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.

SCEARCE & KETNER Swansboro, NC **************

Greetings from our palatial mansion on the beautiful island of St. Ories. We are Scearce and Ketner, an acoustic duo from Swansboro, North Carolina and we perform your favorite songs by a wide variety of artists as well as original songs from our album "Abducted". We appear in restaurants, pubs, and clubs from Boston, Massachusetts all the way down to Key West, Florida. Please visit our web site to learn more about us and the places we perform. Click the album cover above to visit the Scearce & Ketner web site or e-mail Dicky Scearce at: [email protected] for booking information.

GOVE SCRIVENOR Gulf Shores, AL **************

Gove Scrivenor's music has been described as high energy folk blues, with his inventive slide work and boisterous vocals tempered all the while with singular work on the autoharp and beautiful ballads of his own writing, as well as a magical rapport with his audiences of all ages. "To see a performer like Gove single handedly entice and cajole and entertain an audience is unique. A visit to a Gove concert is like going to the theatre. His presence and audience rapport command attention. His picking is superb, and he sings these gut level Memphis Blues and Delta type things with a voice that's both beautiful and funky. There should be creativity in music, and emotion and soul, and Gove's got 'em all." HARVEY MAGEE - HANK MAGAZINE Amble over to our Parrothead Shopping Mall & pick up all four of Gove's fabulous CDs from CDNow!! Click the link above to visit the Gove Scrivenor web site or e-mail Gove Scrivenor at: [email protected] for booking information.

MICHAEL SEA & ISLAND FEVER Alameda, CA **************

Michael Sea and Island Fever have been together for over 11 years. Their music has been described as "Gumbo Rock" and they provide musical enjoyment for people of all ages. Michael Sea is the lead singer/song writer and the driving force behind the band. He's the boss, the big guy, the main dude, Captain Michael. He started this journey 11 years ago. That man can sing! Prepare to have some fun! DA BAND: Bud Minton on bass & vocals; always imitating Michael Sea, Dave Capps is an amazing keyboard player. Anyone who can play two keyboards at once is okay with me! You should see him dance, Drummer Ken Hale hails from Hawaii, but now lives in the Los Angeles area (no one knows why). The percussion section loves him (like a brother, that is,) Pope Flynne is da wild man percussionist from Ghana, Johnny Contaxis is another wild percussionist. He's from Alameda, Andrew Benzie is a bassists and drummer. He fills in with an occasional awesome bass solo, david castle (no typo) is known as mr. david castle. He's constantly giving us lessons on good musicianship, Jim Novak is another great keyboard player. He lived in Hawaii so he knows all the right notes. Don Parson plays drums well, sings well, does sound well, and is a nice guy (I hate him...not really). Collectively, these guys make some pretty fine music....Order their latest CD, "Bill Is Back In Baytown" thru the website. Click the album cover above to visit the Michael Sea website or e-mail Michael Sea at: [email protected] for booking information.

NADIRAH SHAKOOR Pine Lake, GA **************

As a song writer Nadirah expresses with sincerity and sometimes brutal honesty her experiences as an African American female raised in "South Central." She covers many issues, colors, beauties, loves and struggles of life, experienced by us all. In her song "Endangered Species," Nadirah sings about the plight of her son and all African American males today. She sings a message of hope to women addicted to crack cocaine in her song "Strawberry Girl," telling them it's never too late to turn a life around. In "Break Away," a song sure to spark some controversy, she addresses the issues of spousal abuse and sexual abuse. Of her writing Nadirah says, "I write about the things I've seen as well as some of the things I've experienced. I sing from my heart and soul. My dream is to uplift and give hope to those who might find themselves in seemingly hopeless situations. I also write about LOVE, being in love, waiting to be loved, loving the wrong person, etc." Do yourself a favor & order Nadirah's CDs, "Soul Power" and "Nadirah Songs" from her website today! Click the logo above to visit the Nadirah Shakoor website or e-mail Nadirah Shakoor at: [email protected] for booking information.

ERIK SMITH Beaufort, SC **************

Erik Smith, singer/songwriter/guitarist, was originally inspired to play music by listening over and over again to a Jimmy Buffett cassette he "borrowed" from a music store as a youngster. Since then, he has honed his craft and now plays an inspired mix of "cool stuff," Buffett tunes and original compositions in clubs around South Carolina. Erik is also a favorite of the local ParrotHeads, performing regularly at functions for the Sandlapper, Savannah and Low Country ParrotHead Clubs. E-mail Erik Smith at: [email protected] for booking information.

SNEEKYFEET San Diego, CA **************

Sneekyfeet is a contemporary rock duo, featuring the close harmony talents of Roy Markham and Jeff Garthaus. Using 6 and 12 string semi-acoustic guitars, electric guitars, keyboards, saxophone, congas, and harmonica, supplemented by self-composed computer MIDI sequences providing drums and fully-orchestrated backing, Sneekyfeet can cater to all your entertainment needs. As a fully self-contained musical extravaganza, Sneekyfeet needs only a small playing area to provide a big sound with a visually entertaining presentation, complete with lights, P.A., and intermission music. All you have to provide is the electricity and your audience. Imbued with the Parrothead spirit and armed with a huge repertoire of Buffett material, it's sure to be a "Ragtop Day" when SneekyFeet takes the stage, so order up plenty of "Boat Drinks" and let's head off to "Margaritaville!" Also check out SneekyFeet's CD of adult song parodies that's sure to keep the party in full swing.....Available at their website. Click the logo above to visit the SneekyFeet website or e-mail Roy Markham at: [email protected] for booking information.

TODD SNIDER Nashville, TN **************

Singer/songwriter Todd Snider first garnered attention for his timely alt-rock satire "Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues," a folk-rock song which struck a chord with younger people fed up with angry alternative rock bands, and at the same time, appealed to aging rockers who grew up with the folk revival of the 1960s. Snider was born in Portland, OR. After moving to Memphis in the mid-1980s and establishing residency at a local club named the Daily Planet, he was discovered by singer/songwriter Keith Sykes, a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. Sykes began to work with Snider to advance his career, and after passing along demo tapes of Snider to Buffett, he was signed to the star's Margaritaville Records. Snider's debut album, "Songs For The Daily Planet," was released in the fall of 1994; "Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues" was added to the album as an afterthought only after intense lobbying by a Canadian music critic, and ultimately became a minor hit. On his latest CD, "Happy To Be Here," Snider and his band, The Nervous Wrecks continue blending bluegrass, blues, folk-rock and country-rock to forge their own distinctive sound. Click the photo above to visit the Todd Snider website or e-mail Todd Snider at: [email protected] for booking information.

SON OF A SAILOR Hertford, NC **************

Ever since he can remember Johnny Rio has been a Parrothead! That is to say he has been a dedicated fan of the one and only Jimmy Buffett! Johnny was so infatuated with the music and persona of Jimmy Buffett that he became a musician. For years he toured and was told by so many fans how much he sounded and looked like Jimmy Buffett! This eventually led to an amazing transformation in Johnny's life. Since it was so natural and fulfilling, he started performing only the music of his idol which fills volumes and eventually added the authentic costuming and stage props. He then found a dedicated troupe of musicians who also were in awe of the legend! This formed SON OF A SAILOR featuring Johnny Rio... the most incredible re-creation and tribute to the "beach-master" himself....Jimmy Buffett!! Click the logo above to visit the Son Of A Sailor website or email Wolfman Jack Entertainment at: [email protected] for booking information.

DAVE SOREFF & THE CORAL REEF REVUE Deerfield Beach, FL **************

�No one should be having more fun than the band or the performer� That quote best sums up the way Dave Soreff feels about performing and music in general. Bringing with him, a sense of tradition for the singer/songwriter genre, as well as a sense of humor, Dave is ready to make his presence felt on the national music scene. Originally from Newton, Massachusetts, Dave comes from a very musical family. His father Shelly was a professional pianist and singer, and his mother Doris was long a regular in the jazz clubs of New York during the 1940�s and 50�s. Encouraged from an early age to express himself musically, Dave studied violin for eight years, but was given a guitar for his 12th birthday. The rest, as they say, is just commentary. With his father�s encouragement and assistance, Dave soon found himself playing on weekends with various dance bands and orchestras, turning professional at age 14. Always an instrumentalist, one night, his father turned to him on the ride to a gig, and told him, "you�re the singer tonight.� With nowhere to run to, Dave looked at his shoes, made it through the night intact and added vocalist to his resume. Performing throughout high school and college, Dave also picked up skills on percussion, through his time with the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Minuteman Marching Band. Also marching with the world champion Garfield Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, Dave was fortunate enough to study under Thom Hannum, an internationally respected clinician, writer and percussion arranger. After a brief detour through the cruise ship industry, where he served as cruise director on several luxury ships, Dave moved to South Florida in 1997, to pursue his music full time once again. Since then, he has performed in many different clubs and venues throughout South Florida, including an ongoing relationship with Sloppy Joe�s bars and restaurants. In his time in South Florida, Dave has been fortunate enough to open up for some of the top bands in the area, as well as some of the finest national bands. Sharing the stage with, among others, Great Train Robbery from Baltimore, Soul City from Boston and Radio Daze from Orlando. Never one to stay in just one musical style, an evening with Dave will string together James Taylor, Bob Marley, Bob Seger, Carole King, Santana, Looking Glass, The Eagles and many more. As an outlet for his love of Caribbean rock and folk, Dave founded The Coral Reef Revue in early 1999. Formed primarily as a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, it has become one of the most cohesive and musical bands in South Florida. With a repertoire that spans Jimmy Buffett to Little Feat and everything in-between, The Coral Reef Revue has performed all around Florida, including Margaritaville in Orlando. During the summer, they also made two very successful trips up to Atlantic City in New Jersey to perform at Trump Marina. The Coral Reef Revue is also pleased to be the official band for the South Florida Parrot Heads, in particular, the Barefoot Children of Ft Lauderdale. Currently, Dave is in the studio, with The Coral Reef Revue, working on his first solo CD. Tentatively titled �No Worries�, it will include some of Dave�s best original material, as well as a favorite cover or two. Click the photo above to visit the Dave Soreff website or e-mail Dave Soreff at: [email protected] for booking information.

ST. SOMEWHERE Knoxville, TN **************

Since the creation of St. Somewhere, the band has played to audiences throughout the United States. They are in high demand in their hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, playing several nights a week to a dedicated following. Specializing in "Island Beach Music" and featuring live steel drums, the band is a favorite of Jimmy Buffett fan clubs, and has played pre-Buffett concert parties in cities like Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; and Baltimore, Maryland. In March of 1999, St. Somewhere performed at the grand opening of the newest Margaritaville Cafe at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. St. Somewhere's first album, "Postcard", features Jimmy Buffett's harmonica player, Greg "Fingers" Taylor. Click the album cover above to visit the St. Somewhere website or e-mail Ted Heinig at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE STEEL OF THE NIGHT BAND Jeffersonville, IN **************

Specializing in custom "Steel Drums" and Parrot Head Music for all Caribbean Occasions Steel of the Night is a Caribbean Steel drum band. We play "feel good" island songs, a little old rock 'n roll, Buffett and Belefonte' favorites and church appropriate is guaranteed to uplift an audience, no matter which crowd we're playing for. Our mission is to make people happy and affirmed - simple as that! Wanna play?? Check the band's inventory of steel drums, cases, and accessories as well as their selection of Steel Drum CDs. Click the photo above to visit the Steel Of The Night websire or e-mail Greg Webb at: [email protected]for booking information.

RICK STEFFEN Ormond Beach, FL **************

With two albums released and another in the works, RICK STEFFEN is recognized as one of KEY WEST'S finest singer- songwriters. This versatile performer has treated audiences throughout the country to his unique blend of Island, Country, and Soft Pop sounds. Self taught and studied in guitar, bass and voice, he spent the late 60's and the 70's playing clubs in Florida, Georgia and New Jersey where his band backed the likes of Sam and Dave, Lou Christie and the Shirelles. Rick's move from Daytona Beach, FL to Key West in 1987 spawned even more changes and interest in his songs and performances. Steffen has played at the 21st Woodstock reunion, the famed Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, cruise ships, and the British West Indies. He has also played popular venues in South Florida including such Key West hot spots as Sloppy Joe's, Hemmingway's hallowed hangout, The Pier House, Sunset Deck and Marriott's Casa Marina. Click the photo above to visit the Rick Steffen website or e-mail Rick Steffen at: [email protected] for booking information.

ERIC STONE Nashville, TN **************

Eric Stone grew up on the beaches of Texas. At 21 he followed a dream that took him to the beaches of Florida (The Space Coast). He performed there for several years until moving to the beaches of Hawaii. It was there that he met Jimmy Buffett, who was performing at a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Iniki. Eric asked Jimmy what was the most important step he should take to further his own music carreer. Jimmy said, "Just play the kind of music you really love, because if you love it, it will show and soon others will love it too." Eric took those words to heart and continued writing and performing the music he loved. His original music can be described as Caribbean Country (heavily influenced by Buffett). If you have a special event, big or small, that needs Parrothead music, i.e. Boatshows, Yacht Launchings, Marina Parties Grand Openings or any event that needs Buffett Music, then you need Eric Stone. What you'll get is simply put, the next best thing to Jimmy himself. Eric performs 40 Buffett songs mixed in with a few originals and other covers that Parrotheads want to hear. "We first discovered Eric Stone singing for his supper at the Atlantic City, Chicago and Miami Boat Shows. After a particularly rough evening at a local bar, we knew he belonged with Lats&Atts. This guy is what Jimmy Buffett was as a youngster. His songs have the true feeling of a cruiser entertaining his guests." Bob Bitchin Assistant Janitor/Publisher/Managing Editor Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Click the album cover above to visit the Eric Stone website or e-mail Eric Stone at: [email protected] for booking information.

KEITH SYKES Memphis, TN **************

Nearly 30 years ago, a young Keith Sykes walked into a pawn shop on Memphis� famed Beale Street and paid $20 for his first guitar. Since then, Sykes has made a name for himself as a guitarist/songwriter/producer extraordinaire, contributing to projects from artists as diverse as Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Todd Snider, Rosanne Cash and Patty Loveless. In that span, Keith has been a defining force in a business that for him continues to be first and foremost a passion. The fact that he�s able to make a living doing what he loves is just a bonus. Bouncing around over the years from Memphis to New York City and Austin to Key West, Keith finally returned to Memphis to make a home and make a difference in the wonderful world that is Memphis music. Now, Sykes focuses those considerable skills on his ninth solo album, "Advanced Medication For The Blues," his inaugural self-produced rock record and the debut release for Memphis-based Syren Records. "Advanced Medication For The Blues" rocks full tilt from the opening track and never lets up. Highlights include �I Know An Angel,� a loving testament to youthful innocence he wrote for his granddaughter, Kelsey; �The Whole 9 Yards,� a modern-day outlaw tale; and �One World,� which takes a sitar-like riff and infuses it with a swamp groove worthy of Dire Straits. Click the logo above to visit the Keith Sykes website or e-mail Jerene Sykes at: [email protected] for booking information.

GREG "Fingers" TAYLOR Jackson, MS ***************

***** YOU CAN'T PUT A PIANO IN YOUR POCKET ***** It's a fact of life all true blues and harmonica players should be grateful for, and it's this fact that gives us one of the most truly innovative harmonicists and blues-rock musicians to ever practice the art. From Rankin County, MS to Memphis to the World Stage....Nobody plays the harp like "Fingers!" Check his website to order all the CDs today !! Click the logo above to visit the "Fingers" Taylor website or e-mail Amanda Taylor at: [email protected] for booking information.

LARRY JOE TAYLOR Stephenville, TX **************

Larry Joe Taylor is a Jerry Jeff Walker contemporary, but he mixes a little reggae and dixieland into his sound, which has been compared to Jimmy Buffett, at least in part for its' celebration of beaches and easygoing lifestyles. "It's the only place where you can tailgate and watch the surf," said Taylor of Texas' public beaches, where one can drive a pickup for miles. He used to record straight country-influenced stuff, but "then I wrote a couple of Texas beach songs and people just went nuts!" The self-proclaimed ParrotHead first recorded beach music with his 1993 release, "Coastal & Western" and last year's "First Row, Third Coast" kept up the trend. "The difference in Texas beach music, to me, is there's not as much Caribbean or Beach Boys influence as there is more of a Spanish-Mexican influence," explains Taylor. Browse Larry Joe Taylor's web site for more on Texas beach music. Click the logo above to visit the Larry Joe Taylor website or e-mail Larry Joe Taylor at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE TOM CAREY BAND Chicago, IL **************

Singer-songwriter Tom Carey does over 200 dates a year, playing his engaging, lyrical acoustic rock songs for thousands of folks across the Midwest. Tom has done dozens of radio appearances and he and his band have opened concerts for The Charlie Daniels Band, America, .38 Special, The Guess Who, The Spinners, Koko Taylor and more. Sponsored by Corona Extra since 1992, the Tom Carey Band makes regular appearances in Key West, Florida, at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Sloppy Joe's & the Hog's Breath Saloon. Tom is backed by Chuck Kawal's imaginative and stylish guitar playing and the supple rhythm section of bassist John Forrest and drummer Greg Marsh. They have wowed crowds everywhere with their soaring harmonies, polished arrangements and powerful original songs. Carey is also an author, whose humorous books (currently available at Amazon.com) have sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and have been excerpted in Playboy magazine. Musically, he draws inspiration from artists like John Hiatt, Van Morrison, Lyle Lovett, John Prine and, of course, Jimmy Buffett. "I'm a writer first and foremost," says Tom. "I love the words. I'm not much interested in way out, Steely Dan type chord inversions. I love a great arrangement and a great solo as long as they're there to help to tell a great story. And it doesn't hurt if you can dance to it!" Tom and his band have built a huge fan base in the Midwest. In just one year they have sold over 3000 copies of their first CD, "The Last Resort." Mark Guarino, rock critic for the Chicago Daily Herald, says this about Carey, "It's a rare surprise when a bright songwriter like Tom Carey is right here under our noses. (His) imagery and drama could stand alongside (John) Hiatt's best work." Check the website to order your copy of "The Last Resort" today!! Click the logo above to visit the Tom Carey website or e-mail Tom Carey at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE TOUCANS Seattle, WA **************

The Toucans, based in tropical Seattle, have been playing Pan around the Pacific Northwest for over 10 years, and there's no end in sight! Their high-energy Caribbean calypso, Jamaican reggae, and popular rhythms and eclectic yet ever tasteful musical sensibilities will get your body moving and your spirit soaring! The Toucans are a dynamic four-piece steel band, and they travel all over the Northwest in a spotless white van, always looking for fun, adventure, and that next bowl of potato salad. Over the years, the Toucans have made loads of friends, buckets of great music, all kinds of crazy scenes, and even a mortal enemy or two. For a sonic taste of the Toucans at their most experimental, check out their web site today!! Click the logo above to visit the Toucans website or e-mail The Toucans at: [email protected] for booking information.

TROPICAL DENNY Austin, TX **************

Tropical Denny is one of those guys with an affection for the water who really seem to enjoy life. He has no qualms about admitting that in many ways his lifestyle is patterned after that of Jimmy Buffett - he lives on a houseboat in Austin, Texas and sings songs about the tropics, sailing, and drinking tequila. His music is somewhat like that Buffett, or perhaps Steve Goodman. Folk-based acoustic guitar strumming and picking, with a little caribbean influence and story-telling lyrics. Most of the songs on the CD "Music to Beach About" are very positive and fun-loving; some a little romantic like the ballad "Sailing at Midnight". Some of his tunes, such as "See You Soon" get into a rhythmic groove, and if you close your eyes and listen to Denny sing 'city life ain't no life for a tropical man' you can almost slip away to a white sand beach, if only for 3 or 4 minutes. All of the songs are simply arranged, and with an acoustic rhythm guitar and an occasional acoustic lead lending the perfect self-accompaniment to the stories. I'd love to hear some of them done by a reggae band though. It just seems right. On 'Tequila Talking' Denny gives one of his more Buffett-like performances, as he talks about how "it was the tequila talking...Jose Cuervo you took a bite out of me". Some nice lead breaks between lines throughout the song. These are the kind of songs that you want to listen to when you're in a good mood; relaxed but ready for a fun time. No wonder Denny is so popular around the waterholes in Texas! Influenced by the words and music of the likes of John Prine, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley and the legendary Guy Clark, Tropical Denny is a blend of folk, blues and reggae that's right off the beach sunsets of the Texas Gulf......It's a guitar on the beach at night with the surf and sea as the back-up band. Click the photo above to visit the Tropical Denny website or e-mail Tropical Denny at: [email protected] for booking information.

TROPICAL SOUL Lancaster, PA **************

~~~~~~~~~ Boats, Bars, Beaches and Buffett ~~~~~~~~~ Come out and see Tropical Soul for a night of great entertainment. Let the guys take you on a musical journey to Key West, the Caribbean, and all points south. They perform a wide variety of summertime tunes, specializing in Jimmy Buffett music and songs that take you back to the islands. The much anticipted release, entitled "Tropical Soul," is now available. The CD is produced by R. Scott Bryan, Peter Mayer Group percussionist and formerly of the Sheryl Crow Band. Scott also performs on a variety of instruments and sings backup vocals. There is a song on the CD written by Coral Reefer Band member, Tina Gullickson, entitled Mango Tango. Click the album cover above to visit the Tropical Soul website or e-mail Susan McCaughey at: [email protected] for booking information.

THE TROPICAL STEAL BAND Ocean Springs, MS **************

Since their inception in 1987, The Tropical Steal Band, featuring the talents of David Waugh and Thomas Edwards, has been one of the most popular bands on the Gulf Coast. The Tropical Steal Band has released two CD�s of their music, the most recent being a 13 song collection titled �Biloxi Sunset.� Always prompt, courteous, and professional, they have been performing their lively mix of steel drum, Island, Latin, Reggae, pop and jazz music at The Isle Of Capri Casino and Resort in Biloxi, MS, since it opened on August 1st, 1992, and were featured in their first two television commercials. Besides keeping the busy schedule at this casino resort, the band has performed at many hundreds of private, corporate and public functions throughout the Southeastern United States. The Tropical Steal Band has also shared the stage with such acts as The Little River Band, Alabama, Bo Diddley, Gary Puckett, Toby Keith, Rhythm & Rain, and Kansas, just to name a few! With up-to-date, professional PA gear and computer backup, they have the highest quality sound, whether the setting is intimate or an outdoor concert, so you can book The Tropical Steal Band with the confidence that they will contribute to making your next function a huge success!! Click the logo above to visit the Tropical Steal Band website or e-mail David Waugh at: [email protected] for booking information.

BRIAN TURNER Jacksonville, FL **************

BRIAN TURNER and the SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS bring the party atmosphere of Duval street to you! This Jacksonville-based quartet plays a wide variety of music, ranging from 50's to current hits to tropical novelties. The key to the show is FUN... audience participation is not just limited to dancing... the crowds often find themselves in a limbo contest, a conga line, or on stage serving as backup dancers or percussionists! All you need to do is mix a batch of enthusiasm with the influences of Jimmy Buffett, �Weird Al,� the Barefoot Man, Jimmy Buffett, Ed Cotton, Jimmy Buffett, Dave Barry, Carl Hiaason, the great singers of the 50�s and 60�s, Garth Brooks (live) and probably Jimmy Buffett. Throw in a few plastic fruit shakers, an Ovation 12-string, and maybe a shot of tequila, and you have the entertainment gumbo that is a Brian Turner Show. Stir well and enjoy! Click the logo above to visit the Brian Turner website or e-mail Brian Turner at: [email protected] for booking information.

VERTICAL SMILE Atlanta, GA **************

Many an unfortunate soul who has wandered into a party, bar, or house of ill repute where we are playing has asked: "Who is Vertical Smile?" (Well, actually, they seldom use those words). Vertical Smile is Jerry McCollum, Jeff Pike, and Charles McDonald, a trio of guitarists, singers, keyboardists, percussionists, MIDI programmers, and general troublemakers that combine musicianship with a strong sense of fun and a huge repertoire of classic rock, oldies, ballads and originals. Jeff, Jerry, and Chaz ("Dr. Rhythm") crawl into their caves like hermits and emerge with their own MIDI accompaniment, played, sequenced and recorded in their home studios. Vertical Smile's forte (see, a musical term) is fun, and their semi-brilliant song parodies and self-indulgent stage antics have made them a must-see act for a nationwide group of derelicts. And, despite popular demand, Jeff and Jerry announce the debut Vertical Smile CD--"Pelvic Associates." The musical companion to "The Jeff and Jerry Show" found on the Vertical Smile Web Page (http://vrtclsmile.home.mindspring.com) is a CD of "parody comedy rock" containing non-famous parodies of Jimmy Buffett, The Beatles, Billy Joel and Fleetwood Mac songs. It also showcases Greg "Fingers" Taylor (the longtime harmonica player for Jimmy Buffett) on two cuts. Click the album cover above to visit the Vertical Smile website or e-mail Jeff Pike at: [email protected] for booking information.

JERRY JEFF WALKER Austin, TX **************

"It�s country music from another country." That�s how Jerry Jeff Walker describes the music on "Cowboy Boots & Bathin� Suits," the Texas singer-songwriter�s 28th album, and the tenth release on his own independent label, Tried & True Music. For this album, Walker (who has long championed remote recording locations, from the Texas Hill Country hamlet of Luckenbach to the stage of The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia) transported his entire band down to Ambergris Caye, an island off the coast of the Central American country of Belize. Since first visiting Belize five years ago, Walker and his wife/manager Susan have talked about setting a recording project in that country. The idea was to translate some of that beautiful country�s natural splendor and tropical langour into a fun, drive-with-the-top-down Jerry Jeff album. Jerry Jeff and the band returned to Austin with a grab bag of songs that includes new Jerry Jeff originals ("Come Away To Belize With Me" and the title track), and a host of intriguing covers, including a revelatory re-working of the traditional "Sloop John B.," a country-rock rave-up of Robert Parker�s New Orleans dance classic, "Barefootin�," a medley of songs by reclusive songwriter Fred Neil, and a tune by Jerry Jeff�s longtime songwriting compa�ero, Guy Clark. Resident San Pedro songwriter Dennis Wolfe also contributed a tongue-in-cheek look at expatriates, "Just Another Gringo In Belize." Click the logo above to visit the Jerry Jeff Walker website or e-mail Susan Walker at: [email protected] for booking information.

T. SCOTT WALKER Sorrento, FL **************

This journeyman troubador has appeared in venues all over Florida and now is the Head ParrotHead singer on the party porch at Margaritaville Cafe in Orlando. Walker's first CD, "Cruz Control" is chocked full of original tunes and is available at his website. In the meantime, Scott's long-awaited follow-up CD, "Thank God For Palm Trees," is in the can and is coming soon!! Click the album cover above to visit the T. Scott Walker website or e-mail T. Scott Walker at: [email protected] for booking information.

T.J. WALSH & COCONUT CABARET Hilton Head, SC **************

T.J. Walsh has been involved in the business of entertainment nearly all of his life. Begining in 1965 with Hang On Sloopy and continuing on thru today's Margaritaville and "I Wanna Be Like Jimmy Buffett," TJ has performed music for over 35 years. He has had the honor of sharing the stage with such notables as George Burns, Fabian, Dennis Yost of the Classics Four, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Monkeys, George Straight, Willie Nelson, Dolly Pardon, Danny and the Juniors, The Beach Boys, Sam the Sham and many more. He has hosted rock and roll radio as well as country and appeared with featured guests Barry Gordy, Dick Clark, James Mitchner, Captain Kangaroo and the list goes on. Walsh has performed MC duties hosting the Budwiser Beach Music Festival, AFMA Convention 2000, and was the acting Voice of Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. He has also performed in television in Dallas, Houston, Tulsa, San Antonio and won the BEST OF DALLAS award in the mid 80's. A winner of numerous ADDY awards for excellence in advertising, T.J. considers the BEST OF DALLAS award his highest award because it was determined by viewers and not industry people. T.J.'s new show is a Jimmy Buffett Tribute show titled "The Coconut Cabaret," under the sponsorship of Heinz and Margaritaville Tequila's local distributer for Myrtle Beach, SC, and is definitely not to be missed !!!! T.J. Walsh has just signed a five year contract with Ripete Records, who plan to release his hit "I Wanna Be Like Jimmy Buffett" this spring. TJ is the consumate professional and you can be sure he can and will deliver to your audience. Click the logo above to visit the T.J. Walsh website or e-mail T.J. Walsh at: [email protected] for booking information.

TOM WATT "The Buffett Man" Pittsburgh, PA **************

If you've been to the islands, you know that even before you get back home, you're already anticipating your next visit to paradise. And when you go to one of Jimmy's concerts, you want to go to more of them next year. WELL, Parrot Heads, Coral Reefers and Fruitcakes at large: YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT ! Tom can take care of those withdrawal pains. He sounds AND looks so much like Jimmy that it's almost like being there for real, AND you can have your own Buffett concert RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE, not miles away, so you won't need a plane or a boat or a train or a hotel, or a stadium. So, if you're still craving a huge hunk of meat on a big warm bun, if you've got fins to the port and starboard, if you're longing for those little latitudes and trade wind attitudes, if you've blown out your last flip flop and your blender's empty, call for Tom Watt, locally known as the Buffett Man, for the complete dosage of Jimmy's best music. Click the photo above to visit the Tom Watt website or e-mail Tom Watt at: [email protected] for booking information.

BILL WHARTON "The Sauce Boss" Monticello, FL **************

What does Jimmy Buffett, The Food Network, Dan Ackroyd and Jonathan Demme have in common? What is the nexus of these disparate synchronicities? Has the cosmos gone completely bonkers? Yes it has. The connecting point of these people is the Sauce Boss--Bill Wharton. Jimmy Buffett writes in his song "I Will Play for Gumbo"--"The Sauce Boss does his cooking onstage, stirring and a singing for his nightly wage, sweatin and a frettin from his head to his toe, playing and swaying with the gumbo, praying and buffeting with the gumbo." The Food Network's "Extreme Cuisine" series is running a feature on the Sauce Boss, Dan Ackroyd featured "All Round Man" from Bill Wharton's "Recipes" CD (1999 Burning Disk Records) as Blues Breaker of the week 11/23/99. Academy-award-winning director Jonathan Demme featured Wharton's anthem "Let the Big Dog Eat" in his film "Something Wild". Bill "The Sauce Boss" Wharton is no longer a best kept secret. After serving up his own fiercely original blues and gumbo together for over 10 years, the word is out. During his musical performances/cooking demonstrations, he and his band the Ingredients have cooked and served-up over 70,000 bowls of gumbo, all served at no cost--that's a lot of free food. No wonder everyone is talking about the Sauce Boss and visiting his very popular, award-winning website at SAUCEBOSS.COM Wharton's "Recipes" Enhanced CD is the multimedia experience of a lifetime . . .(get this!) It's Bill Wharton's new CD-Rom cookbook/blues album, with a culinary travelogue and gumbo video, interfaced with the Sauce Boss website and all on a single disc. No wonder the shoppers on Amazon.com have held "Recipes" in the top of their Blues Emerging Artists charts since July 1999. So why has the Sauce Boss embarked in this crazy gumbo crusade? What's the message in his madness? It's a totally inclusive message for the new millenium: "Let's share our music and have a meal together, and watch the social barriers melt away." It's world beat from way down South. This is the Sauce Boss. Click the photo above to visit the Bill Wharton website or e-mail Ruth Wharton at: [email protected] for booking information.

JAMES WHITE "Sunny Jim" Lyford, TX **************

From ballads to fun loving, upbeat soca tunes, James White's original songs tell the story of life on a Caribbean Island. The experience continues to be a wellspring of inspiration, and in deference to the Caribbean influences around him, James has taught himself to play the steel drum, which he uses to augment his acoustic guitar and MIDI "Invisible Band." In addition to his own original songs, Sunny Jim's repertoire includes traditional Caribbean tunes, and the musical influence of such artists as Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Paul Simon and Jerry Jeff Walker. To quote his "Life in the Laid Back Lane," Sunny Jim is "living what he loves and loving what he lives," and he has his dad Floyd to thank for that. When James was a 9-year old in San Antonio, Texas, Floyd brought home a cheap guitar. The youngster started fooling around with it, and the rest is history. Today, his father is one of Sunny Jim's biggest fans, and he no longer asks the question, "When are you going to get a real job?" Click the logo above to visit the James White website or e-mail Sunny Jim at: [email protected] for booking information.

GARRATT WILKIN & THE PARROTHEADS Sacramento, SC **************

Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads � A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, was formed in Northern California with some great local musicians. They found themselves singing more Jimmy Buffett songs in their local performances, by sheer popular demand. Garratt was approached by a gentleman who asked if he could perform a show singing only Buffett songs. As they say in show business, �The rest is history.� Garrat Wilkin and the Parrotheads have headlined fairs and festivals from Lincoln, Nebraska through out Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. Their popularity is expanding to all the states. Garratt says, �Traveling with the Parrotheads is a great way to meet Jimmy Buffett fans, �Parrot Heads�. We get such a kick performing for fans who become just as much a part of the show as we are.� They are also looking forward to performing with such great bands as �Los Lobos� and �Pablo Cruz� in the spring and summer of 2001. Garratt has been inspired by Jimmy�s music since he started performing at age sixteen. He has written a song which is dedicated to Jimmy Buffett and his fans titled , �Gumbo Rock Pirate� which will be available on his CD, coming in late spring 2001. Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads are a favorite of the Sierra Sea Dogz PHC��Catch them at a venue near you today!! Click the logo above to visit the Garratt Wilkin website or e-mail Linda Russo at: [email protected] for booking information.

JESSE WINCHESTER Memphis, TN **************

Jesse Winchester was the world's most prominent Vietnam War draft evader, though his reknown came from a body of rye, closely observed songs. After growing up in Memphis, Winchester received his draft notice in 1967 and moved to Montreal rather than serve in the military. In 1969, he met Robbie Robertson of The Band, who helped launch his recording career. In the same way that James Taylor's history of mental instability and drug abuse served as a subtext for his early music, Winchester's exile lent real-life poignancy to his music. Despite critical acclaim, his inability to tour the U.S. prevented him from taking his place among the major singer/songwriters of the early 70s, but he made a series of five impressive albums before President Jimmy Carter instituted an amnesty that finally allowed him to play in his homeland. A number of Winchester's songs were recorded by Jimmy Buffett, including "Biloxi" and "Defying Gravity." Listen closely to Jesse Winchester....truly the finest singer/songwriter you've never heard!!! Click the album cover above to visit the Jesse Winchester website or e-mail Jesse Winchester at: [email protected] for booking information.

WORTHINGTON STATION Charlotte, NC **************

Worthington Station is Russell Ruckterstuhl and Kevin Loop, an acoustic duo from Charlotte, North Carolina. They have been playing together for four years and specialize in a variety of covers of everyone�s favorite Jimmy Buffett, Grateful Dead and blues songs, along with a few of their own offbeat originals. With a song list of over 100 songs, they stand a good chance of knowing your requests. "Worthington Station is a trip back in time to an era that first brought Jimmy Buffett to the ears of ParrotHeads everywhere. The duo, from Charlotte, NC, had the pre-concert crowd at Boardwalk Billy's singin' their hearts out back on June 1st. Whatever you do, don't miss Russ and Kevin...." Bob Robinson, President Sandlapper Parrothead Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Click the logo above to visit the Worthington Station website or e-mail Russell Ruckterstuhl at: [email protected] for booking information.

 

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