Bernie Williams to perform in Ridge Hill concert series

Tuesday June 19, 2012 2:01 PM By Taylor Bacic

Photo credit: Newsday, 2009 / Audrey C. Tiernan | FRIDAY: BERNIE WILLIAMS

Bernie Williams describes his music as "kind of jazzy" with Latin percussion influences. He plays (with his band) at Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.
>> Read our Bernie Williams interview

Former Yankees player Bernie Williams and his all-star band are among the acts set to perform in Ridge Hill's first outdoor concert series.

The free concerts, which launched June 9 and run through Aug. 24 at the Yonkers mall, start at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Each show features a performance by a local Westchester artist chosen by radio station 103.9 WFAS-FM, followed by the headlining group. Guests are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for the shows, which take place in Ridge Hill’s Town Square, or they can grab a seat and a meal at the Brio Tuscan Grille or The Cheesecake Factory, both of which offer outdoor seating on either side of the square.

Complete concert schedule:

Wednesday, June 27: Abraxas The Santana Experience
Monday, July 16: Bernie Williams and his all-star band
Friday, July 27: Oh What a Night! A musical tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Wednesday, Aug. 8: Brass Transit plays the music of Chicago
Wednesday, Aug. 15: “You Can Close Your Eyes” The Definitive James Taylor Tribute Group
Friday, Aug. 24 (4 p.m.): Family Night Out with Yosi & The Superdads (kids’ rock band)
and Jukebox Heroes Live (6 p.m.)

IF YOU GO:

What: Westchester’s Ridge Hill Summer Concert Series

Where: Westchester’s Ridge Hill, Town Square, One Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers; 914-207-2900; westchestersridgehill.com; free 

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