Mr. Tricky Posted March 6, 2012 #51 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Never saw a decent cover band on a cruise... sad. Guess I am a little spoiled because we have a lot of awesome cover and original bands in western NY. Guess I have to look into that 6th man thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tricky Posted March 6, 2012 #52 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Going on liberty in 3 weeks and I consider myself a good judge of cover bands and will post here when I get back!! I think you will be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindys Posted March 6, 2012 #53 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I think you will be disappointed. The band on the liberty is that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted March 6, 2012 #54 Share Posted March 6, 2012 We were on Magic about a month ago and the band was Music Society, they are very good. We have sail with them about 3 times they have always been very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menrex Posted March 6, 2012 #55 Share Posted March 6, 2012 WE just got off the Pride and there was no cover band BUT We had a great time in the Piano Bar with Roger whose brothers are Blood Power and he used to be with them. But no band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmtnmike Posted March 6, 2012 Author #56 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ok... So we've got : Music Degree on the Fantasy, which I will serious follow for our early Sept cruise choice. Blackjack - on Dream Bloodpower -on the Magic??? still there? Music Manilla -on The Splendor? Revolver- on the Paradise Music Highlights- on The Freedom MUSIC BOARDWALK- on The Miracle ~ Music Mix?? Blood Power?? Where are you?? Please correct or add especially those who just returned. Thanks... Mike Hi Rock Cover Band lovers! Just recieved info from the entertainment dept and spoke with the man who books the bands...Great guy, and he shared the difficulties of accurate info after the bands return home on vacation. Gov't stuff and regs... So, here's some misc items we talked about: -They are looking to place bands on Pride and Legend-presently w/o a band. No time frame yet... All this subject to change.... Bands just signed for new contracts... Music Mix will begin 3/8 on Fascination Highlight (not Music Highlight-different band) on 3/8 Triumph Music ( something-begins with a "C") on 3/8 Glory New band Hilux -on Spirit in March Music Society-Magic Music Boardwalk currently on Miracle probably till May, then to Fantasy Music Unlimited back to Miracle in May Possible Blood Power back to Magic in May Expect each band to have 8 month cotracts, but also could change as well as the ship. This is not all-inclusive but just from the notes I jotted down. Will do e-mail correspodance in future I'll check back for more info. Hope this helps! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idecor8 Posted March 6, 2012 #57 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi Rock Cover Band lovers! Just recieved info from the entertainment dept and spoke with the man who books the bands...Great guy, and he shared the difficulties of accurate info after the bands return home on vacation. Gov't stuff and regs... So, here's some misc items we talked about: -They are looking to place bands on Pride and Legend-presently w/o a band. No time frame yet... All this subject to change.... Bands just signed for new contracts... Music Mix will begin 3/8 on Fascination Highlight (not Music Highlight-different band) on 3/8 Triumph Music ( something-begins with a "C") on 3/8 Glory New band Hilux -on Spirit in March Music Society-Magic Music Boardwalk currently on Miracle probably till May, then to Fantasy Music Unlimited back to Miracle in May Possible Blood Power back to Magic in May Expect each band to have 8 month cotracts, but also could change as well as the ship. This is not all-inclusive but just from the notes I jotted down. Will do e-mail correspodance in future I'll check back for more info. Hope this helps! Mike My husband and I are with you...:) I think we'll wait until final payment to make sure we don't get a bummer band as well!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmtnmike Posted March 7, 2012 Author #58 Share Posted March 7, 2012 My husband and I are with you...:)I think we'll wait until final payment to make sure we don't get a bummer band as well!;) Do you mean with us, like on "next cruise" or bands are THAT important to you as well:D BTW... we'll probably change are next cruise, have to wait and see what band lands on Pride by end of Aug 2012. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted March 7, 2012 #59 Share Posted March 7, 2012 WE just got off the Pride and there was no cover band BUT We had a great time in the Piano Bar with Roger whose brothers are Blood Power and he used to be with them. But no band. That stinks!! We'll be on the Pride in May! Loved the bands on the Miracle and Destiny so we were looking forward to hearing a good band on the Pride. Oh well!! Maybe they'll find someone before we sail!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideroftheseas Posted March 7, 2012 #60 Share Posted March 7, 2012 thanks for the info, sure hope that the Legend gets a cover band by our September sailing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texarribean Chick Posted March 7, 2012 #61 Share Posted March 7, 2012 thanks MMM - very helpful! Magic and Blood Power is looking better for us. Even if not, we like Music Society as well. I would love to have that booking agent contact info if it's okay to share with me. :D crystalatdiscprodotcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 7, 2012 #62 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Going on liberty in 3 weeks and I consider myself a good judge of cover bands and will post here when I get back!! I think you will be disappointed. Not sure who the cover band is or if there is one, but a recent Liberty review noted that there wer several music lisitng in the FunTimes, only 2 without the DJ prefix were "New Dawn" and "High Rise". There is a New Dawn cover band out of the Pac NW that's been a round a long time, not sure if they do cruises or if this is another New Dawn. High Rise is a quartet with a female lead that does play on Carnival Ships, they were on the Spirit last year, covering everything from 50s to Disco to Metal. They have some You Tubes out. Edited March 7, 2012 by crewsweeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted March 7, 2012 #63 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It was my understanding that the "Music" bands no longer had there contract with CCL. That info is about a year old, so I do not know the status now. I personally haven't seen any of them in quite a number of years. Blood Power, I THINK, is on the Magic currently. I will also highly recommend the BlackJack Band. I haven't seen a REAL band on any of my last 4 cruises. Only Reggae and DJ crap. Blood Power and Blackjack were my favs, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmtnmike Posted March 7, 2012 Author #64 Share Posted March 7, 2012 thanks MMM - very helpful! Magic and Blood Power is looking better for us. Even if not, we like Music Society as well. I would love to have that booking agent contact info if it's okay to share with me. :D crystalatdiscprodotcom Sorry Tex Chick, Wish I could, but...No can do, was sworn to secrecy:D MMMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melgent Posted March 7, 2012 #65 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I would love it if Music Asia could be put on the Legend- we saw them on the Valor in 2009 and LOVED them!!! :) I wish we could vote!!! Edited March 7, 2012 by melgent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texarribean Chick Posted March 7, 2012 #66 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sorry Tex Chick, Wish I could, but...No can do, was sworn to secrecy:D MMMike COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND; but PLEASE keep me in the loop - ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmtnmike Posted March 8, 2012 Author #67 Share Posted March 8, 2012 COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND; but PLEASE keep me in the loop - ;) Tex Chick, Let me know specifically what I can relay ...If it's about Blood Power, I'll let you know when I do...probably May on Magic.. Here's a thought...how do we start a thread re. cruise booking with like-minded "fun" folks. into enjoying the rock classics..:) . ...without making it an "Official group cruise":) MMMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texarribean Chick Posted March 8, 2012 #68 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Tex Chick, Let me know specifically what I can relay ...If it's about Blood Power, I'll let you know when I do...probably May on Magic.. Here's a thought...how do we start a thread re. cruise booking with like-minded "fun" folks. into enjoying the rock classics..:) . ...without making it an "Official group cruise":) MMMike are you thinking just a thread that will continuously stay new? And as folks get off cruises, they can report who was playing on that ship at that time? If so, I would suggest starting a thread like the "All things Dream" thread that continuously moves. Each of us could take turns "bumping it up" and keeping it current If you mean trying to plan cruises together to travel together, according to the band playing - well, that another story and I have no idea how to start something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 8, 2012 #69 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It was my understanding that the "Music" bands no longer had there contract with CCL. That info is about a year old, so I do not know the status now. I personally haven't seen any of them in quite a number of years. Blood Power, I THINK, is on the Magic currently. I will also highly recommend the BlackJack Band. I haven't seen a REAL band on any of my last 4 cruises. Only Reggae and DJ crap. Blood Power and Blackjack were my favs, however. Reggae, ska, steel drums are all good choices for Caribbean cruise groups.:) Better than the canned stuff. They're not RnR though:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmtnmike Posted March 8, 2012 Author #70 Share Posted March 8, 2012 are you thinking just a thread that will continuously stay new? And as folks get off cruises, they can report who was playing on that ship at that time? If so, I would suggest starting a thread like the "All things Dream" thread that continuously moves. Each of us could take turns "bumping it up" and keeping it current That's my hope...for those of us that value this info...I think it would helpful to try to keep it current. Especially now with CCL assistance, as well as gleening from the most recent reviews. If this threads stays alive for awhile, we can request a change of thread title. If you mean trying to plan cruises together to travel together, according to the band playing - well, that another story and I have no idea how to start something like that. Yeah...you're right. Often we've found that a informal group who met on board (who we're more into the bands and rock venues) would wander around together when a band was done, and disco or piano bar was the happening spot. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindys Posted March 9, 2012 #71 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Not sure who the cover band is or if there is one, but a recent Liberty review noted that there wer several music lisitng in the FunTimes, only 2 without the DJ prefix were "New Dawn" and "High Rise". There is a New Dawn cover band out of the Pac NW that's been a round a long time, not sure if they do cruises or if this is another New Dawn. High Rise is a quartet with a female lead that does play on Carnival Ships, they were on the Spirit last year, covering everything from 50s to Disco to Metal. They have some You Tubes out. Thanks for the Info!! I will find out the real scoop next week and take a couple pics of the bands if there are in fact any there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 9, 2012 #72 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks for the Info!! I will find out the real scoop next week and take a couple pics of the bands if there are in fact any there!! Check if Mambo Chilango is still playing too. Not cover rock but as close as Carnival now gets to anything remotely resembling Caribbean music, and cumbia is very danceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindys Posted March 9, 2012 #73 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Check if Mambo Chilango is still playing too. Not cover rock but as close as Carnival now gets to anything remotely resembling Caribbean music, and cumbia is very danceable. Thanks, Going to give a report on all live music on the liberty!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmtnmike Posted March 9, 2012 Author #74 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks, Going to give a report on all live music on the liberty!!:) Thanks much!! The Liberty is on our short list for the 9/1 sailing...:) We're hoping the Pride out of Balt. gets a great band so we would be able to drive and avoid flying. Also, we've added the Miracle, because of Music Unlimited returning in May. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted March 9, 2012 #75 Share Posted March 9, 2012 My fingers are crossed for the Pride too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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