Singer/songwriter Mark Knopfler revealed today on his Facebook page that Jimmy Buffett’s new album Songs From St. Somewhere will be released August 20th:
Seven years after Mark appeared on Jimmy Buffett’s album, ‘Take The Weather With You’, the two have come together again for ‘Songs From St. Somewhere’, out August 20.
Mark contributes both his guitar prowess and songwriting skills on the track “Oldest Surfer On The Beach.” Stay tuned for more details as they come.
See all of the info we currently have on the album here.
Last week Jimmy was in Nashville to shoot a music video with Toby Keith for the song “Too Drunk to Karaoke.”
Crowds estimated at more than 75,000 took to the newly named LandShark Beach at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, Saturday, for a free concert that included a surprise 90-minute performance by Jimmy Buffett. The iconic beach musician was in his element, wowing fans with hits including “Margaritaville” and “Come Monday” while kicking-off a summer-long series of live entertainment at the hotel. The free beach concert included performances by Andy Grammer, Mac McAnally and Wilson Phillips.
Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City’s very first casino back in 1978, has been reinvigorated with a total of $70 million in renovations, including the $35-million Margaritaville complex, which has infused the hotel with a fun, beach vibe much in evidence on Saturday. The Margaritaville complex encompasses a Margaritaville Café, LandShark Bar & Grill, Margaritaville-themed casino area, Five O’clock Somewhere bar, retail stores, and coffee shop.
Jimmy Buffett was in Nashville on Thursday shooting a music video with Toby Keith, presumably for the song “Too Drunk to Karaoke.” Buffett revealed at one of the spring shows that the song would be on his upcoming album and that it is a duet with Keith.