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Hey BeachBums and Parrotheads,

 

Be sure to listen to our interview with John Knapp who was the Sound Engineer for the Big Burrito Radio show in Romeoville, Illinois around the Chicago area. For most of his career he was a Helicopter Instructor and Pilot flying around celebrities and Football players like Walter Payton. He also has a great story about the Surf Ball Room where Buddy Holly gave his last performance.

Being a huge Jim Morris fan we will be playing some Jim Morris songs throughout the interview that John asked me to play. The interview can be heard . . . . exclusively right here . . . . . 

on BeachFront Radio this Tuesday, Aug 20, at 7 PM EST, then again on Wed Aug 21 at 1 PM. And Finally on Thurs at 9 AM and 8 PM.

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Read The latest news from Andrew Talbot. . .

 

Scroll down to the MOTM News in the Events Section of this page a few pages down.

 

 

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I hope you were able to catch the recent interview with the singer/songwriter Heather Hayes from Nashville. She talked about her songwriting, music career and  the songs she has written about on her new CD "Hideaway".  She co-wrote the songs with ACM Award winning songwriter Judy Rodman.

The songs she has written are a wonderful blend of styles, a little Trop Rock Beachy, a little Jazzy, Honky Tonky, Gospel, Swing and definitely Country. And her tribute song to Soldier's Wives is especially powerful.

 

 

Her website is: www.heatherhayesband.com

Her email is: heatherhayesmusicbooking@gmail.com

Facebook is: Heather Hayes Singer/Songwriter

She is also on all Music Outlets like CD Baby and is now included in the BeachFront Music Hut. But the songs you can download only directly from her website.

 

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Announcing the new August 2019 Trop5 countdown list. Catch the airing of the countdown every Monday (9 PM EST), Tues (5 AM. downunder listeners), Wed (2 PM), Fri (10 AM) and Sat (4 PM) with a new show each month.

Trop5 Countdown for August 2019.

 

1 – Caroline Jones - Gulf Coast Girl

2 – Johnny Russler - Bone Fishing

3 – Donny Brewer - This Beer is Making Me Awesome

4 – Isabella Stephanie - High Time

5 – Sunny Jim w/John Patti - I'm Working Down Here

 

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Our new feature is an editorial by one of our BeachFront Radio Ambassadors.  

This one is from BeachBum Andy reporting from Put-In-Bay, Ohio and the last PHlocking of the PHaithful on June 6-8, 2019.

On June 6-8, 2019 . . . . was the last Phlocking of the Phaithful in Put-In-Bay, Ohio has now come and gone. A happy and sad ending to a 25 year run of the second longest running Parrothead Event that isn’t MOTM. Everyone attending had a great time and even the few first timers for the last time there really enjoyed the festivities. The Jam Band sessions on Friday and Saturday night were the biggest hit with all or most of the musicians up on stage and just having a blast entertaining us.  Johnny Rodriguez and his guitar were a big hit both evenings. And he topped it off with his rendition of “The Pinball Wizard” all I can say is WOW.

Jerry Diaz got things going on Thursday and Latitude, Tom and Michelle Becker put on a great show. Then the music continued the rest of the weekend with John Reno, Don Middlebrook, Johhny Rodriguez, and coming out of retirement K.D. Moore and the always entertaining Corn Beef Curry.  Pam Fortner and Earl Barnhardt from the Tropical Isles in New Orleans were unable to attend but their Hand Grenades were still a real bomb, I mean blast, I mean a really Big Hit.  

 

Then on Sunday Dennis King, aka DKtheDJ of the TRMA Award winning “Island Time” show ran the Sunday open mic for anyone to come up and do a few songs. Oh yeah I did a couple of songs too including the John Prine song “You Got Gold”. 

 

We’ll see you somewhere around the country at one of the next Phlockings if not, then at MOTM for sure.

 

Take care and keep it kewl. . .  BeachBum Andy

 

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Welcome to our latest Sponsor - - -

The Colebrookdale Railroad !!!  

Website: colebrookdalerailroad.com    or click HERE

 

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to travel on a train back in time to when the country was being explored by our early pioneers?

 

 

Experience the wonder and splendor of the bygone era of the Titanic (1900 to 1916) aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad. Travel Through Pennsylvania's Secret valley, enjoy a five star meal, listen to the grand piano, or sip a specialty cocktail as the train crosses tall timber trestles and deep rock cuts on one of the northeast's most scenic journeys unspoiled by time. The Colebrookdale's Secret Valley looks much the same today as it would to the iron-willed pioneers who first ventured along its cold, rushing creeks three centuries ago. Santa trains, foliage trains, and a host of special events make the Colebrookdale Railroad perfect for making lasting memories.

 

Visit colebrookdalerailroad.com and book your trip today for the adventure of a lifetime into the past. 

Read more about this unique Train Adventure in Pennsylvania's Secret valley aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad right HERE.

 

 

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Inspirational Isle is back !!! and will air every Sunday.

Tiki Thom brings you songs of Life, Love and Inspiration to reflect upon and maybe allow you to slow down and not take life at such a hectic pace.

It can be heard every Sunday at 11 AM amd 8 PM EST, exclusively on BeachFront Radio - - -

 

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A new exciting TROP ROCK movie was premiered in Key West during MOTM 2018 at the Key West Movie Theatre. Click the poster below to get all the details about the movie and how to get the DVD. The creator and director of the movie Todd Norwood was at MOTM to showcase the premier of the movie. The turnout was great and the response was fantastic, many people bought the DVD and many more were purchased throughout MOTM at the mini-mart and other events, like the BeachFront Radio Welcome party where Todd announced the premier and sold DVDs.

 

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The release date for the Digital download of the movie is Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  Amazon Prime is the only outlet so far. More will be announced when they are available and all the links will be posted right here very soon.

Here is the link, bit.ly/ctslaunch or click HERE

 

Email Todd Norwood directly to order a DVD or any other specifics of the Digital version, etc.

email: info@islandtimefilm.com

website: islandtimefilm.com

DVDs can be purchased directly from Todd by emailing him.

 

* * * Note: currently the DVDs are on back order as the first release has SOLD OUT.

 

 

 

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Please Welcome the newest addition to our Ambassador family  -  - -

Fred McFarlin and his wife Georgia McFarlin -

 

Fred is a longtime fan and supporter of Trop Rock, whose connection to BeachFront Radio goes back to an early friendship with founder DJ Jeff Allen. Past BFR fans may remember him from shows like "Trop Rock Artist Spotlight" and "Trop Rockin' Live" - which earned him a Trop Rock Music Award nomination for Radio Show of the Year. he lives in Atlanta with his wife and fellow Trop Rock fan, Georgia McFarlin. Together they operate the Trop Rock and Parrot Head friendly travel agency. "Travel by Georgia".

 

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Would you be interested in being a BeachFront Radio Ambassador?

 

email us at:   andy@beachfrontradio.com

 

Go to the BeachFront Ambassador section to see who our BeachFront Ambassadors are and learn a little bit more about them. And what being a BeachFront Radio Ambassador is all about.

Click HERE to go to the Ambassador page.

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We would like to welcome our latest Sponsors and fine additions to the Tropical Mall. This one in the Jewelry section.

Tradewinds Galleria

on the Island of St.Thomas in Red Hook.

Tradewinds Galleria is happy to offer you an amazing variety of the finest jewelry in the Caribbean. Caribbean Hook Bracelets in a variety of styles, in silver, gold and twotone.

Visit our Tropical Mall page HERE to see more and then go to their website and see all they have to offer and place your order for the finest Caribbean Jewelry at prices you cannot beat in any other store in the island.

 

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And this one is in the Lifestyle section HERE.

Youngevity and the products 90 For Life and Rebound. For healthy living and added energy check out Rebound to keep you going whether involved in a sporting activity or just working hard and feeling a little run down. Rebound is the natural way to boost your energy and stamina level.

The 90 For Life vitamins and minerals provides all the nutrients your body needs to live a healthy life.  Check out the videos and go to the Youngevity web site for more information, testimonials and to buy the products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A new Trop Rock Band is on the Horizon and making waves up in the New England area of the country. The Group Bahama Mama and the Painkillers has just released 4 1/2 songs and we aired all 4 1/2 songs during the recent interview. And now have them in our regular rotation They are based in Connecticut and have only been together for about 18 months, but I foresee many years for them and I'm sure they'll start getting lots of attention at Parrot Head events soon as well.The full album of about 10 songs will be out in the weeks to come or very soon, whichever comes first.  

 

Their web site is: www.bahamaandthepainkillers.com

Their Facebook page is: Bahama Mama and the Painkillers

Their Email is: bahama mamaandthepainkillers@gmail.com

 

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A new exciting TROP ROCK movie was premiered in Key West during MOTM 2018 at the Key West Movie Theatre. Click the poster below to get all the details about the movie and how to get the DVD. The creator and director of the movie Todd Norwood was at MOTM this year.

 

* * *  On Tues, April 23 it will be on digital * * * Spotify will be one of the outlets and details on how to get it on other downloadable sources will be coming soon * * *

* * *  AND NOW ITS ON DIGITAL right HERE* * *

The release date for the Digital download of the movie is Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  Amazon Prime is the only outlet so far. More will be announced when they are available and all the links will be posted right here very soon.  

Here is the link, bit.ly/ctslaunch or click HERE

 

 

Email Todd Norwood directly to order a DVD or any other specifics of the Digital version, etc.

email: info@islandtimefilm.com

website: islandtimefilm.com

DVDs can be purchased directly from Todd by emailing him.

 

 

 

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             Be sure to check out our two latest additions to the Tropical Mall.