This year during Meeting of the Minds, I was determined to hear some new artists. I love all our “tried and true” Trop Rock musicians, and count them all as friends, but my quest was to pedal around Old Town Key West on my bicycle to hear as many new musicians as possible. Many times …

The Parrot Heads of Port Aransas were in full swing putting finishing touches on their annual fundraising event, “Wings Over Port A.” Registration was going well, the various committees were gathering donations for the silent auction and the theme was coming together nicely. Then August 25 and 26 happened and the little Texas coastal fishing, …

Who doesn’t want to sail off to the tropics and leave it all behind? If you’ve done it or ever hope to, then here is a Sailing Song playlist for the soundtrack to your adventure. In the Trop Rock genre (think Jimmy Buffett to Kenny Chesney to Bertie Higgins) , there are many songs about …

Our Trop Rock Party Songs Playlist is just what you need to get into the party mood. There are probably hundreds of songs that can fit the party vibe category (check out our Summer Songs playlist for a ton of good ones) so we’re focusing on songs that are actually about a “party.” Either looking …

  Set the tropical romantic mood this Valentine’s Day with Trop Rock music love songs. Trop Rock music isn’t only about a day at the beach or sailing away. Trop Rock artists have written many sweet ballads to playful love songs. Maybe you’ll discover a new song you love too. If you decide to purchase …

Pardi Gras #19 What makes Pardi Gras such a favorite among Trop Rock music and Parrot Head festivals? It’s the unique events within the event. Taking place in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, Pardi Gras takes the typical music festival to new levels with unique experiences for attendees. Most notably the Pardi …

What is it about the music of Dennis Davis that makes it so appealing? For those of us who love the beach, water and romance – which would include most of us! – it’s the fact these elements make up so many of his song lyric themes. Plus, much of his music is downright sexy, in …