PARKING: Satellite parking with free shuttle service to and from Gulf Place will be available at Arnett’s Gulfside Stables, Cross Point Chapel and St. Rita Catholic Church (all located along County Road 393 S.). The Green at Gulf Place, where the concert will be held, is located on the corner of Scenic Highway 30A and County Road 393. Watch for signs and parking attendants as you arrive. Please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians!
SCHEDULE: Gates open at 3:30pm, and Forrest Williams Band will entertain the crowd starting at 5:15pm. Gregg Allman will take the stage at 7:15pm.
TIPS: Fans are encouraged to bring low back chairs and blankets, but please note that no coolers, food or drink may be brought into the concert venue.
GET SOCIAL: If you’re at the concert today, be sure to hashtag your Instagram photos #30A and #gulfplace. You’ll see your photos live in the lower right side of 30A.com! If you can’t be here with us, watch this page for real-time videos during tonight’s show!
Gregg Allman has enjoyed a lengthy career as a singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and guitarist. A founding member of The Allman Brothers, his long list of accolades range from his induction into the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame to recognition by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the “100 greatest singers of all time” to his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Allman is renowned for his Southern Rock tunes, including Ramblin’ Man, I’m No Angel, and Midnight Rider, which are but a few of his remarkable catalogue of original songs. Allman has had seven solo chart-topping albums over his 40 plus year career, including his 2011 Grammy nominated album “Low Country Blues.” The concert is presented by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, and they’re offering accommodations up to 20% OFF for attendees.
Forrest Williams
Growing up in the hills of Arkansas, Forrest Williams picked up the guitar when he was 14 years old and has been playing ever since. Williams released his second all original studio album “Gonna Take Love” in October 2012 and is currently working on his third album now. Influenced by Rock, Blues, Country, and Folk, the Forrest Williams Band covers a variety of styles, incorporating acoustic guitar and harmonica. He is joined by Josh Fox on drums, and his wife, Pherrel Williams, who has been playing keyboard and keyboard bass since age 13. Fans are encouraged to bring low back chairs and blankets. Please note that no coolers, food or drink may be brought into the concert venue. Tickets are may be purchased online or at designated retail locations, including Wyndham Vacation Rental offices, YOLO Board + Bike, Bud & Alley’s, Barefoot BBQ, Helen Back (Niceville and Fort Walton Beach) and Newman-Dailey Resort Properties. Gregg Allman on the Green at Gulf Place is presented by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Acme Ice House and Beach Properties of Florida. As part of the Memorial Week concert, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Special Operation Warrior Foundation, which provides support to the families of fallen and wounded special operations forces.
