Broadcasting from the beautiful beaches of South Walton, FL on scenic Highway 30A. Local music, and a great selection of tunes from across the Southeast including beach, rock, funk, and reggae music to make your next beach day incredible. Event information and beach reports every half hour.
Live music is coming back to the Gulf Coast in the form of a Safely Connected Music Vacation called Moon Crush. Headliners including The Revivalists, NEEDTOBREATHE, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell...and many more. Find out how you can get daily tickets...and what the safety precautions they are taking for you on site at the shows.
Kicking off our 2021 Beach Happy Podcast season with a huge one! We have Bear the lead singer of NEEDTOBREATHE, who is performing live at the MoonCrush Connected Music Vacation in Miramar Beach, FL this April. It's a great chat...find out what time of year on 30A is his favorite, new album in the works, and tips on how to be "present" in a crazy distracting world. Brought to you by our friends at Shunk Gulley on 30A.
How does a soul rocker and yoga resort owner navigate a global pandemic? We spoke with family man, activist, musician, yogi and organic farmer Michael Franti about his diverse lifestyle and about his mission to spread happiness and optimism through music and wellness. Join us for a very special chat with Michael Franti from his studio at Soulshine Bali.
Electric bikes could save the planet. That could be a fact, but what is a fact is that electric bikes are taking over the 30A area thanks to Yoloboard. Today we go over why they are so perfect to cruise from Inlet Beach to Dune Allen Beach...and hear from Beach Happy covergirl Ann Delaney on why she absolutely loves them. Check out the full line of 30A Electric Beach Cruisers at https://30agear.com/shop/electric-cruiser-bikes
30A's Mike Ragsdale shares some advice for 2020 graduates.
You won’t believe who we're “FRIENDS” with!
"While people all over the world continue to hunker down and maintain separation in the privacy of their homes, one man is taking social distancing to the extreme." Take a moment to learn about our good friend Kurt Freudenreich and what he is doing to help build wells through The Sonder Project. The journey is underway...find out how you can support him.
You've seen her on all the major news networks discussing the COVID-19 pandemic with Purvi Parikh, MD – an expert immunologist working on the front lines in NYC – shares the latest facts + helpful tips with 30A fans. PLEASE SHARE – You don't want to miss this interview! – 30A.com
What's the latest from the beach? Mike of 30A.com shares some updates, insights and a few personal thoughts... BEACH HAPPY, FRIENDS!!
Another 30A local climbed a huge mountain...this time Mount Kilimanjaro. 19,341ft. And that's just part of his story. Today's Beach Happy Podcast is with Daniel Walker, a local realtor who climbed Africa's highest point, the world's highest freestanding mountain, which happens to be one of the biggest volcanoes on the planet. Hosted by Mike Ragsdale.
30A.com’s Mike & Angela are on vacation in Myanmar and on the beaches of Thailand. This live “30A Q&A” from Ko Samui
We had the chance to catch Daphne Willis at the 30A Songwriters Festival this year for a full hour and she blew the roof off of 723 Whiskey Bravo in Seagrove, FL. Explosive Positivity. Some of the most fun nd heartfelt lyrics and songs you will hear. Enjoy!
Dan Rodriguez dropped by the 30A Radio Airstream for a great session during the 2020 30A Songwriters Festival. From Minneapolis, Dan tours all across the country. You'll agree, smooth voice, great guitar, and quite the personality. And a great podcast to kick of our 2020 30A Shows. www.danrodriguezmusic.com Brought to you by Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar, a Gulf view restaurant featuring classic Coastal cuisine, stunning Gulf views and authentic southern hospitality. Voted Best Oyster Bar and Casual Dining by the 30A Hot Spot Awards.
30A Show: Below Deck's Chef Ben Robinson by 30A Radio
The Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival is coming soon, Nov. 7-10. We caught up with festival director Kevin Boyle to get the inside track on the things you can't miss at this year's event. Tickets are going to sell out by the end of this podcast (maybe). So get them soon. They do sell out. Every year.
Today's guest is Chef Jim Shirley, chef/owner of Great Southern Cafe, The Bay, Ji•Shi Ki•chn, Meltdown on 30A and North Beach Tortilla Co. in South Walton, FL. Now with 7 great restaurants here on 30A, where in the world did he get his start as a chef? We look at each location, and talk about the huge YoloPalooza paddle event on September 28th, and Octoberfest the first weekend of October. www.30acottages.com
Only 550 women have ever reached the summit of Mt. Everest and local Merry Morgan Holotik is one of them. Find out the INCREDIBLE reason we've officially named her the highest 30A fan on Earth. How did she train for Everest? What's it like seeing bodies of fallen climbers? What happened to her when she strayed off path (OMG)? And what did she say at 29,029ft at the summit of Everest? Brought to you by www.30acottages.com.
We have a great show today with Simon Allen (drummer) with The New Mastersounds. You probably don't know them...that's ok. But if you listen to 30A Radio, you have. A LOT! Their band is one you need to listen to with a cigar, nice glass of wine, and a few friends. They will ask you...who is this wonderful band. Simon joined us for a chat from Leeds, UK...and we discussed their last 20 years as a band, breaking singers into a mainly instrumental group, best word to know if traveling to the UK, and why you should listen to little old ladies in tiny UK towns...oh, we dive into best bars in London...food you shouldn't eat...and a lot more. Brought to you by www.30acottages.com.
It's Gulf Coast Jam week, and we have a BIG show for you today with John Rich...from Big and Rich. Meet John Rich at Beach Liquors for a bottle signing of his Redneck Riviera Whiskey Sept 1st, which helps raise money for a wonderful charity. We rock through some of his music, including memories from his first band Lonestar. What he believes Redneck Riviera means for our area, and preview this weekends festival on Panama City Beach. Proudly supported by www.30acottages.com.
As we edge closer to Gulf Coast Jam on Labor Day Weekend in Panama City Beach...we continue our exclusive interviews with performers with last year's American Idol Top 3 finisher Gabby Barrett and debut her brand new song "I Hope." Brought to you by www.30Acottages.com
You're gonna want to raise this podcast UP. The Cadillac Three will ignite this year's Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach Labor Day Weekend with their country anthems and hard-and-heavy rock ballads. Lead singer Jaren Johnston joined us to talk about what makes a good song for them, and songs that he wrote for others...some that you know by heart. Which #1 song did he write here on the beaches of 30A? And we debut their brand new song "Crackin' Cold Ones With the Boys." Today's show supported by 30Acottages.com.
Remember that awesome song about the beach from that one summer? There's always one song that sticks out. Could this be the song of the summer of 2019? Caroline Jones is a wonderful songwriter, with a new album "Bare Feet" and just released a her latest single "Gulf Coast Girl" any Parrot Head or member of No Shoes Nation will love. Who wrote that song for her? The song is a beach anthem about the Gulf Coast. She's also a host on Sirius XM that has a great songwriters show monthly. Enjoy today's show, brought to you bywww.30ACottages.com.
Performing August 31st at Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Keifer Thompson stopped by to chat about a brand new kids book they published that started from putting on socks, the definition of their hit song "Masterpiece," and who would be the duo they would most like to do a song with. Featuring their new single "Masterpiece" enjoy today's 30A Show, brought to you by 30ACottages.com.
We have some huge things going on with our foundation The Sonder Project. Including our 30A Half Marathon and 5k this October, and The BEST OF 30A drawing, where you could win the biggest vacation package ever put together on 30A...seriously, it's huge. You can get registered for both right now...here is CEO of The Sonder Project Chad Zibelman to let you know all about both which directly support our charity and learn where the money you donate goes.
Today's 30A Show is with ACM New Artist of the Year for 2019 Ashley McBryde. Performing this Labor Day weekend at Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, FL. Who called and told her she won the ACM award? Is bourbon good with cereal? And her most memorable autograph ever? Plus hear a song she wrote for her high school reunion...can you say MIC DROP! Tickets are available for the huge Labor Day Country music festival at www.gulfcoastjam.com
Today's 30A Show is a recreation of the amazing Seacoast Collegiate High School commencement speech by Mike Ragsdale. We heard so much about it, that we made him redo it, just for us...so here it is. About Seacoast Collegiate High School: Seacoast Collegiate High School strives to enhance and promote student advancement by providing a scholastic environment that sustains academic excellence, prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, assists students/parents in setting and meeting student goals, and creates a learning context that enables students to discover their abilities, interests, learning styles, and ways that they can make contributions to society. In order for our future leaders to be successful in the world marketplace, they must be global and creative thinkers, master communicators, and innovative problem solvers. Seacoast Collegiate High School is a small supportive collegiate environment that fosters a climate of intellectual growth and creativity through the arts, science, technology, engineering, math, and computer science. The collegiate program is for high school students who desire to undertake college-level courses to earn their high school diploma and associate degree. Students begin the program in ninth and tenth grades with a focus on reading and writing across the content areas, study skills, and core academics. Students begin their college program of study at Northwest Florida State College in eleventh grade. In combination with their college classes, juniors and seniors intern with mentors in their field of study; providing practical experience and direction as they move into bachelor and graduate level degrees. Seacoast Collegiate High School’s mission is to help each student develop and grow healthy strengths, skills, and learned abilities while leading students toward the ultimate goal of learning how to learn. Our kids will learn how they function in the context of required and elective structure, how to prepare for and master high-stakes testing, how to prepare for college admissions, and how to position themselves for the job market.
The 4th Annual Paddle for Prevention – an AFSP event to expose people to paddle boarding and show how healing and therapeutic the water can be is June 8th. This is a great opportunity to try paddle boarding for the first time or paddle for the cause. Amanda Abbott stops by to tell us the reasons this event is so important, and about a great local group event that goes out twice a month at Western Lake. www.30acottages.com
You've seen them helping out around town locally, but what is the Haven House. Well, Haven House Addiction Recovery offers treatment to men suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. They spend a year in South Walton doing various jobs, including running 4 stores, making candles, and their famous granola. But how can you help? If you vacation here, and end up throwing away stuff because you don't want to take it back to your town...you have to listen to this podcast. Thanks to Justin with Haven House for stopping by for a chat. Brought to you locally by www.30acottages.com
If you are attending Sand Jam Festival this week, you gotta listen to this show. Kirstie Lovelady, Director of Media and Artist Relations for PCB Entertainment gives us top 3 things to remember when attending a music festival, new things at Sand Jam this year, I made her drop names of famous people she has been around (Whitney Houston!), and we drop her brand new single "Got it Right" now out on all streaming platforms. www.SandJamFest.com
Another Sand Jam Festival headliner gave us some time today...and this is a good one...Brad Hargreaves drummer for Third Eye Blind. We reminice on why one of their songs was our default college graduation song, should Trent Reznor really have recorded Semi-Charmed Life, was $1 million too much for one of their videos, and were they nervous when they started the band. This podcast supported locally by www.30Acottages.com
Dirty Heads "Dirty J" is today's 30A Show. We discussed music your 80 year old grandma loves, that you should be listening to as well. Also, is there a Cali Rock/ Reggae sound...who defines it best, what makes a perfect beach day, where Sloth from Goonie's likely ended up after the movie ended...and the answer to a timeless question is a hot dog a sandwich. There is way more, but why tell you everything. Performing Saturday April 27th at www.sandjamfest.com. This podcast proudly supported by www.30acottages.com.
Well, this show rocks. Since seeing them play the LA Lounge in Destin, FL mid 2000's, Blackberry Smoke has amassed a huge following with their Southern Rock...but it's way more than rock. It's one of the South's greatest rock bands, and only getting bigger. Charlie Starr joined us for a chat, and you can catch them at this year's www.sandjamfest.com on Panama City Beach. Special thanks to our studio sponsor www.30Acottages.com.
One of the most fun ways to end your week on 30A is heading to the 30A Store in Seagrove Plaza and catching Casey Kearney live. Casey literally started her music journey about the same time we built the 30A Radio airstream studio 4 years ago...and how it took so long to get her in the trailer is crazy. How does she remember 200 plus songs, is she the biggest Brandi Carlisle fan, and where to get the best hats...on today's 30A Show, brought to you by www.30acottages.com.
The first in our series of interviews with artists performing at the 2019 Sand Jam Music Festival on Panama City Beach (www.sandjamfest.com). Dylan with Kongos gives us insight on what it took to find their perfect instrument for one of their biggest hits, new album chatter, and our 30A Top 5 Hard Hitting Questions for famous people. Proudly supported by www.30acottages.com
The 30A Show was completely awesome today. 65 degrees. Blue Skies. We did this session with Ryan Hood with the windows and doors wide open in the 30A Radio Airstream Studios at Gulf Place. Hailing from Tucson, AZ, acoustic-duo Ryanhood have performed more than 800 shows in 42 U.S. States with their signature blend of folk and acoustic pop. Thanks to Cameron Hood (Vocals, Guitar), and Ryan Green (Guitar, Vocals)for stopping in for a few songs. This episode brought to you by our friends at 30Acottages.com.
30A Show Hit Songwriters Beach Retreat by 30A Radio
It's what is happening today and thru the weekend right here on the beaches of South Walton. Brought to you by www.30acottages.com
Our friend Callaghan dropped by our 30A Radio airstream studios for a great live performance during the 10th Annual 30A Songwriter Festival. Included on the podcast, insider info when traveling to the UK, oldest pubs, and what you can do in 10 days there. Brought to you by www.30Acottages.com.
Always an unpredictable and awesome set by Bob Schneider from Austin, TX. This set contains songs about King Kong, and many of his 2000 songs he's written, with some that sound really familiar. Wait for it....our coverage proudly supported by www.30acottages.com Some mild language in this set...but it's funny.
An evening with Hayes Carll, live from the Vue on 30A. Part of the 2019 30A Songwriter Festival. Audio provided by Barnes Cogswell.
Good New Year's Eve celebration info served fast, on this edition of the 30A QuickCast. Fireworks, dinner cruises, and live music for kids and adults. Brought to you by www.30Acottages.com
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast's first annual Merry Little Christmas Concert recorded live Dec. 20 at the South Walton Club. Enjoy the sounds of the season featuring live music by Chris Alvarado, Jacob Mohr, Jessie Ritter and other local musicians. A portion of the proceeds from the event went to benefit The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County in an effort to revitalize programs impacted by hurricane Michael. Special thanks to our friends at www.30acottages.com for their support of the 30A Show. (The story at the end is quite funny)
Brand new 30A Show with The Graytones, playing two new songs off their new EP. Special thanks to www.30Acottages.com for supporting this podcast.
Our friend Will Thompson and his wife have been displaced from their town of Lynn Haven near Panama City in the wake of Hurricane Michael. A local songwriter, Will left town for the storm and watched from afar keeping in touch with friends that stayed behind when the eye wall was passing over his town. Today we talk about his area of Panama City, how he was affected, and debut a song he wrote during the storm "Picking Up the Pieces." Recorded live in the 30A Radio airstream studios at the Gulley Amphitheater at Gulf Place in Dune Allen Beach...just 40 miles from the eye of Hurricane Michael. Special thanks to www.30acottages.com for supporting our podcast.
We are asked daily "how can we help" or "what can we donate" so this podcast answers those questions, and gives insight to what our team with The Sonder Project has seen since that day Hurricane Michael devastated Panama City, Mexico Beach, and surrounding areas. Where are we today with the relief?, And what is the next phase of recovery? It will be a long process. But through this podcast maybe YOU can find a few ways you can help make it happen. Today's guests include: Chad Zibleman/ CEO of The Sonder Project Joann Ribaudo/ COO The 30A Company Megan Lyons/ Director of Retail Sales Find out more at www.thesonderproject.org
October is breast cancer awareness month. This episode of the 30A Show features Chelsea Berler, one of our first interviews on 30A Radio. She recently passed away from stage 4 breast cancer over the summer, but set up a wonderful charity The Foye Belle Foundation, which sends Blue Bags full of chemo necessities to cancer patients. We hear excerpts from our first interview with Chelsea, and then we speak with Mark Berler about Chelsea's foundation, and how you can help. Chelsea was truly a 30A local, and will be missed. Hear how she got from North Dakota to the beach on today's show. www.foyebelle.org Please consider making a single or recurring donation here: https://foyebelle.org/donate/ There are a lot of great foundations that serve a bigger purpose of raising money for research and those organizations are so incredibly needed. And sure, there are foundations that support the individual on some level. But is there a place you can go to gift someone a free bag of goodies that will support them in their fight? To remind them they’re not alone? That’s where the Blue Bag concept comes into play. During Chelsea’s cancer journey, she was gifted several Blue Bags. The concept is really neat. Whenever you’re feeling blue you pull out your blue bag, grab an item, unwrap it, and enjoy with hopes that it will make you feel a little less blue. We want this Blue Bag movement to bring a smile to someone battling breast cancer, even if it’s just for a moment of feeling less blue. The items in a Blue Bag may make a person laugh, be helpful during their cancer journey, or maybe it will be something that will move them forever. Please take a moment to share this podcast.
NEW ALBUM ALERT: Eric Lindell has a brand new album titled "Revolution in your Heart" and it is out now. We caught up with Eric on the road near Charleston, SC on his tour to talk the new release, and got into shows back in the day here on the Gulf Coast, his first venue he played here, and this awesome new venue (lodge) in Freeport, FL he's been playing recently. We get to debut a few songs on today's podcast including: Shot Down Revolution The Sun Don't Shine Special thanks to www.30ACottages.com for continued support of our podcast on 30A Radio.
We caught up with the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation about year two of the Harvest Wine and Food Festival coming up at the end of October. Harvest Wine & Food Festival provides patrons the opportunity to sip and savor some of the world’s finest wine and culinary selections while enjoying the iconic beach town of WaterColor. Labeled as one of the premier fall wine events in the Southeast, Harvest Wine & Food Festival showcases over 250 wines paired with food stations designed to highlight the best in Gulf Coast fare. Each event is tailored to fit the different tastes and preferences of wine and food aficionados. The forme Kate Mikos (now MacMillan) joins us for all the details, ticket info, and insider tips for this year's huge event. This podcast supported in part by www.30ACottages.com
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