DJ Joey Warren

This month is flying by!!  I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July…everyone in Clinton was “Magnetized”.  Oh yeah, the Magnificence’s Band was great at the Annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Clinton Parks and Recreation at Royal Lane Park.  The crowd loved them and their new CD is great, be looking for it on Southern Soul dot com. 

July 5th I was back in the Shag Club of all Shag Clubs………Fat Harold’s.  I played the back room and it was like always, “The Best”.  It was good to see all my friends and hang out with the Fat Man!

The third Friday of the month has got here quick, this Friday Night I will be at the Oasis Oyster Bar for the Monthly Shag Night and I would love to have you and your friends come out and join us.  Always remember, come early and have dinner at the Sandpiper or of course the Oasis Oyster Bar, you won’t be disappointed.  Keep your receipt and get in free for shaggin’ from 9 until 1 with the Little Man of Beach Music.

I’m headed down to the coast Saturday night for the Coastal Shag Club and can’;t wait to see all of the members for this new organization.  I hope to see a lot of members show up from the SOB’s (Society of Brunswick Shaggers).

I’ve got some huge news to tell you about coming up in a couple of days.  I can’t let it leak out yet, but hold on because for some of you it’s BIG news!!!!!!  Stay tuned!!!!!!!

It’s close, one of the best holiday’s of the year.  It’s Summer Time (sounds like a chairmen of the Board Song) and Independents Day.  The Flags, hot dogs, pizza, fire works and THE MUSIC.  Everyone come out to Royal Lane Park in Clinton for the Annual Clinton Parks and Recreation Fourth of July Celebration.  Yours truly will start playing around 3:00 with many attractions for all the kids.  There will be plenty of food and drinks and the MAGNIFICENTS will come on stage at 6:00pm.  These guys are GOOD and you need to come check’em out.  They’re all the way from Burlington and their one of a kind.  I pulled some strings and got to play, so don’t miss it!!!!

Saturday we’re on the way the Family Room!!! That’s right the back room at FAT HAROLD’S 8pm until close.  July Fourth weekend, Fat Harold’s, The “Little Man of Beach Music”, you do the math……  If you can make it, be there, you won’t be disappointed. 

We headed out to Carolina Beach this past Friday to play at the Carolina Beach Club in of course, for a fundraiser for the 2008 Riverfest Shag Contest in Wilmington coming up October 4th.  We always have a great time at the Carolina Beach Club, this is neat place.  If you’ve not been plan a night and go check them out.  It’s upstairs above the Mexican restaurant as you get in the main part of Carolina Beach.  Fran, Johnny and Julie will make sure you have what you need and make you feel at home.  We raised a lot of money, it was good to see everyone again, Barry Hooker and all his gang, Gary Stonestreet, Lloyd, Eddie Baker,it goes on and on.  And my yes my family came and enjoyed the evening with us, Phil, Bonnie, Bill and Becky.  I didn’t start the party until I see their faces.  Congratulations to Phil White for winning the Cheese Cake and Becky Crain for winning the Mike Penny Print.  Thanks for you guys helping out and it was GREAT to see you.  I will be letting everyone know a little more about the shag contest coming up in October at Riverfest in a few weeks.

We had a wedding Saturday at Lakewood Country Club for Brandon Taylor and Victoria Strock.  The wedding went great and they danced all night.  Congratulations to you guys and best wishes.

And then the Big One and Sunday!  The benefit for Billy Scott at the Regency was a huge success!!!  The entertainment schedule was FULL.  Thanks to all the performers and DJ’s who donated their time and and all the people who volunteered to help in the days activities.  I know Billy Scott was touched by the attendance and all the donations.  Their was to many people to mention names but It was like a Club Faces Reunion!!!!  WOW, let’s do something like this again!! 

It’s up folk’s, sorry for the updates being late.  Check me out on the schedule page of my website and come join us!!!!!!!

Just wanted to drop a quick note and let everyone know how much I enjoyed this past weekend.  Friday night we started at the Oasis Oyster Bar and once again it was a night of great food and music.  Want to say thank you to Mike and Annette Sills for your support and I’ve got one question, Where Is The Sugar Britches Shag Club?????? 

The 40th Annual National Hollering Contest was great all the way up to the end.  There was many entertainers, good food, events for the kids and yes some HOLLERING!!!  Congratulations to Larry Jackson taking home the title once again!  Also I tip my hat to all the Spivey Corner’s Volunteer Fire Department, all the staff and help and to Aaron Jackson and Wayne Edwards.  The event was a great Success!!!

I want to say thanks once again for the hospitality and great time I had playing for the Bass Lake Area Shag Society at the Varina Sports Bar on Sunday Evening!!  This is always a great time with some of the best folks around.  And let me say the Varina Sports Bar has a new Chef that is unbelievable, Rebecca and I really enjoyed the food.   WOW, if you are looking someone to cater an event and you want some REAL food, call David Peraza at 919-552-5748.  This is not your normal everyday food, this is professional cooking at it’s best. 

Thanks so much to everyone who enjoyed the “Little Man of Beach Music” this past weekend and I’ll post this weekends events tommorrow!!!  Lookout, we got another great weekend coming up!

There’s a great Friday night on the way and I would love to see you!  This Friday night, June the 20th is “Shag” Night at the Oasis Oyster Bar in Clinton. Come out and enjoy the best dinner in town including, fresh steamed oysters, seafood, steaks, the best pork chops anywhere and the list goes on and on.  Oasis has all their abc permits and two bars to serve you.  There is something for everyone at the Oasis Oyster Bar!!  Keep you reciept from dinner and come in free for the best shag night around with the “Little Man of Beach Music” Joey Warren.  We are Starting this month with our Friday Night SHAG CONTEST.  That’s right, all you have to do is show up and sign up.  This contest is designed for the armature dancers, so that means anyone can enter and have a chance at some great prizes given by Oasis and surrounding sponsors.  So come out and enjoy a great night of dinner and shagging!!!  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me at 910-385-7424.  See you there!!!!!

First off let me apologize for taking so long to post…..WOW it’s been busy!!  So many things are going on…it’s going to be a great summer!!!  I want to say thank you to all the folks from Causeway Shag Club, I always enjoy playing for ya!  This time we were at Margarita’s in Topsail Beach and yes it was packed.  We all had a great time and enjoyed the night. once again guys, thanks for the hospitality. 

Don’t forget folks to logg on to www.southernsoul.comand check out the online store to purchase all your favorite beach music cd’s.  You can also listen 24/7 to The “Little Man of Beach Music”, Jay Jenkins, Butch Halpin, The “Fox” James Reddish and Big John form Florida.  Log on, enjoy and let me know what you think!!

June the 20th is the third Friday of the month and you know what that means…. OASIS SHAG NIGHT!!!!  Come out and enjoy a night of Beach Rhythm and Blues with Yours Truly.  My normal start time is 9pm but just for the 20th we moved the starting time to 10pm due to a private party.  Come out and support the Shag Night at the Oasis Oyster Bar in Clinton folks, they have supported the Shag Community for over a year!!!

Also, for all of you who are local, I’ll be Playing and head emcee for the 40th annual Spivey Corner’s Hollering Contest coming up June the 21st.  I’ll be joined by Mark Roberts and Breeze along with many other entertainers, this is always a great event.  Bring the kids and you chairs and spend the day with us.

Then on the 22nd of June I will traveling over to the Varina Sprots Bar for the Bass Lake Shag Club!  I Can’t wait to see everyone!!

It was like a Mid-Week Shag Party (from the former Sandbar in Clayton, NC) REUNION!!!!  Wow it was good to see so many people last Saturday Night for the Customer Appreciation Day at the N & N Sports Bar with the Johnson County Area Shag Association.  We had a great time, the food, music, and atmosphere was the best.  I want to say thank you to Donnie who is the manager and all the staff at N & N Sports Bar and Grill. 

We’er on the road to Orental Beach tonight, then in the opposite direction for a wediding in Roxboro on Saturday and ending up the weekend at Myrtle Beach.  Have a Great Weekend, See Ya Soon!!!!!!

Alright it’s the third Friday of the Month and It’s time to shag at the Oasis Oyster Bar.  This night has become one that everbody looks forward to and we want your face in the place!!!!!  the music satrts at 9:00 and goes until 1:00am.  Come early and have one of the best dinners Clinton has to offer at the Sandpiper or the Famous Oasis Oyster Bar. 

Then on Saturday night it’s my first time at the N&N Sports Bar in Smithfield.  It’s located in the strip mall just before turning in the Carolina Pottery.  This is going to fun, it’s brand new and the bar is very nice.  Come hang out with The manager, Donnie and the “Little Man of Beach Music for N&N Sports Bar appreciation night with free food.  Show your support and I’ll see you there.  If anyone needs directions don’t hesitate to call me at 910-385-7424.  See you there, Let’s make it a SHAG WEEKEND!!!!!!

Hello everyone it’s good t.como be back on the blog page and talk to you once again!!!  It’s been a busy two weeks starting with the Junior Senior Prom At Croatan High School in Morehead City Friday May the 2nd.  This was my third year in a row playing for this great group of kids, just want to say thank you to Carol and Mike Mann and Principle Bottoms for having me back…see ya next year!!!!  Then I was off to a great wedding and reception for Ashley Mathis.  This was one on the greats, everybody had a great time and the atmosphere was perfect at the BarringtonHouse in Dunn, NC.  This past weekend started with the Cape Fear Shag Club in Carolina Beach and wow, this shag club dances the whole night!  Thanks for the hospitality and the wonderful comments.  The Shag Club holds there events at the Carolina Beach Shag Club, Fran Johnny and Julie always does a great job as host.  Remember folks if you need a NICE facility to rent in the Carolina Beach Area, the Carolina Shag Club is your spot!!  Saturday night we over in Fayetteville for the Fayetteville Area Shag Association.  This was my first time there and it was their big reverse raffle, which was a great success.  Want to say thank you to Rickey and Janet Price for having us and congratulations on their recent marriage. 

Now I’m back in my office working on some major events coming you way.  Make sure you check in to my website often, for I will be updating on a regular basis.  If it’s your first time on the site make sure you go to the home page and leave a comment I would love to hear from you!

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