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

PIRATE’S COVE Delight in some live music while enjoying some great food and beautiful scenery. Pirate’s Cove is a marina, restaurant and a great 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 one great hamburger if you are hungry. It is open seven days a week and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. » 6664 County Road 95, Elberta » 251-987-1224 » PiratesCoveRiffRaff.com

THE AMPHITHEATER AT THE WHARF The Amphitheater at The Wharf is the only place in the county where you can catch national headlining bands throughout the year. This year you can expect to catch artists such as Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett, Brooks & Dunn, Whiskey Myers and Kip Moore gracing the stage. The Amphitheater shares The Wharf Resort with afull-service marina, a shopping area, restaurants, a movie theater, aswell as the South’s tallest Ferris wheel. » 23101 Canal Road, OrangeBeach » 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 chairs and beverages and are encouraged to participate in a covered dish dinner. Overnight camping is allowed for out-of-town visitors. The concerts are unique and intimate. You must have a reservation to attend. » 19375 Rada Road, Silverhill » thefrogpondbluemoonfarm@gmail.com » TheFrogPondAtBlueMoonFarm.com

THE HANGOUT These days The Hangout is back and better than ever. With an extensive menu of food and drinks and live music daily, The Hangout is one of the most popular venues on the beach. It is home to the growing Hangout Music Festival and is the place to let loose, laugh with family and friends. » 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores

MUSIC FESTIVALS FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL This 10-day event features some of the best songwriters from around the country and beyond. During this festival you can catch more than 200 Grammy-winning and up-and-coming songwriters. The festival is named after Frank Brown, a night watchman at the legendary Flora-Bama bar for 29 years. » Various venues throughout Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Pensacola » Nov. 4-14, 2021 » FrankBrownSongwriters.com

HANGOUT FEST Located on the sandy white beaches of Gulf Shores, Hangout Fest is a truly unique experience. Featuring many top national acts, the three-day event is worth checking out. Tickets sell out fast for this event so get them early if you plan to attend. » Public beach in Gulf Shores » May 2022 » HangoutMusicFest.com

CONCERT SERIES AND JAMS

LIVE BLUEGRASS, GOSPEL AND COUNTRY CLASSIC MUSIC Still postponed due to Covid-19. Check website or call for details. » Wales West RV Park and Light Railway, 13670 Smiley St., Silverhill » WalesWest.com; 888-569-5337, 888-569-5337; 251-232-2322

LIVE AT FIVE CONCERT SERIES All Live at Five shows are family friendly and welcome all ages. All events take place at The Halstead Amphitheater on the campus of Coastal Alabama Community College in downtown Fairhope. You will need a blanket or lawn chair to sit in. A Food Truck is available at every event. » The Halstead Amphitheater, Coastal Alabama » Community College » Visit LiveAtFiveFairhope.com for upcoming event details

MUSIC AT MEYER PARK CONCERT SERIES These annual springtime concerts have become a fan favorite for locals and visitors alike. All Music at Meyer Park concerts are FREE to the public and begin at 6 p.m. Music at Meyer Park are rain or shine events. » Meyer Park; 400 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores » March-April, visitGulfShoresAl.gov for concert details

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES Daphne’s Sunday Sunset Concert Series features FREE spring concerts at Bayfront Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us for some music! » Daphne Bayfront Park, 6200 Bayfront Park Drive, Daphne » Sundays, March-May, 5:30 p.m.

BINGO

AMERICAN LEGION POST 99, Foley FLORA-BAMA, Perdido Key

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE, Daphne and Foley

TACKY JACKS, Gulf Shores

TACKY JACKS, Orange Beach

KARAOKE

ALLEY CAT ALLEY, Silverhill

AMERICAN LEGION POST 199, Fairhope

AMERICAN LEGION POST 99, Foley

BEHIND THE PINES BAR & GRILL, Gulf Shores

GAMBINO’S, Fairhope

GELATO JOE’S, Foley

ISLAND TIMES DAIQUIRI BAR, Orange Beach

LIVE BAIT, Orange Beach

MUDBUGS, Gulf Shores

PINK PONY PUB, Gulf Shores

SNAPPER’S LOUNGE, Orange Beach

TACKY JACKS, Fort Morgan

TACKY JACKS, Gulf Shores

THE GULF BOWL, Foley

THE OFFICE LOUNGE, Foley

THE UNDERTOW BAR AND GRILL, Orange Beach

TOP OF THE BAY, Lake Forest Yacht Club, Daphne

ALLEY CAT ALLEY, Silverhill

AMERICAN LEGION POST 99, Foley

FLORA-BAMA, Perdido Key

ISLAND TIMES DAIQUIRI BAR, Orange Beach

LIVE BAIT, Orange Beach

OLD 27 GRILL, Fairhope

THE GUMBO SHACK, Fairhope

THE PLOW, Fairhope

THE OFFICE LOUNGE, Foley

TACKY JACKS, Gulf Shores

TRIVIA

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE, Daphne