(San Francisco, CA) – All aboard Cruise for a Cause Sept 22, featuring Kenny Neal (Grammy-nominee, Blues Hall of Fame), Tommy Castro and the Painkillers (Entertainer of the Year Award) and Tia Carroll (West Coast Blues Hall of Fame). Enjoy four hours of cruising on the beautiful San Francisco Bay taking in the best in Blues and the best in views!

Once aboard the San Francisco Belle, a 1,500-capacity vessel that once served as a Louisiana river boat, you will be transported back to an era of Southern hospitality and charm while experiencing some of the best modern-day Blues music. The journey begins along San Francisco’s dazzling skyline and continues out to the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz, around Treasure Island and under the Bay Bridge before returning to Pier 3 on Embarcadero. Whether you’re stompin’ on the dance floor or taking in the spectacular views from the outer decks, Cruise for a Cause is destined to be a snappin’ good time for all.

Cruise for a Cause is hosted by the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC) and produced by Velma Landers. The event will launch SFHDC’s Artists Housing Fund, an initiative dedicated to providing affordable housing and financial empowerment services to local artists that are struggling to hold on to their homes and livelihoods in San Francisco. Since 1988, SFHDC has provided affordable housing, financial empowerment, supportive services and economic development opportunities for San Francisco’s low- and moderate-income residents.

In addition to providing an unforgettable night of music and dancing, Cruise for a Cause will help launch San Francisco’s return to a culturally vibrant place where artists can afford to live and practice their crafts. For more information about SFHDC, please visit here. For more information about Cruise for a Cause, please visit this website.