For touring artists who live on the road, transportation costs can eat up a significant chunk of the budget. Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, which already manages a fleet of 225 Prevost luxury tour buses, is rolling out a new solution aimed directly at that problem. The company has announced the launch of Caprice Coaches, a subsidiary that offers affordable 12-month coach leases designed specifically for year-round touring artists and productions.
According to the announcement made from Nashville, TN on November 6, 2026, Caprice Coaches will begin operations with approximately 40 vehicles. This fleet includes star coaches, crew coaches, and even a studio coach. While the price point is lower than what one might expect from a luxury tour bus, the vehicles are far from stripped down. The fleet features coaches from multiple high-end converters, with the majority being custom, hand-built Hemphill Brothers coaches. Each coach offers configurations tailored to a variety of touring needs.
The core of the Caprice model is the 12-month lease. Each agreement pairs a client-selected coach with a dedicated professional driver for the entire year. This setup gives artists and their crews the benefit of a familiar bus and a consistent point of contact behind the wheel, run after run. For touring teams, the annual model provides a way to plan transportation costs across their entire calendar, maintaining continuity from one leg of a tour to the next without the hassle of renegotiating for every show.
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Beyond the vehicle and driver, every Caprice coach is managed by Dreamliner and supported by a robust infrastructure. This includes 24/7 road support, dispatch, and logistics services, as well as access to Dreamliner’s service centers and facilities located across all four continental U.S. time zones. To further minimize disruptions, five Dreamliner rescue coaches are positioned nationwide, providing backup when mechanical issues arise on the road.
“Touring costs continue to rise, and dependable transportation is a significant part of an artist’s budget,” said Rich Thomson, Founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches. “We created Caprice to give more artists access to an affordable coach with an experienced team behind it. Clients get the consistency of a dedicated coach and driver, along with Dreamliner’s service network and support throughout the year.”
The service is clearly aimed at a broad swath of the music industry. Caprice is designed for artists who spend much of the year on the road, from developing and established acts to club and theater tours and budget-conscious productions. It also offers a practical solution for artist management firms, business managers, and production management companies looking to coordinate year-round transportation across their entire rosters.
Key features of Caprice Coaches include:
- 12-month leases: Annual agreements offer a lower-cost alternative to newer luxury coaches and help clients plan transportation expenses.
- Client-selected coach and dedicated professional driver: Clients choose their coach from the Caprice fleet and retain the same coach and driver throughout the lease.
- Multiple configurations and high-end converters: Star coaches, crew coaches and a studio coach accommodate different touring needs, with a fleet featuring multiple high-end converters, primarily Hemphill Brothers.
- Dreamliner management and service: Each coach is backed by Dreamliner’s operational oversight and service facilities across all four continental U.S. time zones.
- 24/7 road support, dispatch and logistics: Touring teams receive around-the-clock road support and assistance coordinating transportation.
- Nationwide backup: Five rescue coaches positioned across the country help address unexpected disruptions on the road.
Caprice Coaches is now accepting inquiries for 2027 12-month leases. For availability and lease quotes, visit capricecoaches.com, call 615-876-9000 or email contact@capricecoaches.com. Follow Caprice Coaches on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
About Caprice Coaches: Caprice Coaches, a Dreamliner company, offers affordable 12-month tour coach leases backed by Dreamliner Luxury Coaches’ management and service network. Its fleet of approximately 40 coaches consists primarily of custom, hand-built Hemphill Brothers coaches and includes star, crew and studio configurations. Each lease includes a client-selected coach and a dedicated driver for the full year. Caprice serves touring artists, crews and management companies, with support from Dreamliner facilities across all four continental U.S. time zones and six rescue coaches nationwide. Learn more at https://www.capricecoaches.com.
About Dreamliner Luxury Coaches: Dreamliner Luxury Coaches manages a fleet of 225 Prevost luxury tour buses serving artists and productions across the live event industry. Its operations include service centers and facilities across all four continental U.S. time zones and five rescue coaches positioned nationwide. Learn more at http://dreamlinercoaches.com.
Christy Walker-Watkins
Aristo Media
Why it matters: With touring costs climbing, access to reliable, high-end transportation has become a major barrier for many artists. Caprice Coaches offers a predictable, annual pricing model that could help a wider range of acts—from club-level headliners to established touring productions—keep their shows on the road without sacrificing quality or support.
