cover lyric: “down there” by bronze radio return

the rock boat no. 12

this is a short editorial book I created just for fun following a music festival (on a boat). I did this as a way to organize some key memories into something more tangible.

while I didn’t sell it, I kept the book focused on the music [just in case] and if this book happens to live longer than me, I hope people discover some of the artists in it.

photos are my own; lyrics throughout were creatively selected and are all from bands on the boat or cover songs performed on the boat that year.

skills highlighted:

creative/art direction, editorial design, editorial typography, visual storytelling

rock boaters know the real joy when the sail away show begins and the boat starts to move.

“sail away” by sister hazel

those first few hours with a tidy state room are fleeting.

[there is simply no spare time to ensure your room is in order]

“my favourite place” by stephen kellogg and the sixers

“walking shoes” by red wanting blue

“up on cripple creek” by the band, covered by stephen kellogg and the sixers and friends

“you belong here” by stephen kellogg and the sixers

days in port are good for naps in beach chairs without accidentally missing a bunch of shows.

“vienna” by billy joel, covered by tony lucca

“finger in the air” by red wanting blue

gentle reminder:

do the things you like to do when you can do them, capture some moments along the way, and always support your favourite musicians by buying records and going to shows.