Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Ronald Watson as well as to the members of Smokin' Hot during this time. In a post on social media earlier this evening, Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot made the following announcement: "No words can express our sadness right now ..Gary R Lowder and I received the worst possible news a few minutes ago about our amazing Sax player passed away last night RON WATSON . We are devastated, and heartbroken beyond words.... Please keep his wife Theresa and his family/friends in your prayers. Ron had just retired in July of this year and had recently recorded some new music he was so excited about. The SMOKIN HOT FAMILY will truly miss our RON ..he was just not our Sax player he was FAMILY ....WE LOVE YOU RON ..Fly Hi our sweet friend and brother"

Obituary and service information for Ronald can be found here!

We've included the original post below from the band's Facebook page along with a video that was shared on Gary's Facebook page.

We'd like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family of Phil Laughlin and also to the Rick Strickland Band. In a post earlier this evening the band posted the following: " It is with great sadness to share that our long time friend, RSB guitarist and the best RSB Chaplin we've ever had, Phil Laughlin, passed away today at 3pm. But we rejoice knowing that right now he is with Jesus and is perfectly healed. Heaven has surely gained a true angel, and one heck of a guitar player. We will miss you terribly Phil. Please join us in lifting his wife Sherry and their family in your prayers today and in the coming days. Last week, Rick & I visited with Phil & Sherry, and I asked him what was his favorite performance he'd ever played. He said last year with us at the 2019 Cammys. This photo is from that performance."

We've included the band's original post below and to read the obituary and for service information please visit: Omega Funeral Service

Photo is property of FotozbyRickie

Earlier today Jim Quick and Coastline released a promo video that was produced by Ben Brown Multimedia and Coastline guitarist, Casey Meyer. You can see the video below!  Their post stated: "Jim Quick and Coastline is so excited to bring this video to everyone! Ben Brown Multimedia and our own Casey Meyer produced this video shortly before the whole world shut down. Up until now there hasn't seemed to be an appropriate time to share it. Due to the pandemic, we miss seeing a lot of our Coastline Crazies, but we look forward to many many more years of Coastline Time!"

Promotional Video:

In a Facebook post Lesa Hudson shared the following: "Asking our RSB NATION to cover our RSB bandmates and dear friends, Phil Laughlin and Sherry Davis Laughlin, in prayer. Sherry just shared the post below on her facebook page. But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. Psalm 141:8"

We send our prayers to Phil, Sherry and the entire family during this time. We've included their original posts below and please keep them in prayer at this time.

We teamed up with the Cindy Hite Memorial Golf Tournament last year and what a success it was and we're back and ready to do it again this year. With COVID, the 2020 event will be a little different but they've come up with some unique ideas. Read below about the organizers, the charity and the cause and you will find other links to their website, raffle information etc.

Who is MCCA?
Mecklenburg County Cancer Association (MCCA) has a mission to provide a channel through which the generosity of county residents, businesses and others, can financially assist cancer patients within Mecklenburg County in their efforts to combat cancer.

Their Goal:

Visit their website!

Listen LIVE on Friday, October 16, 2020 from 7-10 PM on Flip Flop Live Radio with
DJ Andy Lucy and Jonathan "JJ" Sharpe. You can download the Flip Flop Live app
and listen right on your phone or tablet. The winners will be announced throughout
the show!

In a Facebook post moments ago the Junior Shag Association announced that the last remaining original board member of the JSA is stepping down from his position. The announcement also mentioned that "he and his wife Lisa West will continue to be a vital part of Junior SOS."  We've included the original post for you below along with a link to their website and Facebook page. 

Junior Shag Association Website
JSA Facebook Page

Back in October of 2019 we told you about a scheduled upcoming exhibit in May of 2020 at the North Carolina Museum of History. On September 25, 2020, WRAL News published a story on the now open exhibit showcasing "Beach Music". You can view the video below and we've also included links to the museum's website.

Museum Website
Museum Facebook Page

Photo is property of the North Carolina Museum of History

Lulu does a great job in this news story from WBMF!
 

Like everything else in 2020, the Carolina Beach Music Awards weekend is no exception. Below you will find information pertaining to the awards weekend November 14th and 15th. There are some planned changes also coming in 2021 thanks to requests from attendees.

Saturday November 14, 2020
Industry Awards LIVE from HOTO's
3:00 PM on 94.9FM The Surf

Sunday, November 15, 2020
2020 CBMA Awards LIVE from HOTO's
3:00PM on 94.9FM The Surf

Click here to read the entire newsletter from the Carolina Beach Music Academy!

You should've received a couple of emails from the Carolina Beach Music Academy earlier today concerning the 2020 ballots. We received our first message at 1:00PM advising that the ballot links would be sent later today. We received our ballots shortly after 5:00PM so be sure to check your email account. Also be sure to check your spam or junk folders and you can also add "vote@cbmaballot" to your trusted email address list.

Good luck to all of the nominees, it has certainly been a tough year with many changes however the Beach Music community is strong and hopefully by 2021 we'll be back to normal.