We're excited to hear that Blackwater Rhythm & Blues will be releasing a new song titled:
"I Don't Want to Go Home" on an upcoming compilation with KHP Music! We can't wait to
hear the new song and others included on the new release. Once we've received word on
a release date, we will update you right here on Flip Flop Live!
On a sidenote, we happened to notice today is Doug Winstead's birthday from BR&B. Happy
Birthday Doug!
The 2019 Virginia Shaggers Hall of Fame inductee ceremony was held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Crown Plaza Hampton Marina in Hampton, Virginia. From what we've been told it was a great weekend of fun and dancing with great friends throughout Virginia. Below are your 2019 inductees and we'd like to congratulate each every person.
The 2019 Sunset Sounds concert series calendar is set and what a great lineup. Located in beautiful downtown South Hill, Virginia this event is brought to you by the South Hill Chamber of Commerce and the South Hill Market Square Committee. South Hill is located near two great lakes, Gaston and Buggs Island. Plenty of shops including chains and a plethora of family owned businesses. Easily accessible from Interstate 85 you will surely want to make plans to attend as many as possible this year. Check out the great lineup!
Admission is ONLY $3.00 per event:
May 16, 2019 - Band of Oz
June 20, 2019 - Liquid Pleasure
July 3, 2019 - Feature Attraction Band & Fireworks following
July 18, 2019 - Tim Cifers
August 15, 2019 - Bounce
September 6, 2019 - Jason Link, Jason Houchins, Katie Davis (Local Country Night)
September 19, 2019 - The Konnection Band
October 26, 2019 - SpookTober Fest
For full details on the event including directions, click here!
Sand City Productions announced this morning the release of their first compilation titled "Let Loose". The album will be pushed to your favorite DJ's and stations Friday, March 15, 2019 so be sure to call in your requests for the new CD. From their news release they said "Artist appearing on the CD will include some of the industries best talent including, Gary Lowder, Steve Edmonds, Michael Maffeo, Dustin York, Kendrix Singletary, Marsha Morgan, Tim Sidden as well as two NEW artist to the Music Industry, The Carolina Beach Boys and Tom Britt."
You can purchase copies through Judy's House of Oldies in N. Myrtle Beach or through Preppy Pirate Outfitters. **SPECIAL OFFER**
Preppy Pirate will be offering a Discount of $5.00 off of any purchase of their merchandise when you purchase a "Let Loose" CD. This sale is good through Sunday Night, March 17, 2019.
The 2019 Lake Life Live Summer concert series calendar is set and what a great lineup. Located on beautiful Buggs Island Lake in Clarksville, Virginia (Virginia's ONLY lakeside town). As you cross the bridge into downtown Clarksville you're greeted with quaint shops, restaurants and businesses. Venture a little farther into town and you will reach the new stage that was constructed for the 2018 concert series which now includes the addition of an outdoor dance floor in front of the large covered stage.
Each year the event grows and visitors are greeted with the friendliness of small town America. The residents and businesses are welcoming of all guests while happily sharing in the town's festivities and traditions. You can even book a room overlooking the beautiful lake and stay the weekend.
Admission is ONLY $5.00 per event:
May 4, 2019 - Konnection Band, Feature Attraction Band and Tobacco Road Band
June 1, 2019 - The Catalinas
July 6, 2019 - Jim Quick and Coastline (Farewell Tour)
August 3, 2019 - Chairmen of the Board
September 1, 2019 - The Embers feat. Craig Woolard and J.B. and the Get Down Browns Band
October 5, 2019 - Steve Owens and Summertime
For full details on the event including directions, click here!
Through the hardwork and dedication of so many people, organizations, artists and bands,
we can certainly say that the 2019 Cabin Fever Throwdown fundraiser was a success and
we're so happy that we were able to be there for the event and we're already looking forward
to 2020.
Donation totals: $94,048.58
All money raised went to Transitions LifeCare (Hospice of Wake Forest)
If you'd still like to donate to this great organization you can do by visiting the following link: Transitions LifeCare
(Photo by WTVR Chanel 6 News - Richmond, Virginia)
Sadly we received news from Hopewell, Virginia earlier this morning. The Hopewell Moose Lodge 1472
was a total loss from a fire that started in the early morning hours. Thankfully no employees or lodge
members were inside of the structure and no injuries were reported.
The Hopewell Moose has supported their community for years through various events along with supporting
the Beach Music community. They've hosted various bands throughout the years along with the Central VA
Junior Shaggers.
If we receive further information we will be sure to update you on that. Our thoughts and prayers are with
the lodge members, their families and those affected within the community by this sad news.
March is upon us and that means you will begin to see all of the outdoor Summer series schedules posted.
We've added several to our calendar already including:
Alive at Five in Morehead City, NC
Downtown Clayton in Clayton, NC
Lake Life Live in Clarksville, VA
Mount Holly Concert Series in Mount Holly, NC
Music on Main in N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Ragapple Lassie Vineyard - Boonville, NC
Sunset Sounds in South Hill, VA
More venues, festivals, concerts and series will be added shortly. As soon as we know, we will make sure
you're updated so be sure to check back often as we receive information daily.
Yesterday we travelled down to Raleigh for the 2019 Cabin Fever Throwdown. There
was a great turnout this year including: fans, shaggers, DJ's and bands. If you missed
it, you surely missed an awesome day. We enjoyed performances by Steve Owens and
Summertime, Band of Oz, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard along with Jim Quick and
Coastline as they closed out the evening.
We've posted a few videos on our Facebook page but we will be including a lot more
video from Sunday afternoon and the clips will be available on our Facebook page,
YouTube channel and Vimeo. We also received several compliments on our new
endeavor from several we ran into throughout the day and we can't thank you
enough for the kind words. We're working to make FFL your easy to navigate portal
to EVERYTHING, Beach Music and we can only do that with the help of all of you
in the Beach Music Community!
Last Summer we came up with the idea for Flip Flop Live and we've worked hard trying
to think about every aspect of what we'd like to see within FFL. What is it the bands and
artists need, how can we help the DJ's, what about the shaggers and beach music fans?
With such a dedicated community of people, the industry needed a dedicated source to
bring all of the information together in one place that will be kept current, is easy to
navigate and is supportive of all areas of beach music.
We present to you "Flip Flop Live"! Over the next few months we will be gradually making
changes, adding new features and we will be listening for your feedback. Join our mailing
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