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Mother Nature wins. The show has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 21, 8PM

Heavy rains expected, it would not have been pretty!

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0038F19D583653?brand=&tm_link=tm_music_g1&hot_ticket_brand=music

Julie

This past Saturday (Oct. 16) was the grand opening of the new Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, SC. The enitre evening was a fundraiser for the Grand Strand Humane Society and $20, 916.00 was raised for them via cover charges and live auctions. The highlight of the evening was one patron winning a package consisting of 2 tickets to a 2005 Buffett concert, hotel, airfare and limo service….the winning bid was $2700.00!

The Rum Punch Bandits were the evening’s entertainment and were delighted to be a part of such a great evening. Pictures will be posted on their website soon at www.RumPunchBandits.com.

Between 14 and 16 CIP’s are planned for the Carolinas with the next few coming in Asheville (January ’05), Greenville, SC and Charlotte.

From the Publisher: Jimmy Buffett’s new book “A Salty Piece of Land” will be released 12/01/04, but that will not cover the backorders that we have. There will probably be a few more printings after that which has not shown up in our system yet. You can certainly feel free to check on the book reprint dates before or after 12/01/04.

Our PH club received this today from the City of Jacksonville —

WHEREAS: People have been drawn to the music of Jimmy Buffett for many years. And his fans banded together in 1989 to form Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. The group chose “Party with a Purpose” as a motto to depict their love of Buffett’s music and a desire to make a positive impact on the world; and

WHEREAS: The Parrot Heads have supported environmental and charitable causes for many years. For example, in 2003, the group raised more then $1.6 million for local and national charities and contributed 365,068 man-hours in supporting them. And on a national level, the Parrot Heads contribute to the Alzheimers Associaition, Americare’s Foundation, Artificial Reefs of the Keys, CL Foundation for SIDS, Dolphin Research Center, Tommorows Childrens Fund, Welsley House and the Cancer Foundation; and

WHEREAS: Jimmy Buffett is the Chairman of the Save the Manatee Club, which he established in 1981 with Florida Governor Bob Graham. Buffett also founded Friends of Florida, an environmental group focused on preserving the Florida Ecostructure. And Buffett’s Singing for Change program has nationwide focus and provides grants that are concerned with the health, education, and protection of children and their families; and

WHEREAS: Locally, the Beaches A1A Parrot Head Club participates in the Adopt-A-Highway program and the annual Polar Parrot Plunge which raises money for the Sea Turtle Patrol. They also support the Alzheimers Association, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, and Planet Gumbo, which provides hope and sustenance to those in need.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN PEYTON, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida do hereby proclaim December 11th, 2004, and all second Saturdays in December henceforth, as

JIMMY BUFFETT DAY

and urge citizens to join me in recognizing the Parrot Heads for the positive difference they are making in the country and community.

John Peyton
Mayor

City of Jacksonville Florida

The first chapter of A Salty Piece of Land is now available online:

http://www.twbookmark.com/books/54/0316908452/chapter_excerpt19605.html

Jimmy Buffett and Friends’ video for Hank Williams “Hey Good Lookin’” has climbed all the way to the top of CMT’s Top Twenty Countdown!!!!!

my editorial: WOOO HOOOO!!!!!! Way to go! Another LTC #1! Seems a good time to release the Trip Around The Sun video with Martina McBride, while the iron’s hot!!!!

[u:4cae629a4a][b:4cae629a4a]“Pardi Gras 2005” … The Ultimate French Quarter Party![/b:4cae629a4a][/u:4cae629a4a]
Get ready folks, because it’s time once again for the wildest, craziest, and most entertaining party of the year, Pardi Gras 2005! This party answers the question of “What would happen if you combined Parrot Heads and Mardi Gras into one big party in New Orleans?” This year’s event (the 8th annual) features live musical entertainment from Sunny Jim, Larry Joe Taylor, Kelly McGuire, Hanna’s Reef, Eric Stone & the Stoners, Latitude, Jim Hoehn, John Reno, Jerry Diaz, Joe Bennett, and Late as Usual! Not only that, but there is also Jerry’s world-famous Bourbon Street Pub Crawl, the King and Queen Coronation, the Parrot Head “Pardi Gras” Parade, and a live broadcast on Radio Margaritaville, from the Margaritaville Café in the French Quarter. Registration is NOW OPEN, and you can get all the details, and register on-line at www.jerrydiaz.com
The dates for Pardi Gras 2005 are Jan. 13-16, 2005. Don’t miss it!

Rain Jaudon of the Mississippi Gulf Coast trio, “Rhythm & Rain,” is a special featured guest on Time After Island Time. Please be sure and tune in to hear what he has to say and to hear some his music…and other musicians! If you like the old school style of the “acoustic” Jimmy Buffett…you will like Rain!

OCTOBER 13th (Wednesday) 9 AM 5 PM
OCTOBER 14th (Thursday) 1 AM
OCTOBER 17th (Sunday) 1 AM

**All showings Eastern Daylight Time! Tune into Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville anywhere in the world at [url]http://www.radiomargaritaville.com[/url]

About Rain Jaudon**
In 1998 Rain received the Outstanding Coastal Musician award which recognized him as an active and promising regional performer by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Musician’s Association. He has shared the stage with artists such as the late Eddie Rabbit, Dash Rip Rock, Edwin McCain, Todd Snider, and Drivin’ & Cryin’ just to name a few. In addition, Rain secured a coveted position as the official entertainer for the Towns Around Biloxi Parrothead Club. He has entertained thousands across the southeastern United States with an Island/TropRock style show flavored with his Mississippi Delta heritage.

The USA Today website has an article on concert sales for the summer. Jimmy Buffett is on the top of the sell-out list, 100% of the shows were sold out with and average attendance of 26,702 per show.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-10-07-summer-concert-sales_x.htm

I just got word that Bubba will guest with the Dave Matthews Band on 10-8-04 on the Vote For Change tour, in Gainesville, Florida.

Bubba is expected to play ‘ A Pirate Looks at 40′ with DMB, and Ben Harper.

Just confirmed this with my DMB people…just wanted to let you know.

Frank Novoa, TBPHC

Dear Friends of the Coral Reefer Band, Jim Mayer aka “Uncle Jim”, Jimmy Buffett’s bass player, needs your help. Two songs from Jim’s CD “Uncle Jim – Funky as a Diaper”, are up for awards. There are only a few more days left to vote.

Here’s how you can help Uncle Jim.

1. Go to http://www.childrensmusic.org/a2004finalistsongs.html

2. Scroll down to the 2nd black and white box and cast your vote for “Tape”.

3. Return to the previous page, Scroll down two more boxes and cast your vote for “Smile in the Sky”.

4. Please share this email with your friends.

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If you haven’t heard Uncle Jim’s music click on www.jimmayer.com

Here are some other exciting things happening with Uncle Jim’s CD:

“Funky as a Diaper” recently received an iParenting Media Award for hot product 2004.

http://iparentingmediaawards.com/winners/4/Audio.php

“Funky as a Diaper” has also been in heavy rotation on XM Radio – Kids.

Stay funky,

Jim Mayer

RADIO MARGARITAVILLE WINS
2004 SILVER MICROPHONE AWARDS

Congrats RM

http://www.radiomargaritaville.com/index.aspx#