Buffett brings laid back Key West culture back to Jax

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers play Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena tonight.
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers play Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena tonight.
Photo credit: 
facebook.com/jimmybuffett


Mississippi-born and Southern bred, one of Key West's favorite residents hits the First Coast today.


Jimmy Buffett performs his slew of feel-good songs at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena as he prepares to wrap up his "Summerzcool Tour".


Known for writing and performing music dedicated to enjoying the company of friends, good food, and alcoholic beverages, Buffett concert attendees can expect to hear classics like Cheeseburger in Paradise and Margaritaville.  Die-hard Buffett fans or "Parrotheads", virtually know his show's lineup by heart.


After more than thirty years of recording and touring, Buffett is now one of the world's best-selling artists, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.  RIAA statistics show that Buffett has three multi-platinum albums to his credit, with Songs You Know By Heart going 7x Platinum. 


With his signature laid back, Gulf Western sound, the Country Music Award-winning entertainer is actually quite the businessman.  Buffett's entrepreneurial ventures include several items based upon his signature tequila-laced beverage, restaurants, and his very own beer.  His brand, Landshark Lager, is now visible at all Miami Dolphins home games, as Buffett has secured the naming rights for the facility.


Tickets are still available to see Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers--but quantities are limited.  For ticket information, visit Ticketmaster online.

Advertisement

, Jacksonville cultural events Examiner

Nisa Dalmas is a lifelong lover of the arts and a graduate of the nation's largest arts and media school, Columbia College Chicago. A former television news reporter for a top-rated duopoly, Nisa works with top talent at an up-and-coming PR firm. Contact Nisa at nisadalmas@hotmail.com.

Today's top buzz...