The Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College presents musical artist Seán Dagher in concert on Saturday, March 1 at 3 p.m. in the Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre (Building #12). The performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.
Dagher is widely known for his recordings for the Assassin’s Creed video game series, including “Black Flag,” His renditions of sea shanties and other songs from the games have been streamed some 70 million times. His “Shanty of the Week” video series receives thousands of views each week and has a loyal worldwide following.
Seán will take the audience on a seaward journey through work songs interspersed with a few sea-themed ballads, accompanied by Seán on Irish bouzouki. Audiences will be invited to sing the “crew” responses to some of the most popular songs in the genre, bringing everyone together for a community experience of singing and hollering. No previous shanty-singing experience is necessary!
Admission is $24 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. For tickets, visit grunincenter.org or call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500.