Ultimate Buffett Venue

[Tryin2Reason]

I was at the show at the Shell on April 19. It was my 31st Buffett show. Without doubt the Shell is THE Ultimate Buffett venue. Think of it: !) The Shell has volcanoes on two sides (Diamond Head is directly to the left), 2) there are real palm trees on either side of the the Shell (no need for artificial ones), 3) it sits less than 1/2 mile from Waikiki - a real beach so nobody has to haul in sand for a beach like they do in Raleigh), 4) there are real sharks just offshore, 5) the venue is on an island, 6) Honolulu is the only regular Buffett venue that is entirely in the tropics.

The only thing bad about the show there is that Hawaiian Parrotheads are just not into the heavy tailgaiting that goes on at places like Great Woods or Nissan Pavillion before a show. The other shocker was that very few people were appropriately dressed for the show like they are at mainland venues For instance, I saw nobody dressed like a shark, nobody dressed like a volcano (someone does that every year at Nissan), and only a few people in grass skirts. Maybe what needs to happen is some mainland Parrotheads need to be regulars at the Shell to teach the Pacific Islanders how to throw a real Buffett party.

This certainly isn't knocking the Parrotheads at the Shell. Just wish, since they are in the perfect spot, the atmosphere would be more like a mainland show.

Near the end of his spectacular performance, Jimmy mentioned how he likes to come to Hawai'i at the end of the first part of his tour. He added that "We'll be here every year." I thought to myself, as the beer flowed, and the palm trees swayed overhead and a real volcano loomed off to the east, that damn it, so will I.

Fins left

[ToplessRideFL]

This got me thinking... I have seen him play in stadiums, in the middle of a cow pasture, on the beach, at the amphitheatre, in an arena with ice under the makeshift floor, in domes.....

The ultimate Buffett venue is where I happen to be when I see him play!

Although seeing him in Ocho Rios, Jamaica ranked a little higher than Florida Field in a swamp....

[phansheridan]

I agree that anywhere he plays is the best venue at that time, i agree with all that stuff about hawaii i have been there but not for a buffett concert unfortunatly, i would also say seeing him at margaritaville key west for the infamous session after he finished LTC and was alittle over served at the bar was up there

[SchoolGirlHeart]

The only thing bad about the show there is that Hawaiian Parrotheads are just not into the heavy tailgaiting that goes on at places like Great Woods or Nissan Pavillion before a show. The other shocker was that very few people were appropriately dressed for the show like they are at mainland venues For instance, I saw nobody dressed like a shark, nobody dressed like a volcano (someone does that every year at Nissan), and only a few people in grass skirts. Maybe what needs to happen is some mainland Parrotheads need to be regulars at the Shell to teach the Pacific Islanders how to throw a real Buffett party.

This certainly isn't knocking the Parrotheads at the Shell. Just wish, since they are in the perfect spot, the atmosphere would be more like a mainland show.

Honolulu isn't a mainland venue. The show is different. The party is different. If you want it like the mainland, then you should probably stay on the mainland. The Parrotheads in Hawaii don't need mainlanders to "teach" them how to act at THEIR venue. Talk about arrogant......

[cowboyjunkie]

I was at the show at the Shell on April 19. It was my 31st Buffett show. Without doubt the Shell is THE Ultimate Buffett venue. Think of it: !) The Shell has volcanoes on two sides (Diamond Head is directly to the left), 2) there are real palm trees on either side of the the Shell (no need for artificial ones), 3) it sits less than 1/2 mile from Waikiki - a real beach so nobody has to haul in sand for a beach like they do in Raleigh), 4) there are real sharks just offshore, 5) the venue is on an island, 6) Honolulu is the only regular Buffett venue that is entirely in the tropics.

The only thing bad about the show there is that Hawaiian Parrotheads are just not into the heavy tailgaiting that goes on at places like Great Woods or Nissan Pavillion before a show. The other shocker was that very few people were appropriately dressed for the show like they are at mainland venues For instance, I saw nobody dressed like a shark, nobody dressed like a volcano (someone does that every year at Nissan), and only a few people in grass skirts. Maybe what needs to happen is some mainland Parrotheads need to be regulars at the Shell to teach the Pacific Islanders how to throw a real Buffett party.

This certainly isn't knocking the Parrotheads at the Shell. Just wish, since they are in the perfect spot, the atmosphere would be more like a mainland show.

Near the end of his spectacular performance, Jimmy mentioned how he likes to come to Hawai'i at the end of the first part of his tour. He added that "We'll be here every year." I thought to myself, as the beer flowed, and the palm trees swayed overhead and a real volcano loomed off to the east, that damn it, so will I.

Fins left

It was a perfect night. The venue was incredibly small so that added to the experience. The natural beauty was also wonderful. I thought Honolulu was pretty dirty compared to where I live on Hawaii. It reminded me of Miami which is never good!

As my friend asked when I told him it was announced, what do you wear to a JB show in Hawaii. I've always been a fan of the grass skirt, water wings, and other weird items for shows. I almost went Scotch Parrot with a Hawaiian Kilt theme for this one. However, it didn't feel right now that I live in the kind of place that Jimmy's music always makes us wish we lived. I don't know if that makes sense but that's one explanation for why at least one diehard fan wasn't in complete uniform.

[spucketts]

If yer look'n fer volunteers, sign me up. It'll just be a logistics nightmare to get all this parking lot party stuff from here..................to there.

[CheeseHead in Paradise!]

One reason for the lack of mania in Hawaii might be because they already live in a tropical paradise.

Jimmy said he enjoys bringing the tropics to his fans who otherwise freeze most of the year. When Buffett plays the midwest, for example, it's our chance to go crazy and pretend for a few hours we're in a distant tropical island somehere .... like, Hawaii maybe?

That's jusy my theory.

By the way, it 33 degrees this morning

[headparrot]

Watching Jimmy play to the MOTM crowd at the Casa Marina last year in Key West was about as perfect as you could get.

[LIPH]

The only thing bad about the show there is that Hawaiian Parrotheads are just not into the heavy tailgaiting that goes on at places like Great Woods or Nissan Pavillion before a show.

Why is that a bad thing? There's nothing wrong with going to the show for the show.

Maybe what needs to happen is some mainland Parrotheads need to be regulars at the Shell to teach the Pacific Islanders how to throw a real Buffett party.

What's a "real Buffett party" and do you have to be a "real Parrothead" to throw one?

This certainly isn't knocking the Parrotheads at the Shell. Just wish, since they are in the perfect spot, the atmosphere would be more like a mainland show.

I'm glad it wasn't more like a mainland show. That would defeat the purpose of going to Hawaii.

[Tiki Bar]

I wish I was speaking from experience, but I'm not...

But I'm thinking, when in Hawaii, do as Hawaiians do!

[East Texas Parrothead]

The only thing bad about the show there is that Hawaiian Parrotheads are just not into the heavy tailgaiting that goes on at places like Great Woods or Nissan Pavillion before a show. The other shocker was that very few people were appropriately dressed for the show like they are at mainland venues For instance, I saw nobody dressed like a shark, nobody dressed like a volcano (someone does that every year at Nissan), and only a few people in grass skirts. Maybe what needs to happen is some mainland Parrotheads need to be regulars at the Shell to teach the Pacific Islanders how to throw a real Buffett party.

This certainly isn't knocking the Parrotheads at the Shell. Just wish, since they are in the perfect spot, the atmosphere would be more like a mainland show.

Honolulu isn't a mainland venue. The show is different. The party is different. If you want it like the mainland, then you should probably stay on the mainland. The Parrotheads in Hawaii don't need mainlanders to "teach" them how to act at THEIR venue. Talk about arrogant......

Yeah. wSGHs.

The original post is precisely why I try to act like a local instead of a tourist when I visit the islands. I'm on their turf, not the other way around.

Hawaiians LIVE the life. No one needs to teach them anything. It is US who can learn from their exhuberant way of life, ancient wisdom and respect for all things. After all, they invented the ALOHA spirit.

Both Hawaii shows in 2004 were to die for. Honolulu was more energetic compared to Maui, but to me, Maui will forever be the most magical Buffett experience I've had in 30 some-odd years of following the man and his song lines.

Not enough room for all the glitz and glamour on that small stage. Pretty much just stripped down to Jimmy, the music and the trade winds blowing through the palms. ~Sigh~

[jonesbeach10]

By the way, it 33 degrees this morning

33 degrees and there's no hockey game on,
Nobody cares, they're way too far gone,
Screaming Boat Drinks! Something to keep them all warm!

That's basically Buffet in a nutshell, taking paradise to others, not bringing others to paradice (although that is nice). The ultimate venue is in the midwest where its unseasonably cold nobody cares

[blackjack]

By the way, it 33 degrees this morning

33 degrees and there's no hockey game on,
Nobody cares, they're way too far gone,
Screaming Boat Drinks! Something to keep them all warm!

That's basically Buffet in a nutshell, taking paradise to others, not bringing others to paradice (although that is nice). The ultimate venue is in the midwest where its unseasonably cold nobody cares

Uh-oh Jones, put on your helmet!

[poolboy Bob]

I was at the show at the Shell on April 19. It was my 31st Buffett show. Without doubt the Shell is THE Ultimate Buffett venue. Think of it: !) The Shell has volcanoes on two sides (Diamond Head is directly to the left), 2) there are real palm trees on either side of the the Shell (no need for artificial ones), 3) it sits less than 1/2 mile from Waikiki - a real beach so nobody has to haul in sand for a beach like they do in Raleigh), 4) there are real sharks just offshore, 5) the venue is on an island, 6) Honolulu is the only regular Buffett venue that is entirely in the tropics.

The only thing bad about the show there is that Hawaiian Parrotheads are just not into the heavy tailgaiting that goes on at places like Great Woods or Nissan Pavillion before a show. The other shocker was that very few people were appropriately dressed for the show like they are at mainland venues For instance, I saw nobody dressed like a shark, nobody dressed like a volcano (someone does that every year at Nissan), and only a few people in grass skirts. Maybe what needs to happen is some mainland Parrotheads need to be regulars at the Shell to teach the Pacific Islanders how to throw a real Buffett party.

This certainly isn't knocking the Parrotheads at the Shell. Just wish, since they are in the perfect spot, the atmosphere would be more like a mainland show.

Near the end of his spectacular performance, Jimmy mentioned how he likes to come to Hawai'i at the end of the first part of his tour. He added that "We'll be here every year." I thought to myself, as the beer flowed, and the palm trees swayed overhead and a real volcano loomed off to the east, that damn it, so will I.

Fins left

Waikiki gets sand hauled in from Molokai