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Jimmy Buffett Coming to Verizon Arena

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR (News release) –  Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band return to Verizon Arena for a night of fin-tastic music and fun on Saturday, December 7th at 8 p.m. as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “Songs From St. Somewhere” Tour 2013.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 27th at 10 a.m. TICKET PRICES:  $48.50, $91.50 and $159 (Eight-ticket limit per customer). Tickets available at the Verizon Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience.

Bob Roux, the Co-President of North America Concerts at Live Nation Entertainment said, “We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to bring Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band back to Little Rock. Saturday night, December 7th is going to be a Christmas Party like none before it; Caribbean style at the Verizon Arena.”

“The Verizon Arena is thrilled to have Jimmy Buffett return to Arkansas,” said General Manager Michael Marion. “His last show was a true spectacle that had everyone wanting more. We look forward to the return of the Parrotheads and all their revelry, as well as an evening of great music. Saturday, December 7 will be a super fun night on the river and we hope everyone will join us.”

Jimmy recently released a new record, titled Songs From St. Somewhere, on Mailboat Records, which debuted at #4 on Billboard’s Top 200 albums the week of September 7th. The album, with 15 new songs plus a bonus track, was recorded this spring in various locales including Key West, Nashville, Miami, St. Barts and London. “Too Drunk To Karaoke”, the first single, is a duet with Toby Keith and the video was shot in Nashville. Jimmy has been performing this song, as well as “I Want To Go Back To Cartagena”, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Boat” and “Oldest Surfer On The Beach” on the current tour.