Described as “an award-winning singer/songwriter that will make you smile, cry, tap your toes, kiss your guitar and call your momma with his great storylines..”, Kelly resides in the ClearLake area of HoustonTX. Nominated for ENTERTAINER as well as PRODUCER of the Year for the 2008 Texas Music Awards, he was also awarded ALBUM of the YEAR for his third CD “Boat in Belize” with its island & sailing theme.
Known most for the Texas-Caribbean songs he wrote for his CD’s “RedfishIsland” & “Boat in Belize”, he also has been on the country and Texas Music charts with songs he wrote from his second CD “Club Blonde”, such as “Wasted on the Young”. He was awesome last year at our event and we're so glad to have him back! Website: www.redfishisland.com
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They rocked us last year!!!!!!! Jerry Gontang and Stars On The Water
Jerry Gontang and Stars On The Water are one of the most requested bands within the Parrot Head community. They really know how to get the crowd dancin'. From their own versions of Buffett to the great rock 'n roll of the 70's & 80's, these talented musicians are true entertainment. We loved having them here last year and look forward to them closing the event on a high! Website: www.starsonthewater.net
<----Click to hear Stars on The Water!
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A Parrot Head favorite!!!!! Rob Mehl
"I describe my music as Island-Style Americana ... laid-back, beach-flavored ballads and stories with a hint of jazz. Does that make sense?I spent most of my youth moving back and forth from Encinitas (North County San Diego) to Waikiki and back again, then back to the islands again ... so it's safe to say that walking warm sands and surfing warm waters have influenced my music." Among all us Parrot Heads, Rob's music is a "vocal" warm Summer breeze that whisks you away to the tropics. You will love his mellow tones and fantastic lyrics.
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Local boy, Ventura's own Unkle Monkey!!!!
Steve Stafford has been writing and performing music for 20 years. He has performed in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Australia, Mexico, New Orleans, and many other exotic places. Now based in Southern California, Steve is backed by all-star musicians whose previous credits include Boz Scaggs, Rita Coolidge, Lindsey Buckingham and others. You can catch them playing all over the Ventura and Los Angeles areas. From his tropical gang to his Irish group, the talent just keeps comin'.
Bob Karwin began his music career in Boston, Massachusetts on June 4, 1990, playing to drunken mobs in the Irish pubs and college bars. He quickly made a name for himself in Beantown by being able to tame an unruly crowd fired by Guinness and Jack Daniels using only his guitar and a microphone. In 1993, Bob packed up his Jeep and moved to sunny San Diego. His blend of humor and thoughtful songwriting struck a chord with Southern Californians and he began to develop a following at his rowdy one man shows. Bob is now a full fledged Californian, strolling the beaches and vowing to never shovel a driveway ever again.Bob has played along side of many members of Jimmy Buffett’s band, the Coral Reefers, including Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Amy Lee, Deb McCall, T.C. Mitchell, Doyle Grisham, and Jay Spell. He has been a featured act at many national “parrothead” events. We’re so happy to add him to our entertainment lineup this year!!!!
(2009)
