The Augusta Canal music cruise series starts back this month on April 26. This will be its 19th year of doing the Moonlight cruises.
What is the Augusta Canal music series?
Throughout the spring season and a little of the fall season, talented performers entertain aboard Augusta Canal’s Petersburg Boat. These rides usually take place on Fridays and a few Saturday evenings.
Boatgoers are encouraged to bring aboard snacks and beverages of their choice to enjoy the live music for an hour and a half along the scenic canal.
To take a ride you must reserve your spot. The cruises are geared toward adults - infants and young children are not recommended to be brought along.
Fridyas music is a variety of live music that is geared towards blues to bluegrass.
Saturday Music tours are tributes to iconic song styles of the 20th century.
Augusta Canal Music Cruise Series Spring Schedule
| Spring Season | PM | *Reservations required, call 706-823-0440 x2. | |
| April 26 | 6:30 | The Henry's | Folk/Bluegrass, Americana |
| Saturday, April 27 | 6:30 | Chris Ndeti | Acoustic Soul, blues, pop, rock, and original tunes |
| May 3 | 7:00 | Fred Williams | Easy listening, Smooth Jazz |
| May 10 | 7:00 | Chris Hardy | Classic rock songs that very few others play |
| May 17 | 7:00 | John Hobbs | A bit of everything. Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, etc. |
| Saturday, May 18 | 7:00 | De Ceadaoin | Irish traditional, Pub songs |
| May 24 | 7:00 | Keith Gregory | Classic Rock, R&B, Originals |
| May 31 | 7:00 | Eugene Williams | Motown, R&B, Pop, Jazz, Easy listening |
| June 7 | 7:00 | Savannah River Stringband | Traditional, old-timey, hammered dulcimer |
| June 14 | 7:00 | Brandon Shane Reeves | A little of everything. Primarily Country, Pop, and Oldies |
| Saturday, June 15 | 7:00 | Jeff Liberty | Blues, Jazz, R&B, and Americana |
| June 21 | 7:00 | Will McCranie | Southern folk meets pop/rock |
| June 28 | 7:00 | Stephen Dexter | Traditional, Classic hits, easy listening, Jazz, Bossa Nova |
These tours are a rain or shine event. In the case of bad weather, the music will move inside or you can reschedule for another tour.
The Augusta Canal music cruise series is just one of the many events that take place on the Augusta Canal, for more click here.
