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Singer/Song writer Bill Cockrell has been performing in bands since high school, even playing drums for his own high school dances. Bill went to college studying voice, music and learning to play many different instruments. It was during this drummers college life when he picked up and learned the guitar. Bill’s day job for the …

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Ramajay Intercoastal is uniquely their own, mixing Caribbean influences for an island sound full of energy. Listening to their new CD Jamboulé will lift your spirits because their songs are created with an enormous amount of positive vibes. You can’t help but feel the happiness. “Tall” Paul Bobal and Quincy Yeates are the driving forces behind …

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Sam Rainwater is someone you may have heard of, but have you actually heard his music? His fourth CD release is happening on his way to Key West, during Meeting of the Minds and even on his way back home to Arizona after the giant party in Key West. The new CD is called Cheaper …

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Singer/Songwriter Howard Livingston was Kentucky born, Indiana raised, Chicago Corporate and a Summerland Key vacationer when it all came together in his head as a song. Trop Rock Music Association multiple award winner with awards for Song, Mile Marker 24 Band, Entertainer, Album and “I Can” award for exemplary Community Service/Charity. Howard inspires his fans …

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Dave McKenney just released his newest CD entitled Back in Time, packed with 12 original songs. Dave wrote or co-wrote each song and lined up an all-star group of musicians to record the album. The title song, “Back in Time,” is a sweet ballad reminiscent of the “old days with Grandpa.” When Dave sings about …

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Singer/Songwriter Keith Sykes released his first self titled album on the Vanguard label in 1969 and never slowed down as he continues to release solo writing projects. His years as a musician are filled with stage performances and tours with various bands, but he’s always taken time to write songs. Since the late 70’s Keith …

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The Trop Rockin’ Gals have been to 30 Meeting of the Minds Parrot Head Conventions. There are over 150 gigs and events happening during the week of MOTM / Trop Rock Music Week. We wish we could see them all (and we try to see as much as we can!). Every year each of us …

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