Jennifer Steele Saunders

Tickets are now for sale ONLINE at www.ticketalternative.com!

Many nationally prominent singer songwriters as well as a few new artists and the best local writers are confirmed to perform in venues up and down Scenic Highway 30A and beyond in Northwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Fans of great music, beautiful beaches, fantastic restaurants and famous bars will enjoy all of this over the three day holiday weekend.

DATES: January 15-17, 2010 (Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend)

VENUES: Rosemary Beach (Town Hall), Alys Beach, Seaside (Repertory Theatre), Grayton Beach (Red Bar), WaterColor, Santa Rosa Beach (Stinky's), and Miramar Beach (Bluz)

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Jeffrey Steele, Shawn Mullins, Sam Bush, Rodney Crowell, Joe Leathers, Gary Louris of the Jayhawks, John Oates, Chely Wright, Jessi Alexander, Billy Montana, Suzi Ragsdale, Michelle Malone, Brian Davis, Ben Glover, Gary Hannan, Kyle Jacobs, Bryan Kennedy, Gordon Kennedy, Troy Jones, Evan McHugh, Michael Merenda, Jr. and Ruth Ungar Merenda of The Mammals, Tim Nichols, Pearl Heart, Jon Randall, Pete Sallis, Fred Wilhelm, and Nicole Witt and LoCash Cowboys.

FORMAT: Kick off party at renowned Bud and Alley's in Seaside sponsored by BMI on Friday afternoon followed by a series of concerts and in the round performances at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 each night at the various venues.

LODGING PARTNERS: Seaside Cottage Rental Agency, Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Agency, Sandestin Hilton and Candlewood Suites are all offering weekend packages for guests of the festival. Go to 30ASongwritersFestival for details.

TICKETS
$40 three-day weekend pass
$20 for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday day pass

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jdarg

What a lineup! And I can't believe the tickets are so affordable~

I know what my family is doing Jan. 15-17! SoWal will be rockin'!

Thanks to the organizers of this event- they have really busted their tails to start this incredible event in our little slice of paradise.

Smiling JOe

That is awesome. I'm with you, jdarg -- incredible price for a huge lineup of musical artists.

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John R

We're programming the festival right now!! Things are looking exciting. Stay tuned.

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Jennifer Steele Saunders

Shorty's in Grayton Beach is now a venue (replacing Red Bar)! Yea for Shorty's!

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scrltbegonya

cannot wait! will be a great weekend.

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seaschnells

We want to make sure everyone has their tickets for the event. Don't wait to the last minute and then you find out it is sold out! Buy your tickets now! 30A Songwriters Festival and click on buy tickets now or they are available at Central Square Records in Seaside. It is going to be amazing!

Jennifer Steele Saunders

Not only will Amy Ray and Emily Saliers be performing in the round with other songwriters throughout the weekend, they will also play a special afternoon concert on Sunday, January 17 in Alys Beach! Your $40 weekend pass includes this show - a great deal!

Get your tickets now at 30A Songwriters Festival.

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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls
Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls
Sam Bush
Jeffrey Steele
Shawn Mullins
Rodney Crowell
Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles
Matthew Sweet
John Oates of Hall & Oates
Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
Chely Wright
Greg Barnhill
Chuck Cannon
Jeff Black
Joe Leathers
Michelle Malone
Evan McHugh
Gary Hannan
Jessi Alexander
Brian Davis
Bryan Kennedy
Gordon Kennedy
Bryan Kennedy
Gordon Kennedy
Mike and Ruthy of The Mammals
Dread Clampitt
Billy Montana
Tim Nichols
Suzi Ragsdale
Jon Randall
Jeep Rosenberg
Sonia Leigh
Pete Sallis
Chas Sanford
Donnie Sundal
Reed Waddle
Brian White
Fred Wilhelm
Nicole Witt
Augustine
Ballhog!
Alice Bargeron
Marc Berger
Kailey Billings
Chemistry Class
Ronnie Cliburn
K.C. Clifford
Matt Collins
Eric Colville
Cody Copeland
Bob Corley
Beth DeSombre
Garrison Doles
William F. Gibbs
Ben Glover
Blake Guthrie
Marc Harris
Pat Hull
Tim Jackson
Kyle Jacobs
Kelsey Johnson
Troy Jones
Greg Koons
Luke Laird
LoCash Cowboys
Emily Lynch
Geoff McBride
Carmel Mikol
Louise Mosrie
Alex Nelson
Ryan Parker
Pearl Heart
Ben Reno
Roy Schneider
Smallfish Adventures
The Smoking Flowers
Sterling Fletcher
Mercy Stevens
Drew Tillman
Adlai Waxman
Effron White
Michael Whitty
Zach

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jdarg

I know the Tshirts will be available during the event- but I want one NOW! These are the coolest long sleeve Ts ever!

Ken Sloan

Those of you not already familiar with Michelle Malone should really check her out. In my opinion she is sort of what might happen if you crossed Bonnie Raitt with Chrissie Hynde.

You can listen to her here

Michelle Malone

shortys surfside

Nice

jdarg

Beachmom is a fan and keeps talking about her- thanks for the link!

Jennifer Steele Saunders

I will be spotlighting many of the 30A Songwriters featured artists on my Arts Blog. Today's spotlight is on Shawn Mullins. Read more...

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Listen to interviews with...

Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls
Shawn Mullins
Suzi Ragsdale
Chely Wright
Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls
Evan McHugh

on www.30aradio.org.

30A Radio has songs from many of the artists performing at the 30A Songwriters Festival in rotation. Listen at 107.1 and streaming world-wide at 30aradio.org.

We love our local radio station!

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mvelotas

Jennifer-

I have a good friend down in Miami that writes and performs some pretty good music. I told him about the Festival and he wants to come up and play where he can. Who and how does he need to contact? Think he's got some stuff that people would really like. Very acoustic stuff and a very good guy.

Mike

Jennifer Steele Saunders

Hey mvelotas,

I'm certain your friend would make a great addition to the roster. However, this year is already packed full of songwriters, and we are not accepting any more to the list.

Please have him get in touch with me at jennifer@30ASongwritersFestival.com so he can keep in touch regarding the 2nd annual 30A Songwriters Festival.

Thanks for asking!

Check out the 2010 official schedule on our facebook fan page. It will also be up on our website www.30asongwritersfestival.com by the end of the day!

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jdarg

Love my tshirts and I'm sure that the peeps that get them for Christmas love them too!

Next purchase is tickets, then sit down and study the schedule. Some hard decisions will have to be made-

Tootsie

This weekend is filled with music events happening all weekend, up and down 30A, and beyond! The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVALpromises to be extraordinary in every way. Way to go CAA!




info from CAA
To find out when and where your favorite artists are performing, please download the schedule below. Please note that performances and venues are subject to change. We will do our best to keep the schedule up-to-date. ...
Official 2010 Schedule

jdarg

Also note that the weekend passes are SOLD OUT. That's right- gone! What a successful first year!I have seen FB posts from people asking if anyone is selling their weekend tickets- crazy!

There are Indigo Girl only tickets available for $35 online and at the box office. Check the website and FB site for the event for updates.

Tootsie

yes I heard about the ALL SOLD OUT status!
what do the weekend passes get you outside of attending any of the venues? aren't the venues first come?

scooterbug44

Wow, glad I had organized people make me get my pass early!

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jdarg

Opening party at Bud N' Alleys Friday with the artists, access to all venues all weekend, and Indigo Girls show Sunday.

Yes venues are first come first serve. I am learning about how to "lay out" my schedule of who I want to see - I would plan ahead if there is a big act involved in your plans.

susaninmiltonga

Hi,
Looking for either day passes or a weekend wristband for the 30A Festival. Please post if you can help ! Thanks. !

truluv

try online

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scooterbug44

Weekend passes are sold out, but think you may be able to buy day passes and passes for the Sunday concert online.

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jdarg

Sunday Indigo Girls concert only.

Bluz

The CAA has decided to do one night only cover charges at Bluz for the late night shows, until we are at capacity. The armband for these shows will be $10.00 and will be collected by the CAA each night. The armband will only be good at Bluz.

John R

In addition to the shows at Bluz nightly, other non-passholder activities include brunch at Hibiscus, In-store performances Saturday and Sunday at 1pm at Central Square Records, and The Indigo Girls Concert at Alys beach on Sunday at 2 pm, $35/person.

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John R

someone who doesn't have a pass will not be able to get into the venues.

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Tootsie

thanks John R. several people have asked about checking out a show or two during the weekend and whether there is general admission available. I am unclear on how a venue will be handling drop ins without a pass.

scooterbug44

Can you please correct me if I have this wrong:

1) I have a weekend pass so I can get into all the shows ............. if I get there early enough so there is still room for me.

2) People can still buy a "day pass" that allows them entry to shows that day.

3) If you don't have a weekend or day pass you cannot get into the shows or the bars/restaurants they are at.

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Tootsie

Its not clear to me. Hibiscus just posted an event announcement with menu items and admission cost - it appears to be open to the general public - there is no mention of a pass being required. are these open to the general public or just pass holders? what about other venues? will they charge admission for pass holders or for non pass holders? not sure about any of this.

scooterbug44

I thought the Hibiscus was just a special event open to the public that they were doing to piggyback on this event.

Would like to get this figured out as we are trying to plan/coordinate.

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Tootsie

yes, I think you are right on that.

SeagroveGurl

Hello there,
I also need 2 weekend passes or day passes. Please reply or message me if you can help. Thanks a bunch! :)

Tootsie

according to John R in another thread:
I'm assuming all other venues require passes.

John R

Yes

No


Yes

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scooterbug44

Does "no" to #2 mean both the weekend and day passes are sold out?

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jdarg

yes

scooterbug44

Thank you - that was the missing link for ol' Forrest Bug!

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jdarg

Did you buy a weekend pass?

scooterbug44

Yes, thank goodness!

Just trying to figure out how to herd the rest of the cats!

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jdmck

Are there going to be any options for the local folks without passes already other than the Indigo Girls concert, brunch, and bluz?

Are the bars listed closed to the public for the duration of the festival?

jdarg

It is simple-

if you bought a weekend or day pass, you are good. Just exchange them for the wristband at the box office at Seaside starting tomorrow, and attend all the Festival events you can cram into your weekend.

If you didn't buy a weekend or day pass, the options are late night at Bluz ($10), Hibiscus on Saturday day (see Cheri's thread), or the $35 Indigo Girls concert on Sunday.

Hop

weekend pass...check...dump Cowboy off at grandparents...check...

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John R

it's that simple?

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Tootsie

no, never.

deborsk

I too am looking for a weekend pass or daypass. If you know of any available, call 850-502-7480.

jdarg

Alright- it's Festival Day One!!!

Box office opens at noon today (at Seaside between Pizitz and Modica)- pick up your will call tickets and exchange tickets for the armbands.

$35 tickets for Indigo Girls ONLY are available-

Weekend and day passes are sold out.

A few tips-

Get to the venue of your choice in time to get a seat- if it a popular artist and the venue is small, make some plans to be there early. Every room has a limit. With so many venues, if you don't get into one show, there are other options.

These are "listening rooms" - people are here to listen to the artists perform and discuss their work. Try to keep noise and talking to a minimum. (It will be hard, but I will be adhering to this rule)

Have a blast! There are so many great people in town- let's show them some real SoWal hospitality!