Guys Without Ties performs free concert Thursday in Boardman Park

YOUNGSTOWN — Guys Without Ties, a local cover band, has played concerts at an array of venues ranging from Youngstown State University tailgate parties to a funeral to a nudist camp.

Dale Janus, the band’s bass player and a founding member, said the funeral was “just like another typical family party, except the guest of honor wasn’t there.” The nudist camp is an annual gig in Darlington, Pa. — the band remains clothed, though the audience is nude, Bob Matasay, the band’s drummer, said.

One of Matasy’s favorite Guys Without Ties concerts took place during Mass at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown. “The acoustics were unbelievably great,” he said.

The band’s members live across the Mahoning Valley and are a staple at community events. They will play a free concert in Boardman Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, as part of Boardman’s Music in the Park concert series.

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