AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (August 2, 2011) – The all-women country and rhythm and blues band Mustang Sally will perform at the Second Annual Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, August 26-27, 2011, on Amelia Island’s Main Beach. The quintet will perform Friday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m., showcasing the group’s incredible artistry and versatile musical styles.
Mustang Sally has played high profile dates with Dierks Bentley, Neal McCoy, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich, Lonestar and many others, performing to audiences from New York to Las Vegas, as well as in the Middle East and Europe. The five-member band offers a variety of musical influences, including classic country, blues, jazz, Celtic and rock and roll.
The Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off is a free, two-day event on northeast Florida’s Amelia Island, offering entertainment and barbeque from some of the top competitors in the country. The cook-off also features an arts and crafts area and a beach volleyball tournament. The event features more than 50 professional and backyard (amateur) teams competing for more than $20,000 in prize money and trophies.
In addition to Mustang Sally, a lineup of free performances is scheduled throughout the event. On August 26, entertainment includes a performance by the New Orleans-styled Bush Doctors and others. On August 27, live entertainment includes performances by the three-piece string band Hoffman’s Voodoo, classic rock and roll group Touch of Grey, acoustic instrument-based group The Impediments and high energy, blues-rock band Wet Willie featuring Jimmy Hall, known for their Top 10 hit “Keep On Smilin’”.
For more information about the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, to register to participate as a backyard team or for schedule details, visit www.gstailgatecookoff.com.
Sponsors for the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off include Florida Public Utilities (Spotlight), Residence Inn Amelia Island (Platinum; Official Host Hotel), City of Fernandina Beach (Gold), Fernandina Beach News-Leader (Gold; Official Local Media Sponsor), Dana’s Limousine Service (Gold; Official Transportation Provider), and Tailgator Monthly Magazine (Gold), among several others.
-Amelia Island Convention & Visitors’ Bureau-
About Amelia Island
Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Consistently ranked in the top 10 North American Islands by the readers on Conde Nast Traveler, Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com
