Native American Heritage Association
(NAHA) have chartered an entire Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship, and
created a historic rock festival at sea known as Rock Legends Cruise (a
“cruise for a cause”). Now in 2021, Don McLean will join Styx, Blue Öyster Cult, Warrant, Lita Ford, Walter Trout, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush along with to be announced artists for the Rock Legends Cruise IX setting sail from Ft. Lauderdale on February 18, 2021. For cruise packages, pricing and more go to www.rocklegendscruise.com!
With previous performers like Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Bad Company,
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, REO Speedwagon, ZZ Top, Foreigner, The
Doobie Brothers, Alice Cooper, Paul Rodgers, Peter Frampton, Gregg
Allman and so many more, each cruise is a guaranteed blast, while
raising awareness about NAHA’s Mission. Although the cruise has drawn
adults of all ages, most are of an age that placed them at the beginning
of the rock revolution and who appreciate our artists’ places as
cultural icons. After all, rock and roll is for everyone!
Don McLean On Tour in 2020:
Jan 19 – Miramar Beach, Fla.
Jan 25 – Marietta, Ohio
Feb 20 – Sugar Loaf, N.Y.
Mar 28 – Greeley, Colo.
Apr 03 – Honolulu, Hi.
Apr 04 – Honolulu, Hi.
Apr 05 – Honolulu, Hi.
Apr 17 – Kirkland, Wash.
May 01 – Orlando, Fla.
May 02 – Orlando, Fla.
May 06 – Mississauga, Ontario – Canada
May 08 – Riverhead, N.Y.
May 09 – Glenside, Pa.
May 16 – St. George, Utah
June – Australia
Aug 14 – Boston, Mass.
Aug 15 – Alexandria, Va.
Aug 21 – Savannah, Ga.
Aug 22 – Estero, Fla.
**Click here for Don’s most updated tour calendar
About NAHA:
For nearly a quarter century, Native American Heritage Association
(NAHA) has been front and center in responding to a quiet crisis among
our Nation’s Forgotten People, the Lakota (Sioux) on Reservations in
South Dakota and Wyoming. Founder David Myers literally began NAHA by
delivering food & clothes in the back of a station wagon on
weekends. From those humble beginnings, and through the commitment of
NAHA’s faithful donors, staff, and affiliates, the most recent fiscal
year saw over $52 million in direct aid (food, clothing, and basic life
necessities).
These Reservations are on some of the most desolate and remote acreage
in the country, remaining out of the sight and headlines of mainstream
America. With desperation, hope is easily lost, and leads to statistics
most people would say, “Can’t possibly be true in America.” But it is.
Up to 80% unemployment, suicide rates 70% higher than the population at
large, infant mortality exceeding many third world countries, diabetes
and resultant death at twice the national rate…these and many more
statistics are the bitter reality that face this proud group of people
every day. Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Crow Creek, and Cheyenne River are not
mythical names in some western novel. They are real places, with real
people, who often live out tragic lives.
About Don McLean:
A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected
songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York
club scene in the late ‘60s, he went on to score mega-hits like
“American Pie,” “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air”
and many more. In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of
Fame by country superstar Garth Brooks. In 2000, “American Pie” was
named one of the Top 5 Songs of the 20th Century by the RIAA and in 2002
was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. In 2015, one of McLean’s
four handwritten manuscripts of the lyrics to “American Pie” was
auctioned by Christies, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2017 brought
a huge honor when his iconic song was inducted into the Library of
Congress’ National Recording Registry, joining less than 500 works
including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” With over 40 gold and platinum
records worldwide, McLean’s prowess for writing timeless songs was again
captured on his 2018 album, Botanical Gardens, as he artfully
weaves country, Americana, folk, and boot stomping rock for an eclectic,
yet American sound that he is known for.