LIBERTY – In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Liberty Library Music Café begins its 2026 musical season on Thursday, March 19th with “a shotta life” from Tom “Tommy” Gardner, lead singer and guitarist of The Hooley Shooters. 

Back by popular demand, Gardner will be playing a wide selection of classic Irish pub songs, from Fiddler’s Green to Molly Malone, Galway Girl to Finnegans Wake. Many songs will feature a sing-along component. A singer and songwriter, Tom Gardner is also the founder of Uncle Brothers which has written and performed music for children throughout the region. His music for children has won a Parents Choice Award, as well as a Children’s Music Web Award.

Irish music lovers won’t want to miss this lively performance! Due to the popularity of the library’s live music events, registration is required. This free presentation will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 PM at the Liberty Public Library at 189 North Main Street, Liberty, NY 12754. For more information and registration, please call the library at (845)292-6070 or see the events calendar at libertypubliclibrary.org.