Rock and Blues Concert Cruise 2011 Returns To Boston Harbor

Spend your summer nights on the ocean listening to live music. The Rock and Blues Concert Cruises return to Boston Harbor for a seventh season of summer fun and the series promises be better than ever. The 2011 series will take place aboard the Provincetown II operated by Bay State Cruise Company, creating an opportunity for outdoor concerts on larger performance decks.

This year's series will include eight concerts including the return of Ryan Montbleau Band on Saturday, June 18 with very special guests Will Dailey and the Rivals. On Sunday, July 24, Booty Vortex will host a special Carnivale, bringing a new kind of pomp and circumstance aboard the Rock and Blues Concert Cruises.

The 2011 lineup also features an all-ages a capella cruise on Sunday, June 12. Legendary performers Ball in the House along with Overboard and and the YouTube sensation Ahmir. A portion of the proceeds from this cruise will be donated to Lucy's Love Bus, an organization that brings comfort to children with cancer.

Other summer performances include a double bill of The Alternate Routes and Adam Ezra Group on July 10, the return of Beatlejuice on August 14 and a season finale party with Martha's Vineyard-based Entrain and special guest Sun Jones on August 21. The summer kicks off June 5 with the Celtic sounds of Carbon Leaf and Enter the Haggis. A July 17 cruise will be announced soon.

The 2011 Rock and Blues Concert Cruises sail on the Provincetown II operated by Bay Sate Cruise Company. Cruises depart from the World Trade Center Pier at 200 Seaport Blvd, in the Seaport District of Boston. Cruises board one hour before departure time and last three hours. There is a cash bar and food concessions on board. Ticket holders must be 21+ with the exception of the June 12 concert which is an all-ages event.

Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.rockandbluescruise.com.Online ticketing closes four hours before sailing on the day of the event. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the Bay State Cruise Box Office located at the pier starting 90 minutes before sailing. Rock and Blues Concert Cruises sail rain or shine.

The full summer schedule is:

June 5 Carbon Leaf with Enter the Haggis 3:00 PM

June 12 An afternoon of Acapella with Ball In The House, 3:00 PM
Overboard and introducing R+B vocal group Ahmir
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Lucy's Love Bus.

June 18 Ryan Montbleau Band 8:00 PM
with special guest Will Dailey and the Rivals

July 10 The Alternate Routes and Adam Ezra Group 3:00 PM

July 17 To be announced 3:00 PM

July 24 Booty Vortex's Carnivale 3:00 PM

August 14 Beatlejuice 3:00 PM

August 21 Entrain with Sun Jones 3:00 PM

Parking for Bay State Cruise Company in the Seaport District: Adjacent open air parking lots cost $10-$12 per car per day. Underground parking is available at the Seaport Hotel, directly across the street from the dock. Rates in the garage are more expensive.
Take the T to Bay State Cruise Company via the Silver Line - Take the subway to South Station and transfer to the Silver Line (the Silver Line also travels through the Back Bay). The Silver Line departs approximately every five minutes to the World Trade Center stop and the trip is just a few minutes.
Rock and Blues Concert Cruise Pre-Parties: Rock and Blues Concert Cruise Pre-Parties have become a tradition offering concert goers the option to enjoy a refreshing drink prior to boarding the boat. Details of the parties will be announced shortly.

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