Rock Back in Time: ‘The 1950’s Experience’ at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

SURF CITY – See what audiences far and wide are raving about as you’re transported to a golden period in American culture. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch is pleased to present singer-musician Kevin Grace’s powerful, musical one-man show “The 1950’s Experience,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 26.

The acclaimed baritone’s visual presentation, stylistically spot-on vocals and amazing musical skills will place you in the middle of the unforgettable era of Doo-Wop harmonies and Rock ‘n Roll hits, accompanied by background vocals and instrumentation that he meticulously performed and recorded.

Kevin’s tour de force performance is the current chapter of an impressive career that spans opera, musical theater and oratorio in dozens of major venues throughout the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Annenberg Center. He connects with fans and followers through his website and social media including Facebook and YouTube.

This program is part of OCL’s system-wide 100th Anniversary Celebration sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 2001 to enhance services and opportunities offered to all Library users. Members undertake a variety of fundraising and grant-writing efforts in support of OCL services, programs and facilities. 

The Friends of the Island Library, volunteers who support the Library through programs, fundraisers and advocacy, generously sponsor this program. New members are always welcome. Application forms are available at all Library branches and reading centers and the OCL website.

Please register at tinyurl.com/OclLbi50s to attend this free program. For more information, visit or call the OCL Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City (609) 494-2480. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.

OCL turns 100 this year and you’re why we’re celebrating! See details on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, Pinterest and www.theoceancountylibrary.org.