SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2025
The 30A Songwriters Festival returns to South Walton January 16-20, 2025 - celebrating 16 years with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule.
The 30A Songwriters Festival returns to South Walton January 16-20, 2025 - celebrating 16 years with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule.
January 4, 2025 by Kurt Lischka
The Red Bar Jazz Band plays Freddie Freeloader by Miles Davis in 2016.
Discover how Sinfonia Gulf Coast is redefining the symphony experience in their 2024-2025 season — with powerhouse performances, innovative concerts, and can't-miss events — in this exclusive Q&A

Farm & Fire, a favorite South Walton waterfront restaurant on the bay, offers a diverse menu and dining experience that is sure to please with incredible views and memorable sunsets.
The Carrier family of Louisiana is as synonymous with Zydeco music as beads are with Mardi Gras. Troy Carrier, better known as Dikki Du, marks the third generation of the Carriers to keep the musical tradition alive.
“Zydeco is a family thing. If one plays, everyone plays,” says Carrier.
He picked up the washboard at nine years old, the drums at 13, and traveled the world professionally at 19. But Carrier’s life changed when we decided he wanted a band of his own.
June 24, 2024 by Kurt Lischka
Live music at Redfish Taco in Blue Mountin Beach FL - www.redfishtaco.com
See all SoWal Live Music at www.SoWal.com/events in South Walton along 30A.
Join lucky locals and suntanned visitors at NEAT in Alys Beach for Wine & Song every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. The stylish corner hot spot on 30A has indoor and outdoor seating under the regal palms of Alys Beach. Enjoy 4 wines for $30 per person or choose a bottle from the Uncorked wine list and enjoy it with your small plate and shareables from open to close.
Hunting for good food and good times in SoWal? Then make Stinky’s Bait Shack your destination.
Stinky’s Bait Shack is located on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen, next door to Stinky's Fish Camp restaurant. Stinky's Bait Shack is the only place you can grab everything you could possibly need for a day on the water while not forgetting the real essentials - breakfast, coffee, and a Bloody Mary to really get you going!
April 9, 2023 by Kurt Lischka
Dread Clampitt performs The Rolling Stones classic, Wild Horses, with founding duo Balder Saunders (Mandolin, Lead Vocal) and Kyle Ogle (guitar) with Matt Miller (fiddle) & Duke Bardwell (guitar) at the Good Friday Crawfish Boil at Redfish Taco in Blue Mountain Beach 4/7/23. https://www.dreadclampitt.com
Chef Jim Richard and staff served up crawfish and more good eats and lots of drinks to locals and visitors during Atlanta's Spring Break week.
https://redfishtaco.com
Think you have what it takes to entertain on the big stage?
Join in the fun at AJ's Grayton Beach on Thursday nights at 7PM as locals, tourists, and staff battle it out on Karaoke Night.
AJ's is known for great food and good times. With live music and an eclectic atmosphere, this hot spot in Grayton is a beloved spot for families, music lovers, locals and visitors.