Cheeseburger in Paradise Grand Opening
Jimmy Buffett with Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band
Middleton WI
January 14, 2004
Set List from the show:
Stars on the Water
Boat Drinks
Coconut Telegraph
Why Don't We Get Drunk
Son of a Son of a Sailor
5 O'Clock Somewhere
Margaritaville
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Volcano
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Ticket information for the Cheeseburger in Paradise show on January 14th in Middleton WI: Tickets, ranging from $150 to $500 per pair, may be purchased through the local Habitat office and three Madison radio stations.
From Monday through Jan. 11, Madison-based Entercom radio stations - WMMM-FM (105.5), WOLX-FM (94.9) and WBZU-FM (105.1) - will hold phone call-in contests to give listeners the chance to buy two Buffett tickets for $150 total. Each station will offer about 20 pairs and all proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity, said Ray Quinn, vice president and market manager for Entercom.
Habitat, meanwhile, will sell 50 tickets for $500 per pair. Only a few pairs remains, said Brian Miller, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. For information, call the Madison Habitat office at 255-1549.
01/14/2004 - Madison WI (Cheeseburger in Paradise)
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DrunkenIrish
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More info from the Wisconsin State Journal. No doubt it will be a great show, for a great cause:
Buffett Will Sing At Restaurant In Middleton
The Singer Will Perform Before A Small Crowd A Couple Days After The January Opening Of Cheeseburger In Paradise.
Wisconsin State Journal :: BUSINESS :: D10
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Tom Alesia Wisconsin State Journal
Tropical singer Jimmy Buffett will lend his good-time image -- and perform a short concert -- to launch Cheeseburger in Paradise, a new Middleton chain restaurant half owned by the popular performer.
The restaurant and bar, 1601 Aspen Commons off Greenway Boulevard, opens Jan. 12 with its bright island decor. Buffett's company, Margaritaville Holdings, joined with Outback Steakhouse, to form the Paradise chain in 2002. Middleton is its third location.
What will most entice Buffett fans, known as Parrot Heads, is Buffett's 9- or 10-song concert in the restaurant during the early evening of Jan. 14. About 200 tickets will be available to the public.
Despite the limited number of tickets, Cheeseburger in Paradise expects Buffett's appearance to raise more than $50,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. Tickets, ranging from $150 to $500 per pair, may be purchased through the local Habitat office and three Madison radio stations.
From Monday through Jan. 11, Madison-based Entercom radio stations -- WMMM-FM (105.5), WOLX-FM (94.9) and WBZU-FM (105.1) -- will hold phone call-in contests to give listeners the chance to buy two Buffett tickets for $150 total. Each station will offer about 20 pairs and all proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity, said Ray Quinn, vice president and market manager for Entercom.
Habitat, meanwhile, will sell 50 tickets for $500 per pair. Only a few pairs remains, said Brian Miller, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. For information, call the Madison Habitat office at 255-1549.
In addition, Habitat for Humanity will sell four six-seat tables at the show for $5,000 each. One of the four tables has been sold. All tickets include dinner and drinks.
Given that Buffett, 57, sells out the 40,000-person capacity Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy each summer, it's likely his fans will eagerly pay for the intimate show.
As for the restaurant, Greg Lynn, joint venture partner for Cheeseburger in Paradise, said it will feature a full menu.
"It's not just hamburgers," Lynn said. "We have pizzas, salads, chicken and ribs. It's a Creole Caribbean-type menu."
Lynn also said Buffett's ties will help initially. "But is it enough to keep a restaurant going? No. We've got to be good at what we do."
Paradise will use its small stage for nearly nightly local live acts, mostly acoustic performers and some rock bands. During its first month, Paradise will open for dinner only, but it adds lunch on Saturdays and Sundays in February.
Habitat's Miller and his staff have become overnight Buffett fans.
"This will provide us enough funds for materials to build one house here," Miller said.
Buffett Will Sing At Restaurant In Middleton
The Singer Will Perform Before A Small Crowd A Couple Days After The January Opening Of Cheeseburger In Paradise.
Wisconsin State Journal :: BUSINESS :: D10
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Tom Alesia Wisconsin State Journal
Tropical singer Jimmy Buffett will lend his good-time image -- and perform a short concert -- to launch Cheeseburger in Paradise, a new Middleton chain restaurant half owned by the popular performer.
The restaurant and bar, 1601 Aspen Commons off Greenway Boulevard, opens Jan. 12 with its bright island decor. Buffett's company, Margaritaville Holdings, joined with Outback Steakhouse, to form the Paradise chain in 2002. Middleton is its third location.
What will most entice Buffett fans, known as Parrot Heads, is Buffett's 9- or 10-song concert in the restaurant during the early evening of Jan. 14. About 200 tickets will be available to the public.
Despite the limited number of tickets, Cheeseburger in Paradise expects Buffett's appearance to raise more than $50,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. Tickets, ranging from $150 to $500 per pair, may be purchased through the local Habitat office and three Madison radio stations.
From Monday through Jan. 11, Madison-based Entercom radio stations -- WMMM-FM (105.5), WOLX-FM (94.9) and WBZU-FM (105.1) -- will hold phone call-in contests to give listeners the chance to buy two Buffett tickets for $150 total. Each station will offer about 20 pairs and all proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity, said Ray Quinn, vice president and market manager for Entercom.
Habitat, meanwhile, will sell 50 tickets for $500 per pair. Only a few pairs remains, said Brian Miller, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. For information, call the Madison Habitat office at 255-1549.
In addition, Habitat for Humanity will sell four six-seat tables at the show for $5,000 each. One of the four tables has been sold. All tickets include dinner and drinks.
Given that Buffett, 57, sells out the 40,000-person capacity Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy each summer, it's likely his fans will eagerly pay for the intimate show.
As for the restaurant, Greg Lynn, joint venture partner for Cheeseburger in Paradise, said it will feature a full menu.
"It's not just hamburgers," Lynn said. "We have pizzas, salads, chicken and ribs. It's a Creole Caribbean-type menu."
Lynn also said Buffett's ties will help initially. "But is it enough to keep a restaurant going? No. We've got to be good at what we do."
Paradise will use its small stage for nearly nightly local live acts, mostly acoustic performers and some rock bands. During its first month, Paradise will open for dinner only, but it adds lunch on Saturdays and Sundays in February.
Habitat's Miller and his staff have become overnight Buffett fans.
"This will provide us enough funds for materials to build one house here," Miller said.
"At half time we were back talking in the dressing room, and uh we have done this for many many years, but we have voted this evening, amongst the band, that the parking lot at Alpine Valley is the best" - JB 6/28/03
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WOW! Buffett playing a club show in Madison! Wish I could be there! Being originally from Madison, this makes me miss that town that much more 
Enjoy the show to all those who are lucky enough to attend! If you have a spare ticket, drop me a line
Enjoy the show to all those who are lucky enough to attend! If you have a spare ticket, drop me a line
Just like a fool, when those sweet goodies cool
I eat 'til I eat way too much
I eat 'til I eat way too much
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fnz2drt in WI
Jimmy in Madison
My wife and I were fortunate enough to obtain tickets to see Jimmy at the opening of his new resturant in Madison Wi. It was an expierence we'll never forget. Having seen him 7 other times at alpine valley, this of course tops all of those hard to beat performances. We were 10-15 feet from him and he autographed my SYKBH CD sleave after he was done playing. The service there was unbelievable. You wanted food, they got it for you. You wanted drinks, they brought them right to you while you were standing by the stage. A big plus is that the proceeds went to a great cause, "Habitat for Humanity." FINS UP!