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John Mark Turner and Scott Crompton have been playing together for over 20 years. As the guitars of BLUES OLD STAND, they have toured around the world with other various artists and collaborations.
 
In 2011, Scott opened BLADE STUDIOS with business partner Brady Blade (Dave Matthews & Friends, Emmy Lou Harris, Bob Dylan and others) and has served as a session player on numerous records to date with Brady and playing with the famed HALLELUJAH TRAIN band.
 

Shortly after he turned 14, Zack began going to the local blues jam and within months, he joined a local band and was playing professionally within a year of picking up the guitar! He was not just good. He was playing with local legends and more than holding his own. After playing in many groups, he founded a group that soon would be opening up for the likes of ZZ Top, Trace Atkins, Jimmy Wayne, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Double Trouble, Joe Bonamassa and various other International acts.

Chronic Jester is a high energy power trio whose strength lies in its own infectious brand of Reggae, Rock, Funk and Blues. Chronic Jester stands apart from other bands by being a song driven package that eschews self-indulgent noodling in favor of catchy tunes and vibrant melodies tied together with its own stylistic ribbon. Hypnotic reggae, booty shakin' funk, and scorching blues are topped off by spectacular instrumental interplay and deep in-the-pocket grooves.

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation will kick off their 19th Annual Concerts in the Village May 1 at 7-9pm. The 9-week series will feature local and regional bands performing live from the Dugas Pavilion at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village every Thursday evening at 7pm, May 1-Jun 26.

Come out to La Vie Est Belle in Seaside for an anti-bullying and suicide awareness campaign and fundraiser benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of South Walton April 4 from 5-8pm. The event is sponsored by La Vie Est Belle's charity Life is Beautiful and So Are You.

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Growing up in the hills of Arkansas, Forrest picked up the guitar when he was 14 years old and has been playing ever since. He grew up listening to Rock, Blues, Country, and Folk music from the 60's up to present day, which has influenced his songwriting. His style covers a variety of music incorporating the acoustic guitar and the harmonica.

Growing up in the hills of Arkansas, Forrest picked up the guitar when he was 14 years old and has been playing ever since. He grew up listening to Rock, Blues, Country, and Folk music from the 60's up to present day, which has influenced his songwriting. His style covers a variety of music incorporating the acoustic guitar and the harmonica.

Growing up in the hills of Arkansas, Forrest picked up the guitar when he was 14 years old and has been playing ever since. He grew up listening to Rock, Blues, Country, and Folk music from the 60's up to present day, which has influenced his songwriting. His style covers a variety of music incorporating the acoustic guitar and the harmonica.

Shorty's Surfside is a full service restaurant featuring fresh gulf seafood and handcut steaks. Shorty's has two floors. The downstairs is a casual live music venue seven nights each week and the upstairs boasts one of the best gulf view dining experiences in Walton County.

Joey has performed quite a bit with Bob Marley's Band "The Wailers". On Junior Marvin's ( Bob Marley and Wailers Lead Guitarist/Vocalist) last solo CD project titled "Wailin' For Love", Joey recorded guitar solo parts on several songs.
 
He has had shared the stage with a few of his good friends including Barry Fish, Crook Stewart, Bruce Hebert and many more. He plays a blend of Soul/R & B, Motown, Classic Rock, Reggae, Blues and Light Jazz.