CRUISING WITH THE MOODY BLUES

Seventies rock band The Moody Blues have launched The Moody Blues Cruise, Return to the Isle of Wight, described as a fan vacation and musical celebration. The cruise is themed around the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, considered to be one of the greatest classic rock festivals in history. Several artists from the festival will be joining Justin, John and Graeme, recreating memories from 44 years ago in a celebration of one of rock’s most unforgettable events. However, this time, fans are invited to enjoy the music and create new memories aboard the MSC Divina during a five-night cruise out of Miami on April 2, 2014 visiting Grand Turk Island, Turks & Caicos and Nassau, Bahamas.

The current guest artist list includes Isle of Wight Festival alumni Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Lighthouse, as well as other past Isle of Wight Festival performers to be announced in the next few weeks. In addition, rock classics including The Zombies, Strawbs, Joe Williams of TOTO, Glass Hammer, Sound of Contact featuring Simon Collins, Jimi Hendrix Tribute featuring Randy Hansen, the Prog Rock Orchestra, Eagles Tribute featuring Danny Vaughn, Heavy Mellow and Mellow Yellow will treat fans to special performances on multiple venues aboard the MSC Divina. Fans will also have access to private concerts, Q & A sessions, Karaoke Bar, special events and activities. Tickets went on sale today (Aug. 13) exclusively at The Moody Blues Cruise web site — http://moodiescruise.com.