Bar says it cut off doctor Sep 16, 2009
On Friday nights at Piper's, a guitarist typically plays Jimmy Buffett songs and other music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu includes steaks, chicken wings, pizzas and other family fare. Two TVs over the wooden bar show sporting events. (News & Observer)
[knocking sound] Who is it?.Landshark Sep 16, 2009
Miami s stadium, now known as Land Shark Stadium, is named after Jimmy Buffett s Landshark Lager ... Ah, Jimmy Buffett and the ACC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Songwriters sue, saying: You can't use 'Redneck Yacht Club' Sep 10, 2009
Following the lead of perennial beachmeister Jimmy Buffett, who trademarked the phrases "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise," the Nashville songwriters applied for a US trademark in 2005. "That term didn't exist until we came up with it," Shepherd. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Legendary Broadcaster John Madden Returns for Another Season on SIRIUS XM Radio Sep 10, 2009
SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Buffett, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bob Edwards. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, NBA, NHL, and PGA TOUR, and broadcasts major college sports. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scenic drive: North from Flagstaff Sep 9, 2009
Volcano, Jimmy Buffett: A volcano made Red Mountain blow many moons ago. The Bedrock Twitch, B-52s: The fun-loving group recorded this for the 1994 film The Flintstones. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Dolphins fall to No. 18 on Forbes list Sep 4, 2009
The Dolphins also recently sold the naming rights to its 22-year-old home field to brand Land Shark Lager, a beer licensed under singer Jimmy Buffett s. The Dolphins, which are having trouble selling tickets, have $400 million in debt. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
SIRIUS XM Radio To Celebrate Labor Day Weekend With Special Music Programming Sep 3, 2009
Listeners will hear specials with Brooks Jimmy Buffett, Grateful Dead, Reba McEntire, Rick Springfield and more Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to host Labor Day special on The Spectrum ... Radio Margaritaville will broadcast Jimmy Buffett's concert live from the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia ... Listeners will also hear vintage Jimmy Buffett concerts from Labor Day weekends in the past. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Black Eyed Peas, Dave Matthews Keep Spirits Up At Outside Lands Festival Aug 31, 2009
" Along the way, Fergie and Apl.de.Ap from the Black Eyed Peas showed up to inspire Matthews to take his goofy dancing to another level. Then, pedal-steel specialist Robert Randolph slipped in during the encore to end the set with two covers Matthews always keeps in his back pocket: Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" and Sly and the Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," the latter of which featured singing and beat-boxing by Randolph.But back at the top of the afternoon,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Full Story Aug 26, 2009
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross also forged a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett. The Estefans are the first Cuban Americans to hold an ownership stake in an NFL team. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Williams sisters latest stars to buy into Dolphins Aug 26, 2009
The first partnership was with singer Jimmy Buffett; musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony subsequently bought small shares of the team. The Estefans are the first Cuban-Americans to hold an ownership stake in an NFL team, while Anthony is a New York native of Puerto Rican descent. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Phila. in StubHub top 5 for concerts Aug 25, 2009
The city s top selling shows in last year s rankings were: Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Coldplay. Based on sales through StubHub as of Aug. 13, the top five summer concert tours, ranked by StubHub sales dollar volume. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Area among most rockin cities Aug 23, 2009
Southeast Wisconsin received a major boost from the Phish concerts June 20 and 21 at near East Troy, and Jimmy Buffett s upcoming Aug. 29 shows also at Alpine Valley. The Milwaukee area did not make the top 20 list last year. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Teens join fight to save Miami Marine Stadium Aug 22, 2009
During the stadium s heyday, Jimmy Buffett performed there, as did the aforementioned Ray Charles. Locals also watched boat races from the seats and attended religious services there. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
3 price points: Alabama's coast Aug 21, 2009
Eat: Visit Lulu s at Homeport, owned by Jimmy Buffett s sister, Lucy. This Caribbean-themed spot features nightly live music. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Williams sisters to announce NFL partnership Aug 21, 2009
Musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony recently bought small shares of the team, and Ross forged a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett. The Williams sisters, who live in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (ESPN -- Tennis)
StubHub Reveals The 20 Most Rockin' Cities of 2009 Aug 21, 2009
Taylor Swift (5/23); Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood (6/27); Jimmy Buffett (5/26) ... Phish (6/19); Dave Matthews Band (8/1); Jimmy Buffett (8/11). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Erie's Piano Man Aug 20, 2009
" But it has other benefits, like eating tasty ribs before you play. This weekend's event features six ribbers, including Texas Pit Barbecue, Armadillos, Smokin' Joe's Hog Wild Barbecue, Two Fat Guys Bar-B-Q, and Jack on the Bone Barbecue. It also features a cruise-in car show on Saturday and the annual Jim Archer Memorial Motorcycle Show on Sunday. Look for a mechanical bull-riding contest on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., while the kids' area features a petting zoo and plenty of bouncy attractions... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Venus, Serena join celebs buying into Dolphins Aug 20, 2009
New Dolphins owner Stephen Ross also forged a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett. "There's always so many opportunities out there, and Venus and I are always trying to expand our brand and do the best that we can do, and if an opportunity presents itself, we would love to see where it can take us," Serena Williams said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Falcons' Lofton wants to become team leader Aug 20, 2009
New Dolphins owner Stephen Ross also forged a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett. Dolphins release cornerback Green. (Athens Banner-Herald)
President to speak at Walter Cronkite memorial Aug 18, 2009
Mickey Hart, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Feinstein, Jimmy Buffett and the U.S. Marine Corps band are anticipated performers. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
With flash and fun, Kenney Chesney connects with fans in Foxborough Aug 17, 2009
And if Jimmy Buffett is the role model, Chesney didn t miss the lesson of his elder s more reflective side, slowing things down for contemplative piano ballads like There Goes My Life. With a breathless, high energy set - culminating in a joyous cover of Walking on Sunshine - Sugarland proved that they re ready for a stadium headlining gig of their own. (Boston Globe)
New Dolphins CEO Mike Dee cites 'untapped passion' of fans as he seeks big attendance increase Aug 13, 2009
But not surprisingly, partnerships Ross forged with music stars Jimmy Buffett, Marc Anthony and Gloria and Emilio Estefan have received much more attention. They're part of an effort to spice up pregame entertainment. (FOX61, CT)
Catch of the Day Aug 10, 2009
After Aerosmith gigs were postponed because of Tyler s injuries, Perry showed up in Chicago over the weekend to play Margaritaville on stage with Jimmy Buffett. Perry s wife, Billie, reports on Twitter that the band should get a report from Tyler s doctors about his status today or tomorrow. (Boston Globe)
Madison native lands a spot on 'StarMaker' Aug 9, 2009
" Throughout high school, Davis performed in talent shows across the South, including the Mississippi State Fair. At a talent show in Jackson, Davis caught the eye of Norbert Putnam, who played bass for Elvis Presley and helped launch the careers of Dan Fogelberg and Jimmy Buffett. Putnam encouraged Davis to enroll at Delta State University, where Putnam was teaching in the music program. "Liz has a really good voice and all the qualities it takes to make it in the business," Putnam says. "I'm... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Born to write Jul 29, 2009
Clemons remembers mentioning to Palm Beacher Jimmy Buffett his idea of writing a book ... Oh, and that idiot Jimmy Buffett is telling other musicians to not bother writing books. (The Palm Beach Post)
Source: Dolphins to add more star power Jul 28, 2009
He sold naming rights to the team s stadium for just one year to obscure beer brand Land Shark Lager in part to affiliate with the label s owner, musician Jimmy Buffett. He became the first sports team owner to spend money to buy handheld TV devices that this season will be given to club-seat holders at the stadium. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Click to read:Friends, Family Remember Cronkite Jul 24, 2009
Socolow said that even as he grew gravely ill, Cronkite reveled in a love of music and relished visits from Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and singer Jimmy Buffett, who delivered an impromptu ukulele performance. Cronkite, though notoriously demanding in the newsroom, could also be funny and even silly, friends said. (CBS News)
Dolphins build good celebrity depth Jul 24, 2009
Since completing his purchase of the Dolphins in January, Stephen Ross has brought on board Jimmy Buffett, Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony, husband of Jennifer Lopez. The Margaritaville-Miami Sound Machine-Mr. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Walter Cronkite's funeral draws colleagues, celebrities Jul 24, 2009
Socolow also recounted an ill-fated attempt by Cronkite to ad-lib an afternoon newscast without a script, an experiment that lasted two days, and his "horrible problem with the second month of the year; he could never pronounce it right." And he remembered Cronkite's love of the clarinet, and said that several weeks ago, as Cronkite's health was failing, singer Jimmy Buffett flew his seaplane to New York's East River, near Cronkite's home, to serenade him on a ukulele. Finally, he recalled a... (USA Today)
Preseason TV, CFL Watch, Anthony Aboard Jul 22, 2009
At a press conference in New York on Tuesday, Anthony was introduced as a limited partner, following in the footsteps of Gloria and Emilio Estefan and, to a lesser degree, Jimmy Buffett. Buffett has not bought a share of the team, but he has agreed to a partnership that involved the renaming of the team's facility to Land Shark Stadium and he also wrote a song for the Dolphins. (DolphinDigest.com)
Singer Marc Anthony joins Dolphins ownership Jul 22, 2009
Dolphins also recently entered partnership with Jimmy Buffett ... He began a partnership in May with Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville enterprise, which includes Land Shark Lager. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Anthony owning 'Fins? Jul 18, 2009
Tropical troubadour Jimmy Buffett, also from Palm Beach, was the first to link his business interests to the team s. In May, the stadium was renamed after Buffetts Land Shark beer and he wrote a song glorifying the AFC East s new juggernaut. But Buffett has yet to take Ross bait when it comes to plunking down his own cash. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins' skies are sunny just 1 year after '07 'embarrassment' Jul 15, 2009
" Meanwhile, the team makeover in other areas is progressing. For one thing, coral-reefer singer Jimmy Buffett worked out a deal to have the home stadium called Land Shark Stadium in honor of a beer he's promoting. For another thing, singer Gloria Estefan and her husband bought a minority share of the team. All of which brings us back to Shula. Mr. Dolphin. So glum two years ago, he is happily rejuvenated and willing to put the Dolphins' record of success against that of any other team. "I mean,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Landing a big one Jul 14, 2009
It was late last year, with his NFL team in the midst of a surprisingly successful season, and new owner Stephen Ross was humming a tune he just couldn t get out of his head: Fins, a signature song from part-time Florida resident Jimmy Buffett. You ve got fins to the left, fins to the right, and you re the only bait in town. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
JIM DODSON: He's the Original Multi-Tasker Jul 5, 2009
"In my office, golf pros and anyone connected with Jimmy Buffett were considered Palm Beach royalty. They would come see me with an injured wrist and talk their heads off about their radial deviations.". About that same time, during the slower summer months, Chris began venturing out to a local golf course to pick up the game he'd let slumber since his high school days. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Florida's Best Bars Jul 2, 2009
And where else but Florida would you find places like the Flora-Bama, a beach bar known for live music and airborne fish; Square Grouper, named for the bales of marijuana that sometimes float ashore; The Last Resort, a biker bar where serial killer Aileen Wuornos drank her last beer, or a bar in Key West where Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett hung out (though not at the same time). Florida has 23,398 licensed places to sit and drink a beer, wine or a cocktail. (Fox News)
Sony struggling as Walkman hits 30th anniversary Jul 1, 2009
During its beta phase, which begins today and runs through September, 26 chord videos are available for free on the Mac for popular songs from artists including Green Day, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Matchbox 20, White Stripes and more. An expanded selection of videos will be introduced this Fall. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Author unedited Jun 30, 2009
Buffett s new record With his two shows at the Comcast Center, Jimmy Buffett has now played the amphitheater formerly known as Great Woods 51 times. (Yes, that s a record for a single artist). (Boston Globe)
Karaoke takes to the street Jun 27, 2009
Closer to home, Jimmy Buffett was up and at em early after his show at the Comcast Center. The primary Parrothead and three friends had breakfast by the window at the Bristol Lounge yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Wesley United Methodists bid farewell to Hal Green Jun 27, 2009
Dave Burdakin said that Green s sermons have more metaphors than a Jimmy Buffett song. Burdakin paraphrased some of Green s advice, When we re gone, there will be tasty crumbs laying about for those to remember us by. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
King of Pop dead: Mississippians recall stories of music icon Jun 26, 2009
" Putnam recalled that story Thursday after hearing of Jackson's death. "He was one of the brightest young men I ever met in the music industry," said Putnam, who produced Jimmy Buffett and Dan Fogelberg, among others. "At 13 he already understood recording, mixing, performing. That doesn't happen with a kid of lesser intelligence. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Singer Estefan buys minority stake in Dolphins Jun 26, 2009
Singer/songwriter and businessman Jimmy Buffett, owner of Margaritaville Enterprises, signed a deal in May that includes the team's stadium being renamed after his LandShark Lager beer for the 2009 season. "It is all about creating a great game-day experience," said Ross. (ESPN -- Football)
Buffett mixes some politics into his party Jun 25, 2009
ROBERT E. KLEIN FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE/file 2007Jimmy Buffett sings about the recession but says the economy has not hurt ticket sales for his summer tour ... Although known for his escapist tales of the tropics, Jimmy Buffett hasn t shied away from slamming the economic downturn we re in ... JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND. (Boston Globe)
Co-founder's memories of the Georgia Theatre Jun 21, 2009
Well, about three weeks before B.B. was scheduled to play the Theatre, the university announced that they were going to have Jimmy Buffett at the coliseum the same night for free ... The best part, though, was spending that night with Jimmy Buffett, he was a wild and crazy guy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hilton Head by water: A... Jun 21, 2009
The omnipresent music ranges from Jimmy Buffett and Bob Marley by the DJ to jam-friendly local bands. Dancing is optional, but you won't want to be the only one left sitting. (CNN -- Law)
'Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed' Inventor Dies at 92 Jun 20, 2009
Jimmy Buffett honored it in the song "This Hotel Room": "Put in a quarter, turn out the light, Magic Fingers makes ya feel all right.". Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Police to increase presence at Shoreline concert Jun 19, 2009
I saw someone on here talk about all the fights he saw at Shoreline during a Jimmy Buffett concert. Nobody blamed all those violent trouble making parrotheads. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Parrothead time Jun 18, 2009
You have until 7 tonight to learn everything there is to know and more about Jimmy Buffett to be prepared for trivia fun at the Parrothead Party at Dick s Last Resort. If trivia isn t your game, practice downing tropical drinks so you can tell a good Ka Mana Wana Lei-a from a bad one (there s Malibu Banana Rum, peach schnapps, blue caracao, and tropical fruit juices involved). (Boston Globe)
Links to other featured weather-related tunes Jun 17, 2009
by Jimmy Buffett 10/11/06. by James McMurtry 10/4/06. (USA Today -- Weather)
Bonnaroo 2009 Jun 16, 2009
and Metromix has been there capturing the action, including performances by Phish, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Costello, Wilco, Passion Pit, the Zac Brown Band, Animal Collective, the Beastie Boys, Girl Talk, Public Enemy and what may have been the farewell American performance by Nine Inch Nails (pictured). For Metromix's complete Bonnaroo coverage, please visit our site. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Are CDs Going The Way Of The 8-Track? Jun 16, 2009
The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Jimmy Buffett, The Temptations, and the rest still sound fine. Purchasing an album was a pleasure. (CBS News)
Buffett disses 'Fins Jun 6, 2009
Paradise s troubadour and part-time Palm Beacher Jimmy Buffett says he was happy to revise the words to his hit Fins so it could serve as the Miami Dolphins unofficial theme song ... 21 Responses to Jimmy Buffett: Original Fins fight song awful ... Jimmy Buffett is awful. (The Palm Beach Post)
Today's Best Bets Jun 2, 2009
The band plays a mix of funk, Res and rock that has inspired artists like Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Buffett and The Byrds, who have all covered their songs ... The band plays a mix of funk, R&B, blues and rock that has inspired artists like Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Buffett and The Byrds, who have all covered their songs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Toyota Park to Stage Two-Day, $15 MusicFest July 4th Weekend: Starship, Billy Squier, Lita Ford, Warrant, L.A. Guns and More May 30, 2009
In addition to being home to the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer and the Chicago Red Stars women's professional soccer team, Toyota Park is home to leading acts like Jimmy Buffett and Phish and world-class sports such as USA Rugby and pro lacrosse. Visit for a full line-up of events. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Island escapes in America May 29, 2009
Floridas Little Palm Island is like a Jimmy Buffett song come to life, cheeseburgers in paradise and margaritas all day long although Kobe beef and Veuve Clicquot are also on the menu. More from ForbesTraveler. (MSNBC -- Travel)
SIRIUS XM Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders May 28, 2009
SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Buffett, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bob Edwards. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, NBA, NHL, and PGA TOUR, and broadcasts major college sports. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
20 memorable shows in 20 years at Star Lake May 28, 2009
It wasn't always just Jimmy Buffett, Dave Matthews, Steve Miller, Toby Keith and the odd pop or post-grunge band ... " Tommy Lee pimping his booby-cam. Anti-Flag raging on the Warped Tour. The reunions of Fleetwood Mac and the Police. David Bowie opening for Nine Inch Nails. Sinead O'Connor getting booed after an early exit. Our sad farewell to the great Stevie Ray Vaughan. All the great shows by the likes of the Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Phish, the Dave Matthews Band, etc. And we need one... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Critic's picks - pop music May 17, 2009
JIMMY BUFFETT Wastin' away again in Margaritaville. Yep, it's definitely summer in the city, and Buffett gives you two chances to don your best Parrothead gear. (Boston Globe)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
June 25, June 27: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. Tickets: $36-$136. (Boston Globe)
Watch Jake Shimabukuro's fingers fly May 16, 2009
The last time we saw Jake Shimabukuro, he was strumming his 'ukulele alongside Jimmy Buffett in Waikiki, when the king of trop-rock came to town to christen his new restaurant in February. At one point, Buffett took a seat on stage no chair, just the stage and turned the crowd over to his 'ukulele virtuoso companion. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Johnson fits nicely in country May 15, 2009
Opener Jerrod Niemann's jokey chattiness offered a sharp contrast with Johnson, spreading genial good-time vibes mostly through solo-acoustic covers of songs by Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett, Sublime, and others. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Services Pending In Texas For Songwriter Stephen Bruton May 12, 2009
Bruton, who with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years, had songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and others. Services are pending in Fort Worth for Bruton who died Saturday of complications of throat cancer. (KWTX.com, TX)
Deaths in the news: Stephen Bruton May 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Guitarist and songwriter Stephen Bruton, who had played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years and whose songs had been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and others, has died. He was 60. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stephen Bruton, 60, guitarist, songwriter May 11, 2009
Mr. Bruton, who had played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years and whose songs had been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Buffett, and numerous others, died at the Los Angeles home of his friend since childhood, musician-producer T Bone Burnett, with whom he had recently completed work on a film, "Crazy Heart," that Burnett is producing and for which he asked Mr. Bruton to produce the music. "We finished it about two weeks ago," Burnett said Saturday. (Boston Globe)
Dolphins, Jimmy Buffet strike naming deal May 11, 2009
The renaming is the result of a new partnership between Stephen M. Ross, Dolphins owner, and recording artist Jimmy Buffett s Margaritaville Enterprises. Landshark Lager is an brand licensed under Buffett s umbrella Margaritaville brand. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
