BILL BLOG
Thursday October 24, 2024
Hello from Gulf Shores, Alabama this Thursday morning. 82 today with nothing but Gulf Coast sun. Beautiful down here as always.
YESTERDAY
I got up at the crack of dark and made my way to the Gulf of Mexico for MOTM…the Meeting of the Minds. There are Parrot Heads gathered from all over the country to celebrate Trop Rock Music.
First stop was Lulu’s where my longtime friend Brent Burns is holding court all week bringing songwriter and entertainers up on stage to join him. I’ll be doing that on Friday at about 1:30 pm.
It was great seeing a bunch of friends in the house including a couple that went on the Rhine River Cruise with me and Brent and my wife Kathy a few years ago with a ship full of Parrot Heads I’ve gotten to know through the years from my trips down here.
GRAND
MARSHALL
Pretty cool thing happened while I was at Lulu’s. Lulu…Jimmy Buffet’s sister Lulu
who owns the place came in and surprised Brent by telling him that he would be
the Grand Marshall this year for the Pardis Gras Parade in Gulf Shores. And
look at the T-shirt she was wearing.
“Trailer Park Sexy”…a song Brent and I wrote that we both recorded. More on that in a second.
All hail the King.
LAST NIGHT
Yesterday and last night it was a sea of Jimmy Buffett fans at the Hangout which sits right on the ocean.
The held a Jimmy Buffett tribute last night where a ton of Trop Rock singers, including Brent, got up and sang a Buffett song with a GREAT band. It was truly like Jimmy was there with people singing along to those classic Buffett tunes we all know. So much fun.
That was followed by the Trop Rock Awards Show where I presented a couple of trophies. One or radio station of the year that went to Radio Trop Rock and my friends Eric & Gina Babin. And a second one for Duo-Trio of the year that went to the Jonas Lawrence Band.
And congratulations to my friend Sunny Jim who was named “Entertainer of the Year” last night.
Thank you to the TRMA for inviting me to be part of the festivities.
THE HANG
One of the great things about a big event like this on the beach is getting to visit with so many talented singers and writers in this genre. These guys and girls make a living singing on different beaches all around the world and to Trop Rock music lovers everywhere. Last night one of those artists Mike Nash talked to me and Brent Burns about possibly doing an event together that he hosts in Belize every year where he and his wife own a condo. Yes! Please. Just a conversation for now…but stay tuned.
SONG OF THE DAY
Well,
since Lulu Buffett wore our “Trailer Park Sexy” shirt yesterday, let me share
that song today. One of the early songs we wrote together. I was in Cincinnati
at the time on the radio when Brent called and gave me that title. I loved it
immediately and went right to my computer and wrote a bunch of it. I shared it
with Brent on the phone, he loved it, and it’s become a favorite for both of us…and
apparently Lulu Buffett as well. This is Brent's VERSION of the song.
HEALTH NOTES
McDonald’s has pulled quarter pounders from 20% of their stores in the US after a deadly E.coli outbreak.
Washington state officials have identified four new cases of bird flu, as the H5N1 outbreak has spread.
A new study concludes that walking in short bursts or climbing stairs can burn 20 to 60% more energy than sustained activity for the same distance.
A COMEDIAN’S MIND
Henry Cho is now a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He’s been funny for a long time. And this quote from him tells you how creative minds tend to work.
“My wife gets made because we’ll be in the middle of something and I’ll stop and say, ‘No, I’ve got to write this down’. She’ll say, ‘No! We’re in a discussion’! I say, ‘I know, but it’s hilarious!
DOG CROCS
A few days ago I posted about Dog Crocs. Yep…it’s a thing.
Shows you how little I know. I just could not imagine a lot of people putting these on ole faithful Fido. But they SOLD OUT in the first day they were offered. Look for a few to show up at your Trick or Treat door this year.
CLEAN LAWNS AGAIN!
Just 12 days until the election. That means these will soon be gone from the landscape. Will anyone miss seeing these?
It should be a productive day for those with wood chippers.
GREAT QUOTE
Ted Danson said this to his “Cheers” co-star Kelsey Grammer on his 40th birthday. “You know what 40 means don’t you? Now that you’re 40, it means you’re finally worth having a conversation with.”
HEADLINE OF THE DAY
Man Arrested For Illegally Entering Switzerland To Protest People Illegally Entering Switzerland. (I could make a smart comment here…but considering the country? I think I’ll remain neutral)
TODAY
I’m going to enjoy being on the beach and I’ll be out and about hearing some of my friends playing Trop Rock music. Tomorrow I’ll be doing that with a noon show at the Hangout with Kelly McGuire, and then a 1:30 pm show with Brent Burns at Lulu’s.
Have a great Thursday!
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