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The Music of Monallo
He overcame a near fatal car accident and later serious vocal chord issues that left him wondering if he would ever be able to talk again, much less sing. Now Monallo is fully recovered and one of today’s rising Trop Rock stars, having been named the 2024 Horizon Award winner by the Trop Rock Music Association.
With hits such as Moonlight, Sunrise Vibes, He’s Gone Coastal, Live by the Sea, and Everything’s Beachy, Monallo is solidly one of today’s top Trop Rock singers and songwriters. In this Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast episode, Monallo tells the stories behind his biggest hits and shares insights on his songwriting, performing, production and social media skills. Above all, he says, he just loves creating and performing.
The Music of Todd Donnelly (Part 1)
Twenty five years ago, Todd Donnelly wrote a love song - Navigate My Heart - for his bride Kathi, and performed it at their wedding. The song - like their marriage - had staying power. Now, 25 years later, Todd has written a follow-up called Another Quarter, which celebrates their first quarter century together while looking ahead to all the promises of the next one. Click here for the podcast, the transcript and embedded videos of Todd Donnelly music.