Bchbound
2004-04-01 14:00:06 UTC
The Coral Reefer Band, which has more or less consisted of the same
members
for the past 15 years, will undergo a major shake up for Jimmy's "License
to
Chill" Tour this summer.
Jimmy Buffett praised all of the members and went as far to say that they
are the best group of musicians that he ever toured with. However, he
felt
like he's been coasting (pardon the pun) for a while and cited a need do
something drastic to get the creative juices flowing again.
For the first time, Jimmy acknowledged publicly that he'll probably only
tour for the next year or two. He wanted to try get back to an earlier
sound with a "leaner & meaner" band that rocks. "I want to go out on my
own
terms. I never had more fun than I did in the late '70's. I realize that
you can never go home again, but my goal is to try and recapture the
level
of energy and excitement that was associated with my shows back around
the
time that we recorded "You Had To Be There".
With the exception of Mr. Utley and Ralph MacDonald, the Coral Reefer
Band
will be totally different when Jimmy hits the road later this month.
Peter
& Jim Mayer, Roger Guth, Robert Greenidge, the Reeferettes and the horn
section are all out.
Gone too will be the elaborate stage sets that have become customary over
the past decade or so. Jimmy has stated that the music will be priority
one.
While the complete make-up of the band has not yet been decided, one
thing
is certain, Fingers is returning.
Several of the musicians who worked in the studio with Jimmy on his new
cd
will also be joining him on the road including Sonny Landreth and Will
Kimbrough.
Jimmy realizes that not seeing those same familar faces on stage might be
unsettling for fans. However, he reminded them that early on, the
members
of the Coral Reefer Band changed almost from year to year.
He's sure that once the lights go down and the new Coral Reefer Band get
going, the audience will be won over in short order.
Jimmy also had a special message for his fans...
April Fools
Could not resist,
Bchbound
members
for the past 15 years, will undergo a major shake up for Jimmy's "License
to
Chill" Tour this summer.
Jimmy Buffett praised all of the members and went as far to say that they
are the best group of musicians that he ever toured with. However, he
felt
like he's been coasting (pardon the pun) for a while and cited a need do
something drastic to get the creative juices flowing again.
For the first time, Jimmy acknowledged publicly that he'll probably only
tour for the next year or two. He wanted to try get back to an earlier
sound with a "leaner & meaner" band that rocks. "I want to go out on my
own
terms. I never had more fun than I did in the late '70's. I realize that
you can never go home again, but my goal is to try and recapture the
level
of energy and excitement that was associated with my shows back around
the
time that we recorded "You Had To Be There".
With the exception of Mr. Utley and Ralph MacDonald, the Coral Reefer
Band
will be totally different when Jimmy hits the road later this month.
Peter
& Jim Mayer, Roger Guth, Robert Greenidge, the Reeferettes and the horn
section are all out.
Gone too will be the elaborate stage sets that have become customary over
the past decade or so. Jimmy has stated that the music will be priority
one.
While the complete make-up of the band has not yet been decided, one
thing
is certain, Fingers is returning.
Several of the musicians who worked in the studio with Jimmy on his new
cd
will also be joining him on the road including Sonny Landreth and Will
Kimbrough.
Jimmy realizes that not seeing those same familar faces on stage might be
unsettling for fans. However, he reminded them that early on, the
members
of the Coral Reefer Band changed almost from year to year.
He's sure that once the lights go down and the new Coral Reefer Band get
going, the audience will be won over in short order.
Jimmy also had a special message for his fans...
April Fools
Could not resist,
Bchbound