Jimmy Buffett News

Where else but Florida could a place like Jimbo's exist? It's a Miami bait shack -- emphasis on "shack" -- a few miles from downtown but with an isolated island feel and a diverse mix of customers.

From the music of Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffett to the arts and crafts specialties of dozens of vendors and much, much more, the Borough of Wildwood Crest is going all out to celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence with its annual Fourth of July Freedom Festival.

Jimmy Buffett's 50th concert at the Comcast Center revolved reliably around a theme of sand and surf.

Jimi Hendrix died 38 years ago, but even he might be surprised by how his music continues to influence and be re-interpreted, nearly four decades later.

Lucy Buffett, Gulf Coast restaurant owner, cookbook author and sister to singer Jimmy Buffett, is scheduled to make her second appearance on NBCs "Today" program Friday.

In the middle of a Jimmy Buffett concert, I realized I am not aging gracefully. As I waved my arms in the air screaming, "Fins to the left, fins to the right," a spotlight swept the audience.

Booze and the beach go together like...we had a really good analogy, but forgot it after too many margaritas.

Anna Jaques Hospital has announced that the fourth annual beach party fundraiser, "Buffett on the Beach," will be held Friday, June 19, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Pavilion at Salisbury Beach Reservation.

The rain couldn't stop the '2009 Poker Run Kickoff Block Party' on Bay Street Thursday.

A quick note to Parrot Heads or those who have the odd Parrott Head in his or her life: There is no Jimmy Buffett show scheduled for October at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In a pirate state of mind? Well, consider this a treasure map for those of you who are equally fond of Killer Crab Burgers and "Fruitcakes." On November 17, you can have 'em both: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band are coming to town.

Getting excited for Thursday's Jimmy Buffett concert started when, ironically, I was in the dentist's chair.

Jimmy Buffett sees the big picture. He doesn't let the little things - details that might drive other artists nuts - get in the way of entertaining an audience.

The always cool Jimmy Buffett will brighten up the Bay Area tonight. MARGARITAVILLE: Grab your brightest Tommy Bahama shirt Parrot heads, Jimmy Buffett is coming to town.

Jimmy Buffett is scheduled to perform Thursday, May 14, at Cricket Wireless Pavilion.

COUNTRY music has a new home in Leigh. The Margueriteville Country Music Club is the brainchild of John Liken and Darrell Binding, two country music fans who came up with the idea of a club after a fundraiser they organised last summer proved popular.

Parrotheads will want to dust off their flip-flops and buy a new Hawaiian shirt to take in the return of Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band.

MPs may have temporarily eclipsed bankers as figures of public scorn, but their expense claims are laughably unambitious compared to some of the more extreme perks in the business world.

Janiva Magness wins top honor at Blues Awards 05/08/2009 12:55am `Simpsons' cast, crew unveil show's postal stamps 05/08/2009 4:07am "The Simpsons" now has the U.S. government's stamp of approval.

The Miami Dolphins are renaming their home Landshark Stadium as part of a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett.