Cayman Margaritaville off of probation
submitted 12/25/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The The Liquor Licensing Board for the Cayman Islands has ruled that the Margaritaville Cafe on Grand Cayman is no longer on probation. The ruling came at the Board's quarterly meeting on Thursday. In September, the cafe was placed on probation after members of the Elmslie Memorial United Church, located next door to Margaritaville, complained that loud noise and public drunkenness was disrupting church activities.
Elmslie’s John MacMillan said the church was satisfied with the steps the venue’s management had since taken to curtail noise.
“We have taken a number of steps to become better neighbors and we have met a number of times with the church’s board,” explained Margaritaville Manager Arthur Screaton.
This has included telling DJs performing at the venue to keep music to lower levels. The venue now ensures that the large doors on its balcony are closed while DJs are performing. Speakers on the balcony are also turned off when there is entertainment inside, Mr. Screaton explained.
Mrs. Bodden–Smatt said she had recently visited the venue and noted the impressive changes management had made. “I commend you for that,” she said.
Police also confirmed they had had no complaints about the venue since it was placed on probation.
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Happy 61st Birthday to Jimmy
submitted 12/25/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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BuffettWorld would like to wish Jimmy a very happy 61st birthday today! Buffett was born December 25th, 1946 to James Delaney and Mary Lorraine "Peets" Buffett in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Other famous persons who share the same birthday with Jimmy include Sir Isaac Newton (1642), Rickey Henderson (1958), Annie Lennox (1954), Barbara Mandrell (1948), and Humphrey Bogart (1899).
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Win two tickets to a JB concert in '08!
submitted 12/22/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The original Margaritaville in Key West is giving away two tickets to see Jimmy Buffett in '08 at a concert of your choice!
All orders totaling $50 or more placed through the Key West Margaritaville Store will be eligible.
Order must be placed from December 21, 2007 through midnight December 31,2007 and the winner will be drawn on January 1, 2008
Winner will receive two tickets to one (1) Jimmy Buffett concert of their choice in 2008. Transportation, concessions, and/or any other costs to attend the selected concert are the sole responsibility of the winner.
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Margaritaville corporate headquarters expanding
submitted 12/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Margaritaville Enterprises LLC, Buffett's company that manages his restaurants, merchandise, and other enterprises, will move their corporate headquarters to a newly constructed nearby office complex. The Orlando Business Journal has the story:
Buffett's Margaritaville Enterprises LLC -- which earns an estimated $100 million annually through music, restaurants, casinos, beer, tequila and clothing -- recently signed a 10-year lease for 62,502 square feet of industrial space at Crownpointe Commerce Park.
Tom McFadden of Southern Commercial Real Estate Advisors, who represented the landlord, says the Buffett-owned company plans to use the space as its corporate headquarters. The company will build 12,000 to 15,000 square feet of office space and use the remaining space to store merchandise for Buffett's Parrotthead empire.
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Save the Manatees license plates get makeover
submitted 12/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The new design for Florida's Save the Manatees license plates was unveiled today and residents will soon be able to purchase one.
Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by Jimmy Buffett and former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. The Gainesville Sun has the story:
The new plate design was done by Nancy Blauers, a Margaritaville Merchandising Senior Artist who designs "Margaritaville lifestyle" products for Margaritaville stores.
The redesigned plates are available from your local tax collector or at www.buyaplate.com. Last minute gift shoppers may be interested in knowing they can buy a manatee plate gift certificates at any authorized tax collector's office in Florida.
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Super Bowl bash at newly opened Margaritaville
submitted 12/16/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 From the Arizona Republic:
With all the buzz about Super Bowl parties in Scottsdale, NFL agents Eugene Parker and Roosevelt Barnes wanted to make sure the West Valley - home of Super Bowl XLII - wasn't left out.
The duo's Maximum Sports Management is throwing "Big Game Bash '08" at the newly opened Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Café at Westgate City Center, just a stone's throw from University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.
Among the celebrities confirmed: former Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith, the Cardinals' own Larry Fitzgerald, Academy Award nominated actor Michael Clark Duncan of The Green Mile fame, pro beach volleyball's Holly McPeak, softball phenom Jennie Finch and former NFL players Deion Sanders, Curtis Martin and Jerome "The Bus" Bettis.
The Feb. 1 party, which gets under way at 9 p.m., benefits a number of charities, including the Pat Tillman Foundation, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Packages from Home. Tickets are $1,500 each. Details: http://www.msmbiggamebash.com.
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JB plays surprise set in New Orleans
submitted 12/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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This past weekend, Jimmy Buffett was at the bar d.b.a. on Frenchman Street when he took to the stage and performed a few songs. Jacob Brooks of The Bogalusa Daily News writes about the experience:
Around midnight or so, I was feeling the music, dancing, having a good time. I noticed this guy right in front of me. He was an older gentleman, and I didn't recognize him at first.
Soon, the band took a little break, but when they came back on, the older gentleman who was right in front of me was on stage playing guitar and singing. It was Jimmy Buffett.
He sung "No woman, no cry," a Bob Marley song, and a few others before turning the stage over back to the band.
When he was on stage, he said he loved New Orleans, which he called the "Capital of the Caribbean." When people in the audience realized it was him, the cell phone cameras came out and weren't put away until Buffett left the bar.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett again one of the top tours of the year
submitted 12/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Stubhub has released its second annual report on concert ticket sales activity, and Buffett's 2007 Bama Breeze Tour did very well, despite having far fewer dates than most top performing tours.
Buffett placed 7th on the list of the Top 10 Selling Tours of 2007 (based on total dollar volume of tickets sold), even though he only played 25 national dates, compared to an average of 48 dates for the other 9 tours on the list. In 2006, Buffett ranked number 5 on the Stubhub list.
The average ticket price for a Bama Breeze show was $136, which did not even place on the list of the Top 10 Highest Average Tour Ticket Prices. The highest was Celine Dion with $347, and number 10 on the list was Michael Buble at $195.
Comparing the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour with the 2006 Party At The End Of The World Tour, Stubhub notes that Buffett saw a 30% increase in actual number of tickets sold for 2007, and a 34% increase in total gross sales.
One interesting note that Stubhub mentions: For the second consecutive year, six of StubHub's Top 10 Selling Tours of 2007 also toured in 1986 or prior (The Police, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Jimmy Buffett, Bon Jovi, Genesis)
Read the entire Stubhub report here.
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Buffett to play benefit show in Hong Kong
submitted 12/4/07 by PirateJohn.
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 According to ThomasCrampton.com, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a benefit show in Hong Kong on Friday, January 18th.
From the blog:
Thanks to a chance encounter with Jimmy Buffett in the Paris newsroom of the International Herald Tribune last May, I convinced him to come out to Hong Kong on January 18 to give a charity concert for the FCC Charity Fund.
The fund, which I co-founded a few years ago, raises money to educate the children from Hong Kong’s Po Leung Kuk orphange.
Jimmy has generously agreed to donate his time and been extremely involved in the event. Held in the Hong Kong Football Club, it is sure to be a great event, so spread the word book your tickets soon!
For more information, visit this site.
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Buffett delves into horse racing
submitted 11/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett can now add another thing to his ever-expanding list of business ventures.... horse racing. Last Mango Stables was formed this summer and the horse Pulaski County debuted Wednesday with a third place finish at the Fairgrounds in New Orleans.
PC, as the horse is more affectionately known, is co-owned by several people, including Payton, Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Mr. Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett.
Read more here or check out Lastmangostables.com.
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Navy Admiral cites Buffett in China criticism
submitted 11/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Navy Admiral Timothy J. Keating, the head of U.S. Pacific Command, used a Jimmy Buffett reference on Tuesday while criticizing China for refusing to allow U.S. warships to take refuge from a storm in Hong Kong.
Adm. Timothy J. Keating, the head of U.S. Pacific Command, and Adm. Gary Roughead, the chief of naval operations, both took sharp exception to the Chinese government's refusal to allow the minesweepers to come into port when threatened by rough seas.
"As someone who has been going to sea all my life, if there is one tenet that we observe it's when somebody is in need you provide [assistance] and you sort it out later," Roughead said.
"This is, kind of, an unwritten law amongst seamen, that if someone is in need, regardless of genus, phylum or species, you let them come in; you give them safe harbor," Keating said. "Jimmy Buffett has songs about it, for crying out loud."
Read the entire article here.
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Michael Utley on Time After Island Time, episode 100!
submitted 11/24/07 by Bwana Paul.
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 Bringing in the one hundredth episode of Time After Island Time is Mr. Michael Utley. Mr. Utley has been performing on keyboards for Jimmy Buffett in the Coral Reefer band for 30 years. As the musical director of the Coral Reefer Band, he has been the longest running member.
On this episode, Mr. Utley tell us about the recent trip to Anguilla with Jimmy Buffett and company. In this revealing interview, he talks about the new album, "Jimmy Buffett: Live in Anguilla," which he produced with Mac McAnally. He talks about how the shows will be changing in a variety of ways, and what is in the future of the band.
We also touch on the recent journey to Paris, and we get a good view from Mr. Utley's perspective.
Tune into the 100th episode and enjoy the music and conversation, from anywhere in the world on Radio JimmyDreamz.
Monday 1 PM - November 26, 2007
Wednesday 9 AM - November 28, 2007
Thursday 4 PM - November 29, 2007
Saturday 8 PM - December 1, 2007
**All broadcasts are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)*
Thank you everyone for listening to Time After Island Time, we appreciate you.
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Video from the Glendale M'Ville Grand Opening
submitted 11/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Wednesday was the Grand Opening for Jimmy Buffett's latest Margaritaville Cafe, located in Glendale, Arizona. The Arizona Republic has an article on the opening and also a video of the festivities.
Jimmy Buffett's first Margaritaville Café in Arizona officially opened today in true Parrothead fashion, with Pink Cadillac Margaritas, Volcano Nachos, clowns on stilts and colorfully dressed employees dancing to It's Five O'clock Somewhere.
Developers, local dignitaries and members of the media gathered to welcome the latest addition to Westgate City Center, the Glendale entertainment and dining district at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue.
Read the article and watch the video here.
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Photos from the Glendale Margaritaville
submitted 11/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The blog "An Arizona Cheesehead's Ramblings" has a blog post about the new Margaritaville, complete with some great pics:
 
The Margaritaville Cafe in Glendale, Arizona is now open in the Westgate City Center!
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Thanksgiving Day Marathon on RM
submitted 11/17/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Spend your Thanksgiving Day listening to some great Jimmy Buffett Concerts
during the annual all day marathon of Concert Replays!
Here is the schedule (All times approximate, and subject to change without
notice. Times are Eastern):
6am - Va. Beach, VA 6/20/00
8:20am - Key West, FL 11/4/04
10am - Mansfield, MA 9/4/99
12:20am - East Hampton, NY 10/13/01
3pm - Toronto, ON 9/7/07
5pm - Oakland, CA 3/15/01
8pm - Clarkston, MI 7/27/91
10pm - Aspen, CO 12/22/05
12:20am (11/23 ET) - Amagansett, NY 8/7/02
Radio Margaritaville is heard free on the internet worldwide at
radiomargaritaville.com; in North America on SIRIUS channel 31; and throughout
the US, including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico on EchoStar's DISH TV network
on channel 6031.
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Buffett gets mention on "Scrubs"
submitted 11/16/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 On Thursday night's episode of "Scrubs" on NBC, Dr. Cox revealed that he is a parrot head.
"Scrubs" airs Thursday nights at 8:30 pm CST.
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"Live In Anguilla" debuts at #54 on Billboard 200
submitted 11/14/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett's latest release, "Live In Anguilla", debuted at #54 this week on the Billboard 200 with 15,350 copies sold, according to MTV.com.
Not got your copy yet? Get it now!
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Win your way onto Radio Margaritaville!
submitted 11/12/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Think you've got what it takes to be a Radio Margaritaville DJ?
SIRIUS Satellite Radio is giving you the chance to do just that. Just call 866-55-PARROT between 11/5 & 11/23/07 and introduce your favorite Jimmy Buffett song as if you were a Radio Margaritaville DJ. We’ll pick three Parrotheads who will win a trip for two to the Radio Margaritaville Studio at the Margaritaville Cafe in Orlando.
On 12/8, each winner will host an hour LIVE on Radio Margaritaville and listeners will vote for their favorite. The Grand Prize Winner will come back to host a Buffett Concert Replay on Radio Margaritaville as well as some nifty Buffett swag, and a Stiletto 100 so you can listen to SIRIUS virtually everywhere!
Read more about the contest rules and the Grand Prize here!
Not already a SIRIUS subscriber? Visit http://www.sirius.com/radiomargaritaville and sign up for a free online trial so you can check out Radio Margaritaville on SIRIUS.
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November 20th opening for Phoenix Margaritaville
submitted 11/12/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The newest Margaritaville Cafe, located in Glendale, Arizona, will open November 20th according to The Arizona Republic. It was previously reported that the restaurant would open November 16th.
During a recent visit to check on progress of his new restaurant in Glendale, singer and original Parrot Head Jimmy Buffett told his staff that he was eager to see the finished product.
"He kept on repeating, 'I can't wait to come back when it's open,' " said the restaurant's general manager, Michael Taylor, who was with Buffett during the tour.
Arizona's first Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Café opens Nov. 20 at Westgate City Center. And Buffett is expected to be back in Glendale soon after to mingle with fans and test out menu items like Jimmy's Jammin' Jambalaya and the Calypso Mahi-Mahi.
Read the entire article here.
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November 20th opening for Phoenix Margaritaville
submitted 11/12/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The newest Margaritaville Cafe, located in Glendale, Arizona, will open November 20th according to The Arizona Republic. It was previously reported that the restaurant would open November 16th.
During a recent visit to check on progress of his new restaurant in Glendale, singer and original Parrot Head Jimmy Buffett told his staff that he was eager to see the finished product.
"He kept on repeating, 'I can't wait to come back when it's open,' " said the restaurant's general manager, Michael Taylor, who was with Buffett during the tour.
Arizona's first Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Café opens Nov. 20 at Westgate City Center. And Buffett is expected to be back in Glendale soon after to mingle with fans and test out menu items like Jimmy's Jammin' Jambalaya and the Calypso Mahi-Mahi.
Read the entire article here.
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Phoenix Margaritaville set to open next Friday
submitted 11/8/07 by FloraBama Special.
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 Jimmy Buffett's latest Margaritaville Cafe will open next Friday, November 16th at 11 am in Glendale, Arizona, provided it passes its final round of inspections by city officials.
The restaurant is located in the new Westgate City Center, a massive shopping and entertainment plaza in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. Buffett's Margaritaville will feature patio seating and a balcony overlooking the center's $5 million Bellagio-like water fountain.
Visit Margaritaville.com for more information on Buffett's cafes.
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Second CMA Award eludes Buffett yet again
submitted 11/7/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The 41st Annual CMA Awards were held Wednesday night in Nashville, and Jimmy did not win the award in the sole category that he was nominated in: Musical Event of the Year for "Hey Good Lookin'," with Alan Jackson and George Strait.
Taking home the prize in that category were Tracy Lawrence, with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw for "Find Out Who Your Friends Are." See the full list of winners here.
Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally was nominated as Best Musician, but Jerry Douglas took home that award.
Buffett has been nominated 6 times for CMA Awards, but has won just once, for Vocal Event Of The Year with Alan Jackson for the 2003 hit "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere." Watch Jimmy's acceptance speech from 2003.
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CMA Awards tonight, Buffett nominated for one award
submitted 11/7/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The 41st Annual CMA Awards will air live tonight from the Sommet Center in Nashville at 8/7c on ABC.
Jimmy Buffett is nominated with Alan Jackson and George Strait in the "Musical Event of the Year" category for "Hey Good Lookin'", the live version, from the 2007 album "Live At Texas Stadium."
Here are the other nominees in the category:
Reba McEntire with Kelly Clarkson
“Because of You”
Tracy Lawrence featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
Alison Krauss and John Waite
“Missing You”
Vince Gill with Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
“The Reason Why”
View all the nominees in all the categories here.
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"Live in Anguilla" hits stores!
submitted 11/6/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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"Live In Anguilla" is available in stores today! The 2-CD/DVD combo was recorded from the March 2007 shows on the island of Anguilla.
From Amazon.com:
A Jimmy Buffett concert on a tropical island. Just walk down the beach for a once-in-a-lifetime intimate performance from Margaritaville's favorite son. That's what a few thousand fans got to experience at Jimmy's Caribbean shows on March 23 and 24, 2007. Now everyone else can, too. A double CD and an 82 minute DVD were recorded live at the Dune Preserve, Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla, in Bankie Banx's backyard and the site of famous Moonsplash Festivals. The CD's include 30 songs, all of your favorites, plus some special in-concert rarities like Domino College, Waiting In Vain, When Salome Plays the Drum, King of Somewhere Hot, Treat Her Like A Lady, and Distantly In Love. The DVD was recorded in High Definition and is in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound.
Buy this album today at your local store, or order now online through Amazon.com!
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View the "Live in Anguilla" album artwork
submitted 11/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 You can now check out the album artwork for Buffett's latest release "Live in Anguilla" in our massive Album Artwork collection, the largest Jimmy Buffett album artwork collection on the net!
The "Live in Anguilla" 2-CD/DVD comes with a booklet in which Buffett talks about the show, and also a write-up from a Anguilla historian. And as always, the artwork contains some great pictures.
You can view all the album artwork and read the liner notes here. Tip o' the hat to Shane C. for providing us the images.
Haven't ordered "Live in Anguilla" yet? Get it now!
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"Live in Anguilla" hits stores!
submitted 11/6/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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"Live In Anguilla" is available in stores today! The 2-CD/DVD combo was recorded from the March 2007 shows on the island of Anguilla.
From Amazon.com:
A Jimmy Buffett concert on a tropical island. Just walk down the beach for a once-in-a-lifetime intimate performance from Margaritaville's favorite son. That's what a few thousand fans got to experience at Jimmy's Caribbean shows on March 23 and 24, 2007. Now everyone else can, too. A double CD and an 82 minute DVD were recorded live at the Dune Preserve, Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla, in Bankie Banx's backyard and the site of famous Moonsplash Festivals. The CD's include 30 songs, all of your favorites, plus some special in-concert rarities like Domino College, Waiting In Vain, When Salome Plays the Drum, King of Somewhere Hot, Treat Her Like A Lady, and Distantly In Love. The DVD was recorded in High Definition and is in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound.
Buy this album today at your local store, or order now online through Amazon.com!
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View the "Live in Anguilla" album artwork
submitted 11/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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You can now check out the album artwork for Buffett's latest release "Live in Anguilla" in our massive Album Artwork collection, the largest Jimmy Buffett album artwork collection on the net!
The "Live in Anguilla" 2-CD/DVD comes with a booklet in which Buffett talks about the show, and also a write-up from a Anguilla historian. And as always, the artwork contains some great pictures.
You can view all the album artwork and read the liner notes here. Tip o' the hat to Shane C. for providing us the images.
Haven't ordered "Live in Anguilla" yet? Get it now!
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Bama Breeze Tour comes to an end in Tampa
submitted 11/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The 2007 Bama Breeze Tour came to an end on Saturday night with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band playing the second of two shows from the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida.
View the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board. Got pictures? Upload them to our Photo Gallery.
Check back often for announcements of special shows and tour dates for 2008.
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Buffett rocks Tampa for the first of two shows
submitted 11/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the first of two shows from the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on Thursday night. Florida Governor Charlie Crist introduced Buffett to the 20,000 fans, saying, "He has Florida in his heart and he loves her like I do."
Buffett and Crist met privately before the show to discuss their concerns over the protection of Manatees. "He said, 'I just want to thank you for what you did for the manatees,'" Crist said. "And I said, 'No, thank you. Thank you for doing so much for our state and looking out for our wildlife and our natural estuaries and caring so much about Florida.'" Read more here.
Though there weren't too many rare songs in the set list, Buffett rounded out the show with a great acoustic rendition of "Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season," played live for the first time since December 5, 2003 in Key West.
View the entire set list along with Bamafan's show review here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board. Got pictures? Upload them to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday, November 3rd with the second of two shows fromTampa, Florida.
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Local band to open for Jimmy in Tampa
submitted 10/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tampa Bay favorite De Lei'd Parrots will open for Jimmy Buffett at the Ford Amphitheater for this week's two shows on November 1st and 3rd according to Tampa Bay Newspapers.
De Lei’d Parrots are Connie Church, steel drum, percussion and vocals; Paul Anthony, guitar and vocals; Tim Miller, keyboards and vocals; Greg Seitz, bass guitar and vocals; and Huey Carter, drums and vocals.
The band will be performing on Stage B at the Ford Amphitheatre on Nov. 1 and 3.
Read the entire article here.
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Phoenix Margaritaville set for November opening
submitted 10/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett's latest Margaritaville Cafe will open in November at the Westgate City Center in Glendale, Arizona (a Phoenix suburb), according to the Phoenix Business Journal.
Besides serving up some famous Margaritas, frozen concoctions, boat drinks and cold beer, Margaritaville offers its signature Cheeseburger in Paradise, fresh island style seafood and regional favorites.
The restaurant is designed like an actual marina and features a concert stage, patio and balcony seating, an indoor and outdoor bar, and a retail store.
Read the entire article here.
Learn more about Buffett's business ventures here.
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Buffett plays second show from Las Vegas
submitted 10/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the second of two shows from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night.
Notable songs from the set list included "God
s Own Drunk," a cover of Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women," and a great final encore of "We Are The People Our Parents Warned Us About."
View the entire set list along with Bamafan's show review here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board. Got pictures? Upload them to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Thursday, November 1st in Tampa, Florida.
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New Book: The Unofficial JB Concert Guide
submitted 10/26/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Elizabeth & John Encarnacion have written a new book entitled "The Jimmy Buffett Concert Handbook. The Unofficial Guide."
Here’s your passport to Margaritaville! Over the years, Jimmy Buffett’s yearly concert tours have evolved into beach-themed extravaganzas. But as any true Buffett fan knows, to fully experience the fun you have to plunge into the pre-concert tailgate. This annual ritual can intimidate a newbie—and even die-hard “Parrotheads” need inspiration to make their parties stand out. That’s where this comprehensive handbook to all the great goings-on comes in.
It’s got essential Parrothead information, from details about Buffett’s music to background on the band to stories behind some of his famous songs. You’ll learn how to dress for the show, how to decorate your car, the A-Z of tailgating tools, recipes for Buffet gourmet classics such as a Cheeseburger in Paradise and the perfect margarita, and much more!
The book is due out June 3rd, 2008. Pre-Order now through Amazon!
Tip of the hat to Tom for passing this along.
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Bama Breeze Tour rolls into Las Vegas
submitted 10/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band continued the 2007 Bama Breeze tour on Saturday night with the first of two shows from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Notable songs from the set list included "We Are The People Our Parents Warnes Us About," and a great performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro and percussionist Robert Greenidge.
View the entire set list along with Bamafan's show review here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board. Got pictures? Upload them to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday night, October 27th, with the second of two shows from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Buffett plays the historic Fillmore in San Francisco
submitted 10/18/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band continued the 2007 Bama Breeze tour on Thursday night with a show from the historic Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California.
Highlights from the show included the rarely played "God's Own Drunk," and the first ever Buffett performance of Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women."
View the entire set list along with Bamafan's show notes here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board. Got pictures? Upload them to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday night with the first of two shows from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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The BuffettWorld Video Gallery
submitted 10/17/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Have you checked out our Video Gallery yet? Buffettworld.com's video gallery is the largest collection of Buffett videos on the web. The gallery contains 57 videos divided into three categories: TV Appearances, Music Videos, and Other.
Among the gems that can be found in the gallery include multiple performances and interviews on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Late Night with David Letterman. In the Music Videos section, you can view the music video for Carribbean Amphibian with Kermit the frog. There are dozens more great videos, many of which you've probably never seen before.
So if you haven't checked it out, spend some time in the video gallery now.
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Buffett plays the historic Fillmore in San Francisco
submitted 10/18/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band continued the 2007 Bama Breeze tour on Thursday night with a show from the historic Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California.
Highlights from the show included the rarely played "God's Own Drunk," and the first ever Buffett performance of Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women."
View the entire set list along with Bamafan's show notes here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board. Got pictures? Upload them to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday night with the first of two shows from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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The BuffettWorld Video Gallery
submitted 10/17/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Have you checked out our Video Gallery yet? Buffettworld.com's video gallery is the largest collection of Buffett videos on the web. The gallery contains 57 videos divided into three categories: TV Appearances, Music Videos, and Other.
Among the gems that can be found in the gallery include multiple performances and interviews on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Late Night with David Letterman. In the Music Videos section, you can view the music video for Carribbean Amphibian with Kermit the frog. There are dozens more great videos, many of which you've probably never seen before.
So if you haven't checked it out, spend some time in the video gallery now.
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McAnally inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
submitted 10/15/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Mac McAnally, longtime Coral Reefer Band member, producer, and songwriter was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last night. Jimmy Buffett was in attendance and did the induction of Mac. The Tennessean covered the ceremony: "It's writers' turn to be honored for songs"
At night's end, Buffett inducted his friend, sometimes-producer and Coral Reefer band member McAnally into the Hall. McAnally's hits include Ricky Van Shelton's "Crime Of Passion," Alabama's "Old Flame" and Sawyer Brown's "All These Years." "I wake up every day with a song in my heart, and then I try to get it (out there)," McAnally said. "I am taken aback with this honor."
Mac wrote or co-wrote multiple songs that Buffett has recorded, including "It's My Job," and "When The Coast Is Clear." Perhaps Mac's most famous songs that he has written are the Sawyer Brown hits "All These Years" and "Cafe Down On The Corner." He also wrote "Back Where I Come From," a song that Kenny Chesney recorded and has made a staple at his shows.
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Work halted on Jimmy's grandfather's shipwreck
submitted 10/12/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Press-Register has an article on Buffett's grandfather's shipwreck in Mobile:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday ordered a condo developer to stop digging up the sunken remains of a four-masted schooner once captained by the grandfather of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.
The decaying wooden hulk is that of the Chiquimula, a longtime Mobile Bay-area landmark, which was commanded for many years by Capt. James Buffett, a highly regarded Gulf Coast master mariner.
The vessel's charred hull, buried for more than 50 years beside the shore of Blakeley River near the Causeway, lies in the way of plans for boat slips at Shellbank Landing, a planned 57-unit condominium project.
Last week, a diving contractor hired by real estate developer Dent Boykin and his business partners began using a high-pressure pump to uncover the underwater remains of what Boykin thought was a vessel singer Jimmy Buffett mentions in a song and in a book.
Read the entire article here.
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Article compares Buffett and Kenny Chesney
submitted 10/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Hamptons.com has an article comparing Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney, entitled "Buffett and Chesney: Flip-Floppers and Five O'Clock "
One key element in the music of both Chesney and Buffett is the lifestyle they exude from the music and the stage. Buffett played the entire concert in t-shirt, yellow shorts and no shoes. Chesney wore flip-flops, forgoing the traditional Country Music staple footwear, boots. These are the guys you want around in the Keys (or on a beach in the Hamptons), with money to spend and time to spare. The second factor, only from a male perspective, is the quality of female fans that both of these guys attract. I have yet to see that many bikini tops, halter tops, and topless tops in the middle of New York City before.
Read the entire article here.
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Live in Anguilla preview video
submitted 10/9/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Margaritaville.com has a preview video from the Live in Anguilla DVD.
View the video of Buffett's beach performance of "One Particular Harbour" here.
The Live in Anguilla 2-CD/DVD comes out November 6th. Pre-Order Now!.
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Buffett plays show in Honolulu, Hawaii
submitted 10/4/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band continued the 2007 Bama Breeze tour with a show from the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday night.
The set list included some rare songs like "Cowboy In The Jungle," "The Tiki Bar Is Open," "Dukes On Sunday," and "Back to the Island."
View the entire set list along with Bamafan's show notes here. Thanks to bluemountainbear for passing it along.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board.
The tour continues October 18th with a special show from The Fillmore in San Francisco, California.
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Cover art for "Live In Anguilla"
submitted 10/3/07 by Bamafan.
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The cover art for Live in Anguilla is now on Amazon.com. Click the image on the left to view it. There is still no tracklist available, though it comes out on November 6th.
Want to see more album artwork? Browse our Album Artwork section, the largest collection of Jimmy Buffett album artwork on the web!
Update - The track list is now available on Amazon.com
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Buffett sues Six Flags theme parks
submitted 10/2/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett is suing Six Flags theme parks over a name dispute:
Buffett claims the Six Flags's Carrothead Club infringes his trademark on Parrotheads, a name associated with his Hawaiian-shirt-wearing devotees. The move has stunned Six Flags, responsible for 20 theme parks.
Representative Wendy Goldberg tells New York gossip column PageSix.com, "I'm not sure how the concept of children in foam carrot hats is going to be confused with significantly older Hawaiian shirt-wearing, margarita-swilling Parrotheads. Clearly imitation wasn't what we had in mind!"
Read the entire article here.
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Tickets on sale 10/8 for Fillmore show
submitted 10/2/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets for the October 18th show at The Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California will go on sale Monday, October 8th at 10 am PST.
Click here for the Ticketmaster link
Ticket prices are $128.50.
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JB and the Coral Reefers play Irvine, CA
submitted 9/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board.
The tour continues October 4th with a show from the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, HI.
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"Return to Margaritaville" in the Washington Post
submitted 9/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 out here.
Update - Editor Tom Shroder weighs in on the article here.
When I first encountered the manuscript that became "Return to Margaritaville," the story that begins on Page 14, I said: "We'll run a story about the deeper meaning of Jimmy Buffett over my dead body."
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Buffett to play special show at The Fillmore
submitted 9/28/07 by Midnight Flyer.
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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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Jimmy gets some love on ESPN
submitted 9/28/07 by jollymon345.
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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 at least a Change in Attitude if they want to stay in this game."
After the next play which was a running play, he said, "Boise State is having a feeding frenzy out there."
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The natives are restless in Cayman
submitted 9/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 the same principles here that they apply to the upscale Camana Bay development.
Renard Moxam, Managing Director of Island Companies, and part-owner of Margaritaville, responded that there were no objections to the initial application by Margaritaville, and that to be asked to modify the license was problematic. Margaritaville has been in operation for over a year, and apart from a couple of incidents that were acted upon, the establishment felt there are no grounds for objections.
Read the entire article here.
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Article on Buffett honoring Flora-Bama owner
submitted 9/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 coastal roadhouse, many took it as a thinly veiled tribute to the famed Flora-Bama Lounge & Package on the Alabama-Florida state line.
It's probably fair to say that Buffett was deliberate in sending a more general message. When he used the Katrina-damaged Fire Dog Saloon in Bay St. Louis, Miss., as the site of the song's video, he also worked in a theme of destruction and recovery that was relevant to life all along the Gulf Coast.
But Buffett was more direct in tipping his hat last week during a concert in New York City's Madison Square Garden. Flora-Bama owner Joe Gilchrist was in the crowd, along with a small group of friends with Gulf Coast ties, and Buffett singled both Gilchrist and the Flora-Bama out by name as sources of inspiration.
Read the entire article here.
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Second show from Madison Square Garden
submitted 9/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA.
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Buffett volunteers in the surf with Autistic kids
submitted 9/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 challenged children in the “normal” world.
“It’s the motion of the ocean,” was how the singer Jimmy Buffett put it. Mr. Buffett, a surfer himself, showed up to volunteer on Saturday afternoon. Later that evening, he performed for parents and volunteers at the Sunset Saloon on Fort Pond Bay in Montauk.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett plays show number one from New York City
submitted 9/18/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 Board.
The tour continues September 20th with the second of two shows from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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McAnally to be inducted into songwriters hall of fame
submitted 9/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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 Van Shelton ("Crime Heart"). He's also produced records for Ricky Skaggs, Chris LeDoux, Sawyer Brown and Jimmy Buffett.
Mac wrote or co-wrote multiple songs that Buffett has recorded, including "It's My Job," and "When The Coast Is Clear." Perhaps Mac's most famous songs that he has written are the Sawyer Brown hits "All These Years" and "Cafe Down On The Corner." He also wrote "Back Where I Come From," a song that Kenny Chesney recorded and has made a staple at his shows.
Congrats to Mac!
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Buffett plays second show from Gillette Stadium
submitted 9/8/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the second of two shows from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Saturday night to a packed house.
Notable songs from the set list included "Only Time Will Tell," "First Look," and "Defying Gravity," which was dedicated to the late Luciano Pavarotti.
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 resumes September 18th with the first of two shows from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Re-broadcast of Toronto Show
submitted 9/7/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Radio Margaritaville/SIRIUS 31 has announced that they will be airing a master
recording of the Jimmy Buffett concert from Toronto on Wednesday (9/5), which
suffered from technical broadcast issues and was not aired in it's entirety
live.
The rebroadcast will debut, Saturday 9/22 at 6pm ET, and be re-aired:
*Tuesday 9/25 8pm ET
*Thursday 9/27 10am ET
*Friday 9/28 12:01am ET
Additional note: The Honolulu show will be recorded for later rebroadcast and not aired live. Dates and times TBA
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Videos from the first Gillette show
submitted 9/6/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 There are some videos up on YouTube of the first show from Gillette Stadium last Sunday night.
Check them out:
Boat Drinks
Fins
Cheeseburger in Paradise
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Changes in Latitudes...
Brown Eyed Girl
View more Buffett videos in our Video Gallery.
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Bama Breeze Tour rolls into Canada
submitted 9/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band took their Bama Breeze Tour up north on Wednesday night for a show from the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Canada.
The Radio Margaritaville connection was weak, and halfway through the show the feed was dropped completely. However, thanks to our members BlueMountainBear, Andrew, and Heather, BuffettWorld has the complete set list available here. And as always, Bamafan's show notes are also available with the set list.
Notable songs from the set list included "We Are The People Our Parents Warned Us About," the Neil Young cover "Heart of Gold," and the finale "Early Morning Rain," a Gordon Lightfoot cover.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board.
The tour continues on Saturday night with the second show from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Update - The Toronto Sun has a review of the show - "Jimmy Buffett breezes into town"
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Buffett attends star-studded party at Bon Jovi's home
submitted 9/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Over the weekend, Jimmy Buffett attended a celebrity-studded Labor Day party at Bon Jovi's Long Island, New York home, according to a couple articles:
The New York Post writes:
Guests at Bon Jovi's Labor Day party were screaming and cheering when an impromptu band made up of Billy Joel (below) on piano, Jimmy Buffett on guitar and Jon Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney and Pink Floyd great Roger Waters on vocals took the stage.
The rock legends played Bon Jovi and Beatle tunes, along with many of Billy's own songs.
The New York Daily News has more:
The surf-and-turf dinner would have been enough for a crowd that included Renee Zellwegger, Naomi Watts, Howard Stern, "Today" anchor Matt Lauer, designer Donna Karan, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner and "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels.
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Multiple reviews of the Gillette Stadium show
submitted 9/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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There are several reviews out this morning of Sunday's concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts:
 
Boston Herald - "Crowd finds paradise at Buffett show"
Boston Globe - "Laid-back Buffett gives Gillette crowd an end-of-summer treat"
Sun Chronicle - "It's party time in Foxboro"
Providence Journal - "Predictable Buffett delights Parrot Heads"
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JB plays first of two tour stops at Gillette Stadium
submitted 9/2/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The 2007 Bama Breeze tour continued Sunday night with the first of two shows from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Notable songs from the set list included "Only Time Will Tell," "Scarlet Begonias," and "Lovely Cruise."
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 in Canada on Wednesday with a show from the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto! The second Gillette Stadium show is this coming Saturday, September 8th.
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The Toronto Star interviews Buffett
submitted 9/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Toronto Star has a great interview with Buffett: "The complicated uncomplicated life of Jimmy Buffett"
I didn't get spoiled by success," he chuckled. "I loved the beach too much, I worked in a bar, I did some busking ... finally I was lucky to find something in Key West that turned it around."
The thing he found was "Margaritaville," the song to which Buffett's name will forever be linked, the "what-me-worry?" plaint of a loser bathing his wounds in alcohol and the bucolic haze of a sun-drenched paradise.
"I wrote that song in six minutes," he said, marvelling at its lasting cultural effects. "But I'm not the first person to sell escapism, and I had no idea that it would start something as big as the Parrothead movement."
Read the entire article here.
Buffett plays the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto on Wednesday.
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Review of the Mohegan Sun show
submitted 9/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Republican has a review of Thursday night's show at the Mohegan Sun Casino: "Lots of merriment, Jimmy Buffett style"
On a day of revelry that included an induction into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame, Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band contributed to the contrived revelry with a two-hour performance on the casino's Arena stage.
Mohegan Sun has become a regular summer stop on Buffett's touring itinerary and as much as any other traveling artist his familiarity with the nooks and crannies of New England's shoreline almost make him a native son.
The pied-piper of public inebriation, Buffett set up his stage to resemble the Bama Breeze Saloon and set out to engage the thousands of fans who had shown up with standard Buffett paraphernalia; stuffed parrots, grass skirts, and glasses filled with frozen beverages.
Read the entire article here.
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Jimmy inducted into Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame
submitted 8/31/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett was inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame on Thursday, just hours before taking the stage to play for a sold-out crowd at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.
During the induction ceremony Buffett said "I kept hearing about this great place Mohegan Sun and so I had to come out and check it out for myself, so I came, and I keep coming back, here's to many more great shows!"
Read the entire press release here.
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Buffett plays concert in Uncasville
submitted 8/30/07 by Bamafan.
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The 2007 Bama Breeze tour continued Thursday night at the Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, Connecticut.
Notable songs from the set list included "Off to See the Lizard," "Growing Older But Not Up," and the first full band "Door Number Three" in 32 years!
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 Sunday night with the first Stadium show of the year in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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Buffett gets CMA nomination
submitted 8/30/07 by Pair8head.
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Jimmy Buffett, along with George Strait and Alan Jackson, has earned a CMA Award nomination for the live version of "Hey Good Lookin'" from the Live at Texas Stadium album.
Here are the other nominations for Music Event of the Year:
"Because of You"
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
"Missing You"
Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
See all nominees here, and be sure to watch the CMA's on November 7th on ABC.
Update - Mac McAnally has also been nominated for a CMA! He gets the nod for Musician of the Year for guitar.
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Article on tailgating at this weekend's Gillette show
submitted 8/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Sun Chronicle has an article on this weekend's concert at Gillette Stadium:
Police say Jimmy Buffett fans without tickets to Sunday's Gillette Stadium concert will be turned away from the parking lots.
Police also will order the lots opened at the normal 3:30 p.m. time - not earlier, as was the case at another concert last month - to discourage uncontrolled partying.
Fans without tickets but a passion for partying are being blamed for many of the widespread drunken parking lot brawls from a July 28 country music festival at the Route 1 stadium.
Read the entire article here.
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Get daily news updates from FeedBurner
submitted 8/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 There's now a great way to keep up on all the latest Jimmy Buffett news here at BuffettWorld. You can subscribe to our RSS news feed via e-mail, or with popular feed readers such as iGoogle, My AOL, or My Yahoo!
Click here to subscribe using the feed reader of your choice
Click here to subscribe via e-mail
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JB attends Katrina Benefit in the Hamptons
submitted 8/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Nashua Telegraph reports that Jimmy attended a Hurricane Katrina Benefit in the Hamptons over the weekend:
The couple (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) enjoyed a culinary upgrade Saturday when they attended a fundraiser at the home of Tribeca Film Festival co-founders Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in Watermill, N.Y.
The Daily News reported that Pitt and Jolie left the kids with nannies and helicoptered to the Hamptons for the event, where they were joined by model Christie Brinkley, actress Ellen Barkin and beach balladeer Jimmy Buffett. The dinner was a benefit for Pitt’s Make it Right project, which is focused on rebuilding New Orleans’ Ninth Ward with environmentally friendly homes.
Read the entire here.
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Happy 30th Anniversary to Jimmy and Jane!
submitted 8/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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BuffettWorld would like to wish Jimmy and Jane Buffett a happy 30th Wedding Anniversary! They were married on August 27, 1977.
The Buffett's have three children, Savannah Jane, Sarah Delaney, and Cameron Marley.
See Jimmy and Jane together here when Buffett accepted the CMA Award for Vocal Event of the Year in 2003.
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Tickets on sale this morning for Tampa shows
submitted 8/25/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale this morning at 10 am EDT for the two Tampa shows in November at the Ford Amphitheatre. Use the following Ticketmaster links to purchase tickets:
Thursday, Nov. 1 - Ticketmaster Link
Saturday, Nov. 3 - Ticketmaster Link
Ticket prices are $32.00 - $122.00
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LiveDaily article on Buffett's tour
submitted 8/25/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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LiveDaily has an article on Buffett's tour schedule, "Jimmy Buffett steers tour to warmer climes", though the article has nothing in it that hasn't already been reported here on BuffettWorld.
Jimmy Buffet will give his Parrotheads a few more things to cheer about as the singer/songwriter adds new shows in warmer climates to a growing fall trek.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett to play two Tampa shows in November
submitted 8/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Margaritaville.com has confirmed that Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play two shows at the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida in November:
Thursday, November 1st
Saturday, November 3rd
Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 25th. Check back for ticket prices and purchasing links.
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Tickets on sale this morning for Irvine, CA show
submitted 8/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale this morning at 10 am PDT for the September 29th show at Irvine Meadows / Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California.
Ticket prices are $36.00 - $126.00.
Click here for Ticketmaster purchase link.
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Jimmy attends James Taylor concert in Hamptons
submitted 8/14/07 by a1aara.
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 Singer Jimmy Buffett poses between the Olsen twins at the Hamptons Social @ Ross concert by James Taylor at the Ross School in East Hampton, N.Y., on Aug. 11, 2007. Ashley Olsen is at left and Mary Kate Olsen is at right.
On Howard Stern's radio show on Monday, he mentioned chatting with Buffett at the show.
Photo: GETTY IMAGES/Astrid Stawiarz
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Margaritaville Casino under construction
submitted 8/13/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Sun Herald has an article on the Margaritaville Casino in Biloxi: "Margaritaville construction under way; 'The Today Show' here Tuesday"
Without fanfare, construction began on Margaritaville Casino on the beach in Biloxi, three months after Jimmy Buffett sang "Margaritaville" as he and Harrah's Entertainment announced they were joining to build the $700 million resort.
Construction is expected to take 2-1/2 years, with the resort opening in early 2010.
Jacqueline Peterson, senior corporate manager communications for Harrah's Entertainment, said "The Today Show" will be at Harrah's Grand Casino Biloxi and the Margaritaville site Tuesday filming a segment for its "America the Beautiful" feature on how the casinos are helping to rebuild the Coast.
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Anguilla 2-CD and DVD due out November 6th
submitted 8/12/07 by Bamafan.
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Margaritaville.com has posted that a 2 CD set with a 90 minute DVD of Jimmy's March 24, 2007 concert in Anguilla will be released on November 6th.
View the set list from the show here.
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Buffett to play Irvine, CA on September 29th
submitted 8/7/07 by BEG and Midnight Flyer.
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A reputable source has confirmed that Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California on Saturday, September 29th.
Ticket information coming soon.
Check out all tour dates scheduled here.
Update - Tickets on sale Monday, August 20th
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Buffett and Atwood give library $75K
submitted 8/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Sun Herald has an article on Buffett and Charles Atwood making a generous donation to the Pascagoula Public Library:
The branch manager of the Pascagoula Public Library said she was speechless when she learned Pascagoula natives Jimmy Buffett and Charles Atwood were joining forces and checkbooks to fund a much-needed project at the library.
The two gave Friends of the Pascagoula Library $75,000 to renovate the second floor area so it will match the first floor, which was remodeled after Hurricane Katrina.
Buffett's "Singing For Change" charitable foundation also donated seven Hewlett-Packard computers to the library, which will be used in the teen area upstairs.
Read the entire article here.
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The Onion satirizes Buffett in podcast
submitted 8/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Onion satirizes Buffett in a podcast entitled "New Jimmy Buffett Song 'Cold Weather and Personal Responsibility' Disappoints Long-Time Fans."
Listen here.
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Phoenix M'Ville to open in 2-3 months
submitted 8/2/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Margaritaville Cafe under construction in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix, will open within 2-3 months, according to the Glendale Star:
Westgate City Center is planning big things, and some big things have already happened at the sports/retail/entertainment venue in Glendale.
Planning to open in the next two or three months are McFarlane’s, a collectibles store, Shane’s Rib Shack, and Margaritaville.
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Buffett wraps up tour leg in Wisconsin
submitted 7/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band wrapped up the July leg of the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour with a show from Alpine Valley in East Troy, Wisconsin on Saturday night.
Buffett finished out the show with "Stories We Could Tell", a song that hadn't been played on tour since July 6, 2004. View the entire set list here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board.
The tour resumes on August 30th at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.
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Margaritaville Biloxi plans August groundbreaking
submitted 7/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Biloxi City Council has approved plans for the Margaritaville Casino that was announced a couple weeks back. The Sun Herald has the story: "Margaritaville On The Way - $700M resort plans August groundbreaking"
A tropical breeze blew into Biloxi this week when the City Council approved plans for Margaritaville Casino.
"Pending permit approvals, groundbreaking on Margaritaville in Biloxi will be in August," said Jacqueline Peterson, senior corporate manager of communications for Harrah's Entertainment.
Harrah's, which owns the Grand Biloxi and Casino Magic, is building the $700 million resort on the beach in partnership with Pascagoula-born, world-renowned singer Jimmy Buffett. The resort is targeted to open in 2010.
Read the entire article here.
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JB plays Cincy for 23rd straight year
submitted 7/26/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played for a sold-out crowd in Cincinnati, Ohio on Thursday night. It was the 23rd consecutive year that Buffett has played Cincy.
Notable songs from the set list included "Fruitcakes", and the Talking Heads cover "Once In A Lifetime." View the entire set list here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board.
The tour continues Saturday night at the Alpine Valley Music Center in East Troy, Wisconsin.
Update - The Cincinnati Enquirer has a review of Thursday night's show - "Buffett's repetition OK".
Also, the Cincinnati Post has a review - "Buffet Country - Parrotheads flock to the party at Riverbend"
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Buffett plays concert in Noblesville
submitted 7/24/07 by Bamafan.
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The 2007 Bama Breeze tour continued Saturday night at the Verzion Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, IN.
Notable songs from the set list included a new opener in "Coconut Telegraph," "Domino College," "Carnival World," and "It's My Job."
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 Thursday night with a show from Cincinnati.
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Buffett plays concert in Chicago
submitted 7/22/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The 2007 Bama Breeze tour continued Saturday night at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL.
Notable songs from the set list included "I Will Play For Gumbo," "Nothing But A Breeze," and "Reggabilly Hill."
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 Tuesday night with a show from Indianapolis.
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Tickets on sale today for Hawaii show
submitted 7/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets for the October 4th concert at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu go on sale today at 9 am Hawaii time (2:00 pm CDT).
Click here for Ticketmaster purchase link
Prices are $38.50 lawn, $76 and $126 reserved.
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Tickets on sale this Saturday for Hawaii
submitted 7/16/07 by Jr. Mint.
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Tickets go on sale this Saturday, July 21st through Ticketmaster for the October 4th concert at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Update - Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. (Hawaii Local Time) Saturday, priced at $38.50 lawn, $76 and $126 reserved.
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Honolulu date nailed down
submitted 7/13/07 by Midnight Flyer.
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The Honolulu show that was previously announced here on BuffettWorld now has a date... Thursday, October 4th, at the Waikiki Shell.
View all tour dates that have been confirmed or rumored here.
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Jimmy calls in to Radio Margaritaville
submitted 7/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett called Radio Margaritaville's program director/afternoon DJ Steve Huntington from Highway 101, near Beullton, California today, while making a solo road trip to Santa Cruz, with surfboards on the roof and his bike tied to the
rear of his rented white VW van. He was retracing steps from his days working the clubs of the California coast.
Buffett discussed getting a stand up paddle surfing lesson from surf god Laird Hamilton in San Onofre, playing Tinley/Chicago with Sonny Landreth who will be there for a blues festival.
He mentioned his trip to Hawaii in October, and a trip "Down Under" presumably to Australia.
He also discussed taking a video crew to the spot in Tahiti where he wrote "One Particular Harbour".
Hear replays tonight with Miles Hampton(7/11) at 9pm and 11pm ET on Radio Margaritaville/SIRIUS 31, and radiomargaritaville.com.
Update: You can also catch replays of the interview at 7am & 9am with Carson Cooper on Thursday, July 12th.
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Article on Buffett's business empire
submitted 7/6/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The International Herald Tribune has a good article on Jimmy Buffett's business empire: "Spotlight: Margaritaville is Jimmy Buffett's empire"
Buffett said he owed much of his business acumen to the early days of his career, when, as a reporter for Billboard, the music magazine, he learned that a knowledge of business was a necessity for performing artists. The reason, he said, was that the music industry was not structured to meet the artist's best interests.
He has also taken a page out of the book of another Buffett: Warren, the billionaire investor and a longtime friend. Jimmy Buffett said he valued the concept of "management in place" that he learned from watching Berkshire Hathaway: Hire competent people, then "just let them do it."
Read the entire article here.
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Time's Readers ask Jimmy 10 questions
submitted 7/5/07 by Jahfin.
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Time Magazine asked their readers for 10 questions to ask Jimmy Buffett. Here are a couple of them:
Q: Is it still fun? Be honest.
A:Yeah. I wouldn't do it if it wasn't fun. You know, I just played a show in Virginia where 26,000 people stood in the rain to hear us. That makes a mark on you. We're showing people how, in a pretty crazy and whacked-out, dangerous world, you can still have fun.
Q: After all your success, what's left?
A: When it is all said and done, I am going to teach. There comes a point where you want to share your wisdom if you get to do the things I've done. Of course, if you want to see me teach, I don't think I will be at Fargo in February. You might have to find me at the University of Hawaii.
Read all of the questions and answers here.
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Tour leg wraps up in Atlantic City
submitted 7/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The second leg of the 2007 Bama Breeze tour came to a close on Saturday night with the first ever Buffett show in Atlantic City.
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 next leg of the tour begins on Saturday, July 21st in Chicago, IL.
Update - The Press Of Atlantic City has a review of the show here.
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Jimmy interviewed in USA Today
submitted 6/30/07 by jollymon345.
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USA Today's Lifeline Live caught up with Jimmy after Thursday night's show in Bristow, Virginia:
After a concert for 400 earlier this month in Paris - his first there, Jimmy Buffett says he's looking to do more unusual, smaller venues just like it. "I'm going to be more adventurous," he said. With the usual twinkle in his eye, Buffett, 60, mentioned he's trying to line up a gig on Easter Island in the South Pacific near the big statues there.
In the wake of Hoot, his last movie which didn't do well at the box office, Buffett says he'll stay out of filmmaking for awhile. "It's done too much by committee." Instead, look for a new Buffett novel come November. The title: Swine Not, about a pig in Manhattan. In the meantime, he'll be heading to his next "board meeting" - surfboard, that is. And don't worry, he added, he'll still keep his "summer job" - doing the big barefoot concerts his Parrothead fans love. "I'm not retiring."
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Tour continues in Bristow, Virginia
submitted 6/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The 2007 Bama Breeze tour continued Thursday night at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia. Legendary Coral Reefer Band member Greg "Fingers" Taylor made a special appearance, complementing the band on several songs.
Notable songs from the set list included "Coast of Marseilles," "Nothing But A Breeze," "We Are The People Our Parents Warned Us About," and "Tin Cup Chalice."
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 and upload your photos to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday night with a show from Atlantic City.
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Margaritavilles to open in Honolulu and Uncasville
submitted 6/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville franchise will open new restaurants in Honolulu and at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The Boston Globe reports that the Mohegan Sun Casino will open a Margaritaville restaurant, replete with tiki huts and a "cheeseburger in paradise" menu entree, as part of their $740-million expansion plan.
To ensure that patrons don't suffer from tequila deficiencies, plans call for the restaurant to feature an eight-foot tall blender that fills with margaritas every hour, according to a publicist for the project.
More info on the M'Ville is available at TheDay.com.
Also, look for a Margaritaville restaurant to be built in Honolulu, Hawaii with completion in '08 or '09!
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Buffett makes stop in Camden, NJ
submitted 6/26/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band rolled into Camden, New Jersey on Tuesday night for a show at the Tweeter Center.
Notable songs from the set list included "Treat Her Like A Lady," "King Of Somewhere Hot," and the cover song"Glory Days."
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 and upload your photos to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Thursday night with a show from the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia.
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Second Leg of Tour Starts in Burgettstown
submitted 6/23/07 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band started the second leg of the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour on Saturday night with a show from the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.
Notable songs from the set list included "Stars on the Water," "It's My Job," "Frank and Lola," and "When Salome Plays the Drum."
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 and upload your photos to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Tuesday night with a show from the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey.
Update - The Post-Gazette has a review of the show here.
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Tickets on sale this morning for Toronto
submitted 6/22/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale this morning at 10 am EDT for the September 5th show at the Molson Amphitheater in Toronto, Canada.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Prices range from $41.00 - $121.00 (Canadian dollars)
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June 23rd is Jimmy Buffett Day in Pennsylvania
submitted 6/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has designated June 23rd as "Jimmy Buffett Day."
Bloggernews.net reports that the resolution passed yesterday, citing Buffett as "a world-class entertainer known for his support of charitable and environmental causes throughout the region,” and that “more than 1,500 active Pennsylvania Parrot Heads (as some of his supports are known) join all citizens of this Commonwealth in Welcoming Jimmy Buffett …”
Read the bill here.
Buffett performs at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh on the 23rd.
Attention Pittsburgh concert attendees: Radio Margaritaville DJ Miles Hampton will be roaming the parking lot all day recording interviews with fans for replay later on. Be sure to look for him!
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Toronto show in September
submitted 6/17/07 by barefoot'n.
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From barefoot'n:
According to Pirate Norm, VP of the Toronto Maple Reefers PHC, Jimmy will perform at the Molson Amphitheatre on Wednesday, September 5th. Yep, that’s right, between the two Boston dates. Tickets on sale this Friday, June 22nd at 10 am EDT thru Ticketmaster. Look for ophishul press release soon!
Update - The venue website is now confirming the Toronto show. Tickets $40.00 - $120.00.
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Buffett to give commencement speech in Morroco
submitted 6/13/07 by PirateJohn.
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Jimmy Buffett will give the keynote address at the commencement ceremony for the American School in Morocco on Friday, despite the death on Sunday of Buffett's longtime friend Joseph A. McPhillips III, headmaster of the school.
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Two Las Vegas dates pinned down
submitted 6/13/07 by Lucretia.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform two shows at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in October:
Saturday, October 20th - Ticketmaster Link
Saturday, October 27th - Ticketmaster Link
Tickets go on sale Monday, June 18th at 10 am PDT. Prices are $68.25 - $210.00.
Other dates to come out soon:
Honolulu, HI
Hollywood, CA
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Buffett entertains at Wal-Mart shareholder's meeting
submitted 6/13/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett entertained Wal-Mart shareholders again this year at their annual meeting. Blogger Brian White describes the event for BloggingStocks:
When I attended the most recent Wal-Mart shareholder meeting, I was quite amazed at the overall feel of the event. It did not feel like a shareholder meeting at all, but more like an entertainment venue. The amount of celebrities brought in before the meeting's day and during the meeting itself was quite impressive. From Jimmy Buffett to recent American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, there was no shortage of entertainment talent.
Read the entire article here.
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Four videos from the Paris show
submitted 6/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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There are four videos on YouTube from the recent Paris show.
The videos are Margaritaville, Volcano, Piece of Work, and Changes in Latitudes.
Check them out here.
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Margaritaville.com gets a new look
submitted 6/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett's official website at www.margaritaville.com has been redesigned. It's got a new look and is easier to navigate.
Check it out here.
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Set List for the Paris Show
submitted 6/9/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The set list from Friday night's show in Paris, France is now available here.
Notable songs from the set included Mademoiselle Voulez-Vous Danser, Chansons Pour les Petits Enfants, Coast of Marseilles, Autour du Rocher, and the finale... He Went to Paris.
Thanks to Paul for passing it along!
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Buffett to play show in Paris tonight
submitted 6/8/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a show tonight from the New Morning Club in Paris, France.
The show will not be broadcast on Radio Margaritaville. Please help us out with the set list if you attend the show.
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Buffett vs. Chesney quiz
submitted 6/7/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Test your knowledge with The Pittsburgh Tribune Review's "Tropical twosome quiz: Buffet or Chesney"
Jimmy Buffett might have popularized the laid-back tropical "gulf and western" sound, but Kenny Chesney has put his own toes in the sand, riding those ocean breezes to a million-dollar payday. Think we're kidding? Take the following quiz and guess whether each of the following items refers to Buffett or Chesney.
Click here to take the quiz.
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Tix on sale this morning for Mohegan Sun
submitted 6/4/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale this morning at 10 am EDT for the August 30th show at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.
Tickets are $91.00 - $251.00
Click here for Ticketmaster purchase link
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Rolling Stone interview with Buffett
submitted 6/2/07 by mutts.
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Rolling Stone has an interview with several different acts. They ask Jimmy three questions:
Do you ever get sick of the hits?
Anything new this year?
Any chance the new material could displace any of the "Big Eight"?
In the last question, Jimmy explains why "Why Don't We Get Drunk" hasn't been played this year:
It was an accident, because I plugged some stuff in, and when I finished the show, I went, "Oh, my God, we didn't do 'Get Drunk and Screw,' " which you figure in Texas is a must. Well, nobody yelled or threw anything, so we didn't do it the whole tour.
Read the entire interview here.
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Live By The Bay on VHI Classic on Sunday
submitted 6/2/07 by Midnight Flyer.
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Get your Tivo's ready, Live By The Bay will be broadcast on VH1 Classic this Sunday, June 3 at 4:30 PM EDT.
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Anguilla DVD to be released in December
submitted 6/1/07 by mutts.
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According to an article in the latest issue of Rolling Stone Magazine (with Amy Winehouse on the cover), the Anguilla DVD will be out in December.
Thanks to mutts for the news!
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First look at Margaritaville Casino
submitted 5/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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WLOX News has the first look at the Margaritaville Casino in Biloxi with three artists renderings.
Check them out here.
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M'Ville.com confirms Mohegan Sun show
submitted 5/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Margaritaville.com has confirmed that Jimmy will play the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT on Thursday, August 30th.
Tickets go on sale Monday, June 4th.
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Warren Buffett and Jimmy aren't related afterall
submitted 5/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 It turns out that Jimmy Buffett and Warren Buffett aren't related afterall. Fortune magazine has an article on the issue: "The Buffett mystery"
About two months ago Warren and Jimmy submitted DNA to 23andMe (an ancestry firm started by Google founder Sergey Brin and his wife, Anne Wojcicki.)
When the results came back a month later, Wojcicki - a 33-year-old Yale grad and former health-care industry analyst - and her associate Joanna Mountain called Warren from 23andMe's offices, just half a mile from Google's Mountain View, Calif., campus, and broke the news that he need not include Jimmy in his will. In fact, "I'm as closely related to you as Jimmy is," said Mountain, the head of 23andMe's ancestry product line and a former professor of anthropological genetics at Stanford.
As it turns out, Jimmy and Warren do have common ancestors, but you have to go back more than 10,000 years to find them. That's before surnames, folks. "Bottom line: We're not related," Warren wrote to his sister Doris, the family genealogist, who opened this whole can of worms many years ago.
Read the entire article here.
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Article on Buffett's co-author Helen Bransford
submitted 5/24/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The East Hampton Star has an article on Helen Bransford, illustrator and co-author with Jimmy on his next book "Swine Not?", due out November 27th:
“Swine Not” follows the adventures of Rumpy the pig and friends, including the pigeolantes (pigeon vigilantes) who “watch the airspace in the city, to prevent animals from falling out windows.” Like Forky, Rumpy is forced to live undercover in an apartment, only venturing outside when well disguised as a dog or when wearing her favorite pink wig.
“I was staying at Jane and Jimmy’s,” she said, referring to Mr. Buffett and his wife. “Jimmy said, ‘Let me read it, and took it on his sailboat overnight.’ The next day he told me he wanted to edit it and add layers. He got into it. Took it to a fantastic level. He likes animals.” She said it was originally meant to be a children’s book, and probably still was, although it was one that should appeal to easily amused adults.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett wins rights to several domain names
submitted 5/23/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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PR-Inside.com has an article on Buffett winning rights to domain names that are associated with him.
The National Arbitration Forum recently issued decisions on three separate domain name disputes filed by Disney, Jimmy Buffett and Angels Baseball.
On February 22, 2007, Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC, controlled by popular singer Jimmy Buffett, submitted a complaint electronically with the National Arbitration Forum asserting legal rights to the domain names BuffettUniversity.com, JBuffett.com, JimmyBuffettUniversity.com and UniversityOfBuffett.com.
Read more here.
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Video of Margaritaville Casino announcement
submitted 5/19/07 by Bamafan.
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You can view a 30 minute video of the Margaritaville Casino announcement by following the link below. It includes Jimmy and Mac playing "It's My Job" and "Margaritaville."
Click to watch
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Margaritaville Casino coming to Biloxi
submitted 5/15/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett and Harrah's Entertainment announced on Tuesday plans for Margaritaville Casino & Resort on the shores of Biloxi, Mississippi.
The Margaritaville project is expected to cost more than $700 million, representing the single largest investment in Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina, Harrah’s announced in a statement.
“I have always considered myself a “Gulf Coast kid,” Buffet said in a statement released by Harrah’s. “I was born there, grew up there and jumped on a stage for the first time there, before hitting the road. I have seen the world, traveled to distant shores, written a few songs and lived a few tall tales along the way, and now it is good to be coming back home.“
Margaritaville Casino & Resort will be developed on 46 acres of land south of U.S. 90 in Biloxi on the site formerly occupied by Grand Casino and Casino Magic. With a projected development start date of summer 2007, the Margaritaville Casino & Resort should be completed by spring 2010.
Read more in these news articles:
SunHerald - "Margaritaville Casino coming to Biloxi" (photo)
BusinessWire - "Harrah’s Entertainment and Jimmy..."
RGJ.com - "Harrah's, Jimmy Buffett to open casino"
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Buffett to attend Harrah's press conference
submitted 5/14/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Sun Herald reports that Jimmy Buffett will attend a press conference held by Harrah's Entertainment for the announcement of a beachfront casino in Biloxi.
Harrah's Entertainment will announce plans for a casino on the beach in Biloxi tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet will join Harrah's CEO Gary Loveman and Vice Chairman Charles Atwood, a Pascagoula native, at the press conference at Grand Biloxi Casino.
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Tickets on sale this morning for MSG shows
submitted 5/14/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets for the two Madison Square Garden shows in September go on sale Monday morning at 9 am EDT.
Ticketmaster purchase links:
Tuesday, September 18th show
Thursday, September 20th show
Prices are $51.50 - $201.50
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Steve Goodman profiled in new book
submitted 5/8/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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West Seattle author Clay Eals spent the past four years researching and writing a book called "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music."
A songwriter and performer in the 1970s and early '80s, Goodman's most famous song was "City of New Orleans," which was made into a hit by Arlo Guthrie. A lyric from the song was the inspiration for the name of the TV program "Good Morning America."
Goodman also wrote "Banana Republics" and "This Hotel Room" for Jimmy Buffett.
Eals, a North Admiral resident and former editor of the West Seattle Herald, interviewed more than 1,100 people for the book. Among them were a score of musicians including Jackson Browne, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Randy Newman, Pete Seeger, Doc Watson and Loudon Wainwright III.
Goodman opened 200 times for comedian Steve Martin, who wrote that it took only about 30 seconds for Goodman to capture an audience.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett in TicketNews Top 10s
submitted 5/8/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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TicketNews announces its exclusive weekly Top 10s and analysis for the week of 4/30/07 - 5/06/07. Jimmy Buffett moved into the top 10 for Overall Events, placing at number 8. Buffett also climbed the Top Concerts list from number 8 to number 2, just behind Kenny Chesney.
Overall Top 10 Events
1. Oscar De La Hoya
2. Wicked
3. Boston Red Sox
4. Kenny Chesney
5. Jersey Boys
6. New York Yankees
7. Chicago Cubs
8. Jimmy Buffett
9. The Police
10. Tool
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Top 10 Concert Events
1. Kenny Chesney
2. Jimmy Buffett
3. The Police
4. Tool
5. Josh Groban
6. Gwen Stefani
7. Céline Dion
8. Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
9. Rush
10. Dave Matthews Band
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Buffett appears at Berkshire Hathaway meeting
submitted 5/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett appeared at the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder's meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday. Berkshire Hathaway is led by "Uncle Warren" Buffett, a distant cousin of Jimmy.
From the AP: Jimmy Buffett Opens Berkshire Meeting
The chief "parrothead" joked that as Warren's distant cousin, he was taking over for the 76-year-old billionaire chairman and chief executive.
"Since blood is thicker than water, I'm your new chairman," the singer said.
Then Jimmy Buffett sang a version of his hit song "Margaritaville" that had been rewritten to honor Berkshire Hathaway and its companies.
And a second article from Reuters: Buffett Says May Hire 4 CIOs, Insurance To Weaken"
The singing Buffett, who performed a version of his hit "Margaritaville" adapted for the meeting, stumbled through lyrics placed at his feet. "Warren gave me a really big budget for a Teleprompter here," he joked.
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Two September Shows at Madison Square Garden
submitted 5/3/07 by Lucretia.
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Expect Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band to play two shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City: Tuesday, September 18th, and Thursday, September 20th.
Tickets on sale May 14th at 10 am through Ticketmaster.
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Article on AC tickets selling out quickly
submitted 5/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Press of Atlantic City has an article on the rush to get tickets Monday morning for the June 30th concert in Atlantic City: "Parrotheads pounce on Atlantic City Buffett tickets"
Except for some scattered single seats, tickets to Jimmy Buffett's June 30 Boardwalk Hall concert sold out in less than five minutes Monday morning.
Read the rest of the article here.
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Dallas Morning News' review of Frisco concert
submitted 4/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Dallas Morning News has a review of Buffett's show in Frisco, Texas on Saturday night: "Buffett's Frisco concert full of the fun"
Jason Janik / DMN |
As he has thousands of times in thousands of cities, Mr. Buffett wowed the crowd at Pizza Hut Park with a nearly three-hour show that made everyone feel they were well into happy hour.
So annoying at baseball games, beach balls are anything but at a Buffett concert. They rain through the air by the hundreds, as grown-ups wearing parrot noses and parrot heads, flowered shirts, hula skirts and pirate suits sashay and dance with smiles on their faces as the graying, balding maestro sings of "Growing Older But Not Up."
Read the entire review here.
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Tickets on sale for Atlantic City this morning
submitted 4/30/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets for the June 30th concert at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey go on sale this morning at 10 am EDT.
Prices are $226, $156, $96 and $66.
You can order via the box office at 1-800-736-1420, or through Ticketmaster
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First Leg of Tour Wraps in Frisco
submitted 4/28/07 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band wraped up the first leg of the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour on Saturday night with a show from Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
Notable songs from the set list included the Lyle Lovett song "If I had a Boat" and "That's My Story and I'm Stickin' to It."
View the entire set list here, along with Bamafan's show notes.
View a list of all songs played so far on the Bama Breeze tour here.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on our Discussion Board and upload your photos to our Photo Gallery.
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Jimmy to play New Morning Club in Paris
submitted 4/28/07 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy announced in a interview before the Frisco show that he and the "small" Band will play the New Morning club in Paris, France on June 8th. The show will be videotaped, however it is not known if the show will be released.
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Tour Continues Tonight in Frisco, Texas!
submitted 4/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band roll in to Frisco, Texas tonight for another stop on the Bama Breeze Tour.
The pre-show with Savannah Jane will begin around 7:00 pm CDT, with Jimmy taking the stage shortly after 7:30. Listen live on Radio Margaritaville on the web or on Sirius 31.
Follow along with the set list and chat with other parrotheads during the show on our Discussion Board.
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Buffett in New Orleans to Honor Ed Bradley
submitted 4/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett was at Jazz Fest in New Orleans today to take part in a tribute to the late Ed Bradley.
Bradley, who died in November, had wanted to be remembered at the festival with a “second line” parade, so-called because watchers often fall in to form a second line of paraders.
Quint Davis introduced singer Jimmy Buffett as the person who first brought Bradley to the festival in the 1980s, and the first to pull him up on a stage and hand him a tambourine.
“Bless you, Father, for bringing us a really bad tambourine player but a great friend,” Buffett said Friday.
Buffett took credit for giving Bradley the nickname “Teddy Badly.” About 45 of Bradley’s friends participating in the parade wore small green pins with the name “Teddy” printed on them.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett Continues Tour In Atlanta
submitted 4/25/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band continued the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour on Wednesday night with a show from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
"Hula Girl At Heart", from Buffett's latest studio album "Take The Weather With You", was performed live for the first time. Other notable songs from the set list included "Presents To Send You" and "Domino College."
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 and upload your photos to our Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday night with a show from Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
Update - WSBTV.com has an article up on the pre-show festivities at the Philips Arena in Atlanta - "Jimmy Buffett, Parrotheads Party Down At Philips Arena". They have both a photo gallery and a video from the show.
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Atlantic City Ticket Information
submitted 4/26/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets for the June 30th concert at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will go on sale Monday, April 30th at 10 am EDT through Ticketmaster and the box office.
Boardwalk Hall Box Office:
800-736-1420 for tickets
609-348-7000 for info
Ticket prices are $226, $156, $96 and $66.
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Radio Station Confirms Atlantic City Show
submitted 4/24/07 by Luder62678R1.
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Pierre Robert on WMMR announced this morning that Atlantic City is confirmed for June 30th at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets go on sale Monday at 10AM.
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Additional Tour Dates Coming Soon
submitted 4/23/07 by Luder62678R1.
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Expect additional tour dates for the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour to be announced soon. Tour t-shirts at Saturday night's show in Houston list the following cities that haven't yet been announced:
Atlantic City, NJ
Uncasville, CT
New York, NY
Honolulu, HI
Hollywood, CA
Las Vegas, NV
One of our forum members heard on a radio station today that tickets for Atlantic City will go on sale Monday through the Boardwalk Hall box office and Ticketmaster. The show is expected to be either Friday, June 29th or Saturday, June 30th.
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Buffett Opens Tour at Minute Maid Park
submitted 4/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band kicked off the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour on Saturday night with a show from Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, the home of the Houston Astros.
Robert Earl Keen opened for Buffett, then Jimmy opened his set with the Willie Nelson classic "On The Road Again." Other notable songs in the set list included Cinco de Mayo in Memphis, Ballad of Spider John, Reggabilly Hill, and Northeast Texas Women.
View the entire set list here, along with Bamafan's show notes.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on the Discussion Board and upload your photos to our Photo Gallery.
Update - Radio Margaritaville had technical difficulties at the end of the show. "Tonight I Just Need My Guitar" and "In My Room" were not aired due to a local power loss backstage. They are working on re-airing the lost songs in the near future.
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Article on the upcoming Houston show
submitted 4/19/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Houston Chronicle has an article on what it took to get Buffett to come to Minute Maid Park for a show.
Jimmy Buffett's concert Saturday night at Minute Maid Park took six months to negotiate, but the ball really started rolling three years ago when the Houston Astros hired Jay Lucas to run their communications department.
Astros president of business operations Pam Gardner "mentioned that the team was interested in getting a show or two at Minute Maid," Lucas said. "The first person I thought of was Jimmy Buffett. He hadn't played Houston in a long time. When you check out the way he packs concerts all over the country, I figured if you're looking for someone to play here, he's the one."
Lucas called Buffett's management and said, "We'd like to have Jimmy play Minute Maid Park. What do we have to do to get him here?"
...While Buffett had played several baseball stadiums in the past, including Wrigley Field in Chicago and Fenway Park in Boston, he was not looking to do a baseball stadium this year.
This article is a great read, especially for those of you who will be attending the show. Read the entire article.
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New book by Buffett due out in November
submitted 4/18/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Amazon.com lists a new book by Jimmy Buffett called "Swine Not?"
The release date is November 27th, 2007.
Other details listed on Amazon:
* Hardcover: 256 pages
* Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
* Illustrator: Helen Bransford
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0316114022
* ISBN-13: 978-0316114028
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Buffett Blanked At CMT Music Awards
submitted 4/16/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The CMT Music Awards were held Monday night in Nashville, Tennessee. Buffett was nominated for Wide Open Country Video Of The Year for "Bama Breeze," but was beaten out by Jack Ingram's "Love You."
"Just to be mentioned in the same breath as Johnny Cash is an honor. And to be nominated with Jimmy Buffett and Sheryl Crow, I’m honored," said Ingram.
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Don Ho Dies Of Heart Failure
submitted 4/15/07 by kahuna01.
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Don Ho, an entertainer who defined popular perceptions of Hawaiian music in the 1960s and held fast to that image as a peerless Waikiki nightclub attraction, died Saturday morning in Honolulu of heart failure. He was 76.
A friend of Buffett, Ho introduced Jimmy for his Live In Hawaii album that was released in 2005.
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Live At Texas Stadium #11 in First Week
submitted 4/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The trio of Alan Jackson, George Strait and Jimmy Buffett scored the No. 11 spot with 'Live at Texas Stadium,' a 15-song live album from a 2004 Dallas concert. The MCA Nashville album sold 67,000 units.
Get your copy now!
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Buffett Makes "Most Requested Event" List
submitted 4/10/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett was the 4th most requested event for the 1st quarter of 2007 according to Ticketmaster.
Ticketmaster's Top 10 Most Requested Live Acts were:
1. The Police
2. Kenny Chesney
3. Justin Timberlake
4. Jimmy Buffett
5. Bob Seger
6. Keith Urban
7. John Mayer
8. Gwen Stefani
9. Rod Stewart
10. Tool
Read the entire article here.
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Spring Break With Miles Hampton
submitted 4/6/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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As part of Radio Margaritaville's ramp up week to the start of the Bama Breeze tour:
Spring Break with Miles Hampton 4/16-4/20 8pm-12mid ET
Miles puts you in a Spring Break state of mind, playing highlights of his beachcomber crawl to the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. You'll hear him visit 'Cane Garden Bay' which Jimmy sings about in 'Manana'. Chilling with locals on Tortola, like musician Quito Rymer, and visits to some world famous sand bars to chat with their owners – Bomba (Bomba Shack), Foxy Callwood (Foxy's), Ivan (Ivan's Stress Free Bar), One Love Bar, Woody's St.John, and The Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke where the 'Pain Killer' was first concocted! Hear Parrotheads tailgating at last year's Party At The End Of The World tour (Camden, Pittsburgh, and Jones Beach), and interviews with very special studio guests:
Monday - UB40
Tuesday - Eddy Grant
Wednesday - Beach Boys Mike Love, Bruce Johnston & Al Jardine (with Steve Huntington)
Thursday - Ziggy Marley
Friday - Kenny Chesney
Radio Margaritaville and SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel 31 will broadcast all Bama Breeze tour dates live! Featuring 30 minute pre-show tailgate parties with music selected by host Savannah Jane Buffett, and long Buffett sets following every show in '07! 1st broadcast: Saturday April 21st 7:30pm ET
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Article on Buffett and Parrotheads
submitted 4/4/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Reg Henry, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, writes a column on Jimmy Buffett and Parrotheads: "The parrotheads are not the silly ones"
Unlike many who have become famous, the singer of catchy escapist tunes appears not to have made himself into the back end of a horse. On the other hand, his many fans arguably do make spectacles of themselves, as optometrists do at their office parties. In the case of the Jimmy Buffett fans, they have this thing for putting parrots on their heads.
Read the rest of the article here.
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JB Benefit In Tallahassee Raises $660k
submitted 4/4/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The February 10th benefit concert in Tallahassee, Florida raised $660,000 for the United Way of the Big Bend.
The United Way of the Big Bend will be able to distribute more money to its agencies than it ever has before. The nonprofit announced Wednesday the community raised $7,798,830 at its 2006 campaign Celebration held at the University Center Club, according to a release. That’s a seven percent increase from 2005.
“This was just a banner year for the United Way,” said spokeswoman Heather Mitchell.
Susie Busch-Transou, 2006 campaign chair, “came with fresh, new ideas,” Mitchell said. “She was dynamic and awesome to work with.”
The United Way sponsored Jimmy Buffett concert raised $660,000 in just one night.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett To Take Part In NYC Benefit Show
submitted 4/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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According to LiveDaily, Jimmy Buffett will take part in a benefit concert on May 14th in New York City.
Jimmy Buffett, Lenny Kravitz, and Derek Trucks are teaming up with the Wynton Marsalis Septet for a May 14 benefit concert in New York City.
Dubbed "Spring Swing!," the event at the Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall will raise funds for Jazz at Lincoln Center, a not-for-profit arts organization "dedicated to inspiring and growing audiences for jazz through performance and education of the highest standard," according to a press release, which goes on to say that the organization produces nearly 1,000 education and performance events each year.
Tickets--prices for which start at $1,000--are available by calling Jazz at Lincoln Center Special Events at 212-256-9961.
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Live At Texas Stadium Artwork And Notes
submitted 4/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Check out the album artwork for Live At Texas Stadium in our Album Artwork section, the web's only complete Buffett album artwork collection.
Also, read liner notes from the album and view the song lyrics.
Order Live At Texas Stadium now!
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Ralph MacDonald: TAIT (Part 3)
submitted 4/3/07 by Bwana Paul.
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Time After Island Time welcomes back the World's Foremost Precussion player, Ralph MacDonald for the third and final part on this series. This episode is the most important, as we get to really know Ralph MacDonald and his philosophy. We talk about the inspiration behind some of his songs and also about one that Buffett sang on Club Trini Late Night Live, "Come On In."
Mr. MacDonald talks about what he likes to do when not on the road, the importance of physical fitness and being mindful of one's health. He talks about music's role as a language that everyone can understand. Mr. MacDonald really opens up on this episode, in a very serious way, but at other times light-hearted. Get a first-hand look into not only Ralph MacDonald the songwriter, producer, and performer, but also Ralph MacDonald the man. I learned a lot more from Ralph, than about music.
Hear Ralph's solo music, his compositions he wrote as a youngster for Harry Belafonte, and some covered by other musicians. Also hear a rarer cut of Jimmy, Ralph and the Reefers jammin' at a rehearsal.
Tune into Time After Island Time from anywhere in the world on Radio JimmyDreamz.
Wednesday 9am - April 4, 2007
Thursday 4pm - April 5, 2007
Saturday 8pm - April 7, 2007
**All broadcasts are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)**
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Live At Texas Stadium In Stores Tuesday
submitted 4/2/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 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 in stores tomorrow (April 3rd) 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.
Order Live At Texas now!
View the track list from the album here.
Update - The Sulpher Springs News Telegram has a review of Live At Texas Stadium. Read it here.
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Gillette Stadium Tailgating to Start Later
submitted 3/29/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Sun Chronicle has an article on tailgating at September's Gillette Stadium shows: "Margaritaville opens a little later"
Jimmy Buffett fans expecting to tailgate to his Gillette Stadium debut concerts in the morning won't be welcome in Margaritaville. The Gillette parking lots won't open until 3:30 p.m., four hours before showtime, selectmen said Tuesday night.
Selectmen voted to license the two sold-out shows, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, and Saturday, Sept. 8. Selectmen voted after discussing the parking issues with Police Chief Edward O'Leary, stadium official Dan Murphy and Stadium Advisory Committee Chairman George Bell II.
"I think we've gone out of our way," Selectmen Vice Chairman James Thrasher said. "The public understands we're not licensing the lots to open until 3:30 p.m."
Bell said the parking lots might need to open early because "this is a crowd that arrives really early, potentially early morning."
Read the entire article here.
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Margaritaville Cozumel To Open This Weekend
submitted 3/29/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Margaritaville Cozumel opens Saturday morning, March 31st. It's the 13th Margaritaville, has 500 seats, and sits directly on the Caribbean Sea. It has a tiki bar on the water's edge and a second floor view. At night you can see the lights of Playa del Carmen. During the day, the cruise ships sit a few hundred yards away and dwarfs everything in view.
Also, an Air Margaritaville will open in the new terminal at the Cancun Airport. It sits in the center of the gate area and is the center piece of the new airport mall. Expected opening is mid-May.
Click here to learn more about Jimmy's restaurants.
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More Photos From The Anguilla Show
submitted 3/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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There are some more photos up in the Photo Gallery from the March 24th concert on Anguilla. They include crowd shots, pictures of Bankie Banx, and some great shots of Jimmy and the band.
 
Photos by Craig Dykstra
View all of our Anguilla photos here.
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Win A Copy Of Live At Texas Stadium
submitted 3/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Newsnet5.com is giving away five copies of the 15-hit CD "Live At Texas Stadium" and custom posters that can't be bought in stores.
Click here to enter
The contest runs through April 9th. Live At Texas Stadium will be in stores Tuesday, April 3rd.
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Photos From The Anguilla Show
submitted 3/26/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 There are several photos from Saturday's concert on the island of Anguilla now available in the Photo Gallery.
Did you attend the show? Post your experience and comments on the Discussion Board or upload your photos to our Photo Gallery.
Photo by Craig Dykstra
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Jimmy In Anguilla!
submitted 3/23/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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At about 11 am, surprising many visitors on the beach, Jimmy and the Beach Band started their acoustic set at a boat shaped bar on the
beach!!! Jimmy Buffett live from Anguilla on Radio Margaritaville on SIRIUS
tonight during the Buffett Buffet after 7pm ET.
You'll hear Miles Hampton play two songs, indicating that Jimmy will indeed go
deep into his songbook for this concert Saturday 3.24.06 which will be released
as a future DVD. 'Banana Republics', and 'Stranded On A Sandbar'. This is
totally raw...unprocessed audio!!! The mix is 1 ambient mic.
  
Photos taken earlier today at the site, copyright 2007 Carolyn Vannatta, all
rights reserved.
1. Site where Jimmy played on the beach
2. Concert production site
3. Bankie Banx pauses during preparations
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Listen To Live At Texas
submitted 3/23/07 by Bamafan.
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CMT.com has the full Live At Texas album up in streaming audio. It's free and in great quality.
Pre-Order Live At Texas Now!
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LiveDaily Article On Buffett
submitted 3/22/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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LiveDaily has an article on Buffett and his tour plans: "More Jimmy Buffett dates on the horizon."
More shows have been added to Jimmy Buffett's calendar as the leader of the Parrotheads gets ready to release a new live album that teams him with Alan Jackson and George Strait.
Read the entire article here.
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Ralph MacDonald on Time After Island Time
submitted 3/21/07 by Bwana Paul.
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Part one of the three part Ralph MacDonald radio special airs on Time After Island Time. Aside from being one of my all-time favorite artists, Ralph MacDonald has a number of credits. Three Grammys, NARAS MVP Award for 1979-1988, and the composer of songs that are a part of our collective memory.
Ralph MacDonald is an extraordinairy SONGWRITER, PRODUCER and PRECUSSIONIST having written such songs as "Just the Two of Us" and "Where is the Love." He has also been the conga player in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band for around 2 decades. He has recorded and produced with many artists from Paul Simon, George Benson, Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Buffett, Roberta Flack, Dr. John, Frank Sinatra and I could go on all day. He has 8 of his own albums which are all truly phenomenol.
For more information on Ralph MacDonald visit his website at:
www.ralphmacdonald.com.
Be sure to listen in from anywhere in the world on Radio JimmyDreamz at www.radio.jimmydreamz.com
Monday 1pm - MARCH 19, 2007
Wednesday 9am - MARCH 21, 2007
Thursday 4pm - MARCH 22, 2007
Saturday 8pm - MARCH 24, 2007
**All times are Eastern**
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Tickets On Sale For Atlanta Show
submitted 3/19/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets went on sale Monday morning at 10 am EDT for the April 25th show at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Prices are $38.00 - $138.00
Click here for Ticketmaster purchase link
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Robert Earl Keen To Open For Jimmy In Houston
submitted 3/18/07 by Goodman.
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Robert Earl Keen will open for Jimmy at the April 21st show at Houston's Minute Maid Park.
Keen will take the stage at 7:30 pm.
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Buffett To Play Atlanta Show In April
submitted 3/13/07 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a show at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, April 25th.
Tickets will go on sale March 19th. Prices are $138, $98, $78, and $38.
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Anguilla Concert To Be Filmed For DVD
submitted 3/12/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy will be videotaping the March 24th concert on Anguilla for a DVD release! ....plus Jimmy's going to perform songs he doesn't normally do, both with the full Reefer Band and acoustic!
It is too early at this time to determine when the DVD will be released.
You heard this news first at BuffettWorld!
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Tickets On Sale Monday Morning For Two Shows
submitted 3/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets will go on sale Monday morning at 10 am EDT for the June 23rd show in Burgettstown, PA and the July 26th show in Cincinnati, OH.
Click Here for Burgettstown Ticketmaster purchase link.
Click Here for Cincinnati Ticketmaster purchase link.
Ticket prices for both shows are $36 for lawn and $126 for pavilion.
Good luck!
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New State Song For Florida?
submitted 3/9/07 by UtahPH.
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Lauren Ritchie of the Orlando Sentinel has written a commentary suggesting that Buffett is the perfect artist for a new Florida state song:
A movement is afoot in the Florida Legislature this year to change
the state song, "The Swanee River (Old Folks at Home)," written in
1851 by Pennsylvanian Stephen C. Foster.
Buffett is the only artist in America who captures us -- or at least
what we want to be. His easygoing calypso rhythms infused with steel
drums and trumpet are the ticket to paradise. He throws in an
occasional country tune and mixes it all with sweet ballads.
Buffett sings one wistful ballad that would make a lovely
Florida state song. It's called "I Have Found Me a Home." Several
stanzas hearken back to what Florida was before the boom and the
tourists hit.
Read the entire article here.
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Tickets On Sale Today For Camden Show
submitted 3/8/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets for the June 26th concert at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey go on sale at 10 am EST this morning.
Click here for Ticketmaster purchase link
Prices are $36 for lawn and $126 for pavilion seating.
View all tour dates currently scheduled here.
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Buffett Lands #3 Spot On Top Events Charts
submitted 3/6/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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TicketNews has announced its weekly Top 10s and analysis for the week of 2/26/07-3/04/07 and Jimmy Buffett's solid fan base has landed him on the Overall Top Events Chart.
With the support and devotion of Parrotheads everywhere behind him, he rockets straight to the number three spot.
Jimmy also moved up to number two on the Top Concerts Chart for the week.
View all the charts here.
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Pay Big Bucks To Party At Minute Maid Park
submitted 3/6/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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For the first time ever, Minute Maid Park will allow tailgating parties when Buffett performs at the ballpark April 21. The Houston Chronicle has an article on it: "Buffett fans get to party"
The "plocking," as Buffett fans call their parties, will be confined to Parking Lots B and C on the west side of the stadium.
Partying won't be cheap. Lot B will be for cars and trucks, at $50 a space. If you're expecting lots of friends, you might have to buy extra spots, one for your car and three for your friends in hula skirts doing belly-buster high dives into a blow-up kiddie pool. You must contain your party to the spaces you purchase.
Lot C will be for RV vehicles, $175 per RV. There are only 48 spots available.
Parking lots will open at noon. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Observe Texas' drinking laws. Don't act like an idiot. No tailgating will be allowed after the show. Go home.
Buy your tailgating tickets now at Ticketmaster.
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Article on Buffett's New Beer "Landshark Lager"
submitted 3/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Palm Beach Post has an article on Buffett's new beer "Landshark Lager": "Buffett's new beer masquerades as microbrew"
LandShark is available in Margaritaville restaurants and will be sold at Buffett concerts. For now, the beer is being distributed to stores and restaurants only in Florida. A six-pack of LandShark cost $8.09 at Winn-Dixie last week.
Dean Lavallee, owner of the 10 Park Avenue BBQ and Grille restaurants in Palm Beach and Martin counties, said LandShark has been selling briskly at his restaurants.
"It seems to go well with barbecue," Lavallee said.
Read the entire article here.
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Tickets On Sale Monday Morning For Indianapolis Show
submitted 3/4/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale Monday morning at 10 am EST for the July 24th show in Indianapolis.
Prices are $33.00 - $123.00.
Click here for TicketMaster purchase link
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Play The BuffettWorld Fantasy Set List Contest
submitted 3/3/07 by Bamafan.
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Play our Buffettworld Fantasy Set List Contest! Here's how to play:
-- If you're not a member already, join our Discussion Board.
-- In a reply to this topic, pick any 28 songs that you think Jimmy will play and the order he will play them at the first show of the Bama Breeze Tour (Houston April 21).
-- You will receive 5 points for each song you get right, 5 extra points if you get the spot in the set list right. (I.E. if you pick Jolly Mon Sing as #17 and he plays it in the 17th spot, you get 10 points).
-- After the first show the points will be totaled and the winner declared. Deadline to enter is April 20, 2007 at midnight.
Enter the contest now!
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Camden, NJ (Philadelphia) Show Confirmed
submitted 3/3/07 by Aliparrothead.
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According to today's Philadelphia Inquirer, Jimmy Buffett will indeed play a show at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 26th.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 9th at 10:00 am EST.
Thanks to Aliparrothead and Mick The Pirate for submitting this.
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Tickets On Sale This Morning For Houston Show
submitted 3/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The pre-sale for the April 21st concert at Houston's Minute Maid Park is now over. If you were unable to get tickets during the pre-sale, you'll have another chance Saturday morning at 10 am CST when tickets go on sale to the general public.
Click here for TicketMaster purchase link
Prices are $66.00 - $126.00
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BuffettWorld's New Video Gallery
submitted 3/2/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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We have put together a large Buffett Video Gallery containing 57 videos, dating back from the late 70's into the present. There are some rare videos including performances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Check it out now!
Many thanks to Bamafan for his hard work on this.
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Tickets On Sale This Morning For Bristow, VA
submitted 3/2/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale this morning at 10 am eastern for the Bristow, Virginia concert at Nissan Pavilion on Thursday, June 28th.
Prices are $36.00 - $126.00
Click Here for TicketMaster purchase link.
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Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Shows Confirmed
submitted 3/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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LiveNation has confirmed two more shows for the 2007 Bama Breeze Tour:
Burgettstown, PA
Saturday, June 23rd
Post-Gazette Pavilion
On Sale Monday, March 12th @ 11 am EDT
Cincinnati, OH
Thursday, July 26th
Riverbend Music Center
On Sale Monday, March 12th @ 11 am EDT
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Win A Trip To Anguilla To See Jimmy
submitted 3/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Sirius and Radio Margaritaville are giving one lucky Parrothead and a guest the chance to see Jimmy Buffett play live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth - Anguilla. Just tell us why you "gotta go where it's warm" and you could be on a plane headed to the big show on the sandy beaches.
Enter the contest here
Note: The entry form seems to be causing some errors. If you keep your text in the "Tell Us Why" box short, with no special characters like apostrophes or exclamation points, it seems to work correctly.
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Buffett Makes Final Cut For CMT Music Award
submitted 2/28/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett made the final cut in the Wide Open Country Video category for this year's CMT Music Awards for his "Bama Breeze" video.
Other nominees in the category include:
Sheryl Crow with Sting - "Always on Your Side"
Johnny Cash - "God's Gonna Cut You Down"
Jack Ingram - "Love You"
Nominees who did not make it into the final group of four were:
Alison Krauss and Union Station - "If I Didn't Know Any Better"
Pat Green - "Dixie Lullaby"
Shooter Jennings - "Gone To Carolina"
Willie Nelson - "You Don't Know Me"
Fans can vote online at CMT.com through April 13 to determine the night's winners. The CMT Music Awards are country music's only fan-voted awards. Catch the show live on April 16th from The Curb Event Center at Nashville's Belmont University.
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Indianapolis Show Confirmed
submitted 2/27/07 by Derek.
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LiveNation has confirmed that Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a show at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, July 24th.
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 5th.
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Bristow, VA Show at Nissan Pavilion Confirmed
submitted 2/26/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Ticketmaster has confirmed that Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a show in Bristow, Virginia at the Nissan Pavilion on Thursday, June 28th.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2nd. Prices are $36-$126.
View our Tour Dates page to see all dates currently scheduled.
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Tickets On Sale This Morning For Six Shows
submitted 2/25/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets will go on sale this morning (Monday) for the following shows:
Houston, TX (4/21) - On sale @ 10 am CST (Presale) - TM Link
- Use either "fins" or "parrot" for the password
Frisco, TX (4/28) - On sale @ 10 am CST - TM Link
Tinley Park, IL (7/21) - On sale @ 10 am CST - TM Link
East Troy, WI (7/28) - On sale @ 10 am CST - TM Link
Foxboro, MA (9/2) - On sale @ 10 am EST - TM Link
Foxboro MA (9/8) - On sale @ 10 am EST - TM Link.
More information about these shows is available on our Tour Dates page.
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Buffett's SI Guitar nets $42,100 for Charity
submitted 2/23/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The eBay auction for an autographed Jimmy Buffett Sports Illustrated Swimsuit guitar ended today with a winning bid of $42,100.
The Martin Shellback guitar was also signed by all 21 of the 2007 Swimsuit models and appears in the "Getting The Picture" video.
The proceeds from the auction will benefit the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and the New Orleans Habitat for Humanity's Musicians' Village.
View the eBay listing here.
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Pre-Sale for Houston Show Begins Monday
submitted 2/23/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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According to LiveNation, there will be a presale for the April 21st concert at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
It will begin on Monday, February 26th at 10 am CST and run through Friday, March 2nd at 5:00 pm CST. You will need a password to buy tickets via pre-sale. When we know what the password is, we'll post it here.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, March 3rd at 10 am CST.
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On Sale Dates For All Scheduled Shows
submitted 2/22/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Ticketmaster has listed on sale dates for all tour dates currently scheduled.
Tickets for the Tinley Park, IL (7/21) and East Troy, WI (7/28) shows go on sale on Monday, February 26th at 10 am.
Also on February 26th, tickets to the Dallas, TX (4/28) and Gillette Stadium (8/2 and 8/8) shows go on sale to the general public. There are currently tickets on sale via presale for these shows.
Tickets for the show at Minute Maid Park in Houston (4/21) will go on sale Saturday, March 3rd.
Visit the Jimmy Buffett page on Ticketmaster for ticket prices and more information.
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Get Instant News Delivered To Your E-Mail
submitted 2/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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BuffettWorld.com now offers visitors another way to keep up on the latest Jimmy Buffett news. You can sign up for e-mail updates, via R-Mail and our syndicated news feed.
Each time a news story is posted to the homepage, you'll receive an e-mail within a few minutes. This is a great way to keep up on all the latest Jimmy Buffett news!
Enter your e-mail address to sign up now:
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Frequently Asked Questions for the Anguilla Show
submitted 2/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Have you got some questions about the Jimmy Buffett show on Anguilla on March 24th? Bankie Banx has Frequently Asked Questions about the show on his website.
Check them out here.
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Houston Show Confirmed
submitted 2/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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TicketMaster has confirmed that Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a show at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 21st at 07:30 PM.
Check back for the on sale date for tickets.
Minute Maid Park is home to the Houston Astros.
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More info on Live At Texas Stadium album
submitted 2/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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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.
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Dallas Show in April
submitted 2/20/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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According to TicketMaster, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play a show at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, April 28th in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.
There will be a presale beginning Wednesday, February 21st at 10:00 AM CST. The password is "breeze".
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, February 26th at 10 AM CST.
Prices are $44.50 - $126.00
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Pre-Sale for Gillette Stadium Shows Begins
submitted 2/16/07 by jr mint and Cindy Lou.
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Tickets for the two September shows in Foxboro, MA went on sale via pre-sale Friday morning at 10 am EST on Ticketmaster.
Ticketmaster links for purchasing -
Sunday, September 2nd show
Saturday, September 8th show
Ticket prices for both shows are $43.50 - $128.50 and go on sale to the general public on February 26th.
The pre-sale password is "shark".
Update - Additional Tour Dates:
Tinley Park, IL
Midwest Bank Ampitheater
Saturday, July 21st, 2007
East Troy, WI
Alpine Valley Music Theater
Saturday, July 28th, 2007
We anticipate more tour dates to be announced next week. Check back for the latest news.
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Two Shows at Boston's Gillette Stadium Confirmed
submitted 2/14/07 by Mutts.
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LiveNation is reporting that Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play two shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA on Sunday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 8th. The shows are being presented by Kraft Entertainment.
Tickets will go on sale Monday, February 26th at 10 am EST.
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JB and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
submitted 2/14/07 by BlueMountainBear.
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The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition hits stores today. Jimmy recorded a video for a new song entitled "Getting The Picture," which will be included with the Swimsuit Edition. You can also purchase the video from iTunes.
As part of the launch, SI.com has a Musicians and Models section featuring Jimmy. There are photos, an excerpt of the video, and a Q&A with Buffett. Check it out here.
Also, a Martin Shellback signature guitar autographed by Jimmy Buffett and all 21 of the 2007 Swimsuit models is up for auction on eBay now. It's the guitar featured in Buffett's "Getting The Picture" video.
The proceeds from the auction, which runs through February 23rd, will benefit the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and the New Orleans Habitat for Humanity's Musicians' Village.
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Jimmy Designs A Pro Bowl Play
submitted 2/11/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The NFC ran a Jimmy Buffett designed play in the Pro Bowl on Saturday according to an article in USA Today:
Tiki Barber's farewell touchdown came on a 1-yard second-quarter run. His lone disappointment was throwing an interception to the Ravens' Ed Reed on a first-quarter, halfback option pass designed by singer Jimmy Buffett when NFC coach Sean Payton was out on Buffett's boat a few days before Super Bowl XLI in Miami.
Read the entire article here.
Buffett is a Saints fan, and even sang the national anthem on December 3rd, 2006 at the Saints - 49ers game.
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Buffett Plays Benefit Show In Tallahassee
submitted 2/10/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played a benefit show at the Leon County Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday night with proceeds going to the United Way of Big Bend.
Buffett ended the show with Changing Channels, which hadn't been played in concert since May 20, 2004 in Minneapolis, MN.
View the set list from the show here. Did you attend the show? Post your comments here and upload your tailgating and concert pics here.
Did you pick up a tour shirt at the show? Take a couple pics for us, upload them and we'll add it to the Tour Shirts Archive!
The Tour continues on March 24th with a special benefit show from Anguilla.
Update - The Tallahassee Democrat has a review of the show here, which includes a Photo Gallery with some great high-quality photos of Jimmy during the show. They also have a video up of the pre-show tailgating.
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Review Of Thursday Night's Orlando Show
submitted 2/9/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The Orlando Sentinel has a review of Thursday night's concert at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida: "Buffett pleases, which isn't surprising"
There aren't too many surprises at a Jimmy Buffett concert anymore, but the people in the grass skirts and feathered headgear keep coming.
Near the end of his generous, highly spirited concert on Thursday at the Amway Arena, Buffett did a nice job of explaining the reason as he offered his own thanks for such enduring fan adulation.
"I always liked coming here," Buffett said of Orlando. "I know what I'm gonna get."
Read the entire article here.
The Sentinel also has a Photo Gallery from the show.
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Buffett Kicks Off 2007 In Orlando
submitted 2/8/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played their first show of the new year on Thursday night at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.
Buffett debuted a new song called "Gettin' The Picture", though it was not broadcast on Radio Margaritaville. The song will come on a CD accompanying Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition. Another notable song from the set list was "Tin Cup Chalice", which hadn't been played in concert since January 28, 2005.
View the set list from the show here. Did you attend the show? Post your comments here and upload your tailgating and concert pics here.
Did you pick up a tour shirt at the show? Take a couple pics for us, upload them and we'll add it to the Tour Shirts Archive!
The Tour continues on Saturday night with a special benefit show from Tallahassee, Florida.
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Jimmy At The Super Bowl
submitted 2/6/07 by a1aara.
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 Sports Illustrated has a photo of Jimmy with SI Swimsuit models Brooklyn Decker and Marisa Miller at the Superbowl in Miami on Sunday in their Celebrities At The Super Bowl gallery.
View more Jimmy Buffett photos in the Photo Gallery.
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Tickets for Anguilla Show on Sale Now
submitted 2/5/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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You can purchase tickets now for the March 24th benefit concert at the Dune Preserve on the island of Anguilla. Proceeds from this concert benefit local charities.
Click Here to purchase tickets ($100 a piece).
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Jimmy To Perform At Jazz Fest
submitted 2/3/07 by Tallship.
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Tonight on Radio Margaritaville, Savannah Jane mentioned that Jimmy will perform at the New Orleans Jazz Fest this year.
Check out their website for a complete list of performers.
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Buffett Playing in South Beach Tonight
submitted 2/3/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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According to the Peoria Journal Star Jimmy Buffett will be playing a show in South Beach tonight:
"Jimmy Buffett is playing Saturday night at the Clevelander, down on South Beach," the fellow said. "I heard it's like $500 to get in, but you'll be able to stand out on the beach and hear him."
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett Gets CMT Music Awards Nomination
submitted 2/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett has been nominated for a CMT Music Award in the category Wide Open Country Video Of The Year for his video "Bama Breeze."
This year introduces the new Wide Open country video of the year category, nominees for which include Jimmy Buffett's "Bama Breeze," Sheryl Crow and Sting's "Always on Your Side" and Willie Nelson's "You Don't Know Me." The honor is intended for "artists who stretch the boundaries of mainstream country music," according to CMT.
Here are the other nominees in the category:
Alison Krauss and Union Station - "If I Didn't Know Any Better"
Jack Ingram - "Love You"
Johnny Cash - "God's Gonna Cut you Down"
Pat Green - "Dixie Lullaby"
Sheryl Crow and Sting - "Always On Your Side"
Shooter Jennings - "Gone To Carolina"
Willie Nelson - "You Don't Know Me"
Read the entire article here.
The 2007 CMT Music Awards will be held April 16 at Nashville's Curb Event Center. Voting begins today (Feb. 1) on CMT.com; eight nominees in each category will be whittled to four by Feb. 28.
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Rumored Show on Anguilla, BWI
submitted 1/29/07 by islandtrader55.
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Rumor has it that Jimmy will play a benefit show on the island of Anguilla in the British West Indies on Saturday, March 24th at the Dune Preserve, which is on Rendezvous Bay.
Those interested might try contacting one of these hotels:
http://www.rendezvousbay.com
http://www.anguillagreathouse.com
http://www.cuisinartresort.com
http://hotels.ai
This date is a rumor and not confirmed at this time. Stay tuned for more information.
Thanks to islandtrader55 for passing the info along.
Update - Bankie Banx is now reporting the show. His site lists tickets going on sale on Monday, February 5th.
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Margaritaville's Guide To The Big Game
submitted 1/27/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Whether your favorite football team made it into the big game or not is irrelevant... celebrate anyway!
To help you out, Margaritaville has created the Big Game Party Guide.
Click here to download it!
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Hemisphere Dancer Made of Snow
submitted 1/26/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The Winter Carnival opened in St. Paul today (1/26), and sculptures normally created
in ice have been made of giant snow mounds similar to sand castle building.
This is the Margaritaville sculpture that includes palm trees and the Hemisphere
Dancer. Inspiration for the next big snow storm!
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Jimmy in 'This Day in Key West History'
submitted 1/25/07 by jollymon345.
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The Key West Citizen Newspaper has a mention of Buffett in the "This Day in History" section:
On this day in 1988, Jimmy Buffett, local resident and nationally known singer, presented Mayor Richard Heyman with a check for $15,000 toward the purchase of the Salt Ponds and a check of $2,700 for use of Wickers Field, where the Salt Ponds benefit concert was held.
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Aviation Section Re-Done with New Pics
submitted 1/21/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 We all know that Jimmy is an avid pilot and that BuffettWorld has supplied a lot of information about Buffett's passion for flying.
The Aviation section of BW has been re-done and now includes separate pages for each airplane with some great new pics that most of you probably haven't seen (I personally like the one of his Falcon jet landing over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean).
Check it out now!
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Wesley Cook Radio Special Airs Worldwide
submitted 1/19/07 by Bwana Paul.
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The Time After Island Time Radio Program is very proud to present Part One of a 2-part special on Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Recording Artist and sometime actor Wesley Cook. Wesley Cook's cover of "He Went to Paris," has lead some music fans to say..."Who was that?" The single debuted first on a Time After Island Time in commemoration of Jimmy Buffett's Sixtieth Birthday.
SO WHO IS WESLEY COOK? What is unique about Wesley Cook is his profoundly deep and well-constructed lyrics. The variety of music he composes is more diverse than most artists you will ever encounter. Growing up in foreign countries, he captured many influences from around the world. But you will find some of his songs to be folk, some blues, some rock, and a healthy dose of beautiful ballads. His depth of thinking and writing, as well as ambition leaves some a bit surprised when they find out how young he is. Watch out for Wesley- he’s going to be big.
We welcome him on TAIT for a very intimate conversation and some unplugged acoustic guitar playing and singing. Be prepared to hear a troubadour you will not soon forget! Tune in from anywhere in the world via Radio JimmyDreamz.
Broadcast dates and times for Part I:
JANUARY 22, 2007—Monday 1pm
JANUARY 24, 2007—Wednesday 9am
JANUARY 25, 2007—Thursday 4pm
JANUARY 27, 2007—Saturday 8pm
**All broadcasts are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)**
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Neil Finn Compliments Buffett on Weather With You
submitted 1/19/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Neil Finn, former front man for Crowded House, compliments Jimmy on his cover of "Weather With You" from his new album "Take The Weather With You" in an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Still a standout is "Weather With You," which Crowded House released in 1991 and which enjoyed a new life last year as the title track of Jimmy Buffett's latest album.
"It kind of blew me away," says Neil Finn, who formed Crowded House in 1985 after the demise of his previous band, Split Enz. "I like the way he did it.
"And I like that he did it. I don't know much of his stuff, but he's obviously got a very big fan base. He does huge shows. So I'm really happy he's taken that song on. Good on him! I look forward to meeting him. I'll give him a big thank-you for certain."
Read the entire article here.
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Live in Texas Coming This Spring
submitted 1/17/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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CMT.com reports that the 2004 Texas Stadium concert with George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Jimmy Buffett will be released on CD in the spring.
George Strait fans can look forward to the spring release of a live album recorded at Texas Stadium with Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson in 2004.
It is unclear if it will feature mainly George Strait or if it will also include Jackson's and Buffett's sets.
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What's Really on Jimmy's Cheeseburger in Paradise
submitted 1/17/07 by Jahfin.
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Ken Hoffman of the Houston Chronicle sheds light on why Buffett seemingly left out cheese on his cheeseburger in the lyrics to Cheeseburger in Paradise.
I've finally fixed a problem that has tormented me for years. How can it be a cheeseburger ... if there isn't any cheese on it? It's impossible. That's why it's always driven me crazy when I pick up a Jimmy Buffett CD or read a lyrics Web site and they've got the words wrong to Buffett's tasty song "Cheeseburger in Paradise." Even Buffett's own Web site, www.margaritaville.com, had the words wrong.
In the 1978 hit, Buffett plainly describes the blueprint for his favorite cheeseburger. A big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat. Heaven on Earth with an onion slice. I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57, French fried potatoes, a big kosher pickle and, a cold draft beer. There's one more line that isn't so plain. For three decades, Buffett fans, even the most devoted Parrotheads, thought he was singing . . .
Medium rare with mustard be nice.
Condimentally speaking, they're all wrong: The backs of his CDs, the Web sites, and especially the guy sitting next to me.
Buffett is a words guy. He wouldn't miss a critical ingredient like that. He's saying, "Medium rare with Muenster be nice." Muenster cheese. Now you've got a cheeseburger.
How do I know he's saying "Muenster"? One of my first newspaper assignments was to cover Buffett recording an album in Miami. During a break, I asked him, "Why on Earth do you put mustard on a cheeseburger?"
He said,"I don't."
But you say mustard.
" I do? Where?"
"In 'Cheeseburger,' you say medium rare with mustard."
"No, I don't. It's Muenster."
So there ... from Buffett himself.
Then I did something that I've never done before -- I demanded a retraction. It felt good to be on the other side for once.
About an hour later, I got an e-mail from Coleman Sisson, Buffett's No. 1 computer wizard, lord master of www.margaritaville.com.
"We corrected the lyrics page. Thanks. Glad to know you're still out there."
Read the entire article here.
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This Day in Buffett History
submitted 1/16/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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11 years ago today, on January 16h, 1996, Jamaican authorities opened fire on Jimmy Buffett's seaplane, mistaking it for a drug trafficker's plane. U2 singer Bono was with Buffett, but neither one was hurt.
Buffett penned a song from the incident... Jamaica Mistaica.
See photos of Buffett's airplanes on the Buffett Aviation page.
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Doyle Grisham returns on TAIT
submitted 1/14/07 by Bwana Paul.
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Coral Reefer Doyle Grisham returns to Time After Island Time for an exclusive interview. Time After Island Time welcomes back pedal steel guitar virtuoso Doyle Grisham. Doyle Grisham has recorded with some of the hottest Country Talent in music. He provided pedal steel guitar work for Jimmy Buffett since the 1970s and since 1999 has been a touring member of the Coral Reefer band. He has been delighting audiences when he plays lead on stage during 'Come Monday.'
He talks about what it was like coming back to tour with Buffett after all of those years, the song that means the most to him, how he likes to spend his down time on the road and at home, his old band 'The Bandits,' and also some memories from the recording of Livin' and Dyin' in ¾ Time.
We have a lot of classic and modern Buffett for you to listen to, as well as a few curve balls. Tune in from anywhere in the world on Radio JimmyDreamz.
Monday 1pm - January 15th
Wednesday 9am - January 17th
Thursday 4pm - January 18th
Saturday 8pm - January 20th
**All times are Eastern**
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Ford Falcon Previously Owned by Jimmy on eBay
submitted 1/14/07 by PirateJohn.
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A 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Convertible that was owned by Jimmy Buffett in the 80's is for sale on eBay:
As of Sunday morning, there had been 12 bids with a bidding price of $15,100. View the listing now.
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Aspen Show Nets $65,000 for Charity
submitted 1/10/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Freddie and the Fishsticks show in Aspen on December 22nd yielded 65,000 dollars to charity, according to an article in the Aspen Daily News.
Jimmy Buffett's songs aren't just the ones you know by heart. They are also the catalyst for a $65,000 donation to charities that are close to his heart.
The margarita master played to a sell-out audience last month at Belly Up Aspen and rather than getting paid for his performance, he asked club owner Michael Goldberg to cut a $10,000 check to the Aspen Valley Ski Club, another $10,000 check to Tipsy Taxi, $5,000 to Lift Up in Aspen, $5,000 to Lift Up in Glenwood Springs and another $35,000 for hurricane relief efforts in Mississippi.
Read the entire article here.
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Slate Article on JB
submitted 1/10/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Judy Rosen of Slate has an excellent article on Buffett: "A Pirate Looks at 60"
Buffett is one of the music business' singular success stories. He has parlayed an unlikely subject—getting shitfaced while cruising the Gulf Coast in your power boat, basically—into a multimillion-dollar industry, a perennial place on Forbes' list of highest-grossing entertainers, and the most passionate concert audience this side of the Deadheads.
Read the entire article here.
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Tix for Orlando Show Also on Sale Saturday
submitted 1/9/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets for the February 8th concert in Orlando, Florida go on sale this Saturday at 10 am ET. Prices are $26.00 - $126.00 for the show at the Amway Arena.
Click Here for the Ticketmaster Purchase Link.
LiveDaily has an article on Buffett's two tour stops: "Jimmy Buffett sets up February gigs"
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Tallahassee Tickets on sale this Saturday
submitted 1/8/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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From the Tallahassee Democrat:
Tickets for the Feb. 10 concert featuring Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Civic Center box office and other Ticketmaster outlets.
Representatives from Tri-Eagle sales and United Way of the Big Bend announced at a press conference that tickets will sell for $39.50, $59.50, $85 and $125 (a service fee may apply).
Click Here for the Ticketmaster Purchase Link.
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JB To Play Orlando in February
submitted 1/5/07 by moonie.
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According to area Parrothead Clubs, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play the Amway Arena (formerly the TD Waterhouse Centre) in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, February 8th.
Check back for updates on when tickets go on sale.
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Buffett's Tour Sells Most Tickets in '06
submitted 1/1/07 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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According to StubHub, the ticket re-marketer, its first annual concert industry ticket report on sales activity across music events during 2006, The Rolling Stones "A Bigger Bang" tour was the biggest selling tour of the year in terms of gross dollars. Jimmy Buffett's "Party at the End of the World" tour sold the most actual tickets for a concert series.
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"Take The Weather" Certified Gold
submitted 12/29/06 by cmardy.
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 Buffett's latest album "Take The Weather With You" has been certified Gold by RIAA with 500,000 copies shipped.
The album debuted at #4 in its first week on the Billboard 200 chart back in October with 120,592 copies (about half of what License to Chill sold its first week). It hit #1 on the Top Country Albums chart.
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Margaritaville Coming to Panana City, FL
submitted 12/28/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is coming to Panama City, Florida according to an article in The Walton Sun.
Simon Property, developers of Pier Park, anticipate the opening of several
retail stores in the spring.
Two restaurants, Back Porch Seafood House and Reggae J's Island Grill,
will feature fresh Gulf seafood and provide views of the Gulf of Mexico for
diners.
Other restaurants include Panera Bread, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and
Johnny Rockets.
Target, part of Pier Park’s Phase 1, opened in October. Pier Park, an open-air regional shopping center, is located between Front Beach Road and U.S. Highway 98 in Panama City Beach.
Read the entire article here.
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60 Minutes Tribute to Ed Bradley Re-airing
submitted 12/27/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 Did you miss the "60 Minutes" tribute to the late Ed Bradley? Or would you like
to see it again? You're in luck. CBS will repeat the program at 7 p.m. Sunday.
This special features excellent reports by Steve Kroft, Lesley Stahl and Morley
Safer. Andy Rooney provides commentary. Taking part are Bradley's close friends
Jimmy Buffett, Wynton Marsalis and Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
The program is heartfelt, classy and one of the finest hours this television
season. It's a stirring tribute to Bradley and a reminder of why "60 Minutes"
remains the finest newsmagazine.
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Catch Aspen Replay on New Years Eve
submitted 12/26/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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From Radio Margaritaville:
We got so many calls and e-mails about last week's Freddie and the Fishsticks show that we've decided to bring it back for an encore! Ring in the new year with Jimmy's show at the Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado (from 12/22) this New Year's Eve at 11:00 eastern -- following Savannah Daydreamin' -- on Radio Margaritaville.
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Happy 60th Birthday to Jimmy!
submitted 12/25/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 A pirate looks at sixty on Monday as Jimmy Buffett turns 60 years old. Jimmy was born December 25, 1946, as James William Buffett in Pascagoula, Mississippi to James Delaney Buffett and Mary Loriane "Peets" Buffett.
When Buffett celebrated his 50th birthday in 1996, his first and only Christmas album "Christmas Island" had been out for two months and "Banana Wind" had been released 6 months prior. He also penned his autobiography, "A Pirate Looks At Fifty," around his 50th birthday. "Floridays" was Buffett's latest album on his 40th birthday in 1986.
BuffettWorld would like to wish Jimmy a very happy 60th birthday!
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Freddie & The Fishsticks in Aspen
submitted 12/22/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Freddie and the Fishsticks (aka Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band) played The Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado on Friday night for the second year in a row. The benefit show featured some lesser-played songs like The Wino and I Know, Banana Republics, and It's My Job.
View the entire set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The next show is scheduled for Saturday, February 10th in Tallahassee, Florida. The concert is a benefit at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center for the United Way.
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Radio Special on Jimmy's 60th Birthday
submitted 12/21/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Time After Island Time is proud to announce our first radio special in tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Tropical Folk Rock artist Jimmy Buffett is one of a handful of living legends in music. He requires no introduction, but we'll just tell you that he deserves a lot of credit for not following trends, but setting them.
Giving Mr. Buffett birthday wishes and recalling their fondest Jimmy Buffett memories is a good number of special guests including: Walter Cronkite, Tina Gullickson, T. C. Mitchell, Jesse Winchester, Jim "Moose" Brown, Keith Sykes, Marshall Chapman, Matt Betton, Will Kimbrough, Todd Snider, Peter Mayer, Robert Greenidge, Will Jennings, and more!!!
This is the story of a boy from Mississippi who followed all of his dreams, made them come true...and has made them come true for many others. Listen in for a full hour of talk, and music (including 2 songs specially recorded just for this special presentation, and 1 never before heard song). First airing is DECEMBER 25th, Jimmy Buffett's Sixtieth Birthday. Listen in from anywhere in the world on Radio JimmyDreamz at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com.
Broadcast times and dates...
Monday 1pm - DECEMBER 25, 2006
Wednesday 9am - DECEMBER 27, 2006
Thursday 4pm - DECEMBER 28, 2006
Saturday 8pm - DECEMBER 30, 2006
**All broadcast times are Eastern**
Oh yeah, Happy Birthday Mr. Buffett! Hope you like the show, dood!
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Seals Find a Friend in Margaritaville
submitted 12/21/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett recently issued a letter declaring that his Margaritaville Cafes will not purchase or serve Canadian seafood products until the Canadian government ends the commercial seal hunt permanently.
I do not look at this as one nation telling another how to best manage its affairs. I view it as an effort to make humans more humane in the way they manage the planet. We do not own the earth. We are landlords and we simply need to do a better job, for all creatures on this earth.
Read the entire letter now at The Human Society of the United States.
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JB Among Ticketmaster's Most Requested Events of '06
submitted 12/19/06 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy came in at #2 for the most requested event, and #1 for the most requested concert of 2006, according to a Ticketmaster press release today.
Read the entire press release here.
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Jimmy Part of Sirius Top Ten Music Events of the Year
submitted 12/18/06 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy came in at #4 on the Sirius Satellite Radio top ten Music Events of the Year, according to a press release today.
#4 Every concert performance from Jimmy Buffett's 2006 Party at The End of the World tour was broadcast live exclusively on Buffett's Radio Margaritaville channel.
Read the entire press release here.
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JB to play at Nancy Pelosi Induction Ceremony
submitted 12/17/06 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy will play at the induction ceremony to offically name Nancy Pelosi the new senior offical in the House, on January 4, according to a article from the Indianapolis Star.
The celebration culminates with a 3,000-seat black-tie dinner and concert at the elegant National Building Museum near Capitol Hill, with scheduled performances by Carole King and Jimmy Buffett, among others.
Read the entire article here.
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Aspen Daily News has brief Buffett mention
submitted 12/16/06 by Bamafan.
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The Aspen Daily News Quotes of the week has a brief Freddie and the Fishsticks mention:
"It's a big deal that we can actually get him to play here."
Kim Kuligan, head of Belly Up's marketing and PR division, commenting on Freddy & the Fishsticks Dec. 22 show; tickets are being offered on eBay for as much as $999.999 each. Freddy is widely rumored to be none other than Jimmy Buffett.
Read the entire article here.
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Taylor Hicks Wants Fans Like Parrotheads
submitted 12/11/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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American Idol winner Taylor Hicks wants to have the same sort of following that Jimmy Buffett has. He explains in an MTV News article:
Hicks kicked off a press tour last week and plans to launch a full trek at the end of February that will "hopefully last 10 years," he said.
And he's not entirely joking. After all, another one of his idols is road warrior Jimmy Buffett. "As a performer for so long you have this mentality of [wanting] everybody who comes to your show to be Parrotheads," Hicks explained, using the nickname given to Buffett's loyal followers. "The Parrothead mentality is like a gathering, a social event — it's not only about the music, but it's about the people you meet all over the country. That's what I strive for as a performer: to have a traveling circus of fans."
Read the entire article here.
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Peter Mayer live at Sirius
submitted 12/6/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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A Peter Mayer's "Stars & Promises" event will be performed at Sirius
Satellite Radio headquarters and played on Radio Margaritaville (ch 31) live on
Wednesday, December 13, between 2-4pm.
More details to follow! Mark your calendars and tune in!
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Buffett #7 in 2006 Ticket Sales
submitted 12/4/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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TicketLiquidator.com today announced the top ten highest selling concerts, venues, sporting events and theatrical productions of 2006.
Jimmy came in at #7 in Top Concerts of 2006:
1. Barbra Streisand
2. Soul2Soul II: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
3. Madonna
4. The Cheetah Girls
5. American Idols Live!
6. Rolling Stones
7. Jimmy Buffett
8. Kenny Chesney
9. Dave Matthews Band
10. Celine Dion
Revenue data is based on TicketNetwork exchange statistics from December 1st, 2005 to November 30th, 2006. View the entire press release here.
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Buffett Sings National Anthem at Saints Game
submitted 12/3/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy is mentioned in The Mercury News' write-up of Sunday's Saints-49ers game where he sang the national anthem:
Thanks to Reggie Bush's explosive effort, the Saints won their eighth game and are in position to not only make the playoffs but to host a game. Local favorite Jimmy Buffett sang the national anthem and was given a game ball. He gave it back to Bush and said he'd wait to get one from him in Miami - site of the Super Bowl. A preposterous idea a few weeks ago. Not so far-fetched now.
Read the entire article here.
Here are some photos from the game:
 
 
Photos credits: AP and Michael C. Hebert
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Win a Trip to Jamaica from Radio M'Ville!
submitted 12/3/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Radio Margaritaville is giving away a trip for two to Jamaica:
Get out of the cold -- and into a Jamaica Escapa! Catch some warm tropical rays on Jamaica's beautiful west coast this winter -- while partying with Little Feat during the 5th Annual Feat Fan Excursion! (Anyone for Dixie Jerk Chicken?) The prize includes airfare, ground transportation, accommodations at the all-inclusive Grand Lido Negril, and much more.
Here's how to win: Simply call 1-866-55-PARROT and tell us -- in 20 seconds or less -- why YOU should be the winner! That's it, mon! Good luck!
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Freddy and the Fishsticks in Aspen Dec. 22nd
submitted 12/2/06 by Midnight Flyer.
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Freddy and the Fishsticks (aka Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band) will play The Belly Up in Aspen on December 22nd.
Tickets are $250 general admission and $600 reserved and they are on sale now. Doors open at 8 pm for the 9:00 show.
Update - Reserved seats are sold out.
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Buffett to Sing National Anthem at Saints Game
submitted 12/1/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Sun-Herald reports that Buffett will sing the National Anthem at this week's Saints-49ers game in New Orleans.
The game will be broadcast at 12:00 noon on Fox. Check your local listings to see if this game will be showing in your area.
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JB To Play Tallahassee Fundraiser in February
submitted 11/29/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett will play a benefit in Tallahassee, Florida on February 10th. The concert at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center will benefit the United Way of the Big Bend.
The Tallahassee Democrat has more: "Jimmy Buffett coming to Tallahassee"
Civic Center director Ron Spencer told the Civic Center Authority board about the event at its meeting this morning.
"He's doing this as somewhat of a benefit for United Way (of the Big Bend)," Spencer said.
Land Shark Lager, a beer that Buffett is endorsing, will be introduced at the concert, he said, adding the beer will be available only in Florida or at Buffett's Margaritaville restaurants.
Read more in tomorrow's Tallahassee Democrat.
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Memorial Service for Ed Bradley Held
submitted 11/21/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Family and friends are gathering at Riverside Church Tuesday morning for a memorial service as legendary journalist Ed Bradley is laid to rest.
The "60 Minutes" star died November 9th after a battle with leukemia.
Singer Jimmy Buffett, jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, and R&B singer Aaron Neville will perform tributes to honor the jazz lover.
NY1 will carry the funeral service live starting at 10:30 a.m
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett Wraps Up Tour in Tampa, Florida
submitted 11/17/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band wrapped up the Party At The End Of The World Tour on Thursday night with a show from the Ford Amphitheater in Tampa, Florida.
View the set list and show notes from the concert here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
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Article on Buffett's West Palm Beach Show
submitted 11/15/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Palm Beach Post has a review of Tuesday night's show in West Palm Beach, Florida: "Buffett's high note honors Bradley"
It seemed a fitting tribute to a fallen musician friend: A tambourine with a flower tied to it hung from a lonely, unmanned microphone stand. But forget about a somber tribute - Jimmy Buffett wasn't having any of that.
"Some thought we should have a moment of silence," Buffett, pretty much the poster child for all things anti-somber, said Tuesday night at Sound Advice Amphitheatre. "I say, to hell with that. A night of music is more appropriate for my friend Teddy Bradley."
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett Makes Tour Stop in West Palm Beach
submitted 11/14/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played their first show in West Palm Beach, Florida since February 24, 2001 on Tuesday night at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre. Jimmy dedicated the show to his close friend Ed Bradley, who died last week at the age of 65.
View the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The Tour continues on Thurday, November 16th in Tampa, Florida.
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60 Minutes Remembers Ed Bradley
submitted 11/12/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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60 Minutes remembered Ed Bradley tonight, including a special piece on his friends by Steve Kroft that included an interview with close friend Jimmy Buffett.
"I’m just glad I got here, my wife called me and said – I was in Hawaii – and said, 'You need to get back here and see Ed.' And I'm glad I made it," Buffett said in the special as he fought back tears.
Read the transcript of the special here.
Watch the full video of the special here.
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Margaritaville to Open in Phoenix Next Summer
submitted 11/10/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett will open a Margaritaville Cafe in Phoenix, Arizona next summer. The 20,000 square-foot restaurant will be located in Glendale's massive shopping and entertainment plaza - The Westgate City Center.
The Arizona Republic has more: "Buffett's Margaritaville Café coming to Valley"
Local Parrot Heads will be rejoicing over Westgate City Center's newest addition.
Laid-back songster Jimmy Buffett is bringing one of his Margaritaville Cafés to the massive shopping and entertainment plaza that opens in Glendale next week.
The two-story restaurant, which will feature patio seating and a balcony overlooking the center's $5 million Bellagio-like water fountain, is set to open next summer.
Read the entire article here.
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Ed Bradley, Close Friend of Buffett, Dies
submitted 11/9/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy lost a close friend today. Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes.
Bradley is survived by his wife, Patricia Blanchet, of New York. He married
Blanchet, an artist, in 2004 at their Aspen, Colorado, home with Jimmy Buffett providing the wedding music, according to a column in the Rocky Mountain News.
He introduced Jimmy onstage at the Big Apple to the Big Easy concert at Madison Square Garden.
As a jazz afficionado and lover of musical improv, he appeared on stage at the Margaritaville Cafe in New Orleans in May '06 during Jazz Fest week. With Little Feat tackling the song on the spot, he took the mic for a sponanious rendition of his unofficial theme song...the R&B classic by the Dominoes "Sixty Minute Man" with his friend Jimmy standing nearby, beaming a grin.
Bradley, dies of Lukemia at age 65. Nov 9, 2006.
Update - From the NY Times: Buffett was with Bradley in his hospital room when he died:
Though Mr. Bradley had largely concealed his illness, he and his wife, Patricia Blanchet, had reached out in recent days to some of his closest friends — including Charlayne Hunter-Gault of National Public Radio (who traveled to his bedside from her home in South Africa) and the singer Jimmy Buffett (who rushed to New York to be with him following a concert in Hawaii).
Mr. Buffett said he told Mr. Bradley on Wednesday that “the Knicks and the Democrats won,” eliciting a smile from Mr. Bradley, who by that point could barely speak.
“I made the mistake once of letting him get onstage with my band, and he never stopped doing it,” said Mr. Buffett, who was introduced to Mr. Bradley 30 years ago in Key West, Fla., by a mutual friend, Hunter S. Thompson.
Mr. Bradley had many nicknames throughout his life, including Big Daddy, when he played defensive end and offensive tackle in the 1960s at Cheyney State College (now Cheyney University of Pennsylvania); but his favorite, Ms. Hunter-Gault and Mr. Buffett said, was Teddy Badly, which Mr. Buffett bestowed on him onstage the first time Mr. Bradley played tambourine at his side.
“Everybody in my opinion needs a little Mardi Gras in their life,” Mr. Buffett said, “and he liked to have a little more than the average person on occasion.”
“He was such a great journalist,” Mr. Buffett added, “but he still knew how to have a good time.”
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New Cheeseburger in Paradises Opening
submitted 11/7/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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A couple of new Cheeseburger in Paradises are opening. Here are the articles on them:
Stanton, Delaware - "Jimmy Buffett restaurant opening in Stanton"
Evansville, Indiana - "What's happening today?"
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JB To Take Part in James Taylor Tribute
submitted 11/6/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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"A Tribute to James Taylor" will air 8 p.m. Nov. 29 as part of many PBS stationsrun holiday pledge drives. Guests include Keith Urban, India.Arie, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Jimmy Buffett and former President Bill Clinton.
From PBS.org:
With his gentle acoustic sound and insightful lyrics, James Taylor remains one of the most influential and beloved singer-songwriters to emerge from the popular music scene of the 1970s. In a career extending over three decades, Taylor's musical craftsmanship has delighted critics and audiences alike. In recognition of his many achievements in music, as well as his philanthropic efforts, Taylor was honored in February 2006 as "Person of the Year" by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' MusiCares program. The all-star lineup of performers paying tribute to "Sweet Baby James" includes India Arie, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Jerry Douglas, Dr. John, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and Keith Urban.
The program premieres on November 29, 2006 (check local listings); watch for the launch of the Web companion in November 22, 2006.
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"TTWWY" Down to No. 29 in Third Week
submitted 11/1/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy's new album Take The Weather With You falls to number 29 in its third week on the charts with 30,000 copies sold. That's down 16 spots from last week's position at number 13 when it sold just under 52,000. The album debuted the first week at number 4, selling 120,592 copies.
Buy "Take The Weather With You" Now!
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Jimmy Buffett - The Key West Years
submitted 10/30/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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News Release from The Ketch & Yawl Press
A new book titled "JIMMY BUFFETT - The Key West Years" will debut at
this year's Meeting of the Minds in Key West, November 2 through
November 5th.
Written by Tom Corcoran, Jimmy's longtime photographer and co-lyricist
of "Cuban Crime of Passion" and Fins," the 64-page trade paperback
includes over three dozen photos from 1971 onward. It's the perfect
handbook for fans and Key West visitors. Plenty of "stories we can
tell" and details about JB's life away from the rock-and-roll trail.
Readers will
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gain insight to song lyrics, lifestyle, hangouts, and the
35-year love affair between Jimmy Buffett and the city at the end of
road.
It's currently available online from The Margaritaville Store, Key
West, and it's soon to be in a store near you.
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Second Show in Vegas Wraps Up October Tour
submitted 10/29/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett wrapped up his October tour leg with the second of two shows from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
View the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The Take The Weather With You Tour kicks off on Tuesday, November 14th in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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New Music from Uncle Jim Mayer
submitted 10/28/06 by TropicalBreezes.
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From Uncle Jim Mayer (as emailed from Little Flock
Music) -
Hi everybody!
I'm very excited to announce the unveiling of a sneak
peek CD, featuring selected tracks from the upcoming
CD/DVD "Let There Be Fun." It has six new songs on it
and is only $5!
The songs are:
1. I'm So Happy
2. I've Got a Butt
3. Hula Hoopin' World
4. Skunk in the Road
5. I'm 4 U
6. Everybody Needs a Chair
The CD is for all ages. Some of the songs are
especially for us kids who have been around a few more
years than those younger kids!
This pre-release CD will make its debut at Meeting Of The Minds! If
you stop by the Little Flock Artist Meet & Greet,
immediately following the Peter Mayer Group show (on
Friday night, at the Casa Marina), I'll be happy to
autograph copies for all the Schmoopies on your
holiday gift giving list! This CD will also be
available on my website www.UncleJimRocks.com starting
the week after MOTM.
Rock on!
Uncle Jim
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Buffett Makes Tour Stop in Chula Vista, CA
submitted 10/27/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played Chula Vista, California for the first time since 2004 on Thursday night at the Coors Amphitheatre.
View the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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"TTWWY" Tumbles in Second Week on Charts
submitted 10/24/06 by Columbus Fins.
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Buffett's new album "Take The Weather With You" tumbles its second week on the charts to No. 13 with just under 52,000 in sales. That's a 57% drop from last week when the album debuted at No. 4 with 120,592 copies sold.
In addition, the album slips to No. 3 on the country charts behind Dierks Bentley's "Long Trip Alone" and George Strait's "It Just Comes Natural."
Buy "Take The Weather With You" Now!
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Buffett Enters Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame
submitted 10/23/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame on Sunday night during a ceremony at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
Sunday night, duo Big & Rich joined Marshall Chapman, Buzz Cason and Don Light in honoring Buffett.
Buffett got up after the speech and musical tribute, by which time Light, his old friend and agent, had already put his honor into perspective: "This is not the last Hall of Fame into which he will be inducted, but I think it's really appropriate that it's the first."
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For his part, Buffett offered good humor along with appreciation. After Big & Rich sang "Margaritaville," Buffett joked, "Hugh Prestwood gets Trisha Yearwood and I get these clowns." Later Buffett said, "I never got in it to become big and rich, but, what the . . . , it happened."
Read the entire article here.
Photo Credit: Mandy Lunn/ The Tennessean
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Tour Continues with Las Vegas show
submitted 10/23/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the first of two shows at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
View the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues on Thursday night in Chula Vista, California and the second Las Vegas show is Saturday the 28th.
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Buffett Plays Santa Barbara Show
submitted 10/19/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band's Party At The End Of The World Tour rolled into Santa Barbara on Thursday night for a show at The Bowl. It was the first show since Buffett's new album came out, and he debuted "Elvis Presley Blues" during the show. And special guests Jack Johnson and David Crosby joined Buffett on stage for a couple of songs.
Check out the set list here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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"Take The Weather With You" Debuts At #4
submitted 10/17/06 by Columbus Fins.
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Buffett's new album "Take The Weather With You" debuts at #4 in its first week on the Billboard 200 chart with 120,592 copies (about half of what License to Chill sold its first week). It was enough to put him #1 though on the Top Country Albums chart.
Beating out Buffett on the Billboard 200 was Rod Stewart, Evanescence, and Lloyd Banks (1,2,3 respectively).
Update - Billboard has an article on the week's top sellers: "Rod Rocks Back With Fourth No. 1 Album".
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Santa Barbara Show Starting at 7 PDT
submitted 10/17/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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From Radio Margaritaville:
Start time for Thursday's Santa Barbara concert is 7:00pm Pacific. Therefore the preshow on Radio Margaritaville/SIRIUS is 9:30pm Eastern/6:30 Pacific. This is good news for those expecting to stay up late on the East Coast.
Miles Hampton will be hosting the pre-show for the concert, as Savannah Buffett has previous commitments.
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20 Questions with Jake Shimabukuro
submitted 10/16/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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BuffettWorld asks Coral Reefer Band member and ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro twenty questions.
He discusses when he first began playing the ukulele, how he joined up with Jimmy Buffett, and much more.
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Jimmy Makes Entertainment Weekly's Hit List
submitted 10/13/06 by Columbus Fins.
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Jimmy made Entertainment Weekly's Hit List this week with a mention of his "drug bust" in France. It can be found on page 16. A non-review of the album appears on page 82.
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Win Two Tix to Buffett Concert in Tampa
submitted 10/13/06 by thegoatgod.
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You can register to win a trip for two to see Jimmy Buffett in concert in Tampa, Florida on November 16th.
The contest runs from October 6 to October 22.
Go to www.jimmybuffettcontest.com to enter now!
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Jimmy on the Today Show
submitted 10/12/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett appeared on the Today Show this morning on NBC. He talked with Matt Lauer about his new album, the France Ecstasy incident, and Buffett's continued success. He then performed "Bama Breeze" and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."
 
Watch the appearance on MSN Video:
- The chat with Matt
- "Bama Breeze"
- "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere"
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First Day Sales Numbers For The New Album
submitted 10/11/06 by Columbus Fins.
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It doesn't look like Jimmy is going to repeat the magic of debuting at No. 1 with his new album Take The Weather With You.
Projections based on first day sales have the album moving about 100,000 copies. License To Chill debuted at No. 1 on sales of about 239,000 copies.
Right now it looks like Buffett will be outpaced by Rod Stewart and Lloyd Banks. Each of those albums are projected to sell about 160,000 to 165,000 copies.
Factor in Evanescence who moved 400,000 copies of their new disc last week. It is highly unlikely that they'll sell that many again this week and will probably struggle to retain No. 1 next week.
These numbers are based on early reports from retailers. The numbers could change slightly, though it is unlikely the change would be enough to push Buffett into the hunt for No. 1.
FYI - these are actual sales, not shipments. Actual sales (people buying the CD) are used to determine the charts like Billboard's album chart. Shipments are used to determine RIAA's certificatoins (Gold and Platinum, for instance). So, Jimmy could sell 245,000 copies and still be certified Gold if 500,000 discs were shipped to retailers, distributors, rack jobbers, etc.
Chart Update - "Bama Breeze" has moved up three spots this week on the Country Radio Charts to number 60.
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Catch JB on the Today Show Thursday Morning
submitted 10/11/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Be sure to catch Jimmy Buffett performing on the Today Show Thursday morning on NBC.
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Buffett Donating Big Money to Friedman Campaign
submitted 10/11/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Buffett is mentioned today in a Houston Chronicle article on campaign donations to Texas gubernatorial candidates:
Kinky Friedman's largest donor is John McCall, who made a fortune in the shampoo business. McCall has donated $851,000, but in smaller chunks.
Friedman's top donor for this reporting period was singer Jimmy Buffett, who donated $219,700.
Read the entire article here.
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Article on Buffett's Response to French Incident
submitted 10/10/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Playfuls.com has an article up where Buffett discusses the recent incident in France: "Jimmy Buffett Putting Drug 'bust' In Past"
Laid-back singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett says he was both amused and frightened by his recent "drug bust" in France.
"They hauled me into the interrogation room, and I figured I was going to jail," Buffett said. "They were not kidding around."
The misunderstanding was cleared up and Buffett was cleared to leave the country with only a fine for not carrying his prescription. He was, however, disappointed by erroneous press reports about the incident.
"The great thing about it is I was totally innocent," he said.
Buffett said the incident sparked some song ideas, including "Too Long in Toulon" and "Bad News Can Spoil Your Breakfast," the latter inspired by an e-mail from Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart.
Read the entire article here or read Jimmy's official statement about the incident here.
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"Take The Weather With You" Hits Stores Today
submitted 10/10/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The anticipation is finally over. Buffett's first studio album since 2004 comes out today. Pick up a copy of "Take The Weather With You" today at your nearest store, get it through iTunes, or order it online.
Share your thoughts on the new album with us by writing a review on the Discussion Board.
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New Album Now Available On iTunes
submitted 10/09/06 by Columbus Fins.
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Get the new album a few hours early via iTunes!
You can now download Take The Weather With You via Apple iTunes Music Store. Even better, it includes an exclusive video of "Party At The End Of The World."
The price is $9.99 and can be found here.
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Reviews of the New Album
submitted 10/09/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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There are a couple of album reviews out in the news for Buffett's new album that comes out tomorrow. Check them out:
Billboard review
New York Post review
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View the Full Album Artwork for the New Album
submitted 10/08/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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You can view the full album artwork for the new album, Take The Weather With You, now in the Album Artwork section.
The album comes out this Tuesday. Order now.
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Jimmy on Emeril Live Tonight
submitted 10/08/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Catch Jimmy on TV tonight when he appears on Emeril Live on The Food Network at 8 pm.
Michael Utley and Mac McAnally will be joining him on the show as well as his tour and personal managers.
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Statement from Jimmy on France Incident
submitted 10/07/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy tells "what happened" with regards to the French incident on Margaritaville.com.
I have never taken it and couldn't tell you the difference between a hit of ecstasy and Excedrin PM. My vices these days consist of boat drinks, beer, wine and the occasional hot fudge sundae.
Read the entire statement here.
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Buffett's Pills Seized by French Authorities
submitted 10/06/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The New York Post reports that Buffett was caught in France with more than 100 tablets of ecstasy.
French authorities reportedly seized more than 100 tabs of club drug "ecstasy" from Jimmy Buffett's luggage this week.
The Grammy-winning singer got into trouble when he flew into Toulon-Hyères International Airport in the South of France on a rented private jet and customs officials started poking around in his suitcases. Buffett, who was on his way to chill out in the ritzy resort town of St. Tropez, was detained, but not arrested, and allowed to go free after paying a fine of 300 euros - about $380.
A spokeswoman for Buffett denied he'd had any ecstasy in the luggage. The rep insisted, "It was medicine prescribed by his doctor." But she wouldn't name the medicine or what ailment Buffett was using it for. She also refused to comment on why, if the substance was legally prescribed, Buffett agreed to pay the fine.
Read the entire story here.
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Bama Breeze Moves Up A Spot on CMT Top 20
submitted 10/05/06 by Lester Polyester.
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"Bama Breeze," Buffett's first single from the new album, has moved up one spot to number 18 in its second week on the CMT Top 20 Countdown.
Watch the video on Margaritaville.com.
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Jimmy Talks About The New Album on Radio M'Ville
submitted 10/04/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy spoke with Steve Huntington today about the new album on Radio Margaritaville. The entire CD was played during the nearly two-hour special, with Jimmy introducing each song and describing the inspiration behind them.
We listened to the special and copied down some of the highlights from the interview with Jimmy. Read the highlights now.
If you missed the special with Jimmy, it will re-air Friday, October 6 at 12 noon, Sunday October 8 at 3pm, Monday October 9 at 9pm and on the official release date, Tuesday October 10 at 5pm.
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Article on Ultimate Parrothead Contest Winner
submitted 10/04/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Tampa Tribune has an article on the Ultimate Parrothead Contest winner Megan Mohr: "Change In Latitude Changes Attitude"
Megan Mohr and Les Criscillo didn't just see musician Jimmy Buffett in concert in Boston this summer.
The couple, who met three years ago at a Buffett concert in Tampa, got to go backstage and meet their idol. It was a dream come true for Mohr and Criscillo, who like many Buffett fans call themselves Parrot Heads.
Mohr doesn't usually have the connections to get a backstage pass, but with the help of her vocal cords won a contest on Sirius satellite radio's Jimmy Buffett's Radio Margaritaville.
"I was giddy! I've been such a Parrot Head as long as I can remember," Mohr said.
The contest required contestants to call in and sing 20 seconds of a Buffett song. She sang the woman's part in a "Son of a Son of a Sailor." One thousand people entered, and she was one of five finalists.
Here is an image from Megan's hometown paper in Plant City.
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New Album Special on RM Today
submitted 10/04/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Today at 6pm ET, Radio Margaritaville will present a nearly two-hour special program featuring Jimmy Buffett, six days before the official release date of his new CD, "Take the Weather With You".
Jimmy unveils the stories and inspirations behind the each of the songs on this remarkable new recording as he talks with Steve Huntington in the Sirius Radio Margaritaville studio.
The program will also air Friday, October 6 at 12 noon, Sunday October 8 at 3pm, Monday October 9 at 9pm and on the official release date, Tuesday October 10 at 5pm.
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Listen to Clips from the New Album
submitted 10/03/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Barnes and Noble has audio clips for each track on the new album.
Check them out here.
The album comes out one week from today. Radio Margaritaville will host a two hour special tomorrow where they will interview Jimmy and preview the entire album. Find out more.
Update - You can also listen on Amazon.com. They have the option of listening with Windows Media Player or Real Player.
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Buffett To Be On CMT Insider This Saturday
submitted 10/02/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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King of the Beach Jimmy Buffett talks about his new CD, Take the Weather With You, which comes out October 10th, on this week's CMT Insider.
The episode premiers on Saturday, October 7th at 1:30 PM ET/PT.
Other viewing times:
Sunday, October 8, 2006 at 10:30 AM ET/PT
Monday, October 9, 2006 at 2:00 AM ET/PT
Monday, October 9, 2006 at 1:30 PM ET/PT
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Bama Breeze cracks CMT Top 20 Countdown
submitted 9/30/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The video for "Bama Breeze" cracked the CMT Top 20 Countdown for the week of September 28, 2006. It comes in at #19.
Watch the video to Bama Breeze on CMT.com.
Click here for Top 20 Countdown show times.
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Greg "Fingers" Taylor on Time After Island Time
submitted 9/30/06 by Bwana Paul.
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The legendary harpoon man, Greg "Fingers" Taylor is a special guest on the Time After Island Time radio program starting next week (Part One of Three).
In the first installment he talks about his roots, and breaks some very interesting news. You will hear it first on Time After Island Time. We take a look at all of Fingers work, not only was he the original Coral Reefer, but he has appeared on numerous albums from Jimmy Buffett to many others. We hope you enjoy listening to all of the rocking blues. We will be playing some very rare cuts...with Buffett and with other bands, as well as his wonderful solo albums.
Listen in from anywhere in the world on Radio JimmyDreamz
OCTOBER 2 Monday 1pm Eastern
OCTOBER 4 Wednesday 9am Eastern
OCTOBER 5 Thursday 4pm Eastern
OCTOBER 7 Saturday 8pm Eastern
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New Album Preview Special on RM!
submitted 9/27/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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On Wednesday October 4, at 6pm ET, Radio Margaritaville will present a nearly two-hour special program featuring Jimmy Buffett, six days before the official release date of his new CD, "Take the Weather With You".
Jimmy unveils the stories and inspirations behind the each of the songs on this remarkable new recording, beginning with his current hit "Bama Breeze", as he talks with Steve Huntington in the Sirius Radio Margaritaville studio.
The program will also air Friday, October 6 at 12 noon, Sunday October 8 at 3pm,
Monday October 9 at 9pm and on the official release date, Tuesday October 10 at
5pm.
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Buffett to Appear on Emeril Live
submitted 9/27/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy will appear on The Food Network's "Emeril Live" on October 8th according to Margaritaville.com.
You can also catch Jimmy on the Today Show on October 12th.
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Couple of Articles on New Album and Tour Dates
submitted 9/27/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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LiveDaily has an article on Buffett's recently accounced tour dates in Florida, along with info on his new album: "Florida gets a pair of Jimmy Buffett dates".
Glide Magazine also has an article on Buffett's new album: "Jimmy Buffett's "Weather" Drops October 10th".
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20 Questions With Heather Dee Perry
submitted 9/25/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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BuffettWorld asks former Coral Reefer Band member Heather Dee Perry twenty questions.
She discusses how she got started in dance, when she joined the Coral Reefer Band, why the band was downsized, what she's doing now, and more!
Check it out here
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Tickets On Sale This Morning for Florida Shows
submitted 9/25/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale this morning at 10 am EDT for the following shows:
Tuesday, Nov 14 - West Palm Beach, FL - Purchase Link
Thursday, Nov 16 - Tampa, FL - Purchase Link
Ticket prices are $36 and $126 for both venues.
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Grand Cayman Margaritaville Open For Business
submitted 9/23/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett's newest Margaritaville opened on Grand Cayman last week. Cayman Net News has an article on the opening: "Margaritaville opens in Grand Cayman".
The newest attraction in Grand Cayman opened its doors to the public last week and reportedly turned into an instant hit.
Following on the success of Margaritaville in other resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the US, George Town, with its regular influx of cruise ship passengers, has been chosen for the latest addition to the chain of themed restaurants originally created and made famous by the singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett.
Manager Arthur Screaton said the place had been a success from the moment the doors opened. He pointed out that the facilities are not just targeted at cruise shippers but are also ideal for long-stay visitors and residents looking for somewhere different to go in the evenings.
Read the entire article here.
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"Bama Breeze" Available on iTunes
submitted 9/21/06 by UtahPH.
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"Bama Breeze," the first single from Buffett's new album "Take The Weather With You" is now available for purchase from iTunes for 99 cents.
Get it today at iTunes.
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"Here We Are" on Enhanced Portion of New Album
submitted 9/20/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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According to Mailboat Records, "Here We Are" will be on the new album as part of the Enhanced DVD section of the CD. Look for it to be the video for "Here We Are" that has been shown in concert this year.
The song is a great tribute to parrotheads that was penned by Jimmy. View the lyrics here.
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Buffett Performs for Kinky Friedman Campaign
submitted 9/19/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Here are a couple photos of Jimmy with Kinky Friedman before Tuesday night's benefit concert in Austin.
 
Harry Cabluck/The Associated Press
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KEYETV.com has a story up on the fundraiser, including video that shows clips of Jimmy playing during the concert.
They report that the concert raised about $300,000 for the Friedman campaign.
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JB To Appear on The Today Show Oct. 12th
submitted 9/19/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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According to the Today Show Concert Series website, Jimmy Buffett will be in studio on Thursday, October 12th. It's listed under "Performances," so look for Jimmy to sing a song or two from the new album, which will be out on the 10th.
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Mailboat Records' Info on the New Album
submitted 9/19/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Mailboat Records has an information page up on the new album.
Here's the writeup:
Take The Weather With You returns Buffett back to his country foundation with breezy ballads, interpretations of alt-country songs, a version of Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings" and mariachi horns in "Cinco De Mayo In Memphis." A tribute to the historic bars along the Gulf Coast in "Bama Breeze" is flavored with sublime Southern riffs, and Buffett fulfilled a dream of playing with Mark Knopfler, who wrote and guests on "Whoop De Doo."
Buffett reinvents Mary Gauthier's "Wheel Inside The Wheel" with swampy rhythms crafted by Lafayette, Louisiana slide guitarist Sonny Landreth. "That song summed up the French Quarter when I was 18 years old," Buffett said. "Without realizing it, I went to my roots on this record. It's not a stretch for me to do country music."
On Take The Weather With You, he takes a philosophical look at the devastation of the Crescent City in the ballad "Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On," which Buffett wrote with former drummer Matt Betton. "When the storm hit New Orleans, I was performing at Wrigley Field in Chicago" said Buffett. "I go back to the emotions I was feeling on stage there during the biggest show of my life. That spilled over into this record. People still don't understand the devastation along the Gulf Coast. I was angry and started writing about it, but Matt sent me the first makings of 'Move On' and that calmed me down."
Take The Weather With You combines a variety of styles and sounds from Nashville, New Orleans and Key West. It's a smooth sail for Buffett.
To learn more about the new album, check out our info page here.
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November Florida Shows Confirmed on Ticketmaster
submitted 9/19/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, November 14th, and in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, November 16th according to Ticketmaster.
Tickets go on sale on Monday, September 25th at 10 am EDT for both shows. Ticket prices are $36 and $126.
TCPalm.com has an article on the show: "Jimmy Buffett to perform Nov. 14 in West Palm Beach". In the article, it says that the tour name will be "Take The Weather With You Tour," named after the new album.
Check out the Tour Dates page for more upcoming shows.
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Buffett To Play Kinky Friedman Fundraiser Tonight
submitted 9/19/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett will perform at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas tonight at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
Proceeds will benefit musician-author Kinky Friedman's campaign for governor.
Check out the Tour Dates page for more upcoming shows.
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Tix On Sale Monday Morning For Santa Barbara Show
submitted 9/18/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets went on sale Monday morning at 11 am PDT for the October 19th show in Santa Barbara, California.
Ticket prices are $44.50 - $177.50
Click Here for the Ticketmaster link to purchase tickets.
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Jim Asbell special on Time After Island Time
submitted 9/17/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The non-award winning radio show Time After Island Time returns on September 18th with a brand new show featuring special guest Jim Asbell with a (recorded) live studio performance. This show is a two part series, the second portion of the show will begin airing on Sept 25th. Time After Island Time would also like to welcome Frank McInvale of the Jim Asbell Fan Club.
For more information on Jim see his website: http://www.jimasbell.com
Visit http://www.jimmydreamz.com to listen from Anywhere in the World.
We want the airwaves...airwaves..
Paul Leslie and Jeff Pike
SEPT 18 Monday 1pm
SEPT 20 Wednesday 9am
SEPT 21 Thursday 4pm
SEPT 23 Saturday 8pm
**All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)**
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NY Post Review of Madison Square Garden Show
submitted 9/16/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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 The New York Post has a review of Thursday night's show at Madison Square Garden in New York City: "MSG Melts Into Margaritaville"
Of the new material from Buffett's upcoming CD due out next month, he and the band were best during the song "Party at the End of the World," which had a Brazilian carnival quality.
The dancing-in-the-streets atmosphere climaxed during the song "Fins," where the sold-out house pressed their palms together in a shark-fin shape above their heads and did the individually stupid, collectively fun fin dance.
Read the entire review here.
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Atlantis Crew Wakes Up To Jimmy
submitted 9/16/06 by Brown Eyed Girl.
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The crew of the space shuttle Atlantis were given an extra hour of sleep this morning and woke up to Jimmy's song "Twelve Volt Man."
Astronaut Dan Burbank's family provided 'Twelve Volt Man' for the six shuttle members who will continue transferring equipment to and from the International Space Station.
Read the entire article here.
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JB Plays Madison Square Garden
submitted 9/14/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band took their Party At The End Of The World Tour to the Big Apple on Thursday night for a show at Madison Square Garden.
Buffett debuted the song Everybody's On The Phone". It will appear on his new album Take The Weather With You.
Check out the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues on Tuesday, September 19th with a special fundraiser concert in Austin, Texas to benefit Kinky Friedman's gubernatorial campaign.
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LiveDaily and Billboard Articles on Buffett
submitted 9/13/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Both LiveDaily and Billboard have articles on Buffett's new album and tour dates.
From Billboard's article:
The [new] album reportedly features guest spots from Mark Knopfler (who penned "Whoop De Doo"), Gomez, Little Feat's Bill Payne, Sonny Landreth and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabakuro, who's been a part of Buffett's touring band for the past few years.
View the articles:
LiveDaily - "Jimmy Buffett offers up more shows, new album"
Billboard - "Buffett Braves 'Weather' on new album"
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Track Listing for New Album
submitted 9/13/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Here is the track listing for the new album Take The Weather With You:
1. Bama Breeze
2. Party At The End Of The World
3. Weather With You
4. Everybody's On The Phone
5. Whoop De Doo
6. Nothin' But A Breeze
7. Cinco De Mayo In Memphis
8. Reggabilly Hill
9. Elvis Presley Blues
10. Hula Girl At Heart
11. Wheel Inside The Wheel
12. Silver Wings
13. Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
14. Duke's On Sunday
15. Here We Are
The album is due out October 10th, get more info here.
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Buffett Plays Rainy Show in Detroit
submitted 9/12/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band's Party At The End Of The World Tour rolled into Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday night for a show at the DTE Energy Music Theatre. Former Coral Reefer Band member Greg "Fingers" Taylor joined Jimmy on stage for Peanut-Butter Conspiracy, Son of a Son of a Sailor, and the finale - A Pirate Looks At Forty.
During the pre-show interview, Buffett confirmed that "Take The Weather With You" will indeed be the name of the new album.
Check out the set list here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Watch "Bama Breeze" Video on CMT.com
submitted 9/12/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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You can now watch the full-length video for "Bama Breeze" on CMT.com.
Click here to watch the video. Visit our Music Videos page to see more Buffett music videos.
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Tickets on Sale 9/18 for Santa Barbara Show
submitted 9/12/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 18th at 11 am PDT for the Oct. 19th Santa Barbara Show at The Bowl.
Click here for Ticketmaster link.
Ticket prices are $44.50 - $177.50.
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Tickets For Chula Vista On Sale
submitted 9/11/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets went on sale Monday morning for the Chula Vista show on Thursday, Oct 26 at the Coors Amphitheatre.
Click Here for the Ticketmaster purchase link
Prices range from $36.00 - $126.00 and went on sale at 10 am PDT.
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Chula Vista Show Confirmed
submitted 9/6/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Margaritaville.com now has the Chula Vista show up on the Tour Dates page:
Thursday, October 26th
Coors Amphitheatre
Chula Vista, CA
Tickets on sale September 11 at 10 am PT through Ticketmaster. Prices $36 - $126.
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Santa Barbara Show Oct. 19th
submitted 9/3/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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We now have a date for the Santa Barbara show that was first reported here on BuffettWorld on August 6th. It will be Thursday, October 19th at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Check back for info on when tickets go on sale.
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Hoot DVD Sweepstakes Winners Picked
submitted 9/2/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The winners have been selected in the BuffettWorld Hoot DVD Sweepstakes. E-mails were sent out this morning to the winners, so check your inbox!
Thanks to all who entered!
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"Bama Breeze" Video Debuts on CMT
submitted 8/31/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The video to Buffett's newest song "Bama Breeze" debuted for the first time ever today on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown.
It was played after the 13th song (Dierks Bentley) and before Gretchan Wilson came out. Here are the viewing times to catch the Top Twenty again this weekend:
Friday 9/1 @ 12:00 AM
Friday 9/1 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday 9/2 @ 11:00 AM
Saturday 9/2 @ 1:30 PM
Sunday 9/3 @ 11:30 AM
* All times are ET/PT
CMT listed the album name as "Take The Weather With You" when they showed the video, despite still having "Paddlin' Out" on their own website.
Update - Buffett's sister Lucy (LuLu) had a cameo in the video. Read about it on her website.
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Catch Jimmy on CMT This Week
submitted 8/29/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett will be on CMT this week to promote his new video "Bama Breeze." He'll be on the Top Twenty Countdown on Thursday at 4:00 PM ET/PT. He'll then appear on CMT Insider on Saturday at 1:30 PM ET/PT.
If you can't catch the first showings, here are the times to catch the re-runs:
Top Twenty Countdown:
Friday 9/1 @ 12:00 AM
Friday 9/1 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday 9/2 @ 11:00 AM
Saturday 9/2 @ 1:30 PM
Sunday 9/3 @ 11:30 AM
CMT Insider:
Sunday 9/3 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday 9/3 @ 9:30 PM
* Times are ET/PT
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New Album "Paddlin Out" Due Out October 10th
submitted 8/24/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Looks like "Paddlin Out" will be the final name for Buffett's new album. It is listed as that on Billboard.com, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Circuit City, and in a Reuters List of scheduled CD releases for the fourth quarter.
That makes it four titles that have been thrown around for the new album. The others were "Party At The End Of The World," "Nothing But A Breeze," and "Take The Weather With You."
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"Bama Breeze" on AllAboutCountry.com
submitted 8/24/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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You can listen to the first 1:31 of "Bama Breeze" on AllAboutCountry.com. You have to register, but it's free.
Go to www.allaboutcountry.com and click on New Releases on the left. Then scroll down to Jimmy Buffett - Bama Breeze.
They show the song under RCA Records - Nashville, so RCA is apparently on board to help promote the New Album like they did with License to Chill.
Get more info on Buffett's new album here.
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Win Your Way Aboard Parrothead Cruise
submitted 8/23/06 by LonePalmBJ.
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Even though Parrothead Cruise 2007 is sold out you can still win your way aboard! There are plenty of entries available for the Parrothead Cruise Raffle. In addition to helping out a worthy cause, you could be joining the phlock on our "Cruise to St. Somewhere."
You and 450 of your closest Parrothead phriends will set sail on the Carnival Legend on Friday, March 16, 2007. We'll depart Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting St. Maarten, St. Lucia and St Kitts, returning on Saturday, March 24, 2007. We'll have a great lineup of Parrothead enterainment and activities, and you can always count on a few surprises. Best of all, it's a party with a purpose: All Parrothead Cruise 2007 proceeds go to fund Breast Cancer research and awareness.
We are holding a raffle to win a Private Balcony Stateroom for two, including all taxes and fees. We will sell a maximum of 250 tickets for the raffle.
Tickets are only $50 each, or five for $200.
Want to enter the raffle? Visit the website at www.parrotheadcruise.com.
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JB To Play Austin, TX Fundraiser Show for Kinky
submitted 8/23/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett will play a concert at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, September 19th at 8 pm with the proceeds going towards Kinky Friedman's gubernatorial campaign.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Paramount box office, at www.gettix.net or at (866) 443-8349.
Tickets will go for $300, $200 and $100 and are limited to four per customer.
And according to a June 7th article in the Dallas Star-Telegram, Buffett will play a second fundraiser show, also in September.
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New Song "Bama Breeze" Played on RM
submitted 8/22/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Radio Margaritaville debuted the new Buffett song "Bama Breeze" on Monday, and has played it a few times since. The members of our discussion board who have heard it really like it.
Check out the lyrics for "Bama Breeze" here.
Look for this song on Buffett's new album, slated for release in October. And tune in to Radio Margaritaville to listen to this great new song yourself.
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"Big Apple To Big Easy" Out Today on DVD
submitted 8/22/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The landmark Katrina benefit concert DVD "From The Big Apple To The Big Easy" comes out on DVD today. Pick it up at your local store or buy it now through Amazon.com.
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On September 20th, 2005, Madison Square Garden hosted FROM THE BIG APPLE TO THE BIG EASY, New York City's Concert for the Gulf Coast, to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. The live concert featuered New Orleans musical legends joined onstage with many of music's biggest names.
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Check out the full track listing here, including the several songs that Buffett performed at the concert.
100% of net proceeds from the sale of this DVD will continue to raise money and awareness for those victims.
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Tickets On Sale For Vegas
submitted 8/21/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Tickets go on sale today at 10 am PDT for the two October Las Vegas shows at the MGM Grand. Prices range from $68.25 - $210.00.
Ticketmaster purchase links:
October 21st show
October 28th show
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Atlanta Braves to Host Parrothead Day
submitted 8/18/06 by ilph.
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The Atlanta Braves will have a "Parrothead Day" on Saturday, August 26th for their game against the Washington Nationals:
Channel your inner Jimmy Buffett and take a detour with the Braves through Margaritaville for Parrothead Day. Sons of Sailors, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, blend musicianship with a true saltwater attitude to become the premier Buffett band in the area, and they will be featured playing live in Fan Plaza prior to the game. Meanwhile, a "Cheeseburgers in Paradise" sing-off and a Name That Buffett Tune contest will take place nearby, and related food & drink specials will be available throughout the ballpark.
Many minor league teams have Jimmy Buffett Nights, but it's rare for a major league team to do so.
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Vegas Tour Dates Confirmed
submitted 8/15/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Margaritaville.com has confirmed two Las Vegas tour dates for October. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play the MGM Grand on Saturday, October 21st and Saturday, October 28th.
Tickets will go on sale August 21st.
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Hoot Out On DVD Today
submitted 8/15/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Hoot comes out on DVD today! Go pick it up at your local store or Buy it online at Amazon.com.
And if you haven't yet registered to win 1 of 5 Hoot DVD's that BuffettWorld is giving away, do so here.
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StubHub's 20 Most Rockin' U.S. Cities
submitted 8/14/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett continues to be one of the hottest tickets in all of music. Ticket marketplace StubHub has "put together a list of America's 20 Most Rockin' Cities. Shows in these cities have been the most active sellers on StubHub this summer with rankings based on total sales for concert events only, occurring between May 15th and September 15th."
Additionally, StubHub has included the most popular show for each city that made the Top 20. New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago finished one, two and three respectively, and Madonna's Confessions Tour was the top grossing act in each city. Interestingly, Madonna and Jimmy Buffett combined as the favorite shows for more than half of the cities in the top 20.
View the top 20 list here.
"Fan loyalty is a true indicator of quality performers. This summer has been filled with great concert tours and fans are showing their support in large numbers," said Jeff Fluhr, founder and CEO. "Madonna is always a huge draw when she tours but the realization that Jimmy Buffett continues to pack 'em in across the country is eye-opening and a testament to his legions of fans."
StubHub also notes that "Jimmy Buffett's 20-stop tour has the highest per date average, based on total sales. Nationwide, the average price for a ticket has been $130."
Read the entire article here.
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JB Debuts Another New Song in Mansfield Finale
submitted 8/12/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band rounded out this leg of the tour with the finale of two shows from the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts Saturday night.
The new song "Bama Breeze" was played for the final song. Buffett shot a music video for it at the end of July in Bay St. Louis. According to Jimmy, it will be released on country radio and will appear on the new album.
You can view the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues September 12th in Detroit, Michigan.
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JB & Mac Nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame
submitted 8/12/06 by ilph.
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Jimmy Buffett and Mac McAnally have been nominated for induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Buffett was nominated in the Songwriter/Artist category for "Margaritaville." McAnally was nominated in the Songwriter category for "Old Flame," recorded by Alabama.
See the entire list of nominees here.
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Article on Grand Cayman Margaritaville
submitted 8/11/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Caymanian Compass has an article on the Margaritaville that is being constructed on Grand Cayman:
Construction is nearing completion, which should allow for Margaritaville to open within a month.
“We’re shooting for early September,” said General Manager Arthur Screaton.
Margaritaville will take up some 15,000 square feet of space, which will accommodate 642 people, including about 200 in the nightclub, Mr. Screaton said.
Read the entire article here.
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Buffett Plays 1st of Two Boston Shows
submitted 8/10/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the first of two shows from the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on Thursday night.
You can view the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday with the second of two shows in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Update - The Boston Herald has a Review of the show.
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Boston Herald Interviews Jimmy
submitted 8/9/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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In today's edition of the Boston Herald, Steve Morse has an interview with Buffett. He answers the question of why he is calling the new album "Nothing But A Breeze."
Q. You have a new album due this fall. Weren't you also going to title it ``Party at the End of the World"?
A. Yes, but I learned a long time ago that if you have to explain it, it's not really a good title. People said to me, ``What does it mean? Is it the end of the world? Is there a party? What?" There were too many questions for an album title. So I came up with ``Nothing But a Breeze," from the old Jesse Winchester song. I won't have to explain that.
Read the entire interview here.
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Buffett Debuts "Nothing But A Breeze" in Indy
submitted 8/8/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band debuted the song "Nothing But A Breeze" in the first set of Tuesday night's show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The song, a Jesse Winchester cover, will appear on the new album.
You can view the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Thursday in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Update - Read reviews from the Indy Star and WHTR.
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Boston Herald: "Buffett A Selling Machine"
submitted 8/8/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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The Boston Herald has an article exploring Buffett's wealth: "A pirate looks at $40 million-plus: Behind the beach bum image, Jimmy Buffett is a selling machine"
For a guy who began busking on the streets of New Orleans in the early ’70s, Buffett hasn’t done too badly. After a few flop records early on, he hit gold and then platinum singing about booze and food: Not only did he change attitudes and latitudes, he changed his tax bracket.
Buffett’s most lucrative gig is touring. But these live shows also serve as promotion for the rest of King Parrothead’s products. Though record sales make up only a tiny part of his business, Buffett has pimped his best known song, “Margaritaville,” to market everything from his restaurants and cafes to his tequilas and frozen foods. Here’s a look at just a few of the offerings from his empire that help earn him an estimated $60 million to $70 million a year. His image may say beach bum, but his bank account says Buffett.
Read the entire article here.
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JB To Play Santa Barbara and San Diego in Fall
submitted 8/6/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play shows in Santa Barbara and San Diego this fall, according to a Tour Shirt bought in Chicago on Saturday.
Buffett has already mentioned that he will play Las Vegas on consecutive Saturdays in October, the 21st and 27th, so look for the Santa Barbara and San Diego shows to be either sandwiched between the Vegas shows or the week before or after.
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Jimmy plays Tinley Park
submitted 8/5/06 by Bamafan.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band's Party At The End Of The World Tour rolled into Tinley Park, Illinois Saturday night for a show at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
View the set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Tuesday in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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JB on the Steve Dahl Show
submitted 8/3/06 by ilph.
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Jimmy Buffett appeared on the Steve Dahl radio show on 105.9 FM in Chicago on Friday 8/4. The entire transcript of the show can be seen here.
 
Photos: The Steve Dahl Show
Some highlights:
Jimmy talked about the Cubs loss and the Miami Heat. He also went on to talk about how referee’s uniforms bother him.
They talked about the Live in Wrigley DVD which took 3 months to put together.
Jimmy has been videotaping every concert this season.
Jimmy and his son are going to Lollapolooza to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Jimmy tries to write a page a day on a new book of short stories he’s working on.
Jimmy said he struggled for airplay and got his most airplay ever from LTC.
The new album is titled “Nothing But a Breeze” and features Jake Shimabukuro, Mark Knopfler, Bill Payne and Sonny Landreth, slated to be out in October. The new album was recorded in Key West, Mussle Shoals & London.
Jimmy's playing Vegas October 21st and 27th, and he and the band will probably do some small shows to "warm up."
Jimmy told a story of a show with the Dead where they played from 5- 11 am, Jerry Jeff Walker played for an hour, and he followed with 2 hours after that. "Breakfast consisted of acid and a peach daquiri."
The show is available for download here. Jimmy was in hour 2.
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Miles Hampton Interviews Jimmy on Thursday
submitted 8/3/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Radio Margaritaville DJ Miles Hampton interviewed Jimmy on Thursday.
Listen to the full interview - Click Here To Download (14 mins., 3.1 mb)
They spoke about how hot the Camden show was, and how to prepare for the Manassas show by drinking lots of water.
The Live at Wrigley DVD was mentioned and Jimmy discussed a little of what went into putting it together. One of the most moving things for Jimmy was playing City of New Orleans with Mac.
Miles and Jimmy also spoke about the Bama Breeze music video that was shot in Bay St. Louis last Friday. Jimmy said that the video will be released in early September, along with the single, on country radio. By shooting the video there, he hopes to keep attention on hurricane stricken areas. And Jimmy hopes it brought some light to Bay St Louis. After the shoot, Jimmy played some songs for the people gathered there.
They talked about the hurricane relief concert "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy," and a little about the Hoot DVD that comes out August 15th.
Finishing up the discussion was talk about the new album, scheduled to be released in October. They are finishing it up and are down to just 3 or 4 more songs. "It's not a star studded album, more of a Coral Reefer album." The band Gomez will be featured on the album. Also, Jimmy covers a Mark Knopfler song, with Mark appearing on that track.
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Tour Rolls Through Bristow, Virginia
submitted 8/3/06 by Air M'Ville Cap'n.
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Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia for the 11th year in a row on Thursday to an always-sold-out crowd.
View the complete set list from the show here.
Did you attend the show? Post your comments on the Discussion Board and upload your tailgating and concert pics to the Photo Gallery.
The tour continues Saturday in Chicago, IL.
Update - WUSA9 has a short review of the show, including a video. Check it out
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