Fans of Country, Meet the Parrot Heads

Capt Cougie · Post by **Capt Cougie** » August 27, 2004 4:21 pm

Doesn"t bother me. I have loved country all my life and can still sing Marty R obbins "Gunfighter Ballads" album by heart.

7lords · Post by **7lords** » August 27, 2004 4:22 pm

Jahfin wrote:
tryin' to reason wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I've been a fan of country music (the real stuff, not the kind that passes for it on commercial country radio these days) for a long, long time, so does that mean I shouldn't attend Buffett concerts at the risk of upsetting the parrothead elite?
I'd vote yes...
Well, I'm not nearly that closed minded or selfish about my musical likes or dislikes so I feel for the newer fans that don't meet the criteria of some parrothead's definition of "true fans".

Good job - where in this thread did it say anything about being "true fans"? Or say anything bad about country fans?

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » August 27, 2004 4:25 pm

Jahfin wrote:
tryin' to reason wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I've been a fan of country music (the real stuff, not the kind that passes for it on commercial country radio these days) for a long, long time, so does that mean I shouldn't attend Buffett concerts at the risk of upsetting the parrothead elite?
I'd vote yes...
Well, I'm not nearly that closed minded or selfish about my musical likes or dislikes so I feel for the newer fans that don't meet the criteria of some parrothead's definition of "true fans".

Does your empathy extend to fans of what passes for country music these days?

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 27, 2004 4:46 pm

Jahfin wrote:I've been a fan of country music (the real stuff, not the kind that passes for it on commercial country radio these days) for a long, long time, so does that mean I shouldn't attend Buffett concerts at the risk of upsetting the parrothead elite?

Jah,
Only you could turn this thread negative...

I was merely expressing commentary on how impressed some newbies were by the tailgating professionals known as parrotheads. "They" liked it, "we" liked it... it was ALL GOOD! Fun in the sun dude! Try it!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 27, 2004 5:00 pm

Sidew13 wrote:
LIPH wrote:Close, here's their logo.

OMG , that rocks

Was just thinking the same thing. I gotta get one of their club shirts...

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » August 27, 2004 6:05 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
LIPH wrote:Close, here's their logo.

OMG , that rocks
Was just thinking the same thing. I gotta get one of their club shirts...

The next thing you know there will be a Mormons for Margaritas!!!
chapter

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 27, 2004 6:26 pm

ragtopW wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
LIPH wrote:Close, here's their logo.

OMG , that rocks
Was just thinking the same thing. I gotta get one of their club shirts...
The next thing you know there will be a Mormons for Margaritas!!!
chapter

5 adult males, 45 adult females, 3 last names on the roster?

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » August 27, 2004 9:40 pm

Jahfin wrote:
tryin' to reason wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I've been a fan of country music (the real stuff, not the kind that passes for it on commercial country radio these days) for a long, long time, so does that mean I shouldn't attend Buffett concerts at the risk of upsetting the parrothead elite?
I'd vote yes...
Well, I'm not nearly that closed minded or selfish about my musical likes or dislikes so I feel for the newer fans that don't meet the criteria of some parrothead's definition of "true fans".

close minded, no....selfish, no....arrogant...............

DeactiveCarib · Post by **DeactiveCarib** » August 28, 2004 2:34 pm

Jahfin wrote:
tryin' to reason wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I've been a fan of country music (the real stuff, not the kind that passes for it on commercial country radio these days) for a long, long time, so does that mean I shouldn't attend Buffett concerts at the risk of upsetting the parrothead elite?
I'd vote yes...
Well, I'm not nearly that closed minded or selfish about my musical likes or dislikes so I feel for the newer fans that don't meet the criteria of some parrothead's definition of "true fans".

Jahfin, do you consider yourself a Parrothead? Just out of curiosity

Ilph · Post by **Ilph** » August 28, 2004 4:59 pm

Like Tiki, my first concert was at Alpine. Words can't describe what was going through my head that afternoon in the parking lot. Thank God I got a bootleg copy of the show from a fellow BNer. Otherwise, I'd never have remembered the show! I could only imgaine what the US99 listeners were thinking at that show!

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 29, 2004 11:34 pm

DsilCaribe wrote:Jahfin, do you consider yourself a Parrothead? Just out of curiosity

He has said before he doesn't...

But the real reason I'm writing is to tell you I love your avatar!!!

I saw a Keith Urban concert on CMT last week, and noticed the logo on his set behind him, and was actually searching trying to find an image of it with no luck! 1st time back on, and you've got it! Cool! And thanks for showing me where to find it!

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 29, 2004 11:42 pm

Was it the usual crowd or were there more country fans than normal? Just curious here.

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » August 29, 2004 11:46 pm

Tiki Bar wrote:By the way... I knew Jimmy's music long before my 1st concert, but I will never forget the awe, wonder, and amazement of the 1st time! It is a spectacle beyond spectacles!

So true. I was so blown away the first time I went to a show. I was just floored.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 30, 2004 12:03 am

Four Play wrote:Was it the usual crowd or were there more country fans than normal? Just curious here.

Didn't seem any different than normal, but I look forward to tomorrow's comments on US99. People might not have been out and about as much due to the rain though... it started as soon as we got to the lot, so many of the BN crew was huddling under CaptainP's canopy and / or 7lords' tarp spread across bhc's and my van tailgates for the 1st hour or so.

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » August 30, 2004 7:39 am

Tiki Bar wrote:
Four Play wrote:Was it the usual crowd or were there more country fans than normal? Just curious here.
Didn't seem any different than normal, but I look forward to tomorrow's comments on US99. People might not have been out and about as much due to the rain though... it started as soon as we got to the lot, so many of the BN crew was huddling under CaptainP's canopy and / or 7lords' tarp spread across bhc's and my van tailgates for the 1st hour or so.

You need to remember that we bought these tickets before LTC came out and was heard by the country only crowd. The Saturday people seemed the same as usual, only wetter.

-- gotta laugh about it. A lot of people on the lawn left when the rains came. We can be proud that BN was throughly soaked, does that make us true fans, probably just crazy

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » August 30, 2004 9:43 am

I mentioned "true fans" because I've seen that brought up here before and because I've noticed some less than kind comments regarding the influx of new fans. In fact, the first response to my post in this thread agreed with my sentiments. I know it doesn't take much to ruffle y'all's feathers (pardon the pun) but it was merely an observation. You don't have to agree with me, it's just something I've noticed.

As for me being a parrothead, no I'm not but a Jimmy Buffett fan? By all means, yes.

carolinagirl · Post by **carolinagirl** » August 30, 2004 11:52 am

Jahfin wrote:I've been a fan of country music (the real stuff, not the kind that passes for it on commercial country radio these days) for a long, long time, so does that mean I shouldn't attend Buffett concerts at the risk of upsetting the parrothead elite?

I don't think Parrotheads get upset, that's the whole point of the philosophy. And there ain't nothing elite about a Buffett fan! I would think you've been here long enough to know that! I think it's the country fans that feel like their boats are being rocked by Parrotheads who know how to party!

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » August 30, 2004 12:01 pm

carolinagirl wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I've been a fan of country music (the real stuff, not the kind that passes for it on commercial country radio these days) for a long, long time, so does that mean I shouldn't attend Buffett concerts at the risk of upsetting the parrothead elite?
I don't think Parrotheads get upset, that's the whole point of the philosophy. And there ain't nothing elite about a Buffett fan! I would think you've been here long enough to know that! I think it's the country fans that feel like their boats are being rocked by Parrotheads who know how to party!

Your last statement totally contradicts what you're saying. I'm not a parrothead, I'm a Jimmy Buffett fan. If people want to wear loud Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, etc. at his concerts that's fine, it's just not my thing. I was a fan long before the parrothead phenomenon kicked it so I think I get the "philosophy" and the fact that there is none. It's all about the music to me.