Welcome!
We’re excited to share Coral Reefer Jim Mayer’s new band, the Tropical Friends Band. It’s a fun band featuring some talented friends tributing great songs… with a twist!
Merchandise
Show your support with Uncle Jim’s Tropical Friends Band swag. So many products, made to your preference of item, style, color and size!
Shirts, Hoodies, Caps, Phones, all kinds of cool stuff! Order yours at unclejimband.threadless.com
Tour Dates
Check out Jim Mayer live!
OCT 3
4:30-9 PM
Dennis, MA
Cape Playhouse Lawn – Shuck ALS benefit (Jim sitting in and playing some songs at the event)
OCT 22
3-4:30 PM
Gulf Shores, AL
South Baldwin Community Theatre – An Afternoon with Peter, Jim & Brendan Mayer
NOV 08
4-7 PM (Doors Open at 3PM)
Toms River, NJ
Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 with The Tropical Friends Band
Past Dates (2025 & 2026)
FEB 28
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Peter, Brendan & Jim at Rams Head
FEB 26
GULFPORT, FL – O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille
MAR 1
TAMPA, FL -Whiskey Joes
Music On The Bay
APR 26
KEY WEST, FL – with Kitty Steadman at Margaritaville
MAY 3
CAPE COD, MA – Escape to the Cape with Mike Nash and Tim Campbell
MAY 18
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Elks Coastal Jersey PHC
JUN 21
INDIANAPOLIS, IL – Here We Are… 2025
SEP 27
AUG 31
LOUISVILLE, KY – Labor Day Weekend Show – Paristown
SEP 20
MOBILE, AL – Son of a Son of a Sailor Fest
MEDFIELD, MA – Come Together Summer Tour w/ Peter & Brendan
OCT 22
GULF SHORES, AL – Lulu’s Gulf Shores
OCT 23
GULF SHORES, AL – Meeting of the Minds Buddy’s Backyard Stage at the Hangout
OCT 23
GULF SHORES, AL – South Baldwin Community Theatre with Peter and Brendan Mayer
OCT 24
Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater with The Coral Reefer Band
NOV 21
Willoughby Hills, OH – St. Noel Church w/ Peter Mayer
JAN 15
ST PETERSBURG, FL – Mahaffey Theater w/ The Coral Reefer Band
JAN 16
KEY WEST, FL – Coffee Butler Amphitheater w/ The Coral Reefer Band
FEB 21
BRADENTON, FL – The Habitat House Concert with Donny Brewer and Dave Freeman
MAR 7
CLEVELAND, MS – Bologna Performing Arts Center with The Coral Reefer Band
MAY 1
HYANNIS, MA – Escape to the Cape! with Donny Brewer
MAY 2
HYANNIS, MA – Escape to the Cape! with Uncle Jim’s Tropical Friends Band
JUN 25
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Club Passim with Woody Giessmann
JUL 09
BETHLEHEM, PA – Wind Creek Event Center with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 10
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 11
WASHINGTON, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 14
WILMINGTON, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 16
CHARLOTTE, NC – Truliant Amphitheater with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 18
ATLANTA, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 19
ORANGE BEACH, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 21
ROGERS, AR – Walmart AMP with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 23
AUSTIN, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 24
HOUSTON, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 25
FORT WORTH, TX – Dickies Arena with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 28
HIGHLAND PARK, IL – Ravina Festival with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 30
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park with The Coral Reefer Band
JUL 31
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater with The Coral Reefer Band
AUG 01
CLARKSTON, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre with The Coral Reefer Band
AUG 04
HOLMDEL, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center with The Coral Reefer Band
AUG 06
WANTAGH, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater with The Coral Reefer Band
AUG 07
GILFORD, NH – BankNH Pavilion with The Coral Reefer Band
AUG 08
BOSTON, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion with The Coral Reefer Band
Wanna meet Uncle Jim on tour with the Coral Reefer Band? Follow Uncle Jim’s Changes in Latitudes at the shows. Join the Uncle Jim Facebook Group to get updates and clues for where to find him at each venue:
Let’s make some memories out there!
Big Smiles, Uncle Jim
FAQ
Is this the Coral Reefer Band?
No. Although Jim has been a Coral Reefer for 30 years, he wanted to have a fun band that does more than just Buffett, but of course you’ll still hear plenty of those at the shows. For information on the Coral Reefer Band, click HERE
Does this mean Jim won’t play with the Coral Reefers anymore?
Of course he will! Once a Reefer always a Reefer.
Who’s in the band?
You’ll always see Uncle Jim Mayer, but the “Tropical Friends” may include a host of Jim’s amazing talented musician friends including Tony Wagner, John Patti, some fellow Coral Reefers, plus collaborations with Trop Rock artists like Mike Nash and Donny Brewer and many more. That’s the fun of it!
Where are they playing?
The Tropical Friends Band is planning many types of shows from large events to smaller trio and duo shows. Check back to see how the tour is growing.
Can I book the band?
Of course! Contact us for your corporate event, festival, or private party below.
Contact / Booking
BOOKING: Zimzala Entertainment
(use the form below)
