Tales from the Chartroom

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. Stay tuned for specific daily topics and very special guests.

There’s no stage or formal production—just authentic storytelling in an intimate setting, with the occasional audience question if the moment calls for it. This is the history you won’t find written down, shared in the room where so much of it actually happened.

Sessions will also stream live, so grab your souvenir charity Event Badge for virtual access to all the nostalgia, all the stories, and all the good stuff.