The Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast

Jonas Lorence and the Jonas Lorence Band

What makes a Trop Rock artist stand out? Is it the songs - or the connection with the fans? For Jonas Lorence, it's both. From playing in Texas high school bands to bec

Gold-Certified Songwriter Eric Erdman

Singer-Songwriter Eric Erdman not only wrote and sings many of your favorite Trop Rock songs and is a multiple-time Trop Rock Music Association Songwriter of the Year, he

Trop Rock House Concerts: The Best-Kept Secret in Live Music

Have you ever been to a Trop Rock house concert? If not, you may be missing one of the best-kept secrets in live music! In this special solo episode of the Beach Maniac I

Jerry Diaz, the Godfather of Trop Rock

Jerry Diaz, a prominent figure in the Trop Rock music scene, has captivated audiences with his unique blend of Gulf Coast storytelling and Caribbean sounds. With a career

7 Great New Songs! *Trop Rock Minute Showcase*

In this month’s Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast, we’re introducing seven great new Trop Rock songs in a Showcase of our most recent Trop Rock Minute episodes. Each of

Kirstie Kraus: New Music, Nashville and Trop Rock Vibes

Kirstie Kraus, a Wisconsin native, has been making serious waves out of Nashville, not by fitting into a box, but by building her own lane. She blends modern country with

Trop Rock Minute Showcase: 12 Great New Songs

In this month’s Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast, we’re bringing you something special — a compilation of the first twelve Trop Rock Minute episodes, featuring the artis

Are AI Music Generators Evil or Awesome?

In this special episode of the Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast, host Bill Hurley asks AI itself about the pros and cons of AI Music Generators such as Suno. Are they a

Doyle Grisham, Coral Reefer Band

In this engaging conversation, Doyle Grisham, the legendary pedal steel guitar player for the Coral Reefer Band, shares insights into his life on the road, the evolution

The Music of Donny Brewer

Trop Rock artist Donny Brewer talks with Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast host Bill Hurley about his songs, his career, his love of the Trop Rock community, his strong f

Kenny and Nell Tice

Kenny and Nell Tice are two of the most fun and talented people on the Trop Rock scene. As hosts of the Livin’ Like Kenny program, they orchestrate a three-hour weekly es

The Music of Christopher Dale

Christopher Dale is one of the most gifted and entertaining musicians on the Trop Rock circuit today. Christopher, based out of San Diego, is noted for expertly combining

The Music of Don Middlebrook

Don Middlebrook is truly one of legends of Trop Rock. In fact, he is commonly considered to be a Founding Father of the genre. With his silky smooth voice, natural talent

The Music of Greg Mihaly

You probably know Greg Mihaly from his melodic Trop Rock tune, Sunshades on 30A. In that song, Greg takes us on a musical tour of the iconic Highway 30A in the Florida Pa

Alan Jax Bowers: A One-Man Trop Rock Factory

Alan Jax Bowers is one of the secret weapons behind many of your favorite Trop Rock songs. Whether he's performing live on stage, laying down killer drum tracks in his Fl

The Music of James ‘Sunny Jim’ White

James ‘Sunny Jim’ White is a Trop Rock pioneer who has won just about every Trop Rock award there is, including Trop Rock Music Association Awards for Male Vocalist of th

The Music of Monallo

He overcame a near fatal car accident and later serious vocal chord issues that left him wondering if he would ever be able to talk again, much less sing. Now Monallo is

New release: ‘Largo’ by Kirstie Kraus and Mike Nash

In this special edition of the Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast and Blog, we highlight a great new release called Largo by two powerhouse Trop Rock artists Kirstie Kraus

Long Way to Mexico by Flip Flop Republic and Stoney Banks

Joe Lowder from Flip Flop Republic and Stoney Banks introduce their new single Long Way to Mexico on the Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast.

The Music of Mark Mulch

After 19 years of building a successful career writing and performing in Nashville, Mark Mulch has found a home in the Trop Rock / Island Music community and is “all in”