Coral Reefer Band bass player Jim Mayer, who goes by the name Uncle Jim, was “called out” by President Obama today and Jim responded on his blog.

The president said “So just in case some of your friends or neighbors or Uncle Jim is a little stubborn, has been watching Fox News, if he thinks that, somehow I raised taxes, let’s just be clear, we’ve lowered taxes for middle class families…”

Here’s an excerpt from Uncle Jim’s blog:

Today, Uncle Jim Mayer stepped into the middle of an international media firestorm when he heard Obama falsely accuse him of being stubborn and watching Fox News.

Upon hearing the news, Uncle Jim responded: “Dear President Obama, let’s be REALLY clear, I don’t watch Fox News, I’m not stubborn, but I AM Funky as a Diaper!”

Uncle Jim further invited President Obama to join him on stage any time, anywhere he brings his anti-bullying message to children during his internationally acclaimed live shows…to set the record straight – and perhaps even sing a chorus of “IM4U.”

(hat tip Ken)

On Saturday night Jimmy Buffett wrapped up another leg of the Lounging at the Lagoon Tour, playing a show at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Chicago.

View the set lists from this leg:

• 6/23 – Mansfield, MA
• 6/26 – Uncasville, CT
• 6/28 – Pittsburgh, PA
• 6/30 – Chicago, IL

Buffett takes most of the month of July off, not hitting the road again until July 28th in Detroit.

See the full tour schedule and get your tickets now!

The newest Margaritaville may be coming to Atlantic City, according to the Press of Atlantic City:

Steeplechase Pier, once the regular host to an 85-piece orchestra conducted by John Philip Sousa, could soon bear the name of another musician if it’s rebuilt as one of singer Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurants.

Resorts Casino Hotel has applied to the state for an environmental permit to rebuild the pier — destroyed in a 1988 fire — and construct a restaurant, bar and surf shop in its place. According to the casino’s application, the $6 million project would construct a Margaritaville Landshark Bar & Grill in the footprint of the former pier.

Aaron Gomes, executive vice president of operations at Resorts, said earlier this month that the casino has been talking to Buffett of “Margaritaville” fame and other potential developers about the site. It would be premature to talk about specific plans for the property, he said at the time.

Buffett’s involvement, however, would instantly bring some high-profile name recognition to the project if the singer becomes one of the developers — and that notoriety could draw larger crowds, which Resorts speaks to in its 78-page permit application.

Katie Couric has a new show this fall and she hung out with Jimmy at his Mohegan Sun show Tuesday night to film a segment.

Couric says she’ll be doing more with Buffett where they help people make their dreams come true and check items off their bucket list.

Watch below:

After a couple weeks off Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band resume the Lounging at the Lagoon Tour tonight in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

You can listen to the show live from the Comcast Center beginning around 8 pm ET on Radio Margaritaville.

This leg of the tour also sees stops in Uncasville, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. See all the dates and get your tickets now!