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Hey BeachBums and Parrotheads,

Friday August 30 was Margaritaville Night at the Washington Nationals Baseball Park. Tim Campbell and the Tropical Attitudes kicked off everything at 5 PM just outside the stadium with lots of Buffett songs, a Kenny Chesney song or two, Brown Eyed Girl and even one of his originals that he played upon request by some BeachBum guy there named Andy.  The very same song that he played for me two years ago when he was playing in a local bar near the park on Margaritaville night for the first time. That time they had some Junior Margaritaville Ambassadors there giving away swag. When I asked him if he had any original songs he played his song "Island Time" and I began playing the song on BeachFront Radio. And then all of a sudden he starts getting gigs all over the place around town and last year played for the Nationals at the park for the first time on Margaritaville night. He's been to several Parrothead events now and is getting some serious air time on all the Trop Rock stations around the country now. Way to go Tim. . . .  He closed out the set with some great Buffett tunes including Tin Cup Chalice. Too bad his lead guitarist got stuck in traffic and actually became ill trying to get to the stadium and had to go back home. I hope he's going to be ok. So Tim offered me his ticket and I got to find out what the Diamond Club was like. Here are some pics of me hanging out with the band.

 

Also my wife, Marilyn and her son, Kevin, and my two sons, Matt and David, were able to attend with their friend Liam. We had a great time, . . . and the Nats won in crazy fashion after blowing a 5-4 lead to the Miami Marlins in the top of the ninth 6-5, they came back to win on Anthony Rendon's 2 RBI single in the bottom of the ninth.

It was a perfect night for baseball and a perfect way to win the game. . . . Go Nats.

Can't wait for next year and Margaritaville night, but why wait. . . . Next stop is Myrtle Beach and the "Throw Back Shell Beach Party" with the "Coast of Carolina Parrothead Club" on Sept 20-21.

We're looking forward to seeing all our friends there in just a couple of weeks.

 

Keep on Trop Rockin' . . . BeachBum Andy.

 

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Read The latest news from Andrew Talbot about MOTM. . .

 

Less than a week left to register. . .

 

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

 

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Announcing the new September 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 September 2019.

 

1 – James T Slater - The Hemingway

2 – Thom and Coley - Tastes Just Like Vacation

3 – Isabella Stefania - Someday Somewhere Sometime

4 – Heather Hayes - Wintertime Blues

5 – Caroline Jones - Gulf Coast Girl

 

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

This one is from our BeachFront Radio Ambassador Craig Guest reporting about a group he saw perform called The Hawthornes . . .

. . . .  At Eagleview Town Center, Exton, PA.       August 6, 2019

Kirsten & John Hawthorn are a husband & wife singer songwriter duo from Los Angeles.  They were accompanied by an excellent drummer (Matt Lucich) and base player (Eliot Lorango).

Kirsten began her solo career in 2006.  John performed with Toad the Wet Sprocket & Everclean. That is how he and Kirsten met.   Their first night out they started playing songs together.  Kirsten’s voice was a perfect fit!  Before long, they were writing songs together and they became engaged, then newlyweds.

Their CD called “Morning June” was scheduled to be released on August 9.  Kirsten was gracious and gave me a copy for Beachfront Radio.  She also signed my Trop Rock Songs Stories and Tales book (by Andy Forsyth) of singer/songwriters.

The Hawthorns opened the show with “Nobody Gives a Damn about Songs Anymore” written by John Moreland. Then, they did Rebel Road co-written by The Ladies, Kirsten, Karen Rappaport & Adrienne Thomas. Next, they did one of my favorite songs “Broken Wings”.  Kirsten has a really strong voice and the chemistry between John & Kirsten is magical.  Finally, Kirsten explained that Highway 405 made it very difficult for them to see each other when they started their relationship.  The distance was not great, but the traffic made the road impassable much of the time. Then the two sang “405”.   It was great!  They are both great songwriters.  If you get a chance to see them, do it.  It will be worth it!

Your BeachFront Radio Ambassador . . . Craig Guest

 

 

 

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.

 

* * *  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.

 

* * * 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.