USA

Hwy 61 Blues Tour of America

  • 23 May 2026
  • USA
  • 18 Nights
  • Blues

 A Blues Odyssey from New Orleans to Chicago. The 2026 Hwy 61 Blues Music Tour will be visiting places like: New Orleans, Natchez, Indianola, Memphis, Nashville, Lousiville and Chicago. Includes the famous Chicago Blues Music Festival. This is a very comprehensive and in-depth tour of the delta region of the south and the northern states of the USA. This is an exceptional blues music tour - BOOK NOW to secure your place!

Are you ready to dive deep into the heart of the blues? Embark on an unforgettable journey along the legendary Mississippi River, tracing the very footsteps of musical giants. Our exclusive coach tour, "Hwy 61 Blues Tour," offers a captivating experience, blending live performances, historical exploration, and the vibrant culture that birthed this iconic genre.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026 Chicago Blues Music Festival
  • Tour host is Jules Boult
  • 2 nights in New Orleans
  • 4 nights in Chicago
  • Graceland tour, Sun Studio tour
  • Optional Las Vegas and California extension tour

Download the 2026 Hwy 61 Blues Music Tour brochure

australia

Murray River & SA blues cruise/tour

Murray River & SA blues cruise/tour

  • 2 Dec 2026
  • SA
  • 9 Nights
  • Best of Blues, R 'n B, Jazz

  Embark on a South Australian blues music, wine and river adventure, starting in Adelaide with a special welcome blues concert by the Chris Finnen Band. Ride the historic Glenelg tram, sample world-class wines in McLaren Vale, explore the striking d’Arenberg Cube, and visit the Murray Delta Blues Club before settling into the coastal charm of Victor Harbor. Visit the historic port of Goolwa in Victor Harbor, stroll through the heritage village of Hahndorf, wine tasting in the Barossa, with premium wine experiences at Chateau Tanunda, Seppeltsfield & Maggie Beer’s farm. Board the PS Murray Princess for a leisurely 4 night cruise on the lower reaches of the mighty Murray River, featuring spectacular sceneery and wildlife, a lively woolshed show and an Aussie bush barbecue. With blues, R 'n B and jazz music woven throughout the journey – including special performances by Jules Boult.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Blues music in Goolwa
  • Wine tastings at Chateau Tanunda
  • 4 night cruise of the Murray River
  • McLaren Vale wine region

Download the 2026 Murray River and SA Blues Music Cruise/Tour brochure

europe

Music Tour of Europe 2026

Music Tour of Europe

  • 9 July 2026
  •  Europe
  • 19 Nights
  • Rock 'n Roll, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Folk

 Join John Howie on an memorable 20-day journey through Europe, blending music, culture, and history.

The Music Tour of Europe will take you to places in Germany, France and Holland that are steeped in the history of music from folk to classical to blues, jazz and R and B. Visit music venues in Berlin and Hamburg made famous by bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Everly Brothers, Ray Charles, Lou Reed and many others. Enjoy live German folk music at a popular Hofbrauhaus and enjoy traditional German food and hospitality. In Holland we visit the Volendam region – get a glimpse of traditional Dutch dress & windmills and visit Alida Hoeve Cheese Farm. While in Amsterdam we enjoy dinner in a pub or venue that has live Dutch folk music. We travel to Maastricht, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the southern Netherlands.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tour leadership by John Howie
  • Berlin and Hamburg live music
  • Brittany’s Festival de Cornouaille
  • Andre Rieu concert in Maastricht (optional, TBC)

Download the 2026 Music Tour of Europe brochure

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