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Trop Rockin Duval

Oct 28, 2026

Key West

Trop Rock'N Duval takes over Key West with 53 confirmed artists across 22 venues — all weekend, all walkable, all unforgettable. Grab your Passport, build your night, and we'll see you on Duval. Grab your passport here: https://troprockers.com/passport

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Windstar Cruise with Scotty Bryan — Aruba to Barbados (22 Feb 2027 - 2 March 2027)

Feb 22, 2027

Southern Caribbean — Aruba to Barbados, aboard Windstar's Star Legend

A luxury small-ship cruise through the less-traveled Southern Caribbean aboard Windstar's 312-passenger all-suite Star Legend — round-trip Aruba to Barbados (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Grenada, Bequia, St. Lucia/Pitons, Mayreau, Barbados), 22 February 2027 through 2 March 2027 — with special music events on and off the yacht hosted by our favorite Navy Veteran and musician Scotty Bryan. Group perks: 5% off published rates, all-inclusive package, and a $500/person shipboard credit. To book your cruise, please contact Jerry York at jyork@expediacruises.com For Questions about the cruise contact Sam Densler at sdensler@songwritersisland.com Note: a separate $100/person entertainment fee is collected before the voyage.

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MomFest 2027

Mar 21, 2027

Punta Gorda, FL

Songwriters Island's annual waterfront songwriter jam — "the biggest and best Songwriter Jam Session in SW Florida" — noon–6pm in a waterfront park in Punta Gorda, FL. A non-profit event: all money collected goes 100% to cover the musicians' costs. General admission lawn seats $40 (before Feb 1) / $50 after; 50 VIP seats $75 (they sell out fast).

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Welcome to the new Songwriters Island

We're rolling out a new home for the community — artist profiles, song stories, live radio, and ticketing all in one place. If you're a songwriter who's been with us at the radio s…

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Kelly McGuire

League City, TX

Trop Rock

Kelly McGuire is a Missouri native who relocated to Clear Lake, Texas and established himself as a trop-rock singer-songwriter. He began by writing commercial jingles before developing his own material, releasing his debut album Redfish Island in 2000, which led to a performance for President George W. Bush. He has toured nationally and continued recording over the years as part of the island/trop-rock music scene.

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John Frinzi

Florida

Trop Rock

John Frinzi is a singer-songwriter from Lakeland, Florida who blends folk, pop, and country into a sunny, laid-back beach vibe. An early demo caught the ear of pedal steel guitarist Doyle Grisham of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, leading to his debut album Into The Dawn; he has since released Shoreline and the EP Blue Sky View. His tracks stay in regular rotation on SiriusXM's Radio Margaritaville, and he has performed at festivals including the Key West Songwriters Festival.

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Eric Erdman

Mobile, AL

Country

Eric Erdman is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from the Mobile Bay area of Alabama, known for intelligent songwriting that ranges from soulful rhythm and blues to jazzy funk and smooth country. A University of South Alabama graduate, he fronted the funk-rock band The Ugli Stick and later joined the writing staff at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals. His influences include James Taylor, Jim Croce, Mac McAnally, and David Wilcox, and he also produces projects for other artists and tours as a sideman guitarist.

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Carrie Welling

Nashville, TN

Americana

Carrie Welling is an Americana-pop singer-songwriter with a bold, sultry voice often compared to Sheryl Crow's grit, Tom Petty's songwriting, and Stevie Nicks' heart. Her music blends Americana and pop with honest, empowered lyrics and a reputation for raw vulnerability. Her latest album, "Crack in the Chaos" (2024), explores finding joy amid turmoil, and she tours actively with a devoted fan base she calls the "Wellos".

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John Patti

Sarasota, FL

Trop Rock

John Patti is a steel pan artist based in Sarasota, Florida who performs Caribbean, island, trop rock, Caribbean jazz, and reggae music. Known for bringing the steel pan to the forefront of his shows, he reworks rock, jazz, blues, country, funk, and even classical songs with a tropical twist. He has shared stages with steel drum masters Robert Greenidge, Ray Holman, and Andy Narell, guitar legend Les Paul, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Doyle Grisham.

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Jenn Bostic

Nashville, TN

Soul/Funk

Jenn Bostic is a soulful singer-songwriter whose music blends pop, blues, and gospel with emotive songwriting and powerful vocals. Her signature track "Jealous of the Angels," written in memory of her late father, has earned over 50 million streams and charted on iTunes in the UK and Ireland. She has performed at venues including the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, Lincoln Center, and Royal Albert Hall.

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The Stories Behind the Songs

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Crack in the Chaos

Carrie Welling

One of the original songs in our community library. The artist will add their own story behind this track.

COUNTRY

Cabana Breeze

John Patti

One of the original songs in our community library. The artist will add their own story behind this track.

JAZZ

Florida Man

John Frinzi

One of the original songs in our community library. The artist will add their own story behind this track.

SINGER-SONGWRITER

I Need a New Island

Jimmy Parrish

One of the original songs in our community library. The artist will add their own story behind this track.

TROP ROCK

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