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Free Concert: Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot

This Friday, June 26th, enjoy an evening with Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot as the the Ocean Isle Beach Free Concert Series continues!

GARY LOWDER & SMOKIN’ HOT are known as a Soul, R&B party band based out of North Myrtle Beach , SC. Their musical repertoire covers decades of hits from your favorite artists and genres of music including soul, rhythm & blues, funk, reggae, jazz standards, country, 50, 60’s and Carolina Beach Music.

In addition of performing some the most current hits that are topping the charts today, the group has had many successful chart topping hits on local radio and internet stations across North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. Gary Lowder & SMOKIN’ HOT….. are comprised of multi-talented musicians who have come together to produce incredible performances each and every time they take the stage.  

Carolina Beach Music Awards! The Carolina Beach Music Association awarded Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot with “CD OF THE YEAR” in 2013 at the Alabama Theater, Title : Soul Therapy In 2014, the group was nominated for “GROUP OF THE YEAR”.

In 2015 Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot were nominated for thirteen Carolina Beach Music Awards, with J.K. Loftin, group guitarist, being honored with “ENGINEER OF THE YEAR”. In 2016 Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot were nominated for 6 CBMA Awards, including Male Vocalist (G. Lowder), Group Album (Playin’ With Fire 2) Entertainer (G. Lowder), Engineer & Producer (J.K.Loftin-Playin’ With Fire 2), Collaboration or Duo (G. Lowder & Marsha Morgan,”Too Many Tears”.

 

 

The sun is out, the fun is back, and the “Bands by the Beach” are once again ready to rock, groove, swing and swoon their way through the soundtrack of your perfect summer!
Full series information, concert dates, and scheduled bands are listed below, along with a calendar. Start making your plans NOW to join the “Bands by the Beach” in what is sure to be a great sounding summer! The Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert Series is back with its usual roster of beach music, shag, oldies, and rock and roll.

All concerts take place at Town Center Park, 11 East 2nd St. on Ocean Isle Beach, and best of all they’re FREE!

Join us every Friday night from 6:30 pm to 8 pm!

The Town of Ocean Isle Beach has announced the full concert line-up for the 2026 Peggy Hughes Summer Concert Series! *Heading to the Summer Concerts? Free parking is available at Town Center Park (11 E. Second St) and 5 W. Third Street after 5pm (concert days ONLY). Parking is also available at the Museum for $5.00. Link for PARKING MAP (2 page document) Link for Parking Info FAQS