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Sweet Harriet

April 2024

Sweet Harriet

Sweet Harriet is a native New Hampshire based singer songwriter. Her 'ah-ha' moment in music came years after losing her health and career (in active duty military health care). She began singing to improve lung volume and have more fun. Her music and lyrics are multi - genre; Acoustic folk, Americana, country, classic rock, and blue-grass. Her performances are interactive and lively.

She took a few banjo lessons in the 1980's because it was fun. Fast forward 2006, wanting fun and to improve health, went for a banjo lesson and got voice coaching instead. She went to sell the banjo, instead bought a guitar (a three quarter Baby Taylor), learned a couple basic chords, showed up to local jam sessions at a candy store, quickly bonding with other musicians, got invited to join a few bands, started getting paid gigs (hey, a dollar and a few coins is ...fun) performing live local festivals, farmers markets, fundraisers, campgrounds, nursing homes, churches, funerals and weddings, and years of monthly Sunday Morning Firefighter Relief Association Firehouse Breakfasts.

Then, off to the studio! She's having fun and eager for more with over 55 song releases! Her her second album, Thanks For Stopping By, got a contract with The Discovery Channel via Broadjam. This album is playful and uses vintage instrumentation and is based on her family, friends and life experiences.

Becoming a snow-bird fueled the lyrics of both her latest releases, Homebody, Cayo Hueso Christmas Archipelago and Walkin' Pickin' Ploggers.

Cayo Hueso Christmas Archipelago, a TropRock, released October 11, 2019. It's a song about spending Christmas in Key West and meeting
 
amazing people at the Old Stone Coffee House. Then, there's friendly folks of The Conch Nation and Sigsbee Shufflers who exercise and pick up trash. This is a worldwide movement and it's called Plogging! 
Hence, my country two-step song Walkin' Pickin' Ploggers to be released November 1st, 2019!

Her lyrics are influenced directly from her life experiences, huge family, traveling, career choices, intimate relationship with nature (camping with her husband) and eagerness for 'what's next'?


You Can Find Out More About Sweet Harriet
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Juliana MacDowell

March 2024

Juliana MacDowell

Juliana MacDowell  is a sonically sensational and sensitive singer-songwriter who unflaggingly delivers spirited performances at every show. 

She splits her time between the hills and hollers of Loudoun County, VA and the riotous rock that is Key West. When not performing with illustrious D.C. guitarist, Mike Ault, or her band, The Agreeables, Juliana works on songwriting and recording. With three albums in the rear-view mirror, including her 2023 release of “Big Old Yellow Moon,” produced by Nashville legend, Bil Vorndick, Juliana is recording her next album with British Indie producer, Ian Shaw, slated for release 2024.

Juliana's music career is as much a surprise to her as any one. It's true that I just sort of fell into this business, but I'm pretty sure I was whistling in the womb, and I've been singing for as long as I can remember.

A tumultuous childhood, marred by loss and periodic separation from her parents prompted Juliana to seek consolation in music. Music evokes the happiest memories of life on my grandfather's farm, where I sang to the swallows in a cavernous barn and whistled to winged warblers in the forest. Piano became a close companion to Juliana at a young age after her great-grandfather placed her on the bench of his 1939 Steinway.

You Can Find Out More About Juliana 
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On Her Website At:
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This Month We Honor The Memory Of The Man That Started The Trop Rock Genre

JIMMY BUFFETT (1946 -2023)

November 2023

Jimmy Buffett

Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett (1946-2023) regaled audiences for over five decades with songs about the faces and places he'd seen during his lifetime journey along the road less travelled. With Hemingway's eye for detail and Mark Twain's inclination for mischievous humor, Buffett's music tells the stories of the hustlers, the beach bums and the pirates from all corners of the world. Through it all are woven the themes of escapism, wanderlust and an unbridled curiosity that makes life a journey worth taking.

Buffett was born on Christmas day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi and raised in the port town of Mobile, Alabama. His grandfather, James Delaney Buffett, was a captain on a steamship and his father J.D. traveled to India and Africa with the Army Corps of Engineers before settling in Mobile. For young Jimmy, the Gulf of Mexico was the doorway to a world of adventure where the characters he heard about in his grandfather's stories were waiting to be discovered. The siren call of exotic ports was in contrast to his days as a parochial school student and an altar boy, and it only took a guitar to take him off course from the life his parents had imagined for him.

When Jimmy saw how a fraternity brother in college with a guitar garnered the attention of the girls, he quickly learned a few basic chords and started playing himself. Suddenly Jimmy's world opened up - while he still attended classes, he quickly had his first band and went from busking the streets of New Orleans to playing 6 nights a week at Bourbon Street clubs.

After graduation, Jimmy headed to Nashville to work for Billboard Magazine and to try his luck as a folk-country singer, releasing his first record, "Down To Earth" in 1970. However it was a fateful trip to Key West, Florida with Jerry Jeff Walker in 1971 that would give Jimmy the inspiration to merge his musicality, wanderlust and storytelling.

Image of Jimmy Buffett playing guitar and smiling widely while playing to a close-knit group of young people.
Key West in the 1970s was not the tourist-friendly town it is today – it was the last outpost of smugglers, con-men, artists and free-spirits who simply couldn't run any further south in the mainland United States. It was there that the young musician thrown into the midst of this eclectic mix found his true voice as a songwriter - telling the stories of the wanderers, the adventurers and the forlorn.

In 1974, his song "Come Monday" from the fourth studio album "Living and Dying in ¾ Time" entered the Billboard charts, eventually peaking at number 30. That year found Jimmy touring solo-acoustic and performing at well-known folk venues across the country, from the Troubadour in Los Angeles to Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He hasn't stopped touring since.

And then in 1977 came "Margaritaville." A laid-back anthem about escapism and life in the tropics, the song spent 22 weeks on the Billboard chart, peaking at number 8. It catapulted Jimmy to national fame and, nearly a decade later, inspired Jimmy to launch a business empire.

After 27 studio albums, New York Times bestselling books, a Broadway play, numerous movie and television appearances, Grammy nominations and Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association awards, it was still the music that inspired Jimmy. He was just as likely to pop up and play an impromptu set alone at a Caribbean beach bar as he was to be on stage in front of 30,000 loyal ‘Parrothead' fans. And after logging millions of miles on the road, on the ocean and in the air, distant ports still beckoned and the same unbridled curiosity drove him to keep looking for that next story to share via song.

Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs after a four year battle with Merkel Cell Skin Cancer. He was 76.

He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.

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ANDREW DEAN

October  2023

Andrew Dean

Multi-award-winning Andrew Dean loves music. 2023 Andrew Dean and The Farm Machine took home the award for Band Single of the Year "Texas and Tennessee" and 2022 Band of the Year at International Singer Songwriter Association's annual convention in Atlanta, Male Vocalist for the Academy of Western Artists and Male Vocalist for The Who's Hoo in Country Music, and World Songwriting Awards. The album “WANTED”, recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, garnered numerous awards and nominations since 2020, including Album of the Year for Josie Music Awards and ISSA, and receives heavy rotation airplay across the globe with #1 hit songs, such as "Wanted: A Good Time For All", "High Plains Drifter", and "Country Time".
Billed as the current "hardest working man in music", Andrew performs over 200 concerts each year to audiences all over North America, as a Tribute to Veterans, Gospel concerts, Country concerts, private and corporate functions, and incorporates his own stylized songs with traditional fan-favorites from across the decades. 

Andrew has crisscrossed the genre spectrum in his lifetime of performing and writing music. When just a toddler, the babysitter would allow Andrew to listen to Beatles records based on his good behavior. Mom Linda, Organist and Director of music, took him under her wing as he joined the church choir, later playing sousaphone in school band. Andrew went on to front several rock bands in his early 20's, then country came along tugging at his heartstrings about the time he heard George Jones, Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, and Travis Tritt.

Andrew's complete catalog of songwriting consists of award-winning Traditional Country "A Dozen Red Roses", Tropical Country/Americana "At The Beach", "Wide Open Dreams", "Here In The Sun", Country ballads "The People Who Gave", "Salute To The Farmer", New Country "Money Tree", "Girl of My Dreams", Western Swing "Swingtown", and Country Gospel "What I Have Found", and "Fixin' to Go Home" from his five (5) Recorded Album projects spanning two decades. These songs, and all the others can be purchased, downloaded, or streamed on all music platforms, social media websites, and in video format at YouTube. 
Andrew's own label, NITE*SKY Records and Promotions International, helps get the budding songwriter and recording artists' music off-the-ground and into the hands of Radio Professionals across the globe. You'll find links to the label, music, videos, tour dates, booking contacts, social media, and more at Andrew's official website and Facebook page below.




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BOB SCHIELE

September  2023

Bob Schiele

Bob Schiele was born and raised in Western New York but now spends most of his time residing on the Gulf Coast of Florida in Punta Gorda. 

His musical influences come from a wide range of sources ranging from old Rock n Roll to Reggae which is why he has been given the title of "The Trop Rock Elvis". 

He has been writing and preforming songs for over 40 years. His singing style has been described as a place where Elvis and Jimmy Buffett meet with some blues, country, and reggae spice. His 3 albums offer a nice variety and contrast of original songs which are played on a number of Trop Rock radio stations.




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TIFFANI GREEN

August 2023

Tiffani Green

Tiffani Green has been a musician as long as she can remember. From the age of 2, singing her 1st solo in church, to becoming a middle school band director, it is her life's work - well, it's simply, her life. She took up the ukulele about 12 years ago, and the rest is history. Tiffani is originally from West Virginia, but also resides, part time in Key West - and this is where the singer-songwriter was really born. Those evenings on the porch, and the bars, made for good lyric content, and later, songs. Her mingling of the struggle of mountain living and the beach vibe has given a cool, sometimes gritty style to her music.

As a newcomer to the Trop Rock scene, she is still an up-and-coming musician, searching for that 1st nomination, or a spot on a chart, but that isn't stopping her!  

She is regularly featured on Tiki Man Radio, and previously 104.9 the X. She has been invited, and played the Key West Musicians Festival, and her first song, "Butterflies", was included in the yearly recording. (available on Amazon). When home, in Key West, she can be heard playing at several establishments, and on TikiMan Radio's show "Coastal Confessions'', with B-Man and Mi-Shell. She also performs live with many local musicians, including Dani Hoy, who just recorded one of Tiffani's original songs, "Island Storm". 

At 49, Tiffani decided to make music her main focus, and is in the middle of recording a full-length album, to be released by fall. Be on the lookout for singles "dropping" soon! It's never too late to follow your dream, right?


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JOHN BECK

July 2023

John Beck

John has been a percussionist and vocalist for over 40 years, and a Pan Player for 13 years. He has played In Branson MO., Atlanta GA. West Virginia, and all over Florida. Also has recorded in Nashville. He has worked with Jerry Reed, the Four Tops, Temptations, Night Ranger, and Many others. He has performed and recorded with, Cory Young, Reggie Starrett, Bill Cockrell, Ty Thurman, Doyle Gresham, Jonas lorance, Brook Graham, B-Man & MI-Shell, Donny Brewer and many many other Trop Rock Musicians. He opened for Mac McAnally with Reggie Starrett.  

John has recorded a song called ( Be Still And Know) a cover of Steven Curtis Chapman. Available on Spotify and all the major streaming sites. Accompanying him on the song is Jon Conley, who plays Guitar, fiddle, mandolin and back up vocals. With Kenny Chesney.  

He has been a performer for Bahama Breeze for the last 12 years and many major resorts in the Orlando area. John has performed at the Grand openings for Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Fl, Hilton Head South Carolina, and Recently Panama City Beach fl. He is also one of the approved Musicians for the Margaritaville Corporation.

John Plays and sings Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, the Temptations, and many other styles of music, on his beautiful custom made Double Tenor Steel Drums. When he performs, he brings a warm and beautiful sound that makes you feel like you are in the Islands, to every event he plays. 
   

He is also an academy member of TRMA. John was nominated twice as Musician of the year and nominated once for people's choice musician of the year. He has accompanied Many Trop Rock Musicians on their songs playing pans and has been fortunate to have had at least 8 of the songs hit number 1 on the Trop 40. One song in particular By Donny Brewer called ( Living In A Postcard ) Not only went Number 1 but also won Song of the year! Also John McDonalds song ( Islandology ) won an award, single of the year.

 John also was an entertainer at Walt Disney World for 11 years. John is a member of (SAG) Screen Actors Guild. He used to be a stuntman for Television and Movies. . 

John Beck is 58 years old, A native Floridian, Born and raised in Orlando. 
He is Married to his wife Sandy and have been married for 15 years. He has a daughter Madison age 31 and has 2 step sons Josh and Jordan.  
He currently lives in Haines City Fl. 

You Can Contact Joh At : Johnbtropicalrhythms@gmail.com

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STEVE HOPPER

June 2023

Steve Hopper

Steve Hopper, Trop Rock Artist originally from Savannah Tennessee who now lives in Heber Springs Arkansas, has been bringing music and fun to the Mid-South for more than 20 years. With Memphis TN as a home base, he also plays all around the country, “Anywhere There’s A Beach”. 
With a style compared to artists like Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney, he plays a Tropical blend of Country, Rock and R&B. He accompanies his unique vocals with and acoustic guitar and a Steel Drum. 

Appearances  
Steve has a weekly residency performing at the Memphis Bahama Breeze, now for over 20 years. He has monthly residency’s at Historic Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis and Freddy T’s in Pickwick TN. In addition to his weekly performances he also appears at special events all around the country. Multiple times for “Meeting Of The Minds” in Key West, the annual national Parrot Head Club convention, Pardi Gras in New Orleans, and Music On The Bay in Tampa, just to name a few. 

TRMA nominee 
He has been nominated five times for a TRMA award (Trop Rock Music Association) and he’s band, The Wolf Island Band has been nominated for “Band Of The Year

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KITTY STEADMAN - DROP DEAD DANGEROUS

May 2023

Kitty Steadman - Drop Dead Dangerous

Drop Dead Dangerous is a musical force that has taken the continental United States and the Caribbean by storm. A band full of songwriters that intertwine addicting melodies with honest, passionate lyrics, they are described by their loyal following to be among the best in the business.

Kitty Steadman is the lead singer and guitar player that combines a magnificent voice with a party hard attitude that has brought fans all over the country to their feet. 

Melanie Howe, also commonly known as, “The Djembabe,” fills the pocket with grooves and percussive magic that can only be found on the Drop Dead Dangerous stage. 

The Drop Dead Dangerous harmonies sound as if the two women have been singing together their whole lives. They joined forces in autumn of 2015 to not only tour and spread their brand of music, but to change the southern rock and country landscape.

In 2016, the band released their first album, “Drop Dead Live,” which also featured regular band mates and fellow songwriters JD Edge and Paul Wray. In 2018, they added Larry Dunsmore to the mix for their sophomore release and first studio album “Roadside Attraction.” 

The incredible sound of Drop Dead Dangerous can be heard in night clubs, festivals, beach bars, and honky-tonks all over the country as they travel thousands of miles to bring the party and put on one hell of a show.

Drop Dead Dangerous music can be purchased at any show, or downloaded and streamed on any of the popular streaming and music sites.

The band is endorsed by: Vater Drumsticks, 64 Audio, Remo Drumheads, Sabian Cymbals, Gon Bops Percussion and Breedlove Guitars.

Be prepared for a wild ride of original music and powerful entertainment when you catch one of their shows, and be warned… This could get DANGEROUS.

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PERCY ABELL

April  2023

Percy Abell

Singer-songwriter Percy Abell's love of music and the beach have merged into a tropical Americana sound that is fun and filled with many personal connections with his love of the beach, sun, and sand. To date, he has written nearly 100 original songs that he is currently in the studio working on recording. In November 2018, Percy's debut single(If I Were a Boat) was released and immediately entered the tropical Americana scene hitting the charts on the Trop 40. He has been honored to have his music sit on the charts and in the #1 spot on Trop 40 and the Island Heat top 20, and he has also made the charts on Star Radio Nashville. 

His music is played on Tikiman Radio, Radio Trop Rock, Radio Free OBX, Radio A1A, Tikipod Radio, Shorelife Radio, Palm tree Radio, White Sands Radio, etc. His music is available on Youtube, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon, Itunes, and all your favorite streaming outlets.  

You can hear him play locally throughout the central Virginia area and the Outerbanks of North Carolina. He has had the great honor of traveling to the Key West Meeting of the Minds, playing for the Tikiman Songwriter Showcase(2019,2021), and hosting the Shorelife Radio Songwriter event at the Sandbar(2021). He traveled on the Radio A1A songwriter cruise to Jamaica(2019). In July 2021, Percy traveled to Tampa Bay for a show at Whiskey Joes for the Tampa Parrot Head Club. He donated his time and traveled to the Don Middlebrook Hurricane relief event held annually at Lulus' Destin, Florida, in 2020.

A huge highlight of his musical career came in 2021 when he was invited to share the stage with Nashville songwriters Arlis Albritton, Jesse Rice, and Cliff Cody at the Smoking Tuna, Key West. In 2021/22, he hosted local songwriter events in Forest, Virginia, at Apocalypse Aleworks with Arlis Albritton(Nashville songwriter), Jamie Trent, John Allan Miller, and the third with Darrell Clanton.  

He loves sharing his original music and the stories behind the music. Please contact him to set up your next house concert!  


Check Out Percy On Social Media
And On YouTube At: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAumglgYJkrFZgatWwlZTrg

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KRYSTAL KING

MARCH 2023

Krystal King

With a classic sound, freckled face, and a full heart, rising country artist, Krystal King, brings a voice to Nashville that we have all missed. Originally from Hickory, NC, Krystal King has a fresh take on a true country sound, with raw and emotionally laced vocals, and vivid songwriting. 

       At three years old, Krystal caught a snippet of Alan Jackson on the radio and the rest is history. Country music was in her bones. She spent her early years of bouncing on her bed singing Shania Twain, playing with a toy guitar, and singing songs she had written to her dog. She began performing in local venues and showcases in middle and high school, even majoring in Music Therapy in College. 

"Your next door redneck with storytelling songs
 that will make you laugh"
 -Kirstie Kraus 
       
        Krystal moved to Nashville, TN four years ago to take hone her craft and has received some early success. She was 2018 winner of the Hickory Oktoberfest Songwriting Competition receiving a spot to perform on the singer-songwriter stage. In 2019 she was the Winner of a multi-series songwriting competition through Old School in Franklin, TN. In addition, Krystal has performed on many iconic stages including the Bluebird Cafe, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, & Tennessee Tech University. Krystal tours nationally visiting Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Wisconsin, and Arizona in the past year! 

     Krystal has released 5 singles since 2019 as well as a debut music video. You can find her newest single "Rhinestone Ring" available now on all musical platforms. She has written three songs that have been cut by other Nashville artist and is gaining a reputation as a go to songwriter for up and coming artists. 

     Krystals sound has been described as classic, folky, with a little bit of blues and soul. She pulls inspiration from 90's country artists such as Reba, Alan Jackson, Dixie Chicks, Lee Ann Womack and more. Other influences include Sugarland, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and Chris Stapleton. 

Krystal's latest project will be coming later in 2023. 

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MONALLO

FEBRUARY 2023

Monallo

Monallo is a songwriter, former environmental scientist, amateur beach bum, aspiring boat captain. 

 After a near fatal car accident at age 16, Monallo picked up a guitar and began writing songs. He played in various bands over the next few years until losing his voice completely at 23. Not sure if he would be able to sing or even talk well going forward, monallo put it all on the line after the ensuing vocal cord surgery and began writing, recording and touring more than ever before. 

Inspired by real-life experiences and the world that surrounds us all, Monallo's warm sound, vivid imagery and organic style produces songs that are both true to the heart and easy to listen to. Some are lighthearted, some are heartfelt, but they each set a relaxing, down-to-earth tone that we can all enjoy. 

Listeners describe his live performances as “authentic” and “genuine”, even making cover songs sound like his own. 

Monallo recently teamed up with acclaimed musician, songwriter, producer and filmmaker Matt Costa for the upcoming album, which will be released in full Spring/Summer 2023. Costa engineered and produced the record, as well as lent his musical talents to most of the songs. 

Monallo has shared the stage with talents like Tim Reynolds, Lee Dewyze, Casey Abrams, Kevin Cadogan and many more. 

As a former environmental scientist, Monallo is passionate about the environment, with an especially soft spot for any body of water. Monallo has been recognized as a Global Ambassador for the "Plastic Ocean Project” since 2018. A percentage of proceeds from all shows and album sales are donated to POP. In 2019, Monallo was recognized as a BYObottle Artist, joining highly touted artists all working to make the music industry more sustainable.  

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Lexie LaPlante

JANUARY 2023

Lexie LaPlante

Lexie LaPlante is a country singer/songwriter born and raised at the Jersey Shore! Lexie started writing music and released her first song when she was 9 years old and has continued pursuing her dreams 10 years later. At only 19 years old Lexie has been traveling back and forth from New Jersey and Nashville performing her original music and working on her craft. 

Lexie has recently released two of her original songs “Just Because” and “It Starts With U” and has more originals on the way! 

Lexie has performed at multiple venues throughout Nashville in the past year such as The Bluebird Cafe, NashHouse, The Row, and more. While Lexie loves her hometown the Jersey Shore she cannot wait to make the move out to Nashville soon and continue following her dreams and doing what she loves most. 

Make sure to follow Lexie on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @LexieLaPlante  

You can also listen to her music on Spotify and other streaming platforms. 

Cheers y’all! 

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KIRSTIE KRAUS 

DECEMBER 2022

Kirstie Kraus

She’s thirsty for love and magic, for joy and
sunshine. She’s thirsty for compassion and
authenticity. And more than anything, she’s
thirsty for anything that sets her soul on fire.
Kirstie Kraus carries her thirst in her
songwriting, in her live shows, and in her
everyday connection with other kindred spirits.
Nowhere is her appetite more quenched than on
a stage in front of her fans, appropriately
named “Thirsties”. Her confidence naturally
shines under the bright lights, taking concert
goers on a well-defined path of self-discovery
and bliss. Her writing infuses her own
transparent journey with others’ experiences
to create sustainable lyrics and catchy melodies.
The result is a perfect blend of
country, funk, blues, and rock because with
Kirstie, there are no boundaries. There’s only the
process of “letting go” and letting the song tell
you what it wants to be. 

It will also tell you WHERE it wants to be and for an intuitive deep thinker like Kirstie, that place is Nashville. Three years ago, the Wisconsin native made the move to Music City and having heavily toured the summer before with her Midwest band, Thirsty Jones, Kirstie made the decision to really focus on honing her craft in town. She immediately began demoing out songs for her upcoming full length record and playing established Nashville venues, like the Listening Room Café and the Bluebird. She also leaned into the production side of her album, gaining great insight from her then producer about arrangements, vocal styling, and mixing. Her first Nashville based single, “Delusional” (2018) fancies a sassy 80s funk groove while 2019’s “Gotta Do” pulls in early 2000s Shania vibes. “Silver”, her July 2020 release, possesses the licks of Joan Jett and attitude of Avril Lavigne, proving that she’s not a one lane roadmap.

In fact, the roadmap has always been paved with perseverance and unwavering support of her close knit family back home. Her strong Catholic upbringing relayed the importance of a greater plan from early on. Growing up in an industrial, blue collar area instilled hard work, community involvement, and social interaction. The popular powerhouse vocals of Mariah, Celine, Gloria Estefan, and Amy Grant nudged the precocious six year old to declare that she too wanted to be a singer, in the form of a homework drawing. Her mother then enrolled her ambitious daughter into every opportunity and outlet she could find. By 12, she was writing songs and by the age of 15, she had picked up a guitar and joined NSAI, which meant frequent trips to Nashville for the next several years to be mentored by the best in the business. Kirstie did what most successful artists of longevity will tell you to do: she built her fan base and relationships back home AND in Nashville before making the big leap.

And now, here she is, proving to the world that if you truly set your mind to something, “Yes You Can” do it! Taken from the bridge of her song, “Gotta Do”, the words “Yes You Can” will also serve as the title to her debut album. And in prelude to the highly anticipated 11 song record, the world gets to learn just how “thirsty” Kirstie is with her new song of the same name. Written solely for her by a close friend, “Thirsty” serves as the “ultimate biography of what goes on inside of me when I’m in a relationship—the fear of allowing yourself to actually fall in love and trust somebody.”

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Aubrey Wollett

NOVEMBER 2022

Aubrey Wollett

Aubrey Wollett is a Nashville Singer -Songwriter originally from the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. Her smooth soulful voice, acoustic guitar playing, and relatable lyrics will have you listening on repeat. The Florida native originally worked on the business side of the industry for one​ of the top songwriters, Dallas Davidson,​ who has written hits for Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, among many others. ​While learning from some of the best in the industry, Aubrey earned a Music Business degree at Belmont University while pursuing her own music career. 

Wollett has since been touring all over the U.S. and has opened up for Country Artists such as Tanya Tucker, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes, Wynonna Judd, LoCash, Carly Pearce, and opened for Jay Leno on his comedy tour in 2018. Wollett’s single “Saltwater Gypsy” was premiered on CMT won 2019 Music Video of the year for the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards. Wollett’s latest EP has a two hit singles “Beach Vibes” and “Better on a Beach” which has won another ISSA Award, nominated for Trop Rock’s Female Artist of the Year and On the Horizon and has had multiple songs hit #1 on the Trop Rock charts. (A genre very popular to the Parrot head clubs and Jimmy Buffet fans.) 

Wollett adds a refreshing beach vibe to this country music era with a captivating sound and catchy songs. Her new EP “Honest” which is currently being released showcases another side of the songwriter outside of her beach vibe. Stay tuned for the full EP to release Spring of 2022. You can check out her music on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes , YouTube, Amazon, Google, and CMT. Be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook and stay updated with shows and music announcements by signing up for her email list!

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Bill Crowley & Alan Jax Bowers

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022

Check out Bill Crowley At:

Website: www.billcrowleymusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.crowley.98

And On YouTube At: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqyxgFkZQUs9nrbx5jpYlmw


Check Out Alan Jax Bowers At:

Website: http://www.alanjaxbowers.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanjaxbowers

And On YouTube At:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ECMTtaPBGAO3iXElEm8fA


Bill Crowley &
Alan Jax Bowers

Bill Crowley 
I grew up in Ohio, and though there are a lot of good things about Ohio, the Winter weather isn't one of them. When I reached adulthood, it was time to head for a warmer clime. Spent many wonderful years in Dallas, and was fortunate to meet and play music with some great people. Guys who are still some of my best buds. Living in Atlanta for several years got me closer to the tropics, and the pull south was too strong to resist. I now live in Ft Lauderdale and I am happy to admit I am a Florida junkie. You find me an old beach dive bar and I'm in!

Fortunately my parents agreed to buy me a guitar when I was just a youth, and I haven't put it down since. I was weened on the Beatles, but I have been influenced by all types of music and artists, too many to mention here. It all swirls around like a pot of Sauce Boss gumbo. Several years ago I got hooked on TropRock music, which was a no-brainer, given that we live, work, and play in the tropics of south Florida!

A few years ago I began to record the original songs that I have written over the years, beginning with "It's Called Key West". As I record them I am adding them to this website. There will always be more coming! In my live shows I include a wide variety of fun and popular tunes from the 1950's to the present. Hope to see you at our next show!

ALAN JAX BOWERS
North of The Palm Tree Line Collaboration with Bill Crowley - Being Released Soon !
Allan is a drummer / Percussionist / Producer and owner of Mudcut South Studios in Englewood, Florida (formerly of Milford, PA for over 15 years). He is currently recording with Grammy Award Winning producer / bassist Joe Ferry with Corey Glover on vocals. Alan has played with with members of Jimmy Buffett's  Coral Reefer Band and Club Trini including 8 time CMA Musician  of the Year Mac McNally, Michael Utley, Robert Greenridge, Ralph MacDonald, Jim Mayer, Doyle Grisham, Tom Mitchel, Greg "Fingers" Taylor and Tina Gullickson. 

Alan has also shared the stage with Earth Wind & Fire, Kenny Rogers, Lonestar, American Idol's Bo Brice, Nadirah Shakoor, KJ Denhert and Travis Tritt, just to name a few! 

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Joe Downing

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2022

Joe Downing

Joe Downing is a Trop Rock Recording Artist and Nashville Songwriter that knows how to Rock & Roll. His first full length album "Songs From The Gulf" was nominated for Album Of The Year from the Trop Rock Music Association in 2021. 

His song "YOLO" was nominated for Single Of The Year by the Trop Rock Music Association and Joe has been nominated for the 2018, 2020 and 2021 Horizon Award recognizing him as a rising talent in the genre. 
Joe plays all over the country: from St Augustine to Key West to Chicago, Nashville to Jacksonville to Los Angeles, Islamorada to Gulf Shores.

Downing grew up in Ohio listening to everything from the Motown sound to the popular recording artists of today.

He believes in the theory that great art can inspire great art, as he names some of his biggest influences such as: Sam Cooke, Tom Petty, Jim Croce, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley and Van Morrison just to name a few. 

Joe's soulful vocals and his groovy melodies make him an instant hit, no matter the venue. “Whether I’m playing for one person or thousands, I always try to give it my all, so that when the audience walks away, they say: ‘That Joe Downing guy… I’m going to remember him.’” 

Website: https://www.joedowning.com/home


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John Frinzi

JULY 2022

John Frinzi

A gifted singer and songwriter, skillful on both guitar and piano, John Frinzi has built an audience through craft and originality.

An early demo caught the ear of legendary steel guitarist and long time Coral Reefer Band member Doyle Grisham, and their working relationship led to John's first CD, “Into The Dawn.”

His second album, “Shoreline,” showcases Frinzi's versatility as a songwriter and vocalist with many of the songs co-written by Tom Corcoran, co-writer of the Jimmy Buffett classics,“Fins,” and “Cuban Crime of Passion.” Both CDs remain in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s Radio Margaritaville.

Most recently, John teamed up with multi-platinum Songwriter and Producer Aaron Scherz on their singles "Summer Sun" and “Lyin’ or Lucky” which,
in addition to being fan favorites on Sirius/XM, are included on their new album “Blue Sky View”.
A seasoned live performer, Frinzi has toured nationally playing over 250 dates a year and has been featured at major festivals including the Keith Sykes Songwriters Celebration, Key West Songwriters Festival, Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival and has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Jesse Winchester,
Mac McAnally, The Coral Reefer Band, Todd Snider and Maria Muldaur.


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Jonas Lorence

JUNE 2022

Jonas Lorence

Trop Rock Music Association Horizon award winner for 2021. The Jonas Lorence Band is a party band that specializes in their own blend of Texas Trop Rock with a bluesy edge BUT also covers a lot of fun classic rock hits and beach bar favorites from Kenny Chesney to Jim Morris. The goal for our show is FUN! We love audience participation and we keep the party going! If you love to cut loose and dance the night away with Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown a lick or two of Stevie Ray Vaughan not to mention a SLICE OF LIME then we are the band for you!

​Jonas Lorence has won multiple awards from the Trop Rock Music Association including the prestigious Horizon Award for 2021 "Verona Corona" by the JLB was named #1 song of 2020 by Tikipod Radio. You can also catch the JLB on many of your favorite Trop Rock stations including Radio Trop Rock, Tikiman Radio, Radio A1A, Shore Life Radio, Tikipod Radio as well Radio Georgetown 106.7 and Texas Select Radio.

The JLB is based in Austin Texas but you can catch them all over Texas, Florida, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Over the last few short years the band has been invited to perform at some of the top Parrot Head and Trop Rock events through out the south included Music on the Bay, Tampa; Pardi Gras, New Orleans; The Trop Rock River Phlock, Tulsa; Riddles in the Sand, Galveston; the Phlip Phlop Phling, Canyon Lake; the Pirates Ball, Austin; the A1A Beach Bash, Saint Augustine and the Lone Star Luau.

Jonas Lorence has been playing guitar in the Austin Texas and surrounding areas for over 20 years, touring with original artist such as Lonely Child, the Dealers and Mark McKinney more recently with the Stooch Band and is one of the founding members of the central Texas sensation the American Gypsy Band.

We are currently booking for happy hour shows, house concerts, special events or festivals for the 2022/23 season now. To book a show please contact: jonaslorenceband@gmail.com


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Jim Asbell

May 2022

Jim Asbell

Jim has been playing Trop music for the last 20+ years. He has lived his entire life in Georgia around the Atlanta area and currently lives in a small town about 30 miles north of Atlanta called Acworth.
He started out as a solo artist and also played in many small (duo, trio) band configurations for several years. About 10 years he joined up with his band mates and formed Jim Asbell and The Tropiholics. 
They are an 8 piece band featuring a full horn section and some of the best players from across the USA.  The band includes players from Georgia, Michigan and Florida. They play tropical events across the US and  have played on several cruises across the Central American/Caribbean nations.

They have music from two CDs currently available for sale and downloads on the major streaming platforms like Spotify & Apple Music.

Website: www.jimasbell.com

Check Out His Songs On SPOTIFY with the links below:

800 Miles Away
Anything Añejo
Seven Mile Bridge

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Chris Bellamy

April 2022

Chris Bellamy

Chris Bellamy…Performing Artist, Songwriter, Recording Producer, Master Guitar Player, Studio Engineer, Music Career Consultant and Owner at Chris Bellamy Publishing. Chris is a signed Artist at Silver Buckle Records in Fort Worth, Texas. That’s a lot of hats to wear! Add to that, one hundred and fifty plus dates a year, where he is playing live gigs which he books himself! Mostly, his shows are in the Southeastern United States in places where folks like to hang out! “South Florida and the Florida Keys, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and in his home state, North Carolina.” It is here in these places that you can find Chris Bellamy doing what he does best. Having fun, loving what he’s doing and bringing smiles to the people’s faces that he performs for!

He has eight Albums containing one hundred songs. Ninety of them were written by the man himself! Then there is his “cover repertoire” which in itself is vast and is committed to memory. You will see no song books or I-pad scrollers on stage with Chris Bellamy! He knows his music! He’s been doing it for over thirty years!

Recently, Chris Bellamy has topped the radio charts with his Outlaw Country/Florida Lifestyle, latest album, “Bubbafied”, with 5#1’s hits on New Music Weekly’s STS Radio charting service as well as Root’s Music Reporting and others. The song “Bubbafied” went #1 in August of 2014. “Bubbafied” stayed at #1 for 5 weeks! Shortly after that, in January of 2015, “Queen of the Everglades” went #1 and stayed #1 for 3 weeks. In March of 2015 his song “Your Guitar” went #1 for a little over 4 weeks! As of November 1st, Chris had his 4th #1 song of off Jerry Reed’s “Amos Moses” with longtime friends Bobby Russell and Jack Ketner accompanying. In Fall of 2016, Chris’s song, “I Remember” went #1 on Country Radio as well. As of April 5th, 2018, Chris’s song “Rear View Mirror” of off his album, “Life in Beach Town” is at #3 expected to hit #1 in the next few weeks! Chris Bellamy gets substantial radio play on Country, Jazz, the newly emerging Trop-rock radio genre as well as “Live” music NPR broadcast and Bluegrass stations.

But there is more! For over twenty five years, when he wasn’t playing the guitar, he has been known as “Captain Chris Bellamy”. “United States Coast Guard Certified Captain for Hire”. This guy is the real deal! A back country Saltwater fishing guide in south Florida as well as an airboat guide in the Garcia Lake, East Marsh, Blue Cypress Swamp, St. John’s River water shed marsh area and a lot of places we’re not going to mention here because he is one of the few folks that knows where these “spots” are! Areas of Florida such as Fellsmere, Yeehaw Junction, River Ranch and the Everglades! “All areas of wilderness that you need a confident man to go with, if you’re gonna’ do it!” Captain Chris laughs, “been doing it for years! I ain’t lost nobody yet”! He smiles and says, “North Carolina is a great place”! “It has many civilized places to fish”, as he kind of looks off in the distance. “I know where they are and when to go”. But for Captain Chris, the Florida swamps hold the real adventure!

Chris Bellamy’s music chronicles a life of pure energy! “His lyrics are about folks he’s met and some he ain’t!” Legendary Moonshiners, Skiffers, Gator Hunters, men considered to be Kings of the Offshore world. Relationships, Love, passion and pain. “The life blood of his music comes from the life he’s led!” It’s all in there waiting to be heard by you! Jump in, the waters fine!
Check out Chris Bellamy  on his  website, Facebook page and on YouTube:
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Robin Tricker

March 2022

Robin Tricker

Robin Tricker is a passionate songwriter, ukulele lover, and musical chameleon. More than just your typical hip, east coast girl. Robin is a multi-layered songwriter intent on driving a catchy hook into your head. Don’t let the curly hair and ukulele fool you, this Jersey girl can sing. If Rock, Country & Pop had a curly haired baby it would be Robin Tricker. Her more personal songs pack a strong punch, and as one of her songs says, she is “one part sugar & one part cayenne!” If Robin was a musical drink she would be somewhere between a Pina Colada, and a shot of Jack!

​Once a professional dancer, Robin has featured in national TV commercials, and was also a featured dancer on a late night TV dance show presented by Sofia Vergara.  

​Now a thriving singer songwriter, Robin's passion for the ukulele on which she writes, and performs most of her songs is clear for all to see. Of course beach songs sit perfectly on the ukulele, but she also wrote the haunting ‘The Love Letter’ on this beautifully diverse instrument. The Love Letter, with lyrics written by the late Blaze Starr who starred alongside Paul Newman in the major motion picture ‘Blaze’ was artfully crafted by Robin onto a ukulele written melody that evokes Blaze’s deep country roots. 

​Robin has for the forth time been nominated for ‘Best Female Vocalist of the Year’, and 2020 was the first year she was nominated for the 'Horizon Award' at the annual TRMA’s. She is also on the ‘Ones to Watch’ list for the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

Her live shows are infectious and entertaining, with songs about everything from beaches to love triangles. Robin finds song ideas within her ordinary life, and sends them off into the world to be listened to.

Her 12 track album ‘Salt Water Happy’ produced at Sonic Boom Studios by the uber talented Anthony Krizan formerly of The Spin Doctors is out now! It contains 3 number one TropRock 40 songs. Robin's songs are getting Radio Airplay all around the world, and making people dance in their bathing suits! 

Check out Robin Tricker on her website, Facebook page and on YouTube:

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Bryton Stoll

February 2022

Bryton Stoll
The Land Locked Sailor

Some of my favorite memories are of sitting around a campfire on a beach in Kansas while my dad played the guitar and sang. The moonlight, the stars, and the fire all danced together on the water, while the rest of us danced on the sand.

There was some country, a little classic rock, and a whole lot of Jimmy Buffett. Years later, when I picked up my own guitar, I could feel all those influences come through me in the music I played and the stories I told.

Whether it’s a song about life, love, or the lack of, I want to take listeners to their own place where worries fade and solutions become more clear. I may not be able to make problems disappear, but as the Landlocked Sailor I do know how to find a beach, even in the middle of Kansas!

Check out Bryton Stoll on his website, Facebook page and on YouTube:

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Jimmy Parrish

January 2022

Jimmy Parrish

A native Floridian and long-time Jacksonville resident, Jimmy’s been performing both as a solo act and with his band for nearly thirty years. After forming the Ocean Waves Band in 2000, his goal was to entertain audiences throughout the southeast with an island style tropical vibe.

Armed with a combination of acoustic rock heavily influenced by the music of Jimmy Buffett, along with his love for the ocean and time spent in the islands, Jimmy helped pave the way for what would be an up-and-coming musical genre now known as ‘Trop Rock’.

In 2008, Kenny Chesney’s management group hosted a nationwide contest to find the Next Big Star, which Jimmy and his band won in the northeast Florida region. As a result, they were awarded the opportunity to open for Chesney at the Jacksonville Memorial Arena later that year. It was quite a thrill indeed, Jimmy boasts. “We got to play rock stars for a night in front of nearly 15,000 people!”
Check out Jimmy Parrish on his website, Facebook page and on YouTube:

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Loren Davidson

December 2021

Loren Davidson

Since 2001, Loren has been bringing fun times to waterfront bars, sunset sails, parties and special events of all sizes from California to Key West. Loren's melodic voice, acoustic guitar work, musical style, and "keep it fun" attitude toward his performances inspire and encourage his audiences to escape from stress and enjoy the moment. His music is perhaps best described as "coastal Americana," a virtual vacation to the paradise in everybody's minds, bringing smiles to audience faces.

As a performer, songwriter, and recording artist, Loren is the perfect addition to your entertainment schedule, party, or corporate event anyplace in Florida or surrounding areas.

If you enjoy music by artists like Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, and John Prine, you'll enjoy Loren's music.

You can also find him on:
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Marty Nickel

October / November  2021

Marty Nickel

Marty Nickel is a singer songwriter living in Amelia Island. 
His  influences come from Jimmy Buffett to Bob Marley and his style is a mix of acoustic americana, folk and tropical music. 
Having won honorable mention in "American Songwriter' magazine for his writing abilities he has put out six CDs and is working on his seventh. From ballads to beach music his songs are an eclectic mix of music.

Check out his website at: https://martynickel.com/home
You can also find him on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marty.nickel
 





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Darby Ledbetter

September 2021

Darby Ledbetter

Darby is an Emmy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter and Retired Army Veteran. He's entertained audiences all over the world. 

Darby believes his experiences in the military and service to his country has made him a better songwriter and a more passionate performer.

Darby is a highly versatile entertainer that will bring excitement to any event. His unique brand of country soul provides a down to earth story delivered in both song and performance.

Check out his website at: https://darbyledbetter.com/
You can also find him on:
You can also find his music on Soundcloud at:
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Greg Dillard

July / August 2021

Greg Dillard

Greg has over 25 years of musical experience as a performer and singer/songwriter. He has been nominated for numerous awards by the Artists Music Guild, Mississippi Music Foundation, and the Trop Rock Music Association for his solo albums, “Trapped in Paradise Again” (2013) and “A Better Life” (2016). Greg has traveled all over the Midwest and Southeast United States performing at festivals, weddings, house shows, restaurants/bars, and other various venues ranging from San Antonio, TX down to Key West, FL. Greg has also performed over seas for private events in Mexico and Aruba.

    Greg studied music and honed his craft at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, MS where he performed in several choral scholarship groups as well as Campus Country. He has also performed in several of the area's popular bands throughout the years including Undertow, Bliss, and Busted Screen Door. 

Check out his website at: https://gregdillard.com/home
You can also find him on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiGdyE678s-4Xd-qROuS7rQ/featured
You can also find his music on any of the streaming platforms. (iTunes, Spotify, etc)

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Dani Hoy & Chris Rehm - The Shanty Hounds

June / July 2021

Dani Hoy & Chris Rehm
The Shanty Hounds

The Shanty Hounds are Dani Hoy and Key West Chris Rehm. Professional performing musicians and songwriters separately, the two are a blast as a duo. Highly entertaining, they perform a wide variety of songs to please any crowd. Dani Hoy’s voice often attracts passerby from the street while Chris Rehm’s guitar skills keep them riveted. What you’ll hear is a variety of unique cover songs and originals played expertly and entertainingly.

The Hounds perform a generational mix of Americana favorites from a variety of artists including: Van Morrison, The Grateful Dead, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, The Allman Brothers Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, Cindy Lauper, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Elton John, John Prine, Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown, The Eagles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Kenny Chesney and many more popular favorites.

Short Bio:
Key West Chris Rehm has been published in Nashville for 21 years, fronted his own blues band in Miami, FL, and has played in the Key West Songwriter’s Festival for several years. Dani Hoy has three original recordings and serious vocal chops having come from a musical background in her home town of Baltimore, MD. Together they’ve been playing as a duo since 2013 and have developed a worldwide following.

Venues
Currently you can catch The Shanty Hounds at their regular gigs in Key West. They can be experienced each week at Two Friends Patio Restaurant Thursdays from 11:30am to 2:30pm and from 7-10pm Sundays and Rick’s Bar on Tuesdays from 3-7pm You can also catch them at a variety of venues and events throughout Key West and the Lower Keys. Their schedule is on easily found at TheShantyHounds.com/calendar.

Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Jamie Trent

May 2021

Jamie Trent

Jamie Trent is a singer/songwriter out of Lynchburg, Va with a serious Coastal Condition.  

Many of the songs he writes and records are about the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  

His passion for this area is very evident with songs like, “The Outer Banks and You”, “The Outer Banks Of Blue”, ‘The Outer Banks of Caroline” and “Destination Ocracoke”. 

Jamie is also broke the Top 90 on the Nashville Music Row Charts recently, with a song called, “Throwbacks and Keepers”. This song also draws its inspiration from the Outer Banks, specifically the Avalon Pier and all the times he spent their growing up.  

Another passion of Jamie’s is his volunteer work with the Non-Profit Organization, Songwriting With:Soldiers. This organization pairs active duty, veterans and their family’s who suffer from PTSD and other traumatic brain injuries with professional songwriters. SongwritingWith:Soldiers uses songwriting as a catalyst for positive change. They offer participants a unique way to tell their stories, rebuild trust, release pain, and forge new bonds.

Jamie’s Music can be found on Itunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora and all the other streaming sites. You can also learn more about Jamie on his Facebook Songwriter Page, “Jamie Trent/Songwriter”


Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=Jamie%20Trent%2F%20Songwriter




Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Tim Campbell

March / April 2021

Tim Campbell

Tim Campbell is  the lead singer and plays acoustic guitar In his band The Tropical Attitudes Band .

Tim was born and raised in Virginia and he embraces the Margaritaville lifestyle and loves to perform trop rock music every chance he gets.

A singer/songwriter, his songs "Landshark ", "Salt" and "Saltwater Playground" are currently playing on several trop rock radio stations.

Who are The Tropical Attitude Band ?
We're a group of guys who like to get out there and relive that tropical vacation experience every chance we get.
We love tiki bars, warm weather and playing the style of music that brings back great memories and makes new ones.

We're finally getting back to the business of fun and we're finally playing some gigs for live audiences and we appreciate seeing you guys in person. We'll be adding dates as things start to open up so please be patient and we'll keep our schedule up to date so you'll know when and where we'll be! We can't wait to see you!

Tim Campbell is a proud member of the Trop Rock Music Association as an Academy Member.

Here Is Where You Can Find Tim Campbell






Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Isabella Stefania

February / March 2021

Isabella Stefania

In the life of country singer/songwriter, Isabella Stefania there is never a dull moment and that’s just the way she likes it. Though she’s grown up on the outskirts of the “Windy City”, Chicago, Illinois, Isabella is a country girl at heart. She’s got a taste for adventure that draws her to the great outdoors but, whether she’s riding ATV’s with family and friends, scuba diving the beautiful green waters of the Caribbean or watching a beautiful sunset the one constant is her music.​​​​

Her sound, an original blend she’s dubbed "Island-Country", not only conveys her music style but exemplifies the natural beauty and easy going spirit that is Isabella. Though she’s just getting started, her rapidly growing fan base indicates great promise for the future. Her original song, co-written and produce by Doug Kahan, “Love’s Not Like That” is receiving great reviews and leaving her fans begging for more. 

Isabella’s love for performance began as a toddler. As a dancer, she felt at home on stage and also experienced the joy and excitement of pleasing her audience. Isabella worked diligently and became very accomplished as a dancer and later as a volleyball player. Sadly, an injury all but ended her days of dancing and volleyball but, her love of music was there to fill the void. 

Isabella focused her attention on learning guitar, writing and improving her vocals. Her hard work paid off when a family friend referred her to Bernard Porter, Founder and President of PCG Universal in Nashville, Tennessee. Porter invited her to attend PCG’s annual summer bootcamp so she and her biggest fans, her parents, made the trip to Nashville. Porter witnessed Isabella’s talent firsthand and was eager to begin molding this incredible piece of clay. Isabella was invited to attend the elite development program at PCG as an emerging artist and so began the process of uncovering her underlying potential. 
“She’s exactly what we look for in an artist, the whole package, truly talented. Her sound is really refreshing and new. She’s got a great voice, strong writing potential, a hard worker and she’s beautiful inside and out. Isabella is a pleasure to work with and I know she’s got what it takes to achieve great success in this industry,” comments Porter. 
Isabella began working with Porter and his team of coaches and providers in 2016 and her progress has been remarkable. Having earned the privilege, she recorded her first single, as well as, her first music video, directed by award-winning film directors, Michael Stryker and Josh Stever for “Love’s Not Like That” and continues to develop her skills as a singer/songwriter with monthly trips to Nashville and performing every chance she gets.

No one knows what the future holds but, one thing is certain, Isabella’s love and skill for making music will continue growing With that, her desire for more adventures and the ability to help make the world a better place will be fulfilled. As she likes to say, “Life is not meant to be lived in one spot. Ships in the harbor are safe but, that isn’t what ships are made for.” 
With her undeniable talent, strong work ethic, natural beauty, unwavering passion and a fresh, new sound all her own, Isabella Stefania is sailing for uncharted territory…wind in her hair, sun on her face, songs dancing in her head like stars on the water. 

Isabella would like her music to influence all ages whether it's a feel-good sing-along tune or one that speaks to the heart of her beliefs. Her devotion is to being authentic and true to herself and being a positive role model for young women. 

Whether she's deep beneath the waters of the Caribbean or riding cross-country on a Harley one thing is for certain, there’ll be a song taking shape in her head and we’ll soon be singing along to another easy-going country classic.

Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Beth Travers

January 2021

Beth Travers

Beth Travers—born to adventurers and sailors—was sailing Nantucket Sound before she could run. As a wandering musician Beth is still a lover of Mother Ocean and combines the grooves of calypso and rock with the fun of Trop Rock and country into her own Beach-Flavored style of Coastal Americana.
With her CDs reflecting surf music, western swing, Trop Rock & country, her grooves are driven by thumping bass & move from shredding electric guitar to calypso, steel pans and steel guitars, all ringing out themes of escape to the Caribbean and of Happiness found in the Waves of your favorite coastline. 
An active Parrot Head herself, Beth is seen playing beach bars and tiki bars and any place where people congregate to listen and party-down while she plays her own originals with a girl-Buffett kind of style & attitude… warming her fans & phriends in ANY latitude from New York to Minnesota; Arizona to Switzerland… and Nashville, Tennessee, but always landing in Florida to soak up enough sunshine to fuel the next ride!
As a musician Beth has played with many artists, and will be glad to pop-a-top on a dark brew—beer or coffee—and sit with you and drop names of Nashville greats she has known and played with; as a vocalist Beth has led bands & has sung on literally tons of recordings including legends like George Jones and Ray Stevens.
But… as a soloist, Beth has finally found her true voice—She’s having the time of her life delivering Trop Rock songs and Parrot Head phun to her new family and tribe. Her sultry voice and quirky sense of humor combined with her strong songwriting skills, are wowing audiences with a unique entertainment experience. 
With her second CD project “Happiness Comes In Waves” flying high, Beth is booking a 2021 tour doing house concerts, playing Parrot Head events, Buffett sing-alongs on street corners in foreign lands, and playing at “anything Tiki”. Come see her and she’ll have you hollering “Beach Blanket Betty” & “La, La, La-ing” in perfect harmony about how much YOU need the Sunshine! So—Fins to the left, Fins to the right… “Beach Me, Baby!” & Fins up!
For Booking: bethtravers@att.net or 813-300-6085
My record label: MFG Tropical a division of MFG Records Nashville: https://mfgrecordsllc.com www.facebook.com/musicforgrownupsnashville 
“Hey Y’all, my music is available everywhere, but if you still collect CDs, please call, text or email me directly and I’ll send it to you personally! Listed below is where you can stream it easily!
Personal YouTube Chanel: videos—PLEASE Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9FPxBkFEZP40o5NNfVT_A 




Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Johnny Russler

December 2020

Johnny Russler

Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band combine the sounds of Trop Rock, Reggae, Surf, and Calypso by pouring great original music along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Zac Brown Band, Paul Simon, Sublime, Beach Boys, and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes!

From steel pans to strong percussion, to driving bass and skanking guitars, the Beach Bum Band has a fun and danceable sound that appeals to all ages. 

Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band has been throwing beach parties to enthusiastic crowds to venues from Nebraska to Rhode Island, from Minnesota to Key West, from community festivals to college campuses to Parrothead gatherings at Alpine Valley, Tweeter Center, and Target Center as the pre-show entertainment for Jimmy Buffett concerts, and even on stage several times with Buffett as his backup band. 

The Beach Bum Band has been performing with Jimmy Buffett for his charity appearances in the Eastern U.S. as part of his Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant openings since 2003. The Beach Bums have performed favorites such as "Margaritaville", "Five O?Clock Somewhere", "Fins", and "Volcano" on stage with Buffett himself. The Beach Bum Band has also headlined for other Cheeseburger in Paradise openings without Buffett, and so far The Beach Bum Band, Buffett and Cheeseburger in Paradise have collectively raised over $400,000 for charity at these events. 

The Beach Bum Band has provided the pre-show entertainment for the Buffett tour from 2002 through 2006 at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin, Tweeter Center in Illinois, Target Center in Minneapolis and Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Beach Bums have also been invited for repeat appearances at Margaritaville in Key West. 

The Beach Bum Band appeals to Parrotheads everywhere! The warm weather and island themes parallel much of the ambience that "Parrotheads" enjoy, but The Beach Bum Band is NOT a "Jimmy Buffett tribute band". The song list will certainly include plenty of Buffett favorites as well as music from Bob Marley, Zac Brown Band, Sublime, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker and many others including some of The Beach Bums originals, offering variety and entertainment for everyone who enjoys warm weather.

Check Out His Website At:
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Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Raven Cooper

NOVEMBER 2020

Raven Cooper

Raven was born in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas raised by her Grandmother Maria Gloria Luna Cooper. Raven was a State Champion swimmer from the ages 9-14. Some people say she could swim before she could even walk.

Her Grandmother and her Uncles Edmond & Thomas introduced her to the theater, ballet and rock and roll music in the late 80's. 
They bought  Raven her first guitar and she played that guitar everyday until it fell apart.

Raven left home as soon as she could and headed straight to Memphis and started playing out on Beale Street eventually making her way to the Keys in early 2000 where she is now a regular at Schooner Wharf and she is very grateful to the owners and everyone that has been so supportive during these crazy times.

Raven Cooper is a favorite local musician – a talented guitar player and singer with a wide range of vocal styles. Raven's diverse singing ability rivals an earthy Janis Joplin, orchestral Julie Andrews and bluesy Billy Holiday. Playing an eclectic mix of jazz, country, blues, and more, Raven has something for everyone in the place. Her interaction with the audience is always a spontaneous experience and amusing fun!

Going To Be Down In Key West And Want To Know Where Raven Is Performing Check Out:


Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month B-Man & Mi-Shell

OCTOBER 2020

B-Man & MI-Shell

Brian Fields & Michelle Tafoya, who go by the band name B-Man & mi-Shell, live the island life in Key West, Florida. Many know them from their previous band "B-Man & The MizzBeeHavens" that Brian formed when they lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

B-Man & mi-Shell are a husband and wife music duo who write, produce, perform and share their music both nationally and internationally. In an article by “The Florida Weekly” they stated, “Their chemistry on and off stage looks perfectly natural, just like a proper rock n’ roll couple should, like Sonny and Cher or Johnny and June Cash.

B-Man & mi-Shell’s music is influenced by many past and present artists that include Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, John Prine, Steve Earle, Kenny Chesney just to name a few. They play a wide assortment of music to include Rock, Country Rock, Beach Country, Country, Blues, Jazz and Americana. They have had many refer to their music as a “Nautical Americana” style sound.    

B-Man & mi-Shell enjoy living in their new home in Key West. Such a wonderful community of people… the “One Human Family” as many refers to it…and in their view the “Gateway to the Caribbean”!

B-Man & mi-Shell are available for barbeques, house parties, club activity parties or special events. They do love to travel and entertain throughout the Florida Keys, upper Florida, as well as Nationwide. They would love to come and be a part of your fun and hope to see you at one of their next gig. Drop an email and let them know if you have an event you would like B-Man & mi-Shell to be a part of your entertainment.

Check them out at: https://bmmbhz.com/home

Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Erica Sunshine Lee

September 2020

Erica Sunshine Lee

Country Music Singer/Songwriter and Nashville Recording Artist Erica Sunshine Lee has earned the reputation of "Hardest Working Woman in Country Music” due to her uncompromising work ethic, established during her up-bringing in northeast Georgia. Musically, Erica’s new album “Buried Treasure” is reminiscent of a female Jimmy Buffett that sweeps you away with a feel-good pop-country vibe and will have you singing along, wishing you were sipping a mojito in paradise. With her captivating songs and a truly engaging personality, Erica travels the world, gaining new fans in every city, state and country she plays in. She draws crowds in with her unfiltered tunes such as "Chunky Dunk", "Karma," "Taking The High Road", and "Drinking and Praying.

Sunshine has scored 2 top 80 singles, 3 top 10 singles in Europe, in the US, and 1 top 20 single in Australia.“This is the kind of authentic music country DJ’s have been asking for,” says Nashville’s Al Brock. DJ's all across Europe and the states are raving about Sunshine’s “infectious and catchy hooks. This songbird holds nothing back, and brings a gallop of energy with her true country roots shining. She also puts her heart and soul in each ballad.”  

A prolific songwriter who has penned songs recorded by dozens of Nashville artists, including Mark Bray, the late Alabama Outlaw Legend Wayne Mills, Thomas Fountain (Recent Georgia Country’s Male Artist of the Year, The Viper Creek Band (Australia’s hottest new country band), Preston Summerville and more. Sunshine has shared the stage with legends Maren Morris, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Tommy Tutone, John Michael Montgomery, Randy Houser, David Allan Coe, David Nail, Brett Eldredge, Cam, Jack Ingram and more.  

Erica Sunshine Lee has toured the US with Australian Band, “Turk Tresize” & “The Graysmiths”, recorded background vocals on his latest album “SOUL CASINO” which also featured the singer Brittany Howard from The Alabama Shakes. 

Erica Sunshine Lee is making music that is affecting people worldwide with heartfelt songs of redemption like “Drinking and Praying," faith motivating tracks like "Mustard Seed" and "Jesus and Georgia" and songs of healing like "Briars to Ferns." Of course, the Georgia Gypsy rocks it up in party anthems like “Drunker” and never ceases to bring the clever humor like in “Karma, which she states is "an even bigger bitch than you." Download ESL’s songs @ iTunes, Amazon, Spotify or order your signed copy from www.EricaSunshineLee.com/Store
Check Out Erica At
https://www.ericasunshinelee.com/

Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Donny Brewer

August 2020

Donny Brewer

Donny Brewer is a Central Texas born and bred multi-instrumentalist with over 30 years experience entertaining crowds in all genres in all parts of the world. Though he has been writing and recording Trop Rock all his life, he was not discovered until 2012 after releasing his first of four beach and escapism themed albums, Live Like Jimmy Buffett. 

He’s since won 22 Trop Rock Music Association and People’s Choice awards for his music including Entertainer Of The Year 3 years running.

He’s now on tour full time living in a Winnebago with his wife Michelle playing everything from solo house concerts to large festival shows with his 7 piece band the Dock Rockers, combining Trop Rock with all his earlier blues, rock, country and R&B influences.

Donny continues to write and record new material while on the road and now hosts events, trips and festivals, including the annual Karavan to Keys and Mexico Meltdown among others. Not to mention the cruises and trips he joins other Trop Rockers on.

 Now working on his 5th and 6th albums, he says this was the one thing he discovered:

“This is who I’ve been all along. Writing and recording island, trop rock, or whatever you wanna call it is natural for me. It’s easy. With other music, I always feelt like I could’ve written it better, or done a better production or sang it better. I was never quite happy with it, ya know. With this music it’s like gravy. I hardly ever do a second vocal take. And it’s like there’s no rules. If I wanna throw in a goofy percussion part or change styles I can do that. It’s my music. It makes me happy. It makes me feel good. And hopefully it’ll do that for other folks too. That would just be the icing on the cake…or the…lime on the margarita, or something!”

With the kids both college graduates, there’s no limit to where Donny will take his Trop Rock, literally and figuratively, but one thing’s for sure, it’s gonna be fun!

Check Out Donny At: https://donnybrewer.com/

Beach Buddah Coffee - Trop Rock Artist Of The Month Boomer Blake

June & July 2020

Boomer Blake

Boomer Blake is a Singer/ Songwriter whose lyrics & stories fall into the Tropical Rock genre, but a childhood of influences the likes of Billy Joel, James Taylor, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, and the Doobie Brothers means his musical arrangements can span a wide range of rhythms and styles! 

Boomer was raised in Northern New Jersey not far from the hometowns of some of the greats like Sinatra, Frankie Valli, Bon Jovi, even Eddie Rabbit! Growing up, he took every chance to sing or perform that came his way. He studied music from public school through college, and performed in community theater, National choirs, theme parks and cruise ships. 

Boomer began building a Songwriting catalogue in college, but only made it a serious focus these last 10 years. His first single “Smooth Whiskey Weekend” was first played by Trop Rock DJ, Lyle Wilson on Radio A1A back in the Spring of 2016, and immediately hit the Weekly Trop 40 at #15! It topped out at #3 and stayed on the charts for 4 months till his next 2 singles “Livin’ Loose in My Barefoot Shoes” and “Escape for a Smile” took its place later that summer. 

Since then, all of Boomers songs have had places on the Weekly Trop 40, the Shore Life Radio Top 20 Most Requested, and can be heard on multiple Trop Rock oriented Radio Stations. 

Boomer can be found gigging solo along the Jersey Shore, nationally with fellow Singer/ Songwriter Danny Rosado, as a call-in guest from time to time on Tiki Man Radio, or just Livin’ Loose in his barefoot shoes with a rum drink in hand chillaxing at his favorite tiki bar! 

Check Out Boomer At: https://boomerblake.com/