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Music with a View – Each
NYC RTR Cruise is a scenic tour and live music event in the most intimate
and friendly concert setting you've ever experienced. Listening to
your favorite artists while sailing past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis
Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and the world's greatest NYC skyline -
you've never seen music like this before. We look forward to rockin'
the river with you this summer.
– John
and Steve, Producers
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited
and is first come first served. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior
to sailing
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Donna the Buffalo
Thursday, July 10 @ 8pm Only
Rootsy folk-rock sextet Donna the Buffalo
formed in 1987 in Ithaca, NY. The group's three vocalists -- Tara
Nevins, who also plays fiddle, guitar, and accordion; guitarist Jeb
Puryear; and keyboardist Joe Thrift -- add another layer of diversity
to the group's eclectic and often socially conscious sound. Guitarist
Jim Miller, drummer Tom Gilbert, and bassist Jed Greenberg complete
the ensemble. |
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Adrian Belew
Friday, July 11 @ 8pm Only
Like all great guitarists, Belew has his own recognizable style/sound
(one that admittedly tends to be quirky and off-the-wall at times),
and is an incredibly versatile player, as he's always found a way to
make his signature style fit into a wide variety of musical genres:
hard rock, funk, new wave, experimental, Beatlesque pop, and more.
Belew has played with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, the Talking Heads and
King Crimson among many others. |
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The Prisoners of 2nd Ave. with
special guest, Willie Nile
Thursday, July 17 @ 8pm
Jimmy Vivino's brainchild started
as a "deeper cuts from
my favorite records dating 1967 through 1973" type of band.
Everything had to have a Who or Cream type of power trio sound.
After calling John Conte and Rich Pagano to complete the trio,
they soon realized their sound embodied the energy & spirit
of Bill Graham's Fillmore East & with Jimmy's knowledge of
the flow of an evening at the venue, they began to design a somewhat
psychedelic yet soaring, streamlined show.
Willie Nile made
his recording debut in 1980 with his acclaimed self-titled
LP on Arista Records, followed a year later by Golden
Down.
He followed those, in 1991, with
Places I Have Never Been on Columbia. With 1992's Hard
Times in America (a cult favorite throughout Europe.
"Nile is a songwriters’ songwriter,"
Lucinda Williams opined, “Willie
Nile is a great artist. If there was any justice in this world,
I’d
be opening up for him instead of him for me.” Please
join Willie and Po2a for an evening of music and the official
release party for Willie's new live dvd, Willie Nile Live From
The Streets of New York.
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The Nerds SOLD OUT
Friday, July 18 @ 8pm Only
Enjoy an evening of sheer entertainment
with the band that combines high energy rock n' roll with a
stage show of pure talent and comedy. From the House of Blues
in Boston to the Shrine in L.A.; from British Columbia to Bermuda & the
Bahamas; from Florida to Arizona; to Ohio and back to Atlantic
City; all through New Jersey and back to New York; from selling
out Carnegie Hall, to headlining at the PNC Bank Arts Center,
The Nerds® continue to entertain their massive fan base
that stretches all over the world
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Björn Again - The Abba
Experience
Friday, July 25th @ 7 & 9:30 pm
This exciting show recreates the ABBA phenomenon
both visually and through the remarkably accurate reflection
of the ABBA sound, dance steps and humor. Bjorn Again has been
seen and heard at over 3,000 concerts worldwide. "Our Fans
had better make the most out of Bjorn Again because that's the
closest they are going to get to ever seeing ABBA again". … Benny
Anderson of ABBA.
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Roomful of Blues
Thur, July 31st @ 7:30 pm
With an almost non-stop performance schedule
for the last 37 years, Roomful of Blues has earned critical, popular and radio success and a legion of fans
around the globe. Twice, the prestigious Down Beat International Critics
Poll selected Roomful of Blues as Best Blues Band. Roomful’s horn
section has won The Blues Foundation’s W.C. Handy Award for “Best
Instrumentalist” three times and in 2004 won the prestigious W.C.
Handy award for Best Blues Band.
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John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties
Thur., Aug. 7th @ 7(SOLD
OUT)& 9:30 pm
After Beginning his solo career with 1974's "Hangin’ Around
the Observatory." Hiatt’s landmark 1987 release "Bring The
Family" received critical praise and was his first album to chart in
the U.S. In 1993, Rhino Records released "Love Gets Strange: The Songs
of John Hiatt," which collected many of the cover versions of his songs
that were recorded during the 80s and 90s. 2000’s "Crossing Muddy
Waters" was released on the independent imprint Vanguard Records and
called, “The
most natural and relaxed John Hiatt album in years.” |
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Eddie Money
Friday, August 8th @ 7 & 9:30
pm
Eddie Money's musical style is characterized
by his recognizable vocals and catchy melodies, and his
numerous MTV music videos throughout the 1980s. Money
arrived in the late '70s at the height of album rock's
popularity. He reached the Top 10 with singles like "Take
Me Home Tonight", "I
Wanna Go Back" and "Walk on Water." During
the early '80s, Money began to make funny narrative videos,
which became staples on early MTV and made "Shakin'" and "Think
I'm in Love" hits
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Blues Guitar Heroes Night with
Coco Montoya &
Popa Chubby
Tues, August 12th @ 7pm
Coco Montoya
first met Paul Barerre and Little Feat at a blues festival and
according to Barerre, “Coco’s
playing was inspirational to me - great tone and attitude.” The
band invited Montoya to their annual Feat Festival in Jamaica
two years in a row. “Our fans took to him like butter on
bread”, recalls Barerre. “He fit in so well with
the band that I knew I had to produce him. I really wanted to
get that live feel from him on a recording, and that’s
just what we did.”
The ever-prolific Popa Chubby returns with
a new CD of hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll, Deliveries
After Dark, a collection of balls-out Blues/Rock played
with reckless abandon, no apologies, visceral and heavy, with
a few surprises thrown in – such
as the theme from “The Godfather” rearranged as a
surf guitar instrumental, and the spacey and evocative “Woman
In My Bed Dub,” a reggae tune as thick with smoke as a
Kingston club.
Popa Chubby continues to rule the road with his high-octane ax
work and uncompromising, in your face attitude, resulting in
a supercharged mix that spits fire at every turn.
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Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks
Wed / Thur, Aug. 13 & 14 @ 7:30 pm
With one of the most powerful singing voices, Raul
Malo founded the Mavericks in 1990. Since then they become one of
the most successful country bands. Wanting to reach back to his Cuban
and Jazz roots, Raul began a solo career while on break from the
Mavericks. In Malo's music you hear surprising stylistic quick turns
and unexpected detours - from country to Tex-Mex rock 'n' roll to
joyous kitschy '60s cocktail pop to strait-up, traditional Cuban
and South American music. |
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Bayou to Bourbon St. featuring
Marcia
Ball & Beausoleil avec Micheal Doucet
Fri. Aug. 15th - 7 & 9:30pm
Marcia Ball has just released her highly anticipated new CD, Peace,
Love & BBQ (Alligator Records). Produced by Stephen
Bruton, Peace, Love & BBQ finds Ball at a creative peak.
this is her first new studio CD in four years and the 13th album of
her career. Her last album release, 2005’s Live! Down the Road
received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album. Her
piano style is known for its elements of zydeco, swamp-blues, and boogie-woogie.
Since forming in 1975, Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their
undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. BeauSoleil
avec Michael Doucet take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and
artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country,
blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole
Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music
of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. |
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Hothouse Flowers
Tue. Aug. 19th - 7pm only
Begun the late
'80s with a passionate, bombastic fusion of rock & roll
w/ the rootsy sounds of Irish folk and American gospel. The group
was founded as a Dublin street-performance act called the Incomparable
Benzini Brothers by schoolmates Liam O'Maonlai (vocals, keyboards)
and Fiachna O'Broainain (guitar), the former of whom had played in
My Bloody Valentine forerunner Congress.Their 1988 debut, People, cruised
to the top of the Irish charts and peaked at number two in Britain.
Their follow-ups, Home and Songs From the Rain, continued their success. |
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Chris Smither / Sonny Landreth
DOUBLE BILL–Wed, Aug 20th @ 7pm Only
"CHRIS SMITHER taps his foot to keep the
rhythm, much like the late blues legend John Lee Hooker. His finger-picked
guitar lines are sleek, unhurried and insistent. And then there's
the voice – equal parts gravel and molasses, Smither's singing
sounds like a distillation of the folk and blues heroes he grew
up listening to in New Orleans" - National Public Radio
"SMITHER is an American original, a product of the musical
melting pot, and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in
the world" - AP
Eric Clapton says "[SONNY LANDRETH] is probably
the most underestimated musician on the planet and also probably
one of the most advanced.”
Within the last year, Landreth performed at Clapton’s Crossroads
Guitar Festival in Dallas, the Festival International de Jazz de
Montreal, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He recently
performed with Jimmy Buffett at Fenway Park and appears on Buffett’s
first number one album, License to Chill. Landreth also received
a long overdue nod with a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary
Blues Recording for his seventh album, The Road We’re On,
released on Sugar Hill Records. |
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The Radiators
Thursday, August 21st @ 7 & 9:30pm
The Radiators, still with the original five members,
have been bringing their New Orleans-inspired music to the rest of
the world for 28 years. The Rads have released more than a dozen
albums and maintain a strong, loyal fan base and are on the road
relentlessly. |
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Rhett Miller of Old '97's
Friday, August 22nd @ 7 & 9:30pm
Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging
rock ‘n’ roll quartet the Old 97’s, as well as an
accomplished solo artist. In addition to his seven records with the
97’s, he’s released two highly regarded solo albums, The
Instigator (2002) and The Believer (2006). Rhett continues to balance
his solo endeavors with his membership in the Old 97’s. The
still-active quartet, which was prominently featured in the Jennifer
Aniston/Vince Vaughn romantic comedy, The Break Up, will release
their next full-length studio album, Blame It On Gravity, on May
13. |
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The 'FUV Boat 08: A Floating
Dance Party to Benefit WFUV Radio
Friday, Sept. 5th @ 7pm Only
FUV DJ's will be mixing the music as we
party, dance and sail around Manhattan. Party with a view aboard
the NYC Rockin The River Cruises. Come listen and dance to your
favorite tunes while sailing around Ellis Island, the Statue
of Liberty and the NYC Skyline. All to benefit your favorite
radio station 90.7FM WFUV Radio. |
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THE
BOAT SAILS RAIN OR SHINE.
We regret the boat is NOT handicapped accessible – Seating
is first come, first served
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