South Walton Sounds
South Walton is rich with many natural resources and we are further blessed that talented people add “soundtracks” to our wonderful lifestyle. We invite you to enjoy the samples below and all the great music in our neighborhoods during your next visit.
South Walton “Soundtrack” by Susanna Hoffs | |
“Sand and turquoise water forever” is how visitors often describe the destination’s 26 miles of pristine beach nestled along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. And now that sentiment has been put to music. The song, titled This is the Place, is courtesy of internationally renowned singer/songwriter Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles! We were honored to welcome Hoffs to South Walton for the 30A Songwriters Festival in January 2012, where she also performed the song live. Lyric Video Full Press Release |
South Walton Paradise song - Sonic Bid Contest Winner | |
Congratulations to Jennifer Lynn Simpson & Freddy Miles as winner of the first ever 30A Songwriters Festival’s Visit South Walton Song Contest. The contest was open to everyone submitting a song representative of the South Walton brand and falling within six musical genres. As the winner Jennifer and Freddy will receive a festival kick-off party performance, a $500 prize, up to five nights of South Walton accommodation, additional festival performances and inclusion in the 2012 30A Songwriters Festival compilation CD. |
Country Star Darius Rucker | |
Country music star Darius Rucker will headline a charity concert on Sunday, May 13, 2012 as an exciting finale to the inaugural ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The concert will beheld at 7 p.m. on the North Park lawn at the beautiful Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Tickets are on sale now! |
30A Songwriters Festival | |
This annual event is hugely popular with music-lovers, due to the caliber and variety of talent and the intimate venues in which they perform. In addition to the Bangles, this year’s line-up included such names as Rodney Crowell, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Joan Osborne, Miles Zuniga of Fastball, Matthew Sweet, Sam Bush Band, David Wilcox, Jeffrey Steele, Shawn Mullins, Jim Lauderdale and Mary Gauthier. Be sure to set your calendars to enjoy these live performances. Link to Signature Page Link to This is the Place video |
Local Singer on NBC’s The Voice | |
Are you a fan of NBC’s hugely popular show The Voice? Then no doubt you’ve heard South Walton’s very own Geoff McBride. Geoff wowed the judges with his rendition of Stevie Wonder’s Higher Ground, and chose to be on Team Christina. Visitors to South Walton can see Geoff perform live at First Note Music Hall in Blue Mountain Beach, where he’s a regular. But make sure you book in advance. Shows sell out quickly! |
Featured Venue - First Note Music Hall | |
South Walton’s premier listening hall features national talent including contestants on season two of NBC’s The Voice. South Walton’s own Geoff McBride is a regular performer and country duo THE LiNE has been featured talent. Both are competing on Team Christina. You can catch performances like these when you visit First Note Music Hall, located in Redfish Village in Blue Mountain Beach. Reserve your spot early. With talent like this, shows sell out fast! |
Featured Artist - Jabo Starks | |
Located in funky Grayton Beach, The Red Bar is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. The band at this respected music venue is led by legendary funk and blues drummer John "Jabo" Starks, who boasts stints with James Brown, B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland among his many accomplishments. Click here to learn more about Jabo Starks. |
