By Lynne Christen
The
Beaches of South Walton become a mecca for music fans on January 15-17, 2010 when dozens of prominent singers and songwriters gather for the inaugural 30A Songwriters Festival.
Here’s a sample of a few of the headliners taking the stage:
• Emily Saliers and Amy Ray (multi-platinum, multi-Grammy award-winning Indigo Girls)
• Sam Bush (known as the King of Newgrass)
• Chely Wright (former Best New Female Country Artist of the Year and one of People Magazine’s past 50 Beautiful People)
• Rodney Crowell (a member of the Nashville Songwriting Hall of Fame)
• John Oates (one half of the rock duo Hall & Oates)
• Jeffrey Steele (songwriter for over 100 artists in recent years)
Performances kickoff Friday afternoon with a reception at
Bud & Alley’s at Seaside for all artists and attendees. Then, it’s a full weekend of solo and multi-artist performances at local theaters and beach bars along Highway 30A. Catch your favorites at
Bluz Bar,
Stinky’s Fish Camp,
Shorty’s Surfside, Seaside Meeting Hall Theatre, Caliza at Aly’s Beach, Rosemary Town Hall and
Fish Out of Water at WaterColor Inn & Resort.
Take advantage of rock-bottom winter lodging rates and save more money by purchasing a three-day pass (wristband) that includes all performances and the Friday kickoff party.
Watch for a feature article on the 30A Songwriters Festival in
USA Today on January 8. Get the latest festival information, an up-to-the-minute performance schedule and purchase tickets
here.
Photo Credit:
Cultural Arts Association of Walton County/
30A Songwriters Festival