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Thursday, September 10, 2009
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 Coastal Carolina University launches Beach Music Hall of Fame
The plan to establish a dedicated site on campus recognizing the importance of "beach music," the genre of rhythm and blues music long associated with the culture and lifestyle of the Grand Strand, was formalized in May 2009 when the South Carolina General Assembly passed a concurrent resolution designating Coastal Carolina University as "the home of the Beach Music Hall of Fame."
"Coastal Carolina University is the natural place for this new endeavor, and we are excited about the prospect of it," said David A. DeCenzo, president of the University. "Beach music is an integral part of our local heritage. In addition to a Hall of Fame honoring its great artists, the University will focus scholarly attention on the cultural, sociological and musical aspects of the phenomenon."
The University has formed a steering committee, led by Department of Music Chairman Don Sloan, to direct the organization of the Hall of Fame. An advisory board will be established to formulate a procedure for naming inductees to the Hall of Fame and choose an interim location on campus to house it. Officials foresee the eventual installation of an interactive museum that will showcase beach music history and honor the inductees.
The University’s affiliation with beach music was spearheaded by Harry Turner, president of the Beach Music Association International. An author and radio personality, Turner has taught noncredit courses on beach music through the University’s adult learning program for many years. The Carolina Beach Music Association is also supporting the Hall of Fame project at CCU.
"I can’t imagine the Grand Strand without beach music," said Billy Alford, chairman of Coastal Carolina University’s Board of Trustees. "This is a perfect way to foster an appreciation for the cultural distinctiveness of our area."
Maurice Williams, with Freddy Mangum of Williams’ band The Zodiacs, sang his classic 1953 hit, "Stay." Billy Scott sang "I Got the Fever," the gold record that he and his band, The Prophets, first recorded in 1968. University officials also noted the passing of local radio personality Billy Smith, known for his dedication to beach music as the host of "The Billy Smith Beach Party."
Chauncey, the University mascot, gave a demonstration of the state dance of South Carolina, the "shag," which is performed almost exclusively to the sounds of Carolina beach music. His dance partner at the media conference was Autumn Jones, a four-time National Shag Dance champion. Chauncey was instructed in shag dancing by Barry Thigpen, chairman of the National Shag Dance Championships.
Other Beach Music artists were also in attendance to show their support for the Hall of Fame project.
For more information contact Martha Hunn at 843-349-2962.
Coastal Carolina University will be the location for the future International Beach Music Hall of Fame, according to an announcement today at a media conference on campus. Legendary beach music artists Maurice Williams and Billy Scott performed at the event today to lend their support to the project and provide an authentic sampling of this distinctive musical art form.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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Current mood:  jolly
Category: Music
Now featuring over 400 Carolina Beach, RnB, Blues & Doo Wop Holiday Tunes within the normal rotation of Willie Cs Beach Music Cafe on Live365. com at http://live365.com/stations/williecs
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Monday, November 10, 2008
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Current mood:  jubilant
Category: Music
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2008 Carolina Beach Music Awards Peoples Winners
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Female Vocalist
Rhonda McDaniel
Male Vocalist
Craig Woolard
Favorite New Artist
Mark Roberts & Breeze
Song of the Year
Mama's Drinkin' Liquor Again King Tyrone & the Graveyard Ramblers
National Dance Song
Cupid Shuffle Cupid
Group Album of the Year
Got It Bad For You Holiday Band
Solo Album of the Year
Rhonda McDaniel Rhonda McDaniel
Entertainer of the Year
Jim Quick
Smoothie
Shadow Shaggin' Tommy Black & Blooze
Compilation Album of the Year
Keep On Shaggin' Ripete/KHP
Blues Song of the Year
Mama's Drinkin' Liquor Again King Tyrone & the Graveyard Ramblers
Blues Album of the Year
King Tyrone & the Graveyard Ramblers King Tyrone & the Graveyard Ramblers
Group of the Year
Jim Quick & Coastline Band
Collaboration or Duo of the Year
The Boys Are Back In Town Young Guns
Song Writer of the Year
Jim Quick Mama's Drinkin' Liquor Again King Tyrone & the Graveyard Ramblers
Instrumentalist of the Year
Glen Tippett Jim Quick & Coastline Band | ..TABLE>
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Monday, November 10, 2008
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Category: Music
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2008 CBMA Industry Award Winners |
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National Dance/Shag Song
Cupid Shuffle Cupid
Internet Radio Show
Beach Music Cafe Willie C.
Compilation Album of the Year
Keep On Shaggin' Ripete/KHP
FM Radio DJ ( Larry Crockett Award)
Ray Scott WVCO 94.9FM the Surf
AM Radio DJ
Charlie Brown WPCM 920AM
Syndicated Radio Show
On The Beach Charlie Brown
Club (Bill Griffin Award)
Fat Harold's North Myrtle Beach, SC
Show Club (Cecil Corbett Award)
HOTO's (Harold's On The Ocean) Cherry Grove, SC
Club/Mobile DJ
Gary Bass
Event Of The Year
Fun Monday North Myrtle Beach, SC
Live Production
Ken Holland Jim Quick & Coastline
FM Radio Station
94.9 WVCO the Surf North Myrtle Beach, SC
AM Radio Station
920 WPCM Burlington. NC
Producer
Keith Houston & Julian Fowler Coast To Coast (Let's Dance) CD Various Artists
Engineer
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Keith Houston Rhonda McDaniel (CD) Rhonda McDaniel
Keith Houston This Is It (CD) Various Artists
Michael Branch Award
Willie C (Bill Swanke) Beach MNusic Cafe
Industry Appreciation Awards
Dariel Benden Alternatives/Coast Magazines Beach Newz
John "Johnny B' Barkley Radio DJ
Fan Of The Year
Charlie Davis
Shad Alberty Award
Sam West | ..TABLE>
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Monday, December 10, 2007
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Current mood:  sleepy
Category: Music
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