CRAFT BEER & MUSIC CRUISE A.K.A. THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE, THE INAUGURAL FOUR-NIGHT VOYAGE OUT OF MIAMI MARCH 1-5, 2016 ABOARD NORWEGIAN PEARL

Above: Performing artists aboard THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE

ON THE BLUE–a leader in music cruise charter innovation–has officially announced their new craft beer and music cruise, titled THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE, the first cruise to marry craft beers and music from around the country, sailing out of Miami aboard the Norwegian Pearl from March 1-5, 2016. Early booking discount pricing is available now to passengers that book before September 30, 2015; they will pay $499 USD per person for double-occupancy cabins (government fees, taxes, and gratuities not included). For booking and more information, visit: LebrewskiCruise.com.

This four-night, full-charter inaugural voyage will visit tropical ports Nassau/Paradise Island and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and feature daily craft beer tastings; live performances from over 20 renowned bands from multiple genres of music (initial line-up below); and hosted by brewer and member of The String Cheese Incident, Kyle Hollingsworth (who is also performing). Sponsors for the event include the American Homebrewers Association and The Brewing Network.

On the music side, the inaugural THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE will be headlined by O.A.R. (Of A Revolution), who areknown for their intense, vibrant live shows (including selling out Madison Square Gardentwice) which are always highlighted by the communal feeling shared by their fans. Their unique, powerful American Rock and Jam Band sound is loved by fans across the country and will set the stage for non-stop beer and music fun aboard the Norwegian Pearl.

From Jam, Folk, Americana to Indie Rock, Alternative Country, Celtic Rock and much more, the THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE is a virtual music sampler. Joining O.A.R. aboard the ship is the Kyle Hollingsworth Band; Michael Kang of The String Cheese Incident; Jason Hann, also of The String Cheese Incident and his band, Rhythmatronix; Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers; The Samples; Jared & The Mill; Eufórquestra; Young Dubliners; Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown; Hollis Brown; Alpha Rev; Andy Frasco and Raelyn Nelson.In addition, iconic Southern Rock artists will also rock the ship, including: Molly Hatchet; The Fabulous Thunderbirds; Blackfoot featuring Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd; Doc Holliday; Stolen Rhodes; Sour Diesel Trainwreck and Thomas Wynn & the Believers.Fans will have access to multiple private concerts, Q&A sessions and more.

With great craft beer comes great brewing minds and this cruise will feature some of the biggest names in the craft beer world. Hailing from landmark breweries and being highlighted on the ship are celebrity brewers including Jeff Brown from Boulder Beer; Joey Redner from Cigar City Brewing; Ron Lindenbusch from Lagunitas Brewing Co and Jeremy Moyner from Stone Brewing with more to be announced. These brewers are industry leaders with a wealth of knowledge and passengers will be able to interact with them in a variety of ways, including:

* Meet & Greet/Photo Ops with Celebrity Brewers

* Food & Beer Pairings

* Brewmaster Q&A

* Brewer Roundtable

* Additional events to be announced

Above: Brewing celebrities aboard THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE

Whether you are a home brewer or simply a craft beer aficionado, THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE puts craft beer center stage. Fans can mingle with some of the craft beer industry’s finest brewing celebrities, sample hundreds of beers during complimentary tastings, soak in great information during the home brewing workshops and panels, plus a myriad of educational craft beer opportunities are scheduled.

*      Daily craft beer tastings

*      Food and beer pairing

*      Food and beer cooking event between artists and cruisers

*      Home brewing workshop

*      Brewers round table (featuring a beer panel with moderator)

*      Meet the Brewmaster Q&A

*      Celebrity brewer’s workshop (featuring Kyle Hollingsworth and more)

*      Beer Olympics including beer pong, pretzel flaring (necklaces), tricycle race (brew 500) and the world series of quarters

*      Daily music performances on five stages

*      Artist meet and greets and photo opportunities

*      Avery

*      Ballast Point

*      Boulder Beer

*      Cigar City

*      Cascade Brewing

*      Cisco

*      Coronado

*      Dogfish Head

*      Brewery Ommegang

*      Boulevard

*      Founders

*      Funky Buddha

*      Heavy Seas

*      Hoppin Frog

*      Left Hand

*      Oskar Blues

*      Rogue

*      Stone

*      Terrapin

*      The Bruery

*      Redstone Meadery

ON THE BLUE is a leader in cruise charter innovation and promoter for THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE, having sailed over 100,000 passengers in that last 20 years. The principals of ON THE BLUE have deep roots in the music industry, having provided world-class cruise ship production management for celebrities and musical artists for over two decades. ON THE BLUE has run dozens of charter and large group programs for organizations, corporations, celebrities and artists throughout North America, and has played major roles in the development of ground-breaking theme cruise concepts. Past charters have included an array of Fortune 500 companies plus theme cruises featuring entertainers such as Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Night Ranger, The Moody Blues, UFO, Queensryche, Tesla, Cinderella, Yes, Little River Band, UK, Steve Hackett, Carl Palmer, Greg Lake and many others. For more information, visit otblue.com.

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