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Buffett moves smoothly into Toyota Park

July 26 12:05:01 PM, Chicago Tribune

Jimmy Buffett's signature tune, "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes," took on new significance Thursday at Toyota Park. Located just a few miles north of the Tinley Park venue that last July presented a disorganized Buffett show that resulted in logistical problems and fan annoyance, the Bridgeview soccer stadium served as a perfect host for the first performance of a two-night stand.

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