The story
About the band
Cadillac Willy played their first gig in Destin in 2000 and have been an Emerald Coast favorite ever since, with regular Friday nights at Redfish Taco.
Over the years the band has welcomed guests and sit-ins including Dave Goldflies, Heidi Newfield, Emeril Lagasse, Taylor Hicks and Edwin McCain.
Sound: Jam and dance band
Highlights
- Hall of Fame, 2016
- Best Dance Band, 2017
- Emerald Coast Magazine Best Band, 2014 and 2015
- Best Jam Band, 2012 and 2013
- Destin Magazine Best Band, 2012
The band
- Metz BarnesVocals, keys
- Shawn "Shack" ShackelfordDrums
- Louie AntoonLatin percussion
- Clayton "Bubba" BonjeanLead guitar
- John David SullivanGuitar, vocals
- Ricky StanfieldBass (and fog machine)