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Comprehensive Guide to Attending a Buffett Concert

April 13th, 2006


The East Valley Tribune has a comprehensive guide to attending a Jimmy Buffett concert:

They sound like something out of a Roger Corman horror flick from the ’50s. They are known as “Heads,” those ardent fans of bands like the Grateful Dead (Deadheads), Phish (Phishheads) and Dave Matthews Band (Daveheads).

Locally, we have the Peaceheads, fans of Tempe’s Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers.

But while what you need to fit in with Deadheads (tie-dyed shirt, funky brownies), Daveheads (shorts, T-shirt) or Peaceheads (straw cowboy hat, petroglyph medallion) is pretty simple, fitting in with the Parrotheads, those wacky Jimmy Buffett “PHanatics,” requires a lot more to blend in with the “PHlock.”

Here is Get Out’s guide for everything you need to hit Jimmy Buffett’s show Tuesday.

Read on here.


Tagged in Concerts, Parrotheads

“Hoot” Simulcast Included Buffett Performance

April 13th, 2006


An advanced screening for the movie “Hoot” was held Thursday night in Irvine, California at the Edwards Orange County Spectrum Theatre.

The event was simulcast live to theaters across the country. Those who were in attendance were treated to a Q&A session with Buffett, Carl Hiasson, Will Shriner and select cast members. Buffett then performed with Mac McAnally and Ralph MacDonald. They played “Good Guys Win,” “Volcano,” and “Margaritaville.”

“Hoot” will be released to theaters on May 5th.


Tagged in Business Empire, Concerts

The 3rd Annual Key West Phest

April 12th, 2006


The 3rd annual Key West Phest will be held in Erie, Pa on July 21st and 22nd. Confirmed so far for Friday are Sunny Jim White, Key West Express and the Peter Mayer Group. Saturday will include Uncle Jim Mayer, Key West Express and Club Trini. After the shock of Buffett ticket prices this year, we are keeping our cost the same as last year, absolutely FREE. Plenty of food, spirits, and fun for the entire family with the expanded Parakeet Island area.

Presented by the Presque Isle Parrot Head Club Inc.

Get more information at their website.


Tagged in Parrotheads

Indy Cheeseburger In Paradise Damaged by Fire

April 12th, 2006


From the IndyChannel:

Fire broke out Wednesday morning at the Jimmy Buffett-owned Cheeseburger In Paradise restaurant on Indianapolis’ south side.

The blaze began just after 8 a.m. Fire officials said the flames began in an ice machine and spread to part of the bar.

Fire officials said employees in the restaurant were quick to respond to the fire. It caused minimal damage and there were no injuries. Restaurant managers said employees were busy cleaning up the restaurant, hoping to reopen Wednesday afternoon.

Jimmy Buffett was at the restaurant for its grand opening in Aug. 2002. It was the first restaurant in a growing national chain.


Tagged in Business Empire

Buffett 3rd Most Requested Event of 1Q ’06

April 11th, 2006


Jimmy Buffett was the third most requested event for the 1st quarter of 2006 on the Ticketmaster Chart.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “Soul2Soul II” tour came in first and Billy Joel came in second.

View the entire chart here.


Tagged in In The News, Tickets