That Moment When Jason Aldean Pops Up On Stage At A Florida Tiki Bar
Kids, it’s story time again with Uncle Charlie. Today’s tale takes place at a little joint in Florida called, “Tiki 52.” What kind of place is this? Well, according to their website: Tiki 52 is the perfect little hidden gem nestled among the palms on US Highway 1 in Tequesta. The open-air restaurant and bar with woven tiki huts, a Caribbean feel and great cuisine is a great spot to enjoy live music from both national acts and some amazing South Florida local bands in our beautiful tropical setting. Come join our Tiki 52 family and enjoy the stunning water views in our laid-back, island atmosphere.
If I’ve been to one place like Tiki 52, I’ve been to a hundred. We all have, right? Shoot, there’s two or three places like this that I haunt down at Myrtle Beach several times a year. Now kids, I want you to imagine you just having a basic, relaxed Saturday night. You and your significant other decided, “You know what would end a great day like today? A little live music, sea breeze, and good food. I know, let’s go to Tiki 52.” And sure enough, that’s exactly what you get. In fact, you laugh at the performer on stage with his “baby fund” tip bucket. He sings pretty good and just as you’re about to contribute to the bucket and head home, someone steps on stage and begins singing. He sounds familiar. The song is Brooks & Dunn’s “Neon Moon,” but that’s neither Brooks or Dunn. Wait a minute…holy s**t! That’s Jason Aldean!
How cool is this?! The sad thing is it couldn’t last long. Word gets out REALLY quick these days on social media. If everyone finds out Jason Aldean’s singing for free or the cost of a burger and fries at Tiki 52, mayhem will ensue. I’ve never had this happen to me before, but I’d love for it to.
The Ultimate List Of Charlotte North Carolina Rooftop Bars & Restaurants
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer it’s the perfect time to enjoy all of what Charlotte has to offer. Whether you want to enjoy a good meal, day drink, watch the sunset or have a romantic nighttime skyline view a rooftop is a perfect place. And Charlotte has no shortage of places to do just that. Take a moment to enjoy the views, get that perfect Instagram picture, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. But to help you pick your next destination I’ve compiled a list of all the Charlotte Rooftop Bars.
Whether you want to be only a couple of stories up in your neighborhood or 20+ stories up in the heart of uptown there is something on this list for you. Family-friendly restaurants, 21 and up bars, breweries, tropical cocktails, gourmet food, or wings we’ve got you covered. Several are on the rooftops of Charlotte’s best hotels, but you don’t have to be a guest to visit. Uptown, South Park, Plaza Midwood, No-Da, Southend, and even Ballantyne are the neighborhoods these spots call home. Know of a rooftop bar I missed? Please let me know I’d love to check it out as well.
Just want to be outside and don’t care as much about the view? Check out our list of 15 Outdoor Patios to visit.
The Ultimate List Of Charlotte North Carolina Rooftop Bars
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.
