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The Blast on the Bay Songwriters’ Festival 2024 is set to celebrate its 14th anniversary from October 17th to 20th on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast in Port St. Joe. This annual event will feature over 40 talented musicians and songwriters straight from the streets of Nashville, including those who have written hit songs for stars like Faith Hill,
George Strait, Jason Aldean, and Garth Brooks. The festival offers a unique opportunity to enjoy performances by both returning songwriters and new faces in an intimate, charming setting.

Attendees have described the festival as offering a cozy, small-town experience where the atmosphere is welcoming and laid-back. The intimate venues allow for a personal and up-close experience with the artists, making it an ideal place for music lovers to connect with the musicians and hear the stories behind their songs. From the VIP sponsor/artist welcome reception at George Core Park in Port St. Joe on Thursday night to the grand finale at the World Famous Indian Pass Raw Bar on Sunday afternoon, the festival’s atmosphere is praised for its uniqueness and the palpable passion for music, storytelling, and community spirit.

Organized and run by the Coastal Songwriters Education Coalition Inc., a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, the festival also partners with several civic and non-profit groups. These include the Gulf Alliance for Local Arts, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, and local schools, providing songwriting workshops and educational opportunities.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Green at Windmark:
6 PM VIP Dinner - The View at Windmark  
7 PM Vinyl Radio on The Green

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024

Scallop Republic: 1:30 PM Jason Byrd, Mutt Cooper, Brett Jones, Jimmy Miller* | 3:30 PM Eric Erdman, Lauren Spring, Matt Warren
5:30 PM Donny Lowery, Jerry Salley, Victoria Venier | 7:30 PM Will Rambeaux, Sherrie Austin, Ella Gibson
Taproot: 5:30 PM Dana Hunt Black, Earl Bud Lee, Grace Morrison, Jimmy Miller* | 7:30 PM Tim Buppert, Eric Erdman, Ron Wallace | 9:30 PM Brett Jones, Brett Kelly, Emma Zinck
Lookout Lounge: 5 PM Brett Jones, Brett Kelly, Pete Sallis | 7 PM Wil Nance, Matt Warren, Brian White
The Mill at Windmark: 6 PM Allison Clarke, Brooks Huntley, Jesse Rice | 8 PM Jean Nolan, Alan Rhody, Alex Rohan.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2024

Taproot : 1 PM Jerry Salley, Jeff Silvey, Matt Warren, Jimmy Miller* | 3 PM Allison Clarke, Brooks Huntley, Donny Lowery, Alan Rhody
Haughty Heron: 5 PM Eric Erdman, Grace Morrison, Jean Nolan, Jimmy Miller* | 7 PM Alex Rohan, Lauren Spring, Emma Zinck 9 PM Wil Nance, Pete Sallis, Victoria Venier, Brian White
Lookout Lounge : 2 PM Sherrie Austin, Ella Gibson, Will Rambeaux, Mutt Cooper | 4 PM Tim Buppert, Jason Byrd, Jeff Silvey, Victoria Venier. Scallop Republic: PSJ First United 3:30 PM Earl Bud Lee, Jesse Rice, Ron Wallace | 5:30 PM Dana Hunt Black, Brian Bowen, Brett Kelly

SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2024

Methodist Church: 10 AM Jerry Salley Leading Worship
Indian Pass Raw Bar: 11 AM Wil Nance, Pete Sallis, Brian White, Mutt Cooper, Allison Clarke | 12:30 PM Jason Byrd, Dana Hunt Black, Brooks Huntley, Jean Nolan | 2:00 PM Earl Bud Lee, Alan Rhody, Jerry Salley, Jeff Silvey, Emma Zinck 3:30 PM Brett Kelly, Donny Lowery, Grace Morrison, Jesse Rice | 5:00 PM Tim Buppert, Alex Rohan, Lauren Spring, Ron Wallace | 6:30 PM Sherrie Austin, Brian Bowen, Ella Gibson, Wil Rambeaux

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Date: October 17-20, 2024

Location: Various location

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