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Continuing with the previous Trop Rock entry, I wanted to share with everyone the Margarita Mafia - A resource for like-minded people who enjoy the music of Independent Trop Rock Singers and Songwriters. I just learned about them myself after listening to one of JimmyPirate’s Podcasts. Check out their website for more info on artists, events, photos, and how to join.

I love the Creed:

We love the sun, the sand, the sea.
We believe in simplifying life.We believe that stress is evil and must be avoided at all costs.
We believe that tropical shirts, shorts and flip flops are the appropriate attire for most social situations.
We see the world in blue and white…..and tan, definitely tan.
We believe that life is like a good margarita — sweet, tangy and salty around the edges.
We believe all these things are best shared with friends: cocktails, laughs, music….and time.
We support Independent Artists who write songs about these subjects.

Artists who participate in the Margarita Mafia and “Family Members” must agree to the following beliefs:

Music should lift us up.
Music should make us laugh.
Music should make us think.
Music should make us feel alive.
A live show should be entertaining, that’s why it’s LIVE.
Each show should end with one big JAM SESSION

Music is its own reward.
No egos. Period.

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Welcome to Raven’s in downtown Ludington to the family of Snoloha retailers. If you live in, or plan on vacationing in Ludington this summer, be sure to stop in and say hello to Chris, the owner…and of course check out the Snoloha gear!

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I’ve posted a handful of entries that have highlighted lyrics from artists such as The Boat Drunks, Jim Morris, and Jim Hoehn.

In case you didn’t know, their music is considered “Trop Rock.” What is Trop Rock? Well, according to Jimmy Pirate over at TropiCast,

“Trop-Rock is a sub genre of music that deals with Tropical Fixation. It can also be classified in multiple genres. Rock, Country, Jazz, Reggae, Cajun, Pop. If it has a tropical feel and tells stories about far off islands, tiki bars, boat drinks or anything else that involves hanging on a beach with your toes in the sand, you could call it Trop-Rock.”

And of course the most popular Trop Rock artist would be Mr. Jimmy Buffett. If you enjoy this type of music and lyrics, be sure to check out the TropiCast Radio Showcase mentioned above. The TropiCast is a podcast devoted to playing some of the best Trop Rock out there, but also explores the artists’ stories and where to find out more about them.

So g’head and grab a cold-one, kick-up your barefeet, close your eyes and drift away.

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A big “thanks” to Kim Schneider at Mlive.com for a great description of Snoloha in today’s Traveling Coach article. I love her explanation of the brand:

“But even cooler is what the concept represents: carrying a vacation mentality through everyday life, celebrating and enjoying all the seasons that get thrown at us.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself Kim, thanks again.

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Seems only appropriate to share this song as the shoreline of West Grand Traverse Bay is slowly filling up with sailing and motor boats attached to their respective mooring balls.

As for the Snoloha corporate yacht, well, it still needs a little engine work before she touches the water. Okay, maybe it’s not a “yacht”, but it is a boat.

And anyone reading this who owns a boat or who has owned a boat has probably asked themselves this question, “why?” Why own a boat when you have friends with boats, right? I don’t know either. I guess it makes me feel cool staring at the engine and touching certain hoses like I know what I’m doing. And if I didn’t own a boat, then I couldn’t back it into the garage in the winter, crank up the heat, kick on some tunes, fill up the cooler and watch the snow falling outside and saying things like, “can’t wait until summer to drop this beast in the water.”

Anyway, I digress. The boat will be in the water this year…

“Water Days” - Jim Morris

“Marinas in the morning
Seem so calm and still
Coffee poured at dockside
Warms the early chill
Rosy streaks of rising sun
Fading shades of gray
Sliding past the boat slips now
Gently on my way

From this moment on
It’s gonna get better
Life and luck
Just changes on the water
One big morning kiss
Everyday should be like this
It’s all about life, oh yeah
It’s all about love

Water days can take me back
To the simpler times
Water days can clear my head
And bring me words and rhymes
From the morning calm
To the evening breeze
Take it all the way
Make a toast to the setting sun
A perfect water day”

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In case you haven’t seen or heard this, Traverse City Michigan is #2 in Relocate-America’s Top 100 Places to Live 2007. And in case you didn’t know, Traverse City is the home of Snoloha and it’s global headquarters. Keep in mind that “global headquarters” can be interpreted however you’d like. Either as a state of the art, contemporary office space with lofted ceilings and funky furniture, to a small home office where the Board of Directors consists of 2 weiner dogs and a lab mix…Either way, it’s a great place to call home!

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It’s that time of year. Backyard barbeques, beach boils, boating, and blenders!

Unlike a blender, the Frozen Concoction Maker, from Margaritaville Cargo, shaves ice and blends it with your favorite ingredients for restaurant-quality consistency every time. Take the guesswork out of frozen beverages with its pre-programmed automatic settings. Simply, fill the ice hopper with ice, add ingredients to the blending jar and fire it up! It does all the work… you take all the credit!

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A couple of things to remember:

• Free Snoloha water bottle with your purchase (while supplies last of course).
• Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.
• Upload your Snapshots & Scenery photos for a chance to win Snoloha gear.
• Share your travels and experiences in our “Chronicles & Commentaries”.

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The Dave Matthews Band, track number 11 from the 1996 album, “Crash”.

“Tripping Billies”

“We’re wearing nothing
Nothing but our shadows
Shadows falling down on the beach sand
Remembering once,
Out on the beaches we wore
Pineapple grass bracelets

So why would you care
To get out of this place
You and me and all our friends
Such a happy human race

‘Cause we’re Tripping Billies

We are all sitting
Legs crossed round a fire
My yellow flame she dances
Tequila drinking, oh, our
Minds will wander
To wondrous places

So why would you care
To get out of this place
You and me and all our friends
Such a happy human race

Eat, drink, and be merry
For tomorrow we die
Eat, drink, and be merry
For tomorrow we die”