Here's where you get the inside scoop on your favorite "Buffettesque" artists or maybe some info on that little-known band everybody's been talking about.

MANGO MANGO Phoenix, AZ **************

Mango Mango specializes in the infectious sounds of the Caribbean. We are dedicated to entetaining audiences with a sound that will get feet tapping, fingers snapping and bodies dancing. Mango Mango is unique in its intent and music blend. We recognize the popularity of all styles of Caribbean music including calypso, reggae and soca music made popular by music legends such as Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffett. Their music has wide appeal, pleasing all age groups. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT US: "We booked Mango Mango to play in the center of our casino. We didn't want to stick this music in a lounge somewhere where few people wander in to hear it. We wanted it to fill the central casino with an upbeat spirit that tells customers, 'Hey relax! You're on vacation!'" CULLEN WEST, ENTERTAINMENT AND PUBLICITY DIRECTOR, FLAMINGO HILTON, LAUGHLIN, NV "Fans appreciate Mango Mango's renditions of Jimmy Buffett tunes and the entertainment industry seems to as well. The band has been invited the past few years to warm up the stage for the man who put Margaritaville on the map when he visits Arizona." THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC "Together, they play tight arrangements of some of the best party and dance music available this side of Kingston." LAUGHLIN NEVADA ENTERTAINER MAGAZINE Click the logo above to visit the Mango Mango website or e-mail Linda Calhoon at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE MANGOS Long Island, NY **************

The Mangos were formed in 1991 when Jerry Pizzuto found an advertisement in the local newspaper. "Singer/guitar player seeks singer/guitar player". He had been involved with a few different groups up to that time, but really wanted to play in a duo. Upon calling the phone number listed in the ad, he met Mike "Juice" Dellagatti. Mike's dad invented the Big Mac. The two began playing together. How did they arrive at their name? "Mike was in Florida and I was talking to him on the phone. He was eating a mango at the time. 'How about The Mangos?' he said. 'That's wild' I said." After a few months they decided to add some light percussion. Jerry called his conga playing friend Ray Jensen. Brian Johnson responded to a classified advertisement and joined a few weeks later. Jerry describes him as "percussionist/kitchen sink". Bass player friend Don Schweitzer was then added. They weren't a duo anymore. Shortly thereafter, Randy Knudsen, a conga and drum player replaced Ray. Over the next four years a few additional players came and went. In 1993 Mike got married and moved to Florida to work for the family business. On a cool evening in June, 1995 Richie Saccente walked into the Tiperary House of Commack. He was booked as the solo entertainment act for the night. He had no idea what was in store. Also arriving were "The Wild Mangos", a tropical-style rock band. The club owner had mistakenly booked two acts for the same night. When the mistake was discovered most of the Mangos left, except one, Jerry Pizzuto. "Can I jam with you?" Richie agreed. Richie and Jerry played as a duo off and on for the next seven months until Richie was extended an invitation to join the band. "I had been playing country music for a few years, so doing Bob Marley was an adjustment. What really hit me was the originals. I never really cared for local bands' originals - but these were good!" A short time later bass player Rob Muma was stolen from Jerry's brothers band and replaced Don. Today "The Mangos", as they are now known, play in gigs that range from Claudio's of Greenport to Palmer Vineyards in Riverhead to Neptune Beach Club in the Hamptons. Click the logo above to visit the Mangos website or e-mail J. Gorst at: [email protected] for booking information.

JIMMY MARAVENTANO & SECOND WIND Bloomsbury, NJ **************

Jimmy Maraventano, along with his son, Jimmy, Jr., Dennis Szakaly and David Alonso make up the band Second Wind, who have been wowing audiences in the PA/NJ area for several years now. Armed with a generous dose of Jimmy Buffett, along with a strong mix of classic rock and original tunes, Second Wind has recently released their debut CD, "Yea, Mon," to rave reviews and have been chosen to play at Meeting Of The Minds in November, 2000. Do yourself a favor and catch Jimmy Maraventano & Second Wind live at a club near you....You won't be disappointed!! Click the logo above to visit the Second Wind website or e-mail Jimmy Maraventano, Sr. at: [email protected] for booking information.

PETER MAYER Nashville, TN **************

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer has been quietly and steadily building a fervent following across the country, stepping outside his role as one of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefers to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance. Peter Mayer is in good company on his newest release "Romeo's Garage." In addition to his regular bandmates, the highly respected songwriter Mac McAnally co-writes and performs, as does Grammy winning percussionist Ralph MacDonald, talented keyboard player, songwriter and producer, Michael Utley, and several highly regarded Nashville players. "Romeo's Garage" is a collection of 13 original tunes. This record showcases Mayer's versatility and virtuosity as a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist with an appealing range of themes for listeners. The album weaves finely honed lyrics and memorable melodies with influences from blues, country, folk, jazz pop and rock into a compelling soundscape that reveals more with each listening. Click the photo above to visit the Peter Mayer website or e-mail Maribeth Rick for at: [email protected] for booking information.

MAC McANALLY Muscle Shoals, AL **************

Mac McAnally has what many recording artists can only dream of -- complete artistic freedom. Already the envy of his peers as a hit songwriter, much sought-after session player and top-tier producer, McAnally was given carte blanche to make his latest album. The result, "Word of Mouth," is a travelogue of musical styles ranging from the swing of "Pop Top Hop" to the down-home country of "Out the Window," from the rowdy rocker "The Ass and the Hole" to the lush R&B ballad "Better Than the Good Ole Days," from the soaring pop of "Just One Forever" to the gritty soul of "Things to Do Today." During sessions for the disc, McAnally alternated between the Muscle Shoals home studio and his home in Nashville, where he rejuvenated himself with family time (he is married, with three children). He often composes on the long drive between the two locales. "Half my songs are written without an instrument, just in my head," he says. "I'm as undisciplined as you can get. I pretend like I'm never gonna write another song. Then one will fester to the point where it throws me down and disrupts my schedule. I never question it when that happens, I just write it." Clearly, McAnally is just pretending when he lets slip the notion to quit writing. "A lot of people look at the way the music business is today and say, 'Why do it?,' he informs. "I never say that. You do it because you can do it, because you have the opportunity. You have an obligation. You are given this talent and doing something with it is a privilege very few people have. For me to be able to pursue this, with this much freedom, is a wonderful thing. I wouldn't trade places with anyone." Click the photo above to visit the MacMcAnally website or e-mail Mac McAnally at: [email protected] for booking information.

MICHAEL McCLOUD Key West, FL **************

The first time I saw Michael McCloud was at Turtle Kraals, a bar & grill in Key West. I was drunk and having fun, I didn't really think twice about shelling out the twenty bucks he wanted for his CD. Since then I have listened to it more times that anyone should play one CD. I would buy his other albums, but my standards prohibit me from purchasing cassettes. The fact that I don't own a tape player also contributes. He does have four other albums on cassette. He is awesome live though. He is what Jimmy once was, a drunk bar singer making a buck off of the even drunker tourists in Key West. If you go there, you can most likely find him playing at The Bull, caddy corner to Sloppy Joe's. Michael McCloud wrote and sings the anthem of the Conch Republic, the name that was taken by the lower Keys in the mid-eighties when they seceded and asked for U.S. foreign aid after the DEA took a bite out of tourism with their customs roadblocks and searches on U.S.1. Click the logo above to visit the Michael McCloud website or e-mail Rose Jones at: [email protected] for booking information.

DEBORAH McCOLL Los Angeles, CA **************

One night standing on the red clay shore of a lake in Georgia, Deborah McColl sang 'Amazing Grace' and sent chills up the spines of a lucky few. One night at a sports arena in Atlanta, Deborah McColl sat alone at the piano, touching the hearts in the darkness and bringing a hush to a crowd of 30,000. Night after night, at colleges and concert halls on the East Coast, in various incarnations, as folk troubadour, rock singer, songwriter, and backup vocalist, Deborah McColl has made that same deep nerve connection with her audiences: During the solo sequence [of the Jimmy Buffett concert] backup singer Deborah McColl rejoined Buffett for some duets, and she stole the show with her clear-voiced impassioned singing. Now she's back with the release of her debut solo CD, "Naked In The Garden". A collection of pure songs, a shimmer of crystalline voice, the golden texture of warm guitars; Joni Mitchell color brushed with hues of Emmylou. The genre of Deborah McColl's songwriting is hard to pin down; some are country/folk songs like "Little Pearl" and "Over the Line" where the red clay of her Georgia youth shows through, while others are more poetic, moody, and sometimes rock-influenced like the title song "Naked in the Garden"and "If I Wanna Get Out". Still others are reminiscent of old English ballads ("The Poet") or of a pure folk tradition. Click the photo above to visit the Deborah McColl website or e-mail Deborah McColl at: [email protected] for booking information.

JOHN McDONALD & THE MANGO MEN Pittsburgh, PA **************

Since his professional debut at 18 years of age, Boston native John McDonald has accumulated performing experience in opera, musical theater and commercials. After completion of graduate study at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, John established himself as a leading full-time singer, songwriter and solo entertainer in the tri-state acoustic rock scene (PA, WV and OH). No matter the occasion... bar, club, corporate party, college, seasonal celebration, wedding, festival, political rally or private function, John McDonald & the Mango Men, with their unique instrumentation and broad based appeal, will create the escapist mood of a fun-filled and sunny tropical party. Click the album cover above to visit the John McDonald website or e-mail John McDonald at: [email protected] for booking information.

MIDNIGHT WATCH Clifton, NJ **************

Guitarist Bob Hegney and singer/harp player Andrew Zinis started out as two friends playing songs together that brought them back to all those warm places they had visited in their past. It wasn't long before the infectious music brought around bass player, and Bob's twin brother, Bill to join in the fun. Not wanting to stop at a simple three piece, rhythm guitarists Rick Calvelli and Jay Ackerman soon joined the band. The last piece of the puzzle finally came together when our drummer, the wild man Steve (nickname Animal), got on board and gave us that reggae, country, rock, calypso sound they needed. Bob and Andrew's goal from the beginning was to play songs that were fun, close to the heart, and a breath of fresh air from the norm. Their set lists include approximately 15 Jimmy Buffett songs, none of which can be found on "Songs You Know By Heart." They also include songs by artists such as Peter Tosh, Jerry Jeff Walker, Paul Simon, James Taylor, The Doobie Brothers, Neil Young, Three Dog Night, The Allman Brothers, Bob Marley, Savoy Brown, and Elton John, just to name a few, again stressing songs from these artists that you probably don't know by heart unless you're truly a fan of their music. When Midnight Watch first started playing out in the Tri-State area, they weren't sure how their "less popular is better" concept would be received, but it only took a couple shows to find out that if you pick good songs and play them with feeling, people will respond. One of the greatest compliments theyreceive is when people come up and say, "YOU'RE REFRESHING." If you ever get the opportunity to see this dynamic group in person, we think you'll agree!! Please click the logo above to visit the Midnight Watch website or e-mail Andrew Zinis at: [email protected] for booking information.

MIGRATION Grand Rapids, MI **************

Formed in late 1999, the duo of Tony Youn and Ed Eddington compose Migration, a Western Michigan cover band playing music by Jimmy Buffett and other popular performers. Along with Scott Ross on congas, they have pleased audiences throughout both the Lake Michigan shoreline and in Grand Rapids. Migration likes to perform occasional obscure Buffett songs, in addition to the "Songs You Know By Heart," so expect the unexpected. The band is in the midst of adding both a drummer and a keyboardist, and have had Tim Bozung guest on the harpoon on numerous occasions. Whether a club setting, private party or Corporate event, Migration is available to play throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region at a very modest price. CATCH MIGRATION AT A CLUB NEAR YOU !!!! E-mail Tony Youn at: [email protected] for booking information.

JAMES MILLER "Barefoot James" & The Crab Legs Nashville, TN **************

Is he the second coming of Jimmy Buffett? Doubtful!! Is he cut from the same cloth? Absolutely!! I recently caught up with �Barefoot James� Miller lounging outside his camper on the edge of a mangrove field near Bradenton, FL. Several �adult beverages� enticed James to tell me his story: Born in Georgia, this 30-something troubadour calls Nashville home�.and he calls Bradenton home�..and he calls his beloved camper home. Actually, James� home address is the same as his Tennessee license plate! Inspired by the music of Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, �Scamp� Walker & The Eagles, James learned the guitar at an early age, played in the requisite number of high school bands and, upon graduation, set out to take music seriously and make his mark. He took a job in that marvelous mecca, Nashville�s legendary Music Row and waited for stardom to arrive. A funny thing happened on the way to the forum, though. One after another, James watched as talented musicians got turned away on a daily basis and oops, reality set in�.Nobody was banging on James� door either. Like so many others, a discouraged James Miller pretty much quit playing music and set about the mundane task of making a living. Fast forward to the late 90�s�a party, a band by the name of St. Somewhere, a slightly older, but wiser James Miller and maybe an adult beverage or two. BAM !!! Island fever strikes; Miller jumps on stage and plays a few sets with Matt, Quincy & the guys. Viola!! �Barefoot� James is born and there�s a camper in his future!!! Today, when the notion hits, Miller hops in the camper & heads to the coast, picking up gigs here & there. He is currently on hiatus, working on his debut CD, due for release in summer, 2001 and scheduled to contain a nice mix of original tunes and favorite covers. In the meantime, keep checking the ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR to catch �Barefoot James� at a gig near you. As he says, �I�ve got a mediocre voice and I know enough guitar to get me by�.but I guarantee we�ll both have a good time!� I believe him !! Click the image above to visit the James Miller website or e-mail James Miller at: [email protected] for booking information.

GENE MITCHELL Pensacola, FL **************

Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Gene Mitchell was born in the coastal town of Brunswick, Georgia and began his musical career performing with various bands in south Georgia and north Florida. As he developed his songwriting skills, he transitioned into a solo acoustic guitarist/vocalist, performing his original songs along with cover songs by the great singer/songwriters such as Jimmy Buffett, Jim Croce, Dan Fogelberg, Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin and James Taylor. While serving in the U.S. Navy, he traveled to more than 30 countries, including the south Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and Asia, performing his music and winning fans worldwide. Gene is also a highly decorated veteran, including the Meritorious Service Medal from the President of the United States, two Navy Commendation Medals and four Navy Achievement Medals. Gene is also the recipient of a national civilian award from America�s Promise for exceptional volunteer service to children. Gene now resides in Panama City, FL, writing and producing his own music under the independent label �Sailor Boy Records�. His CDs include such notable musicians as John Raymond (guitarist for Kenny G), Amy Lee (saxophonist for Jimmy Buffett) and Rick Cathaway (15 years guitarist for the Osmond Brothers). Gene�s music is a mixture of calypso, jazz, reggae, soul, pop, and country. However, years living in Florida, the Caribbean and Hawaii strongly influence his overall island style. Upbeat party songs and romantic ballads with nautical themes are predominant in his music. Gene has three CDs of original music available: "Caribbean Cowboy" (1997), "Big Coconut" (1998), and "Tropical Jazz" (2000) Click on our Amazon.com link to order your CD today!! Click the album cover above to visit the Gene Mitchell website or e-mail Gene Mitchell at: [email protected] for booking information.

DANNY MORGAN Sanibel, FL **************

The comparisons to Jimmy Buffett are inevitable and he does not mind a bit. But Danny Morgan has carved a permanent niche for himself on Florida's Sanibel and Captiva Islands that is uniquely his own. Songwriter, singer, guitarist, bandleader, arranger, producer, teacher, and graphic artist, Danny Morgan is his own man and has his own style of music and art. He recalls his first performance on Captiva in 1975, when he took the stage dressed in a sport coat and armed with a repertoire of Bob Dylan songs. He immediately found that neither his attire nor his song selections were appropriate. The lively crowd called for Jimmy Buffett songs, and Danny was introduced to a new style of music and entertaining, to say nothing of audience participation a la Buffett's beloved, fanatic parrotheads. So, he learned the Buffett songbook out of necessity. But he didn't stop there. Danny began to write his own songs about his personal experiences on Sanibel and Captiva. Forget comparisons to Jimmy Buffett. This is the home of a creative soul who answered his calling. He invites us all to share his vision of colorful, vibrant, beautiful living. Danny Morgan possesses enormous vitality. He is a creative original, a hard working man of honesty and integrity, and one of a kind. His life is a work of art. Click the logo above to visit the Danny Morgan website or e-mail Danny Morgan at: [email protected] for booking information.

JIM MORRIS Port Charlotte, FL **************

Jim Morris is an articulate singer/songwriter with a devotion to storytelling. Whether it is a thoughtful ballad about doomed love or an anthem to a night of drunken revelry, the listener can always count on well-crafted songs with carefully drawn characters, clever lyrics, and satirical charm. Although Jim�s musical style is admittedly reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker, he has a knack for defying categorization. He mixes a whimsical island sound with a splash of Texas to produce a sound that is uniquely Gulf and Western. Jim directs his efforts to expanding his fan base and touring with the Big Bamboo Band, while continuing to record a CD per year. He still makes time to fish and will always be on the lookout for song material. "I don�t have much to show for my years except some great experiences, and that�s what I write about � the characters I�ve met and the places I�ve been. The thing that is both satisfying and alarming is that most of it is true." Click the logo above to visit the Jim Morris website or e-mail Jim Morris at: [email protected]

MR. MYERS BAND Chicago, IL ************

Mr. Myers blends the tropical sounds of calypso and ska, the rhythms of reggae and a little rock-n-roll to create their own special style of music - Carribean Rock. What truly gives this band's music a distinctive sound is band leader Todd Donnelly's use of authentic steel drums, a virtual rarity in bands from the midwest. Mr. Myers began producing its' unique blend of music in 1981 and has since become a favorite dance band in the clubs, at summer festivals, and on college campuses throughout the midwest. On the coldest of winter nights, the sound of steel drums can be heard coming from a club. Inside, the people forget the weather and imagine that they are in the tropics as they dance to the music of Mr. Myers. That's what the Tropic of Punch is all about. The Tropic of Punch is a meeting place on the internet for fans of Mr. Myers (some of whom call themselves puncheads). Here you get all of the important information about this band including a schedule, details of the band's CDs, a list of songs that they play and much more. So step into the rhythm and join us in the Tropic of Punch. Click the album cover above to visit the Mr. Myers website or e-mail Todd Donnelly at: [email protected] for booking information.

MARK MULLIGAN Phoenix, AZ **************

Listen to a Mark Mulligan song and let your mind wander way down south to a land of sandy beaches, blue water, and golden sun. Mark combines the influences of Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Jim Croce, a bit of country, and blends it all together with south of the border themes for a unique "tropical folk" sound. After several years of playing all over Arizona, Mark moved to Mexico in 1993, and since then his experiences living on the Sea of Cortez have contributed greatly to his songwriting. His most recent CDs "Mexico" and "Going Coastal" reflect many of those experiences. Mark is also releasing a remastered version of a prior CD, "Son of the Sunshine", which could aptly be described as "tropicountry"! Mark is currently based out of Puerto Penasco, Sonora (also known as Rocky Point), and performs there as well as Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego, South Padre Island, TX and Baja California. He is available for private parties, corporate events, etc., where, in addition to his own music, he plays from a list of over 400 of your favorite cover songs! Click the photo above to visit the Mark Mulligan website or e-mail Mark Mulligan at: [email protected] for booking information.

KEVIN MULVENNA Milwaukee, WI **************

I'm lucky enough to spend a lot of time writing and playing music for a growing number of friends. During the summers, I duo with Jim Hoehn, a good friend and one of my favorite songwriters. We play as many originals as we can, as many Jimmy Buffett tunes as we have to, and a bunch of others including John Prine, Steve Goodman, Jerry Jeff, etc. I always play at least one song by my friend and mentor the late-great Harry Chapin. At quieter times of the year, I hang out in coffeehouses or listening rooms playing original music with Jim, by myself or with other friends. To date, I've made five recordings, though my first, "Welcome to My Living Room," sold out long ago. Some songs from that maiden project are included on my CD "Come As You Are." My latest CD, "Grown Up Kid" was released in the early summer of 1998. Thanks for stopping by, may the road rise to meet you. Click the photo above to visit the Kevin Mulvenna website or e-mail Kevin Mulvenna at: [email protected] for booking information.

GENE MURRELL Hilton Head, SC **************

Every so often an entertainer comes along that can take an audience by the hand and lead them on a musical journey spanning an entire lifetime. Together they explore the joys, sorrows, excitement, and wonders of this world, all in the course of an evening. Gene Murrell is one of these performers. Growing up in Central Florida, Gene began his musical journey at the age of 6. After hearing "JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR", he memorized and began performing one man shows for anyone who would listen (usually just himself). At 14 he was given a guitar and quickly formed a band. After several attempts with different high school rock bands, Gene traded his electric guitar for an acoustic and started developing an acoustic, folk-rock sound. Drawing his influences from the likes of America, Crosby, Stills,& Nash, Dan Folgelberg, & Jimmy Buffett, and even KISS. Gene began crafting his own style by mixing lyrics that create mental images with melodies that stay with you after the last note has faded. A GENE MURRELL show can be summed up in his motto "LIFE IS GOOD - DEAL WITH IT!" So come and hang out with Gene for a while, have a drink, maybe a little dinner and a lot of good music. It is sure leave you with a feeling you won't soon forget. Click the photo above to visit the Gene Murrell website or e-mail Gene Murrell at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE NAUTICAL WHEELERS Springfield, VA **************

Most of my gigs are in the Northern Virginia area, but I am always willing to travel to St. Somewhere to get funky. I play a variety of classic rock, blues, alternative, funky riddims, and BUFFETT (parrotheads unite!). A typical night would include the tan man himself (BUFFETT), Bonnie Raitt, the Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Eagles, Indigo Girls, Tracy Chapman, Paul Simon, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Steve Miller, etc. I love to see new and familiar faces at gigs and thank everyone who has given me support over the years. Click the photo above to visit the Nautical Wheelers website or e-mail Susan Parrish at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE NEVILLE BROTHERS New Orleans, LA **************

The Neville Brothers have sold millions of records worldwide and have gold and platinum records in 6 different countries. In the United States, they have been the featured performers on television from the early morning on Good Morning America and Today shows to midday on Oprah to late night on Saturday Night Live, Arsenio, Austin City Limits, Letterman, and the Tonight Show. They were the stars of their own Cinemax/HBO special, which is now available for home video. They contributed the song, "Let That Hammer Fall" to the movie "Posse". The Nevilles' music has been hailed by music writers in nearly every major periodical in the country and their live performances are legendary, moving one of America's most acclaimed young novelists, John Ed Bradley, to note in G.Q., "The Nevilles play Tipitina's, and a spooky magic happens. Fruit juice becomes a Hurricane cocktail, the fat of foot can suddenly hoof it, the blind, by God, can see." Click the logo above to visit the Neville Brothers website.

MARK NORTHEY "The Shark" Lake Of The Ozarks, MO **************

Mark "The Shark" Northey has been performing Jimmy Buffett songs for over 25 years and is well-known among ParrotHeads around the United States. A veteran performer at Meeting Of The Minds in both Key West and New Orleans and at Margaritaville, Key West, Mark even performed onstage with Jimmy Buffett in 1983, when they both had hair. Mark's CD, "Live At The Keys," was recorded at a Buffett pre-concert party sponsored by the St. Louis PHC. "Son Of A Beach," Mark's studio recording, is a compilation of all-original tunes running the gamut from tropical to R&R, with a splash of country. Headquartered in Lake Of The Ozarks, MO, Mark once spent winter in the Keys. Nowdays, he heads South to Ft. Myers in the winter, performing in Captiva, Sanibel, Naples, and Cape Coral. Summers find Northey back in Missouri at The Captain's Galley, the floating bar/restaurant where he has entertained a huge following over the past six years. The Galley also serves as home to the Lake Of The Ozarks ParrotHead Club. North or South, make an effort to catch Mark Northey in concert...you won't be disappointed!! For booking information, please contact Denise Mendoza at: [email protected]

JAMES NOVACK "Jimmy N" Lisbon, CT **************

James Novack, an entertainer for 29 years, has been performing Jimmy Buffett tunes for the past 16 years, and the Parrotheads love it!! He performs regularly all along the East Coast from Canada to Key West. James plays several instruments and is also a songwriter. He is one of only a few who perform regularly at Foxwoods Resort and Casino, playing the Atrium Lounge as a solo act, "Jimmy N." This is a show that should not be missed. You'd swear that the Coral Reefers are performing with him! Working in Key West several times a year has helped "Jimmy N" acquire the Buffett musical lifestyle. Click the logo above to visit the Jimmy N website or e-mail James Novack at: [email protected] for booking information.

GEORGE NOWAK "The Barefoot Man" Grand Cayman, BWI **************

The island is Grand Cayman, a little paradise tucked away deep in the heart of the clearest, bluest and most tranquil Caribbean Sea. . . . The music is 100% Barefoot Man! He's thrilled countless tourists and natives for over 20 years! He's even taken his act to the movies in the hit film The Firm (starring Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman) for which he wrote and performed the snappy Money Money Money. When he performs live and in person, he sets the air on fire with heart-pounding calypso beats, gentle reggae rhythms, catchy lyrics and smooth ballads. For years, the stage was under a star-splattered sky and swaying palm trees at the now legendary Holiday Inn Grand Cayman and has now moved on to Rum Point. If you visit the islands, Mon, Barefoot is simply a MUST SEE!! Click the album cover above to vist the Barefoot website or e-mail George Nowak at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE PARROTHEADZ Ashtabula, OH **************

Formerly known as Sugarloaf Sound, The Parrotheadz are just as HOT! We are 7 talented musicians that add great music, humor and FUN to any event! Playing everything from Buffett to Reggae, our island beat is sure to keep you "Jammin' Mon"! Lead singer, Tom Perkio, not only sounds like Jimmy, but he looks a lot like him too! Playing acoustic guitar, Tom is joined by musicians covering Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drums, and an awesome percussion section featuring Congas and Steel Pan! Five members double as vocalists for unbelievable harmonies and versatility. From Ohio's tri-state area to way down South, The Parrotheadz have played a variety of venues including Nightclubs, Festivals, Hotels, Weddings, Parties, and Casinos! For upbeat, crowd pleasing, summertime music, look no further than THE PARROTHEADZ !!! Click the photo above to visit the ParrotHeadZ website or e-mail Karyn Graner at: [email protected] for booking information.

PARROTVILLE Newton, NJ **************

** THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO JIMMY BUFFETT ** PARROTVILLE will have you singing, laughing and dancing in clubs parties, major corporate events, everywhere. Whether you're a Parrothead or just a beach lover, PARROTVILLE brings the season with them all year long! Join them now, MON, and you will always remember the magic. So grab your fins, eat your cheeseburger, PARROTVILLE is going to take you to a PARADISE right here on EARTH! Click the logo above to visit the Parrotville website or e-mail Stars Productions at: [email protected] for booking information.

PHINS St. Louis, MO **************

PHINS, the midwest's premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, plays "Music With An Island Attitude" from its' home base in St. Louis. In addition to their regular schedule, PHINS makes frequent appearances for the St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield ParrotHead Clubs. "Watching the evolution of the band PHINS has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. With each addition of a new member, the band has grown not only in number, but it has also expanded exponentially in talent. I was around to see three guys increase to four, then five, and suddenly there were seven. Each time this happened there was a seamless segue into the next incarnation of a band whose total musical talents far outnumber the sum of its parts. This is not just a group of excellent musicians, it is also a bunch of really nice guys. I consider it an honor to call each member of PHINS my friend. If the driving drummers, fantastic fiddling, hellacious harp, and gregarious guitars of PHINS don�t get your toes to tappin' and your butt to wigglin', you need to check your pulse because you just might be dead. I will always be the #1 Phan of PHINS." Dennis Arnold President, St. Louis PHC Click the logo above to visit the PHINS website or e-mail Paul Roush at: [email protected] for booking information.

JOE RATHBURN "Coconut Joe" San Diego, CA **************

During singer / songwriter / guitarist Joe Rathburn's career, he has headlined his own shows and opened for artists as diverse as Chuck Berry, Kiss, The Guess Who, Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, Dave Van Ronk, Susan Werner & Ellis Paul and, of course, Jimmy Buffett. His 1997 CD release "Little Suns" was critically acclaimed and nominated for a San Diego Music Award that year in the Best Adult Alternative category. He became enamored with the music of the Caribbean after hearing Bob Marley's "Exodus" album back in his former home state of Michigan. After moving to San Diego in 1979, he continued his romance with reggae and calypso. With stints with his own "Beach Club Band," as well as the "Banana Republicans," and most recently "Koko Loco" (through whom he became acquainted with the San Diego Parrot Head Club) his love for TROPROCK has matured and flourished. In 1999 he formed Joe Rathburn's "ISLAND," a great band of seasoned pros that allows Joe the flexibility to perform his favorite cover repertoire, as well as his own wonderfully eclectic, and uplifting compositions, while pursuing a goal of recording, concerts, and touring. Joe (AKA Coconut Joe) along with "ISLAND" also performs for parties, clubs, and corporate functions. Buffett, Belafonte, Marley, and Rathburn tunes are mainstays of "ISLAND's" repertoire. Their playlist also includes not only tunes from the Caribbean, but American and British folk and rock & roll songs which either sounded tropical to begin with, or have been arranged that way by Rathburn. The band has become one of the favorites of the San Diego PHC, performing at their 2000 anniversary blowout and have been asked back for 2001. They also rocked the house at the Coors Amphitheater before thousands of Parrot Heads at one of Buffett's "Beach House on the Moon" shows. Rathburn, as "Coconut Joe," has been the summertime musical goodwill ambassador for the San Diego Hilton Beach & Tennis Resort for the past 5 years. Pick up your copy of "Little Suns" at the web site listed above & be sure to catch "Coconut Joe" Rathburn & Island at a venue near you. Click the album cover above to visit the Joe Rathburn website or e-mail Joe Rathburn at: [email protected] for booking information.

JOHN RENO Fairhope, AL **************

If you like luaus, limbos and island music, you'll love John Reno! A native of New Orleans, John has been influenced by music all of his life. He is a graduate of Loyola University- New Orleans with a degree in Accounting. John has been playing music since his high school days at St. Stanislaus College (Bay St. Louis, MS) and Brother Martin High School (New Orleans, LA). During this period, John played such instruments as the french horn, trumpet, guitar and keyboard. During his college/party years (all eight of them- hey, he was in New Orleans!), John performed as the headliner with a New Orleans based band name "Teaser". After graduating from college in 1988, John moved to New England and began his solo music career shortly afterwards. Since giving up his accounting career in 1990, John has been providing college audiences, throughout the United States, with his own blend of good times and interactive entertainment. Performing a show entitled, "Pirates, Parrots & Margaritas" ( a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show), on the college circuit since 1992, John has had college students and club patrons doing the "Limbo 'till Yu Mambo" ever since it was legalized! John's first independent CD entitled John Reno ~ Total Renovation, is part Neville Brother, part Jimmy Buffett and part Mardi Gras! Marking its debut on Mardi Gras day in 1997, John Reno ~ Total Renovation has been in the works since early 1996 and is a result of this veteran performer's hard work and determination. With support from his musical partner, Joel Hiller, Reno offers a calypso confession to debauchery with songs like "Sheila Tequila From Cinco De Mayo" and "Girl Watcher." As only a true road musician can, John chronicles the experiences of playing the only dive, er, .... scratch that, "oceanside bar" without windows, in "You Can't Stay Here" and discovering a self-proclaimed "Buffett fraternity" in Ferrum, VA with "WEDO". John's personal style and sense of humor is evident in all of his original music. Endowed with a long list of awards and accomplishment, John Reno is hot! Recognized as "One of America's Hottest Acts", by Campus Activities Today, John has been selected to perform at several National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Regional Conferences from 1995 through the present. John has also been chosen to perform at the National Conference for the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) in 1997 through 1999. All in all, John Reno is one performer whose CD is a "must have" for their personal collection! Click on the logo above to visit the John Reno website or e-mail John Reno at: [email protected] for booking information.

RHYTHM & RAIN Biloxi, MS **************

Rhythm & Rain, OFFICIAL BAND of the Towns Around Biloxi Parrothead Club, is the most popular duo on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They have been collectively playing clubs, restaurants, and at private functions and festivals for over 30 years. Their music is just the way you like it: their great harmonies, filling acoustic guitar, and great memories. Cheri and Rain have performed for Jimmy Buffett�s New Orleans Margaritaville Cafe as part of his December 1999 concert pre party, The Isle of Capri Casino (Biloxi, MS and Bossier City, LA), The Beau Rivage Casino (Biloxi, MS), The COPA Casino (Gulfport, MS), the Ocean Springs, MS Chamber of Commerce, and are yearly entertainers at the Peter Anderson Festival, the Bombay Bicycle Club Blues Festival, the D�Iberville Landing Festival, and the Ocean Springs, MS Historical Society (HOSA). They deliver over 250 performances EVERY year! Contact the CD cover above to visit the Rhythm & Rain website or e-mail Rain Jaudon at: [email protected] for booking information.

ROCKFISH Grand Haven, MI **************

This group of musicians that call themselves "Rockfish" are based out of Grand Haven Michigan. They bring to you a little more than just a wide array of fantastic music ranging from the 60's to the 90's. Their show is comprised of absolutely nothing else but having pure fun......they wouldn't have it any other way. Fred, Chuck, and Bruce have been together now for approximately four years, with two CD�s of all original music currently released and a third one is in the works. They are continuously rolling out new originals. Their following never tire of the same old songs because you never know what they'll pull off next. With influences such as Jimmy Buffett, Stephen Stills, The Eagles and Neil Young, there's never a dull moment at a Rockfish gig....Catch one near you soon or pick up their latest CD, "Dippin' My Worm" at their website listed above!!! Click the link above to visit the Rockfish website or e-mail Charlie MacConnach at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE RUM PUNCH BANDITS Rock Hill, SC **************

The Rum Punch Bandits are a trio from the Carolina Piedmont area that specialize in straightforward, simplistic Gulf & Western music. To witness their show is to take a step back in time to an era when simple six string music was the rage. Kevin Loop, 1/2 of the duo Worthington Station, fronts the band, plays lead acoustic guitar and sings lead vocal. A jeweler by trade, this Charlotte, NC resident has been strumming his six string for as long as he can remember and he also plays a killer harp. DeWayne Allen plays electric bass for the band and hails from Chester, SC. His funky bass lines keep the Bandits afloat with a rhythm reminiscent of the better Reggae artists around. Bob Robinson of Rock Hill, SC lays down the back beat with congas, bongos and, basically, anything that makes a noise is subject to being played. Relatively new to the music scene, BobRob has grown exponentially in his skin slapping and has played with Hugo Duarte and Chris Clifton along the way. The songs you'll hear at a Bandits show range from Buffett and Bob Marley, to Sunny Jim and Hugo Duarte, as well as Van Morrison and James Taylor. Oh yeah, they also have several originals they'll throw atcha, too!! Click the logo above to visit the Rum Punch Bandits web site or e-mail Bob Robinson at: [email protected] for booking information.

SONNY RUSSELL Jupiter, FL **************

Singer/Songwriter Sonny Russell released his first CD "Caribbilly for Connoisseurs," in 1997. The Thomasville, North Carolina native traveled, performing up and down the east coast from The Berklee School of Music, to the sunny Palm Beaches of South Florida, finally settling in Jupiter. Sonny's new CD titled "BIMINI TWIST" is now available. It includes 12 original songs written by Sonny Russell and three other songwriters featured on this site, keyboardist Michael Tschudin (cowriter of "Cousin In Miami" and "Quietly Making Noise" with Jimmy Buffett), Michael Steinbrook, who produced the project and former Pure Prairie League drummer, Jim Caughlan. "Caribbilly" music has a lively island feel. It is a toe-tapping casual music for white collars, blue collars, t-shirts & tank tops; loafers, winged tips, tennies & flip flops. It's the perfect companion while washing the car, on boating and camping trips, or with a frosty beer, or lemonade." Once you hear it, you will know Caribbilly is not just a clever word, but a colorful blend of musical styles. Click the CD cover above to visit the Sonny Russell website or e-mail Sonny Russell at: [email protected] for booking information.

JOHNNY RUSSLER & THE BEACH BUM BAND Chicago, IL **************

Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band is an All Original Band. The music is influenced in big way by Jimmy Buffett, Reggae and Music throughout New Orleans, Florida and the Caribbean. The Beach Bum Band is based in Chicago, and they like to bring the beach with them wherever they go. Most of all, what makes Johnny Russler a ParrottHead is the attitude. With over 25 shows under his belt (and more to go) the devotion to the King of Somewhere Hot will always remain!! Click the photo above to visit the Johnny Russler website or e-mail Johnny Russler at: [email protected] for booking information.

 

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