CURRENT SINGLE: “Saltwater Gospel (Fins Up version)” feat. Jimmy Buffett
Eli Young Band’s latest single, “Saltwater Gospel (Fins Up version)” features Jimmy Buffett. In addition to being big fans of Jimmy’s music, the band is also fans of the empire he has managed to build around his beach lifestyle, from restaurants to hotels to his own beer and more. Mike Eli says, “(Jimmy) is obviously an icon, but for someone to figure out how to make a huge impact on the world and continue to market and find fans that are completely devoted to his sound and to his niche, I mean, he’s got so much figured out.”
On top of that, Jimmy’s shows are a unique experience all their own. “I mean it’s a big party, man,” says Mike. “He was one of the first to really create that environment at shows.”
So, while their time together is limited right now because of the pandemic, you can guarantee that once Eli Young Band is able to spend more time with Jimmy, they will definitely be soaking up as much wisdom as they can from the man who seems to have it all figured out.
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Mike Eli – “We’ve always been Jimmy Buffett fans. I mean even back in the early days we were playing ‘Come Monday’ and obviously, ‘Margaritaville.’ And I think that we’ve always realized, like, I mean he is obviously an icon, but for someone to figure out how to make a huge impact on the world and continue to market and find fans that are completely devoted to his sound and to his niche, I mean, he’s got so much figured out. I mean it’s a big party, man. I mean he was one of the first to really create that environment at shows.”