MARGARITA M.A.F.I.A.
Musicians, Artists & Fans In Alliance
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Members in 48 States,
Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Mexico, and St. Thomas!
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December 2010
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Sponsors
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Your Support keeps us going and Trop Rock music flowing!
Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
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Listen to the Music
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Now you can listen to Trop Rock Music and Artist Spotlights updated TWICE A MONTH on our website.
*In association with our friends at Tropicast Radio Network
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New!
Family Photos!
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Send us your MAFIA Reunion Photos!
Check out Reunion Photos from these recent events:
Check out our website for Photos, Artist Roster, Radio Stations, News, Event Listings, Artist Interviews and More!
(* just posted this month)
*German Reunion in Paris
Trop Rock Listening Party
Phlock at the Rock
CHPHC B-Day Bash
Laid Back Attack
Pelican Coast Daze
Carnival of Life
Phins to the West
Panana City Rendezvous
Pirate's Ball
Flipperstock
Parrothead Cruise 2010
This Hotel Room
Trop Rock Cruise
New England PHConvention
Pardi Gras
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Greetings M.A.F.I.A. Family!
2010 Trop Rock Music Awards
What a night!!!!! Congratulations to ALL of this year's winners, thanks to our host, Jim Hoehn, and all of our award presenters, musical guests, sponsors, volunteers....and most of all, YOU -- the mighty members of the Margarita M.A.F.I.A. Family -- for casting your vote, and shaping the future of Trop Rock.
There were some VERY close results in this year's voting -- one category winner was decided by ONE VOTE! Several others were within 20 votes, so each vote is very important.
If you weren't there in person for the show on November 5th, (or just want to relive the fun), the results are posted on our website and photos/videos are coming soon!
In Memoriam
This month, we recognize the passing of two Trop Rock Troubadours:
Though much could be said about their lives and their music, we thought it best to ask you to visit their websites, because we believe that their music says it better than our words ever could.
You have left us with wonderful memories. Your music continues to inspire us. Smooth Sailing....
"I Can" Award
The Trop Rock Music Awards is re-naming the Wave Award (artist community service award).
It will be now be called the "I Can" Award in honor of Troy Allan's incomparable spirit, and in dedication to all of our MAFIA Family members who may battling issues in their own lives, but continue to be a beacon of hope to those around them.
His song, "I Can", continues to be a source of encouragement and inspiration. To view his video, click here.
First Ever M.A.F.I.A. Family Reunion in Paris, France
Our German M.A.F.I.A. family members recently attended a Jimmy Buffett Concert in Paris, and sent us their reunion photo. Trop Rock music has fans worldwide! Have you sent us your Family Reunion photos? Check out the latest Reunion Photos.
It's Renewal Time!
The holiday season is here, and as another year comes to an end, it means it's also renewal season!
If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2011, your M.A.F.I.A. membership will expire on December 31st.
We hope you'll stay "on board" with us as we continue our mission to establish Trop Rock as a musical genre, and keep the music going (and growing) for future generations.
All membership renewals include a Margarita M.A.F.I.A. T-shirt, monthly e-newsletters, special updates, and your opportunity to cast your vote in the 2011 Trop Rock Music Awards.
Our 2011 T-shirts are now available on our website in BOTH ladies and mens styles!
As we head into our 6th year, the Margarita M.A.F.I.A. continues to grow, and we continue to make Trop Rock a larger part of the musical landscape (or should we say soundscape?) But we can't do it without your support!
What better gift for your friends and family, than 12 months of Trop Rock?!? A membership to the Margarita M.A.F.I.A. is a gift that keeps giving all year long -- monthly newsletters, contests, special updates -- it's the perfect gift for the Trop Rock fans on your holiday shopping list! Click on the links above for credit card or check processing and the perfect gift will be on its way! (if this is a gift, please be sure to mention in the comment field any special message that you would like to include!)
Wishing you the Merriest of Christmases, and the Jolliest of Holidays!
--The Margarita M.A.F.I.A. Family
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2010 Trop Rock Music Awards
Presented by the Margarita M.A.F.I.A
Hosted by PHiP
Friday, November 5th
Casa Marina Resort
Key West, FL
Recognizing Trop Rock's Singers, Songwriters, DJ's and Events, as voted by their peers....and their fans!
Catch "The Wave"!
Congratulations to this year's Winners:
Radio Station
Beachfront Radio
Radio Show
Amish Beach Party - DJ Jeff Allen
Live Music Venue
Nav-a-Gator - Lake Suzy, FL
House Concert Venue
Mark & Sharon Leverett/ The Yard/ - Tampa, FL
Event of the Year
Stars Fell on Alabama - Gulf Shores, AL
Musician
James "Sunny Jim" White (lead guitar/steel pan)
Horizon
Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Band
Duo/Trio
Latitude
Band
Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24
Male Vocalist
James "Sunny Jim" White
Female Vocalist
Michelle Becker of Latitude
Songwriter
Brent Burns
Fan of the Year
Dale & Peach Hench
Album/CD
Brent Burns "I've Got a Beach in My Backyard"
Song
Brent Burns "I've Got a Beach in My Backyard"
Entertainer
Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24
Wave Award / "I can Award" (Artist Community Service)
Howard Livingston
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Host: Jim Hoehn
Pre-Show Entertainment:
Dennis Davis
Gary Seiler
John Friday
Sam Rainwater
Brent Burns
Howard Livingston
Jerry Diaz
Jim Hoehn
Latitude
Rob Mehl
Sunny Jim Band
Tropical Soul
SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY
Doyle Grisham -- Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
JD Spradlin -- Radio Margaritaville
R Scott Bryan -- Multi-instrumentalist / Producer
Tina Gullickson -- Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
Tom Corcoran -- Author/Photographer/Songwriter
2010 Sponsors
WE CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!
Steve & Landa Bosley
Bud Byram
Dale & Peach of Flagler Beach
Perry Dickinson
Scott and Brenda Douglas
Jim & Kathy Duplantis
Sara & Fred Guerrero
Ragtop Lori Mae & Papa
Daren & Heather Sarver
Bill and Karen Stewart
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Thanks to all of our Sponsors and Volunteers for making this event possible.
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Upcoming Events
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Support Trop Rock Music -- attend one of these great upcoming events!
If you'll be attending any upcoming events, be sure to don your MAFIA WEAR for the Pappazzi at the "Family Reunion"!
Let everyone know about your Family Reunion Photo time/place by listing it in our newsletter, AND by making it a scheduled event at your phlocking. Add it to your lanyard schedule so NO ONE WILL MISS THE PHOTO!
Note: Due to space limitations, we can only list events that feature MULTIPLE Trop Rock Artists, but there are great events taking place every week across the country!
December 31, Cocoa Beach, FL, Trop Stock New Year's Eve
*Family Reunion Coordinator Needed
SEND US YOUR MAFIA REUNION PHOTOS!
*Family Reunion/Coordinator Needed
SEND US YOUR MAFIA REUNION PHOTOS!
*Family Reunion/ Coordinator Needed
SEND US YOUR MAFIA REUNION PHOTOS
*Family Reunion Photo/Coordinator Needed
SEND US YOUR MAFIA REUNION PHOTOS!
Photo: Saturday, April 17 at 7pm on the beach by the stage
*Coordinators Needed!
If you will be attending an upcoming event and would like to help us gather "The Family" together for a "Family Photo", email us the time and location. We'll add it to our Event Calendar and post your photos on our website! Email us: margaritamafia@yahoo.com
Don't forget to send us YOUR "Family Photos"!
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Artist of the Month -- Matt Wahl
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Thanks to Matt Wahl for his GREAT artist interviews over the past year. Matt has decided to focus on his music, so we are looking for a new host for our interview segment. Hopefully, we will have more great interviews posted on our website soon!
To find out more about Matt Wahl, click here.
Check out our ENTIRE ARTIST ROSTER with links to their websites: Click Here
If you know of a Trop Rock Artist who is writing/producing ORIGINAL Trop Rock music and is not on our Roster, contact them and tell them to get involved!
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This Month's CD Winners
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This month, 0 lucky winners will receive
NO CD WINNERS THIS MONTH
Congratulations to this month's winners!
Membership has its privileges!
The Margarita M.A.F.I.A......It's all about the music!
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Here are the latest releases:
(* just added this month!)
November 2010
*Kiss -- James "Sunny Jim" White
*More Palm Trees -- Rick Steffen
*Island Standard Time -- Loren Davidson
October 2010
*Act of Piracy -- Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Band
Cuban Sugar -- Brent Burns
Cabana Breeze -- John Patti
Greetings From Mulligan's Island" -- Mark Mulligan
The Best of EC -- EC Davis
September 2010
*Christmas In Paradise -- Gene Mitchell
My Life Ain't For Beginners -- Mike Miller
Toes in the Sand -- Gary Seiler
Whitecaps and Nightcaps -- Captain Josh
June 2010
Take Me Back to the Islands -- Gregory B
Margaritas and Moonshine -- Mike Broward
May 2010
Home is My Harbor -- Kevin Mulvenna
April 2010
Working Hard to Do Nothing -- Jim Morris
March 2010
Cruize Control -- Red Sky at Night
Jambo Joe Bones -- Bar On A Beach
Howard Livingston & MM24 Band -- Tunes in a Tropical Key
January 2010
Barefoot Man -- Horses on the Beach
Billy Mitchell -- Trop Trip
For links to these, and all of our MAFIA Artists' websites, please click here.
Artists: Let us know about your new releases!
Name of Artist
Name of CD
Release Date
Then, send your CD to:
Entertainment Alternatives
311 Historic Ln
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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We've got "Family" in 48 States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, St. Thomas, Costa Rica and the Cayman Islands!
Our goal: to reach all 50 states
What states are we missing?
Alaska
North Dakota
If you've got friends in states where we don't have any "Family", get 'em involved!
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This is your chance, to prove that Trop Rock has the numbers to become its own style of music!
Turn up the Volume -- Join our email campaign!
Send an email to the folks on this list requesting that Trop Rock be added to their list of musical genres. Tell them what you LIKE about their website, and how they can improve on what they're doing by adding Trop Rock!
Hit List
Now you can click on the links above and send your emails faster and easier!
DJ Request Line
Request a song, artist, make a suggestion or thank them for doing such a great job.
They are our lifeline, so please let 'em know you appreciate 'em!
Satellite Radio
Radio Shows
On-Air and Internet Stations
*Trop Rock 1290AM , Panama City Beach, FL
* denotes MAFIA Family Member Stations
And don't forget to:
We've got to show them how many Trop Rock fans are out there, so spread the word!
If you know of a Music Related Business that needs to be added to our HIT LIST, email us and let us know: margaritamafia@yahoo.com
If you know of a DJ/Radio Station that needs to be added to our list, email us and let us know: margaritamafia@yahoo.com
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Our Goal is to establish Trop Rock as its own Musical Genre. Supporting and promoting Trop Rock's Artists, DJ's, Venues and Fans is what we're all about.
This is a Family Effort. Your comments and suggestions are important to us.
Margarita M.A.F.I.A.....it's all about the music!
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