Flip Flop Dave
Overview
The Beach is a state of mind....Flip Flop Dave can help you escape through the songs inspired by the carefree lifestyle of the beach. Whether you are standing on the beach, or just wish you were, Dave will take you there with the songs of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown and other beach style musicians, as well as his own music.
Professional, but also down-to-earth, Dave can be the background music for your party, or take a much more active role in your event by taking charge of the entertainment.
Originally from St. Petersburg, FL, Dave has become well known in the "Parrothead" community for his extensive Jimmy Buffett repertoire.
Reviews
20 reviews
Carly M.
December 23, 2025Book Flip Flop Dave!!
He was great!! Exactly what we were looking for, and guests raved about him!
Hired as: Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Jenn K.
January 28, 2025Great Performance / Great Partner
Dave was super easy to work with and provided great background tunes for a corporate networking reception.
Hired as: Beach Music, Jimmy Buffett Tribute, One Man Band
Patrick M.
September 5, 2024Excellent!
Flip Flop Dave was EXCELLENT! Great music and very accomating to our party.
Hired as: Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Arlene P.
May 19, 2024So much fun!
Dave was fantastic. He played a full repertoire of Jimmy Buffett music and really entertained our friends. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Flip Flop Dave
Thank you for the kind words! I had a blast with you and your friends and I'm looking forward to the next time.
Glenn B.
December 10, 2023Best Party Ever
I had my office Christmas party this week and Flip Flop was our entertainment. He really put on a great show and everyone was really happy to have him there. He was on time, fun, and a pleasure to have. I even live in Fort Lauderdale and he made the drive. Thanks Dave, hope to see you again real soon.
Glenn
Hired as: Jimmy Buffett Tribute, One Man Band
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability Insurance
What to expect
You can expect Dave to arrive at least one hour before the scheduled start time to set up the equipment. With the wireless setup, the space need is minimal with a requirement of a 6X8 foot space and one electrical outlet. Dave also prides himself on his flexibility and customer service when dealing with special requests.
About
Dave grew up on the Gulf Coast in St. Pete, Florida when it was a sleepy retirement town, and now lives in Bradenton, FL. Throughout his life, the coast has influenced both his lifestyle and his musical tastes.
Additional booking notes
PA system is provided
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
11
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
Past booked events
April 2026
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cocoa Beach, FL
February 2026
19
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
December 2025
02
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Davenport, FL
January 2025
27
Monday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Orlando, FL
August 2024
30
Friday
House Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Tampa, FL
May 2024
18
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Largo, FL
March 2024
23
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Longboat Key, FL
November 2023
13
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fernandina Beach, FL
October 2023
31
Tuesday
Halloween Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
North Port, FL
06
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Sarasota, FL
June 2023
17
Saturday
Retirement Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Tampa, FL
February 2023
25
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sarasota, FL
18
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Vero Beach, FL
May 2022
30
Monday
Holiday Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Palmetto, FL
April 2022
08
Friday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Clearwater Beach, FL
March 2022
15
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bradenton, FL
February 2022
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Naples, FL
April 2021
12
Monday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bradenton, FL
October 2020
09
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Largo, FL
July 2019
12
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Danville, IN
June 2019
01
Saturday
Graduation
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Riverside, IL
March 2019
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Libertyville, IL
August 2018
09
Thursday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
June 2018
21
Thursday
House Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Edina, MN
July 2017
09
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Highland, IN
01
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Waukesha, WI
June 2017
20
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Cherry Valley, IL
18
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Portage, WI
01
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Lemont, IL
November 2016
19
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Alton, IL
July 2016
31
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:30pm - 3:30am (Mon)
•
Stevens Point, WI
Set list
Original Music
The Beach is a State of Mind
A Parrothead Looks at 40
Eat, Drink, & Be Merry
I'll Never Be Famous
This Old Saddle
I've Fallen
Tropical Depression
She's Out There Somewhere
Comin' Home
Jimmy Buffett
A Lot to Drink About
A Pirate Looks at Forty
African Friend
Another Saturday Night
Bama Breeze
Banana Republics
Barefoot Children In The Rain
Barometer Soup
Blue Heaven Rendezvous
Boats to Build
Boat Drinks
Breathe In Breath Out Move On
Brown Eyed Girl Changes in Latitudes
Changing ChannelsCheeseburger in Paradise
Coast of Carolina
Coast of Marseille
Coconut Telegraph
Come Monday
Cowboy in the Jungle
Cuban Crime of Passion
Death of an Unpopular Poet
Distantly in Love
Door Number Three
Dreamsicle
Far Side of the World
Fins
Frank and Lola
Grape Fruit - Juicyfruit
Great Fillin' Station Holdup
Growing Older But Not Up
Happily Ever After
Havana Daydreamin'
He Went to Paris
Hey Good Lookin’
I Will Play For Gumbo
It's My Job
I Have Found Me a Home
Jimmy Dreams
Jolly Mon Sing
Last Mango in Paris
Livingston Saturday Night
Life Is Just a Tire Swing
Lone Palm
Love & Luck
Lovely Cruise
Lucky Stars
Manana
Margaritaville
Mexico
Migration
My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink
Nautical Wheelers
Nobody Speaks to the CaptainOne Particular Harbor
Pascagoula RunPeanut Butter Conspiracy
Pencil Thin Mustache
Quietly Making Noise
Railroad Lady
Ringling, Ringling
Savanna, Fare You Well
Simply Complicated
Smart Woman (In a Real Short Skirt)
Souvenirs
Son of a Son of a Sailor
Stars Fell on Alabama
Tampico Trauma
Take Another Road
That's What Living Is to Me
The Captain and the Kid
The Night I Painted The Sky
The Weather Is Here
They Don't Dance like Carmen
Tin Cup Chalice
Trip Around the Sun
Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season
Volcano
We Are the People
West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown
When The Coast Is Clear
Why Don't We Get Drunk
Kenny Chesney
Boats
Beer in Mexico
Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven
Happy Does
Magic
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem
Nowhere To Go, Nowhere To Be
Old Blue Chair
Out Last Night
Save It For a Rainy Day
The Life
You Save Me
Zac Brown Band
Island Song
Knee Deep
Same Boat
Toes
Where the Boat Leaves From
Influences and inspiration
Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band
Setup requirements
One electrical outlet