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By Katie Ussin

Story Published: Jun 11, 2009 at 7:28 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 12, 2009 at 6:52 AM MDT

BILLINGS - A non-profit group for kid's health is looking to bring Mr. Margaritaville himself to the Yellowstone Valley for a benefit concert.

Youth Dynamic has a major promoter that is working with Jimmy Buffett's booking agent to secure a contract for a July 2010 concert in Red Lodge. They have raised $500,000 dollars for a down payment.

Organizers said they should know by the end of July if the concert will happen and tickets will go on sale shortly thereafter. Buffett has not performed in Montana since the '70's.

"I think he spans a lot of generations," said Laurie Paris, member of the fundraiser committee. "He's been one of those entertainers that even kids Thursday know who Jimmy Buffett is or are familiar with his songs." They are expecting up to 30,000 people.

The concert would be held at a private ranch outside of Red Lodge. Youth Dynamics hopes to raise $1-million from the Buffett concert to support uninsured children with mental illness. Organizers say they do have a plan B in order should the Buffett contract not come through.

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Gurk said on Sunday, Aug 8 at 10:29 PM

Jerry Jeff Walker was hit by a plastic pitcher. (He was drunk on his a**. Buffett was playing and a few things did make it to the stage. Buffett threw them back and kept on playing. ULAC Kegger. WORLDS LARGEST BENEFIT KEGGER!!

Buffett in Montana said on Thursday, Jun 25 at 1:26 AM

The rumor is. Jimmy was playing in Missoula and someone threw something on stage and hit him in the face.. he never came back to MT....

Buffett in Montana said on Thursday, Jun 25 at 1:25 AM

That would be interesting, since he use to be a regular @ a bar called Calamity Janes or Kalamity Janes in Livingston in the early 70's. Livingston Sat. Night, come Monday & Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Watch a Movie called Rancho Deluxe. He wrote the soundtrack & plays in it..

KMS said on Monday, Jun 15 at 1:39 PM

Buffett...in Red Lodge?!? Where'd I put my foam parrot hat! I never thought I'd see the day...

I DO CARE said on Sunday, Jun 14 at 6:33 PM

Im sure if you contact Mr Buffet he will see its for the kids and do the show for a lower rate if not contact Ted Nugent he is a caring american that will not hesitate to help the less fortunate call him.

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