Jimmy Buffett sets BOK Center concert
By JERRY WOFFORD World Scene Writer on Sep 18, 2013, at 4:03 PM Updated on 9/18/13 at 4:08 PM
Jimmy Buffett performs with his Coral Reefer Band on the NBC "Today" television program back in 2006. AP Photo
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“I am thrilled and honored that so many of George’s friends are coming to what would have been his last concert, but is not a fitting tribute,” says Nancy Jones, the country music legend’s widow, in a news release. “George loved these artists and before passing had actually wrote letters to almost all of them.”
While performing in her home state of Texas over the weekend, the Grammy winner confirmed on Facebook that she is opening a second Pink Pistol location in her hometown of Lindale.
Attention Parrotheads: Jimmy Buffett is headed to Tulsa.
The BOK Center announced Wednesday that the legendary king of relaxation would perform Dec. 5 at the venue. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 28. Further ticket details have not been announced.
Buffett’s songs have become the soundtrack for island getaways with songs like “Margaritaville,” “Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude,” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
Buffett’s style combines some elements of country and folk music with themes of the ocean and beach escapes. Buffett has released 27 studio albums since 1970. His most recent album, “Songs From St. Somewhere,” was released in August and was his first studio album since 2009.
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation announced in March that it would expand the River Spirit Casino along the Arkansas River in Tulsa to include Buffett’s Margaritaville brand, including a 22-story hotel complex, new casino, restaurant, pool area and more.
At the time of the expansion announcement, Buffett said in a press release that he looked forward “to getting back to Tulsa and playing there again real soon.”
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“I am thrilled and honored that so many of George’s friends are coming to what would have been his last concert, but is not a fitting tribute,” says Nancy Jones, the country music legend’s widow, in a news release. “George loved these artists and before passing had actually wrote letters to almost all of them.”
While performing in her home state of Texas over the weekend, the Grammy winner confirmed on Facebook that she is opening a second Pink Pistol location in her hometown of Lindale.
