Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Rock and Pop Masters Series Reels in Classic Hits at the 45th Annual Shrimp Festival – Fernandina, Florida

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The Rock and Pop Masters series reels in decades of hits for the 45th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival on Saturday, May 3rd.  The event combines American staple act Orleans with rock and pop legends Joey Molland of Badfinger, Robbie Dupree and David Pack of Ambrosia.

“You could call it a Supergroup,” said Jim Smith of About.com after attending an RPM show in Weston, FL. “The show exceeded all possible expectations.  Song after song sounded as if the original band was backing the original lead singer. Best of all, these guys were having a ball.”

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Summer Concerts in the Plaza – St. Augustine, Florida

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Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you enjoy this week’s concert featuring Falling Bones. The concert is from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free to the public.
Plaza de la Constitucion in downtown St. Augustine from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free event.
Every Thursday Evening in St. Augustine, FL 32084. Call 904.825.1004
www.plazaconcerts.com


The Legacy Jazz Festival – Palm Coast, Florida

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Come to Flagler county & enjoy our un-crowded beaches, some of the best golf courses in the nation, magnificent parks, and this year, an extraordinary backdrop to Great Jazz. Spend a few days, or a full week listening to the likes of Freddy Cole, Eddie Henderson, Javon Jackson and more in a setting that leaves nothing to be desired.
Pirates Auditorium Matanzas High School Pirates Auditorium 3535 Old Kings Road North Palm Coast, FL 32137. Call  386 437-0106 for more information.

Pops at the Beach; Mother’s Day Concert – Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Bring Mom and the whole gang to Jacksonville Beach for a free concert. There is no better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than attending this favorite annual event. Admission is free, so you can spend your money on a nice dinner for Mom instead. Entertainment begins at 6 PM with Sounds of Motown & More by the Jacksonville Mass Choir & Friends.May 11, 2008. The Beaches Fine Arts and the City of Jacksonville Beach present the 14th annual Mother’s Day Pops at the Beach Concert featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO).

The concert takes place in Jacksonville Beach at Sea Walk Pavilion from 6-10 PM
The Jacksonville Symphony performs at 8 PM.

Food and Beverages available for purchase
For More Info: (904) 247-6268