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.  Photos of the Tams can be found by following this link

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.  Pics are posted here.

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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. Check Jeff out whenever you can and check the photos out here.

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.  Photos are here.

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!!!  Photos are Here.

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.  Click Here

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.  All you Storm Chasers can find the photos HERE.

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.  Check out all the pics HERE.

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.  Photos are here.

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.

Truthfully, our last stop was my favorite. We stopped into Melts for a cup of their ice cream. Absolutely none better. Photos of the bands and party people are posted. Check them out HERE.

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.  Photos are posted and can be found HERE.

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.  Pictures of the evening can be found here.

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.   Check out all the smiles and memories captured by Melissa HERE.

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.

Down the street another great performer was rocking Duck’s Sidewalk Cafe as he always does.  Len Dallas when not spinning the hits was singing them.  It’s always fun when Dallas is on Main.  Pay him a visit, tell him O.D. Mafia sent you.

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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”.    Photos are posted HERE.

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.   Check out the photos here!

Thanks to the leadership of Marlisa Small, her hardworking crew, the generous sponsors, and all the participants the Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer Golf Tournament at Tidewater Golf Club was a huge success.  Photos taken by OD Mafia photographers Dan Summitt and Melissa Hinson are posted and available for viewing and or downloading by following this link.

O.D. Mafia freelance photographer Melissa Hinson and her bag full of smiles and sunshine made a short trip north to Ocean Isle where Cat5 was bringing thunder, lightning and a lot of fun to the Ocean Isle Concert Series. Long time OD Mafia member, the lovely Pam McClure also accompanied Melissa and Marlisa and snapped a bunch of these photos. Thanks Pam. Also our delightfully dangerous Marlissa Small was there to perform Her’s and Jerry’s rendition of “Love Really Hurts Without You”.  PHOTOS can be viewed here.

Marty McFly revved the Delorean and back to the past we went to 2019  August 24th, the venue Duck’s Night Life, the band Tim Elliott Band the Photographer, forever O.D. Mafia, my friend, Michael Jumper.  To go back in time. Click Here.

What better way to prepare gift bags for the golfers in Marlisa’s Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer Golf Tournament than by having a hot dog party.  Randall Hight abandoned his DJ duties and assumed the role of Super Chef as he prepared the dogs with his own Coney Island Hot Dog chile.  A fun time for all.  Thanks to all that came out to help.  See you Saturday.  Photos are here.