The Jimmy Buffett Concert Handbook: The Unauthorized Guide

by Elizabeth Encarnacion, John Encarnacion

Over the years, Jimmy Buffett’s yearly concert tours have evolved into beach-themed extravaganzas. But as any true Buffett fan knows, to fully experience the fun you have to plunge into the pre-concert tailgate. This annual ritual can intimidate a newbie—and even die-hard “Parrotheads” need inspiration to make their parties stand out. That’s where this comprehensive handbook to all the great goings-on comes in. It’s got essential Parrothead information, from details about Buffett’s music to background on the band to stories behind some of his famous songs. You’ll learn how to dress for the show, how to decorate your car, the A-Z of tailgating tools, recipes for Buffett gourmet classics such as a Cheeseburger in Paradise and the perfect margarita, and much more!

Genres: Music

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2008

About the author

Elizabeth Encarnacion is an author and book editor who specializes in books for kids and teens. She is also the programming director for Spells Writing Lab, a non-profit writing and tutoring center for children based in North Philadelphia. She has written many books for children and adults, including Cat’s Cradle & Other Fabulous String Figures, The Jimmy Buffett Concert Handbook, The Girls’ Guide to Campfire Activities, 3-D Doodle Book & Kit, Fabulous Fun Foam Book & Kit, and a novelization of the classic TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. She also wrote the four-book Buildings at Work series and four titles in the My Little Chalkboard series.

Elizabeth started her publishing career as an editorial assistant at Simon & Schuster, where she moved up the ranks before moving to Philadelphia to launch the Running Press Kids imprint. While at RP Kids, she edited Christopher Wormell’s Teeth, Tails, & Tentacles, which was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book, and worked on the innovative teen book-online hybrid Cathy’s Book.

In 2006, she co-founded FlirtyGirl Productions, a book studio that specializes in creating cutting-edge, immersive teen entertainment. The Bradford Novels, a series of teen novels with extensive online content, was conceived and developed by Elizabeth for FlirtyGirl and was published by Simon Pulse.

Elizabeth lives in a Philadelphia row house with her husband and occasional co-author, John, and their mischievous dog, Dorsey.

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda entertaining for a Parrothead. I will pass it along to my brother for Christmas as I had intended.