About Ula, A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Members of Ula — Warriors of the Sea— came together with one mission: to play music that’s fun, uplifting, and guaranteed to spark a party. And what better soundtrack than the feel‑good, beach‑loving songs of the party man himself, Jimmy Buffett?

Throw on your wildest Hawaiian shirt, slip into your flip‑flops, grab a lei, top it off with your Parrothead hat, and let the rhythm take over. After all, there’s a little bit of Parrothead in every one of us.

Party like the Islanders as Ula delivers Buffett tunes that lift your spirits and whisk you away on a tropical musical vacation. Embark on your next island escape, swaying with that special someone to the songs that made Jimmy Buffett a true American phenomenon.

Take several of the best musicians around — Steve Samples on drums, Barry Pageon bass, Charles Harnach on keyboards, Kent Peterson on lead guitar and vocals, JK Terrel on percussion and vocals, and Kenny Smitherman on lead vocals and acoustic guitar — put them together playing the timeless, sun‑soaked songs of Jimmy Buffett, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a great party.

Ula delivers the full Parrothead beach‑party vibe all season long. They bring the island spirit, the tropical energy, and the feel‑good Buffett soundtrack straight to you. When Ula shows up, the beach isn’t a place — it’s a state of mind.

 “ULA” WAS THE HIT OF THE PARTY FOR MY HUSBAND’S 60TH BIRTHDAY BASH!!!! WE THROW LOTS OF PARTIES AND THIS ONE WAS BY FAR OUR BEST, MAINLY BECAUSE OF ULA. WE CONTINUE TO GET ACCOLADES FROM OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAYS AND WEEKS AFTER THE PARTY!!!!! THE BAND DROVE FIVE HOURS AND SHOWED UP EARLY. THEIR MUSICAL EQUIPMENT, STAGE PROPS AND PRESENTATION FAR EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. ALL THE BAND MEMBERS WERE VERY PERSONABLE ESPECIALLY KENNY, THE LEADER OF THE BAND. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN THAT WE WANT TO HIRE THEM AGAIN IN THE FUTURE AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ULA IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FUN JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE BAND. 

DUANE AND TERESA DELAUNE.

“I HATE TO SAY IT BUT I WAS A LITTLE LEERY OF BOOKING A BUFFET TRIBUTE BAND.JIMMY BUFFET AND THE CORAL REEFER BAND IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTS OF ALL TIME.I LISTENED TO THE YOUTUBE VIDEO AND I THOUGHT YOU KNOW THESE GUYS SOUND PRETTY GOOD I WILL GIVE IT A TRY.WOW!THE SHOW WAS INCREDIBLE.THE VOCALS SOUNDED JUST LIKE JIMMY BUFFET AND I HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT THE MUSICIANS WERE BETTER THAT THE CORAL REEFER BAND!I WOULD BOOK YOU GUYS AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT.THANKS FOR COMING”.

DUKE RAULSTON/PRESERVATION HERITAGE SOCIETY SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN

“AS CLOSE TO THE REAL THING AS YOU WILL HEAR!” TOM WILLIAMS/OWNER: WORKPLAY IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

“One of the Best crowds with had all season for our Twilight Live concert series. With over 3000 people attending Kenny really got the crowd involve. The band was just incredible.” Twilight Live, Kingsport, TN