Toms River, NJ ... The smooth sounds of blues will be buzzing through the air at Huddy Park for the final event on August 22nd (rain date is the following day) in the "Concerts in the Park" series, presented by Downtown Toms River.  

Harmony and excitement will flow through the river when two featured bands take the stage with performances starting at 6:00 p.m.   The legendary Billy Hector Trio, a New Jersey based band with a smooth and a dynamic style all their own, will kick off the night of blues in the park. They will be followed by the Sonny Kenn Band, one of the shore's great unsung blues and rock and roll groups.

Concertgoers can arrive as early as 5 p.m. to enjoy radio station WJRZ entertainment and purchase food and snacks from the concessions while they wait for the featured performances to begin at 6 p.m. All attendees should bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on during the performances.   "Concerts in the Park" is sponsored by The Music Academy, United Water Toms River, Mr. Alan The Original Florist, Comcast, Shore Photography and radio stations WJRZ and the WRAT.  Huddy Park is located at the intersection of Main and Water streets in Downtown Toms River.

Created to encourage tourism and attract area residents to the historic business district of Toms River, "Concerts in the Park" is among several special events scheduled throughout the year by Downtown Toms River (www.downtowntomsriver.com).

Other events include the 4th annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival, September 26th, Cruisin' Downtown, which takes place the second Wednesday of each month through September, and the Farmers Market on Wednesdays through October 28th.  Anyone interested in volunteering with these events can call 732-341-8738.

For more information about "Concerts in the Park", or information for any of the other Downtown Toms River events, visit www.downtowntomsriver.com <http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/>  or call 732-341-8738.