Flying Monkey becomes Margaritaville Aug. 24

PLYMOUTH —  The Flying Monkey Performance Center presents a Margaritaville-themed night with Mayer-Kirby Mayer Group on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Peter Mayer is best known as lead guitarist and songwriting collaborator in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. Tickets for this show start at $24.

Singer-songwriters Peter Mayer and Scott Kirby met in 1991 in Key West at the original Margaritaville Café. Peter, fresh from his debut Warner Brothers’ album Piece of Paradise, had come down to work with Jimmy Buffett. Kirby had recently arrived from New Hampshire to resume to explore the art of songwriting. A long musical collaboration was born.

His distinctive styles melds jazz, rock and pop with stunning guitar work and songwriting on a dozen of his own albums. He has shared the stage with everyone from Chicago to Don Henley to Joni Mitchell in his 30-year career.

Brendan Mayer, Peter’s son, spent much of 2014 touring with Jimmy Buffett as the featured guest artist each night. This evening in Plymouth, the Mayer, Kirby, Mayer Acoustic Group is accompanied by virtuoso harmonica player Gary Green, another New Hampshire native who rounds out this acoustic quartet.

Expect a fun-filled night inspired by Jimmy Buffett’s musical vibe.

Tickets to Mayer Kirby Mayer are $24, and $29 for premier seating. For more information on upcoming shows or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 603-536-2551 or go online at www.flyingmonkeyNH.com.

Peter Mayer of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band plays the Flying Monkey Aug. 24. (Courtesy photo)