Just Added: An Evening with The Beach Boys
For Immediate Release
June 25, 2014
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (June 25, 2014) --- The Beach Boys have just been added to the Malt Shop Memories Cruise (http://www.maltshopcruise.com), to perform on the final night of the voyage. On November 2nd, the 2014 Malt Shop Memories Cruise will set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, FL for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Key West before returning on November 9th, highlighted by performances from over a dozen music legends from the ‘50s and ‘60s, including seven who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Dion, The Temptations, Brenda Lee, Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone, Lloyd Price, Jan & Dean’s Beach Party starring Dean Torrence, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, The Duprees, The Legendary Teenagers, Little Peggy March, The Excellents, Al “Lil Fats” Jackson, The Cameos and longtime cruise host Jerry Blavat will entertain guests throughout the journey, which will also feature a very special performance by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson honoring their father, Ricky Nelson. In all, the artists on the ship have over 250 Top 40 singles. And joining the cruise for the first time ever as a very special guest, comedian Joe Piscopo will be onboard to bring a whole new level of entertainment and fun. The previous two sailings of the Malt Shop Memories Cruise sold out well in advance, and November’s ship has already sold more than 80% of its cabins.
"We are very excited to be back on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise,” said frontman Mike Love. "We tour for the fans and will bring all of our classic hits to the stage.” "The Beach Boys sound encapsulates that indescribable feeling that everyone experiences on this cruise," added Chris Hearing, President, StarVista/Time Life. "We love providing our guests with the absolute best entertainment, wonderful memories and a chance to feel like a teenager again. We know The Beach Boys will have everyone up and dancing!"
Formed in California, The Beach Boys, popularized the surf rock and car craze in Southern California during the 1960s with hits like “Surfin’”, “Good Vibrations”, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “Surfin USA”, “I Get Around” to name a few. Known as “America’s Band,” the Beach Boys are one of the most commercially successful bands of all time. Their 50+ year discography contains over 80 hit songs world-wide, 36 of those Top 40 hits in the US and 4 #1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart. The core quintet was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. The Beach Boys touring band features lead singer and songwriter, Mike Love, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Bruce Johnston, musical director Scott Totten, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/guitarist Jeffrey Foskett, keyboardist Tim Bonhomme, bass player Randell Kirsch and drummer John Cowsill performing over 100 shows each year.
The Malt Shop Memories Cruise will take place aboard the majestic Holland America ship the m/s Eurodam and delivers a complete entertainment experience for passengers. From the hit-filled concerts held nightly to a rollicking prom night and sock hop, the cruise also offers guests dance lessons, up-close and personal events with the artists, cooking demonstrations, and Elvis tributes that rival the King himself. Cabins are still available starting at just $1875 per person and include all meals and admission to concerts. To book a cabin, call (877) 700-MALT (6258) or go to www.MaltShopCruise.com.
About StarVista/Time Life:
The Malt Shop Memories Cruise is produced by StarVista Entertainment/Time Life in association with Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC (ECP). Other cruises produced by StarVista/Time Life in association with ECP include The Country Music Cruise and The Soul Train Cruise. StarVista Entertainment/Time Life is a division of Direct Holdings Global, a leading multi-channel marketer with a broad portfolio of products and services delivered with a commitment to excellence and integrity. StarVista Entertainment/Time Life is dedicated to producing the highest quality audio, video and live entertainment experiences to help people preserve memories and create new ones.
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For further information on The Malt Shop Memories Cruise, please contact:
Jolyn Matsumuro
The Brookes Company
(310) 558-2000 x202
jolyn@brookescompany.com