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The TropRock Connection
http://troprockconnection.com
Music reviews of TropRock music new and old, and bootleg concert recordings for folks on Island Time. TropRock is a genre of music that deals with Tropical Fixations. If it has a tropical feel and tells stories about far off islands, sand and sun, tiki bars, ocean breezes, boat drinks or anything else that involves hanging out with your toes in the sand, you could call it TropRock. It roots come from multiple genres including Rock, Country, Jazz, Reggae, Cajun, Pop and more. The most famous of TropRock artists of course is Jimmy Buffett. His music and stories have influenced “Parrotheads” of all ages and from all over the world. The TropRock sound has been around for a while but has recently exploded on the independent music scene thanks to the popularity of artists such as Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and many others. There are thousands of singer-songwriters all over the world who are not content to just play “Margaritaville” and “Come Monday” all night long. These independent artists have struck out on their own to add their own spin to the TropRock thing. Now their music and their stories keep our feet in the sand, a cold drink in our hand, and the ocean and sun in our hearts.
- Added on: Apr 24th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Ed
- Listed in: Music Musicians and Bands
- Tags: beach kenny chesney key west jimmy buffett margaritaville troprock
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