Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played a show from the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine, California on Saturday night. The set list contained few surprises, though a solo version of “Wonder Why We Ever Go Home,” performed by Nadirah Shakoor, was a welcome addition. View the entire set list here, along with Bamafan’s show review. Did [...]

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Freelance writer Gary Logan writes a piece for the Washington Post entitled “Returning to Margaritaville.” The article follows the writer’s life from when he was first introduced to Buffett in the 70’s, how his life changed over the ensuing 30-plus years, and how Buffett’s music was always a constant. It’s a good read, check it [...]

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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a special show at the historic Fillmore Auditorium on Thursday, October 18th. Tickets are expected to be $126. Check back for on-sale date.

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Thursday night, during the Southern Mississippi vs. Boise State game, late in the 2nd quarter, Chris Fowler mentioned Jimmy a couple times. Boise State was winning 28-6 and was at the time dominating the game and Chris mentioned that Jimmy was a graduate of Southern Miss and said, “Southern Miss needs a Change in Latitude or [...]

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According to Cayman Net News, the Margaritaville Cafe on Grand Cayman that opened in 2006 recently had its liquor license put on probation because of complaints from a neighboring church. Elmslie Memorial United Church objected to the renewal of Margaritaville’s licenses claiming the establishment is “a bad influence” and that the owners, Dart Realty, should apply [...]

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The Alabama Press-Register has an article on Buffett honoring the owner of the gulf coast bar The Flora-Bama at one of the Madison Square Garden shows: “Buffett honors Gilchrist; benefit set for Joiner” When Jimmy Buffett opened last year’s “Take the Weather with You” album with the song “Bama Breeze,” an ode to a fondly remembered [...]

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Jimmy Buffett spent some time this past weekend volunteering in Montauk with Surfers Healing, a organization created specifically to take autistic children out of their mysterious shells, and to turn a beach here, a beach there, into a sanctuary of shared understanding for moms and dads who most days struggle alone to cope with their [...]

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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the second of two shows from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday night. View the entire set list here, along with Bamafan’s show notes. Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board. The tour continues September 29th with a show from [...]

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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the first of two shows from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday night. Notable songs from the set list included “School Boy Heart.” View the entire set list here, along with Bamafan’s show notes. Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion [...]

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Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally will be inducted into the prestigious Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on October 14th. Joining Mac as inductees this year are Hank Williams, Jr., Flatt & Scruggs, Bob DiPiero, and Dottie Rambo. McAnally has written hits for Alabama (”Old Flame”), Shenandoah (”Two Dozen Roses”), Steve Wariner (”Precious Things”) and Ricky [...]

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