Music

It’s a Thursday night at the Buddha Lounge in Blue Mountain Beach and the cops just showed up. There’s no brawl to break up, the music is just too darn loud for the neighbors.

The Owsley Brothers had just finished playing a Black Sabbath cover and a lengthy instrumental tune when Walton County's finest arrived. Unfortunately for the band and those who came to see them, there will be no second half of the show. Maybe they could have tried to turn it down a bit, but then it wouldn’t really be an Owsley Brothers show.

Canadian musician and co-founders of animal rescue group, Ladybird Animal Sanctuary, head south this December to share their music for the good of animals in need.  Melissa McClelland, Janine Stoll and Lisa Winn are award-winning, critically acclaimed singer/songwriters from Canada who toured together and released a live recording under the name “Ladybird Sideshow.” A rare folk music performance, each will showcase her own unique songs, while the other Ladybirds add lush harmonies.

Sinfonia’s seventh year of innovative musical programming reaffims the organizations commitment to excellence for the 2012-2013 schedule.

Maintaining the tradition of “symphony redefined,” the non-profit symphony has scheduled a stellar line up of concerts with world-renowned guest artists. Dubbed “007 Years of Symphony Redefined,” the season culminates in an orchestral tour de force of the original soundtracks from all of the “James Bond” films in “Bond & Beyond: Celebrating 50 years of James Bond.”

The award-winning documentary about local musician Duke Bardwell is finally coming to Florida with a special screening at the 2013 30A Songwriters Festival.  Duke & The King tells the story of Duke, one of our great, unheralded musicians and songwriters in America. He's a low-key and humble SoWal celebrity (see story below).

The Bud & Alley's Fall Music Series continues with The Shadowboxers, scheduled to perform a special acoustic show on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Love funk, blues, jazz, art, and New Orleans-style cuisine? Don't miss Boukou Groove’s special release party for their new CD, “A Lil’ Boukou in Your Cup” at Fire at Gulf Place on Thursday, November 8 at 8pm.

As the lights dim, the bustle of the audience subsides, while the orchestra tunes and guest artist and conductor walk out to begin the performance. This is what you'd expect from a normal evening at the symphony. This certainly rings true with Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony. However, part of the attraction of Sinfonia are the variety of offerings presented each season.

The Bud & Alley's Songwriting Series kicks off the Fall season on Thursday, October 18th at 4pm with a double bill of two of the South's most heralded singer songwriters: Randall Bramblett and Grayson Capps.

Locals usually know where to find the best live music in South Walton. A few  SoWal locals may not yet know about the Williams Backyard Boogie, although word is spreading fast about the newest hot spot for live music. It's one of the most unique and enjoyable.

Share the Shelter is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser at Gulf Place for two great groups in South Walton, sponsored by SoWal.com. The day-long celebration of music and optimism features local musicians, merchandise vendors, and even a doggie play area.

Limited tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased online at http://www.sharetheshelter.org/ or by calling 850-243-1201.

11:00 am – Gates open; Pre-Concert Music by Aron Shiers