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

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.

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.