The sweet-sounding storm known as CAT5 blew into Duck’s Night Life with a rhythmic fury that brings life to the night. Storm chasers were there to enjoy the melodious thunder and lightning that always accompanies this phenomenal group of super-talented and charismatic musicians. Not to be out done, O.D. Mafia’s very own beautiful disturbance, Melissa Hinson was there to document the fun and excitement that is CAT5. Melissa snapped great photos and they can be found HERE. Thanks for visiting ODMafia.com.
Yee Haw! “Holler & Swaller” is synonymous with Jeff James and there was a whole lot of both going on Wednesday evening. Jeff is quickly becoming a regular at Good Fellas on 2nd and I for one appreciate it. Goodfellas has some of the best Old Bay Wings in Horry County (the Carolina Burger and Rib Eye sandwiches rate right alongside). Their waitstaff is second to none. Jeff performs the legendary country hits in a fashion that might make the original performer green with envy. All in all, it was a great evening filled with super entertainment, great food and good friends both new and old. 
October is breast cancer awareness month and the folks of the Tour DeLux Rally stepped forth again. Tour DeLux Rally is a non-profit organization that promotes and produces multi-day vehicle rallies with proceeds going to various charities. Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer is their charity of choice for their fall rally. The rally’s celebration party/dinner was held this year at Dueling Pianos at Broadway at the Beach. 
It’s Friday in North Myrtle Beach that means it’s time for the Riptide Radio Live Broadcast from Deckerz Bar & Grill featuring Hall of Fame DJ Ray Scott. Check out the photos by following this link.
It was fun getting out tonight, seeing old friends and making new ones. I stopped by Duck’s Sidewalk Cafe where Jeff James was playing, visited with friends at International Cafe and stopped in at the Clothing Center to check on my friend Richard. From there it was off the Goodfellas on Second. The super-talented Tammy Barbour was providing the entertainment. Grabbed a couple of Carolina Burgers to go and then back home. All in all, a fun night. 
Our lovely photographer Melissa Hinson stopped by one of O.D. Mafia favorite restaurant and club, Goodfellas on 2nd to be entertained by the daringly dangerous duo of Deb Browning and Marlisa Small. These two beautiful singers plus our gorgeous photographer makes a very interesting triple threat for an evening of fun. 
Wow! What an afternoon! The delightfully dangerous duo of Deb Browning and Marlisa Small provided the entertainment for the “Bras Across Patio’s” breast cancer awareness event hosted by Patio’s. It was obvious to all that the management and staff of Patio’s invested a tremendous amount of time and effort to insure this event was a success. To add their support and to capture all the memories and smiles, both ODMafia photographers, the lovely Melissa and old man Dan were there. 
What better way to spend a Friday evening than a stroll down Main Street with the lovely Melissa as she visited captured smiles and moments. 
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.