Trop-Rock News

Trop Rock Events

2010-04-07T09:37:00.003-05:00

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

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Phlocking Of The Phaithful
Put-In-Bay, OH
June 10-13, 2010
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Six String Music
New Orleans, LA
August 12-15, 2010
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Sharkstock

Grapevine, TX

August 4-6 2010
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Trop Rock The Bay
Fairhope, AL
September 30 - October 2, 2010
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Thongs IV Now Available!

2010-04-06T10:33:00.000-05:00

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

Trop Rock Roundup 4/5/10

2010-04-05T02:00:00.002-05:00

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 Video

2010-04-02T02:00:00.003-05:00

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.

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Trop Rock Roundup 4/1/10

2010-04-01T08:31:00.008-05:00

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.

Upcoming Events 3/31/10

2010-03-31T06:00:00.006-05:00

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
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Pelican Coast Daze
Lake Charles, LA
June 11-12, 2010
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Riddles In The Sand

Galveston, TX

July 22-25, 2010
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Sharkstock

Grapevine, TX (Dallas Area)

September 4-6, 2010

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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
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Sharkstock Registration Opens

2010-03-30T07:13:00.001-05:00

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

Video - Troy Allan, "Could You Be More Pacific"

2010-03-29T07:21:00.001-05:00

Troy Allan performing a new, unrecorded song called "Could You Be More Pacific" This video was shot in Lake Charles, LA on March 18.

- By Jon Burns

Trop Rock The Bay Lineup Announced

2010-03-28T20:26:00.001-05:00

John Reno has announced the lineup for the second annual Trop Rock The Bay event. The music filled event will be held in Fairhope, AL from September 30 to October 2, 2010. The lineup includes Reno, Brent Burns, Jim Morris, James "Sunny Jim" White, Jerry Diaz, and Troy Allan.

Registration is currently open, and a ticket for the entire weekend is $75. You can visit The events website HERE and learn more about the event and buy your ticket.

-By Jon Burns

Trop-Rock Station Coming To Panama City

2010-03-25T23:26:00.001-05:00

Trop-Rock artist Steven Youngblood is reporting that Panama City, FL is about to become home to an all Trop Rock radio station. Trop Rock 1290 AM is set to begin broadcasting in April. The station has a Facebook fan page that you visit by clicking HERE.

UPDATE - As of 3/28/10 the station is now live on the air in the Panama City area. Tune in to 1290 AM to listen.

- By Jon Burns

Upcoming Events - 3/24/10

2010-03-24T07:30:00.002-05:00

The following Trop-Rock events are currently taking registrations. Please click on the event's name to visit their website. You can travel the country and never be far from some great Trop-Rock Music.

"Upcoming Events" is published every other Wednesday.

Pirate's Ball
Austin, TX
April 9-11, 2010
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Flipperstock

St. Louis, MO

April 9-10, 2010
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Parrot Head Rendezvous

Panama City, FL

April 16-18 2010
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Phins To The West
Laughlin, NV
April 30- May 2, 2010
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FinFest XI
Columbia, SC
May 22 2010
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Phlocking Of The Phaithful
Put-In-Bay, OH
June 10-13, 2010
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Pelican Coast Daze
Lake Charles, LA
June 11-12, 2010
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Riddles In The Sand

Galveston, TX
July 22-25, 2010
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Six String Music
New Orleans, LA
August 12-15, 2010
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Sharkstock

Grapevine, TX

August 4-6 2010
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Meeting Of The Minds

November 4-7, 2010
Key West, FL
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If you'd like to submit an event, please send us an email - troprocknews(at)gmail.com

Only events featuring two or more Trop Rock artists will be listed.

Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef Nominated for TMA Award.

2010-02-15T12:25:00.002-06:00

Vote for Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef now! The band has just been named one of the 5 Finalists in the Texas Music Awards' "Live band of the Year" Band Category. The winner is decided 100% on fan voting, and only one vote per e-mail address is allowed. That means that EVERY vote is IMPORTANT! Voting starts today (Feb. 15) and ends at midnight on March 5, 2010. The awards are presented by the The Academy of Texas Music, Inc. and the awards show will be on May 15, 2010, at the Marshall (TX.) Convention Center. Please click HERE, and vote for Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef Thanks!

The band's current album, Home On The Gulf Coast, can be bought on the bands WEBSITE, or from Itunes, Amazon, or My Texas Music.