Have to agree with Shannon. I am excited Jackson Browne is opening. I missed see him in the late 70's, so now I get the "Best of Jackson Browne" and Buffett at on concert. Awesome!sunseeker wrote:No doubt Browne appeals to some different people but I definitely would not lump him into a "casino crowd? Maybe it's a regional thing, but Browne has been playing small theatres and music festivals around here There is a trend for some musicians ( James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Lindsey Buckingham) to do these smaller shows. All three of these played the Durham performing arts center near my house and tickets were well over $100 . These are places very similar to where Mac Macanally might play.clearlakeparrot wrote:Blah blah blah ...what's it cost to get in a Jackson Browne casino show? #NotMuch #NoBodyGivesAsHitaBoutJacksonTiki Torches wrote:True that Buffett is the bigger draw these days but my thoughts were based on Jackson's accomplishments as a songwriter. He's managed to maintain his prowess over the years while Buffett's abilities in that area have slipped dramatically. Today, Buffett's drawing crowds largely based on the party atmosphere that has been perpetuated by the Parrothead phenomenon. Prior to the Parrothead thing catching fire, like when Buffett was opening for Browne and Zevon in the 70's, the songwriting aspect of Buffett's appeal was still intact. These days, a whole lot of people scoff at the idea of Buffett as a songwriter because that aspect of his appeal has been clouded by the whole Parrothead thing. It's in that respect that I believe Jackson Browne should be the headliner, not Buffett. These days Browne is by far the superior songwriter of the two, at least in my opinion. There was a time when they were neck in neck in that department but those days have long since passed for Buffett. Browne might throw out the occasional cover in concert but not to the degree that Buffett does. Same thing when it comes to Buffett's more recent albums. You're going to find far more original material on Jackson's than you are on Buffett's. That alone doesn't automatically make Jackson's songs better but he's somehow managed to maintain a high water mark as a songwriter throughout his career while Buffett hasn't, at least to my ears (and I say that as a fan of both artists). All that said, I'm very glad to see him and Jackson sharing a bill with each other, no matter who's opening. I'd love to see him do more of that, perhaps even an entire tour. They have a past together that many evidently aren't aware of but I, for one, am glad to see them pairing up for a couple shows. However, judging from several of the responses here, a full fledged Browne/Buffett tour wouldn't sit too well with many of Buffett's fans. I find that very unfortunate.msu#1 wrote:and the poster who said Brown should be opening for Jimmy is crazy. Jackson Browne would have a hard time filling middle sized theaters and there's no way he would sell out a 20 show shed tour like Jimmy.
As for Browne, anyone who has never listened to his Solo Acoustic Albums I and II - you should. He is an amazing story teller, songwriter and guitar player. I love his music as do many others. Quite honestly - if I were given a choice to see Buffett one more time or Browne (for the first time). I'd choose Browne in a heartbeat. Not because I love Jimmy's music any less. But because I love many types of music.
For those of you who don't want to see Jackson Browne, just stay out at the tailgate a little longer. Your res seat will be there when you decide you are ready to come in.
