CoB,O : news : September 2001

   
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September 2001

Sep 30

Atlanta, GA and Detroit, MI tickets go onsale October 6th at 10am.

According to the Neal Travis of the New York Post:

The first full-scale ball since the disaster will be the annual Rita Hayworth Gala, at the Waldorf-Astoria Oct. 9. The surprise guest is Jimmy Buffett, who'll perform some of his very American songs for an audience including Dan and Donna Aykroyd, Anne Hearst, Joe Namath, Marty Richards, Martin and Cornelia Bregman, Sale Johnson, and Kathy and Rick Hilton. Tables are $50,000 a pop, with the proceeds going, as always, to the Alzheimer's Association. But the evening's hostess (and the late Rita's daughter) Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, is also going to write a large check for the relief of the families of WTC victims.

Sep 29

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column Simple Twists of Fate.

Sep 27

This weekend's Entertainment Calendar has been posted.

Sep 26

Minneapolis ticket prices are as follows: $90, floor level; $59.50, first level; $49.50, upper level.Thanks to Jerry Shea

Evan Chesler reports that Marvin Gardens may be working at Home Depot.

The Son of a Son of a Newsletter (Parrot Head Web Ring) has been updated for September 2001.

The Indianapolis Star reports that On chilly night, Buffett offers lukewarm show.

Sep 25

Columbus, OH tickets go onsale October 6th at 10am. Thanks to Eric Evans

Sep 23

The latest addition to From The Vault is "Gentleman of Leisure."

Sep 22

Target Center (Minneapolis) tickets go onsale 10/6, according to the Star Tribune. Thanks to Jerry Shea

Tom Ponton has posted his latest column, Nostra "Frickin" Damus.

Interestingly enough, Amazon.com has pulled its Far Side Of The World page. Perhaps redesigning the artwork has caused the release date to be pushed back... Update: unconfirmed report that JB has pulled the album until 2002...

The Indianapolis Star reports that John Mellencamp attempted to record an album in Key West but threw it out because it sounded like "Jimmy Buffett." Thanks to Andy Russel

Chris Bodnar sent this in: I went out at lunch today and I bought the New Live (Live the Band) album, Live 5. I was listening to Track 6 "Transmit Your Love." The lyrics go like this:

Don't knock if the door to my suite is closed
You should have come to the show
But you didn't, now your wishin that you had
Had to go to Jimmy Buffett with your dad

NewsOK has a good article about CoB,O favorite Todd Snider: Todd Snider happy to be in music business.

Sep 20

Margaritaville has a new page about Artificial Reefs of the Keys.

Sep 18

In support of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund, from now until 1 January 2002, Shark Eye Productions will be donating 10% of it's gross sales (excluding shipping and taxes) to the American Cross Disaster Relief Fund. So, if Parrot Heads are looking to buy party stuff for concert season, parties, the upcoming Christmas season, etc. they can make a contribution to the American Red Cross just by buying those things from them.

It is confirmed that there will be new artwork for Far Side Of The World.

Sep 15

Margaritaville pulled the cover art for Far Side Of The World off its web site yesterday. This has led to discussion whether they are redesigning the artwork in light of September 11's tragedies. You may cast your vote in the new poll to the left and read (and enter) the discussion on the bulletin board.

Just a reminder that old polls are still accessible...

Read what you can do to help in the recent terrorist tragedies.

Sep 14

Tom Jernigan posted the following to the Margaritaville web board: The tickets for the Peconic Montessori Benefit Concert go on sale today. The concert date is October 13, 2001. This is the annual solo concert that Bubba gives to raise money for the school. There is a silent auction held after the concert.

This year's concert is again in Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY. Guild Hall seats 299 people, but at last year's show tickets were sold the night of the show for standing room. Ticket prices are $1000.00 for front row (14 seats) and the 4 aisle seats on the second row. The remaining seats on the second row are $500.00, and I believe the general seating is $250.00, but don't quote me on that because I didn't ask.

East Hampton is an easy 45-minute drive from Long Island's MacArthur airport in Islip, and if you're near a Southwest Airlines city you can get some cheap fares.

After the concert, Roger Bartlett (former Coral Reefer) is performing at a post-concert party at a bar just up the street. Bubba does frequent this place so you never know...

The Montessori School ticket hotline is 631-725-4788. If you get an answering machine, leave your name and phone number, they will call you back.

Sep 13

The Boston Globe has an interesting yet factually inaccurate article For Mellencamp, music is its own reward about musicians (JB is included as an example) refusing to perform new songs before albums are released. "'The guys who worry about that stuff have more money than anybody. I mean, Jimmy Buffett has more money than God,' says Mellencamp."

Sep 12

JB posted a message explaining the postponing of this week's show.

The Indianapolis show has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 25. Thanks to Andy Russell

If you are able, please donate to the Red Cross. They are asking for blood and money donations. They are asking folks to call ahead for donation times as the walk-in wait for blood donation is expected to be 2-3 hours in many areas. The number for the Red Cross is 1-800-448-3543.

Both concerts in Chicago have been postponed, according to Ticketmaster. The rescheduled dates are Thursday, September 27 and Saturday, September 29. Thanks to Dan Wagner

Sep 11

There are no words to express our deepest sympathies to those affected by today's tragedies. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and friends.

The Washington Post reviews the Nissan show in Jimmy Buffett at Nissan. Thanks to James Zavrel

Verizon Wireless Music Center just announced that in wake of this morning's tragedies in New York City and Washington D.C., the Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band concert scheduled for tonight, September 11 at 8pm has been postponed. A rescheduled date will be announced as soon as possible. Thanks to Andy

Sep 10

We have a special edition of From The Vault this week. The title track from the upcoming album Far Side Of The World is available. All we ask is that 1) you are patient and don't kill our ftp server (we limited the logins to save bandwidth) and 2) you either destroy the mp3 file once the CD is released on Oct 23 or you buy the CD. Enough said. Enjoy the preview.

You can help an employee of Margaritaville out: Margaritaville wants you! Please forgive the shameless plug, but Margaritaville in New Orleans needs your help. One of our bartenders is nominated for "Best Bartender" by "Where Y'at" - an on-line entertainment publication in New Orleans. You can help him win by going to www.whereyatnola.com and then click on "VOTE" and scroll down to vote for: J Calabrese - Margaritaville

Sep 9

The Philadelphia Inquirer covers a political, invitation-only JB bash in Who let the Democrats out?

Are you a diver?

You may vote in the new poll to your left...

Sep 8

Tonight's setlist is available.

The Bank of Bad Habits is open once again. Make a deposit or withdrawal...

Mac McAnally will make an appearance on "The Bob and Tom Show" Monday morning. Bob and Tom are a radio show based out of Indianapolis, although they are syndicated across the country. The show runs from 6-10 AM locally, with a live internet feed.

Sep 7

Margaritaville has posted the tracklist to Far Side Of The World:

1. Blue Guitar
2. Mademoiselle Voulez-Vous Danser
3. Autour De Rocher
4. Savannah Fare You Well
5. All The Ways I Want You
6. Last Man Standing
7. What If The Hokey-Pokey Is All It Really Is About
8. Altered Boy
9. USS Zydecoldsmobile
10. Someday I Will
11. Far Side Of The World
12. Tonight I Just Need My Guitar

The GCC has been updated with chords to "That's My Story and I'm Stickin' To It," "Meet Me In Memphis," and "Desperation Samba (Halloween In Tijuana)."

Rick Garner post lyrics to "Far Side of the World" to the Yahoo mailing list. JB played it at last night's show (setlist available but incomplete).

The Courier Post Online has a short rundown of tailgating festivities at last night's concert concluding that For Buffett fans, life's a beach party.

Some parrot heads had a tough trip to the concert last night. Read how these Buffett fans barely slowed by bus blaze.

Sep 5

This weekend's Entertainment Calendar has been updated. We encourage you to go out and support these independent artists.

Margaritaville has a new page on The Mariner's Book of Days.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reviews last night's show in Concert Review: Jimmy Buffett lets the good times roll.

Tom Ponton has posted his last column on the bulletin board, That is All I Really Have to Say. Thanks, Tom, for keeping us all entertained.

Sep 4

SFX has posted ticket info for the Minneapolis concert at Target Center. Tickets go on sale September 29 at 10 AM. Prices are $91.75, $61.25, $51.25, and $30.25.

Tonight's setlist is available.

In today's Courier-Post Online, "A Migration of parrotheads" discusses how many Parrotheads are getting ready for Thursday's show.

As Jimmy was about to start singing "Frank and Lola" at tonight's concert, he said, "This next song is for those that think we're more a show than a concert." He also went on to hint that he might be making an appearance at the Meeting of the Minds. Thanks to Matty

You can see some of Chip Dyer's great photos from the Great Woods Saturday tailgate.

Sep 3

Today's Palm Beach Post reports that Buffett buys Palm Beach pad for pals.

Peter Mayer said at his concert on 9/2 that "Blue Guitar" would be on the new album. Roger Guth wrote the song and recorded it for his CD Scotch. In addition, Peter recorded on the Romeo's Garage CD. You may listen to PM's version or Roger's version.

The polling system is now available. Votes to your left... and being it looks like the new site is getting pummeled, perhaps y'all would like to let us know what is so bad...

The Buffettesque Eateries database is now open again. There may be a few bugs as it has been totally rewritten from scratch. Unfortunately the old database was lost during the server switch last month. You could help us out by contributing your favorite places!

Sep 2

Former CRB member (and CoB,O favorite) Fingers Taylor explains that 'Fingers' Taylor has left Buffett band behind in the Toledo Blade. It's a must read for those who don't quite understand what the Church of Buffett, Orthodox is all about.

Rolling Stone reports that Buffett Readies New Album.

WCBO Reporters are back! Andy Dewing has graciously agreed to help organize the masses. When asked why, this is what he replied. If you'd like to help out (and become famous in the parrothead world) or have questions please drop Andy a line telling him what show you want to be a reporter for.

Last night's setlist is available.

Sep 1

Margaritaville has posted information about Jimmy's new album, Far Side of the World.

How do you explain the Buffett/Parrothead phenomenon? John Clayton of The Union Leader tries in John Clayton At Large: Just what is that Buffett thing? Explaining away in Margaritaville.

Last night on the Weakest Link, they asked the question, "Whose fans are parrotheads?" The contestant gave the correct answer, but did not end up the winner. Thanks to Susan Super

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