Beach bumming has never been so good!
Jekyll Island, Ga (July 22, 2008)— Jekyll Island is bringing the Golden Isles the biggest, best beach concert in years. Why? Because it is free. The 2008 Beach Music Festival is hitting the coast hard with musical sounds from the Rickey Godfrey Band, Second Chance, and the Swingin Medallions.
Providing entertainment for everyone is The Rickey Godfrey Band’s specialty. The unique combination of musical influences shared by the groups’ five full-time, professional musicians gives the band a sound the makes the waves go crashing. An energetic, talented, and entertaining group, they have been touring throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe since the 1970’s and are now looking forward to playing in the Golden Isles.
Second Chance is back again. Opening for the 2007 Beach Music Festival, they are returning again to do what they love best sing. The smooth sounds of songs like “I Love Beach Music” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” this group has everything ranging from vocals to saxophone to bass guitar.
Rocking beaches all over since 1965 the Swingin Medallions is the epitome of beach music. Drawing inspiration from early R&B, the band has been described to have a beach music, frat rock, shag sound that keeps the crowds moving.
Bring your family to the beach Saturday, August 16th, to enjoy this free, live music event and have memories for a lifetime. For more information visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.