Jimmy Buffett Sings in Indianapolis While Lulu Buffett Serves Up Fun and Food in Gulf Shores, Alabama

JIMMY BUFFETT AND THE CORAL REEFER BAND

"Songs from St. Somewhere" Tour 2013

Thursday - June 27 - 8 pm

In a 2013 summer concert lineup heavy in country artists, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band is one of few standing out at Klipsch Music Center for alternate options. For one performance, Buffett will take the stage, Thursday, June 27, as part of his “Songs From St. Somewhere” Tour 2013.

The artist will be back in the studio to record a new album, tentatively titled "Songs from St. Somewhere," to be released on Mailboat Records. Last summer the Margaritaville singer-songwriter released a new CD/DVD on Mailboat Records called "Welcome To Fin City," which was recorded during two Las Vegas concerts.
Having not been to a Buffett concert as of this date, my curiosity is piqued. Perhaps mostly because others crow about the fun and I dined at his sister's restaurant recently in Gulf Shores, AL. Fans may have known the touring party guy has a sister, but it was news to me.

The happening spot, called Lulu's, (www.LuluBuffett.com) is a restaurant, live music venue, gift shop and bar all rolled into one, giant party-atmosphere adult and child play land of sorts. Although I attempt to keep an open mind when reviewing all the various restaurants I review, patterns do form and generally tourist town food offerings are not the strongest point at "fun palaces." However...Lulu's is one of the exceptions. In fact, the food was outright phenomenal rising high above expectations.

What's the best food to order from the menu?

Easy ~ seafood. You are in a Gulf Shores beach town after all.

First off, a must-try are crab claws. They are fresh, blue claws and you will want them fried.

Yes, fried ~ you're on vacation and calories don't count, right? Besides, and you can trust me on this one, you will be in the Gulf's water swimming, kayaking and playing so much you will absolutely burn off any calories you might accidentally pick up. This is the first travel-writing trip ever where I arrived home weighing less than before I went ~ by four pounds, to be exact. Also get the oysters (fried) and the fried green tomatoes.

One other must-get... smoked tuna dip served with various dippers. Once you try smoked tuna dip, you will look for it on menus all over town.

Lulu's exemplifies the very essence of Gulf Shores attitude, which is: Have fun! Whether playing sand volleyball, hollering at friends sitting nearby or dancing the night away to the live music entertainment, it is difficult to not let the waves of happiness and relaxation wash right over you, sweeping your troubles right on out with the tide.

Having visited his sister's jumping joint, it is only fitting to now visit the one who started the whole idea that hanging out and having fun past the age of 30 is perfectly okay. If I make Jimmy Buffett's concert, you will be able to catch the review right back here.

Tickets: Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, (800) 745-3000.
Buffett images: Provided by Klipsch
Lulu's images: Izzy Evans & Elizabeth J. Musgrave
Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com and catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC. Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, www.BroadwayWorld.com, an in print. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Klipsch Summer Concert Series 2012 Continues

Indianapolis, IN (June 26, 2012) Klipsch Music Center is nestled on 228 acres of land in Noblesville, located outside of Indianapolis in Hamilton County. The venue has hosted a wide variety of leading popular artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Coldplay to Metallica to the recent appearance of Elton John and countless others since it opened in 1989.

Klipsch Summer Concert Series 2012

Phish – June 28 & 29

Toby Keith w/ Brantley Gilbert – June 30

Zac Brown Band – July 7

Vans Warped Tour – July 10

Rockstar Mayhem Festival – July 15

Iron Maiden w/ Alice Cooper – July 19

Nickelback w/ Bush, more – July 21

Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller – July 28

Big Time Rush w/ Cody Simpson, more – July 29

Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band – July 31

Def Leppard & Poison w/ Lita Ford – August 24

Linkin Park & Incubus – August 25

*Rascal Flatts – August 31

KISS & Motley Crue – September 1

Kelly Clarkson & The Fray – September 2

Jason Mraz – September 14

*Jason Aldean – September 15

*Shows not yet on sale; but are part of the Modern Trailer Sales Country Megaticket. General public on sales tba.

For tickets, directions, and details, visit LiveNation.com.

Top 4 Summer Value For Fans In 2012 Includes:

1. $4.00 12 oz. Domestic Draft Beer.
2. 4-Packs of Concert Tickets. Value pack of 4 tickets for the price of 3 at select shows..
3. Concessions: Value Combination Meals. Fan favorite value meals which include a choice of a
cheeseburger, hot dog or chicken tenders, with fries and a soda for a discounted combination price.
Refillable Souvenir Fountain Drink. Live Nation is offering a 32 oz. souvenir fountain soda with a
free refill. Restaurant Quality Upgrades To Menu Items. Upgraded restaurant quality food items
include hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken tenders, corn dogs and more.
4. New Food Stations and Food Trucks. Local food trucks will serve food fans know and like from
the greater Indianapolis area.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, freelance feature writer, and an Indianapolis performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her newest column, Infused at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodandDrinkDigital.com and as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC. Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, www.BroadwayWorld.com, in M magazine and these newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter. Connect on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.