Parrots of the Caribbean - Friday's Concert
Lead singer, Dave Albrecht, has an uncanny likeness to Buffett in looks and sound. He also does a mean Blues Brother Dan Akroyd impersonation. About 20 years ago he and a nine piece band were signed with "Legends In Concert", a top ranked show of impersonators based at the Imperial Palace Casino in Las Vegas. He fashioned his harmonica style by listening to Greg "Fingers" Taylor from Buffett's Coral Reefer Band.
Jeff Cline, also known as "Hawaiian Hillbilly", is lead and rhythm guitar, as well as lead and backing vocals. Jeff was in his first band at 16 years old. He can play it all...rock, blues, fusion, funk, country and pop.
Keyboard player, Kenny Rice, also known as "The Professor", has been playing since he was eight years old, and is trained classically. He was a member of "Up With People" and founding member of progressive rock band, "Flyweil", and played with "The Hathaways". He has performed on "The Tonight Show", HBO, and has opened for such artists as Edgar Winter, Cheap Trick, Tower of Power, Eddie Money, Rich Little, George Carlin, Michael Bolton and Willie Nelson.
Gary Rigmaiden is a seasoned bass guitar player and songwriter. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and lived in Spain and Brazil as a child. He says that it made it easy to understand the philosophy and musical approach of Buffett. "The island songs of the sea, bayou themes and beachcomber blues are right at home", says Gary.
Greg Martin, drums and vocals, has been playing professionally for 34 years. He and Gary also were members of progressive rock band, Arch Rival. The group had a reunion show last November after about 20 years since pursuing other careers. They have five albums.