Thom is the Trop Rock Music Association’s Songwriter of the Year and the winner of 3 TropRockin’.com People’s Choice Awards. He is originally from St. Louis, MO and is the writer of two number one country hits, “Riding with Private Malone” and “Redneck Yacht Club,” three Texas Music number ones, has had over 100 songs recorded by other artists, two songs on Grammy nominated albums, and multiple top ten hits nationwide and in Texas. He also appears in “The Parrot Heads Documentary” with Jimmy Buffett and the new independent film “Chasing The Sun.”
Coley’s song “Grow Young With You” was featured in the Natalie Portman/Ashley Judd film, “Where The Heart Is,” and she co-wrote the top 5 Platinum-selling She Daisy hit “Lucky 4 U.” She hails from West Virginia and has had songs recorded by artists ranging from Kristi Lee Cook to Loretta Lynn. She also starred in the film “Alabama Love Story.”
Special guest Dave Ellis of Fry Daddies fame will get us started at 6:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs – the grill will be going and the drinks will be flowing
Gorgeous view, great food, and entertainment from fellow Parrot Head Pat Foley! Our charity is QC Haven of Hope based in Rock Island. Consider bringing a donation from the list below or a check made out to QC Haven of Hope. You can also contact Kathy Koester,our charity director, at kathko99@aol.com
Needed items:
Rubbermaid containers for leftovers
Shampoo and conditioners
Bath soap
Toothbrushes
Brushes and hair ties (adults and children)
Diapers all sizes
Baby wipes
Clorox wipes
Laundry soap (pods are best for rationing)
A baby swing (we have one but with several babies, additional would be nice)
“Margaritaville” is coming back to Wisconsin.
Jimmy Buffett is bringing his Coral Reefer Band back to Alpine Valley Music Theatre July 20 for the first time since 2016.
A perennial at Alpine for years, Buffett bypassed the East Troy amphitheater the past two summers to instead play Wrigley Field in Chicago.
His absence in 2017 contributed to Alpine’s first full-season closure in its 40-year history, after operator Live Nation was unable to secure any acts that summer.
Alpine reopened in 2018, hosting five shows with Dead & Company, the Zac Brown Band and Brad Paisley. The outdoor amphitheater also will host Hootie & the Blowfish Aug. 23 as part of the band’s comeback tour after a 10-year hiatus.
The Quad City Parrot Head club has been invited to blast out some tropical tunes to inspire and cheer on the participants in the 45th annual Bix 7! The location is at a former business in the Village of East Davenport with parking – it is also at a turn in the course, giving us TV exposure when the pace car drives by! Be there at 7:30 to get situated and park.
July’s Social take us to the west side of Davenport, to the Gypsy Highway (formerly the Rusty Nail). 3rd Degree Burns is the scheduled entertainment for the evening! Charity component is Down By The Creek, list of needed items to follow.
For all Parrotheads that wish to attend!
This month’s social will be at the newly expanded Zeke’s Island Café (http://zekesislandcafe.com/), with a menu comprised of Hawaiian, Asian, and Caribbean inspired dishes. The charity is Stand Down for Homeless Veterans; Donations of warm socks are appreciated!