February 25, 2013 by Collis Thompson
A record crowd of more than 2,000 gumbo lovers turned out on a cool but sunny Florida day for the 24th annual Sandesatin Gumbo Festival at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Eighteen teams competed for prizes in several categories.
The Waylon Thibodeaux Band played zydeco music while the crowd kicked up their heels and relaxed on the lawn.
February 21, 2013 by Collis Thompson
A loving and quick look back at last month's 30A Songwriters Festival.
The 2013 30A Songwriters Festival was held on a perfect SoWal weekend. Sunny skies and mid-seventies greeted songwriters and fans on Sunday. Indoor and outdoor venues up and down Scenic 30A were filled with music lovers and writers who perform their own music, and performers who write their own songs.
The SoWal.com staff was out in full force capturing images, notes, and memories of a wonderful music-filled weekend.
February 4, 2013 by Collis Thompson
Shawn Mullins plays "Lullaby" on the Bentley's stage at 30A Songwriters Festival 2013.
February 4, 2013 by Collis Thompson
Boukou Groove plays "Stay Broke" on the Bentley's stage at the 30A Songwriter Festival 2013.
February 4, 2013 by Collis Thompson
Jeffrey Steele sings "Cowboy in Me" at the Rosemary Beach Town Hall during the 30A Songwriters Festival 2013.
January 30, 2013 by admin
One of our favorite local bands was the talk of the 30A Songwriters Festival recently. In this video, The Owsley Brothers play "200 Miles" on the Caliza stage in Alys Beach.
Hailing from the Gulf Coast of Florida The Owsley Brothers Began as the Bedroom Recording project of multi-instrumentalist J.E. Reynolds. Armed with a cheap guitar, half a drum kit and an 8-track recorder, Reynolds crafted Last Years Acclaimed EP Pure Lust.
January 25, 2013 by Collis Thompson
Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo of Fastball perform "The Way", live at Central Square Records in Seaside, Florida during the 30A Songwriters Festival 2013.
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January 25, 2013 by Collis Thompson
The Shadowboxers play "He's on the Move" on the Gulf Place stage at 30A Songwriters Festival 2013.
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October 28, 2012 by SoWal Staff
On Sep. 29, 2012, Shelter House for domestic violence and Alaqua Animal Refuge joined forces once again to hold the 2nd Annual “Share the Shelter” Music Festival. The event, sponsored by SoWal.com, was created to raise much needed funds for both organizations, and to bring a higher level of awareness to the cycle of violence created by those who inflict abuse. More info at http://www.sharetheshelter.org.
May 3, 2012 by SoWal Staff
The 26th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival on April 26-29, 2012 was a picture-perfect festival, complete with white tents, flowing wine, gourmet food and live music at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It's SoWal.com-sponsored event not to be missed every spring in Sandestin!
