As long as Willie Tee’s music has been a staple of Carolina Beach Music, it’s hard to believe that he only found out how popular his music was in “Beach Music Land” 2005! Thank the Good Lord he was able to be honored for his many contributions to our music in 2005 at The Carolina Beach Music Awards, before he passed away on September 11, 2007 of cancer. The folks at Ripete Records have assembled an outstanding collection of twenty-two tracks of his music. Of course there are the Beach Classics like “Thank You John”,
Month: October 2008
Big John Thompson at Wall to Wall
The show was already packed with talent as some of the best bands in Beach Music; Jim Quick & Coastline, Band of Oz, Fantastic Shakers play the 6th Annual Wall to Wall Ball in Raleigh, NC. This just in! Big John Thompson is planning to be at the Wall to Wall Ball on December 18th … Read more
Big Fish Shtick in Wilmington, NC
Its the Big Fish Shtick in Wilmington, NC at the Triangle Lounge. Plan to be at the party to eat, be entertained and support a good cause. Jim Quick & Coastline, Hip Pocket, and Special Guest DJ Joey Warren along with some of the best local food you will eat all for $20 on Sunday, … Read more
Fantastic Shakers Update 10-15-08
Boy, we sure had a good time last week! From Columbia to Isle of Palms, from Greensboro to Bent Mountain, VA and back; it was “fun-a-plenty” for the friends and fans as well as the band. We started our week last Wednesday in Columbia at Pure Ultra-lounge for Ralph Taylor’s birthday. We had a great … Read more
Jim Quick & Coastline Update 10-10-08
I can’t remember playing this many back to back shows since the band began in 1992. The past few weeks have been a blur. However, I do remember The Seafood Festival, the night show at HOTOs and The Robenson County Fair. There was a whole lot more but I’m A.D.D. right now. It was all … Read more
Wall to Wall…and Back to Back to Back
3 of the absolute best bands in Beach Music will be at the North Raleigh Hilton on December 18th, 2008. Are you going to be there? They just announced special hotel room rate of only $69 for the night. Also…there is a rumor of special ticket prices for sale. Wall to Wall Ball Information and … Read more