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 is the owner of Flora Bama?
The Bar. 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 covered the Flora-Bama?
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, Jimmy Buffett (Riddles in the Sand), etc….
Is there a Flora Bama in Florida?
The Flora-Bama Lounge and Package (or The Flora-Bama) is a honky-tonk bar located in Perdido Key, Florida, adjacent to the Alabama - Florida state line, from which it draws its name. It calls itself "America's Last Great Roadhouse". Exterior view of Flora-Bama at night.
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.
Where is Flora-Bama Kenny Chesney?
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.
When was Kenny Chesney at Flora-Bama?
2014In August, 2014, Chesney did a concert for 40,000 fans on the beach behind called the Flora-Bama-Jama. This is the 16 th headlining tour for the country superstar and is in support of his 19 th album, Here and Now.
Who started Flora-Bama bar?
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.
Can you drink on the beach in Gulf Shores?
Prohibited Items PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED on any of the sand beaches in Gulf Shores. Pets are welcome at Gulf Place, but they may not travel on the sand beaches. No glass or breakable containers. No alcoholic beverages.
Is Flora-Bama kid friendly?
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.
How much does it cost to get into Flora-Bama?
During the day, all ages are welcome at the main Flora-Bama bar and restaurant complex on the Gulf side, but after 6 p.m., it is restricted to guests 18 and older; and there is a $5 cover charge. The Yacht Club and Ole River Grill across the street are family-friendly all the time and never have a cover charge.
Where is Floribama 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.
What is the Flora-Bama Mullet Toss?
A Mullet Toss consists of individuals on the beach throwing a mullet, from a 10-foot circle in Florida across the state line into Alabama. Not to mention a great excuse to throw a weekend long party, with lots of fun activities, great music and food!
Where was Chesney's Flora-Bama-Jama performance?
Chesney's Flora-Bama-Jama performance was on the beach, just steps away from the Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar, near Perdido Key , Florida. The legendary venue has been in business since 1964 — four years before the country star was born.
What songs did Chesney play?
Chesney plugged in for old favorites like "How Forever Feels" and "Don't Happen Twice, " but went acoustic for "Old Blue Chair," "You and Tequila" and "When I See This Bar."
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Thousands of people lined up to get the best spot in the sand at the Flora-Bama-Jama
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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/