Benise Cruise 2008 [V] December 11, 2008

BENISE CRUISE 2008 Sunsets & Guitars
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Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. You'll experience private concerts at sea by Benise, accompanied by the full Nights of Fire cast, and many more muscians.

The Artists:
BENISE http://www.Benise.com (Benise's myspace) World Music and Dance Production
Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise and his Nights of Fire cast of world-class musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers are back with a new production –“The Spanish Guitar”
As composer, guitarist and creative force behind the event, BENISE (pronounced Buh-nes-say) says the show’s ambition is “to take people on a musical journey. I wanted to push the boundaries of traditional Flamenco/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater.
This show is a celebration of MUSIC * LOVE * LIFE

Benise - Mi Amor 6:07


KAREN BRIGGS and her band SOULCHESTRA
(Karen's myspace) Described as "that lady in red", her fiery performances in the multi-platinum selling, "Yanni: Live at the Acropolis" PBS special has been seen and remembered by literally millions of people around the world. (part 1 5:48)

Karen's live performances are "electrifying and explosive!"
Her style encompasses a unique melismatic, 'vocal-like' soul, thus giving her a rare and distinguishable signature of sound.

ERIC HANSEN brings together an ideal blend of Flamenco, Smooth Jazz and Classical accompanied by exotic rhythms of Latin American and Middle Eastern percussion. Eric's second release, "Nuevo Flamenco Romancero" spent over 15 weeks on Billboard's Top 15 New Age Chart. Eric's original compositions and arrangements of popular music bring the most out of the nylon string guitar while his fiery improvisations electrify audiences everywhere.
New York Post - "It takes only a single spin of Eric Hansen's Nuevo Flamenco Romancero to realize he is a master of the contemporary Spanish guitar".
BENJAMIN WOODS FLAMENCO GUITAR
(Benjamin's myspace) Benjamin will be performing authentic Flamenco and Spanish Guitar accompanied by flamenco dancers. You’ll be inspired by the lively rhumbas and bulerias.

Flamenco Guitar by Benjamin 2:01


Flametal duo "The Elder" at NAMM 2008 1:14

GILBERTO GONZÁLEZ (Gilberto's website & Gilberto's myspace) Born in Guymas, Mexico Gilberto’s music has been critically acclaimed as being romantic, passionate, and a colorful fusion of Latin rhythms.
Gilberto and his band will be performing his original compositions - melodic, classical guitar and mellow Latin jazz, with a Spanish and Latin American influence.

Gilberto Gonzalez Playing Samba Pa Ti 5:24

DAMON VONN http://www.damonvonn.com
(Damon Vonn's My Space) He is an LA based singer, songwriter and musician. The music is a colorful mixture of powerful horns, soulful melodies and catchy hooks.
High energy, "blue eyed soul" that keeps you up and makes you feel good all over!!
Damon was recently labeled one of LA's Top Unsigned Artists by Musicians Choice Magazine and his music is currently being featured on the daytime TV series, Guiding Light.

Kyle with Damon Vonn 1:43 (viewer video)


Find (live) links for their sites/myspace at: http://www.benise.com/cruise_2008/subpages/artists.htm

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Nassau Itinerary from Miami to Nassau Bahamas
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AGE REQUIREMENTS: Any guest who is under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult over the age of 25, who expressly agrees to be responsible for the minor, and they must be booked in the same or connecting cabins.

DESCRIPTION & PRICE
Penthouse Suite With Balcony Starting at $1190
Suite With Balcony Starting at $899
Ocean View Starting at $479
Interior Starting at $399

Add $140 per person for government taxes and fees, port charges, pre-paid gratuities, ticketing, and fuel surcharges.

Passport Information:
New U.S. government regulations require all adults and children (even newborns) to have a valid passport for all international travel by air. This regulation also applies to travel to The Islands of the Bahamas.

Passport Requirements
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security's website (http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/index.shtm).

CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html), or WHTI-compliant document (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html#compliant_document); or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.

LATER: On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.

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