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Jimmy Buffett Added to Philippines Benefit Concert Today

December 15th, 2013


According to a few of the media outlets that will broadcast the event, Jimmy Buffett has been added to the Kokua For The Philippines benefit show that is being held today.

The charity concert and telethon benefits the victims of Typhoon Haiyan and airs live from the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki from 12pm – 5pm HST (5pm – 10pm EST) at kokuaforthephilippines.com.

You can donate by calling 1-855-905-6582.

“Kokua for the Philippines,” a Hawaii-based radio, television and Internet benefit concert for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, will be held on Sunday, Dec.15, 2013 from noon to 5 p.m. The event, staged by Clear Channel Media + Entertainment Hawaii and Oceanic Time Warner Cable, will take place at the Great Lawn at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and will be broadcast live on local radio and television stations and via the Internet. Producers from Ohana Broadcast Company, Kapono Inc., and Island Film Group will oversee the production with production services provided by NEP Supershooters. Proceeds from the phone bank and on-site gifts will be donated to the American Red Cross for disaster relief.

“The people of Hawaii are so intertwined with our Pacific neighbors in the Philippines, that stepping up and supporting them during this time of great need is simply the right thing to do,” said Chuck Cotton, Vice President and General Manager of Clear Channel Media + Entertainment/Hawaii. “Some of Hawaii’s top entertainers will be coming together for an afternoon of songs, laughter and inspiration.”


Tagged in Charitable Causes, Special Appearances

WhyHunger Auctions Buffett Items for Charity

December 9th, 2013


WhyHunger, a NYC-based nonprofit that fights hunger and supports sustainable agriculture across the country has just kicked off their annual Hungerthon and there are a few exciting Jimmy Buffett item up for auction.

A fan package that includes:

  • 2 VIP tickets to a 2014 concert
  • Autographed memorabilia
  • Guest DJ spot on Radio Margaritaville

There’s also a surfboard signed by Buffett and pro surfer Tom Curren.

The auctions end on 12/12 so get your bids in now!


Tagged in Charitable Causes, Radio Margaritaville

Buffett Performs at Yacht Restoration School Gala

July 9th, 2013


Jimmy Buffett was in Rhode Island over the weekend to raise money for the International Yacht Restoration School:

The International Yacht Restoration School raised $885,000 at its annual summer gala on July 6, sponsored by Jaguar and Fidelity Investments. The event included a performance by Jimmy Buffett and his band.

Earl and Elizabeth McMillen of McMillen Yachts were co-chairpersons of the event.

The International Yacht Restoration School has facilities in Newport and Bristol and offers educational programs in boat building and restoration, marine systems, and composites technology.


Tagged in Charitable Causes, Special Appearances

Buffett to Play Another Benefit Show in Boston

June 13th, 2013


Two days before he plays the Comcast Center, Jimmy Buffett will play an intimate show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston to benefit The One Fund.

On June 20, surf rocker Jimmy Buffett will perform a special show to benefit The One Fund, which raises money for survivors of the April 15 bombings and the families of those killed in the attack. Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at 8 p.m. June 20, at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, LiveNation announced today.

Tickets are priced at $99 and go on sale Friday, June 14th at Noon ET through TicketMaster.


Tagged in Charitable Causes, Special Appearances

Watch Jimmy and James Taylor at Boston Strong

June 3rd, 2013


Jimmy Buffett performed at a fundraiser for Boston terror victims last week, and you can watch his duet with James Taylor below:


Tagged in Charitable Causes, Special Appearances, TV Appearances, Videos