Dave Austin aka Capt. Dave was my Daddy. He passed away in 2008. Whenever I would be in the area for pleasure or business, the trip just wasn't complete without a trip to the Flora-Bama with Daddy. He just loved to introduce his 'baby' to all his friends. It tickled me to no end to see his face in the pictures in the video at 37 seconds! I haven't been back to the Bama since Daddy passed and the hurricane tore it up. I was in Pensacola on business the week of July 4th and had to introduce my co-workers to my favorite Juke Joint. I was so happy to see that it had the same feeling and flavor and my co-workers and I had a blast. It was a bit nostalgic for me honestly. I looked behind the front bar to saw that Daddy's plaque had not made it thru the rebuild and got to speak to Robin who remembered him well. I'm sending a fresh framed picture to her and would love to see it on the wall next time I get out there. The Flora-Bama holds special memories for me and I truly appreciate your friendship and kindness to my Daddy.
I love the Flora-Bama keep them Bushwhackers coming always doing it on the line nice people and great atmosphere so y'all come on down enjoy and also listen to great live band Flora-Bama is my second home from Mobile Alabama
I love and enjoy coming to Flora-Bama my favorite alcohol drinks are The Bushwackers this is my happy place love the live bands when I come here makes me feel like I'm in Paradise and right at home all of the Flora-Bama I wouldn't change anything about this place it's so perfect and I love the facts is sitting on a beach at night time and you can bring your alcohol drinks outside on the beach and did you know Jimmy Buffett got caught behind the bar smoking a joint it's true so come on down to the Flora-Bama and have fun trust me you will love this place just much as I do
I was at this bar back in 1999. Was a awesome place! I understand its been redone since due to hurricanes. I hope its still similar as when I was there. I hope to go back one day. I live in ks so a little bit of a drive.
@@FloraBamaSpotlight I live in Foley, Alabama and we drove a long way there. I wore the blue Super Bowl jacket, turquoise Pensacola shirt and black flip flops.
Somehow my mom and her two sisters are related to Joe gilchrist . Because of my grandmother being related to him so that my mom and her sisters are on his will!
You said it the responsibility to make sure this place doesn't change.... Well you definitely changed it when you cancel the open Mic on Monday nights. The right of passage to new musicians. Bring back our open mic and make sure it doesn't change.... Because this is the first change what are you going to change next? Not answering our comments and concerns about the open mic well that's the second thing that's changed. I hope somebody that matters sees this because they're apparently not seeing my text messages and emails to the bama. They used to answer me when I would have a concern. The responsibility to make sure this place doesn't change You said it I didn't... 🙄😏🤷🏼♀️
Saw the newspaper clipping that said “the second Nashville”. I like Nashville, but I love the Flora-Bama.
Went here after Navy training 20 years ago. Headed back tonight after retiring! Love this bar
One of the best bars on earth! Thanks y’all for keeping it open! Thanks for being hospitable and not uptight and giving first class service and music.
I have many great memories skydiving and partying here! Like family!
I remember taking Dean Dillon there the first time talking to Joe and Pat about bringing some songwriters down for a vacation and the rest is history
Dave Austin aka Capt. Dave was my Daddy. He passed away in 2008. Whenever I would be in the area for pleasure or business, the trip just wasn't complete without a trip to the Flora-Bama with Daddy. He just loved to introduce his 'baby' to all his friends. It tickled me to no end to see his face in the pictures in the video at 37 seconds! I haven't been back to the Bama since Daddy passed and the hurricane tore it up. I was in Pensacola on business the week of July 4th and had to introduce my co-workers to my favorite Juke Joint. I was so happy to see that it had the same feeling and flavor and my co-workers and I had a blast. It was a bit nostalgic for me honestly. I looked behind the front bar to saw that Daddy's plaque had not made it thru the rebuild and got to speak to Robin who remembered him well. I'm sending a fresh framed picture to her and would love to see it on the wall next time I get out there. The Flora-Bama holds special memories for me and I truly appreciate your friendship and kindness to my Daddy.
RIP Joe! Thank you for so many good memories over the years!
My dad used to be in the house band, early to mid 90s, Mark 'the Harp' Cassady. I remember being there often as a child.
I love the Flora-Bama keep them Bushwhackers coming always doing it on the line nice people and great atmosphere so y'all come on down enjoy and also listen to great live band Flora-Bama is my second home from Mobile Alabama
I love and enjoy coming to Flora-Bama my favorite alcohol drinks are The Bushwackers this is my happy place love the live bands when I come here makes me feel like I'm in Paradise and right at home all of the Flora-Bama I wouldn't change anything about this place it's so perfect and I love the facts is sitting on a beach at night time and you can bring your alcohol drinks outside on the beach and did you know Jimmy Buffett got caught behind the bar smoking a joint it's true so come on down to the Flora-Bama and have fun trust me you will love this place just much as I do
It’s a awesome place for sure
Love the introduction!! Thanks!!
I was at this bar back in 1999. Was a awesome place! I understand its been redone since due to hurricanes. I hope its still similar as when I was there. I hope to go back one day. I live in ks so a little bit of a drive.
my favorite beach bar ever
Looks like a great time 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I wouldn't change the Flora-Bama for anything love the way it is just keep it simple and plain ain't nothing wrong with that
I visited this place today and ate a burger there. It was so much fun! 5 stars out of 5. :)
Franklin Marks, awesome! Thanks so much for coming and we’re SO glad you had a good time!
@@FloraBamaSpotlight I live in Foley, Alabama and we drove a long way there. I wore the blue Super Bowl jacket, turquoise Pensacola shirt and black flip flops.
Where is this place?
I gotta visit the florabama
The FB has been there before the road was paved. Goes wayyyy back!
I was there just a few nights ago!!
I hope to meet y'all soon
Never b what it was in the beginning ,Stabler & Buffet days😂
Somehow my mom and her two sisters are related to Joe gilchrist . Because of my grandmother being related to him so that my mom and her sisters are on his will!
Hi Joe - Doc Schwaiger - Miss Y’all
Paid in FULL
Is florabama stealing?
Joe is my cousin!!!
We stop there once a year
War Eagle!
Just seen the most beautiful women in my life at 11:30.
You said it the responsibility to make sure this place doesn't change.... Well you definitely changed it when you cancel the open Mic on Monday nights. The right of passage to new musicians. Bring back our open mic and make sure it doesn't change.... Because this is the first change what are you going to change next? Not answering our comments and concerns about the open mic well that's the second thing that's changed. I hope somebody that matters sees this because they're apparently not seeing my text messages and emails to the bama. They used to answer me when I would have a concern. The responsibility to make sure this place doesn't change You said it I didn't... 🙄😏🤷🏼♀️
RedNeck Riviera To The French Riviera, Thanks Joe gave me The Shirt off his Back , Great Times well 10-20 Years ago