March 15, 2020

The CDC updated their recommendation for large gatherings earlier this evening. See the information below that was found on their website. 

Guidance as of 3/15/2020
Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only by organizations and communities but also by individuals.

Therefore, CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.

Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and social distancing.  When feasible, organizers could modify events to be virtual.

This recommendation does not apply to the day to day operation of organizations such as schools, institutes of higher learning, or businesses. This recommendation is made in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus.  This recommendation is not intended to supersede the advice of local public health officials.

March 14, 2020

Hip Pocket announced on their Facebook page earlier today that Jaron Bradley “Breeze” (Drummer) is no longer with the band. We wish Breeze the best of luck on his future endeavor and we look forward to hearing what's next from him and Hip Pocket. 

From WBTV

(WBTV) - Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order to halt mass gatherings in North Carolina for an indefinite period of time to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Cooper identifies a mass gathering of 100 or more people.

For everyone venturing out, be sure to follow the recommended guidelines to keep yourself safe. 

How would you like to win a pair of tickets to the first annual "Shaggin' for a Cause" event
in South Hill, Virginia? If you know the answer to the following question, click the link below
to the contest page. 

What does the acronym "C.B.M.A." stand for?  **Hint** You can find a link with the answer
somewhere on our homepage.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ANSWER!

North Carolina

Tues. March 10^th
Shag Class
BrioLive Ballroom – Concord

Wed. March 11^th – Live Music
ACC Men’s Basketball Tailgate
The Embers feat. Craig Woolard
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Greensboro

Thurs. March 12^th – Live Music
RAYz Deck Party
Steve Owens and Summertime
TJ’S Night Life – Raleigh

Sat. March 14^th – Live Music
St. Paddy’s Day Weekend Party
Cat5 Band
Copperhead Road – Ronda

Sat. March 14^th
Sandhills Shag Club Monthly Party
DJ Gene Sistare
Hamlet

Sat. March 14^th – Live Music
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Cory Luetjen & the TBB
Raleigh

Sun., March 15^th
- Shagging Sundays
Garage Tavern – Greensboro

Sun. March 15^th – Live Music
Celebration Free Concert
Steve Owens and Summertime
E-Club – Emerald Isle

South Carolina

Thurs. March 12^th
2020 National Shag Dance Champ.
Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort
N. Myrtle Beach

Fri. March 13^th
Riptide Radio Deck Party
Deckerz Bar & Grill
N. Myrtle Beach

Fri. March 13^th  – Live Music
Beach Music Shaggers Revue
Band of Oz w/ DJ Butch Davidson
American Legion Post 7
Lexington

Fri. March 13^th – Live Music
Lucky Shamrock Street Festival
Blackwater Band
Florence

Fri. March 13^th – Live Music
Cat5 Band
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach

Sat. March 14^th – Live Music
St. Patty’s Beach Blast
Blackwater Band
Too Much Sylvia
HOTO’s – N. Myrtle Beach

Sat. March 14^th – Live Music
Funky Leroy Harper Jr’s All Starz
Wild Wing Cafe – N. Myrtle Beach

Sun. March 15^th – Live Music
South Strand Shag Club Event
The Embers feat. Craig Woolard
Murrels Inlet


Virginia

Wed. March 11^th
Carolina Shag Dance Lessons
Northern Virginia Shag Club
Arlington—Fairfax Elks Lodge 2188
Arlington

Thurs. March 12^th
Free Beginner Lessons
by the Richmond Shag Club
Visions – Richmond

Thurs. March 12^th – Live Music
Aubrey’s Concert Series
Jim Quick and Coastline
Old Towne Civic Center
Petersburg

Friday. March 13^th
Boogie on the Bay Shag Club Social
Big Woody’s – Chesapeake

Friday. March 13^th - Live Music
The Embers feat. Craig Woolard
Club Midway – Mechanicsville

Sat. March 14^th – Live Music
Shaggin’ for a Cause
Konnection Band
The Castaways
JB & the Get Down Browns
DJ Ray Melton and more…
The Exchange – South Hill

Sat. March 14^th – Live Band
The Ocean Breeze Band
Aragona Moose Lodge
Virginia Beach

Sat. March 14^th – Live Band
The Embers feat. Craig Woolard
N. Street Press Club - Farmville

March 7, 2020

Fellow Stranders, SOS Spring Safari will be soon upon us and we know that you are all looking forward to coming down to the beach. The SOS Board has been monitoring the current situation with the coronavirus (covid-19) and it is our responsibility to keep you informed on our current situation and ask your help to avoid as much of a risk as we can. There have been a few cases reported in some states but at this point no real threats have been reported. In accordance with the recommendations set forth by the CDC, we implore you to honor and help by doing some of the following things:

• Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or sneeze into your elbow
• Try not to touch your face
• Wash your hands frequently with hot water and soap for 20 seconds
• Use hand sanitizer as much as possible
• SOS will be providing the clubs and the SOS Company Store with hand sanitizer at all entrances

Please no handshakes or hugging and kissing, instead do an elbow bump We are an older group and this virus seems to be affecting us the most. We are asking that if you are sick or have cold symptoms to stay home or in your condo and do not come out around everyone else. Hopefully, things will get better but we have to be responsible and we are asking you for your help. We will keep you advised of as much information as we can as we get closer to SOS. Your safety is our main concern.

If you have any questions, please call.
Ron Whisenant, SOS President (803-371-4731)
Ronnie Gregory, SOS Board Chair (336-213-7053)
Robin Morley, ACSC Chairman (828-443-5995)

This information is shared on their website, you can check for updates as we get closer to Spring Safari. 

SOS Logo property of the Society of Stranders

March 5, 2020

Official Release from Green Dot Records

Picture this: four guys from two of our Carolina Beach Music Bands meet at a K&W Cafeteria in
Burlington, North Carolina. The purpose of this lunch, which last 2.5 hours, was to discuss some
of the “business arrangements” for their December 2020 Cruise together out of Miami.
Now, guess what specific subject do these guys wind up talking about? Yep, MUSIC!
After an hour or so, they toss around this idea: “How cool would it be to record a song,
TOGETHER?”

Three weeks later, The Blackwater Band and Too Much Sylvia would like to introduce you to
their studio collaboration of, “THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!”

We see many singers record songs with other singers and bands. But, this is TWO BANDS
actually recording one song together and featuring TEN different lead vocalists. This unique
arrangement combines elements from two totally different songs of the same name, by bands
known as The Bus Boys & Thin Lizzy.

Blackwater and Too Much Sylvia are working on playing a few shows together this year and
giving everyone a preview of their “Blackwater on Bluewater Cruise”.

Expect a forthcoming compilation CD, including “THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN” and other
new music from Carolina artists very soon!

GREEN DOT RECORDS
“It’s all about the MUSIC!

You can listen to the song below thanks to brioLIVE's youtube channel:

March 3, 2020 – March 9, 2020

NORTH CAROLINA SCHEDULE
March 3^rd – Shag Class w/ Lynne Parker
BrioLive Ballroom – Concord
March 5^th – Live Music
RAYz Deck Party w/ The Entertainers
TJ’s Night Life – Raleigh
March 5^th – Live Music
The Ember’s featuring Craig Woolard
Dunn Shrine Club – Dunn
March 6^th – Live Music
Cat5 - Brunswick Sheriff’s Charity
Southport
March 6^th – Chili Cook-off
Bopper’s Shag Club
DJ Curtis Treece
Mecklenburg Shrine Club – Charlotte
March 6^th – Gathering of the Trash
DJ’s Betty Brown, Rodney Holmes,
Jerry Burrage, Ervin Ellington,
Randy Strum and Sid Pruitt
Loafers Beach Club – Raleigh
March 7^th – Gathering of the Trash
DJ’s Betty Brown, Rodney Holmes,
Jerry Burrage, Ervin Ellington,
Randy Strum and Sid Pruitt
Loafers Beach Club – Raleigh
March 7^th – Live Music
The Pink Slips Band
Rumba on the Lumber Festival
Downtown – Lumberton
March 7^th – Live Music
Randy Clay Band
Copperhead Road – Ronda
March 8^st – Shagging Sundays
Garage Tavern – Greensboro
March 8^th – Live Music
Cat5 Band
Pittsboro Roadhouse – Pittsboro


SOUTH CAROLINA SCHEDULE
March 5^th – Live Music
The Holiday Band
Ducks - N. Myrtle Beach
March 5^th – DJ Throwdown
N. Myrtle Beach
March 5^th – Live Music
The Catalinas
Ducks – N. Myrtle Beach
March 6^th – DJ Throwdown
N. Myrtle Beach
March 6^th – Live Music
Band of Oz
Spanish Galleon – N. Myrtle Beach
March 6^th – Live Music
Jim Quick and Coastline
Fat Harold’s - N. Myrtle Beach
March 7^th – Live Music
Beaufort Charity Oyster Roast
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
Live Oak Park - St. Port Royal
March 7^th – DJ Throwdown
N. Myrtle Beach
March 7^th – Live Music
Blackwater Band
Spanish Galleon – N. Myrtle Beach
March 7^th – Live Music
The Entertainers
Fat Harold’s - N. Myrtle Beach
March 7^th – Live Music
The Temptations
Francis Marion Uni. – Florence
March 9^th – Live Music
Funk Leroy Harper Jr’s All Starz
Star Tavern – Little River

VIRGINIA SCHEDULE
March 4^th - Carolina Shag Dance & Lesson
Northern Virginia Shag Club
Arlington – Fairfax Elks Lodge No. 2188
March 5^th – Live Music
Band of Oz
Old Towne Civic Center - Petersburg
March 6^th – Shag Club Social
Boogie on the Bay Shag Club
Big Woody’s – Chesapeake
March 7^th – Seafood Festival
YMCA Fundraiser with DJ Andy Lucy
Greensville Ruritan Club – Emporia
March 7^th – Live Music
Breadwine & Blooze Band
Roger Brown’s - Portsmouth
March 8^th – Live Music
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
Old Beach Tavern – Virginia Beach
March 8^th – Live Music
Changes in Latitudes Buffet Tribute Band
The Tin Pan – Richmond
 

February 27, 2020

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 12:15PM, R. Mark Black is releasing his new single "Shag Shack" with Eric Bowman on WDZD and again at 12:40PM with Justin Rouse on Beach Boogie and Blues. Below you will find Mark's facebook post about the release.

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