We are planning to fly into the area in our plane and need to know a: which airport is closest for small planes, and b: what are our option for getting to and from Grayton once we arrive at the airport. I hate to rent a car since we won't need on once we're there.
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I would think the closest would be Destin airport for small planes. There are a couple of shuttle services that operate from there.
The Destin airport, also known as Coleman Kelly Field, is located in the heart of Destin only minutes away from our beaches, restaurants and harbor. Although no airline service is available through this busy airport it can accommodate all corporate jets except larger airline equipment. Destin Airport (850)-837-6135
The Destin airport, also known as Coleman Kelly Field, is located in the heart of Destin only minutes away from our beaches, restaurants and harbor. Although no airline service is available through this busy airport it can accommodate all corporate jets except larger airline equipment. Destin Airport (850)-837-6135
Thanks for that info. I wasn't sure how close Destin was since I have only been to Grayton twice, and both times we drove, instead of flying. My 6 year old says no more of that long driving stuff please. So, this year we will fly in and renta house on the beach. i haven't been in 2 years and can't wait to get back.
Is is possible to rent bicycles in Grayton, or only in Seaside?
Is is possible to rent bicycles in Grayton, or only in Seaside?
lesinsa said:
The drive from Destin is about 30 minutes. There are bikes in Grayton at Yellowfinoceansports.com or any of the other rental companies will deliver to your rental.
lesinsa said:
You can definetly rent bikes in Grayton. Here are just a few of the rental places serving the area. Big Daddy's, Butterfly Bike and Beach Rentals, Seagrove Cycles. These are just a few. Most will deliver and pick up at your rental location.
Enjoy paradise!
gotothebeachmom said:
Soon to be seen on SoWal.com :clap_1:
RiverOtter
got any pics?
kurt said:
Cha..Ching
We are very excited about our trip, but haven't hammered out a date yet. Both years that I was in Grayton, we stayed at the little yellow house across the parking lot from the Red Bar, and we will be staying there again this year. (It is owned by friends of ours here in San Antonio). Anyway, I can't help but wonder if that band still plays nightly at the Red Bar. I don't remember their name but the had 3 members and I think the drummer was black and does an awesome rendition of Mustang Sally. I have to admit, the Red Bar was the only place we spent any time at while we were there, so I will be paying close attention to this site for more opportunities.
The Red Bar Jazz Band plays Tue-Sat at 7pm. Sunday and Monday Vibe plays - an electric jazz band.
John "Jabo" Starks still has the funk:
http://www.funkmasters.cc
http://www.funky-stuff.com/drummers/starksbiography.htm
John "Jabo" Starks still has the funk:
http://www.funkmasters.cc
http://www.funky-stuff.com/drummers/starksbiography.htm
Recruited away from Bobby Bland, whose orchestra, under the direction of trumpeter Joe Scott, he still insists was "musically, the best band I ever played with," Jabo (pronounced Jabbo) Starks added his experience, jazz sensibility and deep-groove playing to the James Brown sound. With Bland since 1959, he had already recorded some of the great blues singer's biggest hits--"I Pity the Fool," "Turn On Your Lovelight," "Stormy Monday Blues" and "That's The Way Love Is."
"James had heard me play after Bobby's band had gotten popular," Jabo told Modern Drummer magazine. "He would send different people from his organization to wherever we were working. Every time we would play the East Coast, there would be someone there saying, `Mr. Brown wants you to join the group.' `Well, I'm happy where I am,' I'd say.'" Finally, James made him a financial offer he couldn't refuse.
Jabo had the longest continuous reign as JB's first drummer, 1970-1975, and recorded more charting singles than any other drummer in the singer's long career. His hard-grooving, but relaxed and dependable recording style was coupled with an ability to crank up the energy at a live performance to a fever pitch. He teamed up with Clyde Stubblefield on "Live At The Apollo-Vol. 2," almost out-doing Clayton Fillyau's ground-breaking efforts on the original "Live At The Apollo" album.
Another one of Jabo and Clyde's original and innovative nightly double-drumming performances is recorded on "Sex Machine." The live portion of this album, from Augusta, Georgia, also features Melvin Parker, the only recorded glimpse of these three great drummers working together. The energy and power they created, reinforcing and complimenting each other with accents and cymbal crashes, is truly incredible.
Jabo had a sophisticated, jazz touch and a unique feel. He could put the groove somewhere between 16th notes and 16th note triplets and turn funk into an infectious, swinging, half-time shuffle. His drum tracks have been sampled over and over by hip-hoppers and hit makers, confirming the strength of his talents.
In the middle of one of his live recordings, James makes a request of the audience: "Put your hands together for the band." As the people eagerly respond, he says, "Jab, y'all play so much!" The Godfather didn't credit his musicians in album liner notes, but he never forgot to acknowledge their efforts on the bandstand.
Jabo finally left James in 1975 to go with B.B. King.