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Party in Elmwood Announce 2022 Schedule
Thursday, March 31 2022

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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BSNHOF 2022 Inductees
Wednesday, March 30 2022

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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2022 Keepers of the Dance Inductees
Tuesday, March 29 2022

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.


Photo property of the Beach Shaggers National Hall of Fame - Click to view full size!
 

Memorial Service for DJ Betty Brown
Sunday, March 27 2022

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

Lincolnton Announces Alive After Five Lineup
Friday, March 25 2022

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

Rick & Lesa Announce 2023 Cruise
Thursday, March 24 2022
"Imagine....spending a week with Rick & Lesa and being serenaded by all their multi-award winning feel good happy music while basking on a Sunny Day with warm Caribbean breezes caressing your face sipping yummy tropical beverages on the NEWEST & LARGEST cruise ship in the WORLD!  Sound like a Dream Come True? Dream no more! Come join us in 2023!!"   That was the post shared on the Rick Strickland Band Facebook page on Monday, March 21, 2022. The dates for the cruise is January 29, 2023 to February 5, 2023.
 
The information below was taken from the Totally Travel website where you can book your spot today!

7th Annual Amazingly Amazing Cruise

With Rick Strickland and Lesa Hudson

 

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas

(Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ship)

 

January 29 - February 5, 2023

 

Port Canaveral to Labadee, San Juan, St. Thomas & Puerto Plata (DR)

Enjoy our private signature events headlined by Rick and Lesa!

 

 

  • Multi-Awarding Winning Singers/Songwriters/Entertainers Rick Strickland & Lesa Hudson are well known in the music industry for their creative, soulful, and upbeat original music and performances.  They have 26 #1 beach & shag songs and have been recognized with 27 CBMA awards for their musical contributions.  Rick is a member of the CBMA Hall of Fame, and Lesa is the two time CBMA Female Vocalist of the Year.  Read more about Rick & Lesa at www.TheRickStricklandBand.com.
  • The Amazingly Amazing Largetime Cruise has been nominated for 6 years in a row for the CBMA Event of the Year.

 

Prices start at $1276

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. We have inside, oceanview, central park balconies and oceanview balconies available in our group. Additional categories are available on request.

 

EARLY BOOKING BONUS: Book and deposit your cabin prior to July 29 and receive a $50 per cabin onboard credit.

 

You must purchase this cruise from Totally Travel, LLC  to participate in the package of private events.​ We have a private lounge for our group with plenty of seating and dance floor.

 

A $250 per person NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required at time of booking. A second NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $225 per person is due July 1, 2022. Final payment is due October 10, 2022.

 

Travel insurance is strongly recommended and a quote will be sent when the first deposit is made. The price is based on the cost of the trip and your age.

 

CABIN SPACE IS LIMITED!! DON'T DELAY! CALL TODAY!! 

Totally Travel, LLC 

Contact: Karen Smith

 karen@totallytravelonline.com 

910-392-1502

 910-397-7777 (nights/weekends)   

 

 If you'd like additional information on other cabin categories or would like to book this cruise, please fill out the contact form below or call Totally Travel, LLC.​​  

Rivermist Releases New Single
Wednesday, March 16 2022

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!

 

Jim Stoudemire Health Update
Monday, March 14 2022

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!

 
31st Annual DJ Throwdown
Thursday, February 24 2022

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.

 

2022 Alive After Five Announced
Wednesday, February 16 2022

On February 15, 2022 WIZS radio announced on their website the Granville North Carolina Chamber of Commerce had released their 2022 band schedule for the Alive After Five series. The article noted: "The 2022 season kicks off Thursday, April 28 in downtown Oxford when the Carolina Soul Band comes to town. Downtown Creedmoor will host The Pizazz Band at the second concert on Thursday, June 9 and the final concert of the series will be Thursday, Sept. 22 back in downtown Oxford. The band will be announced at a later date, according to Chamber Executive Director Lauren Roberson."

For full details and updates on the event including sponsopship levels, you can read the article from WIZS and be sure to contact the chamber as well on their website.


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