Destin Kicks Off Summer Concert Series

Summer is a great time to visit the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida. In addition to relaxing and enjoying time on the sugar white sand beaches during the day, evenings heat up with live outdoor concerts at a variety of venues all along the Emerald Coast.
The summer concert series feature a wide variety of music and each is on a different night of the week. So grab a blanket or low back chair and take your pick from these great options. All concerts are family-friendly, free and open to the public. Bring a picnic or choose from local merchant options.
 
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Hosts 20th Annual Concerts in the Village on Thursday evenings through July 2. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy a wide variety of musical genres, including Motown, R&B, jazz, blues, classic and modern rock, reggae and golden oldies at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in the heart of Destin. For more information, click here or call (850) 650-2226.
 
May 21 – Shades of Blue- Smooth blend of Jazz, Blues, Hits from the 70’s 
May 28 – The Mulligans- Classic 60's & 70's dance music.
 
June 4 – The Pieces of Eight  - Soul, R&B & Beach Music with lots of brass
June 11 – The Maxx- Classic Oldies and Today’s Pop Music
June 18 – Mr. Big & The Rhythm Sisters- Jazz, Motown & Top Hits from the 80’s
June 25 – Tyn Tymes- The South’s Favorite Party Band
 
July 2 – David Seering- A Celebration of American Music
 
HarborWalk Village Rock the Docks -After a Saturday of sun and sand along Destin’s beautiful beaches, head over to HarborWalk Village for Rock the Docks. Free and open to the public every Saturday from 7-9 pm on the main stage. For more information, call (850) 424-0600.
 
June 6 – Hotel Oscar- American-Made Rock ‘N Roll
June 13 – The Bottoms Up Band- 80's Rock, Top 40, Dance
June 20 – Gypsy Riot- Rock/Top 40
June 27 – Flash Flood
 
July 11 - Gable Bradley Band
July 18 – The Wide Open- Texas Roadhouse/ Blue-Eyed Funk-Soul with a touch of Country.
July 25 - Continuum
 
August 1 – The Modern Eldorados- Country/Rockabilly/Americana
August 8 - Continuum
August 15 - The Deja Vu Band- R&B, Motown, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, Todays Country
August 27 –  Flash Flood
August 29 - Hotel Oscar- American-Made Rock ‘N Roll
 
Gulf Place on 30A hosts its summer concert series on Sunday evenings from 6-9 p.m.on the Green at Gulf Place. For more information, click here.
June 7 – Casey Kearney Band
June 14 – Chronic Jester
June 21 – Emerald Gold Band
June 28 – Whyte Noyse
July 5 – Dismal Creek
July 12 – Old Truck Bluegrass Band
July 19 – Red Idle Rejects
July 26 – Cadillac Willy
August 2 – Tony Vegas
August 9 – Neil Dover
August 16 – Fearless Heights
 
WaterColor Inn & Resort hosts outdoor concerts in its Marina Park off Hwy 30A on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m.  

June 1 – Sonic Boom
June 8 – The Cooties
June 15 – Marc Kaul
June 22 – Calypso Nuts
June 29 – Natalie Reynolds Band
 
July 13 – Marc Kaul
July 20 – Civilized Natives
July 27 – The Cooties
 
The Town of Seaside hosts outdoor concerts in South Walton on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the green in the Seaside Amphitheater. For more information, click here.
 
May 23 – Cereus Bright
 
June 3 – Guthrie Brown & The Family Tree
June 10 – Swear & Shake
June 17 – Caleb Hawley
June 24 – John & Jacob
 
July 1 – The Shadowboxers
July 8 – Alanna Royale
July 15 – Great Peacock
July 22 – Humming House
July 29 – The Mulligan Brothers
 
August 5 – Elliot Root
August 12 – Forrest Williams
August 19 – Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes
August 26 – MamaDear
 
September 5 – Ryan Kinder
 
Alys Beach holds its outdoor concert series on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. on the Alys Beach Green along Scenic Hwy 30A.
 
May 27 - The Currys
 
June 3 – The Forrest Williams Band
June 10 – The Blue Ribbon Healers
June 17 - The Owlsey Brothers
June 24 – Cadillac Willy
 
July 1 – The Courtyard Saints
July 8 – Continuum
July 15 - Daphne Willis
July 22 - The Bo Springs Band
July 29 - Hotel Oscar
 
August 5 - Roman Street
 
Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort holds outdoor concerts on the Village Green on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
 
May 6 - Owsley Brothers
May 13 - Forrest Williams Band
May 20 - MamaDear
May 27 - Bryan Lee
 
June 3 - Lauren St. Jane
June 10 - Ocean Street
June 17 - Grady Champion
June 24 - Biscuit Miller and the Mix
 
If you haven’t booked your summer beach vacation, we invite you explore our vast array of premier South Walton and Destin vacation rentals online or call one of our friendly vacation specialists at 1-800-225-7652.
 
See you @ the beach for fun, sun and live music!
 
 
 

Published by Tracy Louthain
Thursday, May 14, 2015