What happened to Kenny Chesney at the Flora-Bama bar?
Kenny Chesney held a free concert at the Flora-Bama August 16, 2014 to promote his new album The Big Revival as well as his newest song "Flora-Bama", which was written about the bar. The concert was Chesney's only appearance of 2014.
Who owns the Flora-Bama?
In 1978, the Flora-Bama was sold to Joe Gilchrist and Pat McClellan, who remain co-owners of the bar today. In 2009 John McInnis and Cameron Price became co-owners of the Flora-Bama along with Joe and Pat to carry it into the next 50 years.
Who sings the Flora-Bama?
The Flora-Bama has been mentioned or written about countless times by songwriters from all over the world. Some of the most recognizable artists include: Kenny Chesney: "Flora-Bama". Kenny Chesney: "Coastal". Jimmy Buffett: "Bama Breeze", "Rag Top Day". Chris Young: "Lighters in the Air". JJ Grey & Mofro: "Florabama".
Why is the Flora-Bama so famous?
The Flora-Bama first gained national attention when former Oakland Raiders and Alabama quarterback and NFL MVP Kenny Stabler referred to the Flora-Bama as "The best watering hole in the country".
Who owns the Flora-Bama?
In 2009, John McInnis and Cameron Price became co-owners of the Flora-Bama, along with Joe and Pat, to carry it into the next 50 years. Together these four owners have carried on the tradition of making the Country's Best Beach Bar a place where everyone feels comfortable and leaves smiling.
Who started Flora-Bama?
Theodore and Ellen Tampary opened the Flora-Bama after Alabama gained two miles of Florida's beaches during the Perdido Pass Bridge exchange in 1964. Joe Gilchrist bought the bar from the Tampary family in 1978.
Is Flora-Bama Florida or Alabama?
One of the world's top beach bars, The Flora-Bama Lounge is located uniquely on the Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida line. This honky tonk has long been a landmark on it's famous location.
How long has the Flora-Bama been in business?
It started 55 years ago as a lowly state-line dive and liquor store that was hoping to take advantage of thirsty customers from Florida and Alabama.
Why is Flora-Bama famous?
The Flora-Bama Lounge is host to a number of annual and one-time local events. Perhaps most famous of these festivities is the World Famous Annual Interstate Mullet Toss, where individuals compete on the beach throwing a mullet (fish) from a 10 foot circle in Florida across the state line into Alabama.
Do you have to be 21 to go to Flora-Bama?
Get in Touch. Flora-Bama is family friendly and all ages until 6pm. At 6pm we go to 18 and up and a cover charge. 18 to 20 year olds can stay all night as long as they are in the door by 10pm with no re-entry. 21 and up is always good.
How much is the cover charge at Flora-Bama?
$5The FloraBama main facility on the gulf side charges a cover charge of $5 at night starting at 6pm. The Yacht Club and Ole River across the street both have great food and live entertainment but do not charge any cover charge.
How much is a Bushwacker at Flora-Bama?
$7.75At the Flora-Bama, a 12-ounce bushwacker in a clear plastic costs $7.75.
What do you wear to Flora-Bama?
One of the coolest things about the Flora-Bama is that there is no dress code.
Where is Floribama shore filmed?
Production. Filming primarily takes place in Florida with the first two seasons of the show in Panama City Beach and the third in St. Pete Beach. Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the fourth season saw a location change to Missoula, Montana and Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Is Flora-Bama dog friendly?
Upon considering a tremendous amount of factors over a lengthy and difficult process, we have unfortunately decided to no longer allow dogs at the Flora-Bama, Flora-Bama Yacht Club, and Flora-Bama Ole River Grill moving forward.
What is the Flora Bama Mullet Toss?
This year's event will feature local celebrities tossing out a few fish at 4PM, each day (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). Why Toss A Mullet? Because anyone with a haircut like that deserves to be tossed. Just kidding, we heart mullets of all kinds.
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When will CMT Pure air the Flora-Bama clip?
On November 7 , CMT and CMT Pure will begin exclusively airing the clip for "Flora-Bama," a song Chesney wrote with David Lee Murphy celebrating the way time suspends at the storied package store/lounge on the beach.
When did Kenny Chesney play one show?
When Kenny Chesney decided to play one show in 2014, he wanted it to count. Not just to reconnect with his fans but to road-test the songs he'd spent the year turning into The Big Revival, his 13th #1 Country Album Chart debut.
How long was Chesney's set?
Chesney's 32-song set lasted two and a half hours. The show's the best of that near perfect Gulf Coast evening. With the laidback energy of being on the water set off by the full production from his stadium staging, Chesney and the No Shoes Nation were in rare form.
How many weeks did Chesney's American Kids hit #1?
With his platinum-certified "American Kids" having spent two weeks at #1 and "Til It's Gone" hitting the Billboard Country Charts at #18 on add date, Chesney's The Big Revival is striking a chord.
Overview
Hosted events
The Flora-Bama Lounge is host to a number of annual and one-time local events. Perhaps most famous of these festivities is the World Famous Annual Interstate Mullet Toss, where individuals compete on the beach throwing a mullet (fish) from a 10 foot circle in Florida across the state line into Alabama. Not only is the Mullet Toss a great excuse to throw a weekend long party, but contributions are made to local charities, mostly to youth organizations. Winning throws approa…
Bar
The Flora-Bama was originally constructed in 1964, two years after the road (Alabama State Route 182) connecting Orange Beach, AL with Perdido Key, FL was completed. In the early days of the Flora-Bama, the lounge was practically the only thing in the area. As traffic began to increase along the new highway, business grew and the lounge grew to match it with new construction added pi…
Accolades
Over the past 50 years the Flora-Bama has been named either the #1 Beach Bar in the U.S. or the World or listed as one of the top by Playboy Magazine, Maxim Magazine, Delta Sky Magazine, Men's Journal, USA Today, CNN, The Huffington Post, Yahoo Travel, Fox News, etc. The Flora-Bama has been covered or mentioned by countless others including John Grisham (The Pelican Brief), The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Boating Magazine, Outdoor Magazine, Jim…
The Bushwacker
The Bama serves a local favorite known as the "Bushwacker". For the tourists visiting the area, the drink is a frozen concoction that has a coffee-esque taste and can be found at many bars around the area. The Flora-Bama Bushwhacker has contributed to the bar's world famous status. Some say that a few Flora-Bama Bushwackers will give you the best time you do not remember.
Hurricane Ivan
In September 2004, Hurricane Ivan directly hit the Flora-Bama, which caused catastrophic damage. The main building at the entrance was destroyed, and most of the other sections of the bar were either destroyed or heavily damaged. The Flora-Bama shut down for the first few days in over 40 years and reopened serving only coolers, ice and beer. The original Top Deck survived without significant damage, and the Stair Bar below, though sand-laden, remained intact. The stairs fro…
Songs about Flora-Bama
The Flora-Bama has been mentioned or written about countless times by songwriters from all over the world. Some of the most recognizable artists include:
• Kenny Chesney: "Flora-Bama"
• Kenny Chesney: "Coastal"
• Jimmy Buffett: "Bama Breeze", "Rag Top Day"
External links
• Flora-Bama website
• Perdido Key website
• Worship @ The Water, review by a Mystery Worshiper from the Ship of Fools
• https://web.archive.org/web/20080820060539/http://www.thelastamericanroadhouse.com/