Tales from the Chartroom
featuring concert photographer Chris Lauber

Tales from the Chart Room — Pull up a stool in one of Key West’s most legendary watering holes for Tales from the Chart Room. Hosted by Carol Shaughnessy—the first writer of the Coconut Telegraph, a longtime member of the Margaritaville team, and former partner of Chart Room icon Phil Clark—each 30+ minute session features a different special guest sharing firsthand stories from the Key West moments that inspired the songs and shaped the lifestyle.

Carol isn’t just a host—she was there. From the early days of the Chart Room to the characters, music, and mischief that defined the era, she knows where the stories begin—and where a few of them are buried. Through a relaxed, guided conversation, she draws out inside insights and colorful memories from friends, musicians, and locals who lived it.