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February 4-8, 2003: Bluesin' Blast
Taj
Mahal & the Music Makers
Once again, the "Spiritual
Leader" for Bluesin' On The High Seas, keeps everything
fresh. Taj will be joined by his favorite Piedmont
artists, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Cool John Ferguson,
Cootie Stark and Mudcat. Taj is always at his
best performing his country blues roots. artist
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 Koko
Taylor
You will get an upfront audience with "The
Queen" and her high-powered Blues Machine. Classic
Chicago blues at its very best, Koko has been
wearing the crown for nearly 4 decades. Koko's
latest CD Royal Blue was her most versatile of
her illustrious career. artist
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 The
Radiators
The Rads are
celebrating 25 years with their amazing original
lineup still intact. Swamp rock and rhythm & blues
blended together with over 300 original songs
plus a plethora of covers, you will never hear
the same show twice. Fishhead music for our legendary
fishing trip. artist
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 Rod
Piazza & The Mighty Flyers
The 1999 & 2000
WC Handy Award Winners for "Best Blues Band Of
The Year", Rod, Miss Honey and the band will have
the Bluesin' Blast flyiní high thru the Bahamas.
The bands current CD, Beyond The Source, is a
masterpiece of versatility and musicianship. First
class Bluesin' Blast. artist
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 Lonnie
Brooks
One of Chicago's
greatest bluesmen of his generation, Lonnie's
big voice and swampy blues guitar licks will soothe
anyone's need to dance. With both sons (Ronnie
& Wayne) now fronting their own bands, Lonnieís
songwriting and spirit looms large. Bayou Lightning
on the High Seas! artist
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 Curtis
Salgado
One of the most
influential singers/harp players of the late 20th
century. It was Curtis who schooled John Belushi
about blues & soul music, and The Blues Brothers
were born. He also was there with Robert Cray
at the start of his huge career. His recent CD's
showcase his great style and voice. artist
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 Chubby
Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band
No musician loves
his Bluesin' fans more than the electrifying Chubby
Carrier. Often called the best party band on the
planet by blues/zydeco fans, Chubby even has the
dolphins dancin' below the pool deck to his supercharged
accordion riffs. Mardi Gras starts a month early
aboard the Bluesin' Blast. artist
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 Bernard
Allison
As talented as
his late great father, Luther, Bernard wrote and
produced much of their collaborations while living
in France. Capable of playing about any style
of blues, Bernard is at the top of his class.
Whether he's playing slide, funky or rocked up
blues, you can bet Bernard will and can, Rock
the boat! artist
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 Lil'
Ed & The Blues Imperials
The Ed Heads will be
out in full force for this dynamic guitar stylist.
Known to play about every instrument he can get
his hands on during the Pro Jams, Lil' Ed is possibly
the most animated blues musician ever. Stripped
down boogie blues at its raucous best. artist
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 Kelley
Hunt
A tremendous talent
on both keyboards and with her voice, Kelley stands
to be the "James Armstrong" of this years Bluesin'
Blast. A favorite among critics nationwide, The
Buffalo NY News wrote "she pumps the 88s like
a New Orleans bordello professor - vocal sensuality
and sexuality in equal spades." artist
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ST.
CROIX LAND FESTIVAL
There was a land festival
in St. Croix before boarding the ship! The festival took place in the St. Joseph baseball
stadium and ran from the mid afternoon until 11:30 p.m.
We departed from St. Croix immediately following
the festival.
PERFORMERS
3:30 – 4:10 p.m. Stanley & The 10 Sleepless
Knights
4:25 – 5:25 p.m. Saffire–The Uppity Blueswomen
5:40 – 6:40 p.m. Lil' Ed & The Bel Airs
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers
8:25 – 9:40 p.m. Taj Mahal
10:05 – 11:15 p.m. Tyrone Davis
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February 8-15, 2003: Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
 Taj
Mahal & The Hula Blues Band
Once again, the "Spiritual Leader" for Bluesin'
On The High Seas, keeps everything fresh. Taj brings
his Hawaiian brothers halfway across the planet
to play yet another diverse style of his music.
Taj and the Hula Band have released 2 excellent
CD's in recent years, creating a cultural blend
of island and country blues. Bring your island attire
and dance the night away under the starry Caribbean
nights with the one and only Taj Mahal. artist
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Brought back again this year by popular demand,
the Fabulous T-Birds have never sounded any better
than onboard the 2002 cruise. Both Kim Wilson and
Kid Ramos are nominated for 4 WC Handy Awards this
year, for instrumentation excellence and their respective
solo CD's. The allstar rhythm section of Gene Taylor
(who never sleeps), Jimi Bott & Ronnie James will
surely Rock The Boat. artist
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 Tyrone
Davis & The Platinum Band
The platinum selling R&B singer,
Tyrone Davis brings his 10-piece horn loaded band,
named after his record selling success. His hits
"Turn Back The Hands Of Time", "Give It Up (and
Turn It Loose)" and "Can I Change My Mind" will
all be theme songs for you cruisers before the week
is out. Chicago's reigning King of the "chitlin'
circuit" for over 30 years...Legendary. artist
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Saffire-Those Uppity Blueswomen
When it comes to fiesty good-humored
sass, no band does it more convincingly than Saffire.
Their bawdy lyrics mixed with road-house blues have
won them multiple WC Handy Awards overthe past 10
years. There will be plenty of "Footprints On The
Ceiling" in Melody cabins following Saffire's rousing
performances. artist
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Otis
Clay
"As long as Otis Clay still
sings, soul lives" the San Francisco Examiner describes
him best. Otis began cutting records with Otis Redding,
Aretha Franklin and Al Green. He first recorded
"Trying To Live My Life Without You", which became
a huge hit for Bob Seger 10 years later. Additionally,
Otis also continues to make great gospel records
for his own Chicago based record label. artist
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Shemekia
Copeland
The apparent heir to the throne as "Queen of the
Blues", Shemekia keeps amazing new fans with her
boisterous stage presence and powerful swaggering
blues. With multiple Handy Award nominations coming
in annually plus a Grammy nomination this year for
only her 2nd career CD, "Wicked", Shemekia is back
in the studio again this year with the great Dr.
John. artist
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Duke Robillard
Band
Duke founded Roomful Of Blues
35 years ago right out of high school and hasn't
looked back. He's been one of the blues' most active
recording studio musician/producer over the past
10 years when he finds free time, including session
work for Bob Dylan. Possibly the most versatile
guitarist going, Duke has been referred to as God's
Guitarist by critics. artist
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Tommy Castro
Band
Hot smokin' rock 'n soul is
what the Tommy Castro Band is all about. At one
point this past year, Tommy had 3 CD's released
within 2 months, charting in Billboard, which wrote
"blues phenom who combines the earthy soulfulness
of Albert Collins and BB king with the polish of
Robert Cray". A real party band for the real party
people. artist
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John Mooney
The world's premier solo acoustic bluesman, John
has come into his own as a passionate songwriter.
His new CD "All I Want" is a tremendous follow-up
to "Gone To Hell". The active link to the "Father
of the Delta Blues", Son House, Mooney can keep
even the boisterous cruisers captivated with his
trance-like performances. artist
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Terrance Simien & The
Mallet Playboys
Terrance's performances are
always a mardi gras celebration, but it's his vocals
that set him apart from his zydeco contemporaries.
Ever since his appearance in the major motion picture
film, "The Big Easy", Terrance has been in high
demand. Billboard Magazine voted him one of the
Top Ten Live Performance Acts of the Year. Bring
your Beads and Masks! artist
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Ronnie Baker Brooks Band
One of blues' brightest new
stars, Ronnie came on the 2002 Legendary cruise
to JAM, and did he ever, playing until way past
midnight practically every night. His second CD,
"Take Me Witcha" is one of the best blues records
of 2001. Ronnie's a master at high-powered bluesrock,
or down in the basement acoustic blues. One of the
top of his generation. artist
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Alvin
Youngblood Hart & The New World Vipers
Originally a solo acoustic
performer, Alvin will be performing both solo and
with the band. He received the 2000 New York Times
Critics Poll "Top 10 Albums Of The Year" in addition
to 6 Living Blues Awards. Taj Mahal exclaims " Boy
got thunder in his hands! Sure does!" A fresh new
approach for blues 2003. artist
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