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TropRock in the Mountains

TropRock in the Mountains

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Grab your best Hawaiian shirt, friends, and dancing shoes for our second annual Trop Rock event. The party starts on Friday, August 7, and then wraps up on Sunday, August 9. The entire weekend is FREE to attend, but you can get VIP tickets for Saturday to enhance your experience. VIPs receive reserved shaded seating, a tin cup chalice souvenir, a complimentary meal, and a drink. Our music lineup includes Roger Bartlett, Jimmy Buffett’s original guitarist, John Frinzi, Tall Paul and Kristie, Klee Liles, and a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band.

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“Changes in latitude, changes in attitude”

Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy may have meant that the opposite way, but you can trade 90-degree weather for a cool, mountain breeze without missing out on the “TropRock” music you love. Sit back and stay cool in an Adirondack while you listen to several bands pay tribute to “Bubba”.

“Cheeseburger in Paradise” Meal w/Wine Margarita

Covered, Reserved VIP Seating

VIP Parking

Tin Cup Chalice Souvenir Cup

VIP Event Badge and Lanyard

Waived Reservation Fee through Stay Blue Ridge ($50 value)

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PRE-PARTY FRIDAY

with Roger Bartlett
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Arrive the day before TropRock to check-in, receive your VIP parking pass and lanyards, and enjoy a glass of wine as you enjoy Roger Bartlett, the original “Coral Reefer” band guitarist. Roger is as funny as he is talented, which makes for a wonderful, entertaining evening.

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FOOD VENDORS

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TropRock in the Mountains Proceeds Benefit

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Musicians’ Mission of Mercy unites compassionate musicians and others with generous hearts to provide food, beverages, and other life essentials to people in need.

Music has a universal power to bring people together emotionally and spiritually. We tap into the gifts of musicians to bring awareness to our mission and raise funds to buy and distribute provisions.

Musicians and non-musicians alike can support our cause by making a donation of any size to help buy provisions for distribution or by becoming a volunteer.

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MUSICIANS FEED THE HUNGRY

Music feeds the soul

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