The 14th Annual East Coast Shag Classic
A Three Day Charity Event presented by Hope Abounds Cancer Network
WITH PRESENTING SPONSOR
Logan Homes
Event Host Hotel: The Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach
Hotel Phone: (910) 256-2231
FEATURING
The Band of Oz
The Band of Oz is one of the most successful groups in the Southeast, performimg well over two-hundred shows per year for corporate events, festivals, concerts, wedding receptions, and many other public and private events.
Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot are comprised of multi-talented musicians who have come together to produce incredible performances every time they take the stage.
A big congratulations to the band for winning 9 Carolina Beach Music Awards, with Gary Lowder being awarded Male Vocalist of the year.
We’re exited to have them as a part of the East Coast Shag Classic!
Male Vocalist of the Year - Gary Lowder
Rising Star of the Year - Bridger Warlick
Group Album of the Year - "In the Moment"
Entertainer of the Year - Gary Lowder
Smoothie Song of the Year - "I'll Be Loving You Always"
Producer of the Year - Ricky Fox for Wildfire
Engineer of the Year - Scott Frazier for Wildfire
Collaboration or Duo - Wildfire GLSH featuring Joe Morris
Live Production Award - Bob Blair
Jim Quick & Coastline Band
Jim Quick & Coastline Band are known for their Carolina swamp soul music. Jim Quick has won numerous awards such as CBMA Entertainer of the Year & Songwriter of the Year. This group captures the true, honest spirit of traditions born and bred in the small southern towns of America.
Sunday Morning Gospel Music by
Steadfast Quartet
A southern gospel group from the Eastern North Carolina, Steadfast Quartet brings many years of experience of singing the Gospel and sharing testimonies to the stage.
To learn more
Please contact Penny Millis at 910-297-7688 or penny@hopeabounds.org.
GUESTS BENEFITS
Nightly beach music & bands
Shag & Line Dance Lessons
Bingo
Theme Nights
Nightly Raffle Games
Sunday Morning Gospel Hour
So much more!
“Be My Valentine” Dessert Reception
TICKET PACKAGE PRICING*
3 Nights - $199 per person (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
2 Nights - $179 per person (Thursday & Friday OR Friday & Saturday
*Lodging is not included in the ticket package pricing.
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach
Thank you to The Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach for hosting the 2025 East Coast Shag Classic.
Click below to book a room for more shaggin’ fun!
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
Please note that Weekend Highlights are subject to change.
DRESSING FOR THEME NIGHTS IS OPTIONAL.
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - Wild, Wild West
1:00 - 4:00 ECSC Welcome Center Opens
Grand Ballroom
1:00 - 1:45 Beginner Shag Lessons with Bobby & Cheryl Collins
2:00 - 2:45 Shag Lessons with Ken & Sandy Jones (Must know Basic Shag Steps)
3:00 - 3:45 Line Dance Lessons with Sandy Jones
6:00 - 7:00 ECSC Sponsor Appreciation Reception (ECSC Sponsors Only)
7:00 Doors open with DJ Ken Jones
7:00 - 9:00 ECSC Welcome Center
8:00 - 11:00 Band of Oz
Friday, January 31, 2025 - Be My Valentine
10:00 - 1:00 ECSC Welcome Center
Grand Ballroom
9:00 - 9:45 Beginner Shag Lessons with Bobby & Cheryl Collins
10:00 - 10:45 Shag Lessons with Ken and Sandy Jones (Must Know Basic Shag Steps)
11:00 - 11:45 Line Dance Lessons with Sandy Jones
Grand Ballroom
1:30 - 3:00 Hope Bingo $25 Donation — Play for Prizes!
7:00 - 9:00 ECSC Welcome Center
Grand Ballroom
7:00 Doors open with DJ Ken Jones
8:00 - 11:00 Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
(*Valentines Dessert Reception at Band Break)
SWEETHEART VALENTINE ROSES & CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Celebrate the East Coast Shag Classic Valentine weekend.
Purchase a Sweetheart Valentine Package for your special someone to be delivered to your room prior to your arrival.
Saturday, February 1, 2025 - Mardi Gras!
10:00 - 12:00 ECSC Welcome Center
Grand Ballroom — Morning
9:00 - 9:45 Beginner Shag Lessons with Bobby & Cheryl Collins
10:00 - 10:45 Shag Lessons with Ken & Sandy Jones (Must Know Basic Shag Steps)
11:00 - 11:45 Line Dance Lessons with Sandy Jones
7:00 Doors open with DJ Ken Jones
7:00 - 9:00 ECSC Welcome Center
8:00 - 11:00 Jim Quick & Coastline Band
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Grand Ballroom
8:30 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Sunday Morning Devotion with Jason Clamme, Gospel Music by Steadfast Quartet, and Continental Breakfast
If you believe in helping folks get the support they need after their cancer diagnosis, please consider becoming a Hope Abounds Sponsor for any of our events and programs. To learn more, click below to get more information about sponsorship opportunities.
For more information, please contact Penny Millis,
Director of Fundraising at (910) 297-7688
Thanks To Our 2025 ECSC Sponsors
Gold Ribbon / Presenting Sponsor
Purple Ribbon Sponsors
Pink Ribbon Sponsors
Blue Ribbon Sponsors
Red Ribbon Supporters and Partners
