Delbert McCinton’s 24th annual Sandy Beaches Cruise has come to a close after a full week of varied and outstanding musical performances, including shows by the Mavericks, Marc Broussard, Marcia Ball, Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps, Band of Heathens, the Howlin’ Brothers, Paul Brady, the McCrary Sisters, Paul Brady, Danny Flowers, Wayne Toups and many more.
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Sandy Beaches Cruise
Interviews with Delbert McClinton, Spooner Oldham, Quebe Sisters, Lari White, Danny Flowers, Doyle and Debbie, Al Anderson & more on Sandy Beaches Cruise 2017.
Review: Sandy Beaches Cruise 2017
Sandy Beaches Cruise 2017, the much-loved music festival at sea hosted by Delbert McClinton, rocked – in more ways than one
Delbert McClinton’s 2017 Sandy Beaches Cruise
We’re looking forward to Delbert McClinton’s 2017 Sandy Beaches Cruise, which begins Jan. 6 in Tampa. There’s a relaxed vibe throughout the week, in contrast to other music cruises that include assigned seats and lines to get into shows.
Sandy Beaches Cruise 2016 in photos
A musical festival at sea: A collection of Sandy Beaches Cruise photos
Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruise 2016
Review of Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruise 2016, featuring the Mavericks, Keb’ Mo’, Mingo Fishtrap and Marcia Ball.
Delbert McClinton hosts Sandy Beaches benefit
The Sandy Beaches concert at 3rd and Lindsley will feature artists scheduled to join McClinton on the Jan. 8 cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, including LeeRoy Parnell, Etta Britt, the McCrary Sisters, Gary Nicholson, Alyssa Bonagura, the Howlin’ Brothers, Danny Flowers, Lari White, and Rocky Block.
Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruise set for Jan.9
Delbert McClinton’ Sandy Beaches Cruise, one of our favorite musical events of the year, is set for launch on Jan.9. It’s blues, roots music and rock on the high seas, with a heavy infusion of talent from our hometown of Nashville.
Review: Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruise 2015
Review: On the Sandy Beaches Cruise, you come for the music.The cruise features an amazing array of artists, with blues, rhythm and blues and New Orleans influences among the most common denominators.
Snapshots: Scenes from the Sandy Beaches Cruise
A photo album from the 2015 Sandy Beaches Cruise
Review: Doyle and Debbie on the Sandy Beaches Cruise
For years, we’ve heard great things about the Doyle and Debbie Show, a satirical take on country music with a long weekly residency at Nashville’s Station Inn. Instead of seeing it just miles from home, though, we finally caught up with it on Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruise.
Marcia Ball, Wayne Toups kick off Sandy Beaches
Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches tour got off to a rousing start on Saturday with Marica Ball and Wayne Toups.
Bonus Podcast: Bruce Channel’s Classic “Hey Baby”
Next year marks the 60th anniversary of the writing of the rock ‘n’ roll classic “Hey Baby” by Bruce Channel (who recorded it) and Margaret Cobb. Earlier this year, we had the chance to visit with Bruce on board Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruise and we heard the full story of the 1962 hit record, Delbert’s role and the song’s connection to the Beatles. It’s an entertaining tale from a true rock ‘n’ roll pioneer.
Podcast 14 Marcia Ball continues to “Shine Bright”
Marcia Ball, the official 2018 Texas State Musician of the Year, has a just-released album called “Shine Bright,” her 12th. We caught up with her on board Delbert McClinton’s “Sandy Beaches Cruise” earlier this year. She talks about the new album and her colorful career on Episode 11 of the Americana Music News Podcast.
Show #2 Band of Heathens and the inspiration of Ray Charles
Episode 2 of the Americana Music News podcast featuring Gordy Quist of the Band of Heathens. Recorded on board Sandy Beaches cruise 2018. Subscribe on iTunes.
Podcast 1 Raul Malo of the Mavericks
A conversation on board the Sandy Beaches Cruise with Raul Malo of the Mavericks about the band’s new label and projects.
Sharon Vaughn to be honored at Country Hall of Fame
Sharon Vaughn, a fine songwriter we interviewed last January on the Sandy Beaches Cruise, is being honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame at 2 p.m. August 8th.
Conversations on Cayamo: The Quebe Sisters
The Quebe Sisters’ triple fiddling and tight harmonies create Western swing for a new generation.
Americana One #35 Gary Nicholson bridges the divide
By Ken Paulson Gary Nicholson, one of Nashville’s most respected songwriters and artists, is overachieving these days. On June 7, he’ll release not one, but two new albums, and both are pretty special. Nicholson, like so many of us, is concerned about the state of our nation these days. His The Great Divide captures that in 11 compelling songs, opening…
Our Favorite Podcasts of 2018
It’s been a fun and rewarding year on the Americana Music News Podcast, featuring visits with some of the most vibrant artists in the field. Here are the five we’ll remember particularly fondly: Tony Joe White – We were honored to speak with Tony Joe White about his new album Bad Mouthin’ at the Americana Music Festival. Sadly, he passed…