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.
Category: Music fests on land and sea
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.
Taking cover on Cayamo 2017
Singer-songwriters usually, and understandably, focus on their own songs when performing. But many also perform songs they didn’t write, especially in a festival setting like Cayamo 2017.
Quotable Cayamo 2017
Things musicians say between songs are sometimes funny, sometimes profound, sometimes both. Here are some notable quotes from the stages of Cayamo 2017.
Cayamo music cruise review: An astounding line-up
The 10th edition of the Cayamo music cruise enjoyed sunny skies, smooth seas and a fairly astounding musical lineup.
Cayamo 2017: A music cruise preview
Much of the Cayamo 2017 lineup reads like a Who’s Who of previous Cayamos – Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile, Richard Thompson, Rodney Crowell, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Steve Earle, Paul Thorn, Glen Phillips and Jim Lauderdale, among others.
Lari White’s “Old Friends, New Loves”
Lari White, literally a star of stage, screen and recordings, has a new double-EP out called Old Friends, New Loves.
Band of Heathens tops Americana chart with “Duende”
Ed Jurdi of the Band of Heathens talks about “Duende,” the number one album on this week’s Americana Music chart.
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 “Prick of the Litter”
Delbert McClinton is about to release “Prick of the Litter,” his 19th album.
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.
Flower Power Cruise: Mickey Dolenz, Eric Burdon
The Flower Power cruise, which embarks in Ft. Lauderdale and includes stops in Falmouth, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas, will be hosted by the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz. Artists on the cruise include Eric Burdon and the Animals, Chad and Jeremy, The 5th Dimension, Lovin’ Spoonful, Rare Earth, Spencer Davis, Three Dog Night and the Yardbirds.
Review: Cayamo 2016 a magical musical tour
There were more great performances on Cayamo 2016 than anyone subject to the laws of time and space could hope to see, so missing some magical moments was a given
A quotable cruise: Cayamo 2016
Best quotes from the artists of Cayamo 2016.
Award-worthy moments from Cayamo 2016
Cayamo 2016 featured a wide array of award-worthy performances.
New releases: Buddy Miller on Cayamo, Mark Huff
Highlights on the Cayamo disc include Buddy Miller and Nikki Lane on “Just Someone I Used to Know,” Lee Ann Womack’s take on “After the Fire is Gone” and Kacey Musgraves’ “Love’s Gonna Live Here.”
Interview: Shawn Camp, World Famous Headliners
Interview with Shawn Camp about the World Famous Headliners’ new album and his colorful bandmates Al Anderson, Pat McLaughlin, Michael Rhodes and Greg Morrow.
Preview: Cayamo music cruise 2016
Cayamo music cruise features Lucinda Williams, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, John Prine and more.
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.