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30A Radio took a road trip away from 30A to the 2016 Jazz Festival late night shows...and hit these guys both nights. Their shows began at 2:30am, and ended just before 6am each night. We were lucky and got to plug our equipment in to Ira's portable recording studio. Ira thank you for the help, you definitely get the full idea what these guys are all about. On this first set from Friday night are guests Eric Krasno(2x grammy winner, member of Lettuce), Ivan Neville, and Marc Broussard. Enjoy! Special thanks to the Joy Theater on Canal for hosting us, and The New Mastersounds! www.newmastersounds.com

What was 30A before 30A? Some knew it as the Redneck Riviera, and author Hardy Jackson was here to see it all go down. Hardy is a local from Seagrove, retired professor, and decided to write about the history of what many call the "Redneck Riviera." From Alabama to Northwest Florida, it's the story of our area before tourist development councils, websites...back when the only ones that knew about it, were the ones that knew about it.

As we move into summer here on 30A, The Seaside Show offers a few segments dedicated to the Art of Fun!

Including Seleta Hayes Howard, Seaside Special Projects Director and Nutcracker Ballet Mistress speaking about Seaside Dance Month and the establishment of arts, culture and education for the community.

Austin McGee, Owner, Austin McGee Surf School to talk about the various activities related to surf lessons such as surf camp, and how people can join in the fun.

Charlie Modica, co-owner of Modica Market, Seaside’s iconic general store with information on The Seaside Wine Project, the story behind it and why we chose it for the Seaside label.

And Kevin Boyle, Seaside Director of Events previewing the summer concert series and movie lineup as well as other upcoming traditional and not so traditional Seaside events.

There is no person on 30A more passionate than Chandler concerning our beaches. We talk with Chandler about the current issues of beach access, he efforts to organize beach clean ups, and his recent 30A Hot Spot Award for Hottest Photographer on 30A. AND, a brand new segment of "On the Spot" news from a local wine festival asking questions about current local beach access issues. www.modusphotography.com

And you thought you had a long commute to work! This week we talk with Katie Truax, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who practices along 30A and in Santa Rosa Beach. She used to drive to work on 30A from where?!? Now a true local, Katie might be the person you want to get to know heading into summer. She provides individual counseling and coaching for adolescents and adults, as well as couples and family counseling. She also offers healthy eating consultation and instruction for folks who are striving to live healthier or lose weight. Check out more information about Katie and the services she provides here: KatieTruax.net. Enjoy today's 30A Show!

30A's Mike Ragsdale chats with Will Mercer of Mercer Estates, the award-winning Washington State winery who produces the new 30A Wine (www.30Awine.com). A fifth-generation farmer of the same land that his family has owned since the 1800s, Will speaks about why southeast Washington's unique climate is ideal for winemaking, and about the very special significance behind its "Block 93" vines. www.mercerwine.com

Evenings at Ed Walline Beach access you may have heard some guys practicing music last few months. Well, now they are giging on 30A. Damian Greer and Joe Cantin joined us to talk how the duo got started playing out on area beaches, what made them stronger musicians, and we found out what was in Joe's pocket. These two are putting the time in, if you are looking for live music, give them a shot, you won't regret it. Thanks for the tunes SoWal Sunchasers, enjoy today's show.

The SoWal Sunchasers stopped by for a quick set at Stinky's Bait Shack in Dune Allen Beach. These guys are ready to play 30A. If you are a venue, give them a shot, super nice guys, met at Ed Walline and have been practicing on the beaches of South Walton honing their skills. Enjoy this great set by two talented locals.

Oliver and Joy Robbins relocated to 30A as their third choice...that's right. They "settled" for 30A. We kid, but instead of getting pulled to big cities, they decided to compromise and move here. Then the fun began, their jobs, kids, and life just all fell into place. From working Oliver changing careers to real estate, and Joy working for the Seaside Neighborhood School, hear what drew them down to the beach...and why they wouldn't have it any other way.

It's Wine Time on the 30A Show, we talk the launch of 30AWine with Kyle Boyer from Mercer Estates Winery, and preview the 30th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival with Julie Stuckey. Yes, we sampled wine during this show...multiple times. www.sandestinwinefestival.com www.30awine.com