Former 'Idol' Contestant Playing Free Show at Patchogue Theatre

More free country music coming to the in April was announced at Monday's Patchogue Village Board of Trustees meeting.

Following JVC Broadcasting's previous success with their in September, the company is now going to bring Casey James, of American Idol fame, and Lisa Matassa to the theatre on April 17. The company's My Country 96.1 FM website said that the band, "The Farm" will also perform.

"It's going to be a lot of fun. The Vince Gill show was done the same way and had a full house," Dep. Mayor Jack Krieger said.

While most tickets will be given away through the radio station, Krieger said that 100 tickets will be available to village residents through .

Krieger said that interested residents should visit Village Hall with proof such as a bill or other document with a home address.

JVC Broadcasing is also bringing Pablo Montero to the theatre on April 1 under their La Nueva radio station, and comedian Mario Cantone under their Party 105.3 station on April 13. Unlike the country show, tickets for Montero and Cantone are not free and start at $42 and $25 respectively.