By Kevin Wilkerson, Music Editor Turn on the tropical tunes, make a boat drink or get wasted away in Margaritaville. Aug. 29 is Jimmy Buffett Day, officially designated by the Florida State Legislature. It is "a day to celebrate the life, music, and philanthropic spirit of Jimmy Buffett" according to the state. It is also a time for fans – Parrotheads is the term – … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett’s ‘University of Bourbon Street’ Video Combines Two Great Things: A Legend And New Orleans
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Music Blogger Wow! Double wow!! Triple wow!!! That was my immediate reaction after watching Jimmy Buffett's just released "University of Bourbon Street" video. I sat watching it with chills going down my spine and immediately watched it again. After pausing, of course, to make myself some boat drinks. "It combines," I said aloud, … [Read more...]
It’s About Time! Florida Naming A1A The Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Entertainment Blogger "Strollin' Down The Avenue Known As A1A" – Jimmy Buffett, Trying To Reason With A Hurricane Season It took his death to make it happen, but apparently the Florida state legistlature is renaming its scenic coastal highway, A1A, after Jimmy Buffett. To be called the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, it goes for some 340 … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: The Girl With the Great Body
Great Looks Don't Guarantee A Knockout Personality As This Beach Girl Shows Someone once asked Jimmy Buffett where he comes up with all those great song titles and lyrics that mark his music. "It's out there," The Man replied. "People are very entertaining. All you have to do is listen, watch and talk to them. It's amazing what you will run into if you just pay … [Read more...]