Just when you think that they can't top themselves, The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise rolls out another high-powered line-up of blues, R&B, blues-rock, roots-rock, and soul artists to entertain a boatload of enthusiastic music fans. The performers for the October 2010 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Pacific cruise have been announced and the tickets are on sale...so you better get 'em now, because this is one show that always sells out, and the boat never pulls out of the dock with anything less than a full house.
The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Pacific Cruise 2010
The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Caribbean cruise will take place from October 17th to 24th, 2010. Launching from San Diego, California the ship will hit Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan, Mexico before returning home. The week-long cruise promises a "festival atmosphere" with autograph sessions, over 70 scheduled shows, and nightly jam sessions among the performers.
Among the talent confirmed for the Pacific cruise are the 2008 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year award-winner Tommy Castro and his veteran band. Also taking the fall cruise are New Orleans musical legend Irma Thomas, award-winning singer Marcia Ball, roots-rock legends Los Lobos, Kim Wilson's Blues All-Stars, and Chicago blues legend Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater. North Mississippi Hill Country footstompers Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm will also bring their unique percussive sound to the cruise.
Houserockin' On The High Seas
The Pacific cruise also features a wide range of blues and blues-rock guitarists, talents like Coco Montoya, Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Wayne Baker Brooks, and Eric Bibb. Blues legend Elvin Bishop will be along for the ride, and he's bringing his "Hell Raisin' Revue," which features guitarists Finis Tasby and Kid Andersen as well as harp player John Nemeth and saxophonist Terry Hanck. Others performers confirmed for the October cruise include:
- The Lowrider Band
- Café R&B
- Kelley Hunt
- Leon Blue
- Eden Brent
- Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
Several winners from the 26th Annual International Blues Challenge, held in January 2010, will also be featured on the cruise. Additionally, the Pacific cruise will feature the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue, an all-star jam session backed by the Tommy Castro Band. Both a headlining and a legendary artist will be announced in the future.
For updated information and confirmed performers, check the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise website for more details and ticket availability.
