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Abandon Ship! A Short Guide to the World of Rock and Roll Cruises

Rocking a boat is hardly a new concept, but musicians have gone a bit cruise crazy lately. With the exception of Ben Folds, who recently canceled his own floating gig due to poor ticket sales, stars have been making plans to take to the high seas in record numbers. Here’s a quick guide to six cleverly titled events where music piracy means something totally different than usual: Bands: John Mayer Name: The Mayercraft Carrier Date: February 1-4, 2008 Selling Point: In an apparent nod to Mayer’s background as a Berklee School of Music student, fans are encouraged to bring their own instruments. Bands: Warren Haynes, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Galactic, Soulive, the Funky Meters, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Galactic Name: Jam Cruise 6 Date: January 4-9, 2008 Selling Point: Last year included a Guitar Hero competition and a music-themed Newlywed Game-type event. Bands: Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett Name: The Cayamo Music Cruise Date: February 4, 2008 Selling Point: Um, Emmylou Harris, who has said that the idea of going on a boat “seems a little claustrophobic.” But presumably she’ll muddle through. Bands: Barenaked Ladies, Guster, the New Odds, Jason Plumb and Gaelic Storm Name: Ships & Dip III Date: January 27-February 1, 2008 Selling Point: Passengers can pose for a bare-naked photo on the top deck. Bands: Sister Hazel, Aslyn, Marc Broussard, Andy Davis, David Ryan Harris, Keith Kane of Vertical Horizon, Josh Kelley, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Bain Mattox, Matt Nathanson, Glen Phillips, Sons of William and Toad the Wet Sprocket Name: The Rock Boat VIII Date: January 19-23, 2008 Selling Point: Pro: Sheer quantity of bands mean that you could easily run into a member on the Promenade Deck. Con: You probably won’t be able to recognize them. Bands: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker Band, Cowboy Mouth, Blackberry Smoke, Zac Brown Band, Grayson Hill, Kneckdown Name: The Simple Man Cruise 2008 Date: January 10-14, 2008

Published: 2007-07-24 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Tour Tracker: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Old 97’s and John Mayer

Toad the Wet Sprocket remind you to walk on the ocean, Jakob Dylan schedules a summer full of solo shows, the Old 97’s take a long road trip and John Mayer adds the August leg of his tour. Full dates for all four itineraries are after the jump. Toad the Wet Sprocket June 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero June 12 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom June 13 - Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live June 14 - Alexandria, VA @ Waterfront Festival June 15 - Norfolk, VA @ NorVa August 23 - Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery August 29 - Agoura Hills, CA @ The Canyon Club August 30 - San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House Jakob Dylan May 31 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Electric Factory June 3 - Orlando, FL @ The Social June 5 - Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theater June 6 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater June 7 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club June 8 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club June 10 - New York, NY @ Blender Theater June 15 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival June 16 - Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theatre June 17 - Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm June 18 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse June 27 - Chicago, IL @ Metro June 28 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall June 29 - Charleston, WV @ Mountain Stage June 30 - Lexington, KY @ Kentucky Theatre July 1 - Lexington, KY @ Kentucky Theatre July 3 - Buffalo, NY @ Lafayette Square July 4 - Rothbury, MI @ Rothbury Festival July 5 - Des Moines, IA @ Music Coalition July 6 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest July 10 - Ottawa, ONT @ Ottawa Bluesfest July 13 - Winnipeg, SASK @ Winnipeg Folkfest August 2 - Newport, RI @ Newport Folkfest August 9 - Edmonton, ALB @ Edmonton Folk August 17 - Lyons, CO @ Folks Festival August 31 - Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot September 26 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Music Festival Old 97’s May 30 - Houston, TX @ The Meridian May 31 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues June 1 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom June 3 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown June 4 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave June 5 - Chicago, IL @ Metr

Published: 2008-05-29 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News, On Tour