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Jimmy Catches a Big Fish

August 23rd, 2013


On Wednesday, in between Jones Beach shows, Jimmy took to the waters off Nantucket for some fishing. Check out his catch!

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“Look what ran into my line this morning!” he tells USA TODAY through his rep.

More: Jimmy Buffett talks about his new album

The singer/songwriter/surfer, 66, caught a very large tuna in the ocean waters off Nantucket while enjoying a day off between Jones Beach concerts in the New York area. It weighed in at 350 pounds and was 74 inches long.

That’s one big fish, Jimmy!

And no, his publicist assures USA TODAY, it’s not a stunt for his upcoming Broadway musical, Big Fish. But it sure could be.

In fact, Jimmy’s rep tells USA TODAY that he was surprised by the catch, which took him about an hour to reel in.

(hat tip Dean and Ann)


Tagged in Personal/Family

Lulu Not Running for Congress… Ever

June 1st, 2013


In a post on her Facebook page, Jimmy’s sister Lucy, owner of Lulu’s at Homeport, swatted down any rumors about running for Congress:

Hi Folks – Seems like there are lots of funny rumors out there about me running for office. This is my official statement: I’m a restaurateur not a politician. I have no intention of running for any political office – EVER! Besides, as an 80’s wild child, I’d never survive the vetting process – LOL!

It was reported last week that Democrats were hoping to lure Lucy to run for the vacant seat in coastal Alabama.


Tagged in Personal/Family, Politics

Democrats Trying to Lure Lulu for Congress

May 29th, 2013


Democrats in Alabama are hoping to lure Jimmy Buffett’s sister Lucy (Lulu) in to running for Congress in coastal Alabama.

Citing a Democratic party source, the Mobile Press-Register reported that Gulf Shores, Ala. restaurant owner Lucy “LuLu” Buffett is being mentioned as possible Democrat to run in the heavily-Republican district.

The Buffetts are from Mobile. Lucy Buffett is well-known in the area for her eponymous beach restaurant, LuLu’s. She was a 2012 delegate to the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina.

Asked by The Daily Caller on Monday through Twitter if she’s planning to run, Buffett responded: “Haha. Not today. But the thought makes me smile!”

Alabama’s first congressional district seat is about to open up with Republican Rep. Jo Bonner announcing last week he is resigning this summer to take a new job with the University of Alabama system

Read the full story here.


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Savannah Buffett Interviews Her Dad at Jazz Fest

May 5th, 2013


Savannah Jane Buffett was at Jazz Fest this weekend, interviewing acts for AXS TV and on Sunday she talked with her dad, Jimmy!

JB starts out the interview saying to Savannah “you’ve got a job! This is so great!” The two then talked about how they’ve been coming to Jazz Fest for years and it’s really become a family affair. They also reminisced about Ed Bradley and how much he loved coming there.

Jimmy also said he’s on his way south to Rio and New Orleans was on the way from Dallas.

Watch the interview below:


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Buffett in Chicago for ‘Big Fish’ Musical

April 23rd, 2013


The Chicago Tribute reports that Jimmy Buffett was in Chicago on Tuesday night taking in the 7:30 showing of the musical “Big Fish.”

One of the producers of the musical “Big Fish” is none other than Mr. Fins himself, singer Jimmy Buffett. And he’s catching the show tonight (Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.) at the Oriental Theatre in the Loop, where it’s having its pre-Broadway premiere production.

Buffet will be sitting in the audience with fellow producer Frank Marshall, the Hollywood producer, according to a show representative, and then head backstage after the curtain.

The “Big Fish” pre-Broadway engagement continues in Chicago through May 5th.


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