Set List Archive -> 2008 Set Lists

2008 Coral Reefer Band:

  Jimmy Buffett - Vocals, Guitar
Peter Mayer - Guitar
Jim Mayer - Bass
Michael Utley - Keyboards
Roger Guth - Drums
Robert Greenidge - Steel Drums
 Ralph MacDonald - Percussion
Mac McAnally - Guitar, Background Vocals
John Lovell - Trumpet
Nadirah Shakoor - Vocals
Tina Gullickson - Vocals
  



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1/18/08 - Hong Kong, China
2/04/08 - Nassau, Bahamas
4/09/08 - Glendale, Arizona
4/21/08 - Woodlands, Texas
4/24/08 - St. Louis, Missouri
4/26/08 - Frisco, Texas
4/29/08 - Charlotte, North Carolina
5/01/08 - New Orleans, Louisiana
5/03/08 - New Orleans, Louisiana
6/05/08 - Atlanta, Georgia
6/07/08 - Raleigh, North Carolina
6/10/08 - Clarkston, Michigan
6/12/08 - New York City, New York
6/14/08 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7/17/08 - Cincinnati, Ohio
7/19/08 - East Troy, Wisconsin
7/22/08 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Note - MP3 Downloads are the album versions of the songs, not the live recording from the show.
 


1/18/2008 - Hong Kong, China - HK Football Club Sports Hall
  
 
1. We are the People our Parents Warned us About
2. License to Chill
3. Pencil Thin Mustache
4. Son of a Son of a Sailor
5. Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit
6. Volcano
7. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
8. Come Monday
9. It’s Five O’clock Somewhere (w/Mac)
10. Boat Drinks
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Cheeseburger in Paradise
13. Banana Republics
14. Desperation Samba (Halloween in Tijuana)
15. Somewhere Over China
16. Brown Eyed Girl
17. A Pirate Looks at Forty
18. Margaritaville

Encore

19. Slow Boat to China
20. Fins

  

Show Notes:

First documented show ever in China
First full band “Come Monday” since December 22, 2006 in Aspen, CO
“Somewhere Over China” was last played December 31, 1999 in Los Angeles, CA
“Slow Boat to China” was last played June 22, 2000 in Pittsburgh, PA
“Southern Cross” and “He Went to Paris” were cut from the set list




  2/04/2008 - Nassau, Bahamas - Main Ballroom, Convention Center
  
 
1. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
2. Pencil Thin Mustache
3. Son of a Son of a Sailor
4. Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit
5. Volcano
6. Boat Drinks
7. Come Monday
8. Brown Eyed Girl
9. It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere (w/Mac)
10. Cheeseburger in Paradise
11. A Pirate Looks at Forty
12. One Particular Harbour
13. Margaritaville

Encore

14. Fins

  

Show Notes:

Private show at the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Sales Conference
Cut songs from the set list include “Everybody’s Talkin’ and Slow Boat to China”




  4/09/2008 - Glendale, Arizona - Margaritaville Cafe
  
 
1. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
2. Pencil Thin Mustache
3. Boat Drinks
4. Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit
5. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
6. Volcano
7. Come Monday
8. Son of Son of a Sailor
9. Brown Eyed Girl
10. Cheeseburger in Paradise
11. Fins
12. Margaritaville

Encore

13. One Particular Harbour
14. Stories We Could Tell

  

Show Notes:

Special Acoustic show with Mac McAnally to celebrate the Opening of Margaritaville Glendale
“Stories We Could Tell” was last played July 28, 2007 in East Troy, WI




  4/21/2008 - Woodlands, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  
 
1. Homemade Music
2. The Tiki Bar Is Open
3. Fruitcakes
4. Mexico
5. Miss You So Badly
6. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
7. We’re Still Here
8. Brown Eyed Girl
9. Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season
10. Cheeseburger in Paradise
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

Intermission (Sonny Landreth performs)

13. Gulf Coast Highway
14. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah Shakoor)
15. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
16. Volcano
17. Son of a Son of a Sailor
18. School Boy Heart
19. Scarlet Begonias
20. A Pirate Looks at 40
21. Far Side of the world
22. Southern Cross
23. Margaritaville

First Encore

24. Fins

Band Intros

25. Glory Days

Second Encore

26. Somewhere Over China
27. Come Monday

 		 

Show Notes:

This was the first show at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion since April 15, 2003
Sonny Landreth was a special guest for this show
“Homemade Music” was last played June 30, 1989 in Aubrn Hills, MI
“The Tiki Bar is Open” was last played October 20, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
“Mexico” was last played October 27, 2005 in Portland, OR
“Miss You So Badly” was last played November 20, 1999 in East Hampton, NY. It has not been played on tour since 1996!
“We’re Still Here” was performed for the first time ever
“Tryin’ to Reason with Hurricane Season” was last played November 1, 2007 in Tampa, FL. It has not been played with the full band since 1980!
“Rainy Day Women #12 and 35″ was last played October 27, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
“Gulf Coast Highway” was last played September 6, 1992 in Irvine, CA with Evangeline
“Makin’ Music for Money” was performed by Nidirah for the first time ever
“Far Side of the World” was last played August 21, 2004 in East Hampton, NY
“Glory Days” was last played October 20, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
“Somewhere Over China” was last played January 18, 2008 in Hong Kong, China. It has not been played on tour since 1999!
“Come Monday” closed a show for the first time since October 7, 1994 in Mountain View, CA




  4/24/2008 - St. Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
  
 
1. Homemade Music
2. The Tiki Bar Is Open
3. Fruitcakes
4. Pencil Thin Mustache
5. Miss You So Badly
6. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
7. We’re Still Here
8. Cowboy in the Jungle
9. Brown Eyed Girl
10. Cheeseburger in Paradise
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Creola (Nadirah)

No Intermission

13. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
14. Why Don’t We Get Drunk (Solo)
15. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
16. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
17. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
18. Volcano
19. Son of a Son of a Sailor
20. Scarlet Begonias
21. School Boy Heart
22. A Pirate Looks at 40
23. Far Side of the world
24. Southern Cross
25. Margaritaville

First Encore

26. Fins
27. Rainy Day Women #12 and 35

Second Encore

28. Defying Gravity (Solo)

 		 

Show Notes:

This was the first show in St. Louis since July 18, 2000
Jake Shimabukuro was a special guest for this show
“Pencil Thin Mustache” was last played April 9, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona
“Cowboy in the Jungle” was last played November 4, 2000. It was Last played with the band February 19, 1998 in New York, NY.
“Creola” was performed by Nadirah for the first time
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” was last played October 20, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
“Why Don’t We Get Drunk” was last played in February at a USO show. It has not been played on tour since February 10, 2007 in Tallahassee, FL.
“Defying Gravity” was last played September 8, 2007 in Foxborough, MA


Show Reviews:

Riverfront Times - “60 Hours of Buffett: The Jimmy Buffett Show Review”
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - “Jimmy Buffett Concert Review”



  4/26/2008 - Frisco, Texas - Pizza Hut Park
  
 
1. Homemade Music
2. The Tiki Bar Is Open
3. Fruitcakes
4. Pencil Thin Mustache
5. Miss You So Badly
6. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
7. We’re Still Here
8. Cowboy in the Jungle
9. Brown Eyed Girl
10. Cheeseburger in Paradise
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Creola (Nadirah)

No Intermission

13. The City
14. Why Don’t We Get Drunk (Solo)
15. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
16. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
17. Piece Of Work
18. Volcano
19. Son of a Son of a Sailor
20. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
21. School Boy Heart
22. A Pirate Looks at 40
23. Far Side of the world
24. Southern Cross
25. Margaritaville

First Encore

26. Fins
27. Rainy Day Women #12 and 35
28. Another Saturday Night

Second Encore

28. Stories We Could Tell (Solo)

 		 

Show Notes:

“Piece of Work” was last played October 27, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV
“Another Saturday Night” was last played November 3, 2007 in Tampa, FL
“Stories We Could Tell” was last played April 9, 2008 in Glendale, AZ




  4/29/2008 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
  
 
1. Homemade Music
2. The Tiki Bar Is Open
3. Fruitcakes
4. Pencil Thin Mustache
5. Miss You So Badly
6. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
7. We’re Still Here
8. Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season
9. Brown Eyed Girl
10. Cheeseburger in Paradise
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Creola (Nadirah)

No Intermission

13. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
14. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
15. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
16. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
17. Volcano
18. Son of a Son of a Sailor
19. Scarlet Begonias
20. School Boy Heart
21. A Pirate Looks at 40
22. Far Side of the world
23. Southern Cross
24. Margaritaville

First Encore

25. Fins
26. Rainy Day Women #12 and 35

Second Encore

27. God’s Own Drunk


 		 

Show Notes:

First show in Charlotte since June 29, 2006
Jake Shimabukuro was a special guest for this show
“God’s Own Drunk” was last played October 27, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. It has not closed a show since August 1, 1998 in Bristow, VA.




  5/1/2008 - New Orleans, LA - Margaritaville Cafe
  
 
1. Piece Of Work
2. The Tiki Bar is Open
3. Pencil Thin Mustache
4. Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit
5. Boat Drinks
6. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
7. Creola (Nadirah)
8. Last Man Standing
9. I Will Play For Gumbo
10. School Boy Heart
11. Come Monday
12. Home Again (Ilo Ferrier)
13. Sunny Day (Ilo Ferrier)
14. Volcano
15. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes
16. Uss Zydecoldsmobile
17. Howlin’ Moon (Jimmy and Sonny)
18. A Pirate Looks At Forty
19. Southern Cross

First Encore:

20. Fins
21. Margaritaville

Second Encore:

22. L’air de la Louisiane (Solo)


 		 

Show Notes:

Special Freddy and the Fishsticks show to raise money for various causes
Sonny Landreth and Ilo Ferrier were special guests for this show
“Boat Drinks” was last played April 9, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona
“Last Man Standing” was last played December 22, 2006 in Aspen, CO
“I Will Play for Gumbo” was last played September 20, 2007 in New York, NY
First known performance of “Howlin’ Moon”
“L’Air de la Louisiane” was last played November 6, 1999 in St. Barths
“Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit” was last played April 9, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona


  5/3/2008 - New Orleans, LA - Jazz Fest
  
            

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1. Homemade Music
2. Fruitcakes
3. Pencil Thin Mustache
4. School Boy Heart
5. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (w/Mac)
6. We’re Still Here
7. Brown Eyed Girl
8. Cheeseburger In Paradise
9. Tryin’ To Reason With Hurricane Season
10. One Particular Harbour
11. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
12. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
13. Home Again (Ilo Ferreira)
14. Why Don’t We Get Drunk
15. Volcano (w/Ilo Ferreira)
16. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
17. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor
18. A Pirate Looks At Forty
19. Southern Cross
20. USS Zydecoldsmobile
21. Margaritaville

First Encore:

22. Fins
23. Another Saturday Night

Second Encore:

24. Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans? (w/Allen Toussaint)

 		 

Show Notes:

First show at Jazz Fest since 2006
Sonny Landreth and Ilo Ferrier were special guests for this show
“Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?” was last played November 2006 at Ed Bradley’s funeral


Show Reviews:

Times-Picayune: “Jimmy Buffett and NOJO close out Saturday”
New York Times: “Jazzfest: Jimmy Buffett in His Comfort Zone”
USA Today: “Live from Jazz Fest: ‘Good to be home’ in New Orleans for fans, artists”


  6/5/2008 - Atlanta, Georgia - Lakewood Amphitheater
  
 
1. Homemade Music
2. The Tiki Bar Is Open
3. Fruitcakes
4. Pencil Thin Mustache
5. Miss You So Badly
6. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (w/Mac)
7. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
8. Cowboy In The Jungle
9. Brown Eyed Girl
10. Cheeseburger In Paradise
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
13. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Jake and Robert)
14. USS Zydecoldsmobile
15. Scarlet Begonias
16. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor
17. School Boy Heart
18. Volcano
19. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
20. Tryin’ To Reason With Hurricane Season
21. The City (Mac)
22. A Pirate Looks At Forty
23. Southern Cross
24. Margaritaville

First Encore

25. Fins
26. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

Second Encore

27. Big Old Goofy World (John Prine cover)

 		 

Show Notes:

Sonny Landreth and Jake Shimabukuro were special guests for this show
“Changes in Latitdes…” was done in a new slower arrangement
“The City” was last played September 19, 2006 in Austin, TX
First known performance of the John Prine song “Big Old Goofy World”


  6/7/2008 - Raleigh, North Carolina - Time Warner Pavilion at Walnut Creek
  
 
1. Homemade Music
2. License to Chill
3. Fruitcakes
4. Pencil Thin Mustache
5. Miss You So Badly
6. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (w/Mac)
7. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
8. Cowboy In The Jungle
9. Brown Eyed Girl
10. Cheeseburger In Paradise
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
13. Why Don’t We Get Drunk
14. Give Me Hell At Home (Sonny)
15. USS Zydecoldsmobile
16. Bama Breeze
17. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor
18. School Boy Heart
19. Volcano
20. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
21. Tryin’ To Reason With Hurricane Season
22. The City (Mac)
23. A Pirate Looks At Forty
24. Far Side Of The World
25. Southern Cross
26. Margaritaville

First Encore

27. Fins
28. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

Second Encore

29. Coast Of Carolina

 		 

Show Notes:

First show in Raleigh, NC since April 27, 2004. First show at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre since April 16, 2002.
“License to Chill” was last played January 18, 2008 in Hong Kong, China
“Bama Breeze” was last played November 3, 2007 in Tampa, Florida
“Coast of Carolina” was last played June 6, 2006 in Charlotte, North Carolina


  6/10/2008 - Clarkston, Michigan - DTE Energy Music Center
  
 
1. Homemade Music
2. The Tiki Bar Is Open
3. Fruitcakes
4. Pencil Thin Mustache
5. Miss You So Badly
6. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (w/Mac)
7. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
8. Cowboy In The Jungle
9. Brown Eyed Girl
10. Cheeseburger In Paradise
11. One Particular Harbour
12. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
13. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
14. USS Zydecoldsmobile
15. Scarlet Begonias
16. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor (w/ Fingers Taylor)
17. The City (w/ Fingers)
18. Volcano
19. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
20. School Boy Heart
21. A Pirate Looks At Forty (w/ Fingers)
22. Far Side Of The World
23. Southern Cross
24. Margaritaville

First Encore

25. Fins
26. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

Second Encore

27. Tin Cup Chalice (solo)

 		 

Show Notes:

First show in Clarkston, MI since September 12, 2006 at the same venue
Sonny Landreth, Jake Shimabukuro, and Greg “Fingers” Taylor were special guests for this show
“Tin Cup Chalice” was last played November 3, 2007 in Tampa, Florida


  6/14/2008 - Philadelphia, PA - Citizens Bank Park
  
 
1. Why Don’t We Get Drunk (Solo)
2. Homemade Music
3. The Tiki Bar Is Open
4. Fruitcakes
5. Pencil Thin Mustache
6. Miss You So Badly
7. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (w/Mac)
8. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In…
9. Cowboy In The Jungle
10. Brown Eyed Girl
11. Cheeseburger In Paradise
12. One Particular Harbour
13. Come Monday (The Beach Band)
14. USS Zydecoldsmobile
15. Tryin’ To Reason With Hurricane Season
16. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor
17. School Boy Heart
18. Volcano
19. Makin’ Music For Money (Nadirah)
20. Scarlet Begonias
21. The City (Mac)
22. A Pirate Looks At Forty
23. Far Side Of The World
24. Southern Cross
25. Margaritaville

First Encore

26. Fins