Coastal Companion

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Jazz Festivals on the Coast – Fall 2010

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From ragtime, to New Orleans, swing, dixieland, latin jazz, bebop, acid jazz and more – the music form itself is difficult to define. On the other hand, Louis Armstrong who really was the king of Jazz once said “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.”
But it’s evident jazz has strong ties to the South and maybe that’s the reason why we have several music events in our area this fall celebrating jazz music.

Low Country Jazz Festival
September 3 – 5,2010
Charleston, SC
Even though it’s only the second time around for The Low Country Jazz Festival, this event is quickly becoming a very popular. Both local and international jazz artists will perform during the festival the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in Charleston and various other venues in the area.
Click here to read more about the Low Country Jazz Festival

Hilton Head Jazz and Brew Fest
September 13 -18, 2010
Hilton Head Island, SC
This festival manages to combine several coastal favorites – live music, great food and good beer. The Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival on Hilton Head Island includes include beer tastings, beer and food pairings, and of course plenty of jazz performances. This festival utilizes the coastal locations of the Shelter Cove Community Park and the Shelter Cove Harbour. Click here to read more about Hilton Head Jazz and Brew Fest

Savannah Jazz Festival
September 19 -26, 2010
Savannah, GA
This is one of the most anticipated festivals in Savannah where the best jazz talent gather in Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia. This year it’s actually the 27th year for event. There are many live performances, jam session and also film screenings. This outdoor jazz festival is free and open to the public.
Click here to read more about Savannah Jazz Festival

Les deMerle

Amelia Island Jazz Festival
October 3 – 10, 2010
Fernandina Beach, Fl
Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island celebrates jazz with a week-long annual festival. The popular event consists of a series of events around the island. This year the headliner is multiple Grammy award-winning pianist, Ramsey Lewis. The festival’s creative director, Les deMerle, has put together a program with world-class jazz artists in a wide variety of styles from Dixieland, Smooth Jazz, Bebop, Big Band, Blues, Latin and to new, state-of-the-art styles. Read more about the Amelia Island Jazz Festival here

Little River Shrimp & Jazz Fest
October 9 – 10, 2010
Little River, SC
This is one of the most anticipated events in Little River near Myrtle Beach. There’s lots of fun for the whole family and lots of live music.
Read more about Little River Shrimp & Jazz Fest

Little River Oktoberfest, South Carolina

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Oktoberfest means lots of good food and good fun, and in Little River, South Carolina, they don’t want to wait for the month of October to roll around – they are kicking off their German celebration already in September. The organizers promise lots of Oktoberfest fun with bratwurst, Beer, authentic German music, The Chicken Dance and The Polka!

Little River is located on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, and is mostly known for its deep-sea fishing, charter boats and commercial fishing. Thousands of visitors come to Little River every year for the festivals. Little River is only a short twenty minutes drive from Myrtle Beach and five minutes from North Myrtle Beach.

The 4th Annual Little River Oktoberfest will be held September 12th and 13th in Little River, SC.

Celebrate Oktoberfest from 9AM. to 6PM. featuring authentic German cuisine prepared by Erna Blome, special musical guests providing live German music and dancing throughout the day.

September 12 &13 at the Lowes Grocery Shopping Plaza between Highway 17 and 179.
Starts at 11:00 on Saturday and ends at 7:00
Sunday hours are 11:00 until 5:00.
Admission $3.00
Children under 12 are free.

For more information visit the website

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Blue Crab Festival 2009, Little River, SC

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This annual festival returns to Little River, South Carolina on May 16 – 17, 2009. Don’t let the name Little River fool you. This is a big festival. The popular street festival usually draws a huge crowd to Little River. And no wonder.

This festival offers something for everyone.
There will be arts and crafts, vendors, entertainment, kids area and much more.

For more information call (843) 249-4252 or visit www.bluecrabfestival.org

Blue Crab Festival, Little River, SC

Little River Shrimp and Jazz Fest, South Carolina

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Little River Shrimp and Jazz Fest + October 11th & 12th, 2008

Held annually on Columbus Day Weekend, the Shrimp and Jazz Fest is quickly becoming the attraction of the year in Little River! Located on the historic waterfront in beautiful Little River, SC this festival provides a family oriented party that is fun for all ages. Entertaiment includes arts and crafts vendors, live Jazz music all day and, back by popular demand, the famous Shrimp Cookoff!
843-249-6604
www.shrimpandjazzfest.org