On Sunday, February 19th, critically acclaimed songwriter Wille Nile and local songwriter Joe D’Urso will perform in a co-bill concert at the Acoustic Café Music Series in Park Ridge, sharing an afternoon of songs and stories. 

The performance will take place at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, 25 Fremont Avenue in Park Ridge. The show begins at 2:00 pm, doors open at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund for St. Vincent's in Vallieres, Haiti, Our Lady of Mercy's twinning parish.  For more information or to purchase tickets, call 201-573-0718 or visit www.cafeacoustic.org.

The New York Times called Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." His album “Streets Of New York” was hailed as “a platter for the ages” and he’s been called "a one-man Clash" (UNCUT) and his critically acclaimed albums have gotten rave reviews around the world. Bono, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, Adam Duritz and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. Willie Nile is a songwriters’ songwriter and his live performances are legendary. He has toured across the U.S. opening for The Who at the personal request of the band. He has performed with Ringo Starr, Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen and many more. 

His latest release, “The Innocent Ones” made many Best of 2011 lists including Rolling Stone & USA Today. www.willienile.com

Joe D'Urso, a Rockland County native and now Park Ridge resident, has released 12 CD/records since 1991 with his band, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan. Joe, solo and with band, has performed in 25 countries since 1993. His CD release in 2000 "Rock & Roll Station" was selected for the Grammy nomination process and JD&SC were chosen by House of Blues Concerts as house band for the 100th Anniversary Harley Davidson's Open Road World Tour that saw JD&SC as the only independent band on a tour that included Bob Dylan, Kid Rock, Aerosmith, Tim McGraw and many other great American artists. Joe is on the Board of Directors for Light of Day, Pinkfest and WHYHunger. Joe recently relaunched the legendary music company, CBGB, and continues to record and tour internationally. JD&SC's new CD will be released in October 2012. www.jdcaravan.com