Artist: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
Date: February 4th, 2012
Venue: Amway Center- Orlando, FL
Tour: Welcome to Fin Land
Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars
I have been a fan of Jimmy Buffett for at least the past 15 years or so but I am embarrassed to say that I have never attended a live concert. Now if you are Buffett fan or a Parrothead as they are called you know that it is the only way to party and listen to his music. Let me tell you one thing, FL knows how to party. It was quite an experience and I have to say Jimmy Buffett and his band, The Coral Reefers, really know how to put on a performance. There was so much energy in the Amway Center, it was extremely infectious.
You know you are going to have a great time that before the concert even begins within the audience there is probably around 50 beach balls flying in every single direction. When Jimmy and the band takes the stand you just couldn’t help but shoot up out of your seat and scream! For someone like Jimmy Buffett that has been touring since 1976, you would think that this was his first time out. He sang his songs, barefoot, and did not stop smiling and grinning the entire time. You can just tell when someone is enjoying themselves and it definitely translates into the audience’s participation as well.
About 30 minutes into the 2+ hour concert, my wife turned and looked at me and said “what songs is he going to sing for an encore, he is playing all the good ones now”. It just a small reflection of how the night was going to pan out. The set list was absolutely fantastic, totaling 24 songs and 3 in the encore. He kicked it off with all of my favorites songs and didn’t let up for one single second. It was just song after song and hit after hit. After years of listening to the concerts live on SiriusXM Margaritaville, I am very happy that I finally got the chance to experience the wonder that is Jimmy Buffett. I think there might be only one small problem…I might be hooked. Until next time Mr. Buffett…
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The Wino and I Know
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License to Chill
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It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
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Pencil Thin Mustache
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Come Monday
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Life Is Just a Tire Swing
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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
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Grapefruit—Juicy Fruit
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Bama Breeze
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Volcano
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Cheeseburger in Paradise
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One Particular Harbour
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Creola
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Floridays
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Why Don’t We Get Drunk
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Margaritaville
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Son of a Son of a Sailor
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School Boy Heart
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Last Mango in Paris
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Knee Deep
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Woman Goin’ Crazy on Caroline Street
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A Pirate Looks at Forty
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Back Where I Come From (Mac McAnally cover)
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Southern Cross (Crosby, Stills & Nash cover)
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Fins
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Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison cover)
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Tin Cup Chalice
Love this review! It’s making me so excited for the March 30th show in Tampa! This will be my second show (the other one being back in 2004) so I’m pretty psyched. My husband’s first show though and he has no idea what it’s going to be like. I still remember the amazing feeling I had when he started singing the first time around. Listening via the radio to his concerts is nothing like being there, that’s for sure.
Karen, thanks for the great comment! I hope you enjoy your show! Jimmy is such a performer and his show was honestly unbelievable. Can’t wait to see him again!!
I am going to the Cincinnati show. I’ve been to about 10 of his shows at different venues, but Cincinnati is my favorite. This year my husband and I are taking our 9 year old son. He was “our little souvenir” from a Jimmy Buffett concert and is named after Mr. Buffett himself. He has grown up on his music. Although the setlist for this year is fantastic, I’m hoping he will make changes through out the tour. My son’s favorite song is “Jolly Mon” and he keeps asking me he will sing it this year. I’ve explained that there are several songs that he sings at every concert, but “Jolly Mon” isn’t one of them. Regardless, I know he will absolutely love seeing him in concert. I know I will!