Music

We all know our area is Blessed with an abundance of musical talent. Almost any day of the week we can pick a venue and experience a live performance. What you may not know, is that a large majority of our talented musicians also play in church bands and...

Our region’s fully professional symphony orchestra led by Music and Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller presents a stellar lineup for the holidays! Vocalist Chris Mann returns to the Sinfonia stage at Village Baptist Church on Fri., Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the annual Holiday Pops. Mann, whose crystalline voice garnered...

One of the advantages of living in Destin is when fall rolls around, we locals enjoy much of what the tourists experience during the summer. And one of our favorite activities and relaxation is experiencing the amazing local, musical talent. Our small, but mighty musical arena is home to...

By Josette Rhodes With a median age of “we saw all the good bands live,” The Ruckus brings a much needed energy that simply cannot be matched by the younger generation. When one in the know thinks of “raising a ruckus,” a smile is sure to cross their face. As...

Elevated Underground of the Emerald Coast is making waves with the release of their newest video ”DESTIN.” Originally written by Kevin Christopher Price and Ms. Stephanie Soul, the song soon took on a life of its own. Blending the voices from the regional Hip Hop scene with striking imagery...

DEAR PRUDENCE The Story Behind the Song By Josette Rhodes The Emerald Coast holds many treasures. Some obvious like the beaches, yet others, well let’s just say not everyone knows they are right here in our own back yard. May I introduce to you, long time local, Prudence Farrow Bruns, PhD. What was...

SoWal Life April Studio 237 By Raymond Cyr When it comes to planning, we all struggle with priorities. It is amazing to think of how many things we do for everyone else versus how very little is done for our own experience. What do you want to do during your few weeks...

30A SongwriterRadio.com Presents Artist Spotlight: Lucky Mud By Josette Rhodes “The love of a beautifully written lyric paired with a melody that fits the words so seamlessly that they cannot be separated without mournful loss. The ability to reach out and touch an audience with a voice that comforts or stings. A...

Monday Blues Jam comes to South Walton See no Evil; Hear no Evil;  Just the BLUES! The Blues Society of Northwest Florida (BSNW) is dedicated to promoting the blues scene in our little corner of the world. The BSNW, Destin/Santa Rosa Beach Chapter, presents this areas “HOT BLUES JAMZ” every 1st...

You Can Pretty Much Count on It By Lisa Cyr Music is like a recipe. It contains measurements that, when followed, produce a delicious meal. If any of those mathematical measurements are incorrect, then the food will not taste the same. A musical composition is comprised of a multitude of math....