Tropical Denny is one of those guys with an affection for the water who really seem to enjoy life. He has no qualms about admitting that in many ways his lifestyle is patterned after that of Jimmy Buffett - he lives on a houseboat in Austin, Texas and sings songs about the tropics, sailing, and drinking tequila. His music is somewhat like that Buffett, or perhaps Steve Goodman. Folk-based acoustic guitar strumming and picking, with a little caribbean influence and story-telling lyrics. Most of the songs on the CD "Music to Beach About" are very positive and fun-loving; some a little romantic like the ballad "Sailing at
Midnight". Some of his tunes, such as "See You Soon" get into a rhythmic groove, and if you close your eyes and listen to Denny sing 'city life ain't no life for a tropical man' you can almost slip away to a white sand beach, if only for 3 or 4 minutes. It just seems right.On "Tequila Talking" Denny gives one of his more Buffett-like performances, as he talks about how "it was the tequila talking...Jose Cuervo you took a bite out of me". Some nice lead breaks between lines throughout the song. These are the kind of songs that you want to listen to when you're in a good mood; relaxed but ready for a fun time. No wonder Denny is so popular around the waterholes in Texas! Recommended for fans of Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, Steve Goodman, and anyone who likes the fun side of folk...

Fred Wheeler
Indie Journal
Location, USA

When it's cold outside, it sure is nice to take a nice trip to the beach, even if by way of a daydream. The soothing sounds of Tropical Denny can put you in the mood for a margarita and lounge chair, whether or not the sun is shining in your neighborhood.

Every song on the album features Tropical Denny singing solo along with his acoustic guitar, much like a musician you would find at an island resort. Some of the songs are blues/country inspired, and the thought of Jimmy Buffett enters the mind quickly.
Denny has a storytelling style of songwriting that keeps your interest and is highly entertaining. The song Suppertime is a country-flavored number that is written from the viewpoint of a man who's visiting his ex, just because he's hungry for her cooking. He promises not to outstay his welcome; he just wants to eat and run.

So put on your flip-flops, turn up the heat, and fire up the blender. I'm ready for some fun in the sun.

MISH MASH Mandate: Welcome to the endless summer

Reviewer: Margot@ Buskers Ball
Mose Allison happens to be a particular favorite blues singer of mine,and having listened to just the first track, Mose instantly springs to mind. Track 2 however was like listening to a completely different singer. As the cd played on it all started to 'gel' together rather nicely. Country blues for sure...kind of made me wish I was on holiday,just cruising along on that old African Queen, with Denny laid back playing the entire album for me...(no I don't look like Katherine Hepburn)...just waiting for the sun to go down,and,as the song says,'I ain't nowhere around'. Tropical Denny, this album is great...do another for sure! Margot@Buskers Ball of UK

Reviewer: Eddie Russell
Hi,Tropical Denny. I have just received and reviewed your CD,"Music to Beach About", and I love the hell out of this. I put a PickHit notation by every song-which doesn' happen very often. Outstanding-simple but clear production, very cool real lyrics and style. All review systems go on this one!!! I don't live on a houseboat but I think we have a lot in common....ER

Reviewer: AUTOreverse.com
Tropical Denny's got on his tropical shirt and his white panama hat,and he's strumming an acoustic guitar. He sings about a life of drinking tequila, chasing women,fishing,and boating around the US coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The notes on his CD, Music to Beach About, claim that DENNY has an "affection for the JIMMY BUFFET way of life", which is certainly reaffirmed by his music. I also detect a bit of WILLIE NELSON influence in "Home Sweet Home Again", while "SEE YOU SOON" follows the structure of LOU REED's "Rock and Roll" in a southern,country sort of way. DENNY doesn't mention purple clouds in any of the songs on his CD, but I'm guessing that's what he sees when he wakes up in the morning...SL