Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea

Joe Bonamassa

Grace Potter

Grace Potter

Black Country Communion

Black Country Communion

The Marshall Tucker Band

The Marshall Tucker Band

John Oates

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Jimmy Vivino

Jimmy Vivino

King King

Jackie Venson

Brandon Taz Niederauer

Brandon "Taz" Niederauer

Robert Jon & The Wreck

Robert Jon & The Wreck

Nikki Hill

Ron Artis II and the Truth

Jesse Roper

Jesse Roper

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

Jerron Paxton

Jerron Paxton

Ghalia Volt

Ghalia Volt

Jack Barksdale

Jack Barksdale

Fortune Child

Fortune Child

Dwayne Haggins

Dwayne Haggins

Memphissippi Sounds

Memphissippi Sounds

The Jake Walden Band

The Jake Walden Band

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2 Unforgettable Joe Bonamassa Performances

Experience two remarkable sets, one featuring Joe's solo band and one with his supergroup, Black Country Communion.

Unique Collaboration Sets

Witness established legends and up-and-coming blues artists collaborate together for one-of-a-kind performances you can't see anywhere else!

Unique Collaboration Sets

Beyond The Music

In between all the incredible performances, grab an autograph from your favorite artist, sip coffee during Acoustic Mornings, sit in on live podcasts, and so much more.

Once In A Lifetime Fan Experiences!

Connect with like-minded blues fans and make unforgettable memories with your favorite artists onboard!

Once In A Lifetime Fan Experiences!

4 Night Round-Trip Cruise To Cozumel

Vacation the right way with impeccable amenities on the Norwegian Pearl for you to enjoy all the way to the beautiful island of Cozumel, Mexico.

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Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean

THANK YOU FOR SAILING WITH US!

We can't thank you enough for trusting us with your vacation on Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean III. Stay tuned for more details for the next biggest blues rock party at sea!

RELIVE THE MAGIC!

Take a look at all of our moments shared together at see on our Instagram @bluesaliveatsea

RELIVE THE MAGIC!

Thank you for another incredible year of Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea: Mediterranean! Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea and Sixthman are working together on another European vacation in the future. Make sure to sign up for the mailing list below so that you can be the first to know about future adventures and join the Facebook group to stay connected with your Blues cruisers in the meantime!   

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Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX

MARCH 18 – 22 2024 | MIAMI TO COZUMEL, MEXICO

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Join us for the biggest blues-rock party at sea with Joe Bonamassa and many other talented musicians on the  9th edition of Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea ! Sailing  March 18-22, 2024 , Norwegian Pearl will cruise from  Miami, Florida , through dazzling blue seas to  Cozumel, Mexico , as you indulge in four days and nights of live shows, rare collaborations, and unique activities you can only see onboard KTBA.

You’ll wake up dreaming to the beat of incredible blues programming from dusk till dawn with impeccable amenities at your fingertips, including sublime spa services, complimentary and specialty dining, shopping, and all the frosty beverages your heart desires!

This adventure benefits The Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Joe Bonamassa’s non-profit organization dedicated to providing students, teachers, and musicians with the resources and tools needed to further their music education. While sailing, you’ll have the chance to participate in direct fundraising with exclusively curated experiences, raffle contests for signed memorabilia, and other immersive ways to show your support.

Dive in before the ship’s full! Book your cabin today to experience the unbelievable Blues vacation that awaits!

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa

Grace Potter

Grace Potter

Black Country Communion

Black Country Communion

Marshall Tucker Band

Marshall Tucker Band

John Oates

Jimmy Vivino

King King

Jackie Venson

Brandon Niederauer

Brandon "Taz" Niederauer

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

Jack Barksdale

Jack Barksdale

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As we sail through the Mediterranean, enjoy everything Norwegian Pearl has to offer. With multiple bars & lounges, delicious dining options, a massive spa, pool, hot tubs, fitness center, and a casino all on board, your cruise experience can’t be beat!

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Here's What To Expect

The BIGGEST BLUES ROCK PARTY AT SEA just got even BIGGER! To celebrate 10 incredible years, Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea will be sailing for FIVE FULL DAYS in 2025 with some of the best live music in the world. Join your fellow blues community and our host, Joe Bonamassa, with an ALL-STAR LINEUP for our 10th-anniversary extravaganza. Sailing March 21-26, 2025,   Norwegian Gem   will carry us from Miami, Florida, to TWO tropical destinations:   Harvest Caye, Belize & Costa Maya, Mexico . Get ready for an adventure of five days & nights packed to the brim with live shows, rare collaborations, and unique activities that can only be experienced on board. With the backdrop of amazing Norwegian amenities like serene spa services, loads of dining options, shopping, and refreshing cocktails, you’ll feel like a legend yourself.

This event benefits the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Joe Bonamassa’s non-profit organization dedicated to providing students, teachers, & musicians with the resources and tools needed to further their music education. While sailing, you’ll have the chance to participate in direct fundraising with exclusively curated experiences, raffle contests for signed memorabilia, and other immersive ways to show your support.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of Blues history as KTBA at Sea hits double digits!

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Sixthman and Joe Bonamassa announce lineup for Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX

March 16, 2023

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Sixthman and Joe Bonamassa announce lineup for Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX  (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2023)

Fans are urged to sign up for the Pre-sale now, to lock in a reservation time before cabins sell out. Visit www.bluesaliveatsea.com for more information.

Hosted and curated as always by the Blues Titan himself Joe Bonamassa, KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA IX will feature four days and nights of onboard live performances and unforgettable collaborations by such blues-rock icons as Joe Bonamassa, Grace Potter, Black Country Communion, Marshall Tucker Band, John Oates, King King, Jimmy Vivino, Jackie Venson, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Daddy Long Legs, Jack Barksdale, with many more to be announced. The reunion of Joe Bonamassa with his supergroup Black Country Communion (Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian) comes after a 7-year hiatus as a special treat for the fans upon recent speculation of a new album in the works.

In addition, the event will feature unique activities to geared towards the ultimate music aficionado, including once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, intimate performances, exclusive all-star show, autograph sessions, guest jams, guitar clinics, craft spirit tastings, and much more.

The Norwegian Pearl will provide everything needed to make KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA IX the most deluxe cruise vacation ever, with fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.

Beyond the onboard experience, Cruisers will have the chance to enjoy a exhilarating shore excursions in Cozumel, Mexico, renowned for fantastic fishing, snorkeling, and diving opportunities and exploring historic Mayan ruins. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their official booking number.

KEEPING BLUES ALIVE AT SEA IX will once again benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), dedicated to providing students and teachers and musicians the resources and tools needed to further music education. Founded by Bonamassa in 2011, KTBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to fuel the passion for music by funding programs and scholarships for students and teachers who possess the desire, but lack the resources or access to achieve their potential within music education. Through generous corporate sponsorships by industry powerhouses Ernie Ball Strings, Guitar Center, J&R Adventures, and individual donors, KTBA has been able to offer weekly donations to music classrooms and merit-based scholarships all over the United States, reaching over 80,000 students in all 50 states through the funding of over 450 unique projects.

In 2020, KTBA took its mission a step further by forming the Fueling Musicians Program, an emergency relief plan for touring musicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. By providing financial assistance for essential living expenses, the Fueling Musicians Program has helped over 350 struggling musicians with immediate cash payments of $1,500. KTBA plans to make the Fueling Musicians Program a permanent part of the organization to help struggling musicians get on the road. For more information, please visit keepingthebluesalive.org. ï»ż KEEPING BLUES ALIVE AT SEA IX March 18-22, 2024 Sailing from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico aboard the Norwegian Pearl

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Legendary bluesman Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman have announced the 10th edition of Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea, sailing March 21-26, 2025. The blues rock floating festival has expanded to be a five-day, five-night experience with two ports of call. The voyage will sail from Miami, FL to Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico aboard the Norwegian Gem. The all-star lineup includes:

  • Joe Bonamassa
  • Big Head Todd and the Monsters
  • Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
  • Samantha Fish
  • Joanne Shaw Taylor
  • Jimmy Vivino
  • Thunderstorm Artis
  • Taj Farrant

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Additional talent will be announced at a later date. In addition to their scheduled sets, there will be intimate acoustic morning sets, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, live podcast records, autograph sessions, guest jams, guitar clinics, tastings, meet and greets and much more. Because the cruise has been extended to five days and five nights ,there will also be an additional port excursion. 

Keeping Blues Alive at Sea X will benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA). KTBA, founded in 2011by Bonamassa, provides students, teachers and musicians with the resources and tools needed to further music education. KTBA has impacted the lives of over 90,000 students in all 50 states through weekly donations to music programs in schools, as well as funding other merit-based scholarships and extracurricular initiatives nationwide. In 2020, KTBA formed the Fueling Musicians Program, which provided emergency relief for touring musicians affected by the pandemic. It is now a permanent part of the organization, providing financial assistance for essential living expenses to help keep musicians on their feet and out on the road. 

Pre-sale signup is available now through March 10th at 11:59PM EST. Pre-sale bookings end March 12th. Public on-sale begins March 13th at 2PM EST at www.bluesaliveatsea.com . Three different payment options are available, including automated monthly billing which allows for a deposit as low as $100 per person through July 21st.

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  • February 6, 2024

Joe Bonamassa Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X

The Blues Titan teams with Sixthman for the tenth annual cruise

Blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman have announced the milestone tenth voyage of their world-famous blues-rock party at sea, Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X, sailing March 21-26, 2025 from Miami, FL to Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico aboard the opulent Norwegian Gem. To celebrate the cruise’s milestone, the voyage has been extended to include five days and five nights of the ultimate blues-rock experience with and all-star lineup, as well as an additional port excursion, making this landmark edition an even more extraordinary voyage than ever before.

Pre-sale sign-ups are available through March 10th at 11:59 pm ET with the pre-sale bookings ending on March 12th. The public on-sale begins on March 13th at 2 pm ET, exclusively at bluesaliveatsea.com . Three different payment options will be available, with automated monthly billing allowing for a deposit as low as $100 per person through July 21st, while supplies last.

Hosted and curated as always by the Blues Rock Titan himself Joe Bonamassa, Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X will present five days and five nights of onboard performances and unforgettable collaborations by such blues and blues-rock superstars as Bonamassa (performing two unique shows), Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Larkin Poe, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jimmy Vivino, Eddie 9V, Thunderstorm Artis, Taj Farrant, and many more to be announced. In addition, the cruise will feature an array of inimitable activities, including intimate acoustic morning sets, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, live podcasts, autograph sessions, guest jams, guitar clinics, tastings, M&G’s and much more.

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X is dedicated to championing incredible, emerging live talent, a commitment reflected in this year’s lineup, where the current lineup artists collectively have received ten Grammy nominations, three of them from the 2024 award season alone. This recognition, highlighted by Sunday night’s Grammy Awards where Larkin Poe won Best Contemporary Blues Album, underscores the caliber of artists we feature. KTBA’s focus on up-and-coming talent not only enriches the onboard experience for guests to have an unmatched musical journey at sea but also aligns with its mission to support growing artists and provide them with a platform and an audience.

The Norwegian Gem will provide everything needed to make Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X the most luxurious cruise vacation ever, with fully stocked bars at (virtually) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Gem Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.

For the first time in cruise history, Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea will pay visits to not one but two spectacular ports of call, allowing cruisers the chance to explore and enjoy the serene beach on the private island of Harvest Caye, Belize and the local culture and crystal blue waters in Costa Maya, Mexico. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until four to six weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their official booking number.

The announcement of Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X comes on the heels of the 2024 Blues Music Award nominations, where Bonamassa earned nods for both Blues Rock Artist and Blues Rock Album. These nominations cement the triumph of his latest studio album, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 , which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Recently, Bonamassa shared his journey in the documentary Guitar Man , now available for a limited time to watch on his store for free. Bonamassa continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his relentless touring and musical innovations. Fans can look forward to more electrifying performances as tickets for his 2024 tour, covering major cities in the U.S. and Europe, including a return to the iconic Royal Albert Hall, are now available.

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X will once again benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), dedicated to providing students and teachers and musicians the resources and tools needed to further music education. Founded by Bonamassa in 2011, KTBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to fuel the passion for music by funding programs and scholarships for students and teachers who possess the desire, but lack the resources or access to achieve their potential within music education. With total donations approaching $2M from fundraisers, merchandise sales, and more, KTBA has impacted the lives of over 90,000 students in all 50 states via weekly donations to music programs in schools across the US, as well as funding other merit-based scholarships and extracurricular initiatives nationwide. In 2020, KTBA took its mission a step further by forming the Fueling Musicians Program, an emergency relief plan for touring musicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fueling Musicians Program is now a permanent part of the organization, providing financial assistance for essential living expenses to help struggling musicians on their feet and on the road.

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Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea: Mediterranean (Part One) – Joe Bonamassa’s Blues Cruise Included Visit to Nerdville

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The second sailing of Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea: Mediterranean sailed out of Athens, Greece on August 23, 2022, and before the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Jade returned to the Greek capital five days later cruisers had a chance to see two full shows from Bonamassa as well as multiple performances from other stars like Keb’ Mo’, Walter Trout, Tommy Emmanuel, Samantha Fish, Marc Broussard and Ana Popović. The Jade called at Mykonos, Greece and KuƟadası, Turkey along the way and also made a “stop” at Nerdville.

Some 25 acts entertained fans throughout the cruise, with early morning acoustic shows, full concerts throughout the day and late night jam sessions. And while fans raved about shows from former Van Morrison side man James Hunter and the reggae-fied blues rock of Jackie Venson, there was never any doubt as to who fans adored the most. And there were plenty of chances to enjoy the work of Joe Bonamassa during the cruise, beginning with an evening concert on the Jade ’s pool deck on sail away day.

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Bonamassa began his set with “Dust Bowl,” a cut with eerie overtones, before moving into “Evil Mama,” a ‘70s-inspired blues rocker with a funky beat. The song also featured the first of many guitar solos from Joe – a jaw-dropping display that Bonamassa made seem effortless. “I Didn’t Think She Would Do It,” “Notches,” “Just ’Cos You Can Don’t Mean You Should,” “Curtain Call,” and “The Heart That Never Waits” filled out the middle of the show as did a haunting cover of Gary Moore’s “Midnight Blues;” Bonamassa has acknowledged the late Irish firebrand as an influence on his style. As he often does, Bonamassa wrapped up his set with “The Ballad of John Henry.”

Joe’s two concerts during the cruise were only part of how fans could immerse themselves in all-things Bonamassa, who appeared as a guest player at many of the other shows, including sitting in for a song with Jade MacRae, a longtime vocalist in his band. The ship’s television system featured a Joe Bonamassa channel that aired mostly live material 24/7 (another channel featured all the other acts) and for those who wanted Joe to, uh, keep them warm at night, blankets featuring Joe’s likeness could be purchased in the merch area. Perhaps the most unique available experience was the chance for fans to witness a taping of Joe’s podcast Live from Nerdville .

For the episode of Live from Nerdville that was taped in the Jade ’s Stardust Theater, Joe interviewed Tommy Emmanuel, Marc Broussard and Terry Reid. All three conversations began with a recounting of how the two first met. Marveling at how joyous Emmanuel seems to always be on stage, Joe asked Tommy about his passion and Emmanuel responded that meeting people, hearing other people play and jamming was a big part of it; Bonamassa noted for example a 2 Âœ hour impromptu off-stage jam between Emmanuel and Keb’ Mo’ that he had witnessed the day before the taping. When Bonamassa commented that the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea cruises are one of the only places where artists can enjoy that kind of musical camaraderie, Emmanuel jokingly asked “Are you trying to get me to sign up for next year?”

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When Broussard came on, Bonamassa posed the question to the Louisiana-born artist, “What is it about the south that creates a sound that no other region in the US or anywhere in the world creates?” Before Marc could answer Joe poked a little fun at his own homeland saying, “There’s no one walking around going, ‘Man, I just can’t get enough of that Upstate New York soul.’” The question is almost impossible to answer and Broussard responded with humor, “I really don’t know. It probably has to do with slight in-breeding and a heavy dose of spice.”

Terry Reid was by far the most-animated of the “Live from Nerdville” guests and he reveled in telling stories. Reid goes back a long way and he had Bonamassa and the audience in stitches as he related a tour where he was the opening act for the Rolling Stones in the 1960s. The Stones were experiencing Beatlemania-like pandemonium at the time and it extended to the opening act, with Reid noting that the crowd’s screaming was so intense that it drowned out the music. No music was played during the taping but it will be edited in for the podcast’s airing, scheduled for later this year.

The next sailing of the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean will be August 17-22, 2023 and once again sail from Athens with calls at Santorini, Greece and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Blackberry Smoke, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jimmy Vivino and Kirk Fletcher will be among those joining Bonamassa.

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KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA MEDITERRANEAN Join Joe Bonamassa, Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, and Blues fans from far and wide on the vacation of a lifetime! We’re sailing from Athens, Greece to Mykonos, Greece and Kusadasi, Turkey, August 23-28, 2022 aboard Norwegian Pearl. Joe Bonamassa, and an iconic lineup filled with legendary musicians and award-winning artists, promise unforgettable moments aboard a ship filled with fellow music aficionados. You don’t want to miss this immersive experience that connects Blues-rock fans on a five-day musical celebration at sea!

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Steve Winwood is part of the line-up of blues hero Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean II cruise, to take place in August 2022. The event has been announced by Bonamassa, the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, and Sixthman.

The cruise follows seven sold-out Caribbean cruises, and a sold-out Mediterranean cruise, and will set sail August 23-28 next year, traveling from Athens, Greece to Mykonos, Greece and Kusadasi, Turkey.

As before, the second European cruise will feature music across multiple stages as well as curated music-centered activities, and one-of-a-kind collaborative sets including one featuring Winwood and Bonamassa together. Winwood joins other newly-confirmed names on the excursion such as Tommy Emmanuel, Samantha Fish, Jackie Venson, and the Reverend Shawn Amos.

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Also on board will be other blues notables such as Walter Trout, Marc Broussard, Ana Popovic, King King, Jimmy Vivino, Blues Pills, the James Hunter Six, Jackie Venson, the Suffers, Kris Barras Band, and Selwyn Birchwood. Fans of British blues-rock from the late 1960s onwards will also note with excitement the presence on the bill of Terry “Superlungs” Reid.

Fans of the blues and of the individual artists are encouraged to reserve their staterooms for the sailing now, at bluesaliveatseaeurope.com. Double occupancy staterooms begin at $1,650 per person, plus taxes and fees. Low deposits and flexible payment plans are available. For a limited time only, all guests who reserve a stateroom on Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean II , will receive a free Premium Beverage Package, valued at $495.00 per person, for their entire cabin. More information is available at bluesaliveatseaeurope.com.

The cruise ship for the occasion, the Norwegian Jade, offers 16 different dining options, 15 bars and lounges, casino, spa, and gym. It also features updated design and décor in public spaces and new, state-of-the-art cabin features.

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Plays On 2024 'Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea' Cruise (Video)

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION , the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes ( DEEP PURPLE , BLACK SABBATH ),guitarist Joe Bonamassa , drummer Jason Bonham ( LED ZEPPELIN ) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian ( DREAM THEATER , ALICE COOPER , BILLY IDOL ),played its second concert in six years on Monday (March 18) on the pool deck stage of the Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea cruise, sailing from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico from March 18-22. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below.

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION 's first gig since 2018 took place on Sunday, March 17 at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This rare appearance was the first live performance in America from the band in over 11 years. Presented by Bonamassa 's Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation , all profits from the concert were donated to support music education and musicians in need.

Prior to the Fort Lauderdale gig, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION 's most recent performance took place in February 2018 at the fourth edition of the Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea .

According to Setlist.fm , the setlist for the March 18 concert was as follows:

01. Sway 02. One Last Soul 03. Wanderlust 04. The Outsider 05. Cold 06. Enlighten 07. Crossfire 08. The Crow 09. Stay Free 10. Black Country 11. Mistreated (DEEP PURPLE cover)

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION will release its highly anticipated fifth studio album, "V" , on June 14. The LP's first single, "Stay Free" , was made available earlier in the month.

Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley , "V" marks a monumental chapter in the band's storied career, embodying a renewed spirit and an evolution of their unmistakable sound. Shirley captures the essence of the band's journey, stating: "For a band that started out as a collection of the best practitioners of their instruments, they very quickly found a unique sound. This time around, it has more purpose, the riffs are tougher, and there are hooks! Yes, hooks! It's the most cohesive record, full of soul and grit, and I think this is the one that's going to be the benchmark for BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION ." Glenn agrees: "In my opinion, we had the best time recording this record at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, tons of fun and a magical recording. Meet you inside the music.”

"Stay Free" , the lead single, is a powerhouse track that blends hard rock's raw energy with a heavy dose of blues, channeling the spirit of legends like AC/DC and LED ZEPPELIN . It sets the tone for what fans can expect from "V" — a testament to the band's dynamic synergy and creative evolution.

Since their debut in 2010, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION has delivered a series of critically acclaimed albums, each showcasing the group's ability to fuse British blues-rock with American soul in a way that captivates audiences worldwide. Their return with "V" and the single "Stay Free" reaffirms their status as rock royalty and showcases their growth as musicians and storytellers.

Shirley 's insight into the recording process highlights the unique chemistry and camaraderie within the band. "When we convened in 2023 to start recording the album 'V' , it really was like picking up the day after the most recent gig," Shirley reflects. "The camaraderie is immediately evident. Once they start playing, everyone is deadly serious, and the music sounds like this band, and nothing else sounds like it."

"V" is a milestone that celebrates the journey, talent, and vision of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION . As the band embarks on this new chapter, they invite fans old and new to join them in experiencing the depth and power of "V" and the electrifying energy of "Stay Free" .

"V" track Listing:

01. Enlighten 02. Stay Free 03. Red Sun 04. Restless 05. Letting Go 06. Skyway 07. You're Not Alone 08. Love And Faith 09. Too Far Gone 10. The Open Road

During an appearance on an August 2023 episode of SiriusXM 's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" , Hughes stated about the musical direction of the new BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION material: "It sounds like BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION . There's not too many left turns, there's nothing happening that's weirdly different. We followed a vibe of the first four albums, so it it's an extension, but it's really a progression, if you can call it a progression. Everybody's playing out of their skin. The vibe in the camp has never been so friendly and fun. It's a really, really great vibe in the band. And we had a great time at Sunset Sound [studios] in Hollywood. And I can't wait for you to hear it."

As for BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION 's touring plans, Glenn said: "If you go back 10 years when I wanted to
 well, we all wanted to play more shows. And Joe has been very busy from the get-go of his career. What I want you to know, and I want everybody to know, that, of course, we want to play with BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNITY , but Joe 's schedule is crazy busy, and we all get it. Unfortunately, that's the way it is. So my priority is playing my own music with my own band and doing what I need to do to have fun on my own."

He continued: "Would I like to play some shows with Joe , Derek and Jason ? Of course I would. I think everybody would like that. But what I can't do is say we're gonna do this, this, and that
 I've done it before and it didn't happen, so I won't
 I'm glad Joe has [said in a recent interview] he wants to do something like that, because I think we all wanna set some time out to do that, and we're hoping that we can play in North America [in 2024]."

Earlier that same month, Bonamassa told "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about the new BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION album: "The thing about BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION , whether you like the way we sound or not, when we all get together, it has a very specific thing that it does. Everybody brings a very specific thing to the table, and it's a special band."

According to Joe , he brought the BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION members back together to make the follow-up to "BCCIV" , which was released in September 2017 and marked BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION 's first studio effort since 2013's "Afterglow" . "I was the one that kind of initiated the text, be, like, 'Hey, is there anybody interested in doing a fifth one?'" he said. "And Derek got back to me. Jason got back to me pretty quickly. And Glenn called me and said, 'I can't do anything until this DEAD DAISIES situation goes one way or the next.' And I said, 'Fair enough.' So when Glenn left THE DEAD DAISIES [in 2022], that was kind of the green light for us to get back together."

Regarding the songwriting process for BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION 's fifth album and how it compared to that on the band's previous efforts, Joe said: "This was the same. I went over to Glenn 's house about six times and we hashed out some ideas — pretty rough, loose ideas. Nothing in stone. And so I had a playlist on my phone, voice memos, BCC 1 through 10. And that was it. So, so day one, we just [said], 'Okay, let's start with BCC 1.' And we sat in the courtyard at Sunset Sound — they have this really nice courtyard with a bunch of chairs — and we sat out there with an acoustic guitar and a couple of things and we just bashed out the arrangement. We were, like, 'Okay, that's cool.' We went in, played it three or four times and that was it. Nobody charted anything; we just kind of memorized it and did it. And we would go into the control room, listen a little bit, maybe tweak something, but once it fired up and after the second day, we really hit our stride, going, 'Okay, the band's back.' 'Cause we hadn't played together in six years."

As for the recording process for the new BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION disc, Joe said: "There's not a lot of overdubs. I rarely double the guitars, 'cause Glenn 's bass sound is so big and distorted, you know what I mean? It's, like, why do I need to double the guitar? Same thing with Derek . It's almost like playing in the band FREE . All of the sound comes from the four of us. And Jason takes up a huge amount of bandwidth; he's such a big drummer."

Bonamassa went on to say that he is looking forward to performing with BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION again. "I'd like to do some live shows with 'em [in 2024]," he said. "I think it would be really fun
 Scheduling is the hardest thing, because of what everybody's got [coming up]
 [My solo band is] booked almost two years out. But next year, I really wanna at least set aside a week, maybe two weeks, where we can go out and do selected shows, do a couple here in the U.S., go to Europe, do a couple there. 'Cause it is fun."

In a September 2022 interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 , Bonamassa stated about what it is about a "band situation" that appeals to him, considering he has spent most of his career as a solo artist: "I like nothing more than to be a member of a band and playing guitar. I don't have to front it; I don't have to sing all the time. And it's a lot less pressure than being the front person. Being the person in front is a special skillset. You have to be an entertainer. You can't just sit up there and stare at your guitar and go, 'Wow. Look, I can play guitar pretty good.' That's not gonna fill the theater. You have to put on a show. And to put on a show requires being an entertainer. So being in a band, the sum of the parts is greater than the single entity. So this thing where Glenn co-fronts BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION , I can just sit back and play rhythm guitar and watch him do his thing. He's a legend. And then conversely, Glenn doesn't have to sing all night; I'll sing three or four [songs]. So we kind of spread out the whole workload a little bit."

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION 's inception took place when Hughes and Bonamassa fused their styles on stage in Los Angeles for an explosive performance at Guitar Center 's King Of The Blues event. With the help and guidance of Shirley , they further added to their rock lineage by recruiting Bonham and Sherinian .

In a 2017 interview, Hughes talked about the chemistry between the BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION members, especially since all the musicians have had successful careers prior to launching the group.

"This band was meant to be," Glenn said. "It was formed out of a friendship with Joe and I. We got the [other] guys to come in, and it's always been a strong brotherhood. And we're just very lucky and fortunate to have met. I've known Jason since he was [a kid]. I just think that these four guys in this band are the right guys to play in the band."

An epic night with Black Country Communion đŸ”„ @joebonamassa @glennhughesonline #bluesaliveatsea 📾 : @nathanzucker Posted by Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea on  Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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  18. Joe Bonamassa Official

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