Trop Rock fundraiser returns to Orlando for third year

Trop Rock in Our Souls returns to Orlando on Nov. 22 with seven performers, raffle prizes and a cruise giveaway to raise emergency aid for Florida musicians. The third annual benefit at RockPit Brewing & Distilling supports the Trop Rock Music Association’s Artist Relief Foundation.

Why it matters: - The Orlando benefit raises emergency money for Florida musicians facing hurricanes, illness and other personal crises. - The event ties live music to direct relief for Trop Rock singers and songwriters whose income can be hit by damaged venues and disaster recovery. - The fundraiser has grown into a recurring community event with local business support and fan participation.

What happened: - Parrot Heads of Central Florida and RockPit Brewing & Distilling will host the third annual Trop Rock in Our Souls benefit on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026. - The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. at RockPit Brewing & Distilling in Orlando. - Proceeds will support Florida musicians through the Trop Rock Music Association’s Artist Relief Foundation. - The benefit features seven performers: John Patti, Joe Downing, Bill Cockrell, John Beck, Alan “Jax” Bowers, John McDonald and Dave Freeman. - Radio Trop Rock DJ Renee Adams will emcee and host games.

The details: - The fundraiser includes live music, games, raffle baskets and other community activities. - Raffle prizes are valued at up to $2,000. - Basket themes include bar and brewery visits, wine shops, restaurants, shopping experiences and pet-themed collections. - A featured prize is a cruise for two aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander, departing from Tampa. - The cruise was donated with support from Travel By Georgia and Margaritaville at Sea. - Attendees can buy raffle tickets and choose the baskets they want to win. - Tip buckets will let guests contribute directly to the artists performing at the event. - The event is at 10 West Illiana Street, Orlando, FL 32806. - Tickets and event details are available on AllEvents.

Between the lines: - The fundraiser began in 2024 after hurricanes hit Florida’s Gulf Coast and damaged musicians’ homes and venues. - The organizers created the event to help Trop Rock musicians access emergency financial support during disasters and family hardships. - Parrot Heads of Central Florida, founded in 1992, frames the effort around its “Party with a Purpose” philosophy. - The club also uses the motto “leave this place a little better than we PHound it!” for its service work. - AllEvents is supporting the benefit as a marketing partner to help reach audiences beyond the club’s core community. - The performers are familiar within the Parrot Head and Trop Rock communities and receive airplay on Trop Rock livestream radio stations.

What’s next: - Organizers expect local residents, longtime fans and new listeners to use the event as an entry point into Trop Rock and the relief effort. - The third annual edition continues the original mission of supporting Florida musicians while building a larger network of donors, sponsors and attendees. - Parrot Heads of Central Florida will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2027.

The bottom line: - Trop Rock in Our Souls is part concert, part fundraiser and part community ritual, with one clear goal: help Florida musicians when they need it most.