We are very excited to announce that none other than the heavy metal siren herself, the lovely and talented Miss Kayla Riley of SIRIUS|XM’s Octane and The Boneyard will be getting ShipRocked with all of you this November!

Kayla will be teaming up with one of the other best voices in the biz, ShipRocked veteran Ralph Sutton of Tour Bus Radio, to co-host our concerts and events throughout the weekend.

Let’s all throw up the horns and welcome Kayla onboard the ship!

The ShipRocked Merch Store is at long last officially open for business! To kick things off we’re running a limited pre-sale on a couple of ShipRocked 2010 t-shirts, so you can board the ship decked out in brand new threads!

We’ve also got an assortment of t-shirts from our 2009 cruise still in stock, as well as limited quantities of hats, event posters, and even the amazing platinum award plauqes!

One lucky fan and their guest will receive a FREE Oceanview cabin, plus two FREE round-trip coach airfares, and a FREE hotel room in Ft. Lauderdale the night before the cruise! Did we mention it’s all FREE? We’ll draw and announce the winner from the stage on Sunday night, just before ShipRocked 2009 alumni RATT begin their Infestation!

Over 30 bands will be on-hand at Rock-N-America, including our own CINDERELLA! Also on the bill are the Scorpions, Twisted Sister, RATT, Dokken, Warrant, Great White, Lita Ford, Slaughter, Firehouse, Bullet Boys, Lynch Mob and so many more!

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, then visit www.rocknamerica.com to buy them today!

The lineup for this year’s Moondance Jam is amazing! In addition to our very own CINDERELLA and BLACK STONE CHERRY, the festival includes performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Sammy Hager, Buckcherry, Pat Benatar, Johnny Lang, Collective Soul, The Smithereens, Pat Travers, Hoobastank, Tonic, Blackberry Smoke and even Don Felder of the Eagles!

So visit www.moondancejam.com for all the details, and to buy your tickets today!

HARBOR BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
3030 Holiday Drive | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
PH: 954-525-4000 | FX: 954-766-6152 | GOOGLE MAP

ShipRocked Rate: $169
Discount Code: GETGETA
Deadline to Book: Monday, September 27, 2010
CLICK HERE TO BOOK or call 800-228-9290

The exclusive luxury resort is located on 16 acres of South Florida’s largest private beach, and features spacious accommodations with spectacular views of the Atlantic. Lie back on the sun-kissed sands, take a dip in the ocean, or dive into the 8,000-square-foot tropical lagoon pool. Need a bit of pampering? Experience the therapies of Europe and the Far East, and a variety of mind-body wellness activities at the full service Spa at Harbor Beach.

Considering the great price, the superior comfort and amenities of this seaside oasis, and the fact that it’s located literally minutes from the airport and Port Everglades, The Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is truly the place to be the night before we embark on the rock and roll vacation of a lifetime!

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH
440 Seabreeze Blvd. | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
PH: 954-524-8733 | FX: 954-525-8145 | GOOGLE MAP

ShipRocked Rate: $149
Discount Code: SRLSRLA
Deadline to book: Sunday, October 10, 2010
CLICK HERE TO BOOK or call 800-321-2211

Surround yourself with the amazing blue waves of a world-class beach at the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway, the hotel underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2008. Each of its spacious rooms have spectacular water views.

Start your day with a workout in the well-equipped fitness center or with a full breakfast buffet in the Blue Water Restaurant. Soak in the sun at the outdoor pool and enjoy a delicious meal at the full-service Blue Water Restaurant and Bar. Or just savor a leisurely dinner in the privacy of your own guest room. Only minutes away from the airport and Port Everglades, this Fort Lauderdale hotel will delight even the most discerning ShipRocked passenger!

But we’re not going just to throw up the horns and bang our heads… Throughout the day, we will be on site registering concert goers for the chance to win a FREE trip for two on-board ShipRocked! Then at the end of the night, the good folks from 98 Rock will help us do the honor, and announce the big winner from the stage!

One winner and a guest will receive round-trip coach airfare to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, a hotel room at the luxurious Harbor Beach Marriot Resort & Spa the night before we sail, and a free Oceanview stateroom onboard ShipRocked, the ultimate rock and roll vacation and backstage pass!

If you don’t already have your tickets for M3, then grab ‘em up quick because they are selling out FAST. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here, and for more information on the M3 Rock Festival, visit www.m3rockfest.com.

Grand Prize** includes airfare for a winner and guest to Fort Lauderdale, one night’s accommodations at the Harbor Beach Marriott the night before the cruise sets sail, an ocean view cabin for two for three (3) nights on the MSC Poesia, VIP event badges for all ShipRocked related concerts and events and two gift bags with select event items.

The ShipRocked cruise sails November 11-14, 2010 from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau and Coco Cay Bay, Bahamas on the beautiful MSC Poesia. For more information on the cruise (including how your friends can purchase a cabin to join you if you win), visit www.getshiprocked.com or call 1-888-370-9680.

What are you waiting for?! Click here and enter for your chance to win now!

**Grand Prize winner and guest MUST be able to travel November 11 – 14, 2010.

No Purchase Necessary To Enter or Win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. U.S. Law Governs. Open only to legal residents of the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico and D.C., 21 and older at time of entry. ENTER online only from 5 p.m. ET 6/7/10 to noon ET 7/2/10. See ShipRocked and Official Rules.

If you have any doubt that you’ll have a great time, check out the past HOH winner from last year’s ShipRocked cruise, right here!

ENTER TO WIN HERE: CONTEST ENTRY FORM

SO WHAT DO YOU WIN?

1 GRAND PRIZE Winner gets:

One Grand Prize winner and a Guest receive a 4 day/3 night trip for two on the ShipRocked Cruise on MSC Cruise Lines!

The four day Cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday, November 11, 2010. ShipRocked will sail on board the MSC Poesia to Coco Cay Bay and Nassau in the Bahamas, before returning on Sunday, November 14, 2010!

The grand prize includes:

1) Airfare to/from Ft. Lauderdale for 2 people.
2) Hotel (if needed) in Ft. Lauderdale) on 11/10/2010 – 1 room, double occupancy.
3) One oceanview stateroom (double occupancy) on the ShipRocked MSC Cruise Line.
4) VIP passes.

ENTER TO WIN HERE: CONTEST ENTRY FORM

How to Enter:

Fill in the Entry Form here. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON ONLY, please. Duplicates will be tossed out. Tell us why you’ve got to “Get ShipRocked with the House of Hair”!!

PLEASE NOTE: The Grand Prize winner and Guest must be residents of the Continental U.S. or Canada and 21 years of age or older – no exceptions. Other Grand Prize winner rules are listed below in the Additional Contest Rules section.
How we choose the winner:

Only entries received by July 7, 2010 will be considered. The HOH staff and prize team will choose the Grand Prize winner. Entries will be judged on honesty, creativity, sincerity and who we think truly deserves this awesome prize! Convince us that the ONLY person we could possibly pick to win is YOU!!

Contest Start Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Contest End Date:Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at midnight

Did I win? Winners will be announced FIRST in the HOH newsletter and one week later on the website. Register for our weekly spam-free HOH Newsletter.

Questions? Email us at info@houseofhaironline.com

This contest is open to residents of the USA and Canada ONLY.
SHIPROCKED CRUISE ADDITIONAL CONTEST RULES

Grand Prize winner and guest will have to sign legal disclaimers. Major rules include:

1. Grand Prize winner and guest must live in the United States or Canada.

2. Grand Prize winner and guest must be 21 or over – no exceptions! Faxed copies of driver’s licenses or other official ID will be required if you are picked as the winner. Grand Prize winner and guest will also need to supply social security numbers for tax purposes. WINNER AND GUEST MUST HAVE A VALID U.S. OR CANADIAN PASSPORT.

3. Grand Prize winner and guest must originate flights from the same airport within the U.S. or Canada. Grand Prize winner and guest must be able to fly to Ft. Lauderdale and provide proper legal ID to the airline and to ShipRocked/MSC Cruise Line.

4. Lodging is one (1) oceanview stateroom, double occupancy on the cruise. In the event the winner is chosen from a place in the U.S. or Canada necessitating a flight one day prior to the cruise, one (1) hotel room, double occupancy, will be provided in Ft. Lauderdale on the night prior to the cruise departure. Hotel will be chosen by our ShipRocked/MSC Cruise Line sponsor at their discretion.

5. ALL GROUND TRANSPORTATION TO and FROM THE FT. LAUDERDALE AIRPORT TO and FROM THE CRUISE SHIP AND POSSIBLY TO AND FROM THE HOTEL IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER. So, the winner must be able to rent a car and have a valid driver’s license OR instead pay their own way on the airport and/or hotel shuttles and/or city taxi to/from ship and hotel.

6. All guests must ensure that they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide guidelines as to which vaccinations are required in each country. In many cases inoculations are recommended but in some circumstances they are required. We recommend that you check with your health care professional or a Travel Medicine Specialist certified by the WHO for guidance. Other informational resources can be accessed at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Traveler’s Health website or toll free at 1-877-FYI-TRIP, and the World Health Organization website.

7. All applicable local, state, federal and international laws apply.

8 . Prize is non-transferable, non-substitutable and has NO cash value in the event of trip cancellation for ANY REASON.

Atlanta’s own SEVENDUST lead the way, having recently released their infectious new studio album Cold Day Memory, which features the hit single “Unraveling.” Be sure to catch them this weekend at Rock On The Range, and next weekend at Rocklahoma. Then all summer long, they’ll be touring as part of the Carnival Of Madness Tour, with Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle Of Mudd, and… 10 Years!

10 YEARS hail from Knoxville, Tennessee, and join the ShipRocked lineup just as they are putting the finishing touches on their third album Feeding The Wolves. The highly anticipated project is being helmed by Grammy nominated producer Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Flyleaf, Seether). The band will also be on the road as part of the Carnival Of Madness Tour!

BLACK STONE CHERRY might be from Kentucky, but they have toured the world over, delivering their Southern heritage with a mix of heavy, loud guitars, larger than life drumming and lyrical storytelling. Their latest album Folklore and Superstition enlisted famed rock producer Bob Marlette (Ozzy, Shinedown, Quiet Riot), to help meld the traditions of their roots, with some vintage arena rock. Wait until you see these boys play!

Listening to Oklahoma City’s ARANDA is something like hearing an explosive hybrid of the atom bomb and all of Woodstock combined. They are an experience. Brothers Dameon and Gabe are no strangers to sharing the stage with big names in rock: during the past year, they have performed with hit bands such as the All American Rejects, Saliva, Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Theory of a Deadman, and Black Stone Cherry.

ShipRocked couldn’t be more proud to add these four amazing bands to our lineup for 2010, which of course already includes Cinderella, Vince Neil, Tesla, and Drowning Pool. Onboard you’ll also see The Letter Black featuring Mark “Traa” Daniels from P.O.D., LYNAM, Broken Teeth, Niki Barr Band and Pianotarium! — Seriously… how kick ass is this lineup?!?!

Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever. — Wendy Dio, ronniejamesdio.com

Dio inspired generations of Rock and Roll Children, especially us, and his passing gives our commitment to raise money for cancer research in his honor a renewed energy.

REST IN PEACE LORD DIO…YOU ROCKED!