Goings On in Margaritaville
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 07.23.10 under Jimmy Buffett News, charity
It looks like Jimmy Buffett’s charity concert in Gulf Shores, AL was so successful the the state received $2 million from BP to help raise money/awareness about the oil spill in the gulf. Gulf Shores officials have made offers to three family-friendly acts for a late August free concert. Buffett’s free charity concert helped raise a lot of money for relief and brought thousands of tourists to economically damaged Gulf Shores area. BP has pledged $15 million to helping the area boost tourism. A full-length documentary is coming out about Jimmy’s favorite musher, Newton Marshall, who became the first Jamaican to complete the Iditarod. The hour-long doc is expected out this winter. Be sure to check out www.margaritaville.com for a load of new videos of Jimmy performing at the Gulf Shores charity concert.
Jimmy Buffett Charity Concert Raises Money, Awareness for Gulf
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 07.12.10 under Charity work
Jimmy Buffett’s Gulf Shores Benefit was labeled a great success after some minor rescheduling delayed the charity show a few weeks. Jimmy with his band of Coral Reefers put on a terrific live show featuring famed songwriter Jesse Winchester and New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint. The concert was broadcast across the United States on CMT to spread awareness about the Gulf region’s plight Over 35,000 fans turned up for the free concert on Sunday night, which provided Gulf Shores, AL a much needed influx our weekend tourism. BP gave the state of Alabama $15 million in promotional money, and it is expected that we may see more free concerts to attract visitors. Jimmy ran through usual staple of big hits for the massive audience, but it was his tearful performance of “When the Coast is Clear” that brought down the house. Check out the video here.
Margaritaville Hotel Opens, Jimmy Buffett Charity Show Reschedules, and a Secret Show
[ Comments Off ] Posted on 07.02.10 under Charity work, Jimmy Buffet News
There is plenty of things happening in Margaritville this week with the opening of the brand new Margaritaville Beach Hotel. I’m sure there will be a nice group of Parrotheads spending their Fourth of July at the newly built resort in Pensacola, Florida. Wish I was sipping on something at the hotel’s Land Shark Bar right now. Unfortunately, Jimmy Buffett’s Gulf Coast Charity show featuring Zac Brown and Kenny Chesney due to Hurricane Alex. The show will now take place on July 11th and will still be broadcast on CMT. Jimmy apologized for the rescheduling quipping, “It’s hard to reason with Hurricane season”. Bubba did perform for some fans at his sister’s restaurant Lulu’s Sunset Grill with a surprise performance. Reports indicate that about 100 or so fans showed up for the free show.