January 3, 2020

In a Facebook post on January 3, 2020, Keith Stone (Trumpet) from Gary Lowder and Smokin' announced his departure from the band. Keith put in his notice earlier this week and performed his last show with Smokin' Hot on New Year's Eve. He went on to say that he's now a fulltime member of Leroy Harper Jr's All Starz and that a new website is forthcoming. We wish Keith the best of luck as well as Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot and Leroy Harper Jr. All Starz. 

January 2, 2020

Steve Baker with Jukin' Oldies announced today that "DJ Steve Stack-o-wax" will debut on January 8, 2020 at 9:00PM. He's located in the U.K. and his show will be the "Wednesday Night Rockin' Party". You can stream the show live on their website, on their free andriod or IOS app and through your Alexa device. Baker says: "We will continue to bring you the Greatest Music on Earth, 24/7/365"

Tim Morris of the Band of Oz made the most of the 2020 celebration last night at Pinehurst Resort during the band's New Year's Eve show in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Congratulations to Tim and Lisa!  Video and photo property of Rob Baker. 

Happy New Year to all of our friends! We hate to see 2019 go because it was such an eventful year for us here at Flip Flop Live. We began this journey earlier in the year and the success and support that we've recieved has been much more than ever expected. To put the cherry on top the CBMA members awarded us the 2019 Michael Branch Award. Happy New Year and thank you for everything this past year and we can't wait to see what's in store for Flip Flop Live and Beach Music! 

Andy & Jonathan "JJ"
Flip Flop Live

December 30, 2019

In a Facebook post today, Billy Darr (bassist) currently performing with Cat5 during Tuff's absence provided a postivie update to the fans and friends. From us here at Flip Flop Live, we're so happy to hear that he's doing better and we can't wait to see him back on stage. We had the pleasure of seeing Billy perform with Cat5 during the ECSC Fall Breeze event and he's doing a great job. In his post he mentioned " He sends his regards and wants everyone to know he will be back with Cat5 Band soon. He also wants to thank everyone for your prayers, text messages, cards and donations to help him and his family during this challenge in his life! God is great and in control". 

Facebook Post from Billy can be seen below!

December 28, 2019

The National Shag Dance Championships have extended their application deadline to January 2, 2020 for the following categories: Pro, Junior 1, Junior 2, and Masters. The event will be held, March 12, 2020 at the Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you or someone you know would like to sign up and for complete details, visit their website. 

December 30, 2019

The 2020 South Carolina Shaggers Hall of Fame Induction Announcement Party will take place on February 1, 2020. It's requested that you RSVP for this event. We have the event details below:

Location:
Yacht Cove Clubhouse
109 Shoreline Drive
Columbia, SC 29212

Time:
Doors open at 6:00PM

Admission:
$5.00

Additional Information:
Beer / Wine/ Mixers Provided, BYOB
Hor d'oeuvres served at 6:30PM
Music provided by HOF DJ Butch Davidson
Announcements of 2020 Inductees at: 8:30 PM

RSVP to: Becky Coley
(864) 915 - 9850
bcoley60@live.com

For any questions on this event please direct them to the phone and/or email address above for Becky.
Posted by Flip Flop Live and we're not responsible for any changes made to this event. Please confirm with the organizers prior to attending to confirm details. 

December 30, 2019

Yesterday was Steve Hardy's final show on WNCT after forty-five dedicated years on "Steve Hardy's Original Beach Party". It was announced earlier today by WNCT 107.9 FM that "The Craig Woolard Show"  would debut on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 6:00-10:00PM. Based out of Greenville, North Carolina WNCT can be streamed from their website and on the Tune-in app. We're looking forward to hearing the new show and we'd like to congratulate Craig on his new venture.

Photo property of WNCT 107.9 FM

Steve Hardy's final show on the air will take place later today, Sunday December 29, 2019 from 6:00 - 10:00 PM on WNCT 107.9FM and it's sure to be an emotional edition of Steve Hardy's Original Beach Party. If you're unable to listen to the station locally, you can easily stream it on Flip Flop Live by using the player below. We wish Steve nothing but the best and thank you for your many contributions to the Beach Music industry and community.  

A Facebook post on December 28, 2019 by Britt Hardy

Vote now for your favorite beach shag song of 2019. Results will be on the Year End Review Beach Party this Sunday from 1-4pm on Jukin Oldies Internet Radio. To vote comment, post, here or send message with your song choice. Click on the link below to vote: