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South Dakota does not like Beach Music

Back in January of 2012 I wrote an article about Wyoming not liking Beach Music. It was the only state in the US that did not have listeners listening to Shag City USA. Maybe it has something to do with their Internet, I don’t know. I was shocked to review the tracking this morning. We … Read more

Beach Music Memories

I received a lot of feedback on a couple of posts I wrote about titled “Things to do in North Myrtle Beach”. With the Shakers celebrating their 35th Anniversary this year, I started thinking about some of the big things I have done over the years involving beach music. The lifestyle that brings us together … Read more

Free Beer at Hyco Lake

Less than 3 weeks away is the 11th Annual Budweiser Flem Whitt Beach Music Festival. Just like last year and the 9 years before that.. There will be FREE Budweiser products to ticket holders over the age of 21. This event hosted by the Roxboro Jaycees and Harris Inc. of Durham continues to book the … Read more

Do you support Beach Music?

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Are you a fan of Carolina Beach Music? I am not talking about facebook friends and likes on this blog post. I am asking if you support the bands, the clubs, the promoters and events. The term beach music has a lot of people confused that have never experienced what we as fans have followed here in the Carolinas for years. Some of us have been fans of this type of music much longer than others. Its origin has about as many different views as the Shag Dance.

Happy Saturday from NMB

Its Saturday at the beach for me and its not raining… yet. The weather report has been warning of rain. We are 2/3 through with July. I can’t believe how fast this summer is going. Saturday is Angela’s biggest day, so I am usually at the office with her in the afternoon. I was working … Read more

Band of Oz at the Galleon – Junior SOS

July 17th – Doors open to the public at 7:45PM – Come out and party with the Band of Oz at the Spanish Galleon Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach. Junior SOS is in town – Come out and support the future of Shaggers! These kids can dance! Its going to be a big time … Read more

Happy Independence Day!

Its July 4th. Of course I had to come and post a Happy Independence Day blog post.

I hope everyone has a very happy and safe 4th of July. I love this image we did for Grand Strand Vacations facebook page. If you need a place to stay in North Myrtle Beach, Call Grand Strand Vacations at 800-722-6278. They have lots of great houses and condo vacation rentals in North Myrtle Beach for your next vacation. Speaking of North Myrtle Beach.. I launched a new site about a month ago for NMB – Please check out ExploreNMB and share some of that stuff on facebook, google and twitter if you will. Thanks in advance.

If you are in North Myrtle Beach today, be sure to check out the flyover Salute from the Shore at 1:00PM in Cherry Grove.

Fantastic Shakers are 35

Did you get my Beach Music Update email last week? I am excited about the upcoming 35th Aniversary celebrations for the Fantastic Shakrs. 35 years ago on September 20th, the shakers played their first gig. Were you there? If you have some stories to share about the Fantastic Shakers, I invite you to check you the 35th anniversary website.

CBMA Song Winners

Which artist has received the most total song awards for these categories?

Song of the year
Blues Song of the Year
Smoothie of the Year

Band of Oz – Live By Request

New CD has hit the Stores – Get the Newest CD by the Band of Oz
Features Live recordings from
the Spanish Galleon in North Myrtle Beach, SC
the Olde Towne Civic Center Pertersburg, Va
plus shows in Franklin, VA – Raleigh, NC – Fayetteville, NC – Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Happy Birthday Jim Quick!

Another Year Older – Happy Birthday Jim! Jim Quick is 43 today. I can’t believe its been 10 years since we were drinking Rolling Rocks on your 33rd birthday with Mama Kim. Have a good one! Only 16 days and another big event in your life! Listen to Beach Music

Republicans and Democrats can RELAX

I saw on the news this morning that survey results among Republicans and Democrats showed that neither party like Justin Bieber. I have good news for both parties. You will not hear Justin’s music played on Shag City USA – the home of Southern Soul Radio and the Carolina’s Best Beach Music. Shag City USA … Read more

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