Jimmy Buffett took the stage Tuesday night for Katrina relief at the “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy” concert from Madison Square Garden in NYC. Here’s the set list –

1. Fortune Teller (Namoi Neville cover)
2. Piece of Work
3. Pascougla Run
4. Heart of Gold (Neil Young Cover, w/Dave Matthews)
5. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
6. Son of a Son of a Sailor
7. Come Monday
8. Scarlet Begonias
9. Fins
10. Margaritaville
11. Sea Cruise (w/Paul Simon)

From Margaritaville.com:

The recent devistation caused by Hurricane Katrina has obviously deeply affected all of us at Margaritaville. Not only are Jimmy’s roots deeply tied to the Gulf coast, but our own Margaritaville family was personally impacted – the countless employees from our cafe and store in New Orleans as well as all of the fine folks who reguarly patronized us, brought us our supplies, delivered our merchandise, and sweeped our streets. We feel priviledged to be a part of such a wonderful community.

To that end, we’re announcing our “Fins Up For Charity” program. It’s a chance for Parrotheads to help us make a difference and, at the same time, show their Parrothead pride.

By purchasing one of our “Fins Up” bracelets, all proceeds from the sale will go directly to charity. That money will be used to help fulfill the continuing needs of the people of the Gulf Coast during this difficult time.

What “charity” will my money go to?
At this point, The American Red Cross, because we believe that they’re the best suited to assist in the current crisis. But we see the “Fins Up For Charity” program as a long term solution, and depending on the needs and the time, down the road we may donate to a different charity or a variety of charities.

To purchase one or more of the Fins Up bracelets, please click here.

Thank you for helping to make a difference and… fins up!

Tickets go on sale this morning at 9 am PDT for the October 27th Portland, Oregon show at the Rose Garden. Prices are $36.00 – $126.00.

Click here for the Ticketmaster link to buy tickets.

The New York Daily News has an article on Jimmy’s connection to the gulf coast and the effects of Hurricane Katrina: “Storm Stirs Buffett”

“It affected me very deeply,” Buffett said of the disaster. “We had employees missing in New Orleans. I was immersed in the aftermath. I knew I was going to do something.”

Read the entire article here.

The upcoming benefit concert at Madison Square Garden for those affected by Hurricane Katrina, in which Jimmy Buffett will perform, will be available live on pay-per-view television.

Major cable operators will give all proceeds to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts on the Gulf Coast, it was announced Thursday. The telecast, which will be available at a cost of $19.95 to viewers, will begin Tuesday at 7 p.m. (EDT).

Read more about the concert here.