Fins of the Valley

Here we are... in the Shenandoah Valley, in a tropical frame of mind

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Doyle & Michael Return

YOUR ValleyParrothead Club proudly presents:

CORAL REEFER DOYLE GRISHAM !!! With Michael Armstrong Key West Band’s vocalist/guitarist

Monday, November 16th @ 7:30pm Dukerz Sport Bar and Grill 243-R Neff Avenue ~ $7 cover
NOW !! Countdown to Monday. Doyle and Michael are looking forward to their return visit to the 'burg so PLEASE help pack the place for them !! Bring a friend or two or six! Club tickets for the JPJ show will be distributed there...… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on November 11, 2009 at 7:41pm — No Comments

McAnally CMA?

Mac McAnally had a surprise waiting for him after he performed with his friend Jimmy Buffett and Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart at the memorial service for legendary broadcaster Walter Cronkite in New York on Wednesday. Russ Corey, Staff Writer for the Times Daily writes To top off his day, McAnally was informed that he has been nominated for two Country Music Association Awards, including Musician of the Year for the second year in a row. He won the award in 2008. In typical laid-back Ma… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on September 12, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Partying with purpose for the Susan G Koman Fund

Members phlocked into Dave's Taverna in Harrisonburg on March 5th to celebrate 4 years as the Shenandoah Valley's only Parrot Head Club. Coral Reefer Doyle Grisham and Key West Band's Michael Armstrong entertained a near-capacity crowd. In return, the club raised $1000 for the Susan G Koman for the Cure Foundation; a national organization for breast cancer awareness and research. This was Doyle's first visit to the Valley but certainly not his last. The membership would like to give a huge "F… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on June 23, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Buffet Guitar Auction

Alex Leist of the Paradise Charitable Foundation has announced that The Paradise Charitable Foundation will be auctioning off a hand made, one-of-a-kind, custom built Giltzow Guitar at this year's Meeting of the Minds Charity Auction. This year's Meeting of the Minds Guitar is being built and donated by Mike Giltzow of Giltzow Guitars. The Guitar has been Autographed by Jimmy Buffett and other Coral Reefers who plan to sign it during the Convention.

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Added by Phred Phlocker on June 18, 2009 at 9:09am — No Comments

FINS Collectables

You can't win them all! One loss means a big WIN for Fins of the Valley! You can see local FINS entry to the 2009 MOTM "Floridays" logo competition at the Parrot Heads in Paradise web site... at least the ones which didn't make it. The winner will not be unveiled until the actual event. But that loss is Fins of the Valley's WIN...… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on May 9, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

TropRock Music Awards

MOTM features our favorite Coral Reefers. On stage Thursday night, November 5th at the Casa Marina. Club Trini (Michael Utley & Robert Greenidge), Peter Mayer,… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on May 7, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

More MOTM News

How many Parrot Heads does it take to have a party??? Well... Actually only two with some GREAT Trop Rock music and a beer or two! BUT for the mere price of $75.00 per person, we're throwing a kick a** party in Key West for 4 days with all kinds of Trop Rock music, a street party, Little Feat, many of your favorite bands and band members coming as far as Trinidad (and also some new names this year). While you're at the party, you will be "Partying For A Purpose" for the MOTM Raffle, MOTM Blood… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on April 28, 2009 at 8:54pm — No Comments

MOTM Ramps up for '09

The 18th Annual Meeting Of The Minds 2009 "Floridays" is very excited to announce playing on a stage near you in Key West "Little Feat". "Little Feat" has been around since 1969. They are as American as apple pie and rock 'n roll with a little Dixie inflected funk boogie. In 1990 Jimmy Buffett introduced "Little Feat" to the Parrot Head Nation. This past year 2008 "Little Feat" released their latest CD "Join The Band", that featured Jimmy Buffett on "Time Loves A Hero". Th… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on April 2, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Surprise Concert

Island icon performs free concert ... Jimmy Buffett show makes Margaritaville employees VIPs "I don't give a s--- if you come to work tomorrow," he joked, saying he understood if they had hangovers on Friday. "I don't care what Sunshine says." Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett rolled out his musical road map of Key West and Stock Island during an unpublicized concert at Margaritaville Thursday night. Jimmy Buffett Actually Plays at a MargaritavilleContinue

Added by Phred Phlocker on February 14, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

PHINS to the WEST

It's that time again... The 6th Annual PHINS to the WEST You've heard about it on Margaritaville Radio, from phriends and in advertisements, the Premier West Coast meeting of Tropical Revealers is only 4 months away -- registration is now open. This year's event will be held on May 1-3, 2009 at the AVI Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. Providing a "Best value" event, you will see no price change in the registration. As in the past 2 years the cost per person will still be $ 225 (d… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on January 30, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Destination Hawaii

Buffett will be on Maui, Tues. Feb. 24 Donor tickets on sale this Thurs. Jan. 29 at 3pm EST http://www.mauiarts.org/feb09.html#JB ... or at the Waikiki Shell Sat. Feb. 28 Tickets on sale this Sat. Jan. 31 at 2pm EST.
With his first-ever venture in Hawaii, singer/songwriter/author Jimmy Buffett launches his latest dining and entertainment destination, Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber, in Waikiki on the island of Oahu. Located in the newly-… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on January 28, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Back to Detroit

Jimmy Buffett is headed back to metro Detroit. The popular tropical-rocker will play DTE Energy Music Theatre on Aug. 13, venue officials announced today. The local stop is part of the national Summerzcool Tour 2009 for Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band. Seats are $137.50 (pavilion) and $37.50 (lawn), and go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 31 through a variety of sources: Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster phone charge (800-745-3000), Palacenet.com and the Palace of Auburn Hills box office. This from… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on January 23, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

FINS on the JAMES

They sold out too fast last year -- so, get all your Parrot Head Phriends together to have the opportunity to join in the Phun!

Registration is now open for Parrot Head Club Members. This is the main fundraiser hosted by the Heart of Virginia Parrot Head Club and this year we will offer tickets to Parrot Head Club Members only now through February 20th.… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on January 19, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Parrot Heads Plunge

When most people hear the word charity, jumping into a swimming pool on New Year's Day is probably the last thing to cross their mind.

Parrot Heads collect donated coats, take plunge

By Jonathan Overstreet| Staff Writer It turns out that is not the case. This year, six members of the Parrot Heads of the Savannah River, a fan club for singer Jimmy Buffett, decided to make their annual Polar Bear Plunge a charitable event.… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on January 6, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

FLORIDAYS

Charlotte Skinner, Director Of Conventions for Parrot Heads in Paradise (PHIP) writes: The clock is ticking...we all will be saying farewell to 2008 and will be welcoming 2009. Hey Parrot Heads, Starting January 1st, 2009 there will be new and exciting happenings coming your way. I'm really excited about getting this "Party With A Purpose" on its way. On January 1st, 2009 the registration for "Floridays" the 18th Annual Meeting of the Minds, November 5th - Novem… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on January 1, 2009 at 9:42am — No Comments

Pirate at 62

Sometimes we let the "Tropical Frame of Mind" make us forget who Jimmy Buffett really is -- and, that's NOT a beach bumb or sailor. Perhaps "Pirate" really is a good description! ... as revealed by this article by NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, Associated Press, Jimmy Buffett, mogul of Margaritaville It's like the world's biggest beach party, hosted by the world's richest beach bum. The 15,000 fans packing the sold-out MGM Grand arena were enjoying the final concert of the season by Jimmy Buffe… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on January 1, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Buffett Greetings

From Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers What's up Parrotheads!!! Hope everyone out there is doing well. The Outer Banks Diary is up on Margaritaville.com -- Check out the new blog on Margaritaville.com about Jimmy's road trip down the east coast! (If you have a FaceBook account, you can become a "friend" of Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, and receive regular updates of what's going on in Jimmy's life! Cool!) Hope everyone is having a great holiday season!… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on December 22, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Buffett in Video Game

The American people have an important and historic decision to make this holiday season: Guitar Hero World Tour or Rock Band 2? Here's how it goes: Fork over about $180 at your local electronics store, and you get a large box. Inside are a drum kit and a guitar -- or, at least, video game controllers shaped as such -- along with a microphone and a game disc. Get a few friends together, and you can put together a fake rock band. Hit the right notes on the guitar controller and si… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on December 14, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Jimmy #9 on Top List

Jimmy pulls in #9 in the list of top concerts, ticket prices and dates for 2008. Nellie Carlen, Director of Ticket Administration, Parrot Heads in Paradise send this in ... Here is a list of the concerts from 2008, ticket prices and number of dates. Please note that Buffett is the lowest ticket price on this list. Avg. Selling North Amer.Tour Ticket Price & Dates 1. Madonna - $306 ... 28 2. Jonas Brothers - $153 ... 91 3. Bruce Springsteen - $191 ... 39 4. Bon Jovi - $217 ... 45 5… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on December 14, 2008 at 7:54pm — No Comments

Mac McAnally CMA winner

The guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer -- and longtime member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band -- just might look good with a jeweled headpiece ... Mac McAnally regards his CMA win with humor, humility The 2008 Countery Music Association Musician of the Year is the kind of guy who appreciates an offbeat question. Mac McAnally says he claims both Alabama and Mississippi as his home state. "I was born in Red Bay because that's where the closest doctor's office was," he says.… Continue

Added by Phred Phlocker on November 21, 2008 at 11:24am — No Comments

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As with most Parrot Head Clubs our primary goal is to have fun. We escape to Margaritaville every chance we get and we would like to invite you to jump on board. Our goal is to make smiles….and memories... and to leave things a little better than we found them.
Fins up !!

NOTE: Contact:
Fins of the Valley
7046 Ore Bank Rd.
Port Republic, VA 24471-2205
540.249.4169

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Fruitcakes: we got'em

NOTE: LIQUID ASSETS

The Sleeper

1/2 oz Absolut Vodka
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1/2 oz Margaritaville Tequila
1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Captain Morgan Rum
2 oz 7-Up
2 oz Sweet and Sour Mix

Pour all ingredients except the 7-Up into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes. Top with 7-Up and stir gently.

Tequila Zombie -

This drink is a simple and delicoius drink to try this New Year's.

1 shot Absolut Vodka
1 shot Jose Cuervo Tequila
1 splash of Creme de Menthe
1 shot Captain Morgan Rum
2 shots Grapefruit Juice
2 shots Orange Juice

Pour the alcohol in a cocktail shaker and shake. Next add the two juices and mix well. Strain over ice in a tall glass. Also, remember to use just a little Creme de Menthe, you do not need to use too much.

NOTE: FRUITCAKES
You know I was talking to my friend Desdemona the other day. She runs this space station and bake shop down near boomtown. She told me that human beings are flawed individuals. The cosmic bakers took us out of the oven a little too early -- and thats the reason were as crazy as we are.
And I believe it.



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