Have you had a chance to get your hands on the new Jimmy Buffett Encores album? If you haven't yet, I highly suggest it. The new live acoustic album will be comprised of the intimate final encore songs from concerts, many solo, and some with band members or special guests during the 2008 & 2009 tours. "Encores" boasts 22 tracks and was recorded in different cities in the US as well as … [Read more...]
Henry Kapono – Live: Dukes on Sunday
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 15, 2010
It doesn't matter if you are on your boat with the waves steadily lapping at the hull, swaying with the rhythm in a hammock or just sitting at home surfing the internet. Henry Kapono is the definition of island relaxation. Here is a portion of his bio from BookLinesHawaii.com Henry Kapono, is of pure Hawaiian decent. He was born and raised on the island of O‘ahu in the small town of Kapahulu, … [Read more...]
Who is Yellowman? Jamaican Raggae God
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 9, 2010
Are you a fan of reggae? Have you heard of Yellowman? If you are a true raggae fan than you better have. JC Perez brought up Yellowman's name in a conversation we were having about life in the real Caribbean, away from all the resorts and tourist hot spots. I started digging into yellowman a bit and listening to a few of his laid back Jamaican tracks. I found out that Yellowman's scope of … [Read more...]
Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Radio Hat
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 22, 2010
Every day I come to work, warm up the computer and the first thing I do is go to No Shoes Radio. It's Kenny Chesney's online streaming radio channel and it's the perfect thing to listen to throughout the day. I know what your thinking, Chesney is great but I couldn't listen to him all day. Nor could I. But the channel plays so much more than just Chesney's music. It plays the likes of … [Read more...]
Willie Nelson, Countryman – An Island Vibe Must
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 4, 2010
I'll be the first one to tell you I'm not a huge Willie Nelson fan. But if you're a believer of kicking back, closing your eyes and escaping to somewhere south, then the Willie Nelson Countryman album needs to be on your radar. I was introduced to this album awhile back by a buddy who started playing it while we were sitting under the tiki bar and I instantly fell in love. It's even more … [Read more...]
All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 14, 2009
You have your classic Christmas tunes such as Silent Night, Jingle Bells and Frosty but what about the non-traditional. What about ones that put your mind not on the snow and decorated pine trees but firmly place your feet in the sand as your eyes take in the wonder of Coconut Palms decked out in sparkling Christmas lights. That screams non-traditional to me! My favorite island vibe … [Read more...]
Cash in on Bankie Banx
by RUMSHOPRYAN on November 23, 2009
If you like chilling out with some island music and sipping on umbrella drinks this artist is a must for your music collection. I first got a taste of Bankie Banx when he came together to make "Live in Anguilla" with fellow island sole Jimmy Buffett. I will give one of my buddies credit, he actually ordered one of Banx's albums online and really got me familar with this great reggae story … [Read more...]
