The Last Photo taken by ODMafia Photographer Michael Jumper.
Michael visited Duck’s Night Life as he had done hundreds of times before. It was a great night and Michael really loved ODMafia and strived to make it the best it could be. Michael enjoyed working the Camp Kemo events and fund raisers we worked to support. And he really like taking photos of the bands and the party people that come out. The Tim Clark Band was the entertainment and Tim always lit up the stage with his talent and personality. Tim has always been an O.D. Mafia favorite. He always let the fans know that “ODMafia is in the house”. He often brought called us to the stage. Michael always appreciated it, it made our job of taking pics so much easier. You can tell by the pics that Michael had a good night. No one would have guessed it would have been his last. Michael, I miss you buddy. OD Mafia is not the same without you. The last memories Michael captured can be found below.
Two of my favorite people were entertaining at one of my favorite venues. the delightfully dangerous duo of Deb Browning and Marlisa Small brought their bubbly beauty and tremendous talent to Goodfellas on 2nd to light up a rainy evening. And light it up they did. The melodies inside flowed like the rain off the roof. Our two lovely ladies were joined in a few songs by Warren (Doc) McDonald. Goodfellas is the home of everyone’s favorite couple, Justin and Annie Tucker, that tells you that the service is great and the food is super. Stop in for dinner. You’ll be glad you did. 
People not familiar with our life in flip-flop philosophy and the nuances of beach life often ask me “What is beach music?” That is sometime difficult to answer, beach music is more than a genre. It’s a lifestyle, a feeling. It makes you smile. And the epitome of beach music is The Entertainers. Regardless of what they play, not just the standards, it comes across as beach music. Creating something like “the Entertainers” is difficult, but nothing compared to the effort of maintaining the essence of the group, the very character. Earl Dawkins has done just that. Congratulations Earl and thanks to you and all your guys for making us smile. 
Undoubtedly the largest crowd of the year turned out tonight for the North Myrtle Beach Music On Main event. Why? It’s the mighty, mighty Tams from Atlanta, Georgia on stage.. In the early years Joe and Charlie Pope brought the Tams to prominence with hits like “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy”, “What Kind of Fool, and “I’ve Been Hurt. Little Red has kept the band together and going strong with the same unique sound we’ve come to love. 
It’s always a Rock ‘n’ Roll Country Night at Goodfellas when Jeff James is in the house. Jeff brings a turbo-charged energy to the traditional country music in which he excels. Jeff draws a house full of good people when he performs and last night was no exception. We had a lot of fun and a great dinner at Goodfellas. 
It was a double shot of Rock & Beach at the heart of Ocean Drive, the O.D. Resort when the Formers were unleashed at HOTO’s and the Main Event Band took the stage at the world renown Spanish Galleon. O.D. Mafia’s very own Ms. Sunshine and Lollipops brought a pocketful of smiles and her camera to capture the fun and excitement that is SOS. Thanks Melissa. 
What a great day for a good time!!! Ray Collins and Beverly Huddle’s Birthday Celebration at the best party venue of North Myrtle Beach O.D. Palms should get consideration for Event of the Year. Happy Birthday to two super individuals. Melissa Hinson captured the fun, happiness and all the smiles. Gayle, you picked a great place for a party!!! 
Bill Deal’s Rhondels brought true beach music to Fun Monday on Main Street as they had the street rockin’. Those of us in attendance really saw a great performance. ODMafia photos are posted and available for viewing and or downloading. 
OD Mafia photos of the fantastic Cat5 Band blowing the roof of the O.D. Arcade taken by our Ms Sunshine and Lollipops are posted and available for viewing and or downloading. 
A pair of Hall of Fame Riptide Radio DJ’s were at the heart of Ocean Drive, the ever-popular OD Arcade. What a show!!! Our Ms Sunshine and Smiles was there to capture all the fun. 
The Shoe Center again brings us the best entertainment during SOS. Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot opened the series and brought the term “Parking Lot Party” to a whole different level. And as always our lovely Marlisa Small was there representing “Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer”. Our very own Mafia Princess, Melissa Hinson there to capture the moments. 
It’s good to be out and about during SOS. Our first stop was at Tail Gate’s where the very delightfully-dangerous duo of Deb Browning and Marlisa Small were captivating the large group of fans that came out on this beautiful fall-like day. While at Tail Gate’s we tried their Smash Burger. Loved it. We moved on the Main Street for a stop at Deckerz Bar & Grill where playing was the Carolina Coast Band with Ricky Godfrey and the super-lovely Rhonda McDaniel (hey Rhonda, we love your new hair style). From there we ventured to Duck’s Night Life where CAT5 was at full strength, this groups talent is only exceeded by the members personalities. Genuinely good guys one and all. 
No better band at the beach than the Tonez and they were in beast mode Thursday night at the world-renown Spanish Galleon. Great band, Super venue. The only thing that could have (and did) make the night better was for our very own Ms. Star Shine to make an appearance with her pockets full of fun and smiles. 
There’s no better way to kick-off an SOS than by sharing a smile with our Ambassador of Fun and Excitement Melissa Hinson. Melissa started her evening by stopping by Local On the Water where the mainstay of Beach Music, the Embers featuring Craig Woolard were lighting up the evening with melodies both new and old. She captured smiles and gave a lot away herself. 
Photos of the world-renown “Band of Oz”, one of the pillars of beach music and certainly a purveyor of party performing at the gem of North Myrtle Beach “The Spanish Galleon” taken by our very own Miss Sunshine and Lollipops are posted and available for viewing and or downloading. 
Took a little time to visit Main Street on Wednesday. This is not really a day known for downtown excitement unless you know where to look and who to follow. Deckerz Bar & Grill had an O.D. Mafia favorite, Jeff James on their outside deck Jeff delivers whenever and where ever he performs. If you like classic country, check him out. You won’t be disappointed.
Cat 3 Hurricane Idalia had no sooner moved off shore when CAT5 came barreling into the horseshoe in North Myrtle Beach with a rockin’ fury. Tim, Jerry, Glenn, Camron and Allan, Whether it’s rock, beach, country or pop this band electrifies the crowd with their hi-energy, super charged sound. ODMafia’s Miss Sunshine and lollipops brought a ton of smiles with her as she captured the fun and excitement that is undoubtedly Cat5. To top off the excitement our delightfully dangerous Melissa Kay Small joined Jerry in their rendition of “Love Really Hurts Without You”. 
Thursday was arguably the best weather we’ve had in months. Moderate temperatures and an ocean breeze was the perfect setting for an evening concert. And it was a storm-chaser’s dream as North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation brought Music On Main featuring Cat5 to the horseshoe. Accompanying Cat5 was our very own dashingly beautiful lightning strike Marlisa Kay Small. Jerry West’s and Marlisa’s “Love Really Hurts Without You” wowed the super large crowd. 