30A Songwriters Festival, January 15 -17, 2010

Jennifer Steele · 2009-10-13T03:59:34.000Z

[URL="http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com"][IMG]http://www.culturalartsassociation.com/sites/default/files/30a_logo_large.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [IMG]http://sowal.com/caa-swf-325x125.gif[/IMG] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3][SIZE=4][B]Tickets are now for sale [URL="http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/8216.aspx"]ONLINE[/URL] at [URL="http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/8216.aspx"]www.ticketalternative.com[/URL]![/B][/SIZE] [/SIZE][/FONT][B][FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3]Many nationally prominent singer songwriters as well as a few new artists and the best local writers are confirmed to perform in venues up and down Scenic Highway 30A and beyond in Northwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Fans of great music, beautiful beaches, fantastic restaurants and famous bars will enjoy all of this over the three day holiday weekend. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3] DATES: January 15-17, 2010 (Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend) VENUES: [URL="http://www.rosemarybeach.com"]Rosemary Beach[/URL] (Town Hall), [URL="http://www.alysbeach.com"]Alys Beach[/URL], [URL="http://www.seasidefl.com"]Seaside[/URL] (Repertory Theatre), Grayton Beach ([URL="http://www.theredbar.com"]Red Bar[/URL]), [URL="http://www.watercolorresort.com"]WaterColor,[/URL] Santa Rosa Beach ([URL="http://www.stinkysfishcamp.com"]Stinky's[/URL]), and Miramar Beach ([URL="http://www.bluzdestin.com"]Bluz[/URL]) CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Emily Saliers of [URL="http://www.indigogirls.com"]Indigo Girls[/URL], [URL="http://www.jeffreysteele.com"]Jeffrey Steele[/URL], [URL="http://www.shawnmullins.com"]Shawn Mullins[/URL], [URL="http://www.sambush.com"]Sam Bush[/URL], [URL="http://www.rodneycrowell.com"]Rodney Crowell[/URL], [URL="http://www.joeleathers.com"]Joe Leathers[/URL], [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/garylouris"]Gary Louris[/URL] of the Jayhawks, [URL="http://www.johnoates.com"]John Oates[/URL], [URL="http://chelywright.musiccitynetworks.com/index.htm?id=9559"]Chely Wright[/URL], [URL="http://www.myspace.com/jessialexander"]Jessi Alexander[/URL], [URL="http://www.billymontana.com"]Billy Montana[/URL], [URL="http://www.myspace.com/suziragsdale"]Suzi Ragsdale[/URL], [URL="http://www.myspace.com/suziragsdale"]Michelle Malone[/URL], Brian Davis, [URL="http://www.myspace.com/benglovertunes"]Ben Glover[/URL], Gary Hannan, [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/kylejacobsmusic"]Kyle Jacobs[/URL], [URL="http://www.bryan-kennedy.com/"]Bryan Kennedy[/URL], Gordon Kennedy, [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/troyjonessongs"]Troy Jones[/URL], [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/evanmchugh"]Evan McHugh[/URL], [URL="http://mikeandruthy.com"]Michael Merenda, Jr. and Ruth Ungar Merenda[/URL] of The Mammals, [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/timnichols1"]Tim Nichols[/URL], [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/pearlheartmusic"]Pearl Heart[/URL], [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/jonrandall"]Jon Randall[/URL], [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/petesallismusic"]Pete Sallis[/URL], [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/www.myspace.com/fredwilhelm"]Fred Wilhelm[/URL], and [URL="http://www.nicolewitt.com/index.html"]Nicole Witt[/URL] and [/SIZE][/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3][URL="http://www.locashcowboys.com/"]LoCash Cowboys[/URL].[/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3] FORMAT: Kick off party at renowned Bud and Alley's in Seaside sponsored by BMI on Friday afternoon followed by a series of concerts and in the round performances at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 each night at the various venues. LODGING PARTNERS: Seaside Cottage Rental Agency, Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Agency, Sandestin Hilton and Candlewood Suites are all offering weekend packages for guests of the festival. Go to [URL="http://30asongwritersfestival.com"]30ASongwritersFestival [/URL]for details. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/B][FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3][B]TICKETS $40 three-day weekend pass $20 for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday day pass [/B] [/SIZE][/FONT] [URL="http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com"][IMG]http://www.culturalartsassociation.com/sites/default/files/2010postcard_frt.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Jennifer Steele Jennifer Steele avatar

Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach FanaticLive Music

Oct 12, '09 · 10:59 PM19,2561

Tickets are now for sale ONLINE at www.ticketalternative.com!

Many nationally prominent singer songwriters as well as a few new artists and the best local writers are confirmed to perform in venues up and down Scenic Highway 30A and beyond in Northwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Fans of great music, beautiful beaches, fantastic restaurants and famous bars will enjoy all of this over the three day holiday weekend.

DATES: January 15-17, 2010 (Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend)

VENUES: Rosemary Beach (Town Hall), Alys Beach, Seaside (Repertory Theatre), Grayton Beach (Red Bar), WaterColor, Santa Rosa Beach (Stinky's), and Miramar Beach (Bluz)

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Jeffrey Steele, Shawn Mullins, Sam Bush, Rodney Crowell, Joe Leathers, Gary Louris of the Jayhawks, John Oates, Chely Wright, Jessi Alexander, Billy Montana, Suzi Ragsdale, Michelle Malone, Brian Davis, Ben Glover, Gary Hannan, Kyle Jacobs, Bryan Kennedy, Gordon Kennedy, Troy Jones, Evan McHugh, Michael Merenda, Jr. and Ruth Ungar Merenda of The Mammals, Tim Nichols, Pearl Heart, Jon Randall, Pete Sallis, Fred Wilhelm, and Nicole Witt and LoCash Cowboys.

FORMAT: Kick off party at renowned Bud and Alley's in Seaside sponsored by BMI on Friday afternoon followed by a series of concerts and in the round performances at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 each night at the various venues.

LODGING PARTNERS: Seaside Cottage Rental Agency, Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Agency, Sandestin Hilton and Candlewood Suites are all offering weekend packages for guests of the festival. Go to 30ASongwritersFestival for details.

TICKETS
$40 three-day weekend pass
$20 for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday day pass

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Jdarg

JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined Feb 15, '05View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Oct 13, '09 · 6:11 AM#2

What a lineup! And I can't believe the tickets are so affordable~

I know what my family is doing Jan. 15-17! SoWal will be rockin'!

Thanks to the organizers of this event- they have really busted their tails to start this incredible event in our little slice of paradise.:clap:

Smiling JOe Smiling JOe avatar

Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined Nov 18, '04View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Oct 13, '09 · 8:29 AM#3

That is awesome. I'm with you, jdarg -- incredible price for a huge lineup of musical artists.

John R

John Rneeds to get out moreConflictinator6,782 postsJoined Dec 31, '05View profile Messageneeds to get out more

Nov 3, '09 · 7:39 PM#4

We're programming the festival right now!! Things are looking exciting. Stay tuned.

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Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach FanaticAuthor

Nov 4, '09 · 3:50 PM#5

Shorty's in Grayton Beach is now a venue (replacing Red Bar)! Yea for Shorty's!

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scrltbegonyaBeach FanaticSRB1,091 postsJoined Dec 14, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Nov 4, '09 · 4:07 PM#6

cannot wait! will be a great weekend. 😀

seaschnellsseaschnellsBeach LoverSeagrove62 postsJoined Jun 11, '08View profile MessageBeach Lover

Nov 29, '09 · 9:32 PM#7

We want to make sure everyone has their tickets for the event. Don't wait to the last minute and then you find out it is sold out! Buy your tickets now! 30A Songwriters Festival and click on buy tickets now or they are available at Central Square Records in Seaside. It is going to be amazing!

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Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach FanaticAuthor

Dec 1, '09 · 10:36 PM#8

Indigo Girls

Not only will Amy Ray and Emily Saliers be performing in the round with other songwriters throughout the weekend, they will also play a special afternoon concert on Sunday, January 17 in Alys Beach! Your $40 weekend pass includes this show - a great deal!

Get your tickets now at 30A Songwriters Festival.

Jennifer Steele Jennifer Steele avatar

Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach FanaticAuthor

Dec 1, '09 · 10:39 PM#9

Updated songwriter list

Amy Ray of Indigo Girls
Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls
Sam Bush
Jeffrey Steele
Shawn Mullins
Rodney Crowell
Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles
Matthew Sweet
John Oates of Hall & Oates
Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
Chely Wright
Greg Barnhill
Chuck Cannon
Jeff Black
Joe Leathers
Michelle Malone
Evan McHugh
Gary Hannan
Jessi Alexander
Brian Davis
Bryan Kennedy
Gordon Kennedy
Bryan Kennedy
Gordon Kennedy
Mike and Ruthy of The Mammals
Dread Clampitt
Billy Montana
Tim Nichols
Suzi Ragsdale
Jon Randall
Jeep Rosenberg
Sonia Leigh
Pete Sallis
Chas Sanford
Donnie Sundal
Reed Waddle
Brian White
Fred Wilhelm
Nicole Witt
Augustine
Ballhog!
Alice Bargeron
Marc Berger
Kailey Billings
Chemistry Class
Ronnie Cliburn
K.C. Clifford
Matt Collins
Eric Colville
Cody Copeland
Bob Corley
Beth DeSombre
Garrison Doles
William F. Gibbs
Ben Glover
Blake Guthrie
Marc Harris
Pat Hull
Tim Jackson
Kyle Jacobs
Kelsey Johnson
Troy Jones
Greg Koons
Luke Laird
LoCash Cowboys
Emily Lynch
Geoff McBride
Carmel Mikol
Louise Mosrie
Alex Nelson
Ryan Parker
Pearl Heart
Ben Reno
Roy Schneider
Smallfish Adventures
The Smoking Flowers
Sterling Fletcher
Mercy Stevens
Drew Tillman
Adlai Waxman
Effron White
Michael Whitty
Zach

Jdarg

JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined Feb 15, '05View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Dec 5, '09 · 9:15 AM#10

I know the Tshirts will be available during the event- but I want one NOW! These are the coolest long sleeve Ts ever!:clap:

SlowMovinSlowMovinBeach Fanatic483 postsJoined Jul 9, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Dec 5, '09 · 11:00 AM#11

Those of you not already familiar with Michelle Malone should really check her out. In my opinion she is sort of what might happen if you crossed Bonnie Raitt with Chrissie Hynde.

You can listen to her here

Michelle Malone

Foodlover

FoodloverBeach FanaticSouth Walton512 postsJoined Oct 15, '06View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Dec 5, '09 · 4:36 PM#12

Nice

Jdarg

JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined Feb 15, '05View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Dec 5, '09 · 9:42 PM#13

Those of you not already familiar with Michelle Malone should really check her out. In my opinion she is sort of what might happen if you crossed Bonnie Raitt with Chrissie Hynde.

You can listen to her here

Michelle Malone

Beachmom is a fan and keeps talking about her- thanks for the link!

Jennifer Steele Jennifer Steele avatar

Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach FanaticAuthor

Dec 6, '09 · 11:27 AM#14

Songwriter Spotlight: Shawn Mullins

I will be spotlighting many of the 30A Songwriters featured artists on my Arts Blog. Today's spotlight is on Shawn Mullins. Read more...

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Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach FanaticAuthor

Dec 8, '09 · 7:21 AM#15

Podcast interviews on 30A Radio

Listen to interviews with...

Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls
Shawn Mullins
Suzi Ragsdale
Chely Wright
Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls
Evan McHugh

on www.30aradio.org.

30A Radio has songs from many of the artists performing at the 30A Songwriters Festival in rotation. Listen at 107.1 and streaming world-wide at 30aradio.org.

We love our local radio station!

mvelotas

mvelotasBeach ComberMiami..dammit!23 postsJoined Aug 4, '09View profile MessageBeach Comber

Dec 20, '09 · 8:19 AM#16

Jennifer-

I have a good friend down in Miami that writes and performs some pretty good music. I told him about the Festival and he wants to come up and play where he can. Who and how does he need to contact? Think he's got some stuff that people would really like. Very acoustic stuff and a very good guy.

Mike

Jennifer Steele Jennifer Steele avatar

Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined Jun 13, '05View profile MessageBeach FanaticAuthor

Dec 21, '09 · 1:53 PM#17

Hey mvelotas,

I'm certain your friend would make a great addition to the roster. However, this year is already packed full of songwriters, and we are not accepting any more to the list.

Please have him get in touch with me at jennifer@30ASongwritersFestival.com so he can keep in touch regarding the 2nd annual 30A Songwriters Festival.

Thanks for asking!

Check out the 2010 official schedule on our facebook fan page. It will also be up on our website www.30asongwritersfestival.com by the end of the day!

Edited Dec 21, '09 · 1:56 PM

Jdarg

JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined Feb 15, '05View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Dec 21, '09 · 4:15 PM#18

Love my tshirts and I'm sure that the peeps that get them for Christmas love them too!

Next purchase is tickets, then sit down and study the schedule. Some hard decisions will have to be made-

Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

Jan 12, '10 · 9:47 AM#19

30a songwriters festival

This weekend is filled with music events happening all weekend, up and down 30A, and beyond! The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL promises to be extraordinary in every way. Way to go CAA!

info from CAA
To find out when and where your favorite artists are performing, please download the schedule below. Please note that performances and venues are subject to change. We will do our best to keep the schedule up-to-date. ...
Official 2010 Schedule

Edited Jan 12, '10 · 9:57 AM

Jdarg

JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined Feb 15, '05View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Jan 12, '10 · 10:34 AM#20

This weekend is filled with music events happening all weekend, up and down 30A, and beyond! The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVALpromises to be extraordinary in every way. Way to go CAA!

info from CAA
To find out when and where your favorite artists are performing, please download the schedule below. Please note that performances and venues are subject to change. We will do our best to keep the schedule up-to-date. ...
Official 2010 Schedule

Also note that the weekend passes are SOLD OUT. That's right- gone! What a successful first year!:clap:I have seen FB posts from people asking if anyone is selling their weekend tickets- crazy!

There are Indigo Girl only tickets available for $35 online and at the box office. Check the website and FB site for the event for updates.