Second Annual Veterans Unplugged at Casino Beach Bar & Grille

Join us for the Second Annual Veterans Unplugged, a heartfelt evening dedicated to honoring our veterans with live music, great food, and a laid-back beachside atmosphere. This special event brings the community together to celebrate and support those who have served, featuring acoustic performances from local veteran songwriters, inspiring stories, and a meaningful way to give back.

🎟️ $35 Ticket Includes:
CBB Travel Mug – Your first draft cocktail of Huckleberry Lemonade or CBB Margarita is on us! Plus, enjoy $10 refills all year long every time you bring the mug back. All day every day! CBB Travel Mug will be given out at the door the day of the event along with a wristband.

$5 Per Ticket Donated to Rock4Vets – Rock4Vets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans in need by helping to combat hospice care costs, prevent homelessness, and fund vital community initiatives.

What to Expect:
🎶 Live Acoustic Music by Local Veteran Songwriters – Returning artists include Jason Justice, Kevin Swanson, and Juston Touchette.

Beachfront Drinks & Dining – Indulge in signature cocktails, fresh seafood, and island-inspired bites.

Veteran Appreciation Specials – Active and retired military enjoy 15% off all year round on food, drinks and merch!

Learn & Give Back – Representatives from Rock4Vets will be onsite to discuss their programs that directly impact local veterans and to collect donations. $5 from each ticket sold directly benefits Rock4Vets.

Whether you're a veteran, a military family member, or simply want to show your support, Veterans Unplugged is an evening to celebrate service, sacrifice, and community - just good vibes and great company.

Ticket holders must have digital or printed copy of ticket available and ready when arriving to the host stand to be checked-in and seated. Wristbands and CBB Travel Mugs handed out to ticket holders at the door before being seated. Must show ID and be 21+ to redeem Huckleberry Lemonade or CBB Margarita deal/refill. Mocktail options available. Tickets are nonrefundable, and nontrasnferrable and can only be purchased from here.

📞 850-932-6313
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🕙 Open daily at 11 AM
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Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is honored to support our Veterans throughout the year. During the October festival a Veteran's Songwriter workshop is offered to provide healing through songs, as well as a special night, centered around honoring our American Heroes. For more information please visit .

Rock4Vets is a 5K Run/Walk chance to join the Pensacola community of compassionate individuals united in their commitment to supporting local veterans in need through programs offered by People’s Health Services. For more information please visit .

Veteran Songwriters:

Jason Justice: Jason Justice is an Alabama man with southern charm and virtue that is evident throughout his music. After his discharge from the Navy, a combat war veteran, he fine tuned his musical ability on the guitar and harmonica and has been playing for more than 10 years. Jason’s wit and humor offer his unique perspectives on life’s experiences delivered through a gritty country crunch.

Kevin Swanson: Like many singer/songwriters that came before him, Kevin was born and raised in the state of Texas. He grew up in Humble Texas, a town just Northeast of Houston. It was here that his love for music came to light. As fate would have it, he received his first guitar at 8 years old and started writing songs at age 15. Upon graduating High School, Kevin joined the United States Navy, and in October of 2018, he completed 14 years of Active Duty service. During his time in the Navy, he was able to hone his songwriting craft into what it is today.

Justin Touchette: Justin "Peg" Touchette is an up and coming singer/songwriter & musician that grew up in the Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas. After High School, Justin joined the military serving in both the Air Force and Army for a total of 12 years with deployments to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During his time in the military, he learned how to play the drums, and played in various bands to include a church band in Afghanistan. In 2011, Justin was forced to medically retire from the Military due to injuries obtained from his Military service, which eventually led to amputation of his right foot in 2016. That's how the nickname "Peg" came about!

Coping with the loss of his career and his leg, Justin battled with PTSD and depression, which eventually led to him attempting to take his own life not once, but twice.

It wasn't until he picked up a guitar in 2018, that Justin found that purpose and peace he’d been looking so hard for. Since 2018, "Peg" has penned over 50 orignal songs that are craftly written with much intent to feel the exact pain he experienced. He has also been apart of many co-writes with incredible songwriters from all over! In 2021 Justin was invited to become the newest songwriter of the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. These Days, you can find "Peg" telling his story thru lyrics and melody anywhere from Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and more.

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