In 1940 Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area was set aside and dedicated by the U.S. Congress “for the benefit and enjoyment of the America people.”  On February 15th of 2012 the National Park Service began to implement an Off Road Vehicle management plan that will change all of that.  Most say this “plan”, will in truth, do nothing more than discourage the visitation upon which the economies of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, depend.  Please take the time to go to the link below and sign the petition to keep Hatteras free for everyones recreation.

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-u-s-senate-remove-the-orv-rule-and-provide-free-and-open-access

Anyone who lived on the Grand Strand during the ’90′s knows that the name Sqwearl goes hand-in-hand with Rock’n Roll.  After countless tours and the super-huge success of their independently released “eight ball of confusion” the sky seemed to be the limit for these Rock Gods.  They were courted by a major label and their fans are second-to-none.  Unfortunately for them, the fates seemed to have other plans.  The deal with the label fell through and the band seemed to dissolve around 2001.  Then tragedy struck not once, but twice, with the passing of guitarist Wes Long in 2002 and bassist Chris Frye in 2010.   Sqwearl has brushed itself off and picked up the pieces.  Thanks to the addition of Robbie Frye, younger brother of Chris, they’re baaaaack… and rocking out like the good ol’ days.

The fan-base of this alt-rock band has been rejuvenated thanks in part to “Sqwearl Babies”, those who’s parents love the band and who grew up listening to their music.  Says Koon, “[We] have requests all the time for copies of a CD, A.S.A.P that someone has stolen from them and they are worried their parents are gonna find out they lost their copy.  Seriously!”

It’s been ten years since the band Sqwearl has played the House Of Blues in Myrtle Beach and vocalist David Koon tells SSMC that this show is going to be “bigger and better than ever.”   While the band certainly enjoys the intimacy of playing the smaller venues in town, Koon feels the H.O.B. is “where we belong. That’s big time.” He also feels that they can reach their full musical potential there because “the sound quality at the H.O.B. is second to none!”

The show, presented by ListenUp Myrtle Beach, is scheduled for Friday, March 16th and includes Sqwearl, headliners Confliction and also features The Izm, FLiCK iT, and Doctrine Of Ethos.  Tickets are only $7.00 and it’s an all ages show so be sure to bring the family!  SSMC will see you there.