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Calling all food lovers looking for their next favorite treat! Meet Old Florida Style Foods, home to artisanal sauces, spreads, and snacks that bring the classic flavors of Florida straight to your holiday meal. As a boat captain who also plays a little music, I don’t...
  Chris Bellamy’s latest Christmas story, Company for Christmas, is a heartwarming and cozy read that captures the magic of the holiday season. Whether you are a longtime fan or just a casual book-lover, this festive tale will bring a smile to your face and...
Everyone in the country, make that the world, is suffering through cutbacks in employment, gigs, life. With fewer gigs available both in North Carolina and Florida, Chris is turning back a bit to two of his other loves: fishing and boats. I know you have all heard...
Unless you are a musician or linked to the world of music in a non-musical capacity, you may not have an answer for this question, but here goes: How much do you know a music charts and how they rule the music world? Their purpose is truly just as simple as that they...
For those of you who follow Chris on his Facebook pages, you already know that a longtime friend and partner of Chris' died recently. Larry Simpson, owner of Silver Buckle Records, TBN Radio and more, passed after a long struggle against COPD. He was a HUGE promoter...
Well, everything else for the past year or two has been different, so why shouldn't summer be, right? We were talking today at CBR about how much cooler is has been recently than it normally would. And that brought a true classic to mind and - viola! - we have a...
The Boss put her foot down saying this week's blog was going to start with her birthday wish for her Daddy: so HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY. BELLA LOVES YOU! Every year we have the opportunity to circle the sun one more time. We have it within us to make it a special and...
It's the time of year when we think about surviving sweltering temps, smoke from an unlimited supply of exploding firecrackers, and picnic favorites to chow down on. Mostly, it's choosing to spend our time with those we love the most doing the things we enjoy the most...
Last week, as you know by now, the Bella Bus came roaring back into NC. Thursday night, Chris was at Buddy’s Crab House & Oyster Bar in Surf City and was surprised by the new Artists' performing area. Check it out: Chris performing at Buddy's. Then, on Friday,...
Well, the Bella Bus hasn't made it back to NC yet and is still in Fellsmere, but that doesn't mean Chris has been stationary. He had a gig in Savannah, GA last night. For anyone in the Wilmington area, specifically Topsail Island area, Chris will be playing this...
Well, as reluctant as they may be, it's time for Chris, Janet, and Bella to start packing the bus for the trip back to Middle Sound Loop. Though they have had a great time with friends in Fellsmere and the surrounding area, NC is open again, restaurants and stores are...
Not sure. Do they look like they are happy that NC time is getting closer? Hm... But, before the Bella Bus hits the road, there are still a couple of chances to catch Chris in Florida. Mark the dates down: Thursday, May 27 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Broken Spoke...