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ORANGE BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION
JOHNNY BARBARTO |
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Raised in Louisiana, he was weaned on Cajun Boogie and those roots still run deep in his vocal style and songwriting. |
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Johnny moved to Alabama in the mid-70's and today is a successful regional favorite with his band, "Lucky Doggs". |
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Johnny recently signed his 1st record deal with Rockin Camel records owned by producer Johnny Sandlin & Carl Weaver. |
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ARTIE CHILDS |
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Artie is doing what he loves, fulfilling his childhood dreams of picking & singing. He has played all over the country and |
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on the Alabama Gulf Coast with some of the best pickers and singers. Artie writes great country music and gospel songs |
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and has recently released a new CD. |
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LEA ANNE CRESWELL |
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RICK WHALEY |
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Lea Anne is a gorgeous 6' brunette lady with a unique voice and delivery. She was nominated for Texas female vocalist of |
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the year in 1982. The Alabama Gulf Coast has been fortunate to enjoy her enthusiastic performances since the 80's. She |
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currently plays with Rick Whaley at the Silver Moon and Flora-Bama. |
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Rick was born in New Jersey and started playing the guitar at 8 years old, and then performing full time by 11 . He lives, |
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performs, and writes in the Perdido Key area. He has been involved in the Frank Brown Songfest since 1989, performing |
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his songs, recording with other songwriters, and running sound in many venues. |
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BO ROBERTS |
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Bo was born in Chester, Arkansas. He met Buddy Holly when he was 11 years old and promptly went out and bought a |
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guitar! He was lead guitar and band leader for Hank Williams JR., lead guitar for Gene Watson, and has written hit songs |
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for Gene Watson, Willie Nelson, and had songs cut by Rose Maddox, Stoney Edwards, and others. |
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Bo still entertains and writes country music and scores for children's animated films. |
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ALAN RHODY |
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Kentucky native, multi-million songwriter and touring performer, Alan began his musical endeavors while in art college. |
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His original songs gained the attention of Nashville, and by 1977, he had a track on the Oak Ridge Boys 1st country |
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album, "I'll Be True To You" , that became theirs and his first #1 on all three charts. |
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The Kentucky-born Rhody employs deceptively simple techniques - acoustic guitar - rack harmonica - his voice - and |
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and makes an essential connection. |
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ANDY OLSON |
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Live aboard sailor and yacht delivery captain, Andy started performing at age 14 with honky-tonk country bands. He |
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played coffee houses in the 60's, started writing music and playing Bluegrass in the 70's, played Caribbean Rock and |
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Roll in his Fl Keys band, Island Breeze, in the 80's, and landed on the "Flora-Bama line" playing local areas in the 90's. |
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He is still entertaining and writing music here on the Gulf Coast. |
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GALE & LARRY BOOK |
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Larry & Gale , owners of Characters Songwriters Café in Perdido Key, until Hurricane Ivan destroyed it in Sept. '04, |
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continue to support live music & songwriters in the community. Larry, as President of the Old River Optimist Club has |
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organized the Nashville Songwriters' Charity Concerts to raise money for local children's needs. Larry has been writing |
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songs since his early fishing Capt. Years and has recently cut a song "It Matters To Me". Gale & Larry compliment |
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each other's talent & lives beautifully. |
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TOP HAT & JACKIE |
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Top Hat & Jackie both started entertaining at an early age. Their "chance" meeting brought them together professionally |
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& personally. Their fine blend of vocal harmonies, upbeat personalities, and sharp wit has entertained audiences along |
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the Gulf coast for over 12 years. Most recently they were voted Local Entertainers of the Year. |
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RHONDA HART |
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JASON FEINSTEIN-GUITARIST - talented and versatile guitarist will accompany Rhonda. |
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Born and raised into a family of musicians and entertainers, Rhonda Hart has been singing and performing since she |
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was a small child. She has written award winning songs and toured with country music's star entertainers. |
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Her very 1st record "Waiting for the phone to ring" bulleted to number one in Europe. She went on to write a Quadruple |
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Platinum hit with Deanna Carter and received a GRAMMY NOMINATION in 1998 for "Did I Shave My Legs For This". |
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Rhonda followed this hit with an album "To Be A Woman" and toured with its release. |
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BRENT BURNS |
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BUY AN INDIVIDUAL OR CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
The Friends of the Arts, Inc. is a private non-profit organization providing financial and volunteer support for the Orange Beach Center’s programs including the Orange Beach Festival of Art.
As a Friend, your membership supports the Center’s Gallery, community outreach and education programs. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community and ensures a bright future for the Arts on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Because of our patrons' membership in the Friends organization, The Orange Beach Art Center has been able to expand education programs and reach out to an ever increasing and more diverse community of life-long learners.
Become a Friend today and join the members who are enjoying the benefits and the satisfaction of supporting the arts. Join our circle of Friends today!
Call for more information: 251.981.2787.