Upcoming Trop Rock Events with Links
FlipperStock - Website - 4/13/12 – 4/15/12
Flipperstock began at the Savoy Banquet Center back in 2006 as a way say good-bye to PHINS long-time percussionist. As Flipper began to raise a family, he made the difficult decision to abandon his love for music and concentrate on being a dad for Colin and Kate..
Never one to go quietly, Flipper decided to have one last party to say so long, and invite a few of the musical friends he’s made along the way. So, PHINS was joined by Jack Mosley (who returns this year for the first time since), Jim Hoehn, and Jim Lanier, and Flipperstock was born!
Realizing that we might have a good thing going, we decided to continue Flipperstock as an annual event, spread it out over two days, bring in our musician friends from all over the country, and even raise a little money for charity in the process. We moved the event to the Sheraton Westport Hotel, and have been there ever since. We have enjoyed the talents of many trop-rock’s best musicians over the past 6 years, and we plan to continue the fun as long as we can!
If you’ve been to Flipperstock in the past, you know first-hand what a great event it truly is. If you haven’t, then you owe it to yourself to attend the 2012 event, and show your support for bringing first-class Trop-Rock music to the St. Louis area.
Phlock of South Jersey
15th Birthday Bash with SUNNY JIM!
April 14, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm
Catch It, Grog n’ Grill
110 White Horse Pike
Oaklyn, NJ
POSJ is honored to have “Sunny Jim” James White performing at our 15th birthday bash! Cost is only $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door, which includes buffet dinner. Advance raffle tickets are available to win a mega “Basket of Cheer!”
For party reservations, please send your check (with email address noted for confirmation) to Dave Hood, 111 Northmont Ave., Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059.
Dubuque Phlockers presents
One Particular Harbor – 2012
Dubuque, IA
Saturday, April 14, 2012
http://www.dbqphlockers.org/
Our beneficiary this year is Opening Doors which coordinates two independent services whose mission statements are to “provide a bridge for homeless women (with or without children) striving to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency and independent living” and “provide emergency and transitional shelter for all women (with or without children) who find themselves homeless due to circumstances beyond their control.”
The Cedar Island Band will once again saturate the evening with plenty of great music and energy as we “party it up” for such worthy causes!
Tickets are on-sale now! We hope you’ll be able to join us!
Ladd Nelson
Technology Director
Dubuque Phlockers
Savannah Parrot Head Club Presents
2012 Scavenger Hunt Pub Crawl For Prostate Cancer
Saturday April 21st, 2012
Savannah, GA
Friday night welcome party – Flip Flop Tiki Bar
Saturday: Check-in 11:00 AM – Wild Wing Café – City Market (Ellis Square).
After Party in City Market and Wild Wing Café featuring:
HOME MADE WINE – FROM KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE
Cost:
Early bird mail in only registration is $25 postmarked by Feb 28. Mail in registration
AFTER Feb. 28th is $30 (Includes T-shirt, Raffle Ticket, Music and Drink specials)
Have fun finding all answers to the scavenger hunt in the various participating bars in the Savannah Historic District. Prizes for top finishers!
SpringPHling – Website - 4/26/12 – 4/29/12
SpringPHling was created in 2009 with the goal of getting East Coast Tropical minded folks together and have a fun time, with all net proceeds of the event going to charity. The 3nd Annual SpringPHling raised $3,220 for the American Cancer Society, $3,220 for Kodi’s Club and a truck load of donations for PHILADOPTABLES!!!
Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club presents
9th annual Feeding Frenzy
Saturday May 12, 2012 4-9 PM
Trenton, NJ
You will not want to miss this one,get your tickets NOW! Charity: Mary’s Place by the Sea in Ocean Grove, a cancer center created to give women a peaceful place to rest during treatment. www.marysplacebythesea.org .
Entertainment:
Homemade Wine and Crawdaddy
Tickets $49.00 per person includes full dinner buffet. Cash bar available.
You may reserve a table for eight in advance for $375.00 to guarantee the best seats.
At the door $55.00 IF NOT SOLD OUT
Tickets at www.cjphc.org PayPal fee will apply.
PHINS To The West 2012
May 18-20
Avi Casino & Resort
Laughlin, NV
Once again, Parrot Heads from across the country will be gathering in May on the banks of the Colorado River at the Avi Resort & Casino in Laughlin, NV!
Amazing music lineup:
Bob Karwin
Kelly McGuire
Jim Hoehn
James “Sunny Jim” White
Mark Mulligan
Rob Mehl
Mike Miller
Danny Creed
Boat Drunks
Young Rebel Goombas
Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Band
Theme Nights are Back and Better than Ever! It’s time to get our costumes on!
Friday (May 18): Cowboy in the Jungle! Cowboy, cowgirl, cow…jungle animals? YOU DECIDE!
Saturday (May 19): Pirates & Parrots (Shake your tail feathers!) You can figure this one out…right?
Prepare for Pool Games!
Games by the pool return on Friday AND Saturday…Lime Diving; Coconut Bra contest; T-shirts on the rocks—and we have a few other games that are NEW this year that will be Friday and Saturday. Saving those until you get there. You STILL have time to work on your Coconut Bra, so get going!
Kayak Trip!
Another activity returning this year is the Kayak Adventure down the Colorado River on Thursday and Friday. You can sign up for this event when you register. Hotel pick-up will be about 11:00 AM (we drive your butt to the launch point). There will be a registration or registration confirmation table in front lobby. You will return to lagoon cove around 2:30P.M.
“On and Beyond the Horizon” Music Stage Returns!
We will again be featuring new and upcoming artists on Thursday 05/17 and Friday 05/18 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Come and listen to these talented artists in the PTTW registration area. Artists wishing to participate should contact Sam Rainwater at SLH2OH2O@aol.com.
Registration Deadline is Looming!!!
Remember that registration cannot be guaranteed after April 15, 2012….so what are you waiting for??? Get going and click here to register!!!!
Taking Care of Our Own!
Jeff Allen, one of our favorite Trop Rock DJs on BeachFront Radio as well as a close personal friend to many of us, has recently revealed that he has begun the good fight against the Big “C”….Pancreatic Cancer.
The PTTW Committee, along with Trop Rockers all around the country, will be distributing wristbands with the message “Keep Trockin for DJ Jeff” in support of him for a suggested minimum $5.00 donation.
Please join us in donating and spreading this message if you can. You can get the bracelets at many of the upcoming Trop Rock events or you can order them via PayPal or by check (click the link below for more information on both options) and we will send them to you.
18th Annual “Phlocking of the Phaithful “
June 6-10, 2012
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
“TROP ROCKIN’ THE NORTH COAST”
Entertainment:
Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef
John Reno
Bob Karwin
Jim Hoehn
Johnny Rodriguez
More info soon! Remember to register today.
What is a “Hand Grenade Happy Hour”
If you’re a Phlocking virgin, you may wonder exactly what’s going on when you see the “Hand Grenade Happy Hour” that’s on the schedule for Friday afternoon from 3 until 5 PM. If you ask any Phlocker, they’ll be glad to tell you that this is definitely a never-ever-miss-it party at the Phlocking, and they’ll happily follow that up with a wonderful story featuring a Hand Grenade-related experience.
Thanks to two of the nicest people on earth, Pam Fortner and Earl Bernhardt, owners of the Tropical Isle bars in New Orleans, we are able to once again have this very special party at Phlocking.
A huge thank-you to Mr. Ed Fitzgerald, his family and staff, without whom this Phlocking would not take place. Please remember they are working hard to make our event successful; let them know you appreciate it. And always tip your servers and bartenders!
More stuff later, including information on all of our musicians, general Island stuff, and updates as they become available. Deadline to register (WITHOUT PENALTY) is Saturday May 18, 2012.
Western North Carolina PHC is proud to present
1st Annual Brew City Trop Rock Festival
June 8-10, 2012
Crowne Plaza Resort
Asheville, NC
Asheville is a true destination of choice with being named Beer City USA for 3 years back to back only ONE of its many accolades. We will host a cornhole tournament, balcony decorating contest and offer activities such as a Brews Cruise visiting the local breweries, on property zip line, spa, golf, tennis & more.
Entertainment includes:
Sunny Jim
Kelly McGuire
Steve Weams & the Caribbean Cowboys Band
Antsy McClain
Aaron LaFalce
Visit www.brewcitytroprock.com for details & to follow & share this event on Facebook. Registration is now open & the package is a GREAT value, so book early to obtain the PH rate. Balcony decorating & lawn chairs welcome! This “Party with a Purpose” will benefit the safe-for-life Animal Compassion Network of WNC & the Welcome Table, where community is created by preparing & sharing a meal with those less fortunate. Join us in Asheville as we introduce “Trop Rock” to Western North Carolina… “We’ve changed the latitude, but kept the attitude”.
Beaches A1A presents
16th Beach Bash & Volleyball Tournament
July 13 & 14, 2012
Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort, Saint Augustine Beach
PH’s of Puget Sound presents
Laid Back Attack X
July 12 – 15, 2012
Silverdale, WA
Join us for the Northwest’s biggest summer bash as we “Party with a Purpose” along the shores of Puget Sound! LBA X will present more than 23 hours of live Trop-Rock music:
Jim Morris & The Big Bamboo Band
Stars on the Water
Eric Stone
John Reno
Jimi Pappas & John Patti
Shark Biscuit
Dave Calhoun
The Dave Roberts Band.
This year we are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Washington State Elks Association in presenting Laid Back Attack. All proceeds from LBA X will benefit the “Tall Elks Therapy Program for
Children”.
Red, White & Tunes 2012
“Parrot Head Vacation” at a 5 Star Luxury Resort on SW Florida’s Gulf Coast!
June 29th – July 1st
Cape Coral, FL
Join us as we celebrate in Trop Rock style not only the birth of our great country but all the selfless young service men, women and their families who sacrifice so much so we can enjoy the freedom that allows us “To Party With A Purpose”!
Red, White & Tunes 2012 is once again being hosted by The Resort At Marina Village on Tarpon Point in Cape Coral, Florida. This is a 19 story luxury resort featuring, Studio, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Deluxe, and 3 Bedroom units ranging from 450 – 1850 sq ft. Marker 92 is a world class restaurant, sushi bar and lounge. The Nauti Mermaid serves flat bread pizzas, burgers, sandwiches etc. poolside and the Silver King Market/Deli has sandwiches, groceries, fine wines, gourmet coffee, & ice cream. There is a full service marina on site with boat and kayak rentals as well as chartered fishing trips available for those more adventurous souls among us. Fantastic boutique shops featuring tropical shoes, clothing and artw ork.
The Resort is great but the music is better!
Check out this line-up!
Kristi Bobal
Brad Brewer
CalypsoNuts
Conch Fritters
Crawdaddy
John Friday
Will Kimbrough
Jim Morris & The Little Bamboo Band
Jack Mosely & The Band
Jimi Pappas
John Patti,
Jimmmy Parrish & The Ocean Waves
Tall Paul
Tropical Soul
And Don’t Forget THE BUCCANEER’S BALL Saturday Night!
REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.REDWHITEANDTUNES.COM
MUSIC ON THE BAY 2013
March 1-3, 2013
Whiskey Joe’s Famous Barefoot Beach Bar
Tampa, FL
http://www.musiconthebay.org/Music_on_the_Bay/index.html
What a PHantastic and PHun time Music on the Bay 2012 provided! If you missed this year, turn your eyes toward 2013! MOTB 2012 has been named a destination event and touted as having one of the best and largest Trop Rock line-ups showing at one time and in one place. We had 27 states represented, 700 registered attendees (from as far as Sweden and Canada) and an average of 100 day pass walk-ins for a total of close to 1000 for the weekend! Teaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm drink to thank each and every one of you for coming out to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children and your generous spirit of giving. The final gift amount to the Shriners will be announced shortly.
The MOTB Steering Committee is already putting the final touches on hotels, transportation and bands and we want YOU to be part of 2013. “SAVE THE DATES”, March 1-3, 2013 put it in your calendar and stay tuned for more details.
FINS UP!!!
Always Adding More… Trop On!
TODAY!
https://www.facebook.com/events/333824373307677/
Trop-Rock For Sight. 1-6 Today…The Bistro 301 West Washington Ave, Washington NJ. Gary Phillips, Dani Hoy, Davey and the Wave Runners, John Criedler of the Mango Men, Dennis McGaughey of Tropical Soul, and Jimmy Maraventano of Jimmy and the Parrots. All together to help raise money for the Choroideremia Research Foundation.
Fantastic Party today! Well done. Thank you for such a good time! xxoo