The 16th sailing of Jam Cruise will take place aboard the Norwegian Jade between January 17 – 22, 2018. Jam Cruise 16 will depart and return to Miami with port stops scheduled for Roatan, Honduras and Grand Cayman. Organizers Cloud 9 Adventures have just revealed the initial musical lineup for Jam Cruise 16 which is headed up by Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Galactic, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Gramatik, Maceo Parker, Lotus and Steel Pulse.

Additional Jam Cruise 15 acts include Lettuce, Keller Williams, Voodoo Dead, The New Mastersounds, Dumpstaphunk, Antibalas and Turkuaz. The Marcus King Band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Main Squeeze, Horseshoes & Handgrenades and Aqueous are among the many groups that will make their Jam Cruise debuts aboard the Jade early next year. Sacred steel specialist Robert Randolph has been tapped to lead JC16’s Super Jam. A number of special guests have been revealed, namely Ryan Montbleau, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, Dan Lebowitz, Mike Dillon, Skerik and Roosevelt Collier.

Voodoo Dead will find Steve Kimock joined by Jeff Chimenti, George Porter Jr., Jackie Greeneand John Kimock focusing on Grateful Dead covers with a New Orleans twist. Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood performances have become increasingly rare over the years. The quartet last played together at Bonnaroo in 2015. Stay tuned for additional lineup announcements.

The Jam Cruise experience extends well beyond as the music as JC offers curated programs both on and off the ship. Onboard experiences such as Brews at Sea, Chefs at Sea and Yoga at Sea return on Jam Cruise 16, while Jam Cruisers can also participate in artist-led activities, theme nights and autograph signings and witness “seen only on Jam Cruise” artist collaborations, special guest sit-ins and more. Port stops in Roatan and Grand Cayman give cruisers the chance to go ashore for excursions, sightsee, spend the day on the beach or participate in the Positive Legacy Day of Service to give back to the local community.

Cabins go on sale to all who reserved a spot in the pre-book period starting May 10. Those that remain will go on sale to the public on May 16 at 12 p.m. ET. Head to the festival’s website for more details and booking information.

Jam Cruise 16 Initial Lineup

• Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood
• Galactic
• Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
• Maceo Parker
• Lotus
• Gramatik
• Lettuce
• Steel Pulse
• Keller Williams
• Voodoo Dead feat. Steve Kimock, George Porter Jr, Jackie Greene, Jeff Chimenti, John Kimock
• The New Mastersounds
• Dumpstaphunk
• Antibalas
• Turkuaz
• The Marcus King Band
• Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
• Con Brio
• The Main Squeeze
• Naughty Professor feat. Chali 2na
• The Russ Liquid Test
• Andy Frasco & The U.N.
• Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
• The Lil Smokies
• Aqueous
• Kat Wright
• Holly Bowling
• Robert Randolph Super Jam *
• Everyone Orchestra *
• DJ Logic

Special Guests:

• Ryan Montbleau
• Jennifer Hartswick
• Natalie Cressman
• Dan Lebowitz
• Mike Dillon
• Skerik
• Roosevelt Collier

(All Artists will play two shows, except those denoted with * will be playing one show)

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