The Banjo Cruise Bahamas-Banjo Workshop cruise to the Caribbean

This year in adddition to our annual Banjo/Guitar Cruise we are going to join forces with The 11th Annual Bluegrass Cruise with workshops on each instrument.

More information about the 2009 Cruises below! Read about last years cruise and other information about the how the cruise works and the workshop curriculum below too.

There is a lot of information about the cruise and workshops on this page and through the links, it may still leave you with lots of questions, please don't hesitate to call our travel agent, ETA for cruise related questions and BanjoTeacher.com for Workshop questions and registrations, we are glad to help. ETA 888-711-7447 615-356-0702 Banjoteacher.com 1-866-322-6567

5th ANNUAL ETA BANJO/GUITAR WORKSHOP CRUISE HAS JOINED FORCES WITH...11th ANNUAL ETA BLUEGRASS CRUISE
FEBRUARY 21 - 28, 2009 The FREEDOM of the SEAS has a new sister. She's called...LIBERTY OF THE SEAS! The Newest Ship in the World! The LARGEST Ship in the World!

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Get ready for the most incredible Event ever seen on the High Seas! We have combined 2 of the most highly acclaimed cruise events for bluegrass music lovers & musicians!
Join ETA as we celebrate our 11th Anniversary with fantastic events planned just for you! Be part of this Grand Celebration as we do what no other company has ever done... brought you the GREATEST BLUEGRASS MUSIC!
It's President's Week! Bring the entire Family and your Friends!

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There will be many new things joining us in 2009! We have added the following for all of our guests:

Our NEW & EXCITING WORKSHOPS will be taught by some of the best instructors under the guidance of Ross Nickerson/BanjoTeacher.com. We are thrilled to announce that our famous Banjo/Guitar Workshop Cruise will be joining us for their 4th Annual Cruise Event! These workshops are available to all ETA Guests by registering directly with banjoteacher.com. To get further information on these workshops, please contact www.banjoteacher.com directly for registration.

Video Taping for a Special cable television broadcast! We are thrilled to announce that we will be doing tapings throughout the week for a very special show that will air after the cruise.

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Ross Nickerson, founder of BanjoTeacher.com

I am trilled to announce that so many of our past guests have asked that we take the next step and make our cruise event a full week! So... that's what we are doing just for you! Not only will OUR Guests have the chance to learn from some of the best instructors, but you will be able to take part in the ETA Bluegrass Music Shows & Events. By combining these 2 cruises, we are certain that each of you will experience a very unique and wonderful week filled with what we all love to do! See you on board in 2008!

I will be announcing our Instructors shortly. Workshops will include Banjo, 5-String Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro, Fiddle and Bass. Now that's what I called a true learning experience on the high seas!

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A Fantastic Line-up of Great Bluegrass Artists & Musicians!

The CHERRYHOLMES FAMILY has been entertaining our guests for the past 4 years and we are thrilled to have them back once again. Rated as one of the best in Bluegrass today! A family that offers incredible harmony, superb musicianship and live shows that have been seen by fans worldwide.
The MARK NEWTON BAND, celebrating their release of "Hillbilly Hemmingway", shows the true talent of these musicians. Truly an enjoyable show filled with wonderful bluegrass music! We are thrilled to have Mark back with us once again for our guests to enjoy!
If you haven't seen Marty Raybon & Full Circle, you haven't seen one of the best live shows in Bluegrass Today! Known on the high seas as an entertainer's entertainer, Marty and the Boys will have you laughing in your seats! Not only will our guests get to listen to great Bluegrass Music, you will also enjoy Marty as he entertains you throughout the cruise in various elements of surprise! We are thrilled to him them back! We are thrilled to have Alicia Nugent back with us once again! So many of our guests have asked that we bring her back and we agree! Get ready to hear musicians that seem to know what the others are thinking as they play off of each other and offer you fantastic bluegrass music! Truly... a fantastic singer!
Phil Ledbetter & Grasstowne will be joining us in 2008! Rated as one of the top dobro players of today, we are thrilled that Phil will be joining us with fellow band members; Steve Gulley, Alan Bibey, Jason Davis, and Lee Sawyer. Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road keep getting better all the time! "Every time I hear this band, I am amazed"! says Ben Cole/ghs Strings. Lorraine Jordan brings her fantastic mandolin style of Bluegrass and we are excited to once again offer our guests the chance to listen as she entertains our guest throughout the week.
Tim Graves & Cherokee will be another of our exciting bands in 2008! Tim has been with ETA for the past 10 years and we are thrilled to include him once again. One of the finest dobro players of today, you will be entertained by 5 incredible musicians. OTHER ARTISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED!

THE ETA GRAND FINALE SUPER MUSICIANS BLUEGRASS JAM!

Probably one of the best events we've ever had! If you thought this years Super Jam was great, wait until 2008! Get to hear ALL of our Performers on one stage as they take turns jamming with each other!
THE ETA TALENT SHOW!

Once again, ETA will hold their wonderful talent show for our guests to participate in. We had some great players and singers and we look forward to having many more in 2008!

There will be some incredible Surprised Guests announced throughout the year! You won't believe who else will be joining us so make your reservations early as space will sell-out quickly!

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Your ETA Staff Welcomes You!

To Book the cruise, get prices and for more information on the cruise portion of the trip.
Click over to ETA's website.
For more information on the workshops, scroll below. Call me if you have questions too, The information about the workshops below should give you a good idea of what we do, but it may not have the latest updates, call if you have questions or want to book with a real person. 1-866-322-6567

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BANJO/GUITAR WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

In order to participate in any workshops or classes, please contact BanjoTeacher.com direct for all workshop reservations at www.banjoteacher.com 1-866-322-6567

More Information on the Workshops

5-String Banjo, Flatpicking Guitar, Dobro, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin and Singing Workshop Cruise to the Caribbean!

Bluegrass Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro, Bass, Fiddle, Voice and Jamming Classes offered for all skill levels, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced!

Banjo Rentals with Goldtone! Leave your banjo at home and rent a Goldtone CC-100R banjo for the entire cruise for only 45.00. Click here for details

I want to stress that the workshops will be for all skill levels, this Workshop Camp will not be for just advanced students! In fact most students will be in the beginning and intermediate skill level categories. Any advanced students that attend will also be given special attention with their own class taught to them with their present skill level in mind as well. The classes will be split into students that are close to the same level of proficiency with the instructors rotating to the different groups. This approach will ensure that each student will have an opportunity to work with each instructor with their present skill level in mind. The workshops are about you, the student. It is very important to me as the director that you find great benefit in the instruction and leadership of the faculty as well as the class curriculum. Ross Nickerson
The workshops for Bluegrass Banjo, Bass, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro and Guitar will include:

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Level Lessons and Workshops!
Beginner friendly workshops guaranteed!
Jamming lessons with opportunities to jam!
Fun and interactive classes.!
Private sessions available!
Three days of workshops and performances, with plenty of time off with your spouse, family or friends.

This years curriculum will include class sessions for every student and each skill level on:

Workshop Registrations
Call 1-866-322-6567 to register for the workshop or register below online by clicking the links below.

Please contact ETA FOR YOUR CRUISE RESERVATIONS! and www.banjoteacher.com FOR ALL CRUISE WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS! Note: you must make your cruise reservations through ETA to participate in the workshop. ETA takes care of all of our group needs! ETA provides us with special on board attention, extra amenities, photography, sound tech, and insure our workshop meeting space. They did a great job last year and I feel fortunate to have their expertise and experience in bluegrass music cruises on our side.

Beginners are welcome too!
We are going to have beginning to advanced lessons, group workshops,
faculty concerts, group dinners and other fun group
activities. It will be a helpful and supportive environment for all.

To register for the workshop online click here For more information and or how to register for the cruise, call 1-866-322-6567 or email-banjoteachercom@aol.com

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THE BANJO/GUITAR CRUISE 2009

7-Day Workshop Cruise to the Caribbean! Sailing from Miami February 21st to 28th!

FANTASTIC WESTERN ITINERARY

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