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Jimmy Buffett did a concert in Las Vegas on October 22nd. It was a private show for Budweiser at the Hard Rock last Thursday night.
Here’s some quotes from Margaret & John:
“We were there WITH JIMMY!! We managed to get into his private show at the Hard Rock Hotel with great difficulty (don’t ask how)! It was a super show but he did not do an encore. He finished with “Fins” and that was it. We were probably the only few Parrot Heads in there. Think most of them in there were for the free entertainment and free Landshark lager. What a great night and we were so near the stage. This was worth coming to Las Vegas for.
Jimmy sang one of my favorite songs which was “Peanut Butter Conspiracy”. I can’t remember a lot of the songs he sang because I was so excited and in a trance.
October 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I love Jimmy and am a Parrot Head through-and-through, but this news makes me a bit upset. Jimmy was supposed to have played concerts in Vegas this time of year and canceled them. Meanwhile, he’s there playing a private show for Budweiser. I certainly understand and respect his right to do these private shows, but as the article says, there were few Parrot Heads in attendance. This really ruined my day.
October 27th, 2009 at 10:41 am
I too was disappointed about the cancellation of the October dates….but attending this show more than made up for it. We too scored some tickets from a guy who knew a guy who was the uncle of a girl who’s neighbor used to date a guy that knew a nice lady with tickets. I wish we could have run across Margaret and John….we could have hung out!!
October 27th, 2009 at 11:20 am
The show was in conjunction with the National Association of convenience Stores trade show and convention. The group America opened up and played about 45. Jimmy and the Reefers took the stage about 9pm minus a few of the Reefers but did include Jake Shimabukuro. I stood right up front for the first half of the show but I had to move because the crowd was talking with each other so loud, I couldn’t hear at all. The crowd was more into the great food buffet the open bars and networking with each other than seeing the show. I’ve always felt lucky to live in Las Vegas where these corporate shows happen all the time.
Here’s the set list:
1. Brown Eyed Girl
2. Coconut Telegraph
3. 5 O’clock
4. Grapefruit Juicy fruit
5. Changes in Attitude
6. Son of a Sailor
7. Surfin’ in a Hurricane
8. Come Monday
9. One Particular Harbor
10. Cheeseburger
11. A Lot to Drink About
12. Volcano
13. Peanut Butter Conspiracy
14. Pirate Looks at 40
15. Last Mango in Paris
16. Southern Cross
17. Margaritaville
18. Fins
October 27th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Wish we had met you Utefan44 we could have hung out together. We agree that everyone was talking so loud and not listening to Jimmy. I think we managed to get into the show when he was singing Come Monday. So pleased we now have the Set List.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:07 am
I was in Vegas the weekend of the 17th. The Margaritaville folks were falling all over themselves apologizing for the cancellation of the shows. Now it turns out he was able to play a private gig. That’s, well, just disappointing.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:34 am
I also have to say that I am a little disappointed. We were planning to see the Seattle show, then follow Jimmy to Vegas. When those plans fell thru, we then planned a trip to Orlando to see Jimmy there. Again a concert was cancelled. I understand that shows are not concrete unless the contract is signed but if the contract is not a contract, don’t post the concert. Perhaps I am a fair-weather fan, but I have to say that my disappointment is so great, that I have removed all ringtones, backgrounds and Margaritaville memoribilia from my office and do not intend to buy the December album. I cannot support a performer that does not appear to support their fans.
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 am
Sooooo Jimmy couldnt play a Concert in Vegas but could play a private corporate gig in the SAME CITY HE CANCELLED the concerts. Well done Jimmy how to treat your fans.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Wow, we also booked and paid for a trip to Vegas to coincide with the cancelled concert. We were in Margarittaville on 23rd and heard nothing. We also were going to Orlando to the show, which again was cancelled. Now, 3rd time better be a charm. We are going to St. Maarten to see him in St. Barts this weekend. Hope all goes smooth. Cause these free concerts have cost me over a $1000.00.. and times that by 4 people.
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
This guys is unreal!
He posts a concert for Vegas on his web site and cancels leaving many fans hanging with hotel rooms and airfair already paid for. Then to put more salt in the wound, he posts a concert in Orlando on his site and again cancels! Then he does a private concert in Vegas after stiffing his fans there. Boy, this guys really cars about his fans!!! It’s sad, but it turns out to be all about the $$$$.
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
I too was going to Las Vegas in Oct. I am extremely upset that he played a concert for people that could care less.I don’t dress up or get to travel all over to see Mr. Buffett but when I do it cost me plenty. No freebies for me. As a matter of fact it cost me a ton of money to buy a ticket or when I can’t get one through ticketmaster from a ticket scalper and here he is playing for free for non fans. I buy a lot of merchandise from all his Margaritville shops. Im not going to die or anything like that but I am certainly disappointed. Maybe he is sick of his real fans (that by the way made him a very rich man) and wants to play for people that don’t really care one way or another. Just a thought.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:32 am
The previous posts sum up my feelings. Like many of the other fans I had planned to attend both weekends in LV, bought my airline tickets and declined on taking other trips knowing that a week in LV and two JB concert tickets would set be back $1,500. It really is dissapointing to know that Jimmy played in LV to people who are not fans and could have been as happy hearing Celine play, (not that I am knocking Celine) instead of playing to his fans that have been loyal for many years. This is just more salt in the wounds. How much should we take.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Jimmy after much thought and your collective actions this year I have come to the following conclusion. You are a money grubbing unloyal a@#hole who cancels Vegas shows only to rub this concert for the c store clerks in Vegas in all your fans face. I was in Vegas 2 weekends ago (weekend of one of your originally scheduled concerts) as I had tickets to the U2 concert. Originally intended to attend your show and the U2 show the same weekend. I am done with your crap man. All of you enjoy your ridiculous $500 margaritaville grilles and $300 blenders as they will bring you closer to Jimmy and make you feel better about yourself.
Sincerely,
x-fan
November 9th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Well friends, what can I say except that as a loyal fan I am very disappointed! I grew up and live on the Gulf Coast not far from where Jimmy did as a boy. I guess since he was “a local boy who made good” we(the locals) have supported him. While I realize he has his own life, he needs to remember there are a lot of very LOYAL fans who plan their vacations and to some extent, their lives around concerts and these tailgate parties! When you decide to cancel a show it has a major impact on a lot of people. I have seen Jimmy 15 times, traveled across the country, spent thousands of dollars to catch a show and was so looking forward to my “sweet 16″ but now I’m not so sure! Pretty Sad! Like my Daddy use to say……Jimmy don’t forget who brought you to the dance!