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December 2001

Dec 27

According to the Palm Beach Post, Jimmy will be performing a benefit concert on April 3, 2002, for his son's school, the Academy of the Palm Beaches. Tickets will set you back $1000. The article that provided this information has a few inaccuracies in it as well. Thanks to Lisa

Sports Illustrated refers to Jimmy's ejection from the Miami Heat game in an article of outrageous sports stories of the year. The headline is "Warm Summer Breezes and French Freakin' Cheeses", under a picture of a fan dressed as a parrot, holding a sign that reads "Free Jimmy". Thanks to Al

Gene Simmons misquotes the song "Manana" in his autobiography, KISS and Make-up, while writing about closet KISS fans on page 125. Thanks to Raleigh

Based on ticket sales, Jimmy's tour ranked number 13, bringing in $26.9 million.

Dec 19

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column on the bulletin board, Mele Kalikimaka.

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

Dec 15

Margaritaville has confirmed the Florida tour dates, with the addition of Tallahassee on February 14th.

Radio Margaritaville gets a mention in the L.A. Times article Web Radio Not Making Waves.

Dec 14

An ad in today's South Florida Sun Sentinel has Jimmy appearing at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, FL (Fort Lauderdale area) on Saturday, February 16, 2002. Tickets go on sale Saturday, January 12, 2002. Thanks to Tony Galoppe

The Calendar Section of today's Orlando Sentinel is advertising Jimmy's February 20th concert in Orlando. Tickets also go on sale January 12, 2002. Thanks to Randolph Browne and Dan Colachicco

Foster's Online Showcase Magazine has an interesting interview with Peter Mayer in Peter Mayer sings of Stars and Promises.

Dec 13

In today's St. Petersburg Times Weekend section, there is an advertisement for Jimmy Buffett at the Ice Palace in Tampa on February 18, 2002. Tickets go on sale January 12th. Thanks to Bobby

Dec 12

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column, It Became Unclear at Christmas Midnight (Christmas in Margaritaville).

Dec 10

The Times Daily of Northwest Alabama has a nice profile of Mac McAnally in McAnally to perform hometown concert.

Radio Margaritaville, in conjunction with Little Flock Music, will be broadcasting live from St Louis' historic Sheldon Theatre, Peter Mayer's "Stars & Promises" Christmas show. The December 13th show features the Peter Mayer Group and special guests Mark Holland on Native American flute and Ron Vince on violin. The show will held at 7:00 pm CST (8:00 pm).

Dec 4

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column, Ho, Ho, Ho & A Bottle of Humbug.

Sunday night, Jack Nicholson was one of five performers awarded the Kennedy Center Honors for a lifetime of contributions to arts and culture. Jimmy Buffett, who led the toast to Nicholson, described his good friend's passions outside of work, noting that Nicholson is the best deejay for a party. In describing Nicholson's achievements, Buffett said with a grin, "But of course, there are the women. Most great women of our time have been passionate one way or another about Jack Nicholson." It will be broadcast later this month on CBS. Jane Buffett also attended the event with Jimmy. Thanks to Drew Warren and Kent Chaplin

During Sunday's telecast of the Pittsburg Steelers vs. The Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburg challenged a play and during the review process Jimmy's "Volcano" was played in the stadium. Thanks to Chuck Houston and Jeff Hage

Dec 1

Radio Margaritaville will be broadcasting The Peter Mayer Group live from the Atlanta Fox Theatre's Egyptian Ballroom on Sunday, December 2, 2001. The broadcast will feature Peter and the band, along with James "Sunny Jim" White and Hugo Duarte who will be performing at the Atlanta Parrothead Club's Christmas Charity event to benefit, "My House." In addition, RM's Steve Huntington will be recording an interview with Peter which will be broadcast at a later date.