Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Trop Rock Events

Here's five upcoming Trop-Rock events you should know about and consider attending. 












Brought to you by Sharkstock 2010!

Phins To The West
Laughlin, NV
April 30- May 2, 2010 
LINK 

Phlocking Of The Phaithful 
Put-In-Bay, OH
June 10-13, 2010
LINK 

Six String Music
New Orleans, LA
August 12-15, 2010
LINK

Sharkstock
Grapevine, TX
August 4-6 2010
LINK 

Trop Rock The Bay
Fairhope, AL
September 30 - October 2, 2010
 
LINK

 


Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Thongs IV Now Available!

The latest addition to the popular Thongs In The Key Of Life series is now available. Produced by Jim Hoehn, Volume 4 features 17 original songs from across the world of Trop-Rock. It will be available from CD Baby soon, but if you want it now you visit Jim's website and order it straight from him. Amazon is still carrying Thongs In The Key Of Life, Vol. 3 if you want to pick up a copy of that album as well.

Tracklist
1. Magic Chair - John Reno
2. Tonight ­ - Young Rebel Goombas
3. Sailor¹s Story ­ - Bob Banerjee
4. Tangy Margaritas ­ - Boat Drunks
5. Shorts, Sandals and Shades ­- Ray Fogg
6. Magic Cruise ­- Ramajay Intercoastal
7. I¹ve Got A Beach In My Backyard ­- Brent Burns
8. Lazy Days ­- Larry Joe Taylor
9. Key West Address ­- James Slater
10. Out of the Blue (Here Comes My Paradise) ­- Rob Mehl
11. Southeast Texas Rain ­ - Jerry Diaz & Hanna¹s Reef
12. Sunshine State ­- Lauren Adams
13. Blame It On The Margaritas ­- Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24
14. Sand Dollar Millionaire ­- Bob Karwin
15. Callin¹ In Gone ­- Jim Hoehn
16. Lost Keys ­- Kevin Mulvenna
17. Blame It On Buffett ­- Kelly McGuire


Beaches Spring Sale

Monday, April 5, 2010

Trop Rock Roundup 4/5/10

Notes from around the world of Trop Rock.
  • Jim Morris is set to release his latest album "Working Hard To Do Nothing" on April 11. You can preorder the CD by clicking HERE. The project features 11 orginal songs. 
  • Speaking of Jim Morris, the veteran Trop Rocker is hosting his annual "Magic on The Water" event in FL from Thursday April 8 -11. The featured entertainer will be Jerry Jeff Walker. Click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets.
  • Jake Tater and Howie Golub of the Boat Drunks recently performed a acoustic show in thier hometown of Champagne, IL. They were joined by surprise guest and former band mate Mike Miller.
  • Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24 will be hosting thier third annual "Coconut Castaways" outing from May 13-16 in the Florida Keys. You can click HERE for more information.


Friday, April 2, 2010

Friday Video

John Reno - "Back At Least Two"

Today's video is of one of John Reno's newest songs. "Back At Least Two" was recorded at Pardi-Gras in January by Gary Primeaux. Enjoy!





You can visit John's website by clicking HERE.

F73FU8Y8ZF5G

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Trop Rock Roundup 4/1/10

 Notes from around the world of Trop Rock.

  • Jerry Diaz and Brent Burns will be joining forces for a special songwriters show on April 11. "Live From The Island" will be held at the Clear Lake Shores, TX community center. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. You can buy them HERE. 
  • Ilo Ferreira will be playing at Lulu's Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores on Sunday May 30th as part of the 6th annual LuLupalooza event. Click HERE to learn more about this free event. 
  • Beaches A1A Parrot Head Club will host thier 14th annual Betty Teague Memorial Beach Bash & Volleyball Tournament on July 16 & 17 in St. Augustine Beach. Featured performers will include Jim Morris, Sunny Jim, and John Frinzi together as an acoustic trio, Jimmy Parrish & The Ocean Waves Band, Latitude, and more. Registration is open now,  click HERE for more details. 
  • Bob Karwin has been added to the lineup at Flipperstock, which starts a week from tomorrow.


Hotels.com Beach Destinations

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Upcoming Events 3/31/10

Here's five upcoming Trop-Rock events you should know about and consider attending.


Phins To The West
Laughlin, NV
April 30- May 2, 2010
LINK

Pelican Coast Daze
Lake Charles, LA
June 11-12, 2010
LINK
 


Riddles In The Sand
Galveston, TX
July 22-25, 2010
LINK

Sharkstock
Grapevine, TX (Dallas Area)
September 4-6, 2010
Featuring Jimmy Parrish & The Ocean Waves Band, Jim Asbell & The Tropiholics, and Corn Beef & Curry 

Trop Rock The Bay

Fairhope, AL

September 30 - October 2, 2010

LINK 

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sharkstock Registration Opens

Sharkstock has announced its dates for 2010, along with its entertainment lineup.  Sharkstock will be held from September 4-6 in Grapevine, TX. Artists scheduled to perform include;

Jimmy Parrish & The Ocean Waves Band
Corn Beef & Curry
Jim Asbell & The Tropiholics
Jim Hoehn
Dennis Davis
Don Burke 

Registration is currently open and costs $60 per person. To register or learn more about the event you can visit the events website by clicking HERE.

-By Jon Burns