About Miguel Lantigua

Miguel Lantigua is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and bandleader based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Best known as the frontman and guitarist for the rock band Tropico BLVD, Miguel’s work spans genres and formats, blending soul, funk, jam, and Latin influences with heartfelt lyricism and electrifying live performances.

Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Lantigua began playing music at age 12 in church groups and local ensembles before turning his creative focus to painting. After earning a degree from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2007, he returned to music with fresh inspiration, performing with jam and blues bands across Florida.

In 2010, Miguel moved to New York City and joined the jam band Gypsy Trane, later becoming a core member of the local Phish tribute act The Lawn Boys. These formative years in NYC shaped his musical identity, opening doors to collaborative work on bass and guitar. He played in various groups, including a regional college tour backing H.R. of Bad Brains, a live radio performance on The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM, and a sold-out show with the Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense.

Miguel also began producing original material, which caught the attention of Grammy-winning producer Dan Grigsby (Dave Matthews Band, Joe Cocker). Grigsby offered Miguel studio time in New York, which Miguel used to lay down early tracks for Tropico BLVD’s debut LP It’s Gonna Be a Good Day. The album was completed in St. Petersburg with young producer Daniel Mayer.

In 2016, Miguel reimagined Tropico BLVD with a new lineup and a collaborative spirit. No longer just a backing band, Tropico BLVD evolved into a shared creative collective. Since 2019, the group has performed across Florida while recording their next full-length album Neighborhood Watch, with plans to tour beyond the state.

Outside of Tropico, Miguel performs regularly throughout the Tampa Bay area—both as a solo artist and with his trio or full band. He is a staple in the region’s music scene, playing everything from local bars and festivals to corporate events, private parties, and weddings. He also sings and plays with Antelope: A Tribute to Phish, a popular Phish tribute band that tours throughout Florida and the Southeast.

In addition to live performance, Miguel is a sought-after producer and collaborator, helping develop and record music for emerging artists in the region. He also performs as a DJ and is currently recording his debut solo album—Meet Me In Your Garden—a genre-bending, emotionally rich project that explores love, loss, and transformation.