"After being involved in Trop Rock music for 20 years, I'm excited about the recent growth of the genre, and am grateful to have the opportunity to help take it to the next level! Will you join me?"
Mark W. Friedman
President, TRMA
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Why become a member?
Being a member of the Trop Rock Music Association isn't about going to meetings or sitting on conference calls, it's about having a good time and supporting what you love. The TRMA exists to promote and build the Trop Rock genre, which in turn helps support artists, radio stations, music venues and others that live and breathe Trop Rock music. We can't do that without our members and sponsors. Annual dues are an affordable $15 per year, and we are all volunteers at the TRMA, so every bit of the money we receive goes back into the cause. Last but not least, by becoming a member you get to vote for your favorites artists and hopefully see them win at the TRMA awards.
Our memberships are for the current calendar year. If you join during the months of October - December, your membership will be valid through December 31 of the following year.
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Academy Membership
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Academy Application Process
If you enjoy playing and writing Trop Rock songs as much as we like listening to them, you may be a perfect fit to become a TRMA Academy Member. Your application will be reviewed by our board of directors (they are processed quarterly) and we will follow up with whether you were accepted for Academy membership. To learn more about our current Academy members go to the page by clicking "Meet Your TRMA Academy Members" below.
In the meantime, you can become a part of the TRMA family today by joining as an individual member!
Why become an Academy member?
Our TRMA Academy members are the heart and soul of the Trop Rock genre. Not only are they great singers, songwriters, musicians, and entertainers, but they also have the passion for our genre to help lead the charge forward and support the newer artists any way they can.
The Trop Rock Music Association recognizes Trop Rock singer songwriters and bands through Academy membership. To become an Academy member, artists must meet certain qualifications. These includes attributes in areas such as songwriting, production, promotion and live performance. An artist’s music must also meet the definition of Trop Rock music below. If you are interested in applying for an Academy membership (or recommending an artist) please apply to the left. Academy applications are reviewed and approved (or denied) by the TRMA Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. If approved, your membership is free and qualifies you for nomination in all of the annual Trop Rock Music award categories.
You can live the Trop Rock artist lifestyle as well and have the full support of the TRMA.
"Trop Rock" Definition: Tropical Rock (or Trop Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements of Rock and Roll, Country, Caribbean, Reggae or other musical genres to create a laid-back or “escapist” state of mind. Trop Rock may create its tropical or “island vibe” either with tropical or island-like instrumentation and production, or with beach, tropical or escapist lyrical themes, or both.
Meet your TRMA Academy Members
Academy Member: David Baker (Musician)
David has been involved in music since he could talk. He began his musical journey belting out hymns in the southern baptist church. He then became involved in various vocal groups in high school and college. He attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas on a football/vocal performance scholarship. Upon graduation, David returned to central…
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Academy Member: Roger Bartlett (Musician)
www.rogerbartlett.com Roger is the original guitarist of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer band. In the early days it was just Jimmy and Roger. Two acoustic guitars, and vocals. After a year on the road as a duo, and with the success of a hit song, Come Monday, it was clear a band was needed for the bigger…
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Academy Member: Dave Signs
www.davesignsmusic.com I have been performing, writing, and making records most of my life. My amazing career landed me in Nashville when I was barely 17. Fortunate to be involved in the recording industry for over 4 decades, the list of Artists and friends I have recorded and/or toured with is long and sometimes seems…
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Academy Member: Jeff Dayton
www.jeffdaytonmusic.com Nashville artist Jeff Dayton’s career is a success story built on hard work, faith and professionalism. From his 15 years as bandleader and guitarist with Hall of Fame legend Glen Campbell to his tours on guitar with Lee Greenwood and megastar Kenny Chesney, Jeff has kept the same upbeat gratitude and energy he’s had since his…
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Academy Member: Mac Martin
www.facebook.com/macmartinmusic.com Mac Martin has embraced the celebration of Coastal Americana’s burgeoning popularity with the 2022 tropical themed album “Margarita Skies”. This album is dedicated to Troprock! Mac is a 4th Generation Floridian, lives in the small town of Arcadia, near Punta Gorda, but grew up exploring the barrier islands of Pine Island Sound, Sanibel, and…
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Academy Member: Jody Bly
www.jodybly.com Born and raised in Key West – Jody Bly is a true Conch. His father and grandfather were both shrimpers and Jody grew up to be a shrimp boat captain himself. He learned a few chords on the guitar and started writing his own songs, never having heard of Jimmy Buffett. He later…
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Academy Member: Tiffany Hulse
www.TiffanyHulse.com Some would agree that the key to happiness is finding a career you enjoy. Although, sometimes, when the moon is high, and the hippies are even higher, your suitable career finds you. Fortunately, Tiffany Hulse—also known for her work under the pseudonym, Tiffer ‘the Riffer’ Folk—was one of the lucky ones. At the…
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Academy Member: John Allan Miller
www.thejohnallanmiller.com Florida native John Allan Miller is putting his unique good timing stamp on Music City as both an artist and as one of Nashville’s most creative songwriters. His high energy performances, undeniably catchy songs and infectious personality earned him a spot in CMT’s Dodge Ram Artist Development Program and have built a solid…
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Academy Member: Jeff Randall
www.jeffrandallsongs.com My hearts tick, tickin’ on island time….With a twist of lime…… Jeff Randall is a Nashville recording artist who is living out his dream in Florida, where he continues to write and perform his trop-rock and country songs. He credits his co writers and is thankful for all of the fun times they…
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Tap Into The Trop Rock Lifestyle!
Support something great & grow your fan base?
There is no genre in the world like the Trop Rock family of fans, artists, music venues, radio stations, and many other businesses who support the artists and music. You can tap into this fast growing genre by sponsoring the TRMA. Let us help you become part of the Trop Rock Lifestyle.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Click below to see the various sponsorships available.
If you have other ideas, please contact us to discuss. We would be excited to work with you in order for you to get the most out of your TRMA sponsorship.
Become a TRMA Ambassador Volunteer!
Live the Trop Rock Life with Purpose
Are you a superfan?
Do you love Trop Rock music and want to help the TRMA grow and enhance the genre? Then why not become an official TRMA Ambassador? We are in the process of recruiting volunteers from around the country who can help educate the public (as well as increase membership) about Trop Rock music and the TRMA, be our representative at music festivals, visit local Parrot Head clubs, and help the TRMA grow overall. If you would be a great TRMA Ambassador, please click to the right and complete an application to let us know about you and how you can help. We will respond as soon as possible. The best part is that you can have fun volunteering at something you love! Thanks for your support!
Become an Ambassador
Click below and tell us how YOU can help advance Trop Rock!
A few words from Ambassadors
Barry Terrell (Texas):
"Melissa and I support and love all live music but especially Trop Rock. We love original music about the things we love; beer, beaches, sun, sand and beer."
Joe Brett (New Jersey):
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"Trop Rock expresses a positive vibe. Its a vibe that I like to promote and share. I try to incorporate it in scouting events, as well play it at work to help keep people in a good mood."