Southern Sound Music Alliance is so proud to present this year’s Summer Haze Winter Fest on November 19 & 20, 2022! This event will feature some of SoWal’s favorite local & regional musicians at Distillery 98 & Idyll Hounds with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.

With a stage name like Sunny War, it's not surprising that singer-songwriter Sydney Lyndella Ward's musical style belongs in a genre of its own. Her compelling voice, powerful lyrics, and unique guitar style position Sunny War with all the makings of a truly unique talent. The musician's heart for giving back extends beyond her vocal range through her nonprofit work with Food Not Bombs, a group of independent collectives sharing free vegan and vegetarian food with others in Downtown Los Angeles.

The summer season is approaching, and with that comes many exciting new offerings at 30Avenue, a lifestyle-focused center located in Inlet Beach, Florida. From the moment you step foot on the stunning, palm-tree-lined premises, you’ll have access to a collection of luxury services ranging from a state-of-the-art medical spa to five-star catering for your next special event. Best of all, it's all centralized around a spacious outdoor events lawn that provides space for yoga classes, live music, yard games, and the perfect picnicking spot for you and your loved ones.

30A Songwriters returned for its 13th year. The event featured 175 talented artists and 225 performances spread throughout 30+ venues all over South Walton. Six acts headlined the outdoor amphitheater stage at Grand Boulevard on Saturday and Sunday. The lineup included Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Chris & Rich Robinson (the Black Crowes), Dawes, Jenny Lewis, and Rickie Lee Jones. there was truly something for everyone, with genres ranging from blues to folk, soul, Americana, and country. It's safe to say guests had a fabulous weekend, and we are already marking our calendars for next year!

Please join us on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19 for the first-ever Soirée on the Bay! The event is presented by and hosted at the stunning Dugas Estate in a lavish gathering of fine wine, food, and spirits. The beneficiary of the event is Children's Volunteer Health Network. The weekend will include vintners, incredible food, live music, fireworks, and VIE magazine's exclusive 100th Issue celebration, all for a great cause!

Brian Kelley's debut solo album, Sunshine State of Mind, is now available! Check out his interview with VIE's Lisa Burwell on our latest VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul podcast episode as they discuss his songwriting process, living the Beach Cowboy lifestyle, his tips for living a balanced life, and much more.

We're so excited that former VIE intern Sammi Accola released her debut single, "Nostalgia," on April 16! The song was inspired by a quote by John Pantana that said, "Nostalgia has a way of rose-coloring our past misery." As a self-described Folk-Pop Americana artist, Sammi has released a debut song that is as dreamy as it is relatable. The accompanying music video released on April 30, and you can watch it here. Congratulations, Sammi!

Local singer-songwriter, Jessie Ritter will officially release her newest single “The Sand And The Sea” on April 9, 2021.

As the coronavirus pandemic abruptly overwhelmed society, leaders have risen to bring hope and redemption to our presently broken and disheartened world. Some of those leaders include the world’s biggest entertainers. With most tours canceled for the rest of the year, drive-in concerts have become a creative way to keep the music going for fans around the country.

The show is masterfully written, with a hip-hop twist on the story of the birth of our nation, the men who laid its foundation, and the women who stood by them. But before you rush to start watching, if you haven’t already, check out some fun facts and some deeper dives on the show’s hits and misses in our list of 10 things to know before you see it!

Organizers of the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam spread some good cheer yesterday morning when they announced the headliners of the eighth annual Country On The Coast festival in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida, September 4–6, 2020.

On the heels of the fiftieth anniversary of the infamous Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, which took place in Bethel, New York, in August of 1969, the Seaside Repertory Theatre (The REP) presented its ninth annual tribute concert event. Woodstock: The Tribute Concert took place at The REP on Tuesday, November 19.