First, we are very happy to announce that we now have raised over $6000 for the various Parrot Head charities at the events since the book has been out. A special thanks to everyone who bought the book and CDs. It is really appreciated!

We are really excited to announce a new Trop Rock TV show called “The Trop Rock Music Showcase”. It airs on WEYW TV 19 The Florida Keys every Saturday at 8 PM est and again on Thursday at 7:30 PM est. The show started on Oct 6, 2012. The first season will run for 16 weeks. The show brings you to the events and venues where your favorite Trop Rock singer/songwriters perform across the country. This is a grassroots TV show, nothing fancy, just the musicians and bands doing their songs. So be sure to tune in and see and listen to some great Trop Rock music. The videos of them at the events are just us at the event recording the shows. So sometimes people walk in front or it may not be perfectly steady but we're trying to bring you some great music and it'll feel like you're right there with them. To see the episodes that have already aired go to the coconut icon "TV Show".

We had a great time in Key West and it was great catching up with our old friends and making a lot of new friends as well. We hope to be there again next year also. Here is our schedule so far for this year for where we will be selling the book and all three CDs and filming for the TV Show:

January 25-27, 2013 - Midwinter Meltdown, Manassas, VA
February 28-March 3, 2013 - Music on the Bay, Tampa, FL
March ???, 2013 - Phloc Madness, Ashland Coffee and Tea, Ashland, VA (dates not yet announced)
April 19-21, 2013 - Rendezvouz, Panama City, FL
May 16-19, 2013 - Phins to the West, Laughlin, NV
. . . more to come . . .
August 2013 - Migration, Irvine, CA (date not yet announced)

Green World Gallery, Key West (www.greenworldgallery.com) carries the book “Trop Rock Songs Stories and Tales” all year long as well as the CDs. You can also order the book from this web site, just go to the “Purchase” coconut icon.

And don't forget about the book signing contest. Whoever gets the most signatures from the singer/songwriters/producer/actor featured in the book wins a free copy of the second book and their picture with the first book and all the signatures and their story about how they got all the signatures. The contest ends at MOTM 2013 and you have until Nov. 30 to send in your entry. If you get them all before the deadline and send it in, guess what, you win!! I know there are several people out there with a lot of signatures so keep on hunting. A couple of them may be pretty tough to get so you have to be creative sometimes. The winner will be announced on December 1, 2013 on this web site and facebook at TropRock Songs.

We also have a special request for you to help us out. If you have any video of the singer/songwriters that you feel would show well on the show please send it to us so we can see if we will be able to put it on the show. Email us through the “Contact” coconut icon or email us directly at troprocksongs@yahoo.com or troprockmusicshowcase@yahoo.com and we'll let you know how to get it to us.

We hope to see you at one of the events we will be attending.
Thanks, Andy.

Here are a few book reviews by the Singer/Songwriters in the book.

“Trop Rock Stories & Tales is an absolutely fascinating book into the islands of the minds of the songwriters! This full color book gives a fun insight into what the songwriters were actually thinking when they wrote these entertaining island/tropical songs. Whether you are a Parrothead, or just a lover of music, you'll love the stories & tales shared in this book. The accompanying CD is a must to add to your tropical music library.”

- Giddyup Dave


“Trop Rock Songs Stories and Tales, a virtual Trop Rock bible featuring ALL of your favorite artists, their songs and the stories behind them. A first of its kind!”

- Mark Mulligan

“I've looked at the book quite a bit and it looks great!! Also heard raving about it.”

- Scott Kirby


My copy of your book proudly sits on my coffee table. It’s absolutely fantastic, I’ve learned so much about so many artists in Trop Rock… it’s very hard to put down!
- Brian Roberts


The Funk and Wagnells of Trop Rock. Congratulations on the book. Hope it continues to sell well for you. I credit your decision to put me on the front cover as the key factor.

- Bob Karwin


“This book is a good read for those who want to learn more about Trop Rock music. It’s chock full of fascinating stories behind the songs and the songwriters themselves.”

- Tom Becker of Latitude


“Trop Rock Songs Stories and Tales, Im Lovin it!”

- Chris Sacks


“Wow, looks great! I can't wait to give it a good read.”

- Del Suggs


“The book Trop Rock Songs Stories and Tales is a who's who of Trop Rock Music with a great collection of stories - all told by the artists. The color photos really make it a great book to sit and read, or simply browse. It will have an honored place in our home in San Carlos where everyone will have a chance to browse and enjoy the stories behind the songs we all love.
- Sam L Rainwater


“I have spent the last couple of days reading, reviewing and enjoying both the book and CD - wow what a project! You did a great job, and I want you to know how extremely glad and appreciative I am to be included in your work. Can't thank you enough.”

- Kevin Mulvenna


Keep your eyes open for more news about the book.
Thanks, Andy