Fun, Sun, Sand & Music in Destin

There’s nothing more fun than a day at the beach…Unless it's a day at the beach followed by live music in a scenic outdoor setting. Luckily, the Emerald Coast is filled with talented musicians and bands that share their talents with music loving visitors and locals alike. Here’s some of the live music in Destin and South Walton scheduled for June.  
 
Santa Rosa Beach: Every Sunday from 6-10 p.m., the Green at Gulf Place is the place to be. Each week there is a free outdoor concert in this scenic beachside setting. Go early to spend time shopping and dining before the show. www.gulfplacefl.com  
June 1 – Cadillac Willy 
June 8 – FlowTribe 
June 15 – Chronic Jester 
June 22 – déjà vu 
June 29 – Tony Vegas 
 
Sandestin: Elephant Walk at Sandestin will host a 10-week summer concert series that is a crowd pleaser for the whole family. Every Thursday evening at 6 p.m., there will be a beach bonfire, live music, children's activities, bounce houses, face painting, balloon sculpting, a photo booth, smores, a firework finale and more! The weekly event is free and fun for all ages. For more information, call (850) 267.4800  
 
Destin: Also on Thursdays, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation hosts Concerts in the Village at the Cultural Arts Village in Destin (just east of Walmart). The concerts feature local and regional bands, performing a variety of genres, ranging from pop to classic rock to jazz and blues and everything in between.  
June 5- Lisa & The E-Lusion (Motown, Rock & Roll, 80’s Dance Music) 
June 12- LavaLamp (Best of the 70’s disco, soul & funk) 
 June 19- Alter Eagles (A Tribute to the Eagles)
June 26- Twelve Against Nature (Nashville’s Steely Dan Experience) 
Tickets are $10/person and kids 12 and under are free. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic and wine/beer or purchase dinner prepared fresh on-site. http://www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/
 
Destin: Also in Destin, on Saturday evenings from 6-9 p.m., HarborWalk Village on the Destin Harbor presents Rock the Docks. This free outdoor concert series features a diverse line-up of bands in a relaxed coastal setting overlooking the harbor. www.emeraldgrande.com/event.aspx
June 7 – Jam Therapy 
June 14 – Déjà Vu 
June 21- Gypsy Riot
June 28 - Continuum
 
So no matter where your vacation rental is located, it is easy to find live music in a scenic outdoor setting nearby.

Summer Destin vacation rentals are still available so make plans to come join us for a relaxing holiday at the beach!  
 
 

Published by Tracy Louthain
Monday, June 2, 2014