NiyoRah is an up-and-coming Dominican-born, St. Thomas-raised artist who you may have heard as part of the Star Lion Family (heard on the compilation Talkin' Roots Volume 1, amongst other albums). I stumbled on to his video over the weekend and it instantly caught my eye. It has a great message about peace, love and self improvement. Doesn't most reggae convey those ideas? Niyorah stands out … [Read more...]
Kenny Chesney Releases Music Video for his Latest Single “Reality”
by RUMSHOPRYAN on October 14, 2011
Don't we all work for the weekend? Friday kicks off the weekend and Kenny Chesney helps by making us forget about our "Reality"...at least for a minute or two. I just saw that our good buddies over at ChesneyWorld.com posted that Chesney has just released the video for his newest single, "Reality". It is a highlight reel of a lot of the stadium shows that get's me pumped and ready for the next … [Read more...]
The Mexican Cutie Cocktail, How It Got Here I Might Have A Clue
by RUMSHOPRYAN on October 12, 2011
After one sip, you'll be saying "Uno mas porfavor!" Man am I thirst. After the all day Carl Grooms Rumologist party we had last Saturday, rum and even a cold beer just didn't sound good. Today is Wednesday, Boat Drinks day, and now everything sounds good. Jumping off the wagon! I saw that our friend Carl didn't win the Tommy Bahama Rumologist contest. Congrats to the winner Jack Terry, all … [Read more...]
Anywhere I Go (acoustic) & Mellow Mood – Slightly Stoopid
by RUMSHOPRYAN on September 12, 2011
Music sets the mood. Music is the soundtrack to our lives. Being that we Castaways like to take life a little slower, our music relaxes, soothes and clams us. I hear margaritas are pretty good for that as well. I just stumbled onto a group that I think you might like, they're called Slightly Stoopid. I don't know much about them yet, but the couple songs I've heard so far are pretty damn good. … [Read more...]
Foxy’s Firewater Rum – Rum Review
by RUMSHOPRYAN on September 5, 2011
Oh I wish I was there tonight On Jost Van Dyke Sippin' on some Foxy's Firewater Rum Those are a few lyrics from Somewhere in the Sun by Kenny Chesney. The island cowboy sure knows how to sweet talk our tropical, sand on the brain souls doesn't he. I'd have to say that Somewhere in the Sun has to be in my top 5 Chesney songs. It paints the perfect picture of living in the islands and letting … [Read more...]
Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season – An Eye On Irene
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 22, 2011
It looks like Irene is going to be storm to keep an eye on. I've heard that our friends in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico took a lashing from Irene yesterday and last night. I hope everything is okay with everyone there. I'm not one to stir the drama pot, and don't think Irene is going to be too much of a concern, but when you're home sits in the middle of the cone of probability, or … [Read more...]
Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Photo Caption Contest Finalists
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 15, 2011
Wow! Thanks for all the great entries for our caption contest guys. I had a beast of a time trying to pick the 3 finalists. Congrats to Kevin, Sandy and Allison! They are our 3 finalists and we will now vote on who has the best caption. The caption with the most votes will become a proud owner of a shiny new Castaway T-shirt. Let the voting begin! Photo Caption Finalists 1. Kevin - "You … [Read more...]
Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Photo Caption Contest!
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 12, 2011
Happy Friday Castaways! We haven't done a photo caption contest in awhile and I think it's about time. Above is a great photo of Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown at the Kansas City show in Arrowhead Stadium. Give us your best photo caption! There's a lot of crazy Shenanigans happening on stage and I'm sure your creative juices will be flowing. Be funny, be creative. Leave your caption below in … [Read more...]
Charles Emanuel, A Look At The St. Kitts Singer Songwriter
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 8, 2011
It's my pleasure to introduce you to Charles Emanuel, the acoustic soul singer - songwriter hailing from the beautiful island of St. Kitts. I was lucky enough to meet Charles one night while he was performing at the Shiggidy Shack. Erin, Lavern and I were sitting at Shiggidy waiting on our food and watching a fire dancer finish up his routine. It had been a long day exploring St. Kitts and I … [Read more...]
Tripping Over Shrimpboat Sound, Jimmy Buffett’s Key West Studio
by RUMSHOPRYAN on July 25, 2011
We were walking form Duval down Caroline Street, took a left down another street to get to the marina to jump on a sunset cruise and there it was. Everyone else in our group walked right by this unassuming building, but my buddy JR and I stopped right in our tracks. What could make us do that? How about a little Buffett magic. There it stood, Shrimpboat Sound, Jimmy Buffett's recording studio … [Read more...]
In The Haze Of The Rum, It Makes The House Band Seem Like Buffett
by RUMSHOPRYAN on July 18, 2011
Doesn't the "Haze of the Rum" make everything seem a little bit better? Everyone gets more attractive, you laugh just a little louder, and you never want the night to end, that is the haze of the rum. I wrote about this island inspired album, "Pirate Sessions" last week, featuring the song Gettin' Down in a Pirate Town. Chase Rice (Captain Morgan), Florida-Georgia Line (Blackbeard and Calico … [Read more...]
