Rock the Beach Free Concerts on Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach - See Lynyrd Skynyrd on August 15!

By Kristin Destin, ResortQuest Northwest Florida

As everyone knows, tourism along the entire Gulf Coast has been hit really hard as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The outpouring of support has been amazing and much appreciated. One of the best known supporters was Jimmy Buffett who gave a free concert on July 11 in Gulf Shores. As a lover of music, I attended this great concert on the beach and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The concert brought attention to the areas hit by the crisis, and attendees were happy to contribute something positive. It was lots of fun to join 35,000 people singing along to all the songs. Jimmy Buffett was not the only philanthropist willing to lend a hand; Kenny Loggins and the Doobie Brothers also rocked the beach on Okaloosa Island earlier this month. There’s nothing like a concert right on the Gulf of Mexico, sitting on a gorgeous beach with good tunes!

Come join us for the next Rock the Beach concert, August 15 on Okaloosa Island, headlined by none other than southern rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Florida natives, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, are most famous for their songs “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird.” Drift back to the 70s and enjoy classic southern rock, blending rock, country and blues all into one fantastic sound! The opening act is country newcomer Josh Thompson, who you may know by his hit song “Way Out Here.”

What better way to support the Gulf Coast than rockin’ out to the tunes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Josh Thompson, and maybe even the Charlie Daniels Band? Come on down to Okaloosa Island and enjoy this terrific Gulf Coast benefit concert. I’ll be saving a spot for you!