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New Music from the Catalinas
Tuesday, March 02 2021

The Catalinas announced they will be releasing two songs, Saturday, March 6, 2021 and the songs will be included on an upcoming CD. "Working on a Groovy Thing" and "Keep on Pushing Love".  You'll want to call or message your favorite DJs and stations and request the new music. Be sure to head over to their Facebook page as they release more information and be sure to visit their website.

2021 CBMA Awards and Weekend
Monday, March 01 2021

The Carolina Beach Music Academy sent out a newsletter on March 1, 2021 talking about the 2021 CBMA awards show and weekend in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina later this year. Be sure to take note of the changes with the membership mentioned below in the newsletter.

         

 

CBMA Newsletter - March 1, 2021

 

2021 CBMA's

News & Info

 

Welcome to 2021!!

 

We hope this will be a better year for us all and things will start getting back to normal!

 

***This email is long but please take time to read as new guidelines for membership are explained!!

 

First off, A big thank you to those that joined the 2020 CBMA Academy and Nominated and Voted for your Favorites!. Last years show was definitely different and I hope we don't have to do that again this year. I would like to thank my staff along with 94.9 The Surf for making the 2020 CBMA Awards take place and congratulations to all the Nominees and Winners!!

 

Thanks to my staff of Sharon, Charles, Chaz, Peanut, Dana & Rick for helping get the awards to the winners and posting everything. Also to Mike Worley, Chad Sain, Larry Sprinkle, Jim Shafer, Jim Morgan & Bo Gilbert for handling things on the Surfs end to make it happen. And most of all to Hayes Jewelers of Lexington, NC (Bruce, Zack & Staff) for making sure we had something to give our winners with all the pandemic restrictions that were in place and to 94.9 The Surf.

 

The 2021 CBMA Weekend and show is planned for November 11th-14th, 2021

Plans are in the works to come back with a bang and have a great time bringing the Best of Carolina Beach Music back to a live audience!!

 

If you had ordered tickets for the 2020 CBMA Show at the Alabama Theatre and did not ask for a refund, then your tickets are still good for the 2021 Show if you did not have them printed. If you did have them printed, you can take those by the Theatre and they will exchange them for 2021 Show tickets in the same seats. If you have not gotten your tickets then you need to order them quickly as they will go fast for the good seats as we have had hundreds of emails asking about this years show dates so they could order their tickets. This email is to let you know they are on sale as of today!!

 

You can call the Alabama Theatre at 800-342-2262 now to order your tickets or click the link below to order online.

 

Click Here to order Tickets!!

 

Don't forget to ask about the discounts for ordering Christmas or Theatre Show tickets at the same time. You can save 30% on tickets!!

 

Renew Your Membership!!

 

It's time to renew your membership in the CBMA Academy!!

 

There have been some changes in the Academy Membership structure!

 

Click Here to download New Guidelines!!

 

After many years of being asked by the fans and Industry, we have now implemented some changes to the CBMA Academy Structure. Explanation Below! Please read!

 

 

As far as the Bands & Industry, There are no changes other than the prices of membership. Your membership now includes some perks explained on the Application.

 

for Industry and Band application Click Here

 

As far as supporters and fans of the Carolina Beach Music Industry, the changes are as follows.

 

There are now 2 Levels to each CBMA Membership.

 

If you plan to "Attend" the CBMA Weekend in November then you will want to join the CBMA as an

"Academy Member"

 

This Membership will include your Weekend Pass for all the Club Activities for Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights including the Industry Awards and the Hayes Jewelers After Party on Sunday after the Awards Show at the Alabama Theatre at a substantial discount to normal Weekend Pass prices. (With "Academy" membership, WE Pass cost is only $35pp, Even cheaper if joining as a couple. Regular price is $50pp)

 

There are 2 Levels to this membership,

 

Level 1 is for the person or couple that wants to attend the weekend but also to "Nominate and Vote" for their favorites for the

2021 Awards!!

 

Level 2 is for the person or couple that wants to attend the weekend but "Vote only" for their favorites.

 

Your Membership Card will serve as your Weekend Pass just like the SOS card serves as your pass for SOS Clubs.

 

 

If you plan "Not to Attend" the CBMA Weekend in November then you will want to join the CBMA as an

 

"Associate Member"

 

**This is basically the way you have joined in the past. You will still be able to Nominate and Vote depending on the Level you join but your membership card is different and will not be observed as a Weekend Pass!!

 

There are 2 Levels to this membership,

 

Level 1 is for the person or couple that wants to "Nominate and Vote" for their favorites for the 2021 Awards!!

 

Level 2 is for the person or couple that wants to "Vote only" for their favorites.

 

*If you decide to come to the CBMA Weekend, you can purchase the Weekend Pass a discounted rate with your 2021 Membership Card but it will not be the deal you get above by joining as a "Academy Member!!"

 

Applications for Membership Click Here

 

 

Support your favorite Artists, Bands, DJ's, Venues, etc.... by Joining the

Carolina Beach Music Academy!!!



Click Here

**Updated** Prayers for Johnny Hopkins
Monday, March 01 2021
Update March 9, 2021 from North Tower
We just received more encouraging news regarding Johnny and his recovery. He is scheduled to go to Wake Med Rehab this afternoon. A note from Enda and
Johnny: “Thanks everyone for the prayers and well wishes. I know that helped.” We in his North Tower family would like to second that “thanks” and ask you to continue praying for his complete healing.
 

Update March 7, 2021 from North Tower
We received a very good report regarding Johnny Hopkins today. We’re happy to report that he is making progress, has started therapy and his prognosis is good. We appreciate all of the prayers for Johnny, Edna and their family. We ask that you to continue praying and sending well wishes. Edna said he’s enjoyed the texts and cards. Let’s face it....everybody loves Johnny. We sure do and I can assure each of you that Johnny feels the same about each of you.


Original Post March 1, 2021
Our prayers go out to Johnny Hopkins his family and the North Tower family. Tonight the band made the following post:

"We’d like to let everyone know that our brotherJohnny Hopkins suffered a stroke yesterday. He’s at Rex Hospital and is currently in ICU. We don’t have a lot of details at this point but are asking for prayers for Johnny, Edna and the family. Edna asked that we post this because she knows that so many people love Johnny. We will update this as we have additional information. That you all for the prayers and well wishes."

 

2021 Beach Music Deejay HOF Inductions
Friday, February 26 2021
Larry Edwards, Chairmen of the Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame announced the following on the Association of Beach and Shag Club DJs Facebook page earlier today.

"The 2021 Beach Music Deejay Hall Of Fame inductions will be held Saturday, Feb. 27th at 11AM in the lobby of the OD Resort Hotel. All are welcome to attend. We also plan to have a public ceremony at Fat Harold’s Beach Club during the Fall 2021 SOS event at North Myrtle Beach."

2021 Regular Hall of Fame inductees:
Claude Collins and Brent Rhyne

Honorary inductees:
Jim Bowers and Hayes Jewelers
 
ABSCDJs Announcement
Thursday, February 11 2021
From Larry Edwards - Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame

Congratulations are in order to Brent Rhyne of Myrtle Beach, SC and Claude Collins of North Myrtle Beach on their election to the Regular Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame this year.
 
Also congratulations to Jim Bowers of Charleston, SC and Hayes Jewelers of Lexington, NC on being elected to the Honorary Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame. All will be inducted at Fat Harold’s Beach Club during the next major shag event here in North Myrtle Beach.
 
Thanks to DJ Hall of Fame members Eddie Anderson and Jim Rose along with H.G. Worley, Jr. who assisted in the voting process.
 
Larry Edwards
Chairman, Beach Music Deejay Hall of Fame
 
 

Lake Life Live Announces 2021 Lineup
Sunday, January 31 2021

Lake Life Live Concert Series announced their 2021 lineup last night on the Saturday Night House Party with DJ Andy Lucy on Flip Flop Live Radio. Dale Hite joined Andy to release the anticipated entertainment schedule that will kickoff in May in Virginia's online lakeside town in Clarksville, Virginia. If you're interested in attending, we have all of the details available for you here on Flip Flop Live. We'd like to thank Lake Life Live for including us as they do each and every year and we're so proud to be a sponsor of such a great event. They were nominated in 2020 for the "Concert Series of the Year" by the Carolina Beach Music Academy.

2021 Lineup

May 1, 2021
North Tower

June 5, 2021
Feature Attraction Band
The Konnection

July 3, 2021
Band of Oz

August 7, 2021
Blackwater

September 5, 2021
JB & the Get Down Browns
The Embers feat. Craig Woolard

October 2, 2021
Cat5

Community Mourns the loss of Hugh
Wednesday, January 27 2021

This evening we learned of the passing of Hugh "Chuck" Williams from Newport News, Virginia. According to the information we've received, he passed away at 7:17PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. On any given night you'd find Chuck performing with the Fat Ammons Band or the Rhondels up and down the east coast. On his Facebook page on the about me section he wrote: " I can't seem to quit this music stuff. I wish things would pick up though. The less I gig the more I have to practice."

His friends have shared memories including Jay Kinlaw who said: "Rest in Heavenly Peace Hugh 'Chuck' Williams! Sax player for Fat Ammons' Band andThe Rhondels for many, many years!!! Super talented and incredibly funny!!! Old times spent with him, Edgar Justus, Curtis Swisher, Lee and Don Quisenberry are washing over me as I type this!!! Fly high, Sax Man!!"

Jim Stoudemire also commenting: "I just learned tonight of the passing of a good friend. Chuck Williams and I worked together in Fat Ammons Band from 2001-2003 though he was there a much longer time. He was a very talented musician, performer and writer. A lot of sax players do the "two horns at a time thing" but Chuck did it in such a rhythmic way that it stood above what anyone else did. I'll miss seeing and hearing him play but I'll also miss the stories and history. Many times when I would ask a question he would answer with something like "yeah, that's how I learned to play sax upside down on a trapeze!" Along with Fat Ammons Band, Chuck played several years with blues guitarist, Albert Collins as well as The Rhondels. His talent and his friendship will surely be missed! Thinking of Denise and hoping she finds comfort in the coming times."

We'd like to extend our sincere condolences to Denise as well as his family and friends during this time. We've included a couple of videos below of Chuck that we found and if we're made aware of his obituary, we will be sure to update this page with that information.

 

Community Mourns the loss of Jon Lee
Monday, January 25 2021

Our community received more news that Jon Lee, keyboardist of Shag Attack had passed away. We extend our deepest condolences to Jon's family and friends. One memory that we read was from his band mate, Darryl Mcdaniel that reads: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and band mate, keyboardist Jon Lee of SHAG ATTACK. It has been a pleasure and honor to have you over my left shoulder all these years. Rest in peace, brother."

Once we learn of any planned services we will be sure to update this page.

Community Mourns the loss of Bobby Simmons
Monday, January 25 2021

We read the sad news of the passing of Bobby Garland Simmons and we send our condolences to his family and friends during this time. We've read several posts about Bobby including the Carolina Beach Music Academy which posted; "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Bobby Simmons. A wonderful and talented musician and friend left us last night to be in the beach paradise in heaven. He donated the instruments that we got signed and auctioned off each year at the CBMA's. Fly High Bobby Simmons."

 Funeral Services:
 Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM
 Visitation beginning at 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM
 Dillard Funeral Home
 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway
 Pickens, South Carolina.


Obituary:
Easley, SC – Mr. Bobby Garland Simmons, age 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 24, 2021. Mr. Simmons was born in Pickens County, South Carolina and was the son of the late Garland Hudson Simmons and Lucille Parsons Simmons. Survivors include his wife of fourteen years Lynn Garrett Simmons of Easley, South Carolina and daughters Amy Britz (Luke) of Fort Mill, South Carolina and Jennifer Ables (Ross) of Anderson, South Carolina. Surviving are three grandchildren Clayton, Carsyn and Connor. Also surviving are Aunts Doris Childs and Gertrude Hughes of Pickens, South Carolina.

Mr. Simmons was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of the Music Maker in Easley, South Carolina having operated that business since 2009. He was a keyboard player, having played with several local bands throughout the Southeast. Mr. Simmons was an avid outdoorsman and had turned his home with Lynn into a hunting lodge. He was a member of the Anderson Electric City Shag Club and was known for his steps and his warm hugs. Bobby never met a stranger. He enjoyed camping and travel.

A chapel service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM located at 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made on behalf of the family to the Alzheimers Association located at 4124 Clemson Blvd, Suite L Anderson, SC 29621. Phone 1-864-224-3045 or Meals on Wheels of Greenville located at 15 Oregon Street Greenville, SC 29605.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Simmons family.

Online condolences may be made on the funeral home website.

          FAMILY

  • Garland Hudson Simmons, Father (deceased)
  • Lucille Parsons Simmons, Mother (deceased)
  • Lynn Garrett Simmons, Spouse
  • Amy Britz (Luke), Daughter
  • Jennifer Ables (Ross), Daughter
  • Clayton, Grandchild
  • Carsyn, Grandchild
  • Connor, Grandchild
  • Doris Childs, Aunt
  • Gertrude Hughes, Aunt
Beach Waves Radio Launches
Monday, January 25 2021

Beach Waves Radio launches a brand new internet radio station effective February 1, 2021. Co-owners, Townsend Link (Elizabethtown, NC), Scott Walker (Grantham, NC), and Ben Morris (Bristol, TN), are excited for the launch. Beach Waves Radio will provide streaming music and radio shows 24/7/365 specializing in Carolina Beach Music and classic soul.

The Beach Waves Radio app is available to download from the Google Play Store (Android) and the Apple App Store (Apple IOS). Beach Waves Radio will provide a mixture of live and syndicated shows that will play everything from the classic beach anthems to the latest releases from your favorite bands. “We are excited to bring something new to the table. We plan to provide live events, specialty shows, in-depth artist spotlights, and much more once things get back to normal”, Link says. Townsend Link is the host of Beach Bound & Down every Tuesday night from 7-10pm. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to bring Beach Music radio to new parts of the country featuring live remote broadcasts to areas in East Tennessee, for audiences that haven’t had that opportunity in the recent past but are clamoring for it”, says Morris. Ben Morris is the host of Highway 17 every Monday night from 8-11pm. “I’m most excited to change the Carolina Beach Music radio game with my 2 friends”, Walker says. Scott Walker is the host of Thursday Night Beach Therapy every Thursday from 8-10pm.

For more information on the station and shows you can visit as of February 1, 2020 their website and visit and follow Beach Waves Radio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
We're friends with everyone over at Beach Waves Radio and we wish you guys nothing but the best and we're looking forward to listening. Congratulations!


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