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Save the North Shore of the Gulf September 1–6

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Six days of entertainment by popular local musicians means three opportunities to join together as a community to benefit ecological programs along our coastal area.

Support Mobile Baykeeper efforts and hear popular local entertainers at SanRoc Cay September 1–3, 2010.

Even volunteer organizations cost money to operate, so Sweetwater Brewing Company, SanRoc Cay Marina & Shops, North Shore Grill and Beach CITE Studios have joined together to raise funds for care of our precious resources.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 brings LeAnn Creswell & Rick Whaley to the courtyard of SanRoc Cay (Orange Beach, Alabama) from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday evening features The Most Wanted Band and Friends from 6:00 until 9:00, then the action moves inside to the Listening Room at Beach CITE Studios for the Wes Loper Band from 9:00 until midnight

John Joiner begins the Friday evening schedule at 6:00, along with North Shore Grill’s smoked Boston butt take-out sale. At 9:00, move into North Shore Grill to kick it up with Jon Cook & Ryan Baltrop Swamp Music Throwdown.

On Saturday, an all-day tailgate-style part in the Courtyard will be followed by JJ Mack playing 6:30–9:30. At 9:30, The Soul Wig ParTay Band will begin playing in North Shore Grill.

Sunday’s all-day music schedule starts with a gospel brunch with Jody Payne and Cowboy Johnson 11–2, followed by the Knee Deep Band 3–6 and ending with Coconut Radio 6–9.

Lisa Christian kicks off the Monday festivities in the North Shore Grill at 1:00. At 3:00, Paul Killough and Alan Grossman take over the stage, followed by Cowboy Johnson, Jody Payne and Jon Cook at 6:00 until 9:00.

Proceeds from the six-day event will help to sustain the current programs of the Mobile Baykeeper organization, increase awareness and encourage involvement. Locally, more than 4,000 people participate in their activities. One of the many ways for you to be involved is to come enjoy some of the area’s best entertainment and give generously to support the efforts to keep our waters clean and safe.

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Labor Day, Cajun Style at the Beach

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

For many people, a Cajun celebration may not be the first thing that comes to mind for Labor Day. But why not?

Party Cajun-style at The Hangout this Labor Day Weekend!

Unless you are from Louisiana, you may not even know what “Cajun” means, much less what kind of celebrating it might describe. If so, it’s time to change that! This Labor Day Weekend is your chance to party like a Cajun, whether as second nature or for the very first time.

The folks at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama—yes, where Highway 59 ends, right on the beach—are making it easy to live it up. The three-day festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. this Friday, August 27, and each night it doesn’t wind down until 2:00 a.m.

During this time, you’ll enjoy Cochon de liat, a traditional pig roast. You’ll also be treated to zydeco music all weekend, including dance music from the Mermaid Stage. A free family show by Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening. Saturday’s special guests are Don Fontenot and Lez Ami de La Louisianne beginning at 7:00 p.m. And Sunday at 8:00 p.m. is another lively show with Wayne Toups.

It’s not too late to plan your road trip to the party. In fact, Meyer Real Estate has teamed up with The Hangout for the weekend and beyond, offering 50% off accommodations plus a $50 Hangout gift card. See the details and reserve your beach headquarters online. This is a celebration you don’t want to miss!

Free Concert Aug. 12: Great American Classics

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Versatile vocalist Doug Breau brings the songs you love to the Erie Meyer Civic Center in the next Gulf Shores Out & In presentation.

Free musical entertainment with Doug Breau on Thursday, August 12, at Gulf Shores' Erie Meyer Civic Center.

Doug segues between country & western favorites and popular standards, and talks to a large audience as easily as he would to a few friends in his living room. He loves what he does and truly enjoys sharing his music with all ages. This particular show will highlight music from the 1940s through the 1970s.

Joining Doug on the stage will be Katie Belle, 1991 Female Vocalist winner of an amateur talent contest sponsored by the Country Music Association in northern New England. When Doug and Katie met, they knew they would enjoy working together, so they often appear on each other’s shows.

The indoor concert begins at 7:00 p.m.—and admission is free, so don’t miss it. You’ll find the Civic Center at the corner of W. 19th Ave. and W. 2nd St., just a few blocks northwest of the Hwy. 59/Fort Morgan Rd. intersection.

The last two shows in the 2010 Gulf Shores Out & In series will be August 26, indoors, with The Heltons, and September 9, outdoors, with Brent Burns.

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Live Music, Fresh Brews & A Good Cause

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Live music and a good cause seem to go hand-in-hand. So kicking off a month of fund-raising and awareness with two regionally popular musical acts is a great idea—especially when the party is located at a favorite local eatery and sponsored in part by a Southeastern craft brewery!

The fundraising fun begins at "SweetWater 4:20 p.m." on Sunday, August 1 at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Support the Save the Gulf program!

Save the Gulf is a program of the Mobile Baykeepers organization, whose mission is to provide citizens a means to protect the beauty, health and heritage of the Mobile Bay Watershed. By attending any of their fund-raising events, your donation will assist with their hands-on activities and their awareness campaigns.

August 1, 2010, is the first day of the Save the Gulf campaign. Through Labor Day, you are encouraged to participate as often as possible in their efforts and to help spread the word about the work they do to keep our waterways clean and ecologically sound.

The first event will be held at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, so plan to have dinner there while enjoying the performances.

For a donation of only $10, you will be treated to the music of Wes Loper, who combines country, rock, folk, beach and blues styles to make his mark on the music world. His appearance alone would be more than worth the small donation, but with a start time of “SweetWater 4:20 p.m.,” that’s just the first part of the event. Following him is Wet Willie with Jimmy Hall and the Hurricane Horns, cranking up their Southern rock sounds with high energy.

Between songs, be sure to tell the folks from SweetWater Brewing Company how much you appreciate their involvement in this and other environmental programs they support.

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Music in the Courtyard at SanRoc Cay

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Like so many folks, you are drawn to local bands and solo acts. But you might hit a snag this time of year as you try to convince yourself or your friends to spend a warm, beautiful summer evening indoors. It can result in a tug of war, but SanRoc Cay has solved the problem for you.

The courtyard at SanRoc Cay will be humming with free live music through Saturday night.

SanRoc Cay’s courtyard, with its interesting architecture that includes an elegant staircase, offers a wonderful place to relax— and, on these wonderful evenings, it creates an ideal atmosphere to soak up the sounds of a variety of musicians.

The popular duo of Rick & Leanne will be turning out the tunes on Wednesday, July 28. Thursday night brings the Most Wanted Band, John Joiner takes over the entertainment on Friday evening, and Cowboy Johnson and Friends brings this week’s schedule to a close on Saturday, July 31. Bands will play from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m.

Come early. In fact, spend the day at SanRoc Cay. Admire the boats at the marina, schedule a trip with one of the charter businesses based there, get a little pampering at the day spa, shop in a number of upscale boutiques, and choose from 4 terrific restaurants to delight your tastebuds.

You’ll find SanRoc Cay on Perdido Beach Blvd. (the beach highway) in Orange Beach, west of the Perdido Pass Bridge, approximately 8 miles east of Hwy. 59.

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Mithril: Free Concert Thursday in Gulf Shores

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Mist glitter.

High-energy Celtic music by the renowned quartet Mithril can be heard for free in Gulf Shores on July 22.

That term evokes a beautiful scene of peacefulness, sometimes stirred by lively winds, but unbroken by human voices. In the fictional Elvish language of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world, it would be pronounced “mithril”—and a local group named Mithril succeeds at creating such a scenario through their music.

Lift your spirits with Mithril’s unique style of “Celtic Pops” on Thursday, July 22, as part of the free Gulf Shores Out & In concert series. You’ll hear Celtic/world music with influences of classical, Middle Eastern and American folk styles. The four talented members are fun to watch as they play a diverse range of instruments, and their classical training is evident in the group’s effortless precision.

Mithril’s upbeat show will begin at 7:00 p.m. indoors at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores, corner of W. 19th Ave. and W. 2nd St.

Grab your family and some friends, and start the fun in the afternoon with a trip to the Gulf Shores Museum (free admission, open until 5:00 p.m.) to learn of the area’s history, including shrimping and hurricanes. Chat over a delicious dinner at any of the island’s restaurants or enjoy a picnic dinner in the park. Then spend the evening tappin’ your toes to live music.

“Free” is always a good thing, and so is the music of Mithril.

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