Jekyll Island and the Golden Isles Shag Club is bringing the biggest and best beach concert in years to the Golden Isles. Why is it best concert in years? Well for starters, it is FREE! That’s right; we are going back to our roots in presenting the 25^th edition of the Beach Music Festival for no admission! Join thousands of your closest friends for an exciting concert on the beach featuring the musical sounds of the Rickey Godfrey Band, Second Chance, and the Swingin’ Medallions.

The entertainment will kick off at 12:00pm with the musical stylings of The Rickey Godfrey Band. This band’s unique combination of musical influences and professional talent will have the waves 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 at this years Beach Music Festival, right here on the Golden Isles.

Back by popular demand is Second Chance! They opened for the 2007 Beach Music Festival, and they are returning again to do what they love best sing! At 2:30pm they will gift beachgoers with the smooth sounds of songs like “I Love Beach Music” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”! This is truly a talented group that has everything ranging from vocals to saxophone to bass guitar. Don’t miss out on Second Chance.

This year’s Beach Music Festival on Jekyll Island just keeps getting better, as we rock and roll with the Swingin Medallions at 4:30pm. 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 you will be sure to 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.

The 25^th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.

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Get ready for 3 times the fun and excitement at this year’s 2008 Beach Music Festival! We will bring you the Swingin’ Medallions not once, not twice, but three times in one weekend! Mark you calendars for this jam-packed event.

Along with the Swingin’ Medallions is Guest DJ Pat Patterson who is all set to delight the masses and give an unforgettable treat that you don’t want to miss.

If you are busy Friday night or you can’t enjoy the fun in the sun on Saturday afternoon, then you have one more chance to swing with the Swingin’ Medallions on Saturday night.
Doors open at 7:30pm at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Atlantis Hall. Tickets on sale $12 in advanced, $14.95 plus tax at the door.
For more information contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL. The 25^th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.

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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. With the smooth sounds of songs like “I Love Beach Music” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” this group showcases everything 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.

The fun starts Thursday night with an Early Bird Party for shag club members. If you’re a member of a shag club, join other club members at the Jekyll Oceanfront Resort on Thursday, August 14. The party starts at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $10 per couple. Friday Festival-goers can enjoy the Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament. Friday morning, August 15th, participants can play in the most talked about summer golf tournament in South Georgia. Tee times begin at 9:00a.m. until 11:00a.m. at the Indian Mounds course. Registration is $80 per player with lunch provided by Morgan’s Grill. Registration includes two tickets to the Friday night Kick-Off Party. Tournament tee times can be made by calling the golf course at 912-635-2368.

The Friday Night Beach Music Festival Kick-Off Party starts at 8:00 p.m. in Atlantic Hall at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Enjoy a shag contest and the delightful sounds of the Swingin’ Medallions in concert. Tickets can be purchased online.

Bring your family to the beach Saturday, August 16th, to enjoy this free, live music event and make memories that will last a lifetime. For more information visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival or contact the Jekyll Island Visitors Information Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.

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