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January 2002

Jan 31

Yesterday on ESPN radio, Dan Patrick asked Archie Manning if he had seen any of the acts ( Nine Inch Nails, Sting, etc.) who would be performing around the Super Bowl. He said he had not seen or heard of most of them and, except for Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys, he was not much of a concert goer. Thanks to David Freeman

In the Jan/Feb issue of Islands Magazine, there is an article on Turks and Caicos Islands that also mentions Jimmy, his Dad, and Grandfather. They write about when Jimmy's grandfather used to sail there on the Chicamauga to get salt to bring back to New Orleans and also said that Jimmy's father had some of his best memories there when he was a child playing with the native kids. The mention is under the "Salt Cay" section. Thanks to Daren Sarver

Jan 30

The Virginia House of Delegates voted 60-39 authorizing a special license plate for Parrothead Club members. Read more about it in American, Jimmy Buffett car tags cruise. Thanks to Drew Warren and Geoff Howard

"Fingers" will be appearing at the Eastern Shore of Virginia Blue Crab Music Festival on July 27th, 2002. Some other appearances will be announced soon. Also, the album on which "Fingers" appears with the Crudup Brothers, Franktown Blues, has been nominated for a W.C. Handy Blues Award for Best New Artist Debut. Thanks to Bo Baber

Jan 29

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column, Nonsense & Sensibility.

Margaritaville Orlando will be opening its "Porch of Indecision" on February 19, with a performance by Club Trini as part of the festivities. There will also be a "tailgate" party before the concert on February 20. Margaritaville Orlando will be providing "first come-first serve bus service to and from the arena."

Jan 28

From an anonymous source: Looks like there will be an Atlanta show. Apparently, Buffett has reserved Turner field for April 13. However, no contract has been signed. If it isn't signed by the end of this week, the show will probably take place in August.

An anecdote about Jimmy begins a profile of a local Nashville contractor in Designing a model for success.

At Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Pittsburgh, during the 2nd quarter Steeler's challenge time-out, the stadium played "Volcano" while the referee looked at the replay. Thanks to jeffmon

Jan 25

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column on the bulletin board, Same Occupations, Same Obligations.

An anonymous source tells us that Jimmy and the band are doing a corporate show in Nassau around February 4.

RollingStone.com has a short blurb about Jimmy and his new album in Buffett Visits the "Far Side".

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

The Florida Lottery is using "Boat Drinks" as background music in their latest ad campaign. Thanks to Dennis

Registration is still OPEN for the 7th Annual New England Parrothead Covention "Stars On The Water" to be held in Springfield, Massachusetts, March 8-10, 2002. All net proceeds will benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western & Central Massachusetts. Scheduled guests include The Land Sharks, Sunny Jim, and the Peter Mayer Group. To raise money for the convention, the Western Mass PHC is hosting an eBay auction for a hand-painted Parrot guitar. The eBay item numberis 1506415819.

Jan 20

Looks like the response on Fingers' website is VERY old news. Sorry 'bout that! Our source tells us that Fingers wants to come back and is working hard to do so.

Jan 18

According to "Fingers'" website, the rumors of his attending an "open call" for the Coral Reefer Band are just that. Read his response to the rumor here. Thanks to Charles Mobraten

Jan 14

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column on the bulletin board, Thirty-Four Years Ago.

An anonymous source tells us rumors are rampant that Fingers Taylor is in negotiations to rejoin the band.

Amy Lee's web site was redesigned and launched 1/4/02. It has the same address,but a whole new look. It has tons of new pictures and Amy Lee's handmade tie-dyed T-shirts, baseball caps, and her CD for sale.

Beware of ticket scalpers on ebay. We've been told that some are overcharging for the Florida tickets and are not being completely forthright in their advertising. Read the small print and look at the seating chart before you bid. Thanks to Jay Mazieka

Jan 8

The Virtual Parrot Head Club is currently conducting auctions on ebay to support the American Red Cross and their relief efforts. The following items are up for auction: Corona Talking Bottle Opener, Corona Salt and Pepper Shakers, MOTM 2000 XL T-Shirt, Margaritaville Tequila Large T-Shirt, Manatee Museum T-Shirt, Banana Wind 1996 XL Tour T-Shirt, Carnival 1998 XL Tour T-Shirt, Beach House on the Moon 1999 XXXL Tour T-Shirt, Ladies Hawaiian Shirt, Club Trini Signed XXL T-Shirt, VPHC T-Shirt and Lanyard, Jabber the Parrot Beanie Baby, Jimmy Buffett Celebrity Bear #37, Margaritaville Party Kit, and Margaritaville Beach Ball.

Jan 7

From an anonymous source: Jimmy's new album is set to be released on March 19.

Scott Ostler of SFGate wonders if the Oakland Raiders' kicker pulled a Jimmy Buffett. Find out what he means in They're a struggle to figure out.

Jan 4

This weekend's Entertainment Calendar has been posted.

Thomas Ponton has posted his latest column to the bulletin board, Quietly Making Noise? And, since we blew it, here's the link to last week's column, Only Time Will Tell.

On the Today show yesterday, Matt Lauer interviewed Carl Hiassan about his new book, Basket Case. One of the characters is a has-been rock star named Jimmy Stoma. The band he fronted was called The Slut Puppies. Lauer questions the similiarities between the book character and Jimmy Buffett (and Jimmy's Band, the Coral Reefers). Haaisen immediately states there is no likeness; but to be safe he did get Jimmy to check over the book for accuracies about the music business, etc. and also got Jimmy's help with some song lyrics used in the book. Warren Zevon also wrote a song that is in the publication. Thanks to Andy and Kelli Cronin

The Today Show Greenroom Guest book is up for auction on eBay. Item number is 1403668600. They didn't mention him on air, but when they ran the animated "fanning" through the pages, there was an unmistakeable "J. Buffett" right in the middle of one of the pages. There's a link from the eBay ad to an index of those who signed--Jimmy's listed on July 16. Proceeds go to America's Second Harvest. Thanks to Andy

City commissioners voted 4-1 to approve plans for Buffett's Krispy Kreme in Boynton Beach.

Jan 3

On page 18 of the January 2002 Southwest Airlines magazine Spirit, there is an article comparing Southern California to South Florida. Jimmy gets the nod over the Beach Boys in the category of "Entrenched Musical Icon". Thanks to Rich and Deb Peterson

Jan 2

On the December 26th episode of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Kilborn was doing a segment on unsuccessful people with Christmas birthdays. He ended by saying that Jimmy was the only exception to this Christmas birthday theory of his, stating "You go Jimmy." Thanks to Captain T. J.