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Hey BeachBums and Parrotheads,

OK this is what all our BeachBums have been waiting for - - - the big announcement of the year for BeachFront Radio. Our MOTM 2021 Schedule at the Smokin' Tuna for Wed Nov 3 thru Sunday Nov 7.

 

So here goes.  First up is the Welcome Party.

 

The "BeachFront Radio Welcome to MOTM 2021 Party"

The party officially starts at 1 PM but we have some fine entertainment for the early arrivals.

12:00		Bob Banerjee
12:30		Jody Bly
1:00		Host - Tiki Thom Starkey
1:15		Jody Bly
1:30		Joe Downing
1:45		Aaron Scherz
2:00		Tim Campbell
2:15		Darby Ledbetter
2:30		Sam Rainwater
2:45		Host - Tiki Thom Starkey
3:00		Bill Crowley
3:15		Rik Ferrell
3:30		Ray Boone
3:45		John McDonald
4:00		Closing remarks

On Percussion and other acoustical instruments, Fred Quistgard.

 

Then on Thursday we continue the fun with the - -

"BeachFront Radio Special Show"

12:00	John McDonald
12:30	The Flip Flop Republic
	with Scott Nickerson on Percussion
1:00	Tiki Thom Starkey
1:45	Joe Downing
2:25	Ray Boone
2:30	Rik Ferrell
3:10	Sam Rainwater
3:15	Pirates Guitars and
	Beachfront Bars
4:00	4-4:30 PM special appearance by Jessa

On Percussion and other acoustical instruments, Fred Quistgard.

 

Friday is the Tribute show we are honored to bring you

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"The BeachFront Radio All Jim Morris Songs Tribute",

Everyone that performs will play a few favorite Jim Morris songs of yours.

John Friday may even do a request or two for you.

 

12:00	Bob Banerjee
12:45	John McDonald
1:00	Tiki Thom
1:15	Jessa
1:30	Darby Ledbetter
1:45	Rik Ferrell
2:00	John Friday
2:30	Ray Boone
2:45	Pirate Guitars and Beachfront Bars
3:00	Sam Rainwater
3:15 3:30	Bill Crowley Tim Campbell
3:45	Joe Downing

 

On Percussion and other acoustical instruments, Fred Quistgard.

 

On Saturday we are presenting the "BeachFront Radio and Friends Songwriters Showcase"

12:00	Sam Rainwater
12:10	Jessa
12:30	Joe Downing
1:00	Rik Ferrell
1:40	Sam Rainwater
1:45	The Flip Flop Republic
	with Scott Nickerson on Percussion
2:25	Jessa
2:30	Pirates Guitars and Beachfront Bars
3:10	Sam Rainwater
3:15	John McDonald

On Percussion and other acoustical instruments, Fred Quistgard.

 

Then Finally on Sunday we have a great line up again for the Trop Rock All Star show.

Its "The Smokin' Hot Trop Rock All Star Show Sunday at the Tuna" with Rob Hill as the Emcee of the show again.

Here is the list of the performers in no particular order.

The opening Hour before the Main Show will feature the following fine entertainment starting at 3 PM.

Ray Boone, Bob Banerjee and Jody Bly

The All Star Show lineup starting at 4 PM

Note: except for Rob Hill kicking it off the list is in no particular order

Rob Hill (Emcee), Donny Brewer, Thom and Coley Shepherd, Isabella Stefania, Joe Downing, John McDonald, Eric Erdman, Emile Randale. Possible additional performers to include Aaron Scherz, Erica Sunshine Lee, Wes Loper and maybe a surprise guest or two, come and find out who it might be, I'll be there.

Then if that isn't enough entertainment for you, some of our friends are performing just on the other side of the parking lot from the Smokin' Tuna at "Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon".

Thursday, Nov 4

1 PM - Pirates Guitars and Beachfront Bars

3 PM - Darby Ledbetter

Friday, Nov 5

1 PM - Jody Bly

2 PM - Darby Ledbetter, with The Flip Flop Republic

            and Scott Nickerson on Percussion

Saturday, Nov 6

1 PM - Jody Bly

2 PM - Joe Downing

 

And believe it or not there will be great Trop Rock entertainment all over Key West during MOTM.

 

The Trop Rock Strong schedule is now beginning to fill up. New acts are still be added so check on it frequently. Here is the link right HERE and we'll see you on the Island in a little less than a month. Or click the image below.

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I hope you caught the interview we broadcasted recently. If not it will soon be posted to Youtube where you will be able to hear it at any time. It was about the fastest growing sport in the World, Pickleball. I had the privilege of participating in a Pickleball Pro Stop for the PPA (Professional Pickleball Association) this past June in San Clemente, Calif and competed against some very good players. And while I was there I was given the opportunity by the Commisioner of the PPA Mr. Connor Pardoe to interview some of the Pro Pickleball Players. It was a real pleasure to talk to some of the best players in the world and get their insights into where the sport of Pickleball is heading and how some of them got started in Pickleball. They were all very gracious in giving of their time for me to interview them. The people I had the honor to interview were Ben Johns the #1 Men's player in the world. Simone Jardim the #1 Women's player in the world. Dekel Bar #5, Anna Leigh Waters #6 and just 14 years-old with Kyle Yates, Rick Barry the Hall of Fame Basketball Player from 1965 through 1980 now kicking it in Pickleball at 77. I also got to speak to Hannah Johns, Ben Johns' older sister, who interviews the players after their matches for the PPA. And one of the Legends of Pickleball and a former #1 Senior Pro PB player Dave Weinbach and still one of the best Senior Pros. And lastly Connor Pardoe the Commisioner of the PPA. Oh Yeah we also play some pickleball songs throughout the interviews from the Pickleball Songs of America CD featured right here on BeachFront Radio. I hope you enjoy listening to the interviews and I hope to one day see you on the Pickleball Court.

When the interview is posted on Youtube we will let you all know on this page and our Newsletter and other social connections.

 

Check out the PPA tour website for all the PPA Tournaments, Results, etc, and more.

Click HERE or the link below.

https://www.ppatour.com/

To find places to play Pickleball

click HERE or the link below.

www.places2play.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An all new House Concert venue is now emerging, Little Key West is Open for live music and concerts on their Mini-version of the Smokin' Tuna Saloon sound stage and features many bars from the Key West scene.

Little Key West House Concerts and Events is a Private residence Hosted by Nick and Tonyia Cartos located in Sebring, Fl. Themed Key West Style with many Key West Bars and even has a Duval Street Sign. Our stage is a mini replica of the Smokin' Tuna stage. We have a Key West Trolley bus set up for Swag and other Merchandise.

 

Upcoming Shows:

New shows are in the works . . .  stayed tuned for updates . . .

coming soon . . .

 

Get Tickets for these shows and see the upcoming show list at;

www.thelittlekeywest.com

more pics . . .

 

Note: Little Key West is a paid advertiser for BeachFront Radio

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I would like to introduce you and welcome our new BeachFront Radio Ambassador who is also a TRMA Ambassador. A great addition to our Ambassador Team - - - Karen Holm.

She was born in New York and is now a "naturalized" Floridian having moved to Daytona Beach in 1973 and Jacksonville in 1982. She has been a music lover for her entire life, and enjoys the broad variety of genres represented in Trop Rock. She is a member of the Nature Coast Parrot Head Club, the Beaches A1A Parrot Head Club, the Island Life Social Club, and a TRMA Ambassador. She enjoys attending Parrot Head events and performances by area Trop Rock artists. She is currently developing a Trop Rock Blog.

Let's give Karen a great big BEACH BUM Welcome !!!

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Check out the new Pickleball CD, song downloads and Videos HERE.

Breaking NEWS !!! The CDs have arrived, and are ready to ship out.

Get your orders in now.  See below for more details. . . .

We have so far raised over $200 for the Shriners Hospitals. The CD is in the Pickleball Tournaments dot com web site in the Market Place section under Pickleball Products. They are being sold all over the country now. Some Pro shops are also carrying the CDs on their shelves. . . . .  Thanks to all our friends who have purchased the CD or Downloads and to those that stream the songs on their mobile devices and computers or home entertainment systems.

 

 

 

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There is a new CD in town and it isn't Trop Rock . . . .  but it is . . . .  What am I talking about you say?  It's PICKLEBALL !!!

 

Yes - some of our Trop Rockers have created a musical CD about Pickleball !!! How cool is that. If you don't know what this game is about well it's about time you did. It is the fastest growing sport in the nation and quite possibly the world. 

 

About the CD . . . They have finally arrived !!! . . . these are 15 original songs about Pickleball . . . the CD and/or Downloads can be purchased right here on BeachFront Radio in our Tropical Mall/Pickleball. Or click the image below. Is this a cool cover or what !!! And one more thing, part of the sales goes to help the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Tampa, FL.

 

The CD is now available on CD Baby and all the major music outlets to include Spotify, AppleTunes, iTunes, Youtube and  soon on all the major Pickleball outlets but why wait when you can get it right now. You can preview all of the songs by clicking the cover image above.

 

You won't be disappointed. . .  Plus you will get a second CD/Download of the original songs done by the artists before it was a Pickleball song. 27 songs in total on 2 CDs. Actually 28 songs as we are including a special BONUS song written by The Cabana Dogs just for the Shriners kids. A very touching song called "The Road to Love".

Not a bad deal. . . . 28 great songs, 2 CDs about Pickleball and Trop Rock.  The physical CD is finally here.  Tell all your friends to buy these CD/songs . . . . But please don't share as we are raising $$$ for the Shriners Hospitals for Children as 20% goes to them.

 

That's not all - - -  check out this video "Pickleball Wizard" that Jimi Pappas is singing on. You might recognize the tune from the song "The Pinball Wizard" by The Who. 

Then they did 12 parody songs of some of the best songs of the 50s 60s and 70s including 4 Beatles songs, John Lennon, The Eagles, The Drifters, The Who, The Youngbloods, Elvis and even a guy named Jimmy Buffett. The guys did a great job, Jimi Pappas and Charlie DeCosa did 8 of the songs. Songs were also done by Tiki Thom Starkey, Gary Seiler and Johnny Russler.

 

Thanks, and I hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do. . . . And a little heads up too. . .  we're working on Volume 2 of the Pickleball Songs.

 

Take care and I hope to see YOU on the Pickleball court someday. Andy

 

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A MUST SEE !!!

TROP ROCK STRONG VIDEO

produced by Donny Brewer, John Patti and Thom Shepherd.

WIth 50+ Trop Rock performers and a couple of Coral Reefers as well.

click the image below or HERE.

Share it with everyone you know.

 

 

 

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The Trop5 Countdown is now a part of the all new . . . . . . . "5 O'Clock Somewhere News" Show.  News about upcoming Buffett shows and stories from around the country. The show airs at the following times. Friday 5 PM EST, Saturday 1:40 PM, Monday 6 PM and Wednesday 7 AM.  A new show will be presented each month by DJ John. Show support for his new show and let us know how you like it. It's an hour packed with great stories and the Trop5 Countdown. 

So here is the countdown . . . . Bongo Drum Roll please . . . . . .

 

Trop5 Countdown for May 2021.

    1 – Bob Karwin - Vahevala

    2 - Erica Sunshine Lee - Key West Blue

    3 - Cory Young - Seven Miles

    4 - John McDonald - Islandology

    5 - Jonas Lorence Band - I Need A Drink

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The Anchor Radio Show on BeachFront Radio

every Monday, at 8 PM EST.

 

 

 

Anchor Radio Show is hosted by Evan James & Miss Dawn as they take you on a mental Beach Vacation with fun segments like Anchor Radio's Guilty Pleasure Song of the Week, Artist interviews, Incredible fun stories, Anchor Radio's Idiot of the Week (a fan favorite) plus tons and tons of great Trop Rock music and some Rock and Country.

 

Welcome to the BeachFront Radio family

ANCHOR RADIO SHOW,  Evan James and Miss Dawn

 

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"Beach Bars and Guitars Show"

hosted by Johnny Russler

 

 

Every Tuesday is a brand new show. Unless of course we have to run a previous show, but if you haven't heard it, it is still a BRAND NEW SHOW.  

 

 

The show is called "Beach Bars and Guitars Show" and is hosted by Johnny Russler of the Beach Bum Band out of the Chicago area. He is also one of the founders of the Big Burrito Radio show that we also aired for a few years.  

The guest is yet to be announced but you can be sure there to be. . . . lots of stories and PHun stuff.

The show will be aired every Tuesday at 8 PM EST.  Occasionally an encore show may be aired on Tuesday but for the most part we'll air the shows a week after the original broadcast. 

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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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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 sponsor 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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