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Cayamo Soundcheck Semi-Finalists Revealed

Posted on by Editor

The 19th Edition of Cayamo’s Journey Through Song – the premier roots music cruise experience – sets sail February 27th, 2027. BGS partnered with their team to present Sixthman Soundcheck, their community-oriented search for three new acts to join their epic lineup. And we officially have 10 semi-finalists!

​Cayamo is magical, each day promising an enchanting blend of eclectic performances and unique collaborations in intimate settings, the discovery of emerging talent, and soulful renditions from artists you love. Three of whom will be attending because of your participation in this process!

We’re incredibly grateful to all who shared and submitted up to this point; it truly makes all the difference! After careful review by our judging panel, we’re thrilled to unveil the top 10 semi-finalists:

Aly Rowell • Goldpine

Julian Taylor • Maisy Owen

Mary Bragg • Olivia Ellen Lloyd

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light

Spencer LaJoye • The Currys

Thunder and Rain

In this next round of voting, our 10 semi-finalists are welcome to invite all of their fans to participate in the voting along with Cayamo guests.

During all voting rounds, we encourage you to listen to each finalist before making your decisions, even if you’re already familiar with some of them. The voting page features a video of each artist, as well as a few other links to make it easy for you to check them out.

Voting will close on August 27 at 11:59pm ET!

LET THE VOTING BEGIN

Your vote today will determine the top five contestants who will move on to the final voting round for a spot on the Cayamo 2027 lineup…

Check out the Cayamo Soundcheck Spotify playlist below for songs from each artist.

Cayamo Cabin Giveaway: Your Ticket to a Journey Through Song

Posted on by Shelby Williamson

This year’s Cayamo cruise is gearing up to be one for the books. With artists like Trampled by Turtles, Patty Griffin, Allison Russell, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jeff Tweedy, the Jerry Douglas Band, and so many more across roots music genres onboard, we’re looking forward to the musical collaborations destined to take form and many more fun moments. Gather some of the top musicians in the game on a ship for seven days, and magic is bound to ensue.

Here’s an opportunity to join in the fun: we’re giving away a free cabin! Enjoy an immersive week of unique performances and showcases as you drift through the beautiful Caribbean from Miami to St. Maarten and Tortola alongside fellow music lovers. You can enter the giveaway here.

Take a look at our photo recap of last year’s festivities in anticipation!

Cayamo: Setting Sail on a Journey Through Song

Posted on by Shelby Williamson

The BGS team is gearing up to board the Norwegian Pearl and join the Sixthman team – along with the likes of Emmylou Harris, the Punch Brothers, Aoife O’Donovan, Dawes, the Mavericks… (we could go on and on and on about this lineup) – as we set sail for a journey through song in Cayamo. The cruise has been a fun-filled gathering of roots music artists and fans for fourteen years now, and we can’t wait to be a part of this reunion after a year away. The week at sea promises full days of live music and community set against the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean, and it all sounds like a dream.

And as we’re celebrating BGS’ 10th anniversary all year long, we had to take this epic vacation, and reunion of our roots music community, as an opportunity to go all out: we’re throwing a good old-fashioned birthday party onboard! Our Party of the Deck-ade Super Jam, co-hosted by Sierra Hull and Madison Cunningham, will be the ultimate celebration of everything we’re grateful for at this moment: ten years of roots music and memories here at BGS, the sustaining power of music, and the joy of being reunited with friends to share in that musical experience after so long apart. Artists from across the Cayamo lineup will join us on the pool deck and share songs that make them feel joy – songs that celebrate life. With a special cocktail menu, toasts all around, and even a birthday cake, it’s sure to be a party we won’t soon forget.

On top of all the festivities, we’ll be taking some time to Sit & Talk, as Fiona Prine hosts intimate conversations with esteemed artists, and her friends, Emmylou Harris and the members of John Prine’s band. She’ll dive in deep in these casual, but meaningful, conversations with the artists, taking us behind the scenes on songs, stories, travels, friendships and life on and off the road.

This year’s ship may be full as of now (though there’s still time to cross your fingers and join the waiting list if you’re the last-minute type), but no need to fret – we’ll be capturing exciting moments onboard so you can experience the fun from dry land. Stay tuned!