Beaver Dam Amphitheater

Ten-time CMA Musician of the Year Mac McAnally and special guest Scotty Emerick will bring their beloved “Margaritas & Memories Tour” back to Beaver Dam Amphitheater (“The DAM”) on Friday, August 21, 2026, joined by longtime Coral Reefer Band percussionist Eric Darken.

Performing together, the trio will celebrate “the songlines of life,” recreating the iconic music they’ve performed worldwide, from the Tetons to the tropics, while sharing stories of friendship, adventure, and the songs that helped define an era.

Gates open at 5:30 PM, with the show beginning at 7:00 PM CDT.

*Direct Ticket Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63083736/margaritas-memories-mac-mcanally-scotty-emerick-beaver-dam-beaver-dam-amphitheater

Mac McAnally A record-setting 10-time CMA Musician of the Year, McAnally is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and Alabama Music Hall of Fame. A renowned songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, he has written dozens of hit songs, many reaching #1, for artists including Alabama, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and Sawyer Brown.

McAnally’s own recording career spans 14 albums, beginning with his debut hit “It’s A Crazy World.” For nearly three decades, he toured the world as a core member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, helping shape the sound that defined a lifestyle.

Scotty Emerick A celebrated songwriter and performer, Emerick has written chart-topping hits for some of country music’s biggest names, including Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, George Strait, and Kenny Chesney. His credits include iconic songs like “Beer for My Horses,” “I Love This Bar,” and “As Good as I Once Was.”

Known for his authentic storytelling and deep musical roots, Emerick has earned NSAI Songwriter of the Year honors along with Grammy and CMA nominations. Over a three-decade career, his songs have contributed to tens of millions of albums sold.