SquidDaddy Posted April 3, 2013 #826 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I sailed with Bruce twice on the Glory in 2010. I very much enjoyed his piano bar. He's a little lower key, not the big, loud frat party type. But he works hard to get everyone involved with lots of singing along and trivia and develops a nice rapport with his regulars. He's very charming and has a large repertoire (though lighter on current music) He had a nice hardcore group that filled the seats around his piano every night on the cruises I took with him. This is what I wrote about him after I sailed with him the first time: "I just got off the Glory this past Saturday. I spent every night in the piano bar and had a blast. Bruce is a sweet and talented Scotsman (excellent accent!). Lower key than some. His playlist is varied and always includes lots more than what is just on the list he hands out, but pretty lean when it comes to current songs. He does a good job making everyone feel included and welcome and absolutely loves audience participation, often dropping out and letting the audience sing and pointing out and featuring someone who is singing along enthusiastically. He's got an extra microphone for people who want to sing and it often got passed around. Early on he often does trivia and "Name that Tune" stuff to help people get involved (I can name that tune in 250 notes! LOL) It can get a bit repetitious as he finds what works with his audience, on our cruise he had 20 somethings to 70 somethings in his bar, and he works to please everyone, that was quite an age gap to straddle. And he accommodates requests as he can, almost to a fault... Oh, if I never hear "Rhinestone Cowboy" again, it will be too soon! LOL! His is one of those piano bars where it can be nice just listening and chatting with just a few people in the bar (as it was early on the first night) or a lot of fun with a big raucous group which it became later on in the cruise. The people in the bar and their willingness to participate definitely make a big difference. Seats around the bar were at a premium by the second night of our cruise as his "hardcores" found their way to the bar. The first night worried him a bit as he said that the previous two cruises were rip-roaring from the get go. Just make sure it's after midnight before you ask him what his favorite thing to wear under his kilt is! LOL!" If you scan on the old thread you can find earlier reviews of him and they are all good. He certainly has his fans (of which I am one), there is one lady on the Piano Barbarians FB page that sailed with him last July and raves about him: Tammy B: you will love him. We sailed with him last July and had the absolute best time! I truly cannot say enough about him. He is wonderful. Sunday at 5:44pm · Like · 1 So, go and enjoy! Happy Sailing, Laura :):) Thanks for sharing your past review...sounds like we won't have anything to worry about with Bruce!!! The DW and I were worried that we were going to have to find a new nightly hobby this cruise before it was switched to Bruce. I will report back our experience as well when we return. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquidDaddy Posted April 3, 2013 #827 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hey if you loved Marty then you might be interested in what a bunch of us are doing on Oct 27 on the Freedom. We are doing The "Party with Marty" Halloween Cruise. It is Marty's own little group cruise. But you book it on your own. We will have more info on Marty's Peeps page on fb and here. Like I said it is not an official group cruise, just a bunch of Piano Bar lovers getting together with their favorite PBE. We will have a cocktail party or two with Marty and a costume contest. Thanks for the invite but I don't think our schedules will permit a cruise at that time of the year. Would love to see Marty again though...seems like his Carnival gig has really become quite the show. We sailed with him on the Freedom in Sep.2011 and it was only his third cruise or so. He definitely came out of his shell by the end of that cruise...just took some encouragement from a bunch of us PB regulars to get him going. A reunion cruise with him would be a lot of fun. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anung Un Rama Posted April 3, 2013 #828 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just off the Liberty. Peter Brenner was banging and yelling just like the video posted earlier in the thread. Bad. We did not spend any time there. Seems like a nice guy but we have sailed with him twice and spent hardly any time in piano bar. Awesome :rolleyes:. Can't wait to spend a week on the Liberty and not a day in the Piano Bar :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRZCRAZY Posted April 4, 2013 #829 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I just got a message from a crewmember on board the Splendor and the PBE there is Hailey. Her contract is through some time in September. My friend said Hailey was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted April 5, 2013 #830 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Lots of updates today courtesy of a schedule posted by John Heald that has... gasp... future dates! Hooray! I think I'm in love with Roger Butterley the new Manager of Music Directions. (not that I don't still love you Ceegers!) Just remember folks that this schedule is subject to change, but for now, here we go! Breeze: Ron Pass 11/6/2012 - 6/2/2013 http://www.ronpass.com Breeze: Ben Gentry 6/2/2013 - 11/17/2013 http://www.pianomanben.com Conquest: Larry Maconaghy current - 10/13/2013 Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 12/15/2012 - 4/13/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Dream: Bruce McGhie 4/13/2013 - 10/12/2013 Ecstasy: Tom Riccio current - 4/13/2013 Ecstasy: Martin Alex Aucoin 4/13/2013 - 8/12/2013 http://www.martinalexaucoin.com/ Elation: Michael Geier current - 5/9/2013 Elation: Jordan Heppner 5/9/2013 - 11/7/2013 Fantasy: Jim Morris 2/8/2013 - 6/9/2013 Fantasy: Keith Turner 6/9/2013 - 12/9/2013 Fascination: Rob Crucilla 1/19/2013 - 7/18/2013 Freedom: Derek Robertson 3/31/2013 - 5/12/2013 Freedom: Marty Gast 5/12/2013 - 11/10/2013 http://www.*****/MartyGast Freedom Drydock 11/10/2013 - 11/24/2013 Glory: James Quigley 3/10/2013 - 8/10/2013 http://www.jamespquigley.com Imagination: Hrvoje "Mr. H" Knezevic 2/18/2013 - 9/16/2013 Inspiration: Tom Grable 2/8/2013 - 11/4/2013 Legend: Keith Turner 11/18/2012 - 5/16/2013 Legend: Michael Dardis 5/16/2013 - 10/10/2013 Liberty: Peter Brenner 3/23/2013 - 7/20/2013 Magic: Doug Ross current -5/12/2013 Magic: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 5/12/2013 - 9/15/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Miracle: Dave Filsinger 2/18/2013 - 6/4/2013 Miracle: Doug Ross 6/4/2013 -10/2/2013 Paradise: Angela Johnson 3/14/2013 - 9/16/2013 Pride: Roger Concepcion 2/10/2013 - 12/08/2013 Sensation: Russell Villarin 2/21/2013 - 6/2/2013http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Spirit: Alex Fietz 3/21/2013 - 4/21/2013 Spirit: Andy Pobjoy 4/21/2013 - 6/17/2013 Splendor: Hailey Wiebe 3/23/2013 - 9/22/2013 Sunshine: Justin Abrams 5/5/2013 - 6/7/2013 Triumph: Drydock until 6/3/2013 Triumph: Russell Villarin 6/3/2013 - 2/2/2014[/i]http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Valor: Gregory George 3/24/2013 - 7/28/2013 Victory: Dana Honey 11/4/2012 - 4/6/2013 Victory: Justin Abrams 4/6/2013 - 4/15/2013 Victory: Joe Nagy 4/15/2013 - 9/30/2013 *** 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted April 5, 2013 #831 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Lots of updates today courtesy of a schedule posted by John Heald that has... gasp... future dates! Hooray! I think I'm in love with Roger Butterley the new Manager of Music Directions. (not that I don't still love you Ceegers!) Just remember folks that this schedule is subject to change, but for now, here we go! Breeze: Ron Pass 11/6/2012 - 6/2/2013 http://www.ronpass.com Breeze: Ben Gentry 6/2/2013 - 11/17/2013 http://www.pianomanben.com Conquest: Larry Maconaghy current - 10/13/2013 Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 12/15/2012 - 4/13/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Dream: Bruce McGhie 4/13/2013 - 10/12/2013 Ecstasy: Tom Riccio current - 4/13/2013 Ecstasy: Martin Alex Aucoin 4/13/2013 - 8/12/2013 http://www.martinalexaucoin.com/ Elation: Michael Geier current - 5/9/2013 Elation: Jordan Heppner 5/9/2013 - 11/7/2013 Fantasy: Jim Morris 2/8/2013 - 6/9/2013 Fantasy: Keith Turner 6/9/2013 - 12/9/2013 Fascination: Rob Crucilla 1/19/2013 - 7/18/2013 Freedom: Derek Robertson 3/31/2013 - 5/12/2013 Freedom: Marty Gast 5/12/2013 - 11/10/2013 http://www.*****/MartyGast Freedom Drydock 11/10/2013 - 11/24/2013 Glory: James Quigley 3/10/2013 - 8/10/2013 http://www.jamespquigley.com Imagination: Hrvoje "Mr. H" Knezevic 2/18/2013 - 9/16/2013 Inspiration: Tom Grable 2/8/2013 - 11/4/2013 Legend: Keith Turner 11/18/2012 - 5/16/2013 Legend: Michael Dardis 5/16/2013 - 10/10/2013 Liberty: Peter Brenner 3/23/2013 - 7/20/2013 Magic: Doug Ross current -5/12/2013 Magic: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 5/12/2013 - 9/15/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Miracle: Dave Filsinger 2/18/2013 - 6/4/2013 Miracle: Doug Ross 6/4/2013 -10/2/2013 Paradise: Angela Johnson 3/14/2013 - 9/16/2013 Pride: Roger Concepcion 2/10/2013 - 12/08/2013 Sensation: Russell Villarin 2/21/2013 - 6/2/2013http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Spirit: Alex Fietz 3/21/2013 - 4/21/2013 Spirit: Andy Pobjoy 4/21/2013 - 6/17/2013 Splendor: Hailey Wiebe 3/23/2013 - 9/22/2013 Sunshine: Justin Abrams 5/5/2013 - 6/7/2013 Triumph: Drydock until 6/3/2013 Triumph: Russell Villarin 6/3/2013 - 2/2/2014[/i]http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Valor: Gregory George 3/24/2013 - 7/28/2013 Victory: Dana Honey 11/4/2012 - 4/6/2013 Victory: Justin Abrams 4/6/2013 - 4/15/2013 Victory: Joe Nagy 4/15/2013 - 9/30/2013 *** 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. Yay!! I heard yesterday that John Heald would post this today. :D So...Ben Gentry is he new....returning to the rotation.....or currently placed on another ship. I may have missed it - but I don't see him curently on the list. He's got quite the job following Ron on the Breeze!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdkinsel Posted April 5, 2013 #832 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Does anyone know anything about Derek Robertson? I would like to learn something about him before we sail. Is he from Canada? Does he have a web site? Anywhere to listen to his music on line? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedle Posted April 5, 2013 #833 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I see my PB player on the Conquest for my cruise at the end of the month is Larry Maconaghy. Have not seen or recall any recent reviews. Anyone have any info on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikester Posted April 5, 2013 #834 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) I sailed with Ben on the Liberty in Dec, he was a blast. He is pretty young, but very enthusiastic, and a great entertainer. I am THRILLED he is going to be on the Breeze, and am looking forward to hanging out in the PB in Aug. OH, he just ended his Liberty contract last month, that's why he isn't on the list anywhere. Edited April 5, 2013 by spikester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseBat1 Posted April 9, 2013 #835 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Anyone have any update on the entertainer on the Conquest? We are cruising on her in July Just got off the Conquest yesterday. Larry McConaughey was the Piano Bar (Blues) player. He should still be there in July. He did a great job. The ship was filled with one third kids so Blues was not as busy as it should have been. Still we managed to have a great time and a couple of the nights were just indescribably fun. See the link below for the Carnival Piano Bar page They post the line-up updates there. https://www.*****/pianobarbarians/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted April 10, 2013 #836 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Just one change on the Magic... Breeze: Ron Pass 11/6/2012 - 6/2/2013 http://www.ronpass.com Breeze: Ben Gentry 6/2/2013 - 11/17/2013 http://www.pianomanben.com Conquest: Larry Maconaghy current - 10/13/2013 Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 12/15/2012 - 4/13/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Dream: Bruce McGhie 4/13/2013 - 10/12/2013 Ecstasy: Tom Riccio current - 4/13/2013 Ecstasy: Martin Alex Aucoin 4/13/2013 - 8/12/2013 http://www.martinalexaucoin.com/ Elation: Michael Geier current - 5/9/2013 Elation: Jordan Heppner 5/9/2013 - 11/7/2013 Fantasy: Jim Morris 2/8/2013 - 6/9/2013 Fantasy: Keith Turner 6/9/2013 - 12/9/2013 Fascination: Rob Crucilla 1/19/2013 - 7/18/2013 Freedom: Derek Robertson 3/31/2013 - 5/12/2013 Freedom: Marty Gast 5/12/2013 - 11/10/2013 http://www.*****/MartyGast Freedom Drydock 11/10/2013 - 11/24/2013 Glory: James Quigley 3/10/2013 - 8/10/2013 http://www.jamespquigley.com Imagination: Hrvoje "Mr. H" Knezevic 2/18/2013 - 9/16/2013 Inspiration: Tom Grable 2/8/2013 - 11/4/2013 Legend: Keith Turner 11/18/2012 - 5/16/2013 Legend: Michael Dardis 5/16/2013 - 10/10/2013 Liberty: Peter Brenner 3/23/2013 - 7/20/2013 Magic: Milburn Dumas 4/7/2013 -5/12/2013 Magic: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 5/12/2013 - 9/15/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Miracle: Dave Filsinger 2/18/2013 - 6/4/2013 Miracle: Doug Ross 6/4/2013 -10/2/2013 Paradise: Angela Johnson 3/14/2013 - 9/16/2013 Pride: Roger Concepcion 2/10/2013 - 12/08/2013 Sensation: Russell Villarin 2/21/2013 - 6/2/2013http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Spirit:Alex Fietz 3/21/2013 - 4/21/2013 Spirit: Andy Pobjoy 4/21/2013 - 6/17/2013 Splendor: Hailey Wiebe 3/23/2013 - 9/22/2013 Sunshine: Justin Abrams 5/5/2013 - 6/7/2013 Triumph: Drydock until 6/3/2013 Triumph: Russell Villarin 6/3/2013 - 2/2/2014 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Valor: Gregory George 3/24/2013 - 7/28/2013] Victory: Dana Honey 11/4/2012 - 4/6/2013 Victory: Justin Abrams 4/6/2013 - 4/15/2013 Victory: Joe Nagy 4/15/2013 - 9/30/2013 *** 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted April 12, 2013 #837 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I sailed with Ben on the Liberty in Dec, he was a blast. He is pretty young, but very enthusiastic, and a great entertainer. I am THRILLED he is going to be on the Breeze, and am looking forward to hanging out in the PB in Aug. OH, he just ended his Liberty contract last month, that's why he isn't on the list anywhere. Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbock Posted April 12, 2013 #838 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Peter Brenner was the piano entertainer on my Liberty cruise last week. My husband and I were very disappointed with him. We lasted for about an hour and never went back. Although Peter was very personable, his entertaining style made it such that the passengers could only listen to him and not sing along. There were two major problems with his style: (1) He sped up the tempo on EVERY song so much that they were not enjoyable. I'm sure he was doing this in an effort to get through as many requests as possible, but he completed 3-4 minute songs in about 1-2 minutes. (2) He added his own style and flare to every song, rather than keeping with the traditional tunes. The combination of these two things made it virtually impossible to sing along, so the room was pretty much silent. Most people came and left within about 10 minutes at the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalaDragonflyLady Posted April 13, 2013 #839 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I sailed with Ben on the Liberty in Dec, he was a blast. He is pretty young, but very enthusiastic, and a great entertainer. I am THRILLED he is going to be on the Breeze, and am looking forward to hanging out in the PB in Aug. OH, he just ended his Liberty contract last month, that's why he isn't on the list anywhere. He looks about 15!! I'm glad to see a good review for him though, I will be on the Breeze late September :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted April 13, 2013 #840 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Due to timing snafus and corporate shenanigans, there is a change to the Dream schedule. Bruce McGhie won't make it there so Brad Alexander is taking over on the 20th. Breeze: Ron Pass 11/6/2012 - 6/2/2013 http://www.ronpass.com Breeze: Ben Gentry 6/2/2013 - 11/17/2013 http://www.pianomanben.com Conquest: Larry Maconaghy current - 10/13/2013 Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 12/15/2012 - 4/13/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Dream:Brad Alexander 4/20/2013 - ???http://www.bradthepianoman.com Ecstasy: Tom Riccio current - 4/13/2013 Ecstasy: Martin Alex Aucoin 4/13/2013 - 8/12/2013 http://www.martinalexaucoin.com/ Elation: Michael Geier current - 5/9/2013 Elation: Jordan Heppner 5/9/2013 - 11/7/2013 Fantasy: Jim Morris 2/8/2013 - 6/9/2013 Fantasy: Keith Turner 6/9/2013 - 12/9/2013 Fascination: Rob Crucilla 1/19/2013 - 7/18/2013 Freedom: Derek Robertson 3/31/2013 - 5/12/2013 Freedom: Marty Gast 5/12/2013 - 11/10/2013 http://www.*****/MartyGast Freedom Drydock 11/10/2013 - 11/24/2013 Glory: James Quigley 3/10/2013 - 8/10/2013 http://www.jamespquigley.com Imagination: Hrvoje "Mr. H" Knezevic 2/18/2013 - 9/16/2013 Inspiration: Tom Grable 2/8/2013 - 11/4/2013 Legend: Keith Turner 11/18/2012 - 5/16/2013 Legend: Michael Dardis 5/16/2013 - 10/10/2013 Liberty: Peter Brenner 3/23/2013 - 7/20/2013 Magic: Milburn Dumas 4/7/2013 -5/12/2013 Magic: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 5/12/2013 - 9/15/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Miracle: Dave Filsinger 2/18/2013 - 6/4/2013 Miracle: Doug Ross 6/4/2013 -10/2/2013 Paradise: Angela Johnson 3/14/2013 - 9/16/2013 Pride: Roger Concepcion 2/10/2013 - 12/08/2013 Sensation: Russell Villarin 2/21/2013 - 6/2/2013http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Spirit:Alex Fietz 3/21/2013 - 4/21/2013 Spirit: Andy Pobjoy 4/21/2013 - 6/17/2013 Splendor: Hailey Wiebe 3/23/2013 - 9/22/2013 Sunshine: Justin Abrams 5/5/2013 - 6/7/2013 Triumph: Drydock until 6/3/2013 Triumph: Russell Villarin 6/3/2013 - 2/2/2014 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Valor: Gregory George 3/24/2013 - 7/28/2013] Victory: Dana Honey 11/4/2012 - 4/6/2013 Victory: Justin Abrams 4/6/2013 - 4/15/2013 Victory: Joe Nagy 4/15/2013 - 9/30/2013 *** 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegers Posted April 13, 2013 #841 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Lots of updates today courtesy of a schedule posted by John Heald that has... gasp... future dates! Hooray! I think I'm in love with Roger Butterley the new Manager of Music Directions. (not that I don't still love you Ceegers!) :-P I'm filling in, in a non-music director fashion, on the Dream at the moment. Piano Bar Bob is still here this week btw. I'm actually kinda bummed that I leave the day Brad gets here, 'cause I haven't seen him yet. Ah well. Also, let me know if you'll be on the Splendor 4/23-7/12 or Valor 8/25-Feb. '13, 'cause that's where I'll be :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahagan Posted April 14, 2013 #842 Share Posted April 14, 2013 We're on the 15-nt. Miracle Hawaii cruise in Sept. and I'm hoping it has a piano bar. We were on a med cruise on the Solstice in Nov., 2011, and they didn't have one. I really missed it. I'd sure look forward to one on the Miracle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted April 14, 2013 #843 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Ron Pass has been nominated for Crew Member of the Month - voting starts tomorrow at this link: https://www.facebook.com/Carnival/app_138610296262637 This is from Ron's fb page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pianomanron Hey friends! As I mentioned a few days ago, I’ve been nominated for Crew Member of the Month on Carnival Cruise Line’s Facebook page. Carnival posted my nomination today, and voting takes place tomorrow (Monday, April 15). I’m up against some very admirable competition, so I hope to have your support! Here’s what to do: (1) Wait until Monday for voting to begin. (2) On Monday, visit this link to place your vote: https://www.facebook.com/Carnival/app_138610296262637 You cannot vote today (Sunday), and “liking” the post and commenting on it do not count as votes (although you’re free to do either or both!). Remember, voting will take place on Monday, and not before then. Thanks! Please spread the word! Here is the a link to what is posted on Carnival's page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151444548619584&set=a.55268699583.67405.6067784583&type=1&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalaDragonflyLady Posted April 16, 2013 #844 Share Posted April 16, 2013 :-PI'm filling in, in a non-music director fashion, on the Dream at the moment. Piano Bar Bob is still here this week btw. I'm actually kinda bummed that I leave the day Brad gets here, 'cause I haven't seen him yet. Ah well. Also, let me know if you'll be on the Splendor 4/23-7/12 or Valor 8/25-Feb. '13, 'cause that's where I'll be :-) Brad is awesome, I hope to catch him again on a future cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggystuff Posted April 16, 2013 #845 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I see my PB player on the Conquest for my cruiseat the end of the month is Larry Maconaghy. Have not seen or recall any recent reviews. Anyone have any info on him? Larry is a BLAST He is definitely one of the players that "brings what you give him" You go in for a good time, he will give you back a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted April 16, 2013 #846 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hey guys....Ron Pass needs our help!! He's been nominiated as for Carnival's Employee of the Month. Voting is happening NOW....go, go and vote for RON!! :D https://www.facebook.com/Carnival/app_138610296262637?ref=ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedle Posted April 16, 2013 #847 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks for the info Buggystuff. Me and my wild and crazy Ohio friends can bring it. Hope he knows Hang On Sloopy. With bad PB player last year, this sounds very good. With your positive comments (I did find a couple others on Larry also), we'll be ready to sail on April 28th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted April 21, 2013 #848 Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) The list is pretty up to date for the foreseeable future which is nice to have, just one future update for the Glory (there is one other schedule change, but I'm waiting for confirmation) In other news a crazy group of piano fans just got back from Joe "Hollywood" Nagy's first week on the Victory and they are raving about him over on the Carnival Piano Bar-barians page. Yay! Oh, and they've extended the Triumph's drydock by a little bit, so I'm guessing they will keep Russell on the Sensation for those extra days. Breeze: Ron Pass 11/6/2012 - 6/2/2013 http://www.ronpass.com Breeze: Ben Gentry 6/2/2013 - 11/17/2013 http://www.pianomanben.com Conquest: Larry Maconaghy current - 10/13/2013 Dream: Brad Alexander 4/20/2013 - ??? http://www.bradthepianoman.com Ecstasy: Martin Alex Aucoin 4/13/2013 - 8/12/2013 http://www.martinalexaucoin.com/ Elation: Michael Geier current - 5/9/2013 Elation: Jordan Heppner 5/9/2013 - 11/7/2013 Fantasy: Jim Morris 2/8/2013 - 6/9/2013 Fantasy: Keith Turner 6/9/2013 - 12/9/2013 Fascination: Rob Crucilla 1/19/2013 - 7/18/2013 Freedom: Derek Robertson 3/31/2013 - 5/12/2013 Freedom: Marty Gast 5/12/2013 - 11/10/2013 http://www.*****/MartyGast Freedom Drydock 11/10/2013 - 11/24/2013 Glory: James Quigley 3/10/2013 - 8/10/2013 http://www.jamespquigley.com Glory: Dave Filsinger 8/10/2013 - 3/30/2014 Imagination: Hrvoje "Mr. H" Knezevic 2/18/2013 - 9/16/2013 Inspiration: Tom Grable 2/8/2013 - 11/4/2013 Legend: Keith Turner 11/18/2012 - 5/16/2013 Legend: Michael Dardis 5/16/2013 - 10/10/2013 Liberty: Peter Brenner 3/23/2013 - 7/20/2013 Magic: Milburn Dumas 4/7/2013 -5/12/2013 Magic: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 5/12/2013 - 9/15/2013 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter Miracle: Dave Filsinger 2/18/2013 - 6/4/2013 Miracle: Doug Ross 6/4/2013 -10/2/2013 Paradise: Angela Johnson 3/14/2013 - 9/16/2013 Pride: Roger Concepcion 2/10/2013 - 12/08/2013 Sensation: Russell Villarin 2/21/2013 - 6/13/2013 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Spirit: Andy Pobjoy 4/21/2013 - 6/17/2013 Splendor: Hailey Wiebe 3/23/2013 - 9/22/2013 Sunshine: Justin Abrams 5/5/2013 - 6/7/2013 Triumph: Drydock until 6/13/2013 Triumph: Russell Villarin 6/13/2013 - 2/2/2014 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Valor: Gregory George 3/24/2013 - 7/28/2013] Victory: Joe Nagy 4/15/2013 - 9/30/2013 *** 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. Edited April 21, 2013 by divetrash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted April 21, 2013 #849 Share Posted April 21, 2013 :-PI'm filling in, in a non-music director fashion, on the Dream at the moment. Piano Bar Bob is still here this week btw. I'm actually kinda bummed that I leave the day Brad gets here, 'cause I haven't seen him yet. Ah well. Also, let me know if you'll be on the Splendor 4/23-7/12 or Valor 8/25-Feb. '13, 'cause that's where I'll be :-) Dammit, I'm on the Breeze in October. You'll be going to the Splendor? That's cool, I'll be interested in what you think of the newbie Hailey. Plus, well you are home ported in my city, the coolest city in the world. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted April 21, 2013 #850 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Thanks for the info Buggystuff.Me and my wild and crazy Ohio friends can bring it. Hope he knows Hang On Sloopy. With bad PB player last year, this sounds very good. With your positive comments (I did find a couple others on Larry also), we'll be ready to sail on April 28th. Just looking at your signature, you seem to have had some pretty good luck with piano entertainers (excepting the Freedom last year). I see you were on the Inspiration in July 2003. My first cruise on was on the Inspiration, the first week of July 2003. The piano bar entertainer was a Kiwi named Darin MacDonald. He was really good and started my love of Carnival piano bars. Just thought I'd share. Happy Cruising, Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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