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Detroit is a town known for its music, but long before Motown, the Jazz of Black Bottom, or the rock n’ roll bars of the Cass Corridor, the Detroit River vibrated with song. From the hauling songs of schooner crews raising their masts to the ballads of life at sea, generations of immigration gave the riverfront the Irish, Scottish, Polish, Greek, and English hymns of the long left homelands and the joyous songs of early American hope. From German drinking songs to African American sea shanties of the Great Lakes, a little Stevie Wonder and a touch of revolutionary French music, you’ll be whisked away to a different world during the cruise. Slip away with Detroit History Tours and the crew of the tall ship, Appledore IV for a musical voyage of the Detroit River. You’ll have the opportunity to help the crew raise the mainsail, pulling hand over hand, before cutting through the waves. Then relax with a drink as Vadriel King performs an intimate shipboard concert.
Vadriel King is a musical entertainer who has performed on stages, in art galleries, pubs, schools, churches, and a variety of historical events in England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, and the United States. He first appeared onstage at the New Castle Playhouse at the age of eight and draws on over thirty years of experience dazzling audiences, singing, and acting like a bit of a prat. Official Bard-In-Residence of the Tilted Tavern, at Western Pennsylvania's Pennsic War, Vadriel captivates audiences with his high energy renditions of Irish, Scottish, and Seafaring music (with the occasional late 21st century song thrown in for good measure)…Also, he really likes history, sailing, and coffee.
Tickets are limited to just 30 guests as we set sail under the Ambassador Bridge and around Belle Isle State Park. You’ll learn the history of the doomed Edmund Fitzgerald as you sail past the final resting place of her anchor, and hear the surprising history of Gordon Lightfoot’s famous song. It promises to be a truly unique concert and sailing adventure, on a one of a kind river- what the French called “Rivière Détroit”.
Boarding will begin at the ticketed time with a mandatory safety demonstration. The ship departs from The Port of Detroit. Those who arrive late will not be allowed to board. The port is located in front of the RenCen at 130 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48226
The most convenient parking is at Miller Garage or the Port Authority parking
The ship sails in all types of weather and we highly recommend a good pair of shoes and weather appropriate clothing, including a jacket or windbreaker. Rain, wind, choppy seas, or invading Canadians will not cancel a sail. In the event of a very rare Coast Guard closure of the river for extreme weather, or the ships captain calling an “Unsafe to Sail”, all tickets for that day and time will be refunded fully. Guests will be alerted via phone and email in the event of a cancellation.
We will provide a light Detroit snack along with water complimentary on board the ship. The captain has extended an invitation for you to bring your own alcoholic drinks and snacks on-board as well, however, no glass bottles or glassware may be used.
These concert sails are a strict 18 year old and older
All guests must comply with federal, state, and city Covid 19 restrictions in place at the time of their sailing.
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
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