February 26, 2020

The official passing of the torch will happen on Beach, Boogie and Blues Radio Network this Friday, February 28, 2020. Britt Hardy launches his new show at 6:00PM and you can listen to the show on any of these area stations; - 105.9 FM in Greenville - Washington, 102.9 FM in Kinston - Goldsboro, 95.7 FM in New Bern - Morehead City, 101.1 FM Jacksonville - Surf City, 1070 AM - Greenville, NC or online via their website.  Congratulations Britt and we look forward to tuning in, we know you're Dad is proud.

North Carolina
Feb. 26^th – Stepping Out Shag Club Party
Santana’s – Eden
Feb. 27^th – RAYz Deck Party
North Tower
TJ’s Nightlife – Raleigh
Feb. 27^th – Lake Hickory Shag Club Party
J. McCrockery Pub – Hickory
Feb. 28^th – Rock the Forest
Jim Quick and Coastline
Renaissance Center – Wake Forest
Feb. 28^th – Nashville Arts Gala
Breadwine & Blooze Band
Nash County Arts Council – Nashville
Feb. 28^th – Twisters Shag Cub Party
Finish Line – Mooresville
Feb. 28^th – Winston-Salem Shag Club Party
Quality Inn – Winston-Salem
Feb. 28^th – Grand..Grand Opening
Konnection Band
Big Daddy’s – Rougemont
Feb. 28^th – Cat 5
Hot Tin Roof – Hillsborough
Feb. 28^th – Boone Shag Club Lessons
Blowing Rock
Feb. 29^th – Marsha Morgan Band
The Social – Asheville
Feb. 29^th – Mardi Gras Dance
Breadwine & Blooze Band
Rocky Mount Moose – Rocky Mount
Feb. 29^th – The Tonez
73 & Main – Mount Pleasant
Feb. 29^th – Boogie Down with Betty Brown
Loafers Beach Club – Raleigh
Feb. 29^th – The Konnection Band
Shooters Tavern – Henderson
March 1^st – Cory Luetjen Band Acoustic
Old Homeplace Vineyard – Winston-Salem
March 1^st – Judie’s Patio Party Reunion
The Embers feat. Craig Woolard
BoatYard Eats – Cornelius
March 1^st – Shagging Sundays
Garage Tavern – Greensboro


South Carolina
Feb. 26^th – Electric City Shag Club Party
Wild Wings – Anderson
Feb. 26^th – Orangeburg Area Shag Club Party
Wilburs – Santee
Feb. 26^th – Beaufort Shag Club Party
Amvets – Port Royal
Feb. 28^th – Riptide Radio Deck Party
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 28^th – Greater Greenvile Shag Contest
The Spinning Jenny – Greer
Feb. 28^th – Sumter Shag Club Party
Main Street Tavern – Sumter
Feb. 29^th – South Strand Shag Club Party
VFW – Murrells Inlet


Virginia
Feb. 25^th – Roanoke Valley Shag Club Party
Billy’s Barn – Salem
Feb. 26^th – Virginia Beach Shag Club Party
Royal Courtyard – Virginia Beach
Feb. 26^th - Carolina Shag Dance & Lesson
Northern Virginia Shag Club
Arlington – Fairfax Elks Lodge No. 2188
Feb. 26^th – Franklin Shag Club Party
Fred’s Restaurant – Franklin
Feb. 27^th – The Rhondells
Club Midway – Mechanicsville
Feb. 28^th – Boogie on the Bay Shag Social
Big Woody’s - Chesapeake
Feb. 28^th – The Tempations & the Four Tops
Berglund Center – Roanoke
Feb. 28^th – Danville Shag Club Party
Santana’s – Danville
Feb. 29^th – Colonial Shag Club Party
Newport News
March 1^st  – Steve Owens and Summertime
Royal Courtyard – Virginia Beach

 

February 16, 2020

Beach Shag Rhythm and Blues Radio is excited to announce the addition of a new weekly live radio show! Starting Tuesday, February 18th we are ‘’BEACH BOUND AND DOWN with Townsend Link’’! They invite you to join Townsend EVERY Tuesday night from 7-10pm on Beach Shag Rhythm and Blues Radio! You can listen on their website or by downloading the LIVE365 app on your IOS or Android devices! This will be a live weekly show and will play the best in beach music and all your requests! Be sure to give the Beach Bound and Down with Townsend Link Facebook page a “like” so you can stay up to date with all the happenings and send him messages with your requests! Townsend is looking forward to this new venture and is excited to spend his Tuesday’s with you!

Feb. 11^th – Feb. 17, 2020 

North Carolina
Feb. 12^th – Shaggin’ Sundays
Garage Tavern – Greensboro
Feb. 12^th – Shag Club Meet
Steppin’ Out Shag Club – Eden
Feb. 13^th – 16^th – ECSC
Holiday Inn Resort - Wrightsville Beach
Feb. 13^th – RAYz Deck Party
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
TJ’s Night Life – Raleigh
Feb. 13^th – Carolina Shag Lessons
Shatley Blue – Kannapolis
Feb. 14^th – Valentine’s Day Dance
Big Time Band
Burlington Shrine Club – Burlington
Feb. 14^th – Valentine’s Dance
Blackwater Band with DJ Butch Halpin
Clarkton Entertainment Center – Clarkton
Feb. 14^th – Valentine’s Dance
The Castaways
Homestead Steakhouse – Timberlake
Feb. 14^th – Twisters Shag Club Valentine’s Party
Finish Line – Mooresville
Feb. 14^th – HASA Valentine’s Party
Dunn Shrine Club – Dunn
Feb. 14^th – Winston Salem Shag Club Party
Quality Inn – Winston Salem
Feb. 15^th – Brushy Mountain February Dance
with DJ Robbie Leggett
Holiday Inn Express – Wilkesboro
Feb. 15^th – Sandy Beach Shag Club Party
Elks Lodge – Morgantown
Feb. 15^th – Brushy Mountain Shag Club Party
Holiday Inn Express – Wilkesboro
Feb. 15^th – Two Rivers Shag Club Party
Belmont Moose Lodge – Belmont
Feb. 15^th – Boone Shag Club Valentine’s Party
American Legion – Blowing Rock
Feb. 16^th – The Embers feat. Craig Woolard
Pittsboro Roadhouse – Pittsboro

South Carolina
Feb. 12^th – Electric City Shag Club Party
Wild Wings – Anderson
Feb. 12^th – Orangeburg Area Shag Club Party
Wilburs – Santee
Feb. 13^th – Lake Norman SC Chickin’ Pickin’
OD Arcade – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 14^th – Lake Norman SC Chickin’ Pickin’
OD Arcade – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 14^th – Riptide Radio Deck Party
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 14^th – Beach n’ Boogie Weekend
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
Ocean Lakes Family Campground – Myrtle Beach
Feb. 15^th – Beach n’ Boogie Weekend
Legacy Motown Revue
Ocean Lakes Family Campground – Myrtle Beach
Feb. 14^th – Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
Carolina Coast w/ Rhonda McDaniel & Ricky Godfrey
Embassy Suites by Hilton – Greenville
Feb. 14^th – Valentine’s Weekend Getaway
Cat5 Band & DJ Butch Davidson
Spanish Galleon – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 15^th – Valentine’s Weekend Getaway
Band of Oz & DJ Butch Davidson
Spanish Galleon – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 15^th – Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer Gala
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort – Myrtle Beach
Feb. 15^th – Rock Hill Shag Club Valentine’s Party
Ramada – Rock Hill
Feb. 15^th – Lake Norman SC Chickin’ Pickin’
OD Arcade – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 15^th – Lancaster Shag Club Roaring 20’s
Lancaster Moose - Lancaster
Feb. 16^th – The Recollection Band
Wilbur’s Restaurant & Lounge - Santee

Virginia
Feb. 11^th  – Boogie on the Bay Shag Lessons
Big Woody’s – Chespeake
Feb. 12^th - Carolina Shag Dance & Lesson
Northern Virginia Shag Club
Arlington – Fairfax Elks Lodge No. 2188
Feb. 12^th – Virginia Beach Shag Club
Royal Courtyard – Virginia Beach
Feb. 14^th – Shag Club Social
Big Woody’s – Chesapeake
Feb. 14^th – Valentine’s Dance
Soul Intent
Old Beach Tavern – Virginia Beach
Feb. 14^th – Valentine’s Dance
Feature Attraction Band (FAB)
The Dogwood – South Hill
Feb. 14^th – Danville Shag Club Party
Santana’s - Danville
Feb. 15^th – Event Zone Presents
Cat5 Band
Kazim Shriners – Roanoke
Feb. 15^th – Dance
Ocean Breeze Band
Aragona Moose – Virginia Beach
Feb. 15^th – Valentine’s Dance
Soul Intent
Fredericksburg Elks 875 – Fredericksburg
Feb. 15^th – Marvin Gaye & Teddy Pendergrass Tribute
The Tin Pan – Richmond
Feb. 15^th – En’Novation
Visions Dance Club – Richmond
Feb. 17^th – ACSC Summer Workshop Planning Meeting
Zino’s Italian American Rest. – Chesapeake
 

February 10, 2020

The "Keepers of the Dance" contest winners were announced yesterday on the Facebook page for Fat Harold's Beach Club. The contest was held on February 8, 2020 at Fat Harold's Beach Club in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina We've included videos below from various sources shared on social media. The winners are:

JUNIOR DIVISION:

• Jackson and Lizzie Batten
• Tucker Brown and Gracie Pandure
• Trey Henley and Kaylee Bravo
• Jonathan Kemp and Ivy Claire Huett
• Caleb Brown and Loren Cookman
• Maxwell Rusmassell and Adriana Ligget

OPEN DIVISION:

• Kyler Byrum and Krystal Bravo
• Cody Edwards and Jessica Macalhaney
• Austin Pope and Whitney Brown
• Grant Garmon and Kayla Henley
• Nick Weaver and Chase Forrest
• Jeremy Webb and Mandy Holt
• River Harmon and Madelyn Finley

SENIOR DIVISION:

• Gene Pope and Rene Scott
• Bill and Brenda Barber
• Archer and Pat Joyce
• Jim and Dale Hern
• Tony Brown and Loretta MacIntosh
• Tony and Page Payne

Logo Property of Fat Harold's Beach Club

February 10, 2020

The Association of Beach and Shag Club DJ's released their top 50 songs for 2019 on their Facebook page. Thank you as always to the ABSCDJ for compiling the list as they do every year. You can visit their website to learn more about the association and everything they do.

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February 4, 2020

It was one year ago today that Flip Flop Live was officially launched! We never expected to have the success we've been so fortunate to achieve, especially within our first year. Two guys who love Beach Music with one simple idea that has proven to help so many and to fill a void while bridging all aspects of the the lifestyle we cherish. Our initial thought and goal was to simply be your one stop destination for everything Beach Music and that still remains true today but we're expanding on opportunities to reach an even larger base with upcoming plans we have in currently in place.

We've met so many great people while attending various events and so many who approach us and thank us for our work. It's a great feeling knowing that we've helped others who struggled to find the same information we were seeking that prompted us to take the plunge with our idea. No it's no rocket science but we attempt to present everything on a clean, easy to navigate platform allowing you to quickly find the information you're looking for along with quality content and accurate information.

We work daily to find information we feel is important to our visitors along with updating our website with submissions from various sources across three states and we welcome any new submissions. Our industry is alive and well and with support of everyone, we can all make an impact. Help us to continue to build Flip Flop Live around "The Community" by visiting, sharing, submitting information during our quest to make sure we're your one stop destination for "Everything Beach Music. Thank you for all of your support and we do have big things planned and currently in the works and we look forward to releasing this information to you. 

This Week in Beach Music sponsored by the Blackwater on Bluewater Cruise!

Feb. 4^th – Feb. 10, 2020 

North Carolina
Feb. 8^th  – Jammin’ for Jess Benefit
w/ Cat5, Townsend Link,
DJ Justin Rouse and DJ Andy Lucy
Doghouse Tavern - Ayden
Feb. 8^th  – The Ocean Breeze Band
David’s New Red Barn – Edenton
Feb. 8^th  – The Night Move Band
Copperhead Road – Ronda
Feb. 8^th  – The Catalinas
Loafers Beach Club – Raleigh
Feb. 8^th  – Burlington Shag Club Valentine’s
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
40 West Convention Center – Burlington
Feb. 9^th  – 14^th Annual Cabin Fever Throwdown
Steve Owens and Summertime, Band of Oz,
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, Jim Quick
and Coastline, DJ Jimmy Pearce
Hilton Raleigh North Hills – Raleigh
Feb. 9^th  – DJ Chigger Woods
CASA Social
Chatham Area Shag Association – Chapel Hill

South Carolina
Feb. 7^th  – Riptide Radio Deck Party
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 7^th  – Beach Music Shaggers Revue
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
w/ DJ Butch Davidson
American Legion Post 7 – Lexington
Feb. 7^th  – The Castaways Band
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach


Virginia
Feb. 4^th  – Boogie on the Bay Shag Lessons
Big Woody’s – Chespeake
Feb. 5^th - Carolina Shag Dance & Lesson
Northern Virginia Shag Club
Feb. 7^th  – The Original Rhondels
Roger Browns – Portsmouth
Feb. 7^th  – Band of Oz
Club Midway – Mechanicsville
Feb. 7^th  – The Janitors
Uptown Alley – Midlothian
Feb. 8^th  – Steve Owens and Summertime
The Exchange – South Hill
Feb. 8^th  – Motown Legacy Revue
Rock Bridge Hunt Club – Natural Bridge
Feb. 8^th  – K.O.S. Band
For the Love of Music Gala
Science Museum of Virginia – Richmond
Feb. 8^th  – Band of Oz
North Street Press Club – Farmville
Feb. 8^th  – Ron Moody and the Centaurs
The Tin Pan – Richmond

February 3, 2020 - Logos and Photos property of the Hall of Fame Foundation

On February 2, 2020 the Hall of Fame Foundation announced that they've updated their list of current board members which include:

• CHAIRMAN - NICK MATHIS
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - JANET HARROLD
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - RON WHISENANT
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NORFLEET JONES
• GARRETT HAWLEY HUMPHRIES
• KEN AKIN
• EXECUTIVE TREASURE - MARILYN BURRAGE
• MANDY HOLT ROBERTS
• MIKE PACE
• LINDA REEDER
• ROBIN MORLEY
• Website/Facebook Administrator - MAX MADRIN

For information on each member including address and contact information, click here!
For history and facts you can click here!
To visit their website, click here!
Visit their events page - click here!

February 2, 2020 - Logo Property of the Competitive Shaggers Association

The Competitive Shaggers Association announced the results of the Charleston Shag Classic held January 31st and February 1st 2020. You will find the results below along with the post from their Facebook page. 

Junior 2 3 Couples Danced
1 Grayson Free and Bethany Forrest
2 Conrad Haas and Brianna Taylor
3 Ryan Dabbs and Madison Roberts

Newcomer 3 Couples Danced
1 Tony Caruso and Kim Caruso
2 Richard Dodd and Linda Cooper
3 Guy Lamb and Jerry Lamb

Amateur 9 Couples Danced
1 Hampton Cobb and Judy Cobb (2nd win, moves to Novice)
2 Tony Hiott and Lynn Stocker
3 Gary Doran and Becky Doran
4 Woody Best and Susan Glenn
5 James Bryant and Leah Bryant
6. Robin Wilson and Dottie Wilson

Novice 7 Couples Danced
1 Alex Longest and Ashton Cox (4th win, moved to Pro)
2 Wes Williamson and Carmen Vaughn
3 Gerald Medford and Debbie Brooks
4 Tony Payne and Page Payne
5 Rick Hahn and Jo Simokat
6 Donnie Sanders and Kelly Sanders
7 Tommy Manibusan and Alexis Caronis

Pro 7 Couples Danced
1 Jeremy Webb and Mandy Holt
2 John Roberts and Hanna Roberts
3 Steve Woodard and Jill Woodard
4 Jim Hern and Dale Hern
5 Bryan Renn and Kim Renn
6 Archer Joyce and Pat Joyce
7 Norman Aldredge and Brittany Austin