Cristina Kiesel

Sailing Into Margaritaville: A Dinner Cruise with Fins Up Fins To The Left, Sunsets To The Right This weekend we got to see something truly special — my brother Paul’s first gig with his new band, Fins Up , a Jimmy Buffett tribute band that brought the tropical island spirit right to Long Island .  Paul plays bass guitar, anchoring the rhythm for an ensemble packed with talent.  Their ensemble was something you don’t hear every day — ukulele players strumming out that breezy island rhythm, a fabulous lead singer who had the crowd hooked from the first note, a harmonica player adding soulful flair, a violin weaving unexpected magic into the mix, and more talented musicians rounding out the sound. The Nautical Mile Vibe The performance was part of an all-day Jimmy Buffett celebration along Freeport’s famous Nautical Mile — a lively waterfront strip lined with seafood restaurants , bars, and shops. After an afternoon of music and festivities, the evening’s highlight was our s...