JIMMY BUFFETT’S ‘SECOND WIND’ BLOWS INTO KEY WEST

a man playing a guitar and singing into a microphone
The man, the myth, the legend: Jimmy Buffett thrills Key West audiences in 2023. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

Unless you were living under a rock instead of “on the rock,” you’re fully aware that Jimmy Buffett was in Key West last week, performing four shows and giving local residents plenty of face time and photo opportunities around town.

Rams Head Presents coordinated the two shows, Feb. 9 and 11, at the Key West Amphitheater as well as two intimate shows at the Key West Theater.

The Southernmost City was added as a stop on Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band’s  Second Wind Tour.

Social media exploded last week, with show photos, favorite song lyrics and sightings around town.

The Second Wind Tour name is based on the band’s 1976 song, “Kick It in Second Wind,” from their Havana Daydreamin’ album.“So won’t you kick it in second wind /  We got two more hours to go / Is there any more hope of scoring any more coke /  And we’ve still got to do another show.”

Michael Utley on keyboards with the Coral Reefer Band in Key West. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly
Vocalist Nadirah Shakoor performs with Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band Feb. 9 at the Key West Amphitheater. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at the Key West Amphitheater. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly
Mandy Miles
Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. "Local news is crucial," she says. "It informs and connects a community. It prompts conversation. It gets people involved, holds people accountable. The Keys Weekly takes its responsibility seriously. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. We respect our readers. We question our leaders. We believe in the Florida Keys community. And we like to have a good time." Mandy's married to a saintly — and handy — fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else.