Arts & Entertainment
Verona's Piano Man Appears at Civic Center Wednesday
Bobby Lynch will perform 'The Greats of the 88s' as part of Concerts in the Square.
Bobby Lynch’s performance schedule has him traveling almost every night of the week for shows at such venues as Martell’s Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant, Margaritaville’s at the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, and the Empire Casino in Yonkers.
On Wednesday, Lynch, 32, returns to his hometown of Verona for Concerts in the Square, a free concert in the Civic Center starting at 7 p.m.
The Pine Brook resident has opened for Train, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, AC/DC, ZZ Top, Barenaked Ladies, Adam Lambert, The Foo Fighters, 38 Special and Def Leppard. His original music can be heard in commercials, films and on the radio.
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In addition to the Bobby Lynch Band, he leads an Elton John Tribute act called Bobby and the Jets.
This week, he'll perform what he calls "The Greats of the 88s" (number of keys on a piano) — a concert of songs by Elton John, as well as Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Little Richard and other keyboard legends.
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I started when I was 4. My parents had an upright player piano and I used to learn that way. At 7, I started taking lessons from Verona resident Doug Kistner.
What drew you to this style of music?
I simply love playing the piano so I wanted to do a tribute to my favorite artists, such as Elton, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Little Richard, Ray Charles to name a few.
Is this the first time you play for a crowd in Verona?
I played two years ago in Verona with my Elton John Tribute Bobby & The Jets and it was great. About as hot as it is going to be Wednesday, too. Show was great. Kind of funny playing on the HB lawn, too. Spent many years in detention there! Haha.
Are you excited or nervous to play in your hometown?
It's gonna be a blast. Can't wait.
What is your ultimate dream?
My dream is to continue making a living playing music.
Anything else you want to tell us?
My keyboard player Doug Kistner, who as I mentioned was my first keyboard teacher, will be playing the show as well. He still resides in Verona with his three kids.
Learn more about the home-grown talent on www.bobbylynch.com.
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