Thom Shepherd is one of the most prolific “commercial” songwriters I know. He’s had so many other musicians record his songs, but my favorite version of all of his songs stems from hearing Thom deliver the melody and lyrics. Here he tells us about two of his best-known songs that were originally (and successfully) recorded …
Thom Shepherd
Island Fever Showcase is possibly the most anticipated Trop Rock music festival this year. Taking place over Labor Day Weekend at the Surf Ballroom, an iconic and historical Rock & Roll landmark venue. The well preserved 1950’s ocean motif, the iconic music memorabilia and it’s incredible significance in American history makes this a rare privilege …
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? …
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 …
A weekend relaxing in a pavilion over looking the beautiful Colorado river and a flowing stage of talent. Lone Star Luau 2 is hosted by the trop-country duo Thom and Coley Shepherd in Marble Falls, Texas. The large indoor listening hall allowed for acoustic sounds and jam sessions to fill the air. A real Texas …
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 …
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, …