The Muse Unfiltered

08/10/2026

Well… I did a thing. 🎙️

If you've ever wondered how Local OBX and the Localobx.buzz came to be — or why I'm so ridiculously passionate about keeping local businesses visible on the Outer Banks — this is probably the closest thing to the whole story I've told in one sitting.

I sat down for the Market Minutes Podcast, presented by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and produced by Soundside Market & Ignite Live, and we talked about the businesses I've built over the years, the lessons learned along the way, and how all of those seemingly random adventures eventually led to LocalOBX. com.

Because LocalOBX was never going to be just another directory.

It's about making it easier for people to discover the businesses, makers, events and people that give the Outer Banks its personality — and giving small local businesses a place to actually be found. ❤️

Huge thank you to Visit The Outer Banks for presenting Market Minutes, and to Soundside Market & Ignite Live for producing it — and especially for giving local businesses, makers and slightly over-caffeinated entrepreneurs like me a chance to tell our stories. I'm incredibly grateful to be included in this season.

And yes… apparently I can talk about local business for an entire podcast. Absolutely no one is surprised. 😂

🎧 Watch the full episode here:
Market Minutes Podcast — Ami Hill / LocalOBX
Dropping the 🔗 here: https://youtu.be/GWQ7QZvHwIU?si=VVcR7zGeOh0SBxdK 🙌

Buy Local. Support Dreams. Keep the Charm.

03/25/2026

This one’s a little bittersweet 🫶🏼

This account started as my very first food truck… The Anchor Grill.

Then it became The Muse Buzz…

and somehow turned into something really special.

But I’ve been building something behind the scenes…
🌊 Local OBX

And this?

This is just the beginning of it.

I won’t be posting here anymore—if you want to see what’s coming next, you’ll need to follow LocalOBX🌊

Something new is coming… and it’s sooooo cute 💗👀

Stay tuned for ✨ .obx

Same heart. Bigger vision.
See you over there 🌊

03/23/2026

One last look in the rearview 🫶🏼

Muse Buzz started as a little idea…

and turned into something I love so much.

Now it’s becoming part of Local OBX 🌊

I’ll still be serving drinks (don’t worry ☕😉)
but this next chapter is about something even bigger.

The Local Buzz is coming… ✨

02/10/2026

We are soooooo stoked with the upcoming LIVE from OBX Summer Series 🎶 Stay tuned, we're working on something really exciting for The Muse buzz trailer at the shows!

And now, Summer shows are dropping 🤗

The String Cheese Incident coming June 21st!

02/03/2026

The Muse Buzz trailer is warming up for spring!
Soundside Market = 3 chances to ShopLocalOBX, sip cold brew, and support local makers. I’ll be rolling in for all three — come grab a cup and say hi!

Drop a ☕in the comments if I'll see you there!

Good morning all! We'd like to take this fine (if snowy and cold) Tuesday morning to invite you all to **SAVE THESE DATES**!
Nothing will warm up your bones like thinking about the on-coming spring season. Join us in JUST OVER six weeks for our 2026 kick-off event, the Soundside Spring Market. Our Soundside Spring Market celebrates the Spring Solstice and will be held on Saturday, March 21, from noon to 4 PM. 🌿
Join us AGAIN just a couple of weeks after that for our third annual Soundside Easter Weekend Market which will be held on Saturday, April 4, also from noon to 4 PM. Be sure to bring the family to get fun photos with our Easter Bunny! 🐰
THEN, the big change for this year is our FIRST EVER Soundside Memorial Day Weekend Market which will be held on Sunday, May 24, from 9 AM to 1 PM. This market will act as our summer kick-off as we will be beginning our summer market series just a couple of weeks thereafter. Get a little sun, a little shine, a little shopping done AND ring in the summer season .. with us! 🇺🇸
As you can see there'll be plenty of opportunity to visit us and our many wonderful vendors & makers in the coming months. We hope to see you all at one or two (or all three) of our upcoming Spring Markets! Until then .. stay warm! 🔥
Upcoming Market Dates: Saturdays, 3/21 & 4/4
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Time: Noon - 4 PM
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Where: Soundside Event Site - 6800 S Croatan Highway - Nags Head, NC
2026 Event Sponsors:
Visit The Outer Banks
Ignite Live
Nags Head Hammocks
Outer Banks SPCA
Local OBX
Slice Pizzeria
Country Deli
Fish Heads
Seaside Vacations
Kitty Hawk Kites
LIVE from OBX