Sail back to the ‘50s and ‘60s on This Rock ‘n’ Roll Malt Shop Cruise
Sail back to the ’50s and ’60s on This Rock ’n’ Roll Malt Shop Cruise
Rock and Roll on the High Seas departs October 27-31, 2011 from Tampa to Grand Bahamas. This is the second annual Malt Shop Memories Cruise and is being repeated because the first one was so popular.
The whole idea was inspired by the popular Malt Shop Memories CD series from Time Life, and so the entire ship will be transformed into a “floating malt shop” complete with performances by some of the biggest artists of the era.
These include the Beach Boys (who are celebrating their 50th anniversary), Chubby Checker & The Wildcats (celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Twist), Little Anthony and The Imperials, Jay Black (former lead singer of Jay and The Americans), Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles, Kenny Vance & The Planotones, Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners, Lou Christie, The Fireflies, The Devotions, and the Del Rays. Hosted by America’s favorite oldies DJ, Jerry Blavat aka “The Geator with The Heater.”
The cruise was developed in association with Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC and will be held on the majestic Carnival Inspiration. Tickets for the Malt Shop Memories cruise will go on sale November 19th via www.MaltShopCruise.com or (877) 700-6258 (MALT), with cabin prices starting at $799 which includes meals, entertainment and onboard activities.
In addition to the incredible line-up of concerts, The Malt Shop Memories cruise will offer non-stop parties, events and 50s and 60s-themed activities throughout the ship and the entire length of the cruise. Grab your blanket for the beach party, kick off your shoes for the sock hop, get ready to meet the performers in person during specially-designed meet and greets. And put on your very best Elvis gear for the best Elvis impersonator contest on the high seas, hosted by Shawn Klush (the world’s top Elvis professional tribute artist) and featuring a cash prize for the winner.
Last year’s cruise was a runaway success, mirroring the ongoing popularity of the Malt Shop Memories CD collection. The fans couldn’t get enough of the concerts, events and personal interaction with their favorite singers.
The Time Life CD collection, featuring a 10-CD box set, a 4-CD set and a holiday disc, has sold nearly 4 million CDs and remains one of Time Life’s most popular sellers.
For further info, see www.maltshopcruise.com