A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett featuring Members of the Coral Reefer Band

Roger Bartlett is the original guitarist of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. In the early days it was just Jimmy and Roger. Two acoustic guitars, and vocals. After a year on the road as a duo, and with the success of a hit song, Come Monday, it was clear a band was needed for the bigger venues they were playing, so Jimmy added Greg “Fingers” Taylor on harmonica and keyboard, Harry Dailey on bass and Phillip Fajardo on drums.

Roger is also infamous as the singer and writer of the song Fool for a Blonde from the classic horror movie “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and for the many incarnations of his own bands, and as lead guitarist for many artists from New York to Las Vegas.

John Frinzi blends folk, pop and country, delivering a sunny, laid-back beach vibe. A gifted singer and songwriter, Frinzi has built an audience through craft and originality. An early demo caught the ear of legendary pedal steel guitarist Doyle Grisham, a longtime member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, and their working relationship led to John’s first album, “Into The Dawn.” His second release, “Shoreline,” showcases Frinzi’s versatility as a songwriter and vocalist with many of the songs co-written by Tom Corcoran, co-writer of the Buffett classics,“Fins,” and “Cuban Crime of Passion”. Most recently, John teamed up with multi-platinum songwriter and producer Aaron Scherz to release “Blue Sky View.”

Singles from all of these albums remain in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s Radio Margaritaville. A seasoned live performer, Frinzi has toured nationally, performed in the Caribbean and Europe and has been featured at major festivals including Musikfest, The Keith Sykes Songwriters Celebration, Key West Songwriters Festival, Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival and has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Jesse Winchester, Mac McAnally, The Coral Reefer Band, Todd Snider and Maria Muldaur.

Doyle Grisham has had a distinguished career in the music industry since moving to Nashville in 1966. Early on, her toured with Roy Drusky and played the Grand Ole Opry before serving in the Navy. Post-service, he worked with David Houston and Tompall & The Glaser Brothers, where he delved into studio work while continuing appearances at the Grand Ole Opry and touring with Lynn Anderson.

His session work from the ‘70s through today include notable artists including Jimmy Buffett, Lynn Anderson, Dr. Hook, Kenny Rogers & The First Addition, George Jones, Randy Travis, Dan Sales, Reba McIntire, Mel Tillis, Leona Williams, and many more. One highlight that stands out from many memorable recordings were the sessions for a duet album where Randy Travis invited several top artists to join him; some of those artists included Roy Rogers, Tammy Wynette, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and more.

In 1999, Doyle began touring with Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band and played with his own band, The Bandits, while recording Buffett’s “Beach House On The Moon.”

He was inducted into the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 2002 and joined The Grinders Switch Ensemble in 2016. For the past 25 years, Doyle balanced touring with Buffett, studio work, and appearances on the Grinders Switch Hour.

A native Californian, Tina Gullikson has been involved in entertainment and the arts all her life. Her professional career began at age sixteen, hosting a local television show. Modeling for teen fashion magazines and commercial acting soon followed. Performing with The Doodletown Pipers was the first taste of what would become her favorite pastime, singing and dancing. Then, taking a short break from music, she represented The California Angels baseball organization as their on-air spokesperson in television commercials, appearing at games and various charity events as Miss California Angel.

Next came performances with local bands, “Star Search” and music videos. She was featured in what became an early MTV favorite, John Waite’s “Change.” More local bands and studio vocal work followed, including sessions for Tori Amos, Martika and Bill Medley among others. Doing “ghost vocals” and television appearances as both a singer and actress kept her busy while also teaching aerobic dance classes and designing for the ornamental glass industry.

During the winter of 1995, Tina joined The Coral Reefer Band, a calling she now refers to as “the best job in the world.” In 1997, she was the executive producer and stylist for fellow Coral Reefer Peter Mayer’s music video “Shall We Dance” and is now working on writing and recording her first solo project. Tina has a passionate interest in the promotion of hemp products as an important ecological and health resource. Tina’s spare time is filled with the care of her four bunnies, who are happy that she’s a vegetarian.

The recipient of a Grammy Nomination, an MTV Video Award, The 2005 Artist for a Better World award, and the 2006 “Spirit of Youth” award, Nadirah Shakoor is best known as the former lead female vocalist of acclaimed hip hop group Arrested Development. In the last 15 years she has become well known and loved as the featured female vocalist of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band.

A seasoned professional, Nadirah has performed for thousands at stadiums, and such mega concert events as Lalapalooza, Womad and Woodstock II, not to mention the millions who have experienced one of her sultry, earthy performances on television. In more intimate venues her voice and style have been described as smooth, yet powerful and captivating.

Nadirah has traveled the world singing with major recording artist such as: Jimmy Buffett, Arrested Development, Al Jarreau, Janet Jackson, Speech, Paula Abdul, Jasmine Guy, Milli Vanilli, and Howard Hewet.

Nadirah’s band, Outside Art, is made up of 5 very talented musicians. Together their sound is one reminiscent of Old School Soul flavored by hot dance beats, African rhythms a little jazz and a little southern Rock paying homage to her Texas roots.