Sunset Series

Each fall, the City of Gulf Shores hosts Sunset Series on the Town Green at Gulf Place. These free concerts consist of two hours of live free music overlooking our beautiful white-sand beaches at sunset. The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is typically on-site selling beverages for all ages to enjoy, as is a food truck for patrons wishing to purchase food.

2024 Sunset Series Lineup:

• September 5 - DieDra and The Ruff Pro Band
• September 12 - M-80s
• September 19 - The Andrew Weaver Band
• September 26 - Frank Brown Songwriters' Showcase

Food Truck Schedule:

• September 5 - Beachin' Eats & Kona Ice
• September 12 - Sugar Love & Kona Ice
• September 19 - Arepa's Latin Food & Kona Ice
• September 26 - Beachin' Eats & Kona Ice

Artist Information:

DieDra and the Ruff Pro Band

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, DieDra discovered her singing talent at a young age. After years of personal challenges, she launched her professional music career in the late 1990s. DieDra's powerful voice, drawing comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle, has earned her the titles "The Blues Diva" and "The Alabama Blues Queen." Her albums, including "Overcoming Hurdles" and "Livin the Bluz," have garnered award nominations and topped blues and soul charts. Recently, DieDra has expanded into screenwriting, penning three movie scripts since 2020.

M-80s

The M-80s have been rockin' crowds in the Southeast since 2007, playing the most bodacious cover hits of the 80s decade! The shows are a mix of the best pop and rock music from everybody’s favorite bands of the era, like Journey, Queen, The Go-Go's, Cher, The B-52s and Def Leppard… just to name a few. They're experienced performers and musicians, duplicating the most iconic, instantly recognizable songs... exactly how you remember them!

The Andrew Weaver Band

At just 22, singer-songwriter and producer Andrew Weaver has already made a name for himself. Since his 2018 appearance on "American Idol," Andrew has honed his craft, drawing inspiration from acoustic and synth pop influences. He's found success on both sides of the microphone, producing tracks for Grammy-nominated Nappy Roots and Pote Baby while continuing his own journey of self-expression through music. 

Frank Brown Songwriters Showcase

The Songwriters Showcase serves as a preview to the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. The night will feature Wyatt Durrette, Dave Kennedy and Rob Snyder.

• Wyatt Durette's rise in the music industry began when he met Zac Brown while bartending in Atlanta, Georgia. Their collaboration yielded 12 No. 1 hits and two CMA Triple Play Awards. Durette's talent soon caught the attention of country superstar Luke Combs. Co-written by Durette, Combs' song "Beautiful Crazy" went 4X Platinum, held No. 1 for seven weeks, and was one of 2019's biggest hits. It earned SESAC's 2019 Song of the Year and the CMA's 2019 Song of the Year. Durette also co-wrote Combs' next No. 1 single, "Even Though I'm Leaving," which topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
• Dave Kennedy's songs are cinematic portraits of America, with characters navigating love, heartbreak, humor, sin, redemption and revenge. His dynamic presence, balancing strength and subtlety, captures life's peaks and valleys, highways and backroads, lost loves and lingering memories. As one of Nashville's most respected songwriters and artists, Kennedy's collaborations are in high demand. Artists like Travis Tritt, Riley Green, Whiskey Myers, Drake White and Larry Fleet eagerly write and perform with him. 
• Rob Snyder's passion for music began early, nurtured by his musical family. In 2013, he launched Revival at Tin Roof in Nashville, a showcase for the city's top songwriters. Snyder established himself with Luke Combs' four-week No. 1 hit "She Got The Best of Me" and co-wrote "Dear Today" for Combs' latest album. His songs are also recorded by the Davisson Brothers Band, Will Hoge and rising star Ashland Craft. Please welcome Rob Snyder to the stage.