San Francisco, CA October 1, 2020: “For Immediate Release”
For more than 50 years, Jimmy Buffett has delivered legendary performances beloved by millions. The music has spawned 30 albums, (including his 2020 release, Life On The Flip Side) 43 tours, a record label, a radio station, best-selling books, a global lifestyle company and of course, a legion of Parrotheads who flock to his live performances. In partnership with nugs.net, the leading platform for live concert streams, 30 years of Jimmy Buffett’s live performances will be made available for fans on-demand. The first set of five shows from the archive will launch on the streaming service on Thursday, October 1st, in both audio and video formats. Five additional shows will be added every Thursday throughout October. All audio will be available for download, as well as CD purchases. Weekly live shows featured on Radio Margaritaville will also be added to the nugs.net platform, and archived video performances will be powered by nugs.tv.
Brad Serling, nugs.net Founder and CEO, adds, “Our focus has always been on delivering the live music experience direct to fans, and there are very few artists who deliver as colorful of a live show as the inimitable Jimmy Buffett. We’ve been chasing this big fish for some time, and we’re delighted he’s landed on nugs.net.”
Coleman Sisson, GM of Radio Margaritaville added “Jimmy and I have been talking for years about the best way to allow fans the ability to enjoy past shows, on-demand, and all signs pointed towards nugs.net. They’ve been doing this for years, and we’re excited to finally make the partnership a reality.”
About nugs.net
Founded in 1997 as a fan site for downloading live music, nugs.net has evolved into the leading live music platform for the largest touring artists in the world. Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Phish, Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, My Morning Jacket and many others distribute recordings of thousands of concerts they play through nugs.net. The platform offers live streams, downloads, CDs, Video on Demand, and the only streaming service dedicated to live music, delivering exclusive live content to millions of fans daily. nugs.net is available on iOS, Android, AppleTV, Sonos, BluOS, and Desktop. A free 30-day trial is available. Visit nugs.net or get the app at nugs.net/app.
About Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett has recorded over fifty albums, most of which have gone gold, platinum or multi-platinum. His sold-out concert tours are an annual rite of summer for his legions of fans, affectionately known as Parrotheads. As a best-selling author, he is one of only nine authors in the history of the New York Times Bestseller List to have reached #1 on both their fiction and non-fiction lists. Jimmy has received two Grammy nominations, numerous Country Music Association awards and his all-time classic, “Margaritaville” has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its cultural and historic significance. Radio Margaritaville can be heard nationwide on SiriusXM Ch. 24, featuring his music and performances plus an eclectic mix of artists who share his escapism vibe. His 30th studio album and latest release, Life on the Flip Side, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Album Chart.
About Radio Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville began over 20 years and was built in the spirit of a Pirate Radio Station. It is now heard across the country on SiriusXM Channel 24 featuring an innovative mix of Jimmy Buffett’s music and performances plus; Reggae, Rock, Island and Country artists who all share Jimmy’s escapism vibe. Listen to Radio Margaritaville with a SiriusXM special offer for new subscribers including three months of a SiriusXM Essential Streaming subscription for Free. To see Offer Details and to subscribe, visit www.SiriusXM.com/margaritaville.
