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The Beach Country & Yacht Rock Legacy

Born from the sun-drenched shores of Key West and the mellow spirit of coastal life, the troubadour beach country movement led by Jimmy Buffett gave rise to more than just songs—it sparked an entire subculture. With tales of margaritas, boats, and the pursuit of the simple life, Buffett and his loyal “Parrothead” following created a musical escape hatch for landlocked dreamers everywhere. This breezy, beach-friendly sound carries a similar ethos to the smooth grooves of 70s Yacht Rock—think Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, and the Doobie Brothers—where polished production and feel-good rhythms celebrated an aspirational lifestyle of leisure, love, and the open sea.

Chic Bum Buffet is our tribute to the laid-back luxury and barefoot bravado of those eras, blending the storytelling charm of beach country with the soft-sailing sheen of Yacht Rock. Drawing from top regional talent, this project brings to life a playful, escapist soundtrack that turns any event into a coastal daydream—whether you’re poolside, dockside, or simply chasing the sunset.