I have to admit that I’m biased. Pardi Gras is most definitely my favorite Trop Rock event. Yes, it’s in the middle of January and there have been a few years when it's been chilly. In 2012, my husband wore his ski gear on the first night, but by the Saturday Street Party, it was just fine. Weather aside, this is the annual Trop Rock event that embodies the feel of family. Trop … [Read more...] about Pardi Gras 2020 – Always a Great Time
Pirates & Poets
Pirates & Poets Songwriters Invitational Keeps Growing
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 grown, the venue has become larger and the array of musical talent … [Read more...] about Pirates & Poets Songwriters Invitational Keeps Growing
The Sounds of Trop Rock at Pardi Gras 2018
Trop Rock comes in many sounds and styles that transfer us to a warmer place in time to escape weather, work or reality for awhile. Pardi Gras music line-up gives us trop rockin’ parrot heads the opportunity to mingle in with the New Orleans Bourbon Street music life.Perfect music venue for Danny Rosado performing his gulf coast style of music in the Orleans Grapevine Wine … [Read more...] about The Sounds of Trop Rock at Pardi Gras 2018
Congratulations 2016 Trop Rock Music Award Winners
The 9th annaul Trop Rock Music Association Awards were held during the 25th annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West, FL. We congratulate all the nominees and winners!(Note: Trop Rockin' Magazine is not associated with the Trop Rock Music Association Awards)Artist AwardsMusician: John Patti John Patti is the steel drums super star of Trop Rock and is sought out … [Read more...] about Congratulations 2016 Trop Rock Music Award Winners
Created by Two Best Friends, “Pirates & Poets” Showcases Trop Rock
Pirates & Poets True Friends Jon Boy (Jon Burns) and Dammit Earl (Earl Sanders) are a match made in heaven. Inseparable best friends who met at a Jimmy Buffett concert pre-party in Arkansas over 10 years ago. Six months later, they met again when attending the annual Pardi Gras event in New Orleans and the rest is history.... as they say.Over the next decade each move … [Read more...] about Created by Two Best Friends, “Pirates & Poets” Showcases Trop Rock