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BuffettNews.com has the early word on the January 2004 Tour:

Tuesday January 20th - San Jose CA
Thursday January 22 - Margaritaville Las Vegas (Private Show)
Saturday January 24 - Anaheim CA
Wednesday January 28 - Hawaii - Waikiki Beach Shell

Some pictures of Jimmy Buffett's performance at the Grand Opening of the Cheeseburger in Paradise in Downers Grove IL on November 3 are available at:
http://www.buffettfan.net/gallery/thumb ... p?album=91

Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson won the CMA Award for " Vocal Event of the Year " for the song "It's Five O'clock Somewhere". This is the first major award for music that Buffett has ever won. "It looks like a rocket ship. Wow, thank you Jane Buffett for putting up with me fo...

(continued) Some of the hugest boat drinks I have ever witnessed. The "Cheeseburger in Paradise" is a layered drink, with a rum runner on the bottom, a margarita, a daquri and a pina coloda! Two of those almost sent me to the floor. But I held on in anticipation for the big moment. We met ...

Tiki Bar wrote:
Insert Coconut Telegraph between Stars and Boat Drinks.

Done, thanks!!

Jimmy Buffett performed at the Pre-Grand Opening of the new Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant in Downers Grove, Illinois

SET LIST

1. Stars on the water
2. Coconut Telegraph
3. Boat Drinks
4. It's Five Oclock somewhere
5. Son of a Son of a Sailor
6. Cheeseburger in Paradise

Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant - Pre-Grand Opening
Downers Grove, Illinois
Monday November 3rd, 2003

SET LIST

1. Stars on the water
2. Coconut Telegraph
3. Boat Drinks
4. It's Five Oclock somewhere
5. Son of a Son of a Sailor
6. Cheeseburger in Paradise

KeysNews.com has an article on the 12th annual Meeting of the Minds convention: "Thousands of Buffett fans revel in margarita mindset"

From the Miami Herald : " Showing off 'Margaritavich' " From the Palm Beach Post : " Calmer financial seas buoy boat show " West Palm Beach yacht builder Rybovich Spencer will unveil its 42-foot Express Walkaround, dubbed the Margaritavich. The luxurious $1 million model was desi...

Radio Margaritaville is your live concert connection for Meeting of the Minds, happening October 30 through November 1 in Key West. http://www.radiomargaritaville.com/ Note all times listed are eastern standard, are somewhat approximate, and subject to change! Thursday, October 30 - 8:00 - 11:30 pm ...

The Star Tribune has an article on Peter Mayer, "Christian musician summers regularly in Margaritaville" http://www.startribune.com/stories/614/4170945.html In an odd way, Mayer says it's Buffett who has taken the lead when it comes to evangelizing. "He's taught me aspects of life tha...

From Randy: On Sunday October 26 at 10 am they are doing a random drawing of 100 tickets to the opening of the Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant in Downers Grove, Illinois (to benefit the Advocate Good Samaritan). The Pre-Grand Opening party takes place on November 3rd with a special performance b...

The five finalists for the Margaritaville Halloween Costume Contest are up on the Margaritaville Web Page: http://margaritaville.com/motm The call went out for costumed competitors to appear in their most creative Buffett-esque attire at the 12th Annual Meeting Of The Minds ~ One Particular Harbour....

The Photo Gallery is back up at:
http://www.buffettnews.com/gallery/

Please note some changes:

Any picture you want to post that is not Buffett related should be uploaded to the "User Gallery" (so upload you avatars there).

We've just heard that the Coral Reefer Band will be backing Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett when they perform "It's Five O'clock somewhere" during the CMA awards show on November 5th.

From the Boston Globe : Famous ship visits harbor; famous folks fill Fenway : MEANWHILE AT FENWAY PARK - This just in. . . . Jimmy Buffett, who perennially sells out every local concert, was trying to get his hands on some hot tickets of his own yesterday. We're told Buffett winged his way -- he's a...

http://www.buffettnews.com/images/buffett_mini_matinee.jpg Available at Amazon.com Release Date: November 11, 2003 Contains live performances from the Tiki Time Tour: 1. It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (w/ Alan Jackson) 2. Cheeseburger In Paradise 3. Meet Me In Margaritaville 4. The Tiki Bar Is Open 5....

http://www.buffettnews.com/images/buffett_vegas_thumb2.jpg Available at Amazon.com Release Date: October 28, 2003 1. Great Heart 2. It's Midnight And I'm Not Famous Yet 3. Gypsies In The Palace 4. In The Shelter 5. Jolly Mon Sing 6. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor 7. Come Monday 8. Gravity Storm 9. Pencil...

http://www.buffettnews.com/images/buffett_auburn_thumb2.jpg Available at Amazon.com Release Date: October 28, 2003 1. Great Heart 2. Saxophones 3. Gypsies In The Palace 4. In The Shelter 5. Grapefruit/Juicy Fruit 6. Son Of A Son Of A Sailor 7. Knees Of My Heart 8. Burn That Bridge 9. Come Monday 10...