Trop Rock 101

We honor Jimmy Buffett by going back to the Summer of 2016, when we published Episode #80 of the Pirates & Poets Podcast, was based around the theme of our "Our Favorite Jimmy Buffett Songs."

This episode features songs from Donny Brewer, Kelly McGuire, and Paul Roush and Phins. 

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Enjoy the most unique episode of Trop Rock 101 yet. Donny Brewer takes over the host duties while Jon Burns finds himself answering questions instead of asking them. This episode was recorded in May 2021, just ahead of JB's 40th Birthday! 

Welcome to Episode #25 of the Trop Rock 101 Podcast. This Episode features a conversation with singer/songwriter John Frinzi. Listen in as we discuss John's early days as a performing musician, his relationship with Coral Reefer Doyle Grisham, Meeting of the Minds, and much more! 

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Welcome to Episode #24 of the Trop Rock 101 Podcast. This Episode features a conversation with Howie Golub of the Boat Drunks. Howie is a founding member of the Boat Drunks, a 5 time winner of the TRMA's "Band of the Year" award. Howie plays harmonica, percussion and contributes both lead and backing vocals. Listen in as we talk about the bands long history, songwriting, and much more!

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Welcome to Episode #21 of the Trop Rock 101 Podcast. This Episode features a conversation with Alex Leist. Alex served as PHIP's director of conventions, running Meeting of the Minds, from 2000-2006. He also helped found the Paradise Charitable Foundation and produced a pair of compilation albums recorded in Key West. 

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Welcome to Episode #22 of the Trop Rock 101 Podcast. This Episode features a conversation with San Diego based Trop Rocker Jerry Gontang. Jerry has been involved with the Trop Rock/Parrot Head Community since the the 80's, most notably with this band Stars On The Water. 

The Trop Rock 101 Podcast is available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. 

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Welcome to Episode #21 of the Trop Rock 101 Podcast. This Episode features a conversation with singer/songwriter Michelle Becker. Michelle is best known as one half of the award winning duo Latitude, and as the Co-Founder of the Trop Rock Music Association. Listen in as we talk about her time in Nashville, working with her husband Tom, moving to the beach, and much more!

The Trop Rock 101 Podcast is available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. 

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Welcome to Episode #20 of the Trop Rock 101 Podcast. This Episode features a conversation with singer/songwriter Jim Hoehn. Listen in as we discuss Jim's time in Texas, the Thongs In The Key of Life albums, his friendship with Brent Burns, and more! 

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CLICK HERE to donate and support Pirates & Poets

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Welcome to Episode #19 of the Trop Rock 101 Podcast. This Episode features Chris Hillier from The Detentions. Listen in as we discuss the early days of The Detentions, touring, his love of Heavy Metal, and more! 

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On October 23 Mailboat Records released "On The Run," the debut single from Floating Collective. Floating Collective is a new Laurel Canyon inspired act that includes our friend Brendan Mayer along with Mick Utley and Erin McAnally. We caught up with Brendan a few weeks later to discuss the project. Enjoy our full conversation, shared here as a Special Edition of Trop Rock 101.