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February 1999 Archives February 28 The Boston Herald reports that Jimmy saw Ragtime at the Colonial Theatre last night. Looks like the rumored March show in Toronto isn't going to happen, but how about May? Seems like he wants to come play the Air Canada Centre in May... Thanks to Lyle Wetsch February 27 Jerry Jeff Walker has asked Jimmy to write the foreword for his new autobiography Gypsy Songman. WCBO Reporters has been updated with three new reports, including one from last night's show. February 26 The Boston Globe has an excellent article on Jimmy's new album: A Winter's Tale. As little parrots had been whispering in my ear all week, the reason Peter Mayer cancelled his March 5th show was not to join Jimmy at Margaritaville-Orlando that night but to play there without Jimmy. The official word is the Peter Mayer Band and Club Trini will be performing at Margaritaville, City Walk, Orlando on Friday night March 5 and Saturday night March 6. Times TBA. Thanks to Down East Down West Management While I'm in the business of thanking people, the Parrot Heads of Central Florida have been extremely helpful with news over the past week or so. They have been instrumental in getting information and especially times to me so that I can share it with you. Remember to look them up when you are in the Orlando area! Karl Ott passed this along:
Yes, there you will find the finest medicinal herbs that Marvin Gardens used. Also check out our missionary south of the border at cobo.com! February 25 No different new songs from Beach House On The Moon were played last night in Long Island (setlist available). I'm still looking for a copy/clip of "Math Suks." February 24 It seems the New York Post article really got everyone's feathers ruffled. The way I see it is why waste your time on writing an angry letter? Just shake your head, shrug, think "you don't know what you're missing," and throw on Livin' & Dyin'. It's not worth getting worked up over-there are many more important things to worry about in life than a poorly written diatribe. The compilation album Elmopalooza took home the Grammy for Best Musical Album for Children. Jimmy and Kermie the Frog sing "Caribbean Amphibian" on this video/album. CD Now has an up-to-30% off store-wide sale and free S&H on Grammy-winning titles until March 2. The New York Post rips Buffett in Tequila Hangover. Rumored dates for Virgina Beach, Virgina: June 8, the Nissan Pavilion in Manassas, Virginia: June 10, June 12, and Walnut Creek in Raleigh: June 15. Thanks to Chris and Ken Jenkins February 23 The first of the WCBO Reports is in from this leg of Jimmy's continuous Carnival Tour. The newest New Year's Eve rumor is that Jimmy will be appearing at Universal Amphitheater between $1,200 - $2,000 per seat. Rumor has it that Claudia Cummings, ex-Reeferette, sang "Summertime" on a new CD by Swing Cats, entitled Swing Cats. Thanks to Drew Warren Looks like the rumored Arkansas date fell through. Thanks to Rick Garner Hootie and the Blowfish will be hosting their fifth annual golf tournament in April in Blythewood, South Carolina on April 12(?). Jimmy has been invited, but there has been no confirmation from him yet. All proceeds go to the S. Carolina Junior Golf Association and the National Minority Junior Gold Association. Such golf pros as John Daly and Ernie Els will be there along with REM's Mike Mills, Goo Goo Dolls' Mike Malinin (?????), and others. Thanks to Larry Bergen Alex Leist passed this along:
Radio Margaritaville hints that it will in fact be broadcasting the free March 4th show at Margaritaville-Orlando, and that it's first program once it goes continuous will be Radio Margaritaville--Maui Style. If anyone, ahem, managed to acquire a recording of any new songs from Beach House On The Moon other than "I Will Play For Gumbo" and "Oysters and Pearls" please contact me. Like "Math Suks" for instance! Trippin' Out magazine lists Margaritaville as one of its favorite bars in New Orleans. The setlist from MSG is available. TropicTraders.com has sent out the packages to the winners from last year's WCBO Reporters contest. February 22 Anyone hungry for some Oysters and Pearls? Another rumored date: March 5th at Margaritaville in Orlando... Thanks to Jim Thomas If anyone can help fill in the lyrics, this is what I have so far:
Note: Thibodaux is a town in Louisiana southwest of New Orleans. Thanks to KC Angel for picking this up, somehow! Bill Wharton is "The Sauce Boss." Bill Wharton is featured on the Margaritaville Cafe CD singing, "Let the Big Dog Eat" and "She's Got a Great Big Fanny." His trademark is cooking a huge pot of Gumbo during his performance and serving it up to the crowd at the end of the night. Thanks to Dave and Sharyn Pittman for figuring this one out. How about helping with the lyrics to "Oysters and Pearls?"
Many thanks to the folks on the Buffett Listserv who have been doing a ton of work of these lyrics. Special thanks to Chris Jarrell for doing the bulk of "Oysters and Pearls." The Tennessean has a review of the Nashville show. Thanks to Joey Smith Joe Lombardi sent me this amusing email regarding Jimmy's acquisition of the Citron:
I have a rough Beach House On The Moon page up in the discography. Jimmy said at the Nashville show that people wouldn't know the words to "I Will Play For Gumbo" until the day after on the net... well it is one day later than he expected, but here is the clip from the Nashville show :-) February 21 The Columbus Dispatch has a nice article Followers of Buffett get down and dirty which discusses the local PHiP chapter's charity efforts. Jim Thomas sent in some good pictures from the lottery for the free March 4th show at Universal Sutdios' CityWalk in Orlando, Florida. If anyone happened to tape the show last night please email me. Some dampering on the March 20th Toronto rumor. Apparently the Maple Leafs are scheduled to use the Air Canada Centre that day (night?). I don't know how the logistics would work... Thanks to Lyle Wetsch and the Gardiners I have added American Storyteller, including CD cover, to A1A Archives. The Nashville setlist is available. New songs played were "I Will Play For Gumbo"" and "Oysters and Pearls," a Mac McAnally song. February 20 The New York Times' article Jimmy Buffett, Traveling Salesman of Leisure presents a well-balanced look at Jimmy, albeit no new revelations. Thanks to John Haller More rumors regarding the March 20th show in Toronto: the new Air Canada Centre is to be the venue. Thanks to Derek Knights CRB member Peter Mayer will be on News 12 New Jersey, on the program called Jersey's Talking for a live interview and performance. The show airs on ComCast and CableVision networks throughout the state of NJ from 8-9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23rd. A special second edition of the WCBO News Mailing List was sent out late last night. If you would like to be added to the list, please use the form to your left. February 19 Radio Margaritaville will reportedly broadcast the March 4 shows live as its grand kickoff, and begin full broadcasting at March 1. If Margaritaville really broadcasts the shows live, the CoB, O will be undoubtedly impressed. Thanks to Chris Hester MIX105.1 in Orlando will be sponsoring a contest on Sunday, Feb. 21st at City Walk during the ticket lottery for the March 4th concert. "Show your Parrothead Spirit" participants will be judged for the best costume that exemplifies what being a parrothead is all about. The judging will begin around 9 AM. The winner will be presented with two invitations to Jimmy's private party following the outside concert. All participants must have MIX105.1 displayed somewhere visibly on their costume. (Ed note: Club members from The Parrot Heads of Central Florida will be judging the contest and cannot be bought) Lottery line participants are to enter Universal City Walk sans coolers, chairs, barbecue grills, etc. There is a $6 per car parking fee. The balcony of Margaritaville is being extended for the band performance...and 20,000 people are expected to be in the audience. Thanks to Betsy Brown Rumored tour date: March 20 in Toronto. I have a hard time believing this if Jimmy is to be in Havana on the 21st or shortly thereafter. Margaritaville has given their homepage a face lift. Personally I like the previous style better. But the good news is they posted a clip of "I Will Play For Gumbo" which absolutely rocks! Hello country rock... goodbye steel pans, at least for one minute. The response to the WCBO Mailing List continues to be overwhelming. Over 3000 parrot heads have signed up! If you wish to join, simply fill out the form on the left side of the page. February 18 Congratulations to St. Somewhere and The Landsharks for being booked to play at the March 4 grand opening of Margaritaville at Universal Studios CityWalk. I'd like to welcome the newest advertiser to the CoB,O: The Original Key West Cigar Factory. Thanks to Parke Cochran for the clip of "Stars Fell On Alabama" from the inauguration of Alabama's new governor last month at From The Vault. Rumored tour name: Desert Buffett Storm? Nah... Two new CoB,O Missionaries have been commissioned: The River City Land Sharks and The Buffett Zone. I've added "False Echoes," "Happily Ever After," and "Take Another Road" to the Great Chords Compilation, and a couple more additions to WCBO Reporters. From today's New York Post (page 8) couretsy of tomswid@us.ibm.com:
CD Now has a 30% off sale on imports until February 24th. This is a good chance to complete your Buffett collection with those hard to find import compilations:
The Question of the Week has been updated. From The Vault has been updated with a clip from the December 2, 1998 show in Mobile, Alabama: "Stars Fell On Alabama." Special thanks to Ben Thompson for providing this clip. I've known Sunny Jim for years and have helped out with his web page. If you have the ability please send a check. I've also known Marcy for just as long and she is trustworthy to send your donation to. On a lighter note, look for the debut of A1A Awards in the next couple of days. The CoB,O will accept applications for web sites that are worthy. February 17 Jimmy is an honary committee member for the Rays of Hope, a star-studded event benefiting the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation on March 6 celebrating the grand opening of Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Due to popular demand a new improved Ticket Swap is up and running. Well actually it may still have some bugs but I figure it's worth testing out. Please note that no scalping is allowed. I fixed an error on the poll results below; Chris Rock, not Samuel L. Jackson was voted to play Root Boy. Don't ask what I ask thinking! The Where Is Joe Merchant? Poll is over. The winners are:
Jimmy was mentioned on CBS's God's New Plan when some guy told his lady about taking her to Key West for marlin fishing and referred to Jimmy Buffett and Parrot Heads. Thanks to Des February 16 Margaritaville has more notes from Jimmy on Beach House On The Moon, which appears to be the final title. Jimmy's name is being plastered all over the media for the Havana collaboration in March, ABC news radio to just about every major newspaper. The Parrot Heads of Central Florida passed this along:
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February 15 Jimmy has some more notes from Beach Music On The Moon. The show at the Margaritaville Cafe-Orlando at CityWalk on March 4 will be a free show. The tickets will be given out by the lottery system on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Cafe at 8:00am (?). Way to go Jimmy! Thanks to Debbie According the the Miami Herald, Jimmy is one of about 30 musicians to perform in Havana from March 21-28. February 14 Jimmy's second cousin, Brandon Buffett, is a co-captain on the Ohio state swim championship team. February 13 Jimmy was honored in Fairhope, Alabama at the original Mardi Gras parade Adventures In Margaritaville. His mother was also featured in the parade. Eric Larsen posted this to alt.fan.jimmy-buffett:
[note that Margaritaville Records no longer exists; I assume Eric meant Shrimpboat Sound.] February 12 I came across a cool travel service: TravelNow. They offer airline and hotel reservations and more. Now you can cheaply travel to see Jimmy's shows! CD Now is offering $10 off any order of $19.99 or more. Now's a chance to expand your Buffett discography or venture into new territory. In the March/April '99 issue of Lattitudes & Attitudes magazine, a story on the West Coast of Florida spreads a rumor about one of Jimmy's hideaways, the Cabbage Key Inn. Article gives good info on the area as well and most parrotheads would love the mag. Thanks to John Simpson According to the Feburary issue of ICE magazine, former Margaritaville Records recording artist the Iguanas' album "Sugartown" will be released (through normal distribution chains) on March 23. So it will finally be available through retail record stores more than a year after its release. Thanks to David Dale This was passed along from geraldturk@aol.com:
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February 11 The Where Is Joe Merchant? Cast Poll will end this weekend. Cast your vote now if you haven't already! February 10 "Cheeseburger In Paradise" was part of a gag on former Phoenix Sun Oliver Miller. Rumored Chicago dates: July... Thanks to Brian Pearson February 9 Rumored Philly dates: June 3 and 5. Thanks to Mark DeVoe Dave Pittman pointed out the return of Marvin Gardens:
However, we can only wonder if it really is Marvin. The song might be fitting... but let's see if Marvin shows up on the new album. February 8 Radio Margaritaville has been updated with Jimmy's first programming After ripping on Jimmy for a few minutes for selling more 'trinkets' than Jackie the Joke Man, Howard announced that he will be giving away tickets to the show at Madison Square Garden on tomorrow's show. Thanks to Pete Kulp Jimmy is not currently scheduled to play at JazzFest in New Orleans... Thanks to Heidi Rhea Rick Lake passed this along:
February 7 Jim Thomas has been kind enough to contribute pictures from the new Margaritaville Cafe at Universal Studios' CityWalk in Orlando, Florida. February 6 Jimmy is mentioned in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer's interesting column First Lady Bob Dole. Former San Diego Padres player and current coach Tim Flannery used to front a Buffett tribute band. Reports from Margaritaville-Orlando posted to the Listerv include those from Tom and Zach Thompson, and Jim Thomas sent this directly to WCBO:
February 4 Another tour date starting rumor: June 2 in Philadelphia. ClixSounds has a Caribbean soundset for AOL 4.0 users. Tom Rogers transcribed Jimmy's words from last month's inauguration of Alabama governor Siegleman:
Margaritaville-Universal Studios in Orlando has its soft opening today. February 3 Rumor has it that Fingers is very excited and proud of the new album. The reason they are using a few different producers is the band wants to leave in the "greasy" sound of the early albums and not the overproduced L.A. crap that has come out in the last few years. The tour is starting the first week of June in Charlotte this year with rehearsals starting in mid-May in Charleston again. Thanks to Bob Douillard Wonder what else Jimmy has been up to? JB is busy working on some writing for the upcoming filming of the motion picture Where is Joe Merchant? No word on what he's doing exactly other than working on the script... It apparently is taking up a lot of his free time prior to hitting the road again and after the completion of the Beach House on the Moon recording sessions completed. You can order a"Cosmic Muffin" tee shirt from the real life inspiration for Desdemona's rocket ship in the novel, and while you're at it, visit the Cosmic Muffin's home page. Check all this out at Palm Beach Traders From Drew Warren:
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The track listing for American Storyteller (release date pushed back to 2/9) Thanks to Chris Kraynak:
February 1 Mark Freidman posted this gossip session with Jim Mayer to the Listserv:
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