Who’d have ever thought that a family beach resort on the Gulf Coast of Alabama would become an incredible concert venue?
Well, you’re right, Britney and Mariah and Justin don’t perform here – not yet, anyway. But Steppenwolf, ZZ Top, Widespread Panic, The Black Crows and Hank Williams, Jr, did in Summer 2007 at the 10,000 seat Ampitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace - with opener Seether - will kick off the 2008 concert season on Sunday March 2nd.
At the other end of the spectrum, The Orange Beach Art Center holds more intimate musical events on the third Sunday of most months. These acoustic events are part potluck, part entertainment, with two 60 minute music sets separated by a “munch and mingle” break. A local restaurant provides the main dish and concert goers bring a dish to share. The usual non-alcoholic libations are provided, as well, and you may bring whatever else you’d like to drink.
The Erie Meyer Civic Center, next door in Gulf Shores, offers something in between, with acts like Pam Tillis, Roger Williams, the Les Brown Orchestra and Men of the Deeps (a Coal Miner’s Choir) scheduled for 2008.
For places to stay, Orange Beach vacation rentals are very popular and allow the most flexibility for hosting your own weekend party with friends and family. You’ll also find the usual chain hotels and, hopefully. the town’s only a bed and breakfast will reopen soon after being badly damaged by a hurricane.
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