By Ken Paulson
Cayamo, a Sixthman music festival on a cruise ship, is about to launch from the Port of Miami, with a boat full of musicians and Americana music zealots.
This is a distinctly different cruise, one on which the passengers give far less thought to destinations than their seat locations at dozens of different performances.
The line-up boasts big Americana names like John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Buddy Miller, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett and Jim Lauderdale, plus emerging talents like the Belle Brigade, Levi Lowrey and the Civil Wars.
We’ll be reporting from Cayamo this week, with reviews and photos. Those on dry land should take note; the ship sells out in a matter of weeks each year and the cruise is full of people who have taken the trip several times before. You’ll find details at www.cayamo.com.