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Coastline Announces New Drummer
Thursday, April 07 2022

On March 25, 2022, Coastline announced a new member to their lineup. The announced George Sluppick as their drummer referring to him as a " literal soul and blues machine" We look forward to hearing George perform with the band and we've included the band's original post below. 

 

Are You a Member of the CBMA?
Monday, April 04 2022

Have you joined or renewed your membership with the Carolina Beach Music Academy? Everyone within the industry contributes and supports the music and lifestyle that we love and they do so in many different ways. By joining the CBMA, it enables you to help recognize the groups, individuals and professionals during the annual awards weekend in N. Myrtle Beach while also providing you with discount Cammy weekend passes, discounts at select vendors, discount awards show tickets and more.

You can view the new membership levels by visiting the CBMA Official Website which includes: Industry Members, Academy Members and Associate Members. Please note that "All Industry professionals or organizations must be a member of the academy to be nominated for an award or to participate in the Awards
Weekend".

Let's make 2022 the biggest year yet by inviting a few friends and/or family members to join the Beach Music family and show them why we love it the way we do. Sign up on the CBMA website today and if you have any questions, the academy can be reached by calling: (910) 281-4400  Be sure to download the Flip Flop Live mobile app to receive deadline updates etc for nominations and voting and once you join watch for your membership card and newsletters.

CBMA Logo Property of the Carolina Beach Music Academy.

Coastline Launches Swamp Swag
Saturday, April 02 2022

Jim Quick and Coastline have launched a new merchandise store, "Swamp Swag" that currently has the new Jim Quick and Coastline logo shirts, swamp soul shirts, single posters, their Revival album and a special victrola record player package. In a Facebook post the band advised: " We will be adding more new merch as it rolls in" so be sure to check their website for new items as they become available.

 

Fundraiser for Butch Metcalf
Friday, April 01 2022

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 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


Photo property of Party in Elmwood
Click to see and/or print the schedule

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.

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

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.​​  


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