The Conch Republic band is headed to the Conch Republic!  They will be opening the Main Stage at the Casa Marina Resort during "Meeting Of The Minds" in FL on October 30, 2008 from 7-8:45 PM.

 

Each year in early November, the Parrothead Nation PHlocks to Conch Republic) for "Meeting Of The Minds". This weekend, (well-known in the Florida Keys and around the world as "the ultimate party with a purpose") draws 3,500 Parrot Head club members from as far away as Australia and Canada. The convention features trop rock music from top-notch bands across the country, even featuring the man "Jimmy B." himself, on the main stage in past years.

 

"It is such an honor to be invited to play at MOTM, especially on the main stage at the Casa," says lead singer, "Hollywood" Lacer. "This is something most bands work toward for YEARS to achieve, and comes as a bit of a surprise for a band as young as ours," he stated.  Although the band is made up of seasoned musicians with many years in the business and even college degrees in music, the band was formed just two years ago, as a creation of band owners Michael "Panama" Thomas and Bobby "Hollywood" Lacer (both are members of both the Bluegrass & Cincinnati Parrothead Clubs).

 

Pulling together top musicians from across the state, Conch Republic was formed with musicians from Central to Eastern Kentucky. Currently, the band has members from Bardstown, Frankfort, Nicholasville, Lexington, Pikeville and Winchester. This "band of pirates" has been entertaining fans for the past sixteen-months across the Midwest and southern states – from Ohio to Alabama, from West Virginia to Mississippi and most all states in-between. Although the band is based out of Lexington, Kentucky, the "heart" of the band beats with a tropical flair that takes you down to the islands. With congas, steel drums, timbales and ukelele - added to the rockin' electric guitar, live drum kit and bass – they have the perfect blend for Trop Rock fun!

 

You can check out their original music, as well as cover tunes on their website at www.conchpartyband.com and right here at www.MySpace.com/conchpartyband.  Both websites have their newest CD available, "Flip Flops and Bottle Tops", which is also available on CDBaby.com.

 

For a complete list of music, activities, and more information on "Meeting Of The Minds" and Parrot Heads In Paradise, Inc., please visit their web site at www.phip.com.

Conch Republic's own Bobby "Hollywood" Lacer will be speaking with DJ Jeff Allen during his weekly Amish Beach Party during Radio Jimmy Dreamz this evening, beginning at 8:00 PM EST.  DJ Jeff is going to be featuring Conch Republic's music and begin speaking with Hollywood around 8:30 PM.
 
The website is www.radiojimmydreamz.com.  Before logging in, you must have a Live365 membership which you can get for free at www.live365.com.  Please give yourself plenty of time to sign up for the membership and then log into the station.  Once you're there, returning is a breeze but folks sometimes have some trouble getting in that first time, so signing in early is a good idea. 
 
They may also want to join the Jimmydreamz chatroom.  Simply go to www.jimmydreamz.com, scroll down to 'connect' on the left hand buttons and you will see the chatroom tab.  This gives you a chance to come on board with us and ask questions, offer comments, and maybe even slide in a snide remark or two during our conversation.  You will need a Jimmydreamz screenname to do so and those are free also.
 
Hope you can join us tonight for Bobby "Hollywood" Lacer and the Conch Republic on Amish Beach Party at www.RadioJimmyDreamz.com.

Come and join us at the Buffett Concert Pre-Party at Cheeseburger In Paradise in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Enjoy a great meal with good friends and rock out with the Conch Republic from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Who knows, maybe Jimmy will even stop by himself...

For more information, visit the restaurant online at www.CheeseburgerInParadise.com or call 513-753-5032.

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 25, 2007

TIME:
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

WHERE:
Cheeseburger In Paradise
812 Eastgate North Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

COST:
FREE to all customers.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Conch Republic
www.ConchPartyBand.com

Well, thanks to you guys, we did it!  We reached 1,000 MySpace friends before our 1st official band birthday.  We cannot begin to express our deepest appreciation for all your love and support.

Conch Republic

Myrtle Beach, SC - The party band from Lexington, Kentucky known as Conch Republic, as been named the headlining act for Saturday night of Parrotstock UNCAGED 2007 in Myrtle Beach.

This marks the eleventh year for the annual fundraiser and it will be held at Ocean Dunes Resort & Villa Thursday through Saturday, June 7-9.  Registration is only $45 and you can register online at www.Parrotstock.com.  All proceeds go to charity - Paramedics For Children.

So come out, help out a good cause, enjoy the weather, enjoy the bands, and rock out with the Conch Republic!!!

 

History of Parrotstock:
In September of 1996 in a land far far away their came to be known an event called Parrotstock, and like it's name sake (Woodstock) was held on a farm outside Charlotte NC. Twas a Parrot Head Phlocking like no other. There was much drinking and so much fun was had that it took four full years before those who participated could once again venture forth. In 2001 the banner was once more raised high and over the next few years Parrotstock grew to be a Southeastern Regional Phlocking, held in alternating southeastern host cities each year.

Since then, Parrotstock has grown and is a major fundraising event for Paramedics for Children, benefiting children worldwide from its home base in Copan Ruinas, Honduras and Gastonia, NC, USA. The impact of the money raised at Parrotstock is amazing, each year you can see first-hand during the event from videos just how far a little will go. It's truly a party for a purpose. You will have a great time, and you can be a part of helping others. 

Last year, the 10th anniversary of this annual fundraising event for Paramedics for Children raised the bar even more expanding from a Southeastern Regional Phlocking, to a music showcase for attendees worldwide. In 2006, Parrotstock raised over $17,000 for Paramedics for Children. This year, the Parrot gets loose...it's gonna be bigger, it's gonna be even better, it's gonna be uncaged!

CHECK IT OUT!!!!!

www.ConchPartyBand.com

CONCH REPUBLIC has released our new demo CD "A little bit of Parrot-dise" and you can hear all of the songs online!

Just go to www.ConchPartyBand.com and click on "Our Music". Click on the icons for "Cheeseburger In Paradise", "Under The Sea", "Come Monday", or "Hot, Hot, Hot" and see what happens!!! (I bet you smile!)

The CONCH REPUBLIC makes you wanna head south for either a cheeseburger in Key West or in search of a little mermaid in Disney World! Either way, you can't go wrong with the hot, hot, hot "Trop Rock" sounds of CONCH REPUBLIC!

But don't just take OUR word for it! Listen for yourself! And be sure to add this site to your favorites because there is more to come!

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CONCH REPUBLIC is now booking for the Holiday Season! Dates are booking FAST and will go even faster once the demo CD's are distributed. So, don't miss your chance to turn your next function into a BEACH PARTY!

BOOK NOW at www.ConchPartyBand.com or e-mail: booking@conchpartyband.com.

(Available for all occasions including receptions, private parties, corporate functions, etc.)

Countless tales abound surrounding the formation of the musical pirates known as the Conch Republic; tales of treachery, debauchery, mayhem and controlled insanity.

Hailing from the Port of Indecision, just South of Insanity, the Conch Republic turns every event into a little bit o' Margaritaville! But ye be warned, the Conch Republic is not for the timid and faint-of-heart. The Conch Republic is for the young and young-at-heart, wanting to let their inner-Parrothead/Pirate/Landshark, etc... come out to play.

So keep a weather eye open mates, and hold on tight. Thar be squalls ahead and guilty pleasures for all!

The Conch Republic was founded on April 23, l982, in response to a US Border Patrol roadblock on the Overseas Highway of the Florida Keys. All northbound traffic was stopped and searched for illegal aliens, and the ensuing traffic jam depressed Key Wests tourism industry.

In protest, Key West mayor Dennis Wardlow "seceded" from the Union and declared war on the US. After symbolizing the conflict by breaking a loaf of stale Cuban bread over the head of a man in a US Navy uniform, the mayor surrendered and demanded billions of dollars in foreign aid. As the US government never responded to the secession, locals have jokingly declared themselves dual citizens.