Cadillac Willy

About Cadillac Willy

 

Cadillac Willy – Destin, Florida

Cadillac Willy played their first gig in 2000, and more than two decades later they are still going strong. Based in Destin, Florida, the band has become a staple of the Emerald Coast music scene, earning a reputation for high-energy performances and musical versatility.

Over the years, Cadillac Willy has received numerous honors and reader awards. They were named Best Dance Band by the Beachcomber in 2017, and that same year Metz Barnes was awarded Best Keyboardist.  In 2016, the band was inducted into the Beachcomber Magazine Hall of Fame. Readers of Emerald Coast Magazine voted Cadillac Willy “Best Band” in the 2014 and 2015 Best of the Emerald Coast polls. The group was also voted Best Jam Band at the 2012 and 2013 Beachcomber Music Awards, where drummer Shawn “Shack” Shackelford was recognized as Best Drummer. In 2012, they were named Best Band by the readers of Destin Magazine.

Cadillac Willy’s sound is rooted in Classic Rock and the jam band tradition, drawing influence from artists such as Widespread Panic, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, and the Grateful Dead. They also bring a deep funk groove to the stage with music from James Brown, Stevie Wonder, The Meters, Curtis Mayfield, and Bill Withers. And when the dance floor heats up, the band isn’t afraid to mix in some old-school rap to keep the crowd moving.

From beachside sunsets to packed dance floors, Cadillac Willy adapts easily to any audience. If you’re looking for a band that is experienced, versatile, and full of energy, call Cadillac Willy at 850.585.1284.


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Voted Best Dance Band by the Beachcomber 2017
Metz Voted Best Keyboard Player by the Beachcomber 2017
Inducted into the Beachcomber Magazine "Hall of Fame" in 2016
Voted Best of the Emerald Coast "Best Band" in 2014 and 2015
Voted "Best Band" by Destin Magazine 2012
Voted Best "Jam Band" By the Beachcomber - 2012 and 2013
"Shack" Voted Best Beachcomber Magazine's "Best Drummer" in 2012