Jimmy Buffet 8/13/09

Through the years many of the Dogg's friends have tried to get us to a Buffet show. The one thing that kept me from going is "I hate Jimmy Buffet's music"! Well.... since we have season tickets and the lovely BLT has always wanted to see him, maybe I should check it out. Virtually everyone that has told me about the shows, raved about the pre-party. Take it from this Dogg, Parrotheads know how to throw a party. We got there 4 hours before showtime to find the parking lot absolutely full of tents, canopys, campers and party buses. Elaborate set ups and props were the days order. Drinking in the open was not going on, but encouraged by Pine Knob Red shirts. I must admit, these were the nicest damn people we've ever partied with! Next year we are there by noon, and we will be better prepared. Oh yeah, there wwas a concert too.

The staging was a carryover from the parking lot, Key West North. Hell the weather fit too, 90 degrees and humid. Huge vidio screens on either side of the stage and an even larger one behind, depict various scenes from paradise known as Key West, as well as the band. The set list was predictable, but after a dozen Land Shark lagers, I found it more than tolerable. A super high energy crowd, that truly love all things Buffet made this a true sing along concert. After a short intermission, the band wrapped up with 6 more songs and an encore. No surprises in the set. Well played, well staged, and well received.

Weather B
Atmosphere A++
Pre party AAAA++++
Staging A
Sound A
Lighting C+
Band B
Set List B

Overall B for the concert and totally off the charts for the pre-party. Even if you can't get a ticket to the show, go and pre-party. You won't be disappointed.