Key West, Fla., is hosting “Just a Few Friends, Key West,” a four-day tribute commemorating the third anniversary of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s passing. Held over Labor Day Weekend, the event is expected to draw fans from across the country to the island that shaped his music.
Taking place from August 29 through September 1, the festival will blend remembrance with revelry, inviting visitors to walk the same streets and bars he immortalized in song, and hear the musicians who once worked with him.
“This is about more than music,” said co-organizer Paul Menta. “We honor Jimmy’s memory by immersing people in the island he loved—the people, the history, the sunsets, the flavors. It’s a celebration of a way of life.”
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A highlight of the festival is Sunday’s Second Line Memorial Parade, a vibrant procession down Duval Street that ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a free “Party in the Park” concert featuring Coral Reefer Band vocalist Nadirah Shakoor and a stage full of Buffett’s musical friends. Evening concerts throughout the weekend include performances by former Coral Reefer guitarist Roger Bartlett & the Nautical Wheelers and Buffett’s “Bubbles Up” co-writer Will Kimbrough.
Beyond the music, the weekend offers a chance to experience Key West itself: historic watering holes, sunset sails, walking tours of the places that defined Buffett’s tropical storytelling style, food and cocktail events, and author panels that dig into the stories behind the songs. Proceeds from festival activities support local charities, giving back to the island community that inspired Buffett’s music.
For fans and travelers alike, “Just a Few Friends” is both a tribute and an invitation. Details and tickets, can be found at www.justafewfriendskeywest.com.
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