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. Many restaurants, bars and other venues promote local talent nightly and ampitheaters bring in world-famous acts. Below is only a sampling of live music venues.

l MUSIC VENUES

ALABAMA GULF COAST MUSIC HALL

An 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

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 casual music while enjoying great food and beautiful scenery. Pirate’s Cove is a marina, restaurant and a great place to catch local bands. There’s live music two to three times a week, featuring mostly local musicians. Pirate’s Cove also has a famously tasty 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 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. 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 iconic mainstay 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 and has entertainment on the beach. The establishment supports local musicians through open mic nights and various musical events. ALLEY CAT ALLEY

» 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 and laugh with family and friends.

» 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores » 251-948-3030 » TheHangout.com

l 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. 3-13, 2022 » FrankBrownSongwriters.com HANGOUT MUSIC FEST

Located on the sandy white beaches of Gulf Shores, Hangout Fest is a truly unique experience. Featuring many of the nation's most popular artists, the three-day event is worth checking out. Tickets sell out fast, so get them early if you plan to attend.

» Public beach in Gulf Shores, near The Hangout » May 2023 » HangoutMusicFest.com

l 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

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 want to bring a blanket or lawn chair. 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

These annual sprintime and summertime 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. on Thursdays. Music at Meyer Park are rain or shine events.

» Meyer Park; 400 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores » VisitGulfShoresAl.gov for concert details SUNDAY SUNSET

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

OPEN MIC

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

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