WOKQ’s Acoustic Country by the Sea Was a Night We Will Never Forget

WOW. Just wow! I have never attended an event quite like Acoustic Country by the Sea at the Blue Ocean Music Hall. We love hosting these unique and memorable events for our listeners and clients. And the fact that we and our friends at the Blue Ocean Music Hall raised over $5,000 for the Surfrider Foundation - New Hampshire Chapter is what local radio is all about.

If you are not familiar with the Surfrider Foundation, they do local beach cleanups, test our ocean water quality all year round, and sustaining marine and coastal ecosystems. You don't have to be a surfer to care about our ocean! Give them a follow on Facebook and learn more about how you can help.

Our friend Isaiah Bennet set the tone for the evening by opening with some original music from his new album Grow Up Fine. We love his soulful voice and overall vibe! He is performing all over this great state between now and the first of the year. Check out his packed show schedule here.

After that, our storytellers hit the stage. We had Conner Smith, Hayley Witters, Tyler Braden, and Joe Nichols. What I loved about the night was that each performer's vocals and approach to country music was so different. It was also really fun to watch them experience each other's music. They are so supportive!

Highlights: When Conner sang his catchy song "Learn From It", it made us all reminisce about our own youth. Hayley sang her newest single "Everything She Ain't", and the audience joined in with every word. Tyler brought the crowd to their feet with his performance of "Try Losing One". You don't see a standing ovation in these events too often, but he earned that one. And OF COURSE they ended the night with what's arguably Joe's most popular song, "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off", which had everyone dancing in their chairs. All in all, it was a great success, and we can't wait to do it all again next year.

A big thank you again to our artists who performed, the Blue Ocean Music Hall for having us, and all of our listeners and clients who made the night so special. We love ya!