A Legendary Key West Performance — Jimmy Buffett with The Landsharks Band!
During a Landsharks concert in Key West, Florida, The Landsharks Band got the surprise of a lifetime when Jimmy Buffett himself, made an unannounced appearance. Just off of Duval Street, in front of what was essentially all of Key West, Buffett joined The Landsharks onstage for an impromptu performance.
The chemistry between Buffett and The Landsharks was immediate — they had such a blast that Buffett hired them “on the spot” to be the house band at Margaritaville. In a Radio Margaritaville interview with founding on-air personality Steve Huntington, Buffett praised The Landsharks, saying:
“They are great showmen. They really are. They entertain an audience. That’s what I love about that band.”
-Jimmy Buffett
After several more surprise jams with The Landsharks at Margaritaville, Buffett shared more admiration for the group:
“The funny thing about The Landsharks is they knew the songs better than I did.”-Jimmy Buffett
This unexpected collaboration marked the start of a lasting relationship between The Landsharks and The Parrothead world. They went on to perform at Margaritaville venues and Buffett Tribute events, everywhere, becoming closely tied to Buffett’s tropical rock legacy, and The Tropical Rock music scene. The Landsharks perform for audiences, worldwide, in Jimmy Buffett’s honor. ….and in the words of Jimmy Buffett, they’re “Keeping The Party Going!”
THE LANDSHARKS
Known for their vibrant energy, top-shelf musicianship, and historic performances alongside legends like Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley’s Wailers, and many more, The Landsharks are one of the most popular Beach Bands in the world.
THE LANDSHARKS
……are a part of Beach Music History. This authentic beach band has done it all, including performing with Jimmy Buffett (as the house band at Margaritaville). They’ve also opened up for The Beach Boys in concert including a legendary performance at The First Flight Centennial Celebration. They’ve performed for Rita Marley, at the grand opening of Bob Marley’s Bar and Restaurant. They’ve even play led at The Super Bowl.
LANDSHARKS CONCERTS
A Landsharks concert is high-energy and loaded with fun, interaction, audience participation, and top notch musicianship.
The LandSharks have played at concerts with many major artists, including Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley’s Wailers, Alan Jackson, Blood Sweat and Tears, Hootie and The Blowfish’s Darius Rucker, Inner Circle, Patti LaBelle, Jake Owen, Club Trini, Peter Mayer, Brendan Mayer, Will Kimbrough, Nadirah Shakoor, Doyle Grisham, John Lovel, Roger Bartlett, T.C Mitchell, War, Kevin Bacon and The Bacon Brothers Band, and many more!
They’ve played at events everywhere, including hundreds of concerts at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, NBC Television, ABC Television, Major League Baseball, and more. The Landsharks have even played The Super Bowl several times for NBC Television, The NFL Players Alumni association, and more.
HISTORY OF THE LANDSHARKS
It started in Key West. The Landsharks were playing a concert on the street in downtown Key West, when Jimmy Buffett asked if he could join the band onstage, and play a few songs. That Key West Green Street performance has become legendary, and Buffett hired the Landsharks “on the spot”, to be the house band at Margaritaville, where they performed for several years. During that time, it was not uncommon for Jimmy Buffett to show up and then jump up on the stage and play with The Landsharks, and “bring the house down!”…..Were YOU there?
