has gratuitously provided his overnight accommodations in support of LVGA endeavors.