"Who is Drew Holcomb?"

“If you’re going to go on The Boat, Dive in and be part of the scene” reflects three time TRB singer-songwriter and frequent Cayamo artist, Drew Holcomb, on his Sixthman experience. Drew has risen the ranks since TRBXXI to Billboard Chart Topper and thanks the support of the Rock Boat community. He has many fond memories from the boats, from collaboration with fellow artists, to connecting to fans, to finding out that he and wife, Ellie were expecting while on The Boat.

Indeed Boaters, your holiday gift came early this year with Drew’s gem of an interview. Speaking of presents, if you haven’t yet rented his Neighborly Christmas Special, you truly can’t afford to miss it, check it out here!!!

Drew Holcomb can be found at: 

Facebook: @drewholcombmusic

Website: http://www.drewholcomb.com/

Twitter: @drewholcomb

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewholcombmusic/

"Who is Dave Furukawa?"

“2013 was probably the worst year of my family’s life… my business partner and friend, Chris Webb nominated my wife and I for a scholarship on The Rock Boat… and we actually were selected …. we got on the Boat and the rest is history…. but the magic of The Boat is the reason I keep on coming… I have to really thank The Rock Boat for saving me - It set me right!”

Hear Dave Furukawa (aka “Dave the Blind Guy”) relive his favorite memories from his 7 Rock Boats. He tells his side of the epic start to a close friendship with Patrick Murphy. He talks crowd surfing, Headphone Disco, and lifelong friends he’s met on the boat. Dave’s lucky number is 21 and he shares that the best yet to come on the next boat, TRB XXI!

Dave Furukawa can be found at: 

website: foresightar.com
*providing augmented reality/information for visually impaired individuals, inspired by the true story of his amazing guide-dog, Simon.

"Who is Will Byington"

“Epic - Seriously the best vacation a human could ever take - Spring break for Adults - Everything you could imagine it was - and it was summer camp meets sleepover fun…” reflects TRB stalwart, Will Byington, on his first Rock Boat in 2002.

We all know Will as the personable photographer on-board capturing the precious moments of the “worlds greatest floating music festival” - but did you know that his first three Rock Boats were as part of Cowboy Mouth’s team? It was in 2005 that Will reached out to Sixthman to see if they needed a photographer… and the rest is history.

This Chicago-based photographer and lover of music provides listeners with unique snapshots of TRB History - from the early days of the Boat to the seamless production of more recent years. Like Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark, Will is not officially part of Sixthman, but expresses his tremendous respect for their team and their “Every passenger is a VIP” philosophy. When he first got the job, Andy Levine instructed Will to “Capture the Experience” and I think any boater who has checked out the photos that Will stays up editing late night, would agree that his shots do just that.

If you are looking for the perfect last minute holiday gift for a special Rock Boater, We’d encourage you to check out his online shop for some prints!

Will Byington can be found at: 

website: http://www.willbyington.com
instagram: http://www.instagram.com/willbyingtontwitter: http://www.twitter.com/willbyington

N.B - If you happen to be Boater who has never had your photo taken by Will, he encourages you to just reach out and ask him to take your photo!!!

"Who is Sixthman Kalie"

Kalie Martin (a.k.a. Sixthman Kalie) joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to discuss her dream job with Sixthman. Sixthman Kalie is taking over the reins of Sixthman Jen but shows in this podcast that she is the perfect person for the job - and in typical Kalie fashion, she credits her fellow Sixthman Warriors and Ninjas for how well the experience runs. Kalie shares that her first Sixthman experience was as a passenger, which is probably why she understands the heart of boaters - and has been working with her Sixthman team to keep Rock Boat artists and Boaters connected durning the Pandemic.

"Who are Lisa and Jürgen Boese?"

Lisa and Jürgen Boese are an amazing pair Rock Boat veterans who join The BoatCast from Germany. “If we are in the US we visit bands and friends in their homes and if musicians from the US tour in Germany, they usually come to our home and play in our living room…” reflects Jürgen Boese. Lisa and Jürgen talk everything Rock Boat, from Top performances to cabin shows to hosting an elevator party to RECAP VIDEOS!!!!

We at the BoatCast have to say that this was one of the most enjoyable podcasts we have done to date - it felt like we were just standing on the pool deck before a sail away show as we connected with these two for the first time!

"Who is Steve Everett?"

“Sister Hazel put out their first record and that’s how the relationship began - that was my favorite band growing up…” reflects Steve Everett on his path to joining the Rock Boat family. He credits the relationships he established with Rock Boaters while opening up Sister Hazel to his Soundcheck competition success. This three-time TRB artist joins Christopher Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relieve his favorite Rock Boat memories from The Boat, including Lovesweat, singing on Melodime sets, sailing away from port listening to Michael Franti (and more).

Stay tuned later this year for new music by Steve Everett!!!

Steve Everett can be found at: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/5teveeverett?s=21

Instagram:https://instagram.com/steveeverettmusic?igshid=1wdxakhi0li4o

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papateve
Website: https://www.steveeverett.net

"Who is J.R. Linaberry (of The Bones of J.R. Jones)?"

“The hospitality, the kindness, the graciousness… The Sister Hazel guys were super friendly and welcoming.. it was one of the best exeperiences I’ve had… It was special” reflects JR Linaberry, of The Bones of J.R. Jones after his first performance on The Rock Boat. This solo artist enjoyed the Rock Boat community - and was a fan of catching multiple shows a day by fellow artists. J.R. joins Christopher Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relieve his favorite Rock Boat memories from TRB XX, including meet and greets, playing the first show on the Boat, and collaborations with fellow artists. During COVID-19 pandemic, he performed a “Mi Casa Su Casa!” show for Sixthman.

The Bones of J.R. Jones can be found at: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBonesofJ.R.Jones/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bonesofjrjones

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonesofjrjones/

Website: http://thebonesofjrjones.com/story-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigY4YJnQ46lXqqvfCHr9cg

Check out his new EP, The Celebration, arriving this fall !!!

"Who are Toby & Pip?"

With great excitement, The BoatCast welcomes TRB alumni and Singer-Songwriters, Toby & Pip from London. Based on the sound of their recent releases, the next time you see these two on TRB, they will likely be wearing Artist lanyards. They join Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk their Sister Hazel roots, mutual love for Simplified (and Welshly Arms), and cabin shows. Check out the music video for “If You Need to Go”, which includes high fives on The Boat, Sixthman, and fellow boaters from their travels around 16 countries.

The married couple shares a live acoustic version of their upcoming release, “Little Lady”, which evokes Will Home “Baby Girl” emotions for BoatCast Mark. Check out “Little Lady” November 4th on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and Google Play Music.

Toby & Pip can be found at: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TobyAndPip/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TobyandPip

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobypip/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcYWoZhSCl237VNJSfaNDg

Website: https://tobyandpip.com

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TobyAndPip/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fEtT8Imkfv9E3s4NyljAc?si=yrvJkG5UR1Om0XNo1zp2ig

Check out their upcoming LIVESTREAM SHOW on November 9th 2020.

"Who is J.R. Moore?"

“Everybody who is going for the first time, I always tell them to get ready to find their new favorite band…” reflects J.R. Moore, who has been on eight boats. His first seven boats had been in a matter of ten years as lead singer of Ingram Hill and he made an epic return on TRB XX. J.R. joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive his favorite Rock Boat memories. He opens up about the legendary all-Ingram Hill set on TRB XX as well as the joy of playing as part of Allen Mack Myers Moore.

Recorded just prior to the 20th anniversary of SH’s Fortress album, J.R. gives a HUGE shout out to Sister Hazel for their creativity in engaging with their fan community.

J.R. Moore can be found at: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRMooreMusic/

Twitter: @jrmooremusic

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jrmooremusic?igshid=1p64f1soz9zx0

Website: jrmooremusic.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JRMooreMusic

"Who is Mike McFadden (of Animal Years)?

“…It really didn’t settle in as far as how committed the fans are until the first show after we got announced… immediately people walked up to us and were like ‘We’re Rock Boaters’ and every show after that Rock Boaters were showing up” reflects Mike McFadden, lead singer of Animal Years.

Recorded shortly after the Animal Years addition to the TRB XXI lineup, McFadden joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things Rock Boat. He credits his connections to a Rock Boat veteran, Krissie Callahan, who had been telling him and his band for years about the Boat - and credits Scott Terry to giving him the inside scoop on the Boat from an artist’s perspective.

While TRBXX was McFadden’s first boat, he has been making a huge impact on the TRB community with his live performances during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, this singer’s “voice” extends beyond the stage, in his fight against racial injustice and he is excited for more inclusion on The Boat.

Mike McFadden/Animal Years can be found at: 

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnimalYears/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/animalyearsband?s=21

Instagram:

https://instagram.com/animalyearsmusic?igshid=13vocxbo3r9yq

Website:

https://www.animalyearsmusic.com/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0n-QqgWr0wWUmT8tH7Z6jQ

"Who is Sam Getz (of Welshly Arms)?

“…And people kinda went Rock Boat nuts…” reflects Sam Getz of his standing solo on the pedal steel on TRB VII, a pivotal moment in the trajectory of his musical career. Getz explains to Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark how this performance led to his introduction to Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers (which he eventually joined). He credits his connections made with the Rock Boat community to winning the Soundcheck voting for his band, Welshly Arms, following SK6ers’ hiatus. Join this TRB legend to relive his favorite TRB memories.

Sam Getz/Welshly Arms can be found at: 

Twitter: @welshlyarms 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welshlyarms/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/welshlyarmsband

Youtube: https://youtu.be/V5qmrRkOBDQ

Website: http://www.welshlyarms.com/

"Who is Aric Damm (of The Brevet)?

“In a very large degree, the Rock Boat has shaped The Brevet’s sound…” reflects two-time TRB artist Aric Damm. The lead singer of The Brevet joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive his favorite TRB experiences …(soft serve included). Aric notes that they transformed from a film/TV group to a live band in thanks to The Boat. He recalls the moment he realized that his Sixthman session friend, Sam Getz, was a Rock Boat legend. Chris reveals the importance of “Save Me” in his Cancer surgery recovery. When asked to describe The Rock Boat as a sport, Aric’s finds the correct the response to a question with no right answer. During these uncertain times, The Brevet is supporting small businesses by highlighting “Hometown Heros”.

Aric Damm/The Brevet can be found at: 

witter:https://twitter.com/thebrevet

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thebrevet/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aric.damm 

https://www.facebook.com/TheBrevet/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/thebrevettv

Website: www.thebrevet.com

Silver and Gold

Pretend City Records

"Who is Andy Suzuki?"

“I wear the mantle of being a ‘Rock Boat Band’ with pride the most… I make it very well known that I love and appreciate everything the Sixthman has given me - and it’s a lot …” reflects four-time TRB artist (as well as SATS stowaway), Andy Suzuki. Andy joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to reminisce on TRB experiences. Even prior to his first Boat, he recognized how strong the TRB Community is as Boaters started showing up to shows on his tour. Andy, fellow TRB legend Kozza, and the rest of his band, Andy Suzuki & The Method prepped for the Rock Boat more than any other shows because of how much The Boat meant to them. Since the pandemic started, Andy has been helping Boaters with his weekly Friday Night Lives and recently released “Stay at Home (A Quarantine Love Song)”

Andy Suzuki can be found at: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andtheMethod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyxsuzuki/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andthemethod

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/andysuzukimusic

Website: andysuzukimusic.com/

Alibi

Andy Suzuki Music LLC

"Who is Carly Burruss?"

“It was the most rewarding and fun… life-giving musical experience I’ve ever had… It will be tough to top that” reflects singer-songwriter, Carly Burruss, about her first Rock Boat and Sixthman Sessions. While Carly had never been on a Rock Boat prior to TRB XX, she is no stranger to Sixthman cruises. Carly had interned with Sixthman and later played on several charters, including Train SATS and even the legendary Gronk Cruise. Carly shares the excitement that she had when touring with Sister Hazel and getting invited to join the Rock Boat family. Carly relives her favorite memories from the boat - and gives much deserved love to a fellow female TRB XX artist.

Carly Burruss can be found at: 

Twitter: @carlyburruss 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/carlyburruss/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/carlyburrussmusic/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlyBurruss

Website:

http://www.carlyburruss.com/

Carly Burruss - EP

Carly Burruss

"Who is JD Eicher?"

“You don't get it until you are in it…” reflects singer-songwriter, JD Eicher, from Youngstown, Ohio. JD, a four-time TRB fan favorite joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things TRB. He talks about his progression in building relationships on the boat, starting with “Guily Pleasures with the Goose…”. to his stowaway Star Wars show performance with Tony Lucca to wearing a tutu on stage while performing with Supergroup, LOVESWEAT (ie Paul Pfau, Steve Everett, and JD).

JD can be found at: 

 Twitter: @jdeicher

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jdeicher

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdeicher/

Website: www.jdeicher.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jdeicher

I Don't Want to Be Right

JD Eicher Music

"Who is Pat McGee?"

“It’s the most well-run festival I’ve ever been involved with…” reflects singer-songwriter Pat McGee about his experience on The Rock Boat. This nine-time TRB legend joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to reminisce on memories from the Boat that he helped build. Stephen Kellogg proclaimed Pat McGee as “the original Godfather of The Rock Boat” - and for good reason, Pat was one of the first artists to foster the spirit of collaboration by inviting fellow artists up onto stage for late night covers. Pat fondly recalls some of his favorite memories, including Edwin McCain reciting Braveheart, Zac Brown performing late night in the casino, and the ability to go down the waterslide mid-Lido deck show.

Pat McGee can be found at: 

 Twitter: @patmcgee

Instagram: www.instagram.com/patmcgeeband/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.mcgee.144

Website: www.PatMcGeeband.com

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwzytJBj1IAQrjpgIvSVk6w

Sugar Packet

Ten 57 Record Co.

"Who is Christian Lopez?"

Singer, Songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Christian Lopez joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk about his Rock Boat and Cayamo Cruise experiences with Sixthman. Though he was one of the younger artists on the boats, Christian is an old soul - and credits years of touring with Sister Hazel to his growth in the music industry. His 21 word description is one of the most artistic depictions of The Rock Boat. Christian talks of the close ties that he built with the Rock Boat fans over the years.

Be sure to check out his newest single called “Tanglin” which was released on August 10, 2020, this can be found on all of Christian Lopez’s social media outlets! 

Christian Lopez can be found at: 

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clopezmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clopezmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clopezmusic/

Website: www.christianlopezmusic.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JOETAXIMUSIC

Red Arrow

Blaster Records

"Who is Alison Hammer?"

Alison Hammer is a Writer. Reader. Creative Director. Word-lover. Blogger. She is author of “You and Me and Us” and the upcoming novel, “Little Pieces of Me”. While that makes for quite an impressive resume, to fellow boaters, she holds the distinction of having been on every Rock Boat Charter that has ever sailed. Alison joined Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things Rock Boat.  She is impressed by Sixthman’s ability to “Up their game every year.” From her last minute decision while at UF to hop on Rock n’ Roll as Sea (ie TRB I), to years of supporting Sister Hazel’s “Lyrics for Life” pediatric cancer charity, and more recently taking in all in as a fan - Alison brings a unique perspective that the podcast has not yet heard.

Alison Hammer can be found at: 

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisonhammer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/thishammer/2377835468227101792/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisHammer

Website: https://www.alisonhammer.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThisHammer

Buy her latest book here:

You and Me and Us: A Novel

By Hammer, Alison

"Who is Patrick Murphy (of Gaelic Storm)?"

Nine-time Rock Boater, Patrick Murphy of Gaelic Storm joins Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to talk all things Rock Boat. Sure, Patrick recently broke both legs jumping off of a balcony, but he’s still able to walk listeners through his favorite TRB memories.  Patrick opens up about getting introduced to the Boat and the initial fears that his Irish/Celtic rock might not fit in on the boat - I know, pretty ironic, as he has transformed into an icon of The Rock Boat family. Relive Patrick’s favorite memories of the boat, including finding an authentic local watering hole in Mexico, making a splash during his pool deck show, and his chance encounter with Dave Furukawa, “aka Dave the Blind Guy”.

p.s. Favorite drink on the boat??? (You might be surprised!)

Gaelic Storm can be found at: 

 Twitter: @GaelicStorm

Instagram: @gaelic_storm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaelicStorm/

Website: https://www.gaelicstorm.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/gaelicstormvideos

"Who are Aimee Driver and Danny Bemrose (of Scars on 45)"?

Three-time Rock Boaters, Aimee Driver and Danny Bemrose of Scars on 45 give BoatCast listeners “something to hold onto” during COVID-19 social distancing. They join Chris Rhoad and BoatCast Mark to relive their favorite memories from The Rock Boat . Aimee shares that it was the most incredible music experience she’s ever had - and “every time is as good as the first”. While on the boat, they are not only artists but fans, discovering new bands and establishing lasting friendships. They recall a “Sea of Green” in a packed Stardust Theater on St. Patrick’s Day Theme Night on TRB 14. Danny adds that one of the nicest things that’s ever been done for him in his music career, occurred on TRB, courtesy of Mr. Will Hoge.

Scars on 45 can be found at: 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/scarson45

Messenger: m.me/ScarsOn45

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScarsOn45/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/scarson45

Website: www.scarson45.com