Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band played by the Atlantic Ocean at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater last night and I must say, I did not hate it. I’ve never been a fan of Buffett’s novelty songs about sun, surf, and tequila but last night at the beach I finally got a feel for the Parrothead community and the tailgate party that precedes the show proper.

The weather cooperated for a glorious sun filled day in the Jones Beach parking lots that started to fill up in the early morning causing “late comers” arriving two hours before showtime to walk a good distance to the concert.

Jimmy Buffett and band hit the stage at 8:15 and played many of the most popular songs in the first hour. 

A highlight of the show was a tribute to Glenn Frey during a bluegrass segment that included a nice take on the Eagles classic “Take It Easy”.

I would not want to live there but this night in margaritaville was an enjoyable end of summer jaunt.

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Rock on!

GQ