Coral Reefer Band vs. Coral Reefer Orchestra?

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 30, 2004 2:33 pm

I noticed in a thread the other day someone referred to the current CRB as the "Coral Reefer Orchestra." With all the horns, singers, dancers, etc., today's Buffett shows are certainly a spectacle when compared to the YHTBT days. So that made me start thinking - which do I prefer? The original, slimmed down Coral Reefer Band or the current Coral Reefer "Orchestra?"

Having seen two of three options listed above in person, I can admit its a tough decision. For the past few days I've listened to a variety of live shows - the "Live In" series from last year, YHTBT, the 1980 radio special that's floating around the net (sharingingthegroove.org) and the East Hampton shows (Jimmy, acoustic guitars and a bit of percussion).

I have to say I prefer the Coral Reefer Orchestra or acoustic Jimmy, despite the fact most of my favorite albums are pre-1980.

longlinergirl · Post by **longlinergirl** » May 30, 2004 5:01 pm

As a trumpet player I have to say horns...but acoustic is good also. I like to see him any way he is though!!!!

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » May 30, 2004 5:25 pm

I like them all, but in different ways. I never could color within the lines.

Big Phan · Post by **Big Phan** » May 30, 2004 6:09 pm

phjrsaunt wrote:I like them all, but in different ways. I never could color within the lines.

Coloring within the lines is HIGHLY overrated...but maybe I think that because I don't do it very well, either!

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » May 30, 2004 8:09 pm

I voted for the horns, my daughter played saxophone in HS and college so I admit to be prejudiced.

I actually agree that I just like Jimmy in all forms.

prrthd1987 · Post by **prrthd1987** » May 31, 2004 12:12 am

Doesn't an orchestra HAVE to have strings to be an orchestra?

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 31, 2004 1:10 am

prrthd1987 wrote:Doesn't an orchestra HAVE to have strings to be an orchestra?

I think it was meant tongue-in-cheek. But, what is a guitar?

creeky · Post by **creeky** » May 31, 2004 5:36 pm

I like it as it is now .. tho, I dont really know any different!

Only time I saw him pre current set up was in 1987 - and I dont remember back that far too well

longlinergirl · Post by **longlinergirl** » May 31, 2004 5:40 pm

prrthd1987 wrote:Doesn't an orchestra HAVE to have strings to be an orchestra?

Just to be clear

orchestra - a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

string orchestra - an orchestra playing only string instruments

DeactiveCarib · Post by **DeactiveCarib** » May 31, 2004 9:13 pm

I Prefer the CRO, but i'd have to say that my favorite is when its just Jimmy, Mac, Ralph, and Robert

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » June 1, 2004 11:28 am

I have to say the CRO just because they're all so nice. Although I would probably pee myself if I got to see a Jimmy and Robert Greenidge show.

Fool Button · Post by **Fool Button** » June 1, 2004 1:10 pm

I like what Mac McAnally calls today's band:

The Coral Reefer Traveling Circus

Nothing against the CRB--I've met many of them and they are very nice, unbelievable musicians--but I'd take Jimmy with a guitar any day...

aquaholic · Post by **aquaholic** » June 1, 2004 1:28 pm

CRO....................After jimmy and amy lee played

a pirate looks at forty

in Atlanta.....wow..................best I 've ever heard it

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » June 1, 2004 1:32 pm

As long as Heather and Jules are there I don't care.

jollymon345 · Post by **jollymon345** » June 1, 2004 2:11 pm

It was tough to chose between the Orchestra and the Acoustic but I would take the whole big blown up party any time. I won't turn down an acoustic set as an occasional special treat though.

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » June 1, 2004 2:45 pm

jollymon345 wrote:It was tough to chose between the Orchestra and the Acoustic but I would take the whole big blown up party any time. I won't turn down an acoustic set as an occasional special treat though.

I can't think of a Buffett show I would turn down!

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Coral Reefer Band vs. Coral Reefer Orchestra?

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Coral Reefer Band vs. Coral Reefer Orchestra?