# Will Kimbrough to play first official Buffett tribute at Key West's Chart Room

Will Kimbrough, longtime Buffett collaborator, will play the first official tribute concert at Key West's Chart Room on Labor Day.

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Singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough, a longtime collaborator of Jimmy Buffett, will perform at the Chart Room in Key West, Florida, on Labor Day. [^1]

The first Bubba Look-Alike Showdown will be held on Friday, September 4, in the 200 block of Duval Street, Key West, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. [^2]

The performance will be the first official tribute concert ever staged inside the Chart Room, a tiny Key West bar. [^3]

The event is presented by Hogfish Bar & Grill founder Bobby Mongelli, whose friendship with Jimmy Buffett began more than 35 years ago. [^4]

The events are not affiliated with or endorsed by Jimmy Buffett's estate or Margaritaville Enterprises. [^5]

Jimmy Buffett played at the Chart Room more than half a century ago for tips and drinks. [^6]

The concert is a tribute to Jimmy Buffett, honoring his connection to the venue. [^7]

Gary Roland and the Landsharks will headline an evening concert following the showdown to honor their 1998 surprise appearance with Jimmy Buffett on Duval Street. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough, a longtime collaborator of Jimmy Buffett, will perform at the Chart Room in Key West, Florida, on Labor Day. (keysnews.com, News)
2. The first Bubba Look-Alike Showdown will be held on Friday, September 4, in the 200 block of Duval Street, Key West, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers, News)
3. The performance will be the first official tribute concert ever staged inside the Chart Room, a tiny Key West bar. (keysnews.com, News)
4. The event is presented by Hogfish Bar & Grill founder Bobby Mongelli, whose friendship with Jimmy Buffett began more than 35 years ago. (Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers, News)
5. The events are not affiliated with or endorsed by Jimmy Buffett's estate or Margaritaville Enterprises. (Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers, News)
6. Jimmy Buffett played at the Chart Room more than half a century ago for tips and drinks. (keysnews.com, News)
7. The concert is a tribute to Jimmy Buffett, honoring his connection to the venue. (keysnews.com, News)
8. Gary Roland and the Landsharks will headline an evening concert following the showdown to honor their 1998 surprise appearance with Jimmy Buffett on Duval Street. (Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers, News)

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