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In 2018, 2500 fans voted in the Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice Awards! Don Middlebrook was honored as the Unsung Hero. This award was sponsored by Radio Trop Rock, owned and operated by Eric and Gina Babin. They literally are “Trop Rockin’ Across the USA,” as they travel to various music venues and events throughout …

Read More about People’s Choice “Unsung Hero” Don Middlebrook Follows Fate

The Parrot Heads of Port Aransas (PHOPA) had to halt their annual fund raiser, “Wings Over Port A” in the fall of 2017 due to that dastardly hurricane named Harvey. The members were scattered in other locales other than Port Aransas, venues and hotels were closed and the small town was still littered with debris …

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As a lover of all things tropical, you probably find that Iowa doesn’t appear on your list of places to visit very often if at all! Iowa – you say? Why would a beach loving, sun kissed, Trop Rock connoisseur like me ever be crazy enough to make a trip to the tall corn state? …

Read More about Island Fever Showcase: Truly Historic Trop Rock Event – and Here’s Why

Sharkey’s beachfront restaurant opened their doors and beach to over 400 happy sun seeking Parrot Heads at the annual Rendezvous event, hosted by the Panama City Parrot Head Club. Warm sunny days and chilly evenings allowed for games, dancing and night time romancing. Girls Inc. of Bay County is the official charity and their volunteers …

Read More about Panama City Parrot Head Club “License to Chill” Rendezvous

Jimmy Buffett has inspired so many with his island life style and lyrics Parrot Heads love to live by. Parrot Head Clubs inspire charity, social events and lasting tropical friendships. This is what makes John and Maxine White so amazing for starting an international club in a foreign country. Whitey (John White) started discussing with …

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For several years, I attended an annual music event and sat in a hotel conference room in tiny Port Aransas, Texas, listening to a trio of singer/ songwriters share songs, stories and jokes. A more intimate setting would be hard to find, perfect for the limited audience. In the last few years, the audiences have …

Read More about Pirates & Poets Songwriters Invitational Keeps Growing

If you attended the Lone Star Luau 2 recently in Marble Falls, Texas, as I did, I hope you were able to catch James Slater in a terrific performance. I sat down with him before the weekend was over and found out about his tropical upbringing and his vast list of hit songs, performed by …

Read More about Songwriter And Composer, James Slater, Talks About His Musical Journey