Award-Winning Entertainment
Night after magical night, top entertainers bring down the house in the American Queen’s majestic Grand Saloon. Two decks tall, the Grand Saloon is absolutely palatial, the most elegant showplace on the river.
Every evening, you’re treated to a different celebration of America’s best music, from Broadway hits to Dixieland Jazz, big band to bluegrass, ragtime to rock and roll. Showboat-style cabaret acts and old-fashioned radio shows add variety and charm to the evening lineup.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
The big band show, with a sound of its own, draws rave reviews performing original arrangements of classics that defined a generation. Swing, sway or just tap in time with nostalgic tunes like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo and many others.Voyage dates: July 27, August 3, December 28
Rat Pack Show
Guests will close their eyes and swear it’s Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. Amazing performers evoke the sounds and memories of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, backed by our onboard orchestra. Enjoy hits that include Fly Me to the Moon, That’s Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody, New York, New York, When I Was Seventeen and others.Voyage Dates: May 22, June 28, July 18, October 28, December 14
B.J. Thomas
The voice is unmistakable and the audience will return to the late 60s and early 70s as the legendary B.J. Thomas sings his chart-topping songs, Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head, Hooked on a Feeling, I Just Can’t Help Believing, Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song and others.Voyage Dates: July 11, July 18, July 22
The Lovin’ Spoonful
Playing the hits that put them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band will transport the Grand Saloon to the 60s with their great songs, including Do You Believe in Magic, Daydream, Summer in the City and Nashville Cats.Voyage Dates: July 11, July 18, July 22
The Platters
The original doo-wop act brings back the sound of the 50s with the songs that became classics: Only You, The Great Pretender, My Prayer, Twilight Time, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and others.Voyage Date: June 21, September 7
Bill Haley’s Comets
The genesis of rockabilly and early rock, Bill Haley’s Comets will have guests moving to energetic hits like Rock Around the Clock and Shake, Rattle and Roll.Voyage Date: June 21, September 7
Annie Moses Band
This incredible classically trained family will have everyone in the holiday spirit performing seasonal music. Featured are violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar, piano and stunning vocals.Voyage Dates: November 19, December 9, December 14
The New Orleans Jazz All-Stars
These maestros of the Big Easy’s jazz scene will take the American Queen on a journey through the history of a purely American music genre.Check back for upcoming dates.
Juggernaut Jug Band
Steamboaters will delight in the authentic form of river music known as “jug music.” Rooted in the port towns of the Deep South, jug music includes styles of swing, jazz and bluegrass, performed by Juggernaut’s amazing artists.
Voyage Dates: May 29, September 28, October 12
POLKA VOYAGE - October 22
Jimmy Sturr and his Polka Orchestra
The king of Polka music and the owner of 18 grammy awards. This is a large polka act with 12 pieces and will be the centerpiece of our polka themed cruises.Gary & the Ridgeland Dutchmen
This polka act was voted the best in the state of Wisconsin.Barefoot Becky & Her Ivanhoe Dutchmen
The quintessential polka band from Iowa, Barefoot Becky is fronted by the charismatic Becky.Chicago Polka radio personality Keith Stras
POLKA VOYAGE - October 28
Jimmy Sturr and his Polka Orchestra
The king of Polka music and the owner of 18 grammy awards. This is a large polka act with 12 pieces and will be the centerpiece of our polka themed cruises.Gary & the Ridgeland Dutchmen
This polka act was voted the best in the state of Wisconsin.Gary & his Mississippi Vally Dutchmen
Chicago Polka radio personality Keith Stras
HOOTENANNY VOYAGE - November 4
Judy Collins
Folk music’s most celebrated diva, Judy Collins list of hits include: “Someday Soon”, “ Send in The Clowns” and “ Both sides Now”.The Kingston Trio
The most recognizable folk act , not named Dylan, the Kingston Trio has a string of 60’s folk hits such as: “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Tom Dooley”.Danny O'Flaherty
Performing and also serving as Emcee - This Irish crooner will sing folk songs and Irish tunes in the distinct way that only an Irishman can, as you drift back to a simpler time and place.
Paul Revere and the Raiders
Celebrate classic rock and roll with the 60's sensation that appeared regularly on Dick Clark's Where the Action Is as they perform hits like Indian Reservation which topped the charts in 1971 and Kicks, listed on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Harry James Orchestra
Directed by Fred Radke, who played first trumpet for the master himself and is held in esteem by jazz greats, the incredible orchestra stirs memories of the good old days with hits including All or Nothing at All, Ain’t She Sweet, Up a Lazy River and more.Check back for upcoming dates.
Storefront Congregation
Graze on their smooth blend of bluegrass, country and blues and it will be known why the band is called “bluegrass’s newest sensation.”
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Entertainment may be subject to change.
