Third Thursday Concert Series opens June 20
Kingsley Ibeneche brings his Soul Experimental music to the library July 18 as part of the Atlantic City Free Public Library's Third Thursday Concert Series. The series, which began in June, is held on the third Thursday of each month through September. All shows are free and begin at 5 p.m. Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3112, for sponsorship opportunities and more information.
The Third Thursday Concert Series since 2016
• Driftwood Soldier on Thursday, June 20, at 5 p.m. – Finding an identity in the storytelling aspect of traditional folk, Driftwood Solider infuses everything from thumping blues to the punk music of its adolescence, expressed through the mandolin, melodic bass stylings and junk percussion — a suitcase, a license plate snare and “the Jangler,” a bottle cap tambourine contraption – into its music. Click here to watch a clip from their performance.
• Kingsley Ibeneche on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. – Kingsley Ibeneche dropped his first ever EP in May 2017 titled “CHi”, a work that delivers a range of dynamic tones, and explores hip-hop and folk beats. Combining his love of music and dance, Kingsley makes Soul-Experimental music that fuses his physically charged sounds with his melodic and fluid movements.
• Geri Oliver on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m. – Geri Oliver is a vocalist making her way across the Philadelphia jazz scene, wooing and wowing audiences and musicians with her sultry sound. The attention she is getting from musical colleagues and the comments of the listening public assures her of a promising future as a performing songstress specializing in jazz.
• Originaire on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. – Entwining soulful strings with sweetly blended male/female vocals, Originaire captivates audiences with heartfelt original songs performed with engaging chemistry and seamless musical precision. The group’s performances including everything from rousing, foot-stomping refrains to raw heart tugging ballads interspersed with candid banter and anecdotes reflective of the band’s unique chemistry and experiences.
The Third Thursday Concert Series since 2016
• Driftwood Soldier on Thursday, June 20, at 5 p.m. – Finding an identity in the storytelling aspect of traditional folk, Driftwood Solider infuses everything from thumping blues to the punk music of its adolescence, expressed through the mandolin, melodic bass stylings and junk percussion — a suitcase, a license plate snare and “the Jangler,” a bottle cap tambourine contraption – into its music. Click here to watch a clip from their performance.
• Kingsley Ibeneche on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. – Kingsley Ibeneche dropped his first ever EP in May 2017 titled “CHi”, a work that delivers a range of dynamic tones, and explores hip-hop and folk beats. Combining his love of music and dance, Kingsley makes Soul-Experimental music that fuses his physically charged sounds with his melodic and fluid movements.
• Geri Oliver on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m. – Geri Oliver is a vocalist making her way across the Philadelphia jazz scene, wooing and wowing audiences and musicians with her sultry sound. The attention she is getting from musical colleagues and the comments of the listening public assures her of a promising future as a performing songstress specializing in jazz.
• Originaire on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. – Entwining soulful strings with sweetly blended male/female vocals, Originaire captivates audiences with heartfelt original songs performed with engaging chemistry and seamless musical precision. The group’s performances including everything from rousing, foot-stomping refrains to raw heart tugging ballads interspersed with candid banter and anecdotes reflective of the band’s unique chemistry and experiences.
 Driftwood Soldier on June 20 |
 Kingsley Ibeneche on July 18 |
 Geri Oliver on Aug. 15 |
 Originaire on Sept. 19 |