Adventures in Parrotdise, fronted by Barrie Cunningham, is the only Jimmy Buffett tribute show to play an indefinite engagement in a main showroom at a major Las Vegas hotel and casino, and is the first choice for major corporate events at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville-Las Vegas. Actual members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, including original duo partner and lead guitarist Roger Bartlett and “Bubbles Up” co-writer Will Kimbrough, regularly join Barrie on stage, which the Coral Reefers themselves call “the next best thing to being on stage with Jimmy.”
Jimmy Buffett built one of the most beloved and culturally iconic catalogs in modern music. The “world’s most famous beach bum” marketed his love of beaches, bars, boats, and ballads into a billion-dollar business, with bestselling albums, top-selling books, the Margaritaville Holdings empire of restaurants, stores, casinos, resorts, and cruise lines, and a fanbase, the Parrot Heads, that ranks among the most loyal in popular music. The catalog connects with virtually every demographic that responds to laid-back, tropical, lifestyle-driven music, from longtime Parrot Heads through younger audiences who came to the catalog through “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and the cultural footprint Jimmy left behind.
Adventures in Parrotdise goes beyond a standard tribute approach in three meaningful ways. First, the credentials: actual members of the Coral Reefer Band, Jimmy Buffett’s own band, regularly join Barrie Cunningham on stage for select shows. Roger Bartlett (Buffett’s original duo partner and lead guitar player), Will Kimbrough (Coral Reefer guitarist and co-writer of “Bubbles Up”), Doyle Grisham, Tom “TC” Mitchell, Amy Lee, and the late Greg “Fingers” Taylor have all joined Barrie’s band. No other Jimmy Buffett tribute in the country has anything close to that direct credential. Second, the Las Vegas residency: Adventures in Parrotdise is the only Jimmy Buffett tribute show to play an indefinite engagement in a main showroom at a major Las Vegas hotel and casino, and it is the first choice for major corporate events at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville-Las Vegas. Third, the corporate track record: the act is a top corporate show, with documented client engagements including Adobe, Motorola, PepsiCo, Canon, ConExpo-LV, Camber Pharmaceuticals, and Compass Bank.
The timing matters as well. Jimmy Buffett passed away on September 1, 2023, after a battle with Merkel cell carcinoma. The original Jimmy Buffett as a touring act is gone forever, and the Coral Reefer Band has performed only a limited number of tribute concerts since. A credentialed Buffett tribute like Adventures in Parrotdise, especially one where actual Coral Reefer Band members appear on stage, is now genuinely one of the only ways for Parrot Heads to experience this catalog performed live by musicians with that direct connection. For event organizers, that means less guesswork: this is a vetted, family-friendly, internationally toured headliner with verified Vegas-residency-grade credentials, real Coral Reefer Band participation, and a 35-plus year track record of headlining Buffett tributes in main showrooms around the world.
Adventures in Parrotdise is offered in two bookable formats, giving event organizers real flexibility to match the show to room size, budget, and production needs:
Adventures in Parrotdise is a proven fit for:
Adventures in Parrotdise performs the Jimmy Buffett songs audiences most want to hear, the “songs you know by heart,” plus Jimmy’s beloved collaborations and signature covers, all in an “all you can eat Buffett” musical tour through his career.
Adventures in Parrotdise, fronted by Barrie Cunningham, is a full-production tribute show dedicated to the music of Jimmy Buffett. Barrie has been performing Buffett’s music for almost as long as Buffett himself, has traveled many of the same roads, and has even played some of the same venues Jimmy played on his road to fortune and fame. The result is a musical tour that takes the show goer on what Barrie calls an “all you can eat Buffett.”
The credentials are unusually deep for any tribute act in any genre. Adventures in Parrotdise has been the only Buffett tribute at Legends in Concert, American Superstars, Superstars Live in Concert, and Stars in Concert in Europe since 1991, a 35-plus year run that no other Jimmy Buffett tribute approaches. Barrie has performed the show internationally including Japan, Russia, Hawaii, Canada, Australia, and Europe, plus an indefinite Vegas main-showroom residency that no other Buffett tribute has ever held. Most importantly, actual members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band have joined Barrie on stage for select shows: Roger Bartlett (original duo partner and lead guitar player), Will Kimbrough (Coral Reefer guitarist and co-writer of “Bubbles Up”), Doyle Grisham, Tom “TC” Mitchell, Amy Lee, and the late Greg “Fingers” Taylor. Mike Utley and Robert Greenidge may appear depending on the date and their schedule. The Coral Reefers themselves have called the show “the next best thing to being on stage with Jimmy.”
Adventures in Parrotdise is also a top corporate show with documented engagements at Adobe, Motorola, PepsiCo, Canon, ConExpo-LV, Camber Pharmaceuticals, Compass Bank, and many others. It is the first choice for major corporate events at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville-Las Vegas, where the Buffett brand itself selects the act for its top corporate programming. Barrie also fronts Hot August Nights, TSE’s featured Neil Diamond tribute, which makes him uniquely positioned for buyers wanting to program both icons in a multi-night or multi-stage festival package.
Jimmy Buffett tributes with real Coral Reefer Band credentials are rare, and Adventures in Parrotdise sits at the very top of the category. TSE Entertainment can also recommend other tropical, beach-rock, and lifestyle-music tribute options nationwide for buyers exploring alternatives.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success:
We have booked Jimmy Buffett and tropical tribute acts nationwide and internationally, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Adventures in Parrotdise is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing depends on the event date, location, routing, travel, show format (solo with tracks vs. full production with Coral Reefer Band guests), production requirements, and the overall scope of the engagement. The fastest way to get a real number is to request availability with your event details.
Popular dates can tighten up quickly, especially for peak summer fair and festival weekends, tropical-themed corporate programming, July 4th and patriotic dates, charity gala season, and high-demand corporate dates, so early inquiries usually create better artist and budget options.
Yes. Adventures in Parrotdise is a top corporate show, with documented engagements including Adobe, Motorola, PepsiCo, Canon, ConExpo-LV, Camber Pharmaceuticals, and Compass Bank. The act is the first choice for major corporate events at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville-Las Vegas and is regularly booked for theaters, casinos, fairs, festivals, wineries, weddings, and other special events.
Two things set Adventures in Parrotdise apart. First, actual members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band regularly join Barrie Cunningham on stage for select shows, including Roger Bartlett (Buffett’s original duo partner and lead guitar player), Will Kimbrough (Coral Reefer guitarist and co-writer of “Bubbles Up”), Doyle Grisham, Tom “TC” Mitchell, Amy Lee, and the late Greg “Fingers” Taylor. No other Buffett tribute in the country has this. Second, Adventures in Parrotdise is the only Jimmy Buffett tribute show to play an indefinite engagement in a main showroom at a major Las Vegas hotel and casino, with a 35-plus year run as the only Buffett tribute at Legends in Concert, American Superstars, Superstars Live, and Stars in Concert (Europe).
On select dates, yes. Coral Reefer Band guest appearances depend on the show, the booking format, and the Coral Reefer member’s availability. The full-production format with Coral Reefer guest members is bookable, but specific guest members and their availability are confirmed on a per-date basis. The solo and full-band formats without Coral Reefer guests are also bookable for buyers focused on a different budget or production scale.
Jimmy Buffett passed away on September 1, 2023, after a battle with Merkel cell carcinoma. The original Jimmy Buffett as a touring act is gone forever, and the Coral Reefer Band has performed only a limited number of tribute concerts since. A credentialed Buffett tribute like Adventures in Parrotdise, especially one where actual Coral Reefer Band members appear on stage, is now genuinely one of the only ways for Parrot Heads to experience this catalog performed live by musicians with that direct connection.
Jimmy Buffett’s catalog connects with Parrot Heads, longtime Buffett fans, beach and tropical lifestyle audiences, country-crossover fans (thanks to collaborations with Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band, and Martina McBride), multi-generational singalong crowds, and broad family-friendly programming. The show plays especially well at performing arts centers, casino showrooms, fairs, festivals, beachside venues, wineries, tropical-themed corporate events, and Parrot Head Club programming.
Yes. If Adventures in Parrotdise is unavailable or not the best fit for your event, TSE can recommend other vetted Jimmy Buffett and tropical / beach-rock tribute options based on budget, location, and event style.
Submit an inquiry with your event date, location, event type, and preferred show format (solo with tracks, full band, or full production with Coral Reefer Band guests), and TSE can help confirm availability and provide pricing guidance.
Check availability, get pricing, and let TSE match the right Jimmy Buffett tribute option for your event. Call 800-765-8203 or submit an entertainment request to get started.
