Cruise to the Edge Reveals 2024 Lineup

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• ‘Voulez-Vous’: The Story Behind The ABBA Song
• MusicPlayers.com
• Cruise to the Edge announced for March 8th-13th, 2024 out of Miami, FL
• Luke Grimes Releases Cover Of Nirvana Classic ‘All Apologies’
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• SiX By SiX launch single ‘The Mission’ and announce first ever live dates
• ‘Three Friends’: Behind Gentle Giant’s First Ever Concept Album

The trio known as Baraka made it all the way over from Japan to offer unique instrumental rock jams, while the gypsy quartet Marbin established themselves as the house band of the Cruise, their guitarist Dani Rabin single-handedly playing more notes on the ship than any other musician. One of the largest pro-am musical adventures in the world (certainly in the world of Prog), Late Night Live is a great and long-standing addition to Cruise to the Edge, which allows cruisers from all over the world to get together and perform classic prog tunes at late nights on the ship. There is nothing quite like getting up in front of your peers (and sometimes your heroes) to perform the music you love. Later that day, I was taken by surprise by the Late Nite Live family, led famously by the always exuberant host Rob Rutz, who welcomed me back with typical warmth and love and asked me to play a Marillion song unrehearsed (as is the way at this event) that very night. With music ringing in my ears at every turn, my cabin beckoned for the first night.

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Beyond the sun, fun, and exquisite dining there will be artist/cruiser photo experiences, Q&A sessions, special theme nights, and other events designed to optimize the artist/fan experience. The CTTE voyage will include a variety of events and activities designed to optimize the artist/fan experience such as artist/cruiser photo experiences, Q&A sessions, and special theme nights. Dave Kerzner & the All Star Prog Band were beyond impressive on the pool stage. This was a fantastic moment, partially because I could watch the great Nick D’Virgilio from the upper deck, right behind his left shoulder, joined as well by the talented Billy Sherwood, Randy McStine, Matt Dorsey, and Durga McBroom. Featuring an array of events and music-filled days with performances from some of the world’s greatest prog rock artists, Cruise To The Edge ’24 will be headlined by prog legends Marillion, Steve Hackett, Flying Colors, and for the first time, Big Big Train. Headlined by prog legends Marillion, Alan Parsons, Transatlantic and Al DiMeola, the event features some of the world’s greatest prog-rock musical artists.

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For more action, adventurous passengers may choose to strap on a helmet and harness and soar 500-feet down on the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line, the world’s longest zip line over water. Consider booking a Barefoot Beach Cabana, which has several types of cabanas with privacy options, or being close to the action, there is sure to be something for everyone. Jakko Jakszyk provided a non-Crimson-oriented but highly melodic set of songs taken mainly from his latest album, with Lifesigns’ Zoltan Csorsz assisting ably on drums and, of course, the great Mike Kineally on keys, guitar and vocal harmonies.

Cruise to the Edge announced for March 8th-13th, 2024 out of Miami, FL

The accommodations on the Mariner of the Seas were excellent, and the cleanliness and service in the cabins were well above average. There were plenty of fans on board who were more than ready to head-bang to those old favorites and then were joined in by the relatively newer French band Klone who will make your neck ache just by watching them. Bridging the gap between old school and modern prog metal, Haken brought it yet again with a commanding nighttime Pool Stage show, complete with lasers and fog, their frontman Ross Jennings confidently owning the stage like a “Cockroach King” as Ray Hearne bashed it out behind the drum kit. Fernando Perdomo usually closes Kerzner’s sets with a nearly Townsend-esque treatment of his guitar; this year the guitar was literally launched into the audience during the finale. But it came back for Perdomo’s own sets with his Out to Sea Band, featuring music from his four instrumental albums of that name, along with a piece by featured guitarist Dave Bainbridge. More than any Cruise to the Edge prior, the range of artists was wildly diverse.

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Single passengers and large traveling groups alike were well taken care of and everyone I spoke to felt impressed and, above all, welcomed – even by the ever-vigilant concert security staff. The sense of musical family that only Cruise to the Edge can create, was in abundance in all corners of the Mariner of the Seas. A Panoply of Prog, the cruise is always an adventure, even for one who has been fortunate enough to have attended it several times.

Music gets started each day around 11am and usually doesn’t end until after 1am, so there is little down time when a choice doesn’t have to be made. Lifesigns, this time in the Theater, were a sight and sound to behold. Playing the whole of their latest album ‘Altitude,’ Prog’s next big thing absolutely flourished in this larger environment. How wonderful for John Young, Dave Bainbridge, Jon Poole, Zoltan Csorsz and sound designer Steve Rispin. In my review of ‘Altitude.’ I mentioned a certain musical ‘glow’ that Lifesigns create in studio. Live too, there was a marvellous glow that was palpable in that room, and hundreds of fans were converted that night.

McStine and Minnemann had impressed me so much in their first show that I went back to see them a second time on the pool stage, undeterred by the hurricane-like wind. Minnemann lost a stick at one point and did not have a spare handy until the next song. You would never have known it, because his one hand is as quick as most other drummers’ four limbs combined.

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Also happening that afternoon were performances from Gabriel, whose band including Dave Bainbridge, Bill Hubauer, Joe Cass, and Fernando Perdomo, gave a powerful show in the star lounge, while prog veterans Nektar enchanted their fans with a nostalgic set of prog classics. Cruisers will get to experience the Norwegian Pearl is designed specifically for the concert cruise market, featuring some of the best venues on the high seas, incredible dining options, and the friendly and attentive service for which Norwegian Cruise Line is known. The ship’s 16 chic dining options, 15 bars and lounges, dazzling casino, tranquil spa, Body Waves fitness center, rock-climbing wall, and spacious Garden Villas are just a few things that make this Jewel-class cruise ship a destination of her own.

There were fewer bands this time, too, but few people were even counting given the continuous onslaught of music available. Indeed, some fans even plead for fewer bands so that they will have fewer scheduling conflicts and choices to make. Cruise To The Edge, the famous progressive rock festival at sea, is scheduled to return in 2024. The cruise will sail from Miami, Florida, March 8th – 13th, 2024, aboard the Norwegian Pearl, visiting Ocho Rios, Jamaica and George Town, Grand Cayman.

Port Canaveral, FL (April 5, 2022)─Cruise to the Edge (CTTE), the world’s greatest progressive rock experience, has announced the final artist lineup for its seventh annual voyage, this May 2nd-7th. But, die-hard followers of bands like Yes and Genesis will find themselves among friends on this music theme cruise. If you get excited for five nights of virtually nonstop prog rock, this cruise is for you. Port Canaveral, FL (April 5, 2022)─Cruise to the Edge (CTTE), the world’s greatest progressive rock experience, has announced the final artist lineup for its seventh annual voyage, this May 2nd-7th. Meanwhile the hard-working crew made sure things ran as smooth as possible from lighting to sound and everything in between.

All accommodations showcase a relaxing vibe with cool blue hues reminiscent of the calming ocean with silver and turquoise accents. Stateroom’s feature new furniture, carpeting, headboards, and televisions. Musos, including many of the featured Artists, gravitated toward Simon’s Phillip’s sets with his mind-blowing band Protocol. Alan Hewitt & One Nation melded a bit of fusion into their uplifting rock performances, while Stu Hamm laid down the bass grooves with his trio for a wonderfully diverse set. More experimental music came from keyboardist Adam Holzman during a solo spot which combined electronics with jazz piano and a guest visit from Randy McStine for a spacious “Here Comes the Flood”.

If you came early you might have heard a nice bit of “Carry On Wayward Son” at the band’s soundcheck. Public on-sale tickets are available now, with cabins starting at $1,199.00 per person (double occupancy). Cruise to the Edge is truly the greatest prog-rock show on earth and is a can’t-miss event for prog enthusiasts throughout the world. I managed to catch a few minutes of the ever-amazing Adrian Belew Trio, introduced by veteran CTTE host Jon Kirkman in Studio B. We were all happy to be Belew’s ‘flesh baffles’ for that show. The band were all dressed in holiday shirts, and the coolest bassist on the ship was undoubtedly Julie Slick. Check-in was made much easier this year, with the introduction of an online cruise app.

Finally, the classic rock era was well represented by Wishbone Ash, Martin Barre, and The Steve Morse Band all delivering memorable Pool Stage performances that kept the flame burning bright. The one-off collaborations continued elsewhere on the ship, with the Morse brothers, Keegan and Dave Bainbridge launching into The Beatles’ “Golden Slumbers” medley. During Jordan Rudess’ keyboard sets, all sorts of guests crashed the stage, including Portnoy and Haken’s Charlie Griffiths for “The Spirit Carries On”, and Joe Payne singing medleys from Genesis, Yes, and Queen.

Featuring an array of events and music-filled days with performances from some of the world’s greatest prog rock artists, CTTE ’24 will be headlined by prog legends Marillion, Steve Hackett, Flying Colors, and for the first time, Big Big Train. Plus, official cruise hosts Jon Kirkman and Roie Avin will be moderating Q&A’s and activities. Beyond the sun, fun, and exquisite dining, there will be artist/cruiser photo experiences, Q&A sessions, special theme nights and other events designed to optimize the artist/fan experience. This year will once again feature the unprecedented CTTE Late Night Live, where fans can sign up to showcase their own musical talents. The cruise will once again feature the unprecedented CTTE Late Night Live, where fans can sign up to showcase their own musical talents.

Sailing from May 2nd to May 7th, the host vessel, Mariner of the Seas, became a haven of heavenly Prog and the type of camaraderie that only those in the world of Progressive Rock can offer. Located on the north coast of Jamaica, Ocho Rios is adorned with beautiful golden beaches juxtaposed against its jungle-covered mountains. This backdrop allows for a myriad of unique excursions for guests to enjoy including river rafting, river tubing, savoring a moment of relaxation in a riverside cabana, or simply an easy breezy day on the beach at Discovery Bay. This port-of-call is magnificent for more than just sightseeing and adventure, in fact, Island Village is a shopper’s dream featuring duty-free shops filled with designer fashion, gorgeous jewelry collections, and more. Ocho Rios is most famous for Dunn’s River Falls, Jamaica’s national treasure, where guests can spend the day scaling this spectacular waterfall ?

Casey McPherson held the audience wrapped in a spiritual fervor while Steve Morse, Neal Morse, and Dave LaRue demonstrated their seasoned skills during one sizzling song after another. Portnoy let the “Tom Sawyer”-esque drum fills fly on “Mask Machine” and the band closed with their epic “Infinite Fire”. Cruise To The Edge, progressive rock’s largest festival at sea is set to return in 2024 with it’s biggest cruise ever! The 9th voyage of the prog festival at sea sails from Miami, Florida, March 8th – 13th, 2024, aboard the Norwegian Pearl visiting Ocho Rios, Jamaica and George Town, Grand Cayman.