LIVE MUSIC Music festivals, songwriter showcases and legendary beach havens draw in a large number of music lovers all year. Live music can be found all over Baldwin County. Most restaurants, bars and other live music venues promote local talent nightly. Below is only a sampling of live music venues. MUSIC VENUES
ALABAMA GULF COAST MUSIC HALL
800-seat indoor venue that features both touring acts and is available to rent for special events. Food is available at ticketed events and the hall hosts barbecue nights with lip-smacking dinner and dancing. A large parking lot makes this a great stop for tour groups or a gathering place for large private functions. » 12615-A Foley Beach Express, Foley » 251-978-2464 » AlabamaGulfCoastMusicHall.com
ALLEY CAT ALLEY (FORMERLY: THE PORCH) Must be 21 with a valid ID to enter. Live entertainment, Open Mic Night, Bike Night, and karaoke. Pool tables and Leagues. Outside firepits, Horseshoes and Cornhole. » 14835 State Highway 104, Silverhill » 251-945-5001
ALLEY CAT ALLEY Moore gracing the stage. The Amphitheater shares The Wharf Resort with a full-service marina, a shopping area, restaurants, a movie theater, as well as the South’s tallest Ferris wheel. » 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach » 251-224-1020 » alwharf.com/amphitheater
THE FLORA-BAMA LOUNGE AND PACKAGE STORE
The Flora-Bama is a beachside oyster bar that has live music daily. The Flora-Bama is home to annual events such as the International Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, The Interstate Mullet Toss and the Polar Bear Dip. The Bama hosts three stages throughout the venue. The establishment supports local musicians through open mic nights and various musical events. » 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, FL » 251-980-5118 » FloraBama.com
THE FROG POND AT BLUE MOON FARM
The Frog Pond is a private outdoor venue in a private home. This venue features an outdoor stage under a 200-year old cedar tree on Blue Moon Farm, owned by Cathe Steele. Patrons bring their own PIRATE’S COVE chairs and beverages and are encouraged to participate in a covered Delight in some live music while enjoying some great food and dish dinner. Overnight camping is allowed for out-of-town visitors. beautiful scenery. Pirate’s Cove is a marina, restaurant and a great The concerts are unique and intimate. You must have a reservation place to catch some local bands. There’s live music two to three times a week, featuring mostly local musicians. Pirate’s Cove also has to attend. one great hamburger if you are hungry. It is open seven days a week » 19375 Rada Road, Silverhill » thefrogpondbluemoonfarm@gmail.com and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. » TheFrogPondAtBlueMoonFarm.com » 6664 County Road 95, Elberta » 251-987-1224 THE HANGOUT » PiratesCoveRiffRaff.com These days The Hangout is back and better than ever. With an extensive menu of food and drinks and live music daily, The Hangout THE AMPHITHEATER AT THE WHARF is one of the most popular venues on the beach. It is home to the The Amphitheater at The Wharf is the only place in the county where you can catch national headlining bands throughout the year. growing Hangout Music Festival and is the place to let loose, laugh This year you can expect to catch artists such as Luke Bryan, Brant- with family and friends. » 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores ley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett, Brooks & Dunn, Whiskey Myers and Kip
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