Are you still on the hunt for that special gift for the person that has everything? We may be able to help with some ideas from the Beach Music community and they're sure to love it.

Carolina Beach Music Academy Membership
Whether they're a lifelong fan or brand new to industry you would be giving them a membership in the greatest music family in the world along with having the ability to nominate and/or vote and make your voice heard. You're able to purchase your membership for next year right now on the CBMA website. Be sure to visit the information page to find out about the perks of being a member and cardholder.

CBMA Awards Show Tickets
What a great stocking stuffer to give tickets to the Carolina Beach Music Awards show at the Alabama Theatre in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 3:00PM on Sunday, November 13, 2021. Tickets are available now on the Alabama Theatre website. Celebrate the southern tradition that we all love, Beach Music!

Shag Club and/or SOS Membership
Do you have friends already associated with a shag club, someone that attends the SOS events or would you like to introduce someone new? This would make a great gift or stocking stuffer to have their membership for 2022 paid in full.

Artist / Band / Industry Merchandise
Know someone that loves a particular artist or group or maybe you love a certain radio station or DJ? Many of them have merchandise available on their websites and of course at the live events. Pickup a t-shirt, flag, hat or CD among all of the other items available from the various groups and organizations. Visit the band and radio pages here on Flip Flop Live for links to all of the websites.

Shag Lessons
Online or in person there's a variety of places to take shag lessons and classes to fit any experience level. Maybe you know someone looking to learn or they want to freshen up their steps, either way you can find someone in your area or online ready to help.

Thank you for supporting the Beach Music industry in 2021. No matter if you just love to listen, you keep the dance floor hot or you're an industry professional, it takes all of us to keep it going and anything you can do to encourage growth in the industry is a wonderful thing. We're honored to be in an industry with so many friends and we look forward to its growth in the years to come.

We'd like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year!
Andy Lucy and Jonathan "JJ" Sharpe
Flip Flop Live / Flip Flop Live Radio Owners

Last year we posted a video of David and Madison Snead and their version of Mariah Carey's release "Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child" and we received great feedback on the song and video. David is guitarist and vocalist with JB and the Get Down Browns and he and his daughter have released another Christmas song for 2021. The song has been added in rotation on Flip Flop Live Radio so be sure to listen for it daily on our mobile app and on the Flip Flop Live Radio website. Below you will find a video that was released today, Sunday, December 12, 2021. 

Madison shared: "All I want for Christmas is to always be able to make music with my rockstar dad! Had too much fun last year to not do this again…we hope you enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas! "

At an event on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the Steppin' Out Shag Club celebrated thirty years! The event included a certificate presented by SOS Board Chairman Ronnie Gregory, a host of DJ's including George Dunn, Dane Joyce, Kenny Loftis, Ron Russ, and Bobby Snyder. Steppin' Out President Doris Keaton shared this information along with a special message of thanks that stated: "This shag club is very dear to my heart and I am so proud of each of you. We have been fortunate to find a new home at Pennrose Park Country Club. Thanks to our members for supporting our new venue and for the guests of Pennrose Park Country Club and members of surrounding shag clubs and guests coming out with their support!"

We'd like to congratulate the entire club on this milestone! Please see the entire post from Mrs. Keaton below;

Facebook post from Doris Keaton
Wednesday night was so special in so many ways!! Our Shag Club celebrated our “30th” year anniversary with Ronnie Gregory, SOS Board Chairman,presenting us with our official certificate from the ACSC (Association of Carolina Shag Clubs). I also had the pleasure and honor of recognizing Greg Stegall the former owner of Stiggies which was the home to all our shaggers for years and he was voted into the Beach Shaggers Hall of Fame in 2012. We also had five of our shag club DJ’s in attendance: George Dunn, Dane Joyce, Kenny Loftis, Ron Russ, and Bobby Snyder (who has retired but contributed so much during his playing time) and we had a moment of silence for the DJ’s we have lost in the last few years, Tommy Amburn, George Hundley, Mike Harding and Roy Childress. I recognized our three members who have received the ICON award, which is the highest recognition given to a shagger, for their contributions to the shag dance, their work with their shag club; and the devotion to preserve shag dance, it’s music and it’s life style. These ICONS are in chronological order: Mary Gregory - Burlington Shag Club 2017, Doris Keaton - Steppin’ Out Shag Club 2018 and Ronnie Gregory - Burlington Shag Club 2019. I also introduced our Board, Vicki Lynn - Vice President, Joyce Anders - Secretary and Kenny Loftis - Treadurer. And lastly, my husband, Doug Keaton surprised me with a beautiful cake for a early birthday surprise (my birthday is Sunday, December 12). He had some help from Amy Bolen she had the cake made, brought a bouquet of balloons and served it. Plus I received some very sweet cards, gifts and a great birthday dance!!

This shag club is very dear to my heart and I am so proud of each of you. We have been fortunate to find a new home at Pennrose Park Country Club. Thanks to our members for supporting our new venue and for the guests of Pennrose Park Country Club and members of surrounding shag clubs and guests coming out with their support!

Doug and I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May you receive the gifts of kindness, mercy and love along with good health, peace and grace.

Doris Keaton

President - Steppin’ Out Shag Club

The Feature Attraction Band just released their newest original song titled "Satellite Radio". The song was written by front-man and saxophonist Gregg Browder and it was recorded and produced by J.K. Loftin of Cape Fear Studios. The band advised the song has been sent to your favorite Beach Music DJs and stations and is also available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music and your online major music services. We've included the YouTube copy for you below!

On December 4, 2021, Sylvia Johns Ritchie premiered a video on YouTube for her Christmas single " Christmas on the Bayou" and we have the video available for you below. The song was inspired by Papa Noel and the Bayou Christmas story. Call you favorite DJ's and radio stations to request the new single and enjoy the video below.

On December 2, 2021, Deb Browning hosted a release party for her new CD, "Here Comes Christmas". Emcees for the event were Eric Bowman and Ray Scott and the single "All Over the World" premiered Saturday, December 4, 2021 during the WAVE countdown on WDZD 99.1FM along with a video that can be seen below.

From her website: "Hard copies of the CD will be available at her CD Release Party at Fat Harold’s on December 2nd, 7:00 – 9:00 and at Southern Threads on Main, located at 653 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Hard copy CD’s can also be ordered at www.SouthernThreadsOnMain.com beginning December 3rd.

“Here Comes Christmas” features two original songs by Deb, plus eight Holiday Classics, including a duet with Jim Quick on Elvis’ “Santa Claus Is Back In Town.”

Deb’s new Music Video for her original Christmas anthem, “All Over The World” will debut December 4th on WDZD 99.1FM with Eric Bowman on The Wave Countdown, starting at 10:00 am. Tune in to be one of the first to view Deb’s newest musical creation!"

Recently the Castaways received great news as Karen Clayton was voted 2021 Female Vocalist of the Year by the Carolina Beach Music Academy and they also have another reason to celebrate. On Sunday, December 5, 2021 the band will celebrate sixty years and a special event will take place at Roxboro Moose Lodge in Roxboro, North Carolina. In a recent social media post the band said they hoped to see a lot of the former members that they call  "Castawuz".

The doors will open at 2:00PM and music from 3:00PM until 7:00PM and there will be a $5.00 admission fee that will be donated to local charities. Mike Brooks and Big Allan D. from Carolina Ocean Drive on WLUS 98.3FM will be on location broadcasting from 3:00PM until 7:00PM. Light food and and drinks will be available for purchase along with Castaway's merchandise. The address for the event is: 480 Burlington Road, Roxboro, North Carolina 27573.

Congratulations to all of the band members (past and present) on sixty years of great music and entertainment and we look forward to sixty more.

DJ John Hall of "Johnny's Jukebox" announced on November 15, 2021 that he would be making the move from Riptide Radio to Jukin' Oldies. According to his post they're shooting for a start date in early December however since making that announcement John has already made a couple of appearances on their platform. John will continue his Sunday show as he will be featured between "John Williford’s Sunday Afternoon Shag Party and Bone’s Boogie Blues and Shagging’ Oldies Show. It was also announced on November 23, 2021 that he will begin his new Saturday evening show from 7:00PM until 10:00PM for John Hall's Catfish Cafe & more.

You can listen to Jukin' Oldies in a variety of methods including on their website, on the TuneIn app, on their free mobile app and on your Alexa device. For all of the details and for their daily show schedule, please visit their website and you can download their app from  your favorite app store. We'd like to send a big congratulations to John as he's been a sponsor and supporter of Flip Flop Live since day one and we look forward to listening!

Congratulations to all of the 2021 winners as voted by the Carolina Beach Music Academy members. What a great time we've had celebrating in N. Myrtle Beach this weekend and we're so happy to see all of our friends after missing Cammy Weekend in 2020. So much talent, so many friends and what a great family to be a part of.

2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

- Doug Winstead
- Rick Lee
- Curtiss Carpenter


2021 Carolina Beach Music Awards Winners

Female Vocalist
Karen Clayton
 

Male Vocalist
Gary Lowder

Rising Star
Deb Browning

Song of the Year
“The Beach & The Boulevard”
Cat5 Band

Group Album of the Year
“Revival”
Jim Quick & Coastline

Solo Album of the Year
“My Love Is Your Love (Forever)”
Jackie Gore

Entertainer of The Year
Craig Woolard

Smoothie of the Year
“Something Said Love”
Cat5 Band

Compilation Album of the Year
“A Little More Love”
Patman & Robin Records

Radio DJ (Larry Crockett Award)
“Mike Worley”
WVCO 94.9 The Surf

Syndicated Radio Show
“On the Beach”
Charlie Brown

Club (Bill Griffin Award)
OD Pavilion
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Live Music Venue (Cecil Corbett Award)
Deckerz
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Event of the Year
Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Group of the Year
Cat5 Band

National Dance Song
"Get It, Get It”
Ms. Jody

Radio Station
WDZD 99.1 FM
Monroe, NC

Club/Mobile DJ
“Johnny Barkley”

Producer
Rick Lee
“I Wanna Go Back”
Too Much Sylvia

Engineer
Keith Houston
“Which Way To The Beach - CD”
Various Artists

Collaboration or Duo
“Who’s Gonna Baby You”
Rhonda McDaniel & Phil Wilson

Song Writer(s)
Buddy Owens
“The Beach & The Boulevard”
Cat5 Band

Michael Branch Award
Bo Gilbert
Bo The Webguy

Instrumentalist
Camron Dudley
Drums
CAT5 Band

Live Production Award
Bob Blair
Embers ft. Craig Woolard

Internet Radio Show Award
“Carolina Beach Party”
Johnny B

Internet Radio DJ
Johnny B
Riptideradio.com

Internet Radio Station
Riptideradio.com
Scott, Henriksen & Dennis

Shag Club Event
Cabin Fever Throwdown
Raleigh Shag Club
Raleigh, NC

Radio Show of The Year (Steve Hardy Award)
Surf Countdown
Mike Worley

Concert Series of The Year
“Music on Main”
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Video of The Year
“I Wanna Go Back”
Too Much Sylvia

The 2021 Carolina Beach Music Awards Show will take place at 3:00PM on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Alabama Theatre in N.  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Live updates will be available from Mike Brooks and Big Allan D. as they broadcast on their weekly Beach Music show, Carolina Ocean Drive on WLUS 98.3FM. You can listen by clicking play below or by visiting our Cammy Weekend Live Stream page.

2021 Industry Awards
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021
Live Updates on
Carolina Ocean Drive
on U.S. 98.3 FM
3:00 PM