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TROPICAL ROCK
FOR FIVE O'CLOCK...
SOMEWHERE
Annual FUN-raiser
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Thank You for All Your Support!
This year's Tropical Rock and Silent Auction was a success! The entire PMMF team thanks every performer, volunteer, and most importantly every one of you who purchased tickets or donated.
Your support is what helps bring music to the mountains.
We look forward to holding more fantastic performances in Summer 2026!
If you would like to continue supporting the Pocono Mountain Music Festival,
please consider donating!
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 7 PM
Location: Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex (BARC)
1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326
Close your eyes and feel the warm breeze, the sun on your face, and the rhythm of the waves as we transport you to a tropical paradise where the music never stops and every moment is a celebration.
This electrifying musical experience brings the island spirit to life, blending the legendary sounds of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Beach Boys, and more with the soaring power of a live tropical band. Get ready to sing, sway, and escape into a night of timeless classics that capture the magic of the surf and the sand.
From the laid-back charm of “Come Monday” to the carefree anthem “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” from the reggae-infused joy of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” to the sun-kissed harmonies of “Kokomo,” this is a musical getaway where every song is a postcard from paradise.
This evening also serves as our annual FUN-raiser in support of the Pocono Mountains Music Festival’s tuition-free Performing Arts Camp for area high school students—a program that uplifts and inspires the next generation of artists.
We’re thrilled to honor our friends, Buck Hill residents Tony and Susan Roberts, with the Helmbrecht Award for their enduring commitment to the performing arts and our mission.
Guests will enjoy heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and the chance to bid on an exciting array of auction items, from exclusive experiences and luxury vacation packages to one-of-a-kind treasures.
Dress for fun in your favorite tropical wear and join us for an unforgettable night of salt-air melodies, steel-drum rhythms, and pure feel-good vibes. Whether you’re raising a glass, dancing in the aisles, or just soaking it all in, this is your passport to an island escape—no plane ticket required.
Broadway Voices with a FUN-raising Island Vibe
At Tropical Rock for Five O’Clock…Somewhere, we’re not just playing beachy tunes—we’re bringing paradise to life. These incredible artists are your musical guides for the night, blending Broadway polish, symphonic power, and laid-back tropical soul.
From Jimmy Buffett and Bob Marley to The Beach Boys and Van Morrison, they’ll transport you with every note. Let’s meet them.
SCOTT COULTER
Scott Coulter is one of New York's most honored vocalists having received five MAC Awards (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs), five Bistro Awards and two Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Vocalist. He's performed at most of NYC’s top rooms including Birdland, 54 Below, The Oak Room at the Algonquin, and Feinstein’s at The Regency where he spent a record-setting eight months performing the revue 11 O’CLOCK NUMBERS AT 11 O’CLOCK which he also co-created, directed and musically arranged. His self-titled debut CD won the 2003 MAC Award for Outstanding Recording and was chosen as the best recording of the year by TheatreMania and Cabaret Scenes magazines. Scott was director and star of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE SYMPHONIC CONCERT in its world premiere with the Baltimore Symphony and reprised his performance in the Emmy-nominated PBS production which premiered in December 2013. He is an Emmy nominee himself for his performance in American Song at NJPAC. Scott regularly performs in concert both as a solo artist and with a variety of legendary performers including Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, Tony-winner Ben Vereen and Grammy-winner Sheena Easton and has performed with symphonies all over the world including San Francisco, Baltimore, Seattle, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Phoenix, Detroit, Winnipeg, St. Louis and Calgary. Schwartz has said, “One of the greatest things that can happen to a composer is to have his music interpreted by Scott Coulter.”
Scott is creator, arranger and director of several touring shows (symphonic and non-) including MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS, THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF OZ, BLOCKBUSTER BROADWAY!, and, for The ASCAP Foundation, JERRY HERMAN: THE BROADWAY LEGACY CONCERT. As a director his credits include many shows for The Town Hall in NYC and BROADWAY BY THE WAY for The Berkshire Theatre Festival and Broadway by the Bay. Along with Michael Kerker and ASCAP, he's a regular producer/director of Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME at Carnegie Hall. Scott recently wrote the book for the new musical GOT TO BE THERE which celebrates the life and music of songwriter Elliot Willensky. Scott, along with Dave Gaebler, is a co-producer of the Jessica Hendy/Brianna Barnes musical "Walking WIth Bubbles" which received a 2023 Drama Desk Award nomination and won an Off-Broadway Alliance Award. The show's cast album is produced by Coulter and Vibecke Dahle Dellapolla.
Scott is founder/owner of Spot-On Entertainment and Spot-On Arts Academy and is a resident director of programming at 54 Below (Broadway’s Supper Club) in NYC. For eight years he's been the artistic director of the Pocono Mountains Music Festival and is the founder of the Pocono Pops! Scott is a proud graduate of the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music which honored him with the CCM Young Alumni Award in 2010 and CCM's Distinguished Service Award in 2020.
TRAVIS BIRCH (Vocalist)
With a voice as smooth as a sunset over the Gulf, Travis Birch has spent decades lighting up Nashville stages and touring alongside legends like Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, and Merle Haggard. His mix of heartfelt country, rock, and gospel tones makes him a natural fit for this tropical escape. Whether he's playing for thousands or leading worship in a small-town chapel, Travis brings sincerity, soul, and seasoned talent to every performance.
CHRIS BLEM (Vocalist)
From Disney’s world stages to international symphony halls, Chris Blem brings global flair and vocal finesse to the party. He’s performed with orchestras in Tokyo, Singapore, and Walt Disney World—and when he's not performing, he’s empowering artists to shape their own stories. Expect charisma, clarity, and pure joy in every note. Chris brings the sunshine wherever he sings.
LISA HOWARD (Vocalist)
A Broadway favorite with powerhouse pipes, Lisa Howard is the definition of versatility. From Wicked to Titanique, Escape to Margaritaville to Spelling Bee, she’s played it all—and now she’s bringing that same vibrant energy to our island stage. With TV, film, and award-winning stage work under her belt, Lisa’s voice is the kind that gives you chills… even in the tropics.
JOHN FISCHER (Pianist)
John has been a music director and pianist in NYC for over 20 years. This will be his 13th year as music director for BROADWAY’S RISING STARS at the famed Town Hall NY, where he also worked on numerous BROADWAY ORIGINALS concerts. He made his Lincoln Center debut this year, music directing for the current Tony award winner, Ali Stroker, in her sold out AMERICAN SONGBOOK concert. He spent 7 seasons as music director for the highly acclaimed musical theatre program at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in the Berkshires. His last season saw him working hand in hand with Stephen Schwartz and Chet Walker on the creation of a new ballet, The Boy on the Roof. This past year has taken him to the symphony world as a guest artist with the Santa Ana Symphony Orchestra in Music of the Knights, and the Signature Symphony in Tulsa for a Bernstein/Robbins celebration. In NYC, he is a regular fixture at Feinstein’s/54 Below, music directing everything from Sondheim to Sinatra. Recent highlights include Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner’s sold out run of UNATTACHED, and the 25th Anniversary concert of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, part of the award winning 54 SINGS series for which he also music directed APPLAUSE, MACK & MABEL, and KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. Other NY credits include pianist for the previous Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY, pianist/conductor for TALK OF THE TOWN Bank Street Theatre, TAKE ME ALONG Irish Rep, NAKED BOYS SINGING at New World Stages, and much more. He has been on staff at Applause NY, The Growing studio, AMDA, HB Studios, The New School, and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Together, these five incredible performers will transport you to a beachy, breezy world where the drinks are cold, the melodies are timeless, and the only thing on your to-do list is to relax and enjoy the music.