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.