A sip of 'Margaritaville' at the Shell

Advertiser Staff

Jimmy Buffett, who was last in Honolulu for an informal beachfront gig in 2002, brings his Coral Reefer Band for shows at the Waikiki Shell on Wednesday and on Maui Jan. 30. Savannah Jane Buffett Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band 7 p.m. Wednesday Waikiki Shell $75 reserved, $35 lawn (877) 750-4400 Also: Buffett performs at 7 p.m. Jan. 30, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $45, $65, $75; (808) 242-7469

Buffett, perhaps best known for his "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise" hits, is not only a singer but a composer, author and restaurateur. He also has an aloha shirt line (www.alohashirtshop.com/kokoisland.html).

He was last here for an acoustic gig in 2002 at Duke's at the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, enthusiastically received by the 400 who jammed the beachfront club and the 1,800 who tuned in from the beach. Buffett afterward promised to return, and here he is, with his full-tilt band, ready with his past and current repertoire full of fun-in-the-sun themes.

Cautionary note: Don't try to smuggle in your Corona beer or margarita mixes; alcoholic drinks are not allowed, though liquor is sold on the premises. You could BYOC — bring your own cheeseburgers.

Tickets are on sale at the Blaisdell box office and at Ticketmaster locations (including O'ahu Times supermarkets) or at the door unless sold out.