A fundraiser for DJ Butch Metcalf was organized by Bryan Hall and Steve Baker on March 29, 2022. The fundraiser was held on the Facebook platform and it ended at $9,000. If you'd still like to donate, contact Bryan or Steve on details for mailing a check.

The following details were also shared on the fundraiser page;

"Steve Baker has asked me to help with a fundraiser for our wonderful friend Butch Metcalf. Butch has been unable to work (DJ) due to his post Covid medical issues. To make matters worse - Vicki has been unable to work due to her recent knee surgery. Butch has entertained us and shared his music for us for over 35 years and now could use our help. PLEASE consider donating to this worthy cause. NO AMOUNT is too small. Steve and I will work together on this. We will cover any fees charged by Facebook and will make certain they receive every dollar donated. If you have any questions - please reach out to us. My cell is 336-688-1631. Steve's cell is 919-880-9276. Thank you all very much for helping."

If you'd like to dontate, please click here and you will be directed to the Facebook page and we wish Butch all the best and we hope he's able to returning to what he loves very soon.

Party in Elmwood announced their 2022 Beach Music lineup on March 31, 2022. The Beach Music series runs for nineteen weeks and is held every Thursday from 5:30PM until 8:30PM at Elmwood Park located at: 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Virginia 24011.

Admission is only $5.00 at the gate and kids under the age of twelve are free. They do offer a season pass for $85.00 but you need to purchase before May 1, 2022 on their website. Also be sure to head over to their Facebook page and give them a follow. Check out the awesome lineup below!

2022 Schedule:

• 5/19 - Bill Deal's Original Rhondels

• 5/26 - Legacy Motown Revue - Mountain Grille

• 6/2 - The Embers featuring Craig Woolard

• 6/9 - The Catalinas

• 6/16 - Band of Oz

• 6/23 - Too Much Silvia - Mountain Grille

• 6/30 - The Entertainers

• 7/7 - The Kings

• 7/14 - Blackwater Rhythm and Blues - Radford University Night

• 7/21 - Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot

• 7/28 - The Pizazz Band

• 8/4 - Jim Quick & Coastline

• 8/11 - Cat5 Band - Mountain Grille

• 8/18 Part-Time Party Band - Mountain Grille

• 8/25 Band of Oz

• 9/1 - The Embers featuring Craig Woolard

• 9/8 - The Entertainers 

• 9/15- The Holiday Band - Mountain Grille

• 9/22 - The Kings

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The Beach Shaggers National Hall of Fame announced their 2022 Inductees on March 19, 2022 at the Spanish Galleon Beach Club in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The induction ceremony will take place during the Shagattack Fall Party October 14th and 15th 2022. For full information on that event, we ask that you visit the ShagAttack website. We'd like to say congratulations to Sara West Kemp, E.A. Neelon, Tonya Brantley, Sydney Kale Rhame, Sam West, Sy Creed, Ervin Ellington and Jimmy Mills.

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The 2022 Keepers of the Dance Inductees were announced March 19, 2022 at the Spanish Galleon in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as announced by the Beach Shaggers National Hall of Fame.  The induction ceremony will take place during the Shagattack Fall Party October 14th and 15th 2022. For full information on that event, we ask that you visit the ShagAttack website. We'd like to say congratulations to Myers Varn Floyd and River Harmon! There's a video of the announcement from the Beach Shaggers National Hall of Fame Facebook page.

About Keepers of the Dance - Copied from their official website
"Keepers Of The Dance - By Bob Myrick
The Keepers Of The Dance was started in 1998 by the Beach Shaggers National Hall Of Fame to honor former junior shaggers who have continued to participate in our dance, music, and lifestyle after their junior years and have been instrumental in "keeping" the dance and music alive.  The brain child of Harry Driver and Chick Hedrick, fostered by Vickie Carter and a host of other Hall of Famers, this organization has grown and flourished over the years.

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On November 17, 2022, the Beach Music industry lost another DJ with the passing of DJ Betty Brown. The South Strand Shag Club shared, "May 14, 4-7pm, a memorial will be held at Fat Harold's backroom".  Many of Betty's friends have expressed their love across various social media pages and groups. We send our condolences to Betty's family as we know this will be an emotional time during the celebration of life.

The address for Harold's is: 212 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 and if you have any questions on the memorial, please call the club directly at: (843) 249-5779

The Lincolnton Alive After Five concert series has been announced. The series runs from May through September and the events are held at: 119 Court Square Lincolnton, North Carolina, 28092

2022 dates to remember:
May 26th: On The Border - Eagles Tribute Band
June 23: Black Water Band
July 28: Jim Quick and Coastline
August 25: Too Much Sylvia
September (actual date to be determined) Silk Groove

On March 15, 2022, Rivermist released their new single, "Pucker Up" on Daxwood Records. The song was written by Allen Pier and produced by Doyle Wood. We've included a copy of the song below. Be sure to support your DJ's, radio stations and Rivermist by calling and requesting it on your favorite stations. If any DJ does not have a copy, you can send an email here!

March 14, 2022 - In a Facebook post on March 12, 2022, Jim Stoudemire updated everyone on his recent medical procedures and his current condition. We've included the post for you below along with a link to a GoFundMe that has been setup to help with medical bills not covered by insurance. We send our well wished to Jim and we look forward to your return to the stage.

Update March 18, 2022 - Judith Shea shared the following on Facebook
Update on Jim: Due to some more complications, Jim has been admitted to the hospital again. At this time he does not have to have another surgery, hopefully it stays that way. We would like to thank everyone for being so generous with us, through the GoFundMe, the cards, and especially the prayers. I ask for Jim to be kept in your thoughts and prayers a little longer, he really needs it! Love to you all!

Update March 21, 2022 - Judith Shea shared the following on Facebook
Update on Jim: Still hospitalized, they are trying to get an infection under control. Hopefully he will only be here for a day or two more. Thank you for all the prayers!

Update March 25, 2022 - Judith Shea shared the following on Facebook
Update on Jim: He is home again! Hopefully for good this time. He will have some IV therapy at home over the next few weeks, but it is so much better home than the hospital. Once again, we cannot express our gratitude enough for everyone's generosity, cards and prayers. We are truly blessed to be able to have such an amazing group of friends! Thank you all and we love you!

Next week, many will be headed towards N. Myrtle Beach to take part in the 31st Annual DJ Throwdown presented by the Association of Beach and Shag Club DJs. The event will be held March 3rd, 4th and 5th at Fat Harold's Beach Club. This will be a free event!   In a recent post, the ABSCDJs stated: "This is a 3 day event in Ocean Drive beach and is dedicated 100% to preserving the origins of the Shag. We will be going back to basics with 2 afternoons (11 hours) of Vinyl music! There will be 70+ DJs playing all of your favorite songs by the original artists! The Beach Music DJ Hall of Fame inductions will occur on Friday night, Shag lessons with Mandy Holt and River Harmon on Saturday morning and FREE FOOD on Saturday afternoon. We hope to see you in the Fat Man's House!"

Below you will find a poster for the event along with a DJ schedule.