The recent announcement regarding the 2005 Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise confirms that while summer isn’t here yet it’s never too early to plan ahead and assuage those winter doldrums (well okay, arguably it is, to most everyone who doesn’t need to place a hold on a cruise ship and book musical acts). The promoters are offer discounting rates to those individuals who reserve cabins for the cruise which take place from January 22-29. Artists confirmed to perform include the Susan Tedeschi Band, the Derek Trucks Band, Taj Mahal w/ The Phantom Blues Band, Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland and Bernard Allison. The full details, including images from 2004, can be found at Bluescruise.com.