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Buffett to Headline Fundraiser for President Obama

September 26th, 2012


Jimmy Buffett is lending his voice once again to the Barack Obama campaign. He’ll headline a fundraiser at a Florida home on October 12th, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Next up at the Lake Mary home of celeb-lawyer and Democratic fundraiser John Morgan: Jimmy Buffett, live and in concert, to raise money for the re-election campaign of President Barack Obama.

Morgan is inviting people to a private, 5 p.m. fundraising party at his Lake Mary mansion on Oct. 12 featuring “A Musical Evening with Jimmy Buffett.”

Price of tickets starts at $500 just for the concert; $1,000 for VIP seating; and $5,000 for a meet-and-greet opportunity with the Florida Keys balladeer, Cheeseburger in Paradise rocker and long-time Democratic supporter.

“Remember, it’s five o’clock somewhere. Come get your margaritas, cheeseburgers and paradise at Morganritaville!!” Morgan states in an invitation cover letter.

Proceeds will be split up between the Obama For America committee, the Democratic National Committee, and state Democratic committees in Florida, Ohio and several other “swing states.”

In 2008, Buffett played to 20,000 people at a campaign rally in Tampa for Obama. In 2009, Buffett was spotted at the White House while in town for his annual northern Virginia show.

Obama also delved into political fundraising in 2010, playing at a private event for Florida gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink.


Tagged in Politics, Special Appearances

Buffett Performs at Comerica Park Tonight

July 28th, 2012


The Motor City will be rocking tonight as Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band bring the Lounging at the Lagoon Tour to Comerica Park in Detroit.

Fans are invited to soak in the full Margaritaville tailgating experience, starting Saturday at 10 a.m., with a FREE downtown beach party for all to enjoy. “Lounging At The Lagoon Tour Party”, located on the grounds surrounding Comerica Park, will feature a LandShark Lounge, margarita tasting, hula hooping, a variety of midway games, live entertainment and much, much more.

As for the show itself, Lionel Richie kicks things off with a set at 7:30. Buffett will take the stage shortly after.

You can listen to the show live on Radio Margaritaville on the web or Sirius XM.

Buffett stays in the Midwest this week with shows in Indianapolis and Cincinnati and then heads east on Saturday to rock Atlantic City. See the full tour schedule and get your tickets now!


Tagged in Special Appearances, Touring

Watch Jimmy, Live From Dressing Room

July 27th, 2012


Join Jimmy in a virtual hang out in his dressing room at Comerica Park for some stories and even a few tunes! Only those with tickets will be able to watch, and top tippers during the broadcast will get amazing gifts including autographed Frozen Concoction Makers or a personal phone call from Jimmy himself!

All proceeds will be going to charity.

Tune in to StageIt.com tonight at 6:30pm ET!

Get the details and reserve your spot here.

Jimmy helped demo Stageit at the South By Southwest festival in 2011.


Tagged in Special Appearances, Videos

Buffett Performs in Austin Tonight

May 30th, 2012


Jimmy Buffett will play his first Lounging at the Lagoon Tour show tonight at Austin City Limits Live in Austin, Texas.

The show will be broadcast live on Radio Margaritaville, beginning at 8:00 pm.

ACL Live has a slew of activities planned throughout the day:

ACL Live welcomes Jimmy Buffett and The Lounging at the Lagoon Tour with an afternoon of loungin’ at Lagoon 21 before the show. Parrotheads are welcome to join in the celebration with specialty food and cocktails at TRACE, cocktails on the porch of ACL Live and live music from Nakia for The Wine Down on the terrace.

TRACE kicks off the afternoon at 2:00 pm with their own take on Margaritaville, specialty cocktails including a Fresh Lime Margarita, Mai Tai, Boat Drink and the Painkiller will be available all afternoon and through the evening. Special dishes for the celebration include shrimp cocktail-Creole remoulade, oysters on the half shell- and a cuban sandwich. The Loungin’ At Lagoon 21 festivities continue upstairs on the terrace of ACL Live with cocktail specials and a beer bar.

The final Wine Down of the season kicks off at 5 pm with Austin favorite Nakia. Enjoy small bites by La Condesa as well as happy hour priced wines from The Dreaming Tree.

Wednesday, May 30 Loungin’ At Lagoon 21

2:00 pm TRACE offering specialty cocktails and bites
3:00 pm ACL Live Front Porch offering margaritas and a beer bar (After 5 pm must be Jimmy Buffett concert ticketholder)
5:00 pm The Wine Down on Wednesday with Nakia

Loungin’ at Lagoon 21 is open to everyone on May 30, 2012 starting at 2 pm and leading into Buffett’s concert. For more information, please visit www.acl-live.com.

Buffett’s first appearance on ACL was in 1983. Check out videos from that performance in our Video Gallery.


Tagged in Radio Margaritaville, Special Appearances, Tour Dates

Buffett Christens New Casino with Outdoor Show

May 22nd, 2012


The Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant in Biloxi is now open!

Jimmy Buffett christened his first stand-alone casino this afternoon with a special outdoor show that was broadcast live on Radio Margaritaville.

Here’s a look at the set list (hat tip Justin):

  1. Stars on the Water
  2. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
  3. License to Chill
  4. Pencil Thin Mustache
  5. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
  6. Son of a Son of a Sailor
  7. The Pascagoula Run
  8. Bama Breeze
  9. Volcano
  10. Come Monday
  11. Margaritaville
  12. Encore:

  13. Fins

Check out a couple of interviews that Buffett gave today:

Huffington Post – Jimmy Buffett Talks About New Biloxi Margaritaville And His Hopes For The Gulf Coast
NOLA.com – Jimmy Buffett expands his Margaritaville brand to Biloxi casino


Tagged in Business Empire, Casinos, Special Appearances