My Wife's Super Bowl is tonight...

**Lew** · June 8th, 2006, 12:56 AM

And of course I am in reference to the Jimmy Buffett concert. Now I'll admit- prior to meeting my wife, I thought the whole Buffett thing was ridiculous. You couldn't have paid me to go to one of his shows. Not that I necessarily had a problem with him, but I just thought the whole Parrotthead thing was...well...silly.

Well, when you meet that special someone, you get indoctrinated into their interests (for example, I got Jenn into trains and aerobics) and she got me into Buffett. Well, I actually went to his concert and, well, it wasn't all that bad. And the next year was better. And so on. This will mark our 5th Buffett concert together.

Now if any of you go, look for me in the lawn, I'll be the sober one dressed casually.

But after listening to him on radio Margaritaville, I have to admit, I have warmed-up to him big time. He actually has some great songs, it's just hard to hear them live because you have to watch for some wino throwing up on you.

**cincygreg** · June 8th, 2006, 12:16 PM

I've never been to a Buffet show. I've heard it can be a good time, but I've never gone. A little surprised that he's only doing one show hewre, in years past there have been 3 or 4.
The torch has kind of passed in some ways. many seeking the same "island party" like atmosphere are going to see guys like Kenny Chesney, especially the younger crowd. (I'd go see Kenny again, saw him open for Tim McGraw a few years ago it was a great show)
But, there will always be the parrotheads who will pay any price to get into that one Buffet show a year.

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**cincygreg** · June 8th, 2006, 12:22 PM

Hey Lewman, found this on the riverbend site

- ATTENTION PARROTHEADS -

Please Be Advised, For This Thursday's Jimmy Buffett performance the following items will NOT be permitted:

Cameras, Video Recorders, or Audio Recorders
Blankets
Lawn Chairs
Coolers
Large Beach Balls (Beach Balls larger than a basketball will not be permitted)
Hard-Sided Inflatables
Glow Wands, Laser Lights, Laser Pens, Pointers
Frisbees, Footballs, or Sporting Equipment
Signage over 12 inches by 12 inches
Bottles of any kind. However, one Commercially Sealed Bottled Water is permitted per patron, but will be poured into a cup at the gate.

Thought it might be of interest to you.

**cincygreg** · June 9th, 2006, 12:54 PM

So, How was the show Lew?

**travelinman** · June 9th, 2006, 02:30 PM

Does anyone notice anything missing for the tour dates below?

April 18, 2006 - Cricket Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ
On sale Monday, March 6 @ 10AM

April 20, 2006 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Irvine, CA
On sale Monday, February 27 @ 10AM through TicketMaster

April 22, 2006 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Irvine, CA
On sale Monday, February 27 @ 10AM through TicketMaster

April 25, 2006 - Shorline Amphitheatre - San Francisco, CA
On sale Monday, February 27 @ 10AM through TicketMaster

April 28, 2006 - Smirnoff Music Center - Dallas, TX
On sale Monday, February 27 @ 10AM through TicketMaster

May 4, 2006 - Margaritaville Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, SC
Intimate performance - Jimmy Buffett

May 6, 2006 - New Orleans Jazz Festival
Scheduled to perform during Jazz Fest.
Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster

May 26, 2006 - Today Show Summer Concert Series - New York City

June 2, 2006 - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheater - Atlanta, GA
On sale Monday, March 13 @ 10AM

June 4, 2006 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Charlotte, NC
On sale Saturday, March 11@ 10AM

June 6, 2006 - Post Gazette Pavilion - Pittsburgh, PA
On sale Saturday, March 11@ 10AM 8:00PM

June 8, 2006 - Riverbend Amphitheater - Cincinnati, OH
On sale Saturday, March 11@ 10AM

June 10, 2006 - Alpine Valley Music Center - East Troy, WI
On sale Monday, March 13@ 10AM

June 29, 2006 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
On sale Monday, March 11@ 10AM

July 1, 2006 - Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY
Tickets On sale Monday, March 20 @ 9 AM through Ticketmaster

August 1, 2006 - Tweeter Center - Camden, NJ
On sale Saturday, March 11@ 10AM

August 3, 2006 - Nissan Pavilion - Bristow, VA
On sale Saturday, March 11@ 10AM

August 5, 2006 - Tweeter Center - Chicago, IL
On sale Monday, March 13 @ 10AM

August 8, 2006 - Verizon Wireless Music Center - Indianapolis, IN
On sale Monday, March 13@ 10AM

August 10, 2006 - Tweeter Center - Boston, MA
On sale Saturday, March 11 @ 10AM

August 12, 2006 - Tweeter Center - Boston, MA
On sale Saturday, March 11 @ 10AM

September 12, 2006 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Detroit, MI
Tickets On Sale TBA

September 14, 2006 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY

**Lew** · June 10th, 2006, 03:22 AM

Well we survived. Actually, it went terrific. I was able to score 9th row pavillion for less than face value (it helps to know people who owe you). We were probably 50' from Jimmy, and it's amazing how much more enjoyable it is when you can actually see the band and appreciate the music. Solid show as always, he never does the same show twice. Getting out of the parking lot was a joke, but so be it.

I have but one complaint, and it's the same complaint I register every year- if you don't want your beach ball popped, don't hit it towards me. It's ok at first, but once you've taken 75 of them to the face, it's on.

**Lew** · June 10th, 2006, 03:22 AM

Well we survived. Actually, it went terrific. I was able to score 9th row pavillion for less than face value (it helps to know people who owe you). We were probably 50' from Jimmy, and it's amazing how much more enjoyable it is when you can actually see the band and appreciate the music. Solid show as always, he never does the same show twice. Getting out of the parking lot was a joke, but so be it.

I have but one complaint, and it's the same complaint I register every year- if you don't want your beach ball popped, don't hit it towards me. It's ok at first, but once you've taken 75 of them to the face, it's on.

**LanDroid** · June 11th, 2006, 12:56 AM

I'm with you on your original opinion of the Buffett thing, I'd rather get drunk and screw than to to to a concert in a tropical shirt and sing about it. [img]confused.gif[/img]

However, I have undergone a similar musical transformation. My spousoidal unit loves musicals. I used to think musicals involved a bunch of homos dancing and crooning about sinking ships, cockney accents, crap games, or anything else under the sun - and of course there is a lot of truth to that - but now that I've attended a few, I can enjoy most of them. Phantom, Jekyll & Hyde, and Les Miz = Yes! Cats, Titanic, Guys & Dolls = nawwww.....

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