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The Best Blues Experience On The Planet!

Our Artists & Headliners Stay & Play…
They Don’t Hit & Run!

Taj Mahal & the Savoy Band
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Keb' Mo'
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Bobby Rush
Shemekia Copeland
Tommy Castro & the Painkillers
Ana Popovic & FANTASTAFUNK Big Band
Victor Wainwright & the Train
Danielle Nicole Band
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats
James Hunter
Mr. Sipp
Deanna Bogart & the Blusionaires
Desoto Tiger's Testimony w/ Damon Fowler, Jason Ricci, Jonathon Boogie Long & more
Dom Flemons "The American Songster"
Marquise Knox
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & the Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band
Kid Andersen’s Greaseland Allstars w/ Surprise Guests
D.K. Harrell
Dennis Jones
Dylan Triplett Band
Grainne Duffy
Mathias Lattin
Stephen Hull Experience
2025 IBC Solo-Duo Winner (TBA)
Mitch Woods Club 88
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
Daryl Davis
Taryn Donath Duo
Eden Brent w/ Bob Dowell
Chuk Barber's Soul Lounge
Mr. Sipp's Sugar Shack
Alabama Mike (Special Guest)
Thornetta Davis (Special Guest)
Jim Pugh (Special Guest)
Sean "Mack" McDonald (Special Guest)
Tony TC Coleman (Special Guest)

LRBC #43 SEA OF CORTEZ
Oct. 25 ~ Nov. 1, 2025

SOLD OUT – Join The Waitlist!

Sailing on Holland America’s Koningsdam from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Loreto & La Paz, MX.

Visit reservations.bluescruise.com
or call (816) 753-7979

LRBC #44 EASTERN CARIBBEAN
Jan. 24 ~ 31, 2026

SOLD OUT – Join The Waitlist!

Sailing on the Holland America Nieuw Statendam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to St. John (USVI), St. Maarten & Half Moon Cay (Bahamas Private Island)

LRBC #45 Mexican Riviera
Oct. 31 ~ Nov. 7, 2026

Prebook Now – click for info!

Your fully-refundable deposit of $500 per cabin (not per person) holds a spot in line to book once the bands announcement is made in late November / early December.

Sailing on the Holland America Koningsdam from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan

LRBC featured on BBC Radio!
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This concert-centered cruise is the Vacation of a Lifetime.” -Islands Magazine

“It’s amazing how people can really connect through the Blues and R&B. Every year you can set your clock by it.” -Taj Mahal, Multi-Grammy Award Winner

“The grand-daddy of music cruises.” -Yahoo.com

Upcoming Cruises:

Oct. 25~Nov. 1, 2025
#43 Sea Of Cortez
SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist.

Jan. 24~31, 2026
#44 Eastern Caribbean
SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist.

Oct. 31~Nov. 7, 2026
#45 Mexican Riviera
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#43 Oct. 25~Nov. 1, '25 Sea of Cortez | #44 Jan. 24~31, '26 Eastern Caribbean | #45 Oct. 31~Nov. 7, '26 Mexican Riviera | Let's Go Bluesin'®

Prebook Now! Visit www.bluescruise.com or call (8

Prebook Now!

Visit www.bluescruise.com or call (816) 753-7979

A $500 per cabin (not per person) fully-refundable deposit holds your space in line to book a cabin.

This Weekend! North Atlantic Blues Festival July 1

This Weekend! North Atlantic Blues Festival July 12 & 13 in Rockland, Maine... look for the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise booth!!

https://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

This weekend, June 27 & 28: Utah Blues Festival in

This weekend, June 27 & 28: Utah Blues Festival in Salt Lake City!! Look for the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise booth on site!!

https://www.utahbluesfest.org

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise will be on site @

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise will be on site @ Greeley Blues Jam on June 7th. Stop by our booth!

Ain’t no jam like a Legendary Pro Jam! 🎸🔥

Ain’t no jam like a Legendary Pro Jam! 🎸🔥

✨Nothing beats the magic of these unforgettable jam sessions! As our cruisers say:
🎶"These artists love and support each other, and they are just out and about with each other and the cruisers all week. It's the key to why this cruise is so great."
🎶 "Ronnie Baker Brooks' Pro Jam with KWS, Coco Montoya, Colin James, and RBB—only on the LRBC could you witness that! It was an emotional event. 😊"
🎶 "Ronnie is amazing at running the Pro Jam! Victor, Mr. Sipp, and Danielle also bring incredible combinations to the stage."
🎶 "Bernard Allison, Kenny Wayne, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Wayne Baker Brooks jammin. Mind blowing!"

Photo Credits
Bob Sek
Joseph Rosen
Art Tipaldi

copyright Joseph A. Rosen / Bob Sek / Art Tipaldi Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise

LRBC #41 photos by @michaelmcgrathphoto We had a

LRBC #41 photos by @michaelmcgrathphoto

We had a blast, y’all! More pics to come!

#bluesin #bluescruise #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #ourshipkicksass

Part 2 of recap photos from the 40th Legendary Rhy

Part 2 of recap photos from the 40th Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. Photos by @jarosenphoto
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Blues Cruise #40 was epic! Here’s part 1 of reca

Blues Cruise #40 was epic! Here’s part 1 of recap photos from the ever so talented @jarosenphoto
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Counting down the days to Blues Cruise #40!!! It’s going to be epic! Comment below on who you’re most excited to see!

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85% SOLD OUT! Book your cabin on the #41 Blues Cru

85% SOLD OUT! Book your cabin on the #41 Blues Cruise today! Link in bio.
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Open Cabin Sales for LRBC #41 start MONDAY, DEC. 1

Open Cabin Sales for LRBC #41 start MONDAY, DEC. 11 @ 11am CST. Visit https://tinyurl.com/5fxcdur8 or call (816) 753-7979 at that time!

@tajmahalblues @kennywayneshepherd @callmekingfish @dumpstaphunk @tommycastroband @v_ness_sax @paulthornmusic @ronnie_baker_brooks @the_real_rick_estrin @selwynbirchwood @jackievenson @joannaconnorguitar @allyvenableband @jontaviouswillis @andrewallirva @mrsipp_tmbc @mitchwoods88 @victorwainwright @jpssoars @damonfowlerband @eden.brent @chukbarber @dubb4doug @bluesfoundation @gabestillmanmusic @davidjuliamusic @deannabogartmusic @mark.hummel.399 @markhummels_harmonicaparty @bluesmankennyneal @kidandersen @studebakerjohn5 @realdaryldavis @bluesmusicmag @bigcityrhythmbluesmagazine @bluesfestivalguide @livingbluesmag @offbeatmagazine

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrath

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrathphoto 📸
Pt. 3

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LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrath

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrathphoto 📸
Pt. 2

#bluesin #bluescruise #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #ourshipkicksass

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrath

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrathphoto 📸
Pt. 1

#bluesin #bluescruise #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #ourshipkicksass

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LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photo Recap Pt. 3!
📸 Photos by @jarosenphoto

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LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photo Recap Pt. 2!
📸 Photos by @jarosenphoto

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LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photo Recap Pt. 1! 📸Ph

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photo Recap Pt. 1!
📸Photos by @jarosenphoto

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The next generation of rising blues stars having a

The next generation of rising blues stars having a blast during @callmekingfish jam! A very special moment to witness 🎶🙌🏽

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Now accepting pre-book deposits for LRBC #42!! Sai

Now accepting pre-book deposits for LRBC #42!! Sailing Jan. 26~Feb. 2, 2025 on Holland America’s Rotterdam from Ft. Lauderdale to Tortola (BVI), St. Thomas (USVI) & Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic).

A $500 per cabin (not per person) fully-refundable deposit holds your space in line to book a cabin.

Additional passengers may be added once you select your stateroom. Detailed instructions on how you may select your stateroom, the Legendary lineup and final pricing will be included in the official announcement. We expect to make this announcement likely in April.

Link in bio to pre-book!

Now accepting pre-book reservations for Blues Crui

Now accepting pre-book reservations for Blues Cruise #41!

A $500 fully refundable deposit guarantees you a cabin on the ship.

Lineup and pricing to be announced in late November/early December.

Link in bio to pre-book‼️

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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #42
Jan. 26 ~ Feb. 2, 2025 Eastern Caribbean

PERFORMERS: Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Booker T. Stax Revue, Ruthie Foster, The California Honeydrops, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue (Tommy Castro, Magic Dick, Deanna Bogart & Bernard Allison), Ronnie Baker Brooks, Colin James, Victor Wainwright & the Train, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, Danielle Nicole Band, Sue Foley, Coco Montoya, Curtis Salgado, Mr. Sipp, Bernard Allison Band, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Southern Avenue, The Phantom Blues Band, Wayne Baker Brooks, Dawn Tyler Watson, Dylan Triplett, D.K. Harrell, Blackburn Brothers, Pat Harrington & Dave Gross, BoomCHANK (Hadden Sayers & Brannen Temple). Piper & the Hard Times (2024 IBC Band Winners). Mitch Woods Club 88, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Daryl Davis, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Travis Colby, Deanna Bogart, Marcella Simien, Scottie Miller, Daryl Coutts, Chuk Barber’s Soul Lounge, Mr. Sipp’s Sugar Shack, Special Guests: Javier Matos & David Julia

Audio: "GoBabyGO!" by BoomCHANK
Video: Rich Scheirmann

Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Tortola (BVI, St. Thomas (USVI) and Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) on the Holland America Rotterdam

Upcoming Blues Cruises @ www.BluesCruise.com

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise recap! #42 Jan. 2025

Midweek recap of Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #42 Eastern Caribbean.

Music: Blackburn Brothers, "Let The Devil Play"
Footage & Video Edit: Rich Scheirmann

Sailing Jan. 26~Feb. 2, 2025 on Holland America’s Rotterdam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Tortola (BVI), St. Thomas (USVI) & Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic).

© Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
www.BluesCruise.com or call (816) 753-7979 for upcoming cruises, artist lineups & reservations.

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #42

Highlights from Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #41 Southeastern Caribbean (Oct 26 - Nov 2, 2024)

Music: Joanna Connor
Intro: Big Llou Johnson
Footage & Video Edit: Rich Scheirmann

© Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
www.BluesCruise.com or call (816) 753-7979 for upcoming cruises, artist lineups & reservations.

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Highlights! #41 Southeastern Caribbean

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40
Final Wrap!
Western Caribbean • Jan. 28~Feb. 4, 2024
Sailing on Holland America’s Pinnacle-class Nieuw Statendam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Grand Cayman, Roatán, Honduras & Costa Maya, Mexico.

Audio: "Offswitch Blues" by Monster Mike Welch
Video & Edit by Rich Scheirmann

Upcoming Cruises & Info @ https://www.bluescruise.com

The World's Original Fully Chartered Blues Cruise. Occasionally Imitated, Never Replicated! Bluesin'® On The High Seas since 2002.

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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40 Highlight Reel!

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40
Western Caribbean • Jan. 28~Feb. 4, 2024
Days 3, 4 & 5 Recap
Sailing on Holland America’s Pinnacle-class Nieuw Statendam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Grand Cayman, Roatán, Honduras & Costa Maya, Mexico.

Audio: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - "Midnight Heat" (Live)

LIVE IN LONDON
*GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE!
BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM

Purchase @ Alligator Records:
https://www.alligator.com/albums/Live-In-London-2CD/

Recorded in front of a rabid crowd at The Garage in London, this release is a white hot testament to the exhilarating live Kingfish experience. Christone is in masterful control whether blasting out molten, rock-infused riffs or picking the bluesiest single notes this side of heaven. At 16 songs and 109 minutes long, it’s a motherlode of blues magic, and the set list is a fan’s dream show, including “Outside Of This Town,” “662,” “Another Life Goes By” and a new, previously unrecorded song, “Midnight Heat.” “Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has already made his mark as one of the best, and undoubtedly most exciting, blues guitarists in the world.” –Guitar World

Video & Edit by Rich Scheirmann

Upcoming Cruises & Info
@ https://www.bluescruise.com

The World's Original Fully Chartered Blues Cruise. Occasionally Imitated, Never Replicated! Bluesin'™ On The High Seas since 2002.

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40 Recap - Days 3, 4 & 5

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40
Western Caribbean • Jan. 28~Feb. 4, 2024
Days 1 & 2 Recap
Sailing on Holland America’s Pinnacle-class Nieuw Statendam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Grand Cayman, Roatán, Honduras & Costa Maya, Mexico.

Audio: John Primer "The Blues Is Alright"

TEARDROPS FOR MAGIC SLIM LIVE AT ROSA'S LOUNGE
*GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE!
BEST TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM

*BEST LIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
(2023 Blues Blast Awards)

The John Primer & The Teardrops Tribute to Magic Slim recording is a labor of love. We want to bring Magic Slim back into focus and shine a light on what they accomplished together. John wants the younger generation to listen to Magic Slim & The Teardrops and to realize where the music came from. Magic Slim was a giant in the blues world! John Primer was given the opportunity to stand on his shoulders to carry the blues forward. This tribute is a gift to Magic Slim for all that he did for John and the Teardrops! We hope everyone will research Magic Slim & The Teardrops, pay them the respect they deserve and enjoy the music they made together!

BAND MEMBERS - all TEARDROPS!
John Primer: vocals and guitar
Jon McDonald: guitar
Earl Howell: drums
Lenny Media: drums
Danny "Smoke" O'Connor: bass

Video & Edit by Rich Scheirmann

Upcoming Cruises & Info
@ https://www.bluescruise.com

The World's Original Fully Chartered Blues Cruise. Occasionally Imitated, Never Replicated! Bluesin'™ On The High Seas since 2002.

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40 Recap - Days 1 & 2

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #39 RECAP!
Oct. 28 ~ Nov. 4, 2023 Mexican Riviera
San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan & Puerto Vallarta
Holland America Koningsdam

Song: "Tongue Tied" by Vanessa Collier. Written by & © Vanessa Collier. https://www.vanessacollier.com

Video & Edit by Rich Scheirmann (LRBC Virgin no more!)

Upcoming Cruises & Info
@ https://www.bluescruise.com

The World's Original Fully Chartered Blues Cruise. Occasionally Imitated, Never Replicated! Bluesin'™ On The High Seas since 2002.

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CRUISE RECAP: Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #39 (Oct. 2023)

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #41 SOUTHEASTERN CARIBBEAN Oct. 26~Nov. 2, 2024 Sailing on the Holland America Eurodam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Aruba & Curacao. Book your cabin now! (816) 753-7979 or visit https://bluescruise.com/41-oct-2024-southeastern-caribbean/ LET'S GO BLUESIN'™!

Audio: "Honky Tonk" from the album "Shoutin' In Key" by Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band (Live)

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #41 Southeastern Caribbean: Artist Lineup - Book Your Cabin Now!

Quick photo recap of the first few days from Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #39!! Sailing from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan & Puerto Vallarta.

Pics © Joseph A. Rosen

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band
Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite - 100 Years of Blues
Los Lobos
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
Ruthie Foster Ensemble
Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio
Charlie Musselwhite Band
Tommy Castro & the Painkillers w/ Deanna Bogart
Victor Wainwright & the Train w/ Dave Gross
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Paul Thorn
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats w/ Alabama Mike
Sugaray Rayford
Mr. Sipp
Vanessa Collier
Bernard Allison
Nick Moss Band w/ Dennis Gruenling & guests Kate Moss & Bia Marchese
The Phantom Blues Band
Chris Cain
Carolyn Wonderland
Taryn Donath Trio
Whitney Shay
Dylan Triplett Band
Kid Andersen’s Greaseland Studios All Stars
Dave Gross & Pat Harrington
Mathias Lattin Band (2023 IBC Band Winner)

ACOUSTIC ACTS:
Kevin Burt
Nathan James - One Man Band
Hadden Sayers

PIANO BAR HOSTS:
Mitch Woods Club 88
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
Daryl Davis
Deanna Bogart
Lady Bianca
Taryn Donath Duo
Scottie Miller
Daryl Coutts
Ben Levin

LATE NIGHT JAM ROOMS:
Chuk Barber's Soul Lounge
Mr. Sipp's Sugar Shack

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Alabama Mike
Tia Carroll
Layla Musselwhite & Jimmy Robinson
D.K. Harrell
Soulful Femme
David Julia

SURPRISE GUEST:
Shemekia Copeland

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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #39 Mexican Riviera (Oct. 2023) - Photos Pt. 1

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#43 Oct. 25~Nov. 1, '25 Sea of Cortez | #44 Jan. 24~31, '26 Eastern Caribbean | #45 Oct. 31~Nov. 7, '26 Mexican Riviera | Let's Go Bluesin'®

Prebook Now! Visit www.bluescruise.com or call (8

This Weekend! North Atlantic Blues Festival July 1

This weekend, June 27 & 28: Utah Blues Festival in

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise will be on site @

Ain’t no jam like a Legendary Pro Jam! 🎸🔥

LRBC #41 photos by @michaelmcgrathphoto We had a

Part 2 of recap photos from the 40th Legendary Rhy

Blues Cruise #40 was epic! Here’s part 1 of reca

85% SOLD OUT! Book your cabin on the #41 Blues Cru

Open Cabin Sales for LRBC #41 start MONDAY, DEC. 1

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrath

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrath

LRBC #39 Mexican Riviera Photos by @michaelmcgrath

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The next generation of rising blues stars having a

Now accepting pre-book deposits for LRBC #42!! Sai

Now accepting pre-book reservations for Blues Crui

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