February 4, 2020

It was one year ago today that Flip Flop Live was officially launched! We never expected to have the success we've been so fortunate to achieve, especially within our first year. Two guys who love Beach Music with one simple idea that has proven to help so many and to fill a void while bridging all aspects of the the lifestyle we cherish. Our initial thought and goal was to simply be your one stop destination for everything Beach Music and that still remains true today but we're expanding on opportunities to reach an even larger base with upcoming plans we have in currently in place.

We've met so many great people while attending various events and so many who approach us and thank us for our work. It's a great feeling knowing that we've helped others who struggled to find the same information we were seeking that prompted us to take the plunge with our idea. No it's no rocket science but we attempt to present everything on a clean, easy to navigate platform allowing you to quickly find the information you're looking for along with quality content and accurate information.

We work daily to find information we feel is important to our visitors along with updating our website with submissions from various sources across three states and we welcome any new submissions. Our industry is alive and well and with support of everyone, we can all make an impact. Help us to continue to build Flip Flop Live around "The Community" by visiting, sharing, submitting information during our quest to make sure we're your one stop destination for "Everything Beach Music. Thank you for all of your support and we do have big things planned and currently in the works and we look forward to releasing this information to you. 

This Week in Beach Music sponsored by the Blackwater on Bluewater Cruise!

Feb. 4^th – Feb. 10, 2020 

North Carolina
Feb. 8^th  – Jammin’ for Jess Benefit
w/ Cat5, Townsend Link,
DJ Justin Rouse and DJ Andy Lucy
Doghouse Tavern - Ayden
Feb. 8^th  – The Ocean Breeze Band
David’s New Red Barn – Edenton
Feb. 8^th  – The Night Move Band
Copperhead Road – Ronda
Feb. 8^th  – The Catalinas
Loafers Beach Club – Raleigh
Feb. 8^th  – Burlington Shag Club Valentine’s
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
40 West Convention Center – Burlington
Feb. 9^th  – 14^th Annual Cabin Fever Throwdown
Steve Owens and Summertime, Band of Oz,
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, Jim Quick
and Coastline, DJ Jimmy Pearce
Hilton Raleigh North Hills – Raleigh
Feb. 9^th  – DJ Chigger Woods
CASA Social
Chatham Area Shag Association – Chapel Hill

South Carolina
Feb. 7^th  – Riptide Radio Deck Party
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach
Feb. 7^th  – Beach Music Shaggers Revue
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
w/ DJ Butch Davidson
American Legion Post 7 – Lexington
Feb. 7^th  – The Castaways Band
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach


Virginia
Feb. 4^th  – Boogie on the Bay Shag Lessons
Big Woody’s – Chespeake
Feb. 5^th - Carolina Shag Dance & Lesson
Northern Virginia Shag Club
Feb. 7^th  – The Original Rhondels
Roger Browns – Portsmouth
Feb. 7^th  – Band of Oz
Club Midway – Mechanicsville
Feb. 7^th  – The Janitors
Uptown Alley – Midlothian
Feb. 8^th  – Steve Owens and Summertime
The Exchange – South Hill
Feb. 8^th  – Motown Legacy Revue
Rock Bridge Hunt Club – Natural Bridge
Feb. 8^th  – K.O.S. Band
For the Love of Music Gala
Science Museum of Virginia – Richmond
Feb. 8^th  – Band of Oz
North Street Press Club – Farmville
Feb. 8^th  – Ron Moody and the Centaurs
The Tin Pan – Richmond

February 3, 2020 - Logos and Photos property of the Hall of Fame Foundation

On February 2, 2020 the Hall of Fame Foundation announced that they've updated their list of current board members which include:

• CHAIRMAN - NICK MATHIS
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - JANET HARROLD
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - RON WHISENANT
• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NORFLEET JONES
• GARRETT HAWLEY HUMPHRIES
• KEN AKIN
• EXECUTIVE TREASURE - MARILYN BURRAGE
• MANDY HOLT ROBERTS
• MIKE PACE
• LINDA REEDER
• ROBIN MORLEY
• Website/Facebook Administrator - MAX MADRIN

For information on each member including address and contact information, click here!
For history and facts you can click here!
To visit their website, click here!
Visit their events page - click here!

February 2, 2020 - Logo Property of the Competitive Shaggers Association

The Competitive Shaggers Association announced the results of the Charleston Shag Classic held January 31st and February 1st 2020. You will find the results below along with the post from their Facebook page. 

Junior 2 3 Couples Danced
1 Grayson Free and Bethany Forrest
2 Conrad Haas and Brianna Taylor
3 Ryan Dabbs and Madison Roberts

Newcomer 3 Couples Danced
1 Tony Caruso and Kim Caruso
2 Richard Dodd and Linda Cooper
3 Guy Lamb and Jerry Lamb

Amateur 9 Couples Danced
1 Hampton Cobb and Judy Cobb (2nd win, moves to Novice)
2 Tony Hiott and Lynn Stocker
3 Gary Doran and Becky Doran
4 Woody Best and Susan Glenn
5 James Bryant and Leah Bryant
6. Robin Wilson and Dottie Wilson

Novice 7 Couples Danced
1 Alex Longest and Ashton Cox (4th win, moved to Pro)
2 Wes Williamson and Carmen Vaughn
3 Gerald Medford and Debbie Brooks
4 Tony Payne and Page Payne
5 Rick Hahn and Jo Simokat
6 Donnie Sanders and Kelly Sanders
7 Tommy Manibusan and Alexis Caronis

Pro 7 Couples Danced
1 Jeremy Webb and Mandy Holt
2 John Roberts and Hanna Roberts
3 Steve Woodard and Jill Woodard
4 Jim Hern and Dale Hern
5 Bryan Renn and Kim Renn
6 Archer Joyce and Pat Joyce
7 Norman Aldredge and Brittany Austin

Win a pair of tickets to Cabin Fever Throwdown, Sunday February 9, 2020. 

Enter on our website: Click Here
Share our Facebook and Instagram post and tag two friends in the comment section on our post. 
For every share and tag on Facebook or Instagram, you earn an additional entry. 

The winner of the ECSC Prize Pack is.... Holly Hatcher. We'll be in touch to get your address information. DIDN'T WIN? Don't worry, we have your chance to win coming up! Be sure you've liked our Facebook page and joined our mailing list to be notified when that contest launches.

February 2, 2020

The South Carolina Shaggers Hall of Fame announced their 2020 inductees who will officially be inducted later this year on May 9, 2020. Congratulations to everyone from Flip Flop Live!
 

• Norfleet Jones
• Jeff Ward
• Dede Hines Ward
• Linda Oltmann Walker
• Pat Creech
• Garrett Hawlet Humphries

January 27, 2020

The 7th Annual Beach Fest presented by Yeti coolers is coming April 25, 2020 to the Farm at 95 in Selma, North Carolina. Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10:00AM. SPECIAL - If you purchase your tickets before Midnight on Sunday you will save $10.00 (plus applicable sales tax). After Midnight the ticket prices will increase to $20.00 and if you do not purchase in advance, you'll pay $30.00 on the day of the event. If you're planning on taking a group, this is a great way to save a lot of money. 

The event will feature entertainment by:

• Band of Oz
• Chairmen of the Board
• The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
• Jim Qiuck and Coastline

To purchase your tickets visit their website: Parking opens at 10:00 AM, gates at 11:00AM with the music beginning at Noon. More details on the event can be found below from their event page:

From the official event page
Free Parking is available on site - furthest from the gate. Premier Parking is available for $10 and will get you a spot in the lot right next to the gate!

Big thanks to our sponsors:
-YETI
-Springhill Outfitters
-Backyard Bistro
-Farm Bureau Insurance-Charlie Young
-Kamado Joe grills
*Bojangles
-Sleep Inn & Suites of Smithfield

RULES/NOTES:
-Coolers are allowed, but NO glass allowed anywhere on the property, including parking lots
-No fighting
-No pets
-No weapons
-No grilling inside the venue gates
-Blankets and chairs are allowed
-NO RE-ENTRY, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please make sure you have your ID and anything else you might need before you get to the gates.
-Show is rain or shine
-Tents 10'x10' or smaller are allowed but will need to be set up in a designated area (no extra cost to bring a tent).
-All ages are welcome
-Kids 5 and under are free

This Week in Beach Music sponsored by the Blackwater on Bluewater Cruise!

Jan. 28^th –  Feb. 3^rd 

North Carolina
JAN. 30th  – Band of Oz
TJ's Night Life - Raleigh
JAN. 31^st  – Hip Pocket
The Deck at River Twist – Jamestown
FEB 1^st – Cat5 Band
Rack and Rolls - Burlington

South Carolina
JAN 31^st  – Riptide Radio Deck Party
Deckerz – N. Myrtle Beach
JAN 31^st  – 4^th Annual Charleston Shag Classic
Elks Lodge – Charleston
JAN 31^st  – Konnection Band
Ducks – N. Myrtle Beach
FEB 1^st – SC Shaggers HOF 2020 Induction
Announcement Party
Yacht Cove Clubhouse – Columbia

Virginia
JAN. 28^th  – Boogie on the Bay Shag Lessons
Big Woody’s – Chespeake
JAN. 29^th  – Carolina Shag Dance & Lesson
Northern Virginia Shag Club
Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge – Fairfax
JAN 30^th  –  Shaggers at Heart Kick off Dance
w. DJ’s Harvey Taylor and Jerry Hardy
Double Tree by Hilton - Williamsburg
JAN 31st – FEB 2^nd  – Shaggers at Heart Workshop
and Dance Weekend w/ Boogie on the Bay
Double Tree by Hilton – Williamsburg
JAN 31^st – Winterfest Beach Bash w/ Band of Oz
Salem Civic Center – Salem
FEB 1^st – Ashland Policeman’s Ball with KOS Band
Randolph Macon College – Ashland

Is your event missing from our calendar? That's because it wasn't submitted to us and we'd love to include yours. Click here to find out how to list your Beach Music events absolutely free!

BlackWater on BlueWater Cruise - December 5, 2020 - December 12, 2020 featuring Blackwater Band, too MUCH SyLviA, Butch Halpin and Mike Brooks and others aboard the MSC Seaside. Contact Whet Travel directly at: 877-438-9438 or use the links found below to complete your reservations online. There's a 5% military discount available and there's a $250.00 per person deposit that's required at the time of booking. Don't miss on this event aboard the luxurious MSC Seaside with some of the best entertainment that Beach Music has to offer. 

Cruise Fares:
Inside Cabin - from $749.00 per person, dble occup
Oceanview - from $1,079.00 per person, dble occup
Balcony - from $1,229.00 per person, dble occup
Suite - from $1,619.00 per person, dble occup


Day    Port of Call 
  1      Miami Florida
  2      At Sea
  3      Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  4      George Town, Cayman Islands
  5      Cozumel, Mexico
  6      At Sea
  7      Ocean Cay MSC Reserve, Bahamas
  8      Miami, Florida

Purchase your tickets online or by phone. Use the links below:

Tickets: https://www.blackwaterband.com
Whet Travel: https://booking.whettravel.com/Booking

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