Wijk bij Duurstede, 19 October 2015. 

Last sunday afternoon it was time again for the blues lovers from Wijk bij Duurstede and surroundings. The Bluescruise was on the program again. This event is getting more and more popular and therefore this edition of the Bluescruise was sold out and the Salvinia departed with 270 fans towards Wageningen. In Wageningen the ship turned around and sailed back to Wijk bij Duurstede.

Topniveau

Meanwhile, from 13:30 to 19:30, the guests present were treated to top-level blues. A band that played the whole afternoon and the evening before in changing line-ups, led by Richard van Bergen, made it a big happening. The occasional band had the appropriate name, Richard van Bergen & Friends and consisted of Rootbag (the band of Richard) and Sunset Travellers. It should also be noted that Rootbag (band), Richard van Bergen (guitar), Roelof Klijn (bass) and Jody van Ooijen (drums) have been nominated for the Dutch Blues Awards 2015. That the audience was served up top blues was noticeable in everything. The atmosphere and the enthusiasm created a beautiful entourage on board the Salvinia. And if the audience was looking for a moment of rest, they could get a breath of fresh air on the afterdeck and enjoy the nature on the banks of the Rhine.

Buffet

Of course, listening, dancing and singing along with the down-home blues and New Orleans Grooves made people hungry. Here, too, the audience and musicians were well catered for, as a hot buffet was set up at 4 p.m., offering a choice of a variety of good-quality meat and/or fish dishes. After this delicious meal, the audience was fully recharged to start the musical second half and to party until the end. It can be rightfully said that the men of Blues in Wijk organized an event that stood like a house. More pictures on our fotopagina, Videos on our Youtube channel.