Have you had a chance to get your hands on the new Jimmy Buffett Encores album? If you haven't yet, I highly suggest it. The new live acoustic album will be comprised of the intimate final encore songs from concerts, many solo, and some with band members or special guests during the 2008 & 2009 tours. "Encores" boasts 22 tracks and was recorded in different cities in the US as well as … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Bound! Ft. Lauderdale
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 27, 2010
Today is finally here. It's the day my crew and I load up the car and head across alligator alley to Ft. Lauderdale to watch Mr. Escapism himself, Jimmy Buffett. My margarita laced body is gushing with excitement. Buffett shows are legendary because of fans. We know how to throw one hell of a party. The parking lot experience is reason enough to go to one of these shows. You'll see things … [Read more...]
Buffett and Chesney, Telling Stories About Our Dreams
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 22, 2010
"Come Monday" this "Jolly Mon" will be sitting in an "Old Blue Chair" "On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful" or in that "One Particular Harbor" enjoying a "Beer in Mexico" or a "Cheeseburger in Paradise", just trying to enjoy my "Floridays". Catchy right? Eh, maybe not. Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney tap into a part of our psyche that yearns to break free from societies handcuffs and pushes us … [Read more...]
Mother Mother Ocean, I Have Heard You Call – Pure Buffett
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 18, 2010
Jimmy Buffett just released his first concert dates for the 2010 tour and I was lucky enough to snag a few for his Ft. Lauderdale show on Feb. 27th. Fins Up! Going to a Buffett show is a pilgrimage for me and my friends and we go like to go in style...4 foot shark fin on top of the truck, special rum punch, blow-up swimming pools. Believe it or not, that's actually tame for a Buffett … [Read more...]
The Boat Drunks – A Pirate on the Caribbean
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 28, 2009
How can you not like a band with a name like "The Boat Drunks". This band caught my curiosity while listening to Radio Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett's internet radio station. If you haven't listened to Radio Margaritaville, give it a try. It's a great station to listen to at work or on the patio as you sip on some cold adult beverages. The Boat Drunks are a group of guys who cover a lot of … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett’s “Surfing in a Hurricane” from Buffet Hotel
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 7, 2009
The sultan of escapism, Mr. Jimmy Buffett is releasing his new album tomorrow, "Buffet Hotel". I can't wait to have it assault my eardrums over and over again. Below are the lyrics to "Surfing in a Hurricane". I wanted to do a post on this song first because I have went through my fare share of these named storms here on the southwest coast of Florida and he's right...the only time to catch … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett on the Today Show
by RUMSHOPRYAN on November 27, 2009
Just wanted to share a video of a cold Jimmy Buffett. He was in New York for his final show of the 2009 Summerzcool Tour and promote his new album, "Buffet Hotel". Yes that is spelled correctly too. It likes he can't wait to get out of the cold north and hit the shores of Key West or another 80 degree destination. Mailboat Records has audio samples from Jimmy Buffett’s upcoming … [Read more...]
