Best Piano Entertainer on Carnival? (Part 2)

I agree. The first couple nights seemed a bit ho hum at first, but I think the crowd just wasn't into it or wasn't requesting the best songs. After requesting a few choice songs (traditional crowd pleasers such as the aforementioned titles you mentioned), let me tell you, everyone was into it. The songs made all the difference.

 

I wonder if some guests may be new to the piano bar experience and don't know what songs get it going or what brings the crowd in. To some degree the piano player is at the mercy of the crowd...but at least Pollyanna wants to play and sing. The main problem with the 3 piano singers I encountered on my 2010 cruises (3 of them) was that they would barely sing any songs (the guy on the Imagination wasn't as bad as the other two--he mostly suffered from a very limited repertoire--only did oldies). The other two did more talking than singing (and none of them had playlists).

 

Other good titles to request are: Tina Turner's Proud Mary; The song from Grease (Is it called "Summer Girls"? Not sure, but you probably know what song I mean); Her Michael Jackson Medley--a big crowd pleaser every night even if you're not a big MJ fan because it is mostly older MJ songs than everyone knows from way back; It's Raining Men; and many more.

 

To some degree the piano bar is what you make it, but in 2010 we tried, but these "singers" wouldn't even sing--they spent the majority of their time talking or taking breaks, and had no playlists so we weren't even sure what songs we could request.

 

On the Freedom in Feb 2010, DH and I sat at the piano bar well over an hour (ordering drinks) after I had requested a well known Bon Jovi song (which was a common request on previous CCL cruises) and tipped $5 no less, to no avail.

 

I finally asked if he was going to play my song, and he admitted that he didn't even know that one. I was a bit miffed--at least he might have said so earlier on. Believe it or not, he actually gave me back my $5.

 

So that is why I say, Pollyanna is a joy. She likes to sing, is very personable, and does have talent. Give her a chance.

 

I wish I could post the videos I have of her but I think the file is too big or something.

I just can't wait to go to the piano bar.I sure with the WEATHER for next week we will have a lot of INSIDE TIME.

I'm a pianist myself, and understand it can be challenging to play in this type of setting. You have to be constantly expanding your repertoire. I was on the Fantasy in 2005, and Odetta was the pianist. She was fantastic, and always seemed to be playing. She took requests and was quite engaging with the other passengers. I was on the Sensation in May, and I couldn't even tell you who the pianist was. Terrible though....hardly played. Anyone know if she is still with Carnival? She was from Lithuania.

Thanks for list! What was your experience with Frank Glenn?

 

Thank You!

Didn't actually hear him play. He was cool enough to chat with though :)

Thanks for list! What was your experience with Frank Glenn?

 

Thank You!

We just got off the Ecstasy on Monday and Frank Glenn

TOTALLY TOTALLY TOTALLY ROCKS.

He is a fabulous piano player ... GREAT VOICE and the COOLEST INDIVIDUAL you will ever meet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tell him Linda (his dining partner) said HI !!!

I have to agree with Linda. I also just got off of the Ecstasy on Monday. Frank was a very good entertainer. We got their an hour before he started playing and closed the bar almost every night. It was a great time!

@Linda I sang a song with you on the last night. I was the really drunk one...haha oh wait...we all were.

I have to agree with Linda. I also just got off of the Ecstasy on Monday. Frank was a very good entertainer. We got their an hour before he started playing and closed the bar almost every night. It was a great time!

 

@Linda I sang a song with you on the last night. I was the really drunk one...haha oh wait...we all were.

Hey !!!! Yes indeed a GREAT time was had by all !!!!!!!!

Wish I had been drunk.... (can you get drunk on water???)

No alcohol, no caffiene and no sugar.....talk about having to MAKE your own fun!!! LOL

I think I read that Michael Smith is on the Splendor now....

He was until October 30 when he moved to the Paradise until the end of his contract, which I don't know when that is.

As far as the Splendor goes, I know it is a James. I'm not sure if it is Davis or Morris. Could be Morris since his contract went through January and they pulled him early from the Magic to put Ron Pass on. I'm just waiting to hear back.

Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - 3/4/2012

Destiny:

Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012

Ecstasy: Frank Glenn 9/22/2011 - 3/22/2012

Elation: Drydock 10/22/2011 - 11/05/2011

Elation: Tom Grable 11/05/2011 - 5/5/2012

Fantasy: Hrvoje "H" Knezevic 7/16/2011 - 11/28/2011

Fascination: Milburn Dumas 10/1/2011- 3/31/2012

Freedom: Marty Gast 8/21/2011 - 1/14/2012

Glory: Tom Riccio 8/27/2011 - 2/26/2012

Imagination: Angela Johnson 7/11/2011 - 11/4/2011

Inspiration: Jafar Curry 7/10/2011 - 12/3/2011

Inspiration: Seth Gibson 12/3/2011 - 6/??/2012

Legend: Pollyanna Jones 10/9/2011 - 1/15/2012

Liberty: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 10/22/2011 - 2/??/2012

Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com

Miracle: Peter Brenner 9/11/2011 - 1/13/2012

Paradise:Michael Smith 10/30/2011 - ???

Pride: James Quigley 7/31/2011 - 12/4/2011

Sensation: Barry Miller 9/1/2011 - 1/26/2012

Spirit: Keith Turner 7/19/2011 - 1/6/2012

Splendor: James ??? 10/30/2011- ???

Triumph: Lorraine Ingle 10/24/2011 - ???www.lorraineingle.com

Valor: Brad Alexander 9/18/2011 - 12/11/2011 www.bradalexanderonline.com

Victory: Jerry Seelix 9/3/2011 - 1/22/2012

*** A note about this list: This list is compiled from reports and reviews of current cruisers and reports from the entertainers themselves. There is no guarantee of accuracy. An actual date usually means that the schedule has been confirmed by either the performer or someone inside Carnival. Schedules are subject to change. Also, this list is updated very regularly, so if it's not on the list, we probably don't know it.

One more little change, for later this year on the Pride:

Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - 3/4/2012

Destiny:

Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012

Ecstasy: Frank Glenn 9/22/2011 - 3/22/2012

Elation: Drydock 10/22/2011 - 11/05/2011

Elation: Tom Grable 11/05/2011 - 5/5/2012

Fantasy: Hrvoje "H" Knezevic 7/16/2011 - 11/28/2011

Fascination: Milburn Dumas 10/1/2011- 3/31/2012

Freedom: Marty Gast 8/21/2011 - 1/14/2012

Glory: Tom Riccio 8/27/2011 - 2/26/2012

Imagination: Angela Johnson 7/11/2011 - 11/4/2011

Inspiration: Jafar Curry 7/10/2011 - 12/3/2011

Inspiration: Seth Gibson 12/3/2011 - 6/??/2012

Legend: Pollyanna Jones 10/9/2011 - 1/15/2012

Liberty: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 10/22/2011 - 2/??/2012

Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com

Miracle: Peter Brenner 9/11/2011 - 1/13/2012

Paradise:Michael Smith 10/30/2011 - ???

Pride: James Quigley 7/31/2011 - 12/4/2011

Pride: Del Woodman 12/4/2011 - ???

Sensation: Barry Miller 9/1/2011 - 1/26/2012

Spirit: Keith Turner 7/19/2011 - 1/6/2012

Splendor: James ??? 10/30/2011- ???

Triumph: Lorraine Ingle 10/24/2011 - ???www.lorraineingle.com

Valor: Brad Alexander 9/18/2011 - 12/11/2011 www.bradalexanderonline.com

Victory: Jerry Seelix 9/3/2011 - 1/22/2012

*** A note about this list: This list is compiled from reports and reviews of current cruisers and reports from the entertainers themselves. There is no guarantee of accuracy. An actual date usually means that the schedule has been confirmed by either the performer or someone inside Carnival. Schedules are subject to change. Also, this list is updated very regularly, so if it's not on the list, we probably don't know it.

He was until October 30 when he moved to the Paradise until the end of his contract, which I don't know when that is.

Anyone know if he will be on for the Paradise repositioning cruise LA to Tampa? If he is as good as I hear --- the tips and wine will be flowing.

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Anyone know if he will be on for the Paradise repositioning cruise LA to Tampa? If he is as good as I hear --- the tips and wine will be flowing.

 

 

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I emailed him today with that question so I'll let you know when I hear from him.

And yes, he's that good! He's just plain fun.

He was until October 30 when he moved to the Paradise until the end of his contract, which I don't know when that is.

Thanks...he is one of my favorites...

Looks like Michael will be bringing another Fantasy class ship through the Panama Canal.

It leaves Nov 28th I think.....

He brought the Elation East as well....(we met in Grand Cayman for lunch since the Fantasy was there at the same time)

Hey guys....

We leave Monday on the Fascination. How is Milburn Dumas? I have never seen his name on this thread before BUT I do not frequent here like I should!

Does he (I think milburn is a he) get the crowd involved?

Thanks for any info!

Just got of the new 2.0 Liberty. Piano Bar Bob was excellent. Very interactive with the crowd, he knew a ton of songs that were new to me, and he was happy to keep on playing past "closing time". The other performers must be amazing to top Bob, but I think it is a safe bet he is the best in the fleet.

Hey guys....

 

We leave Monday on the Fascination. How is Milburn Dumas? I have never seen his name on this thread before BUT I do not frequent here like I should!

 

Does he (I think milburn is a he) get the crowd involved?

 

Thanks for any info!

Milby is a really nice guy. He is older. He seems to be a hit or miss with folks. But he was a HIT with us!!!

Update for the Fascination:

 

Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - ???

Destiny: Russell Villarin 9/10/2011 - ???

Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012

Ecstasy: Frank Glenn 9/22/2011 - ???

Elation: Bruce McGhie 1/24/2011 - 10/22/2011

Elation: Drydock 10/22/2011 - 11/05/2011

Elation: Tom Grable 11/05/2011 - 5/5/2012

Fantasy: Hrvoje "H" Knezevic 7/16/2011 - 10/12/2011

Fascination: Milburn Dumas 10/1/2011- ???

Freedom: Marty Gast 8/21/2011 - 1/14/2012

Glory: Tom Riccio 8/27/2011 - ???

Imagination: Angela Johnson 7/11/2011 - 11/4/2011

Inspiration: Jafar Curry 7/10/2011 - 12/3/2011

Inspiration: Seth Gibson 12/3/2011 - 6/??/2012

Legend: Lizl Strauss 7/15/2011 - 10/9/2011

Legend: Pollyanna Jones 10/9/2011 - ???

Liberty: Pollyanna Jones 7/16/2011 - 10/8/2011

Liberty: Drydock 10/8/2011 - 10/22/2011

Liberty: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 10/22/2011 - 2/??/2012

Magic: James "Jim" Morris 7/10/2011 - 10/28/2011

Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com

Miracle: Peter Brenner 9/11/2011 - ???

Paradise: Jordan Heppner 6/3/2011 - 10/7/2011

Pride: James Quigley 7/31/2011 - 12/4/2011

Sensation: Barry Miller 9/1/2011 - ???

Spirit: Keith Turner 7/19/2011 - 1/6/2012

Splendor: Jason Davis current - 11/13/2011

Triumph: Ron Pass 10/6/2011 - 10/24/2011 www.ronpass.com

Valor: Brad Alexander 9/18/2011 - 12/11/2011 www.bradalexanderonline.com

Victory: Jerry Seelix 9/3/2011 - ???

 

*** A note about this list: This list is compiled from reports and reviews of current cruisers and reports from the entertainers themselves. There is no guarantee of accuracy. An actual date usually means that the schedule has been confirmed by either the performer or someone inside Carnival. Schedules are subject to change. Also, this list is updated very regularly, so if it's not on the list, we probably don't know it.

so what is the feb day piano bar bob leaves and what can you tell me about him, we'll be on liberty feb 11,2012

so what is the feb day piano bar bob leaves and what can you tell me about him, we'll be on liberty feb 11,2012

If there are question marks instead of a name or a date it means we do not have the information yet. Bob only said he was there to sometime in February.

Bob is a seasoned piano bar entertainer, playing in bars on land for years.

Freefall Doug posted this about him a few days ago:

"Just got of the new 2.0 Liberty. Piano Bar Bob was excellent. Very interactive with the crowd, he knew a ton of songs that were new to me, and he was happy to keep on playing past "closing time". The other performers must be amazing to top Bob, but I think it is a safe bet he is the best in the fleet."

Happy Cruising,

Laura

Laura -- Any word on who's next on the Imagination? Thanks.

Okay, John Heald actually posted a mostly current list, so I have the holes filled in, including the Imagination OSUKnight.

Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - 3/4/2012

Destiny: Rob Crucilla current - 2/20/2012

Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012

Ecstasy: Frank Glenn 9/22/2011 - 3/22/2012

Elation: Tom Grable 11/05/2011 - 5/5/2012

Fantasy: Hrvoje "H" Knezevic 7/16/2011 - 11/28/2011

Fascination: Milburn Dumas 10/1/2011- 3/31/2012

Freedom: Marty Gast 8/21/2011 - 1/14/2012

Glory: Tom Riccio 8/27/2011 - 2/26/2012

Imagination: Dana Honey 11/4/2011 - 4/2/2012

Inspiration: Jafar Curry 7/10/2011 - 12/3/2011

Inspiration: Seth Gibson 12/3/2011 - 6/??/2012

Legend: Pollyanna Jones 10/9/2011 - 1/15/2012

Liberty: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 10/22/2011 - 2/25/2012

Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com

Miracle: Peter Brenner 9/11/2011 - 1/13/2012

Paradise: Michael Smith 10/30/2011 - 12/12/2011

Pride: James Quigley 7/31/2011 - 12/4/2011

Pride: Del Woodman 12/4/2011 - ???

Sensation: Barry Miller 9/1/2011 - 1/26/2012

Spirit: Keith Turner 7/19/2011 - 1/6/2012

Splendor: James "Jim" Morris 10/30/2011- 1/15/2012

Triumph: Lorraine Ingle 10/24/2011 - 2/23/2012 www.lorraineingle.com

Valor: Brad Alexander 9/18/2011 - 12/11/2011 www.bradalexanderonline.com

Victory: Jerry Seelix 9/3/2011 - 1/22/2012

*** A note about this list: This list is compiled from reports and reviews of current cruisers and reports from the entertainers themselves. There is no guarantee of accuracy. An actual date usually means that the schedule has been confirmed by either the performer or someone inside Carnival. Schedules are subject to change. Also, this list is updated very regularly, so if it's not on the list, we probably don't know it.

Just got of the new 2.0 Liberty. Piano Bar Bob was excellent. Very interactive with the crowd, he knew a ton of songs that were new to me, and he was happy to keep on playing past "closing time". The other performers must be amazing to top Bob, but I think it is a safe bet he is the best in the fleet.

Thanks for posting!! The entertainers kept changing and I was hoping we would get a great one!! We sail Saturday!

Thank you. I knew you would be on top of it. Can't wait to meet Dana.

Okay, John Heald actually posted a mostly current list, so I have the holes filled in, including the Imagination OSUKnight.

 

Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - 3/4/2012

Destiny: Rob Crucilla current - 2/20/2012

Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012

Ecstasy: Frank Glenn 9/22/2011 - 3/22/2012

Elation: Tom Grable 11/05/2011 - 5/5/2012

Fantasy: Hrvoje "H" Knezevic 7/16/2011 - 11/28/2011

Fascination: Milburn Dumas 10/1/2011- 3/31/2012

Freedom: Marty Gast 8/21/2011 - 1/14/2012

Glory: Tom Riccio 8/27/2011 - 2/26/2012

Imagination: Dana Honey 11/4/2011 - 4/2/2012

Inspiration: Jafar Curry 7/10/2011 - 12/3/2011

Inspiration: Seth Gibson 12/3/2011 - 6/??/2012

Legend: Pollyanna Jones 10/9/2011 - 1/15/2012

Liberty: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 10/22/2011 - 2/25/2012

Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com

Miracle: Peter Brenner 9/11/2011 - 1/13/2012

Paradise: Michael Smith 10/30/2011 - 12/12/2011

Pride: James Quigley 7/31/2011 - 12/4/2011

Pride: Del Woodman 12/4/2011 - ???

Sensation: Barry Miller 9/1/2011 - 1/26/2012

Spirit: Keith Turner 7/19/2011 - 1/6/2012

Splendor: James "Jim" Morris 10/30/2011- 1/15/2012

Triumph: Lorraine Ingle 10/24/2011 - 2/23/2012 www.lorraineingle.com

Valor: Brad Alexander 9/18/2011 - 12/11/2011 www.bradalexanderonline.com

Victory: Jerry Seelix 9/3/2011 - 1/22/2012

 

*** A note about this list: This list is compiled from reports and reviews of current cruisers and reports from the entertainers themselves. There is no guarantee of accuracy. An actual date usually means that the schedule has been confirmed by either the performer or someone inside Carnival. Schedules are subject to change. Also, this list is updated very regularly, so if it's not on the list, we probably don't know it.

Anyone have any opinions of Jim Morris?

Thanks, I tried to search but with the piano bar entertainer list it is impossible.

Anyone have any opinions of Jim Morris?

 

Thanks, I tried to search but with the piano bar entertainer list it is impossible.

I found him to be an excellent spy ..... (the original Mission Impossible)

sorry, I couldn't resist.... :o

I found him to be an excellent spy ..... (the original Mission Impossible)

 

sorry, I couldn't resist.... :o

Don't give away our age! Wasn't that Greg Morris or did you mean someone else?