We're excited to announce a new feature on Flip Flop Live. If you've been to Beach Music events, most likely you've
seen Rickie Lipscomb moving throughout the crowd capturing photos. Rickie is nice enough to make these
photos available to those wishing to view them. You can even purchase high quality, professionally enhanced
photos seen in his albums.

Rickie's photos will now be available on our website making it easy for everyone to view and/or order individual
photographs. We look forward to this partnership with Rickie!

What a great weekend in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina topped off with an excellent show on Sunday at the Alabama Theatre. The party started on Thursday, November 7, 2019 and lasted into the early morning hours of Monday, November 11, 2019. We'd like to send our congratulations to all of the winners below!

Listen LIVE to the CBMA Awards Show results right here on Flip Flop Live.  Mike Brooks and Big Allan D from US98.3 FM will be broadcasting live from the Alabama Theatre today, Sunday November 10, 2019. To listen CLICK HERE!

So much talent from all of the artists and musicians throughout the Carolinas and Virginia! From the countless miles driven yearly, the release of new music and the true talent presented on stages throughout the South keeping the classics alive. If you visit the "Band Page" on our website, take a look at the talent that makes up our industry. Many spend days and/or weeks away from their families while performing multiple shows daily with the shows being hundreds of miles apart. Thank you for your dedication to the industry, keeping the classics we love alive and bringing us new music to enjoy for years to come.

If you love listening and/or dancing to the bands, you will find  LIVE events listed below scheduled for the upcoming weekend. All events can be found in our "CBMA Weekend Guide" for easy accessibility from your mobile device, tablet, PC and of course you're more than welcome to print it as well.

Thursday, November 7, 2019
 4:00 PM - Deckerz: Rick & Lisa Duo
 8:00 PM - Deckerz: The Castaways
 9:00 PM - HOTO's: Sand Band & Special Guest
 9:00 PM - Ducks: Rhonda McDaniel & Carolina Coast feat. Kendrix Singletary

Friday, November 8, 2019
 8:00 PM - HOTO's: Sea Cruz / Jim Quick & Coastline
 8:00 PM - Deckerz: Big Time Band
 9:00 PM - Spanish Galleon: Envision Band
 9:00 PM - Fat Harold's: Cat5
 9:00 PM - Ducks: The Entertainers

Saturday, November 9, 2019
12:00 PM - HOTO's: Feature Attraction Band (FAB)
12:00 PM - TIKI Bar: Track Artist Showcase
  3:00 PM - Spanish Galleon: Industry Awards - Various Artists Performing
  8:00 PM - Deckerz: Rhonda McDaniel & Carolina Coast
  8:30 PM - HOTO's: Sand Band / The Castaways
  8:45 PM - Spanish Galleon: Tim Clark Band
  9:00 PM - Fat Harold's: Steve Owens & Summertime
  9:00 PM - Ducks: Hip Pocket

Sunday, November 10, 2019
12:00 PM - Alabama Theatre Parking Lot - Tailagate Party
  3:00 PM - Alabama Theatre: 25th Annual CBMA Awards Show - Various Artists (see list below)
  8:30 PM - Ducks
  9:00 PM - Spanish Galleon: Embers feat. Craig Woolard
  9:00 PM - HOTO's: Band of Oz

Scheduled artist/band lineup for the awards show:
Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot
Bo Schronce
Too Much Sylvia
Jaye Hammer
Rick Strickland and Lesa Hudson
Sand Band
Terri Gore
Rhonda McDaniel
Ms. Jody
Sea Cruz
Cat5
Jim Quick & Coastline
Embers feat. Craig Woolard / Jimmy Hall
Tim Clark Band
 

As you' probably already know, the biggest party in Beach Music is happening this weekend in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you're unable to attend, you can still listen to the results as they're announced LIVE on US98.3 FM with Mike Brooks and Big Allan D.  They're taking their weekly show "Carolina Ocean Drive" on the road to N. Myrtle Beach. To listen, be sure to visit our website on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM where you can stream the show LIVE. Mike and Allan will be backstage while keeping you updated on the results.

We'd love to have you join us in person and there's still time but if you can't, be sure to tune-in on Sunday!

Earlier today the Main Event Band posted on their Facebook page that we can expect new music from the band coming soon! We will keep you posted once we know more!

One thing we love about CBMA weekend is the inclusion of the various areas of the Beach Music industry. So many help make up the lifestyle we love and cherish. One big part would be the shag clubs, shaggers, instructors, clubs and organizations that support shag events. For the shag fans you'll have several chances to enjoy events throughout the weekend. We've included those events for you below:

Friday, November 8, 2019
12:00 PM - OD Cafe: Shag Lessons (Easy Shag Steps) w/ Sam & Lisa West - $10
  2:00 PM - OD Cafe: Line Dance Lessons with Rebecca Lapping - Free
  3:00 PM - Spanish Galleon: 7th Annual CBMA Amateur Shag Contest with Guest Judges
Amateur Shag Contest Application - Click Here!

Saturday, November 9, 2019
10:00 AM - Fat Harold's: First Annual Junior Shag Contest w/ Celebrity Judges
Junior Shag Contest Application - Click Here!
12:00 PM - OD Cafe: Line Dance Lessons with Rebecca Lapping - Free
  2:00 PM - OD Cafe: Shag Lessons (Pivots & Social Patterns) with Same & Lisa West - $10
  3:00 PM - Spanish Galleon: 2019 CMBA Industry Awards Show

Sunday, November 10, 2019
3:00 PM: CBMA Awards Show including: National Shag Champions and Shag Time 2

You can keep track of every event by downloading our "CBMA Weekend Guide" and it includes all times and events. Don't miss the various bands and DJ's that will be in town to entertain us all. Show off those dance skills throughout town and keep that shag tradition alive, well as we pass it down to future generations. We will see you in just a few days!

Andy Lucy & Jonathan "JJ" Sharpe
Flip Flop Live

Congratulations to Diana McLeod! She won a pair of tickets to ECSC Fall Breeze happening tomorrow, Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Farm at 42 in Selma, North Carolina. Diana we will be in touch with you about your tickets and we're looking forward to attending the event tomorrow. Be sure to come up and say hello!

October 31, 2019

In a post shared earlier today on Facebook, the North Carolina Museum of History will be unvailing a Beach Music Exhibit in May of 2020 that will run through January 2021. It's looks to feature items from: The Embers, Fantastic Shakers, Catalinas, Chairmen of the Board and the Band of Oz. The exhibit will be called: “Beach Music: Making Waves in North Carolina” and will include "six thematic sections that explore the genre, delving into what Beach Music is all about, the major hit-makers in the scene, and how it became a part of our regional identity." As we learn more we will be sure to update our news feed.