Buffett's 4 Majors

[LIPH]

No love for Starlake, huh (except for LIPH).

This is likely an evolving list.

I gotcha covered - IMO Starlake is the best venue going. For the life of me, I cannot see the attraction to GW.

I've been to Star Lake 4 times, it's one of my favorite venues. I wish I could make it back this year but the timing just didn't work.

[rednekkPH]

No love for Starlake, huh (except for LIPH).

This is likely an evolving list.

I gotcha covered - IMO Starlake is the best venue going. For the life of me, I cannot see the attraction to GW.

I've been to Star Lake 4 times, it's one of my favorite venues. I wish I could make it back this year but the timing just didn't work.

Damn, I was figurin' on running into you there.

[chippewa]

I'm ruling out Vegas just because it's an indoor venue. It's like baseball on Astroturf, it just ain't right.

[Lightning Bolt]

exactly, Chip.
I can't stand the MGM Grand Arena, but the pre-party that USED to happen in the pool area/backyard of the hotel was EPIC

Naturally, I have to chime in with SAN DIEGO/Irvine (whichever stop he picks that year)
We've been a sold-out venue for Jimmy for over 25 years, and he even put us in a song!
When the volcano blows, you don't hear him sing about landing in Cincinnati!!

[ExPO9600]

Let us take a minute to remember Buckeye Lake (RIP). No disprect to anyone else, but that was by far and away the best place to see Buffett. AFter that, I would have to say Starlake, Cincy, Nissan. Of course that is just my opinion, I could be wrong.

[LIPH]

I'm ruling out Vegas just because it's an indoor venue. It's like baseball on Astroturf, it just ain't right.

Orlando's an indoor venue too, but I put it on my list anyway because I've been there 3 times and it's a really good tailgate. Especially when the King Of The Frozen Drinks, z-man, is there.

[BottleofRum]

Great Woods
Irvine
Alpine

Of the other places I have seen shows, Chicago, Jones Beach, Tampa, Vegas, Hartford, Boston (Fenway and Garden), Foxboro, NY and I am missing a couple more.... none of them are good enough to be #4.

[pair8head]

I fail to understand why The Gorge at George isn't among anyones lists.

It's one of the most beautiful settings you would ever want to see.
Plus there's a campground directly across the road from it that allows you a better tailgate experience then you would ever imagine.

[RinglingRingling]

exactly, Chip.
I can't stand the MGM Grand Arena, but the pre-party that USED to happen in the pool area/backyard of the hotel was EPIC

Naturally, I have to chime in with SAN DIEGO/Irvine (whichever stop he picks that year)
We've been a sold-out venue for Jimmy for over 25 years, and he even put us in a song!
When the volcano blows, you don't hear him sing about landing in Cincinnati!!

yes, you do.. trust me.

[RinglingRingling]

I'm ruling out Vegas just because it's an indoor venue. It's like baseball on Astroturf, it just ain't right.

Orlando's an indoor venue too, but I put it on my list anyway because I've been there 3 times and it's a really good tailgate. Especially when the King Of The Frozen Drinks, z-man, is there.

I have a good memory or two from MCO too

[Tiki Bar]

I fail to understand why The Gorge at George isn't among anyones lists.

It's one of the most beautiful settings you would ever want to see.
Plus there's a campground directly across the road from it that allows you a better tailgate experience then you would ever imagine.

Red Rocks occurred to me, only based on what I've heard, and not on experience. But I'm thinking this isn't a best ever thread, rather a top 4 of still regular stops.

I've never been, but should Tampa be considered?

[chippewa]

I fail to understand why The Gorge at George isn't among anyones lists.

It's one of the most beautiful settings you would ever want to see.
Plus there's a campground directly across the road from it that allows you a better tailgate experience then you would ever imagine.

Red Rocks occurred to me, only based on what I've heard, and not on experience. But I'm thinking this isn't a best ever thread, rather a top 4 of still regular stops.

I've never been, but should Tampa be considered?

It's nothing out of the ordinary, but nice. You'd think a list like this would have a Florida venue, or at least a warm weather one.

[spucketts]

Depends on how you measure for this question. From the tour listings found on this site:

Top Cities
1. Cincinnati, OH 47
2. Mansfield, MA 45
3. Columbia, MD 44
4. Atlanta, GA 42
5. New York, NY 34
6. Irvine, CA 29
7. Charlotte, NC 26
8. Noblesville, IN 24
9. Raleigh, NC 24
10. Burgettstown, PA 24
11. Denver, CO 24
12. Clarkston, MI 23
13. New Orleans, LA 22
14. Houston, TX 22
15. San Diego, CA 21
16. Tinley Park, IL 21
17. Los Angeles, CA 21
18. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 21
19. Las Vegas, NV 21
20. Nashville, TN 20

The top four have had at least 10 more shows than number 5.

[chippewa]

And I've never been, but the warm weather location could be the Waikiki Beach Shell.

[Tiki Bar]

And I've never been, but the warm weather location could be the Waikiki Beach Shell.

That one I have been to, happily! It is a splending setting for a Buffett show, but again, it's not every year.

[LIPH]

And I've never been, but the warm weather location could be the Waikiki Beach Shell.

That one I have been to, happily! It is a splending setting for a Buffett show, but again, it's not every year.

Not much of a tailgate either since you have to go someplace offsite. No tailgating in the parking lot.

[rednekkPH]

or at least a warm weather one.

It was 103 at Camden last year and 107 at Nissan 2 days later. Does that count?

[RinglingRingling]

or at least a warm weather one.

It was 103 at Camden last year and 107 at Nissan 2 days later. Does that count?

works for me..

[chippewa]

or at least a warm weather one.

It was 103 at Camden last year and 107 at Nissan 2 days later. Does that count?

Hot hot hot

[piratenurse]

In alphabetical order:
Frisco
Jones Beach
Orlando
Pittsburgh

Ditto on numero uno!!!!!!!!!!!