The landmark Katrina benefit concert DVD “From The Big Apple To The Big Easy” comes out on DVD today. Pick it up at your local store or buy it now through Amazon.com.

On September 20th, 2005, Madison Square Garden hosted FROM THE BIG APPLE TO THE BIG EASY, New York City’s Concert for the Gulf Coast, to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. The live concert featuered New Orleans musical legends joined onstage with many of music’s biggest names.

Check out the full track listing here, including the several songs that Buffett performed at the concert.

100% of net proceeds from the sale of this DVD will continue to raise money and awareness for those victims.

A seaplane flight with Jimmy was auctioned off on Wednesday night for charity, according to the Wall Street Journal article “New York Glitz — to Help Schools.”

It’s known as the Hedge Fund Prom. Beyonce sang, Jay-Z rapped, and Jon Stewart cracked jokes.

Read the entire article here.

Jimmy attended a fundraiser on Thursday night for the Everglades Foundation. The Palm Beach Post has an article on it and a photo of Jimmy with Carl Hiaasen, author of “Hoot,” and Pat Riley, Miami Heat head coach.

Donald Trump, Jimmy Buffett and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley were in attendance, but one of the biggest cheers of the evening went to a proposed bridge near Everglades National Park.

The Everglades Foundation was out to drum up nearly $2 million at Thursday’s fund-raiser, held in the same grand ballroom where Trump celebrated his wedding reception a year ago. This week’s gala also was a coming-out party for the formerly low-profile not-for-profit, which aims to take a prominent role in steering the $10.5 billion Everglades restoration.

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SAM’S CLUB strives to bring you things that are truly special. SAM’S CLUB Members will have a unique opportunity to meet Margaritaville’s favorite son, Jimmy Buffett, backstage in Las Vegas. Fun-loving fans and Parrotheads everywhere will want to experience this incredible adventure with their idol at his Las Vegas concert. At the same time, you will also be helping the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as Jimmy will contribute the net proceeds from the Package to this very worthy organization.

The once-in-a-lifetime Jimmy Buffett Las Vegas Concert Package will include first class airfare for eight to the ultimate fantasy city, Las Vegas, Nevada. The group will stay two nights in a first class hotel, and be chauffeured to dinner at the Las Vegas Margaritaville Cafe. After dinner, Nevada turns tropical. While fans get ready for an unforgettable show, you and your guests will be preparing for a much more special evening… as you’ll have VIP passes to go backstage and spend some time with Jimmy.

Your amazing journey is still not over. Upon returning home, you will receive a performance guitar signed by Buffett and an exclusive Margaritaville gift basket which includes two Margaritaville Adirondack Chairs, a Golf Bag, a Margaritaville Bar Mirror, Tavern Sign and other Parrothead treasures.

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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)