NOVEMBER 2011
JEFF PIKE
Atlanta native and solo entertainer Jeff Pike has been, singing, playing, writing and recording music for a living since 1984. An accomplished guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist, he has performed thousands of shows, traveled the globe and played many styles of music. As a producer, engineer and recording artist Jeff has over 15 CDs to his credit.
After studying voice, piano, guitar and theater at Woodward Academy, Shorter College and Clayton State College, Jeff set out with with just his voice and a guitar. The musical road he has traveled since then has been vast, changing, successful and long. 2010 brought Jeff back to where he started, back to where he feels most at home - behind a microphone with just his voice and his guitar. His vast and extensive song list covers classic songs, deep cuts, lost gems, originals and favorites dating back to the 1960's.
Aside from writing, performing and recording as a solo artist Jeff writes, records and performs with his Original Trop Rock Band, A1A. A1A are also known world wide as "The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show - Since 1992." Jeff also co-produces and engineers a weekly internet radio program entitled "The Paul Leslie Hour." Jeff is also the co-founder of "The Atlanta Trop Rock Alliance."
Jeff has performed, recorded and shared the stage with artist's such as Jimmy Buffett, The Zac Brown Band, Mac McAnally, The Beach Boys, Jerry Lee Lewis, Rick Springfield, Travis Tritt, Ru-Paul, Francene Reed, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Toy Caldwell, The Marshall Tucker Band, David Allan Coe, Bertie Higgins, Ricky Medlock and Blackfoot, Keith Burns, Kansas, Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Johnny Rivers, Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs, Clarence Carter, The Tams, The Swinging Medallions, Nadirah Shakoor, Peter Mayer, Jim Mayer, Roger Guth, Greg "Fingers" Taylor, Amy Lee, Michael Utely, Robert Greenidge and more.
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JEFF PIKE AND A1A
A1A-Live.com
Jeff Pike and A1A bring to life a 3 hour, highly energetic, colorful, family friendly Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. When attending or booking an A1A performance you can expect to hear all of your Jimmy Buffett favorites and then some. You will also be treated to some classic Reggae as well as some original A1A Trop Rock music. All mixed together in one big Caribbean beach party musical gumbo!
A1A perform as a seven piece musical ensemble with full production. Upon request the A1A experience can be enhanced by adding our A1A Tropigal Dancers and/or our A1A Beachwrecked Theme Actor Pirates.
Since 1992 Jeff Pike and A1A have been Internationally recognized as The Official and Original (Yes, the FIRST) Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. Any other Tribute band that has come along since then has been traveling in their wake. Period. The band also holds the crown as being the ONLY Tribute Show ever sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett himself. (Check out our bio for an impressive and detailed history)
A1A have released three original Trop Rock CD's. Their latest, "The Road To Paradise," was just released in June of 2011. So look for A1A on the road this year singing brand new A1A songs and old Jimmy Buffett classics for you to enjoy.
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THE PAUL LESLIE HOUR
The Paul Leslie Hour is a radio program featuring music and interviews with the most creative people in our world today. It is available at no charge to any BMI, ASCAP OR SESAC licensed radio station in the country whether AM, FM or College Radio.
Listen to past shows of "The Paul Leslie Hour" 24 hours a day, for free and on demand at
www.ThePaulLeslie.blogspot.com
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TIME AFTER ISLAND TIME RADIO
Since it's birth on Jimmy Buffett's Radio Margaritaville on October 13, 2003, Time After Island Time (or "TAIT" as it is affectionately called by listeners) traveled the song lines that only dreamers see. In November of 2008 TAIT RADIO was bestowed the honor of winning Best Radio Show of The Year at The First Annual Trop Rock Music Awards. Every week a new guest was interviewed and new music was explored. Guests included such artist's as Fats Domino, Woody Allen, Jeff Bridges, Derek Trucks, J.D Souther, Michael McDonald, Irving Burgie, Ralph McDonald, The Mighty Sparrow, Little Feat, Don Brewer, Bruce Kulick, Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, The Zac Brown Band and many, many more inspiring entertainers and artists.
In April of 2010 after 6 and a half years on the air, TAIT decided to call it a day. In it's wake "The Paul Leslie Hour" was born. TPLH takes over where TAIT left off with our never ending search to interview and document the finest artist's of our time.
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THE ATLANTA TROP ROCK ALLIANCE
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_192634430762167
atlantatra@yahoo.com
The Atlanta Trop Rock Alliance is a group dedicated to promoting and supporting (mostly) independent recording artists whose musical repertoire usually includes songs about beaches, bars and boats and/or the general attitude of some sort of emotional, mental or physical escapism”.
The Atlanta Trop Rock Alliance was started one night by three fans (and friends) at the appropriately named Hemingways Bar and Grille, in Marietta ,Georgia. Jeff Pike, Dawn Brys, and Fred McFarlin. The three had often discussed their affinity for the music and their disappointment in not being able to see their favorite artists play without having to drive outside the state. So, they decided to do something about it and started The Atlanta Trop Rock Alliance.
What do you need to be a member of the “Trop Rock Alliance”? Liking the music – or wanting to learn more about it - is a good start. But, we want people who will do more than just “like” it. We want people who will actively help promote it, including supporting the artists. How can you do that? By hosting or helping to organize and promote “house concerts”, helping to identify new venues for artists to play, offering hospitality, and attending shows. It’s all about the music, so you can also help spread the word about new CD releases. Any way you can help “promote and support” the music and the artists who perform it.
Questions? Email us at atlantatra@yahoo.com. We look forward to hearing from you! The Atlanta Trop Rock Alliance
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JEFF PIKE
www.jeffpike.com
www.myspace.com/jeffpike
www.myspace.com/jeffpikejazztrio
www.myspace.com/kenmercerandjeffpike
JEFF PIKE AND A1A
www.a1a-live.com
www.myspace.com/a1a
www.twitter.com/A_1_A
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