 Friday, February 26 2021
Larry Edwards, Chairmen of the Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame announced the following on the Association of Beach and Shag Club DJs Facebook page earlier today.
"The 2021 Beach Music Deejay Hall Of Fame inductions will be held Saturday, Feb. 27th at 11AM in the lobby of the OD Resort Hotel. All are welcome to attend. We also plan to have a public ceremony at Fat Harold’s Beach Club during the Fall 2021 SOS event at North Myrtle Beach." 2021 Regular Hall of Fame inductees: Claude Collins and Brent Rhyne
Honorary inductees: Jim Bowers and Hayes Jewelers
 Thursday, February 11 2021
From Larry Edwards - Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame
Congratulations are in order to Brent Rhyne of Myrtle Beach, SC and Claude Collins of North Myrtle Beach on their election to the Regular Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame this year. Also congratulations to Jim Bowers of Charleston, SC and Hayes Jewelers of Lexington, NC on being elected to the Honorary Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame. All will be inducted at Fat Harold’s Beach Club during the next major shag event here in North Myrtle Beach.
Thanks to DJ Hall of Fame members Eddie Anderson and Jim Rose along with H.G. Worley, Jr. who assisted in the voting process.
Larry Edwards
Chairman, Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame
 Sunday, January 31 2021
Lake Life Live Concert Series announced their 2021 lineup last night on the Saturday Night House Party with DJ Andy Lucy on Flip Flop Live Radio. Dale Hite joined Andy to release the anticipated entertainment schedule that will kickoff in May in Virginia's online lakeside town in Clarksville, Virginia. If you're interested in attending, we have all of the details available for you here on Flip Flop Live. We'd like to thank Lake Life Live for including us as they do each and every year and we're so proud to be a sponsor of such a great event. They were nominated in 2020 for the "Concert Series of the Year" by the Carolina Beach Music Academy. 2021 Lineup May 1, 2021 June 5, 2021 July 3, 2021 August 7, 2021 September 5, 2021 October 2, 2021  Wednesday, January 27 2021
This evening we learned of the passing of Hugh "Chuck" Williams from Newport News, Virginia. According to the information we've received, he passed away at 7:17PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. On any given night you'd find Chuck performing with the Fat Ammons Band or the Rhondels up and down the east coast. On his Facebook page on the about me section he wrote: " I can't seem to quit this music stuff. I wish things would pick up though. The less I gig the more I have to practice." Jim Stoudemire also commenting: "I just learned tonight of the passing of a good friend. Chuck Williams and I worked together in Fat Ammons Band from 2001-2003 though he was there a much longer time. He was a very talented musician, performer and writer. A lot of sax players do the "two horns at a time thing" but Chuck did it in such a rhythmic way that it stood above what anyone else did. I'll miss seeing and hearing him play but I'll also miss the stories and history. Many times when I would ask a question he would answer with something like "yeah, that's how I learned to play sax upside down on a trapeze!" Along with Fat Ammons Band, Chuck played several years with blues guitarist, Albert Collins as well as The Rhondels. His talent and his friendship will surely be missed! Thinking of Denise and hoping she finds comfort in the coming times."
 Monday, January 25 2021
Our community received more news that Jon Lee, keyboardist of Shag Attack had passed away. We extend our deepest condolences to Jon's family and friends. One memory that we read was from his band mate, Darryl Mcdaniel that reads: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and band mate, keyboardist Jon Lee of SHAG ATTACK. It has been a pleasure and honor to have you over my left shoulder all these years. Rest in peace, brother." Once we learn of any planned services we will be sure to update this page.  Monday, January 25 2021
We read the sad news of the passing of Bobby Garland Simmons and we send our condolences to his family and friends during this time. We've read several posts about Bobby including the Carolina Beach Music Academy which posted; "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Bobby Simmons. A wonderful and talented musician and friend left us last night to be in the beach paradise in heaven. He donated the instruments that we got signed and auctioned off each year at the CBMA's. Fly High Bobby Simmons."
Mr. Simmons was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of the Music Maker in Easley, South Carolina having operated that business since 2009. He was a keyboard player, having played with several local bands throughout the Southeast. Mr. Simmons was an avid outdoorsman and had turned his home with Lynn into a hunting lodge. He was a member of the Anderson Electric City Shag Club and was known for his steps and his warm hugs. Bobby never met a stranger. He enjoyed camping and travel. A chapel service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM located at 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made on behalf of the family to the Alzheimers Association located at 4124 Clemson Blvd, Suite L Anderson, SC 29621. Phone 1-864-224-3045 or Meals on Wheels of Greenville located at 15 Oregon Street Greenville, SC 29605. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Simmons family. Online condolences may be made on the funeral home website. FAMILY
 Monday, January 25 2021
Beach Waves Radio launches a brand new internet radio station effective February 1, 2021. Co-owners, Townsend Link (Elizabethtown, NC), Scott Walker (Grantham, NC), and Ben Morris (Bristol, TN), are excited for the launch. Beach Waves Radio will provide streaming music and radio shows 24/7/365 specializing in Carolina Beach Music and classic soul. The Beach Waves Radio app is available to download from the Google Play Store (Android) and the Apple App Store (Apple IOS). Beach Waves Radio will provide a mixture of live and syndicated shows that will play everything from the classic beach anthems to the latest releases from your favorite bands. “We are excited to bring something new to the table. We plan to provide live events, specialty shows, in-depth artist spotlights, and much more once things get back to normal”, Link says. Townsend Link is the host of Beach Bound & Down every Tuesday night from 7-10pm. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to bring Beach Music radio to new parts of the country featuring live remote broadcasts to areas in East Tennessee, for audiences that haven’t had that opportunity in the recent past but are clamoring for it”, says Morris. Ben Morris is the host of Highway 17 every Monday night from 8-11pm. “I’m most excited to change the Carolina Beach Music radio game with my 2 friends”, Walker says. Scott Walker is the host of Thursday Night Beach Therapy every Thursday from 8-10pm. For more information on the station and shows you can visit as of February 1, 2020 their website and visit and follow Beach Waves Radio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 Wednesday, January 20 2021
It's time to celebrate the ones we allow in our homes daily, during our travels and those who support the industry we love. Beach Music is comprised of a diverse group of DJs that keep our favorite songs alive and for that we say thank you. They bring us the hottest new tracks while at the same time bringing back old memories with the classic music we cherish. Share and give your favorite DJs a shoutout today on their social media pages or give them a call on-air and thank them for everything they do. Without the DJs and stations many artists and/or bands wouldn't be able to do what they love every single day and they're an extremely important part of every genre of music, however none can compare to the ones we have in Beach Music. Love to all of our DJ friends and thank you from Flip Flop Live!
Information from National Day Calendar Each year National Disc Jockey Day recognizes the DJs playing the music and spinning the records. The observance takes place annually on January 20th. A disc jockey, or DJ for short, is a person who plays recorded music either on the radio or at a club or event. The first disc jockey was an experiment on the airwaves. In 1909, sixteen-year-old Ray Newby was a student under the supervision of Charles “Doc” Herrold at Herrold College of Engineering and Wireless. He played the first records over the airwaves before the word disc jockey even existed. What started as an experiment from the Garden City Bank Building where the college was located in San Fernando, California, was soon being replicated by radio broadcasters across the country. Initially, Newby primarily broadcast his news, music, and entertainment live. It wasn’t until 25 years later that radio commentator Walter Winchell coined the term disc jockey. Today, contemporary DJs play music from vinyl to digital. Regardless of the medium they use, the term disc jockey still applies. Hip-hop DJs became popular in the late 70s and 80s using multiple turntables and using the turntables themselves as an instrument to alter the music. Mobile DJs often act as the master of ceremonies at events or parties directing the evening’s activities.  Sunday, January 17 2021
BigTime announced on January 14, 2021 to be on the lookout for their new single: "Where Did the Party Go". DJs this weekend started spinning the new song so be sure to call your favorite DJs and stations and request it. Their post also advised that the song has been submitted to CDBaby and other streaming services. We've included a copy of the band's post that was made on Facebook.
Posted by BigTime on Thursday, 14 January 2021  Wednesday, January 13 2021
January 13, 2021 marks twelve years for Beach Boogie and Blues radio. Owned by Curtis media group, they host a varriety of programing including the Beach Music shows that we all love. The DJ's which include: Allen Vick, Britt Hardy, Fred Rouse, Justin Rouse, Shaun Lamm and Jerry Hill and features like their "Funky Fridays" and "Motivations with Gloria". Their website states: "A very important part of our radio station are the specialty shows you can hear on the weekends. These shows are hosted by DJ’s that like you….LOVE Beach Boogie and Blues." You can connect with them by using the links below which include: their website, app and social media pages. We send our special birthday greetings to everyone at Beach Boogie and Blues and with the Curtis Media Group. - Visit their website Ways to listen: |
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