Jimmy Buffett, along with Outrigger Enterprises Group, have unveiled plans for a new restaurant in Waikiki, Hawaii. Construction will begin soon on “Jimmy Buffett’s At The Beachcomber,” with completion scheduled for the end of this year.

OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber’s $21 million revitalization momentum continues with Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber and is slated to open in late 2008. Construction of the $15 million project will start soon. The venue will occupy more than 22,000 square feet with customer seating of 400.

“Our partnership with Jimmy Buffett has made it possible to bring this unique new concept to Waikiki,” said Dean Nakasone, general manager of OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber. “Guests staying at the newly transformed OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber will get to enjoy Jimmy’s island-style magic, making their stayhere even more special.”

Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber will occupy a prominent location on Kalakaua Avenue above Macy’s in the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber hotel’s lobby level. The restaurant is a festive celebration of Jimmy’s adventurous lifestyle and the natural wonders of Hawaii. Guests will be able to choose to dine or enjoy their favorite beverage in open air lanais or within one of theextraordinary island atmospheres created throughout the facility.

“From the first time I rode a wave at Canoes on Waikiki I began to figure out how I could get back to Hawaii on a more regular basis to that One Particular Harbour,” said Jimmy Buffett. “I’m not the first nor will I be the last traveler to do so, but now with the partnership of the great folks at Outrigger Hotels, I have realized my dream and we will soon be open in Waikiki. I have had a long love affair with Hawaii and her people. Mark Twain called these ‘the loveliest fleet of islands anchored in any ocean’ and I couldn’t agree more. I have written many stories and songs inspired by my time in Hawaii and can’t wait to see what the future holds in the land that is so far but yet so near. Mahalo.”

Learn more about Buffett’s business empire here.

In an interview with ABC’s Barbara Walters, legendary actor Harrison Ford reveals that a lunchtime birthday celebration with Jimmy Buffett and the late Ed Bradley inspired him to get his ear pierced:

Ford told ABC’s Barbara Walters that he decided to have his ear pierced “after a somewhat indulgent lunchtime in celebration of either Jimmy Buffet or Ed Bradley’s birthday. …We shared a bottle of wine and I got enthusiastic about Jimmy and Ed’s earrings and went out and got one right after lunch.”

Ford is interviewed as part of “The Barbara Walters Oscar Special,” which airs at 7 p.m. EST Sunday just before the Academy Awards ceremony from Los Angeles.

Ford’s next film, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” is due out May 22, while the drama “Crossing Over” is slated for a June release.

Read the entire article here.

Billboard.com has more information on the “Live At Texas Stadium” album:

Alan Jackson, George Strait and Jimmy Buffett’s May 29, 2004, concert bash at Dallas’ Texas Stadium is the source for a 15-track live album due April 3 via MCA Nashville. The aptly named “Live at Texas Stadium” features each man performing five tracks, both on his own and in collaboration with the other two artists.

Here is the track list for the album:

George Strait:
“Honk if You Honky Tonk”
“Murder on Music Row” (with Alan Jackson)
“Milk Cow Blues”
“Cowboys Like Us”
“All My Ex’s Live in Texas” (with Jimmy Buffett)

Jimmy Buffett:
“Hey Good Lookin'” (with George Strait)
“Sea of Heartbreak” (with George Strait)
“Northeast Texas Women”
“Boats To Build” (with Alan Jackson)
“Margaritaville” (with Alan Jackson)

Alan Jackson:
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” (with Jimmy Buffett)
“Designated Drinker” (with George Strait)
“Texas Woman”
“Seven Bridges Road”
“Where I Come From”

Pre-order the album now.

LiveNation.com has confirmed three more tour dates for this year’s “Year Of Still Here Tour.”

• Sat., July 19th – Alpine Valley Music Theater – East Troy, WI
• Thurs., July 24th – Toyota Park – Bridgeview, IL
• Sat., July 26th – Toyota Park – Bridgeview, IL

Tickets go on sale Monday, March 3rd at 10 am CST.

View all tour dates currently scheduled here.

Hat tip to Dave for passing this along!

Tickets for the April 26th concert at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas will go on sale via pre-sale through Ticketmaster on Wednesday, February 27th at 10 am CST and run through Sunday, March 2nd.

They will go on sale for the general public on the following day, Monday, March 3rd at 10 am CST.

Ticket prices are $44.50 – $126.00.

When we know the pre-sale password, we will pass it on to you.