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of a Sailor" to the builder. The tattoo in "Margaritaville" was, "But it's a real beauty, a Vineyard Haven cutie" In "Werewolves of London," he changed "Soho" to "Cambridge," and so on. This was VERY well received by the appreciative crowd.

Like I said before, Buffet spends the entire show smiling. He loves doing this. Other performers his age (59) have retired or just "phone in" a show for the money {cough} Rolling Stones {cough} but Jimmy Buffet does this because he loves it. He loves the fans, he loves to play. Man, does it show!

He said that he loves that people bring their kids to the show bout "Never considered myself a family band." He went on to explain this poised a real dilemma with the next song, "Get Drunk (and screw)," which he sang as "Get milk and Moo," "Get lunch in School," and finally used the real title. It was hilarious.

For "Desperation Samba,' Buffet spoke of the allure of "Trashy Mexican border towns" and added that, "Some of you will take Advil and go to work tomorrow, but some just might drive to a trashy Mexican town." The crows cheered and Buffet indicated it had really happened: "I've got postcards!"

Because of the rain and lightning, Buffet didn't take a break and continued to play 28 songs for almost three hours. I was choked up during the song, "Margaritaville" because it was my Dad's very favorite Jimmy Buffet song, and twice I yelled out, "This is for you, Dad!" It felt good. "Southern Cross" was phenomenal.

"Cheeseburger in Paradise," ditto.

(Jake and Robert Greenidge playing an acoustic Star Spangled Banner had the crowd singing the words. In-cred-ible)

I was very touched by Jimmy taking so much time afterward to shake hands with the crowd and sign autographs. I liked how much he talked to us during the show. This gig is clearly not "a job" for Jimmy Buffet.

Start to finish, the show was a joy. And despite the pricey tickets, we're going to make this party an annual event. I still have no intention of over-indulging and drinking to oblivion, but it would be nice to come earlier next year and cook steaks and people-watch and enjoy the fiesta.

I've always liked Jimmy Buffet, but last night's show converted me to Parrothead. See you at the party next year, Jimmy!

Set list: Singing in the Rain; Hot Hot Hot; Brown Eyed Girl; I Will Play for Gumbo; Pencil Thin Mustache; It's 5 O'clock Somewhere (w/Mac); Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit; Come Monday; Floridays; Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes; Nothing But a Breeze; dedicated to friend in Quebec; Cheeseburger in Paradise; Why Don't We Get Drunk; Party at the End of the World; One Particular Harbor; Peanut Butter Conspiracy; Star Spangled Banner (Jake and Robert Greenidge); The City (Mac); Knees of My Heart; Window on the World; Son of a Son of a Sailor; Coastal Confessions; Werewolves of London; Desperation Samba (Halloween in Tijuana); Dixie Chicken (Little Feat Cover); Volcano; Margaritaville

Video of tailgating in Mansfield that day.

First Encore: Fins; Southern Cross

Second Encore: A Pirate Looks at Forty (w/Mac and Jake)

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