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Ocean County Library hosts Patriot Day concert with Gary Nokes

originally published: 08/11/2022

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In celebration of Patriot Day, vocalist/acoustic guitarist Gary Nokes will perform a live concert on Wednesday, September 7, at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch.  The concert begins at 6:30pm. Gary will perform a selection of traditional and contemporary patriotic songs in Mancini Hall.

He is familiar to Shore concertgoers through performances with the Lamplighters, the Francis Albert Band, the Ragtimers, Ocean County String Band, Top Hat String Band, and numerous rock and jazz ensembles.

He tailors more than 800 songs in his repertoire for all ages, and provides themed entertainment and music therapy in many Ocean County senior communities and assisted-living centers. 

Registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free program. The Toms River Branch is at 101 Washington Street. For more information, call (732) 349-6200.     




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