golfadj Posted September 8, 2011 #5301 Share Posted September 8, 2011 We will be on the Miracle this Sunday so we will get the info for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 8, 2011 #5302 Share Posted September 8, 2011 We will be on the Miracle this Sunday so we will get the info for you. Thanks Stu! Have a great cruise. I'll wave as y'all sail down the Hudson past Hoboken. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 8, 2011 #5303 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Thanks Stu! Have a great cruise. I'll wave as y'all sail down the Hudson past Hoboken. Laura I will have a whole cheering section so could you wave once and whistle twice. Or Whistle twice and wave once and jump up and down 6x so I know it is you? And notice I have stopped complaining about you know who. Just hope he has not moved over from Conquest to Miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 8, 2011 #5304 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I will have a whole cheering section so could you wave once and whistle twice. Or Whistle twice and wave once and jump up and down 6x so I know it is you? And notice I have stopped complaining about you know who. Just hope he has not moved over from Conquest to Miracle. You mean that wasn't you under a couple of different aliases over on John Heald's FB page? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Dear Posted September 8, 2011 #5305 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hey Stu, hope you and Sheila have a great time. Can't wait to hear all about it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 8, 2011 #5306 Share Posted September 8, 2011 You mean that wasn't you under a couple of different aliases over on John Heald's FB page? LOL! oops. I am guilty but was talking about not talking abhout him here. John asked our opinion good and bad and gave very high marks to two and one not so good to you know who. BTW several other people gave the same opinion as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 8, 2011 #5307 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hey Stu, hope you and Sheila have a great time. Can't wait to hear all about it ! Thanks. Arent you going to Bermuda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 9, 2011 #5308 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Stumbled upon the Liberty entertainer boarding after drydock. Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - ??? Destiny: Seth Gibson current - 9/10/2011 Destiny: Russell Villarin 9/10/2011 - ??? Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012 Ecstasy: 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: Duane Lewis 9/12/2011 - 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 Legend: Lizl Strauss 7/15/2011 - 10/2/2011 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 - 12/4/2011 Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com Miracle: Billy J. Clay 5/14/2011 - 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: Lorraine Ingle 5/14/2011 - 9/21/2011 www.lorraineingle.com Triumph: Ron Pass 10/6/2011 - 10/24/2011 www.ronpass.com Valor: Rob Crucilla 6/5/2011 - 9/18/2011 Valor: Brad Alexander 9/18/2011 - 12/11/2011 www.bradalexanderonline.com Victory: *** 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodtoglow Posted September 9, 2011 #5309 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Just what I was looking for!! Thanks :) I'm relieved it isn't Pollyanna for my Oct 29 Liberty sailing. Stumbled upon the Liberty entertainer boarding after drydock. Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - ??? Destiny: Seth Gibson current - 9/10/2011 Destiny: Russell Villarin 9/10/2011 - ??? Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012 Ecstasy: 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: Duane Lewis 9/12/2011 - 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 Legend: Lizl Strauss 7/15/2011 - 10/2/2011 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 - 12/4/2011 Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com Miracle: Billy J. Clay 5/14/2011 - 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: Lorraine Ingle 5/14/2011 - 9/21/2011 www.lorraineingle.com Triumph: Ron Pass 10/6/2011 - 10/24/2011 www.ronpass.com Valor: Rob Crucilla 6/5/2011 - 9/18/2011 Valor: Brad Alexander 9/18/2011 - 12/11/2011 www.bradalexanderonline.com Victory: *** 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 9, 2011 #5310 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Got the Victory now too. Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - ??? Destiny: Seth Gibson current - 9/10/2011 Destiny: Russell Villarin 9/10/2011 - ??? Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012 Ecstasy: Drydock 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: Duane Lewis 9/12/2011 - 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 Legend: Lizl Strauss 7/15/2011 - 10/2/2011 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 - 12/4/2011 Magic: Ron Pass 10/28/2011 - 12/4/2011 www.ronpass.com Miracle: Billy J. Clay 5/14/2011 - 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: Lorraine Ingle 5/14/2011 - 9/21/2011 www.lorraineingle.com Triumph: Ron Pass 10/6/2011 - 10/24/2011 www.ronpass.com Valor: Rob Crucilla 6/5/2011 - 9/18/2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted September 9, 2011 #5311 Share Posted September 9, 2011 there must be SOMEBODY on the Ecstacy Sept. 26!! Hmmmm..who will it be???? Guess it is going to be surprise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2sale Posted September 9, 2011 #5312 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Does anyone know how Larry McConaghy is? I have been back to search but, haven't come across anything yet. Maybe I need to go further back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 10, 2011 #5313 Share Posted September 10, 2011 oops. I am guilty but was talking about not talking abhout him here. John asked our opinion good and bad and gave very high marks to two and one not so good to you know who. BTW several other people gave the same opinion as me. And for what it is worth my DW has an even lower opinion of him than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted September 10, 2011 #5314 Share Posted September 10, 2011 And for what it is worth my DW has an even lower opinion of him than I do. Off topic a bit, but just wanted to wish you a great cruise on Miracle when you leave Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted September 10, 2011 #5315 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Off topic a bit, but just wanted to wish you a great cruise on Miracle when you leave Sunday! Thank you. We seem to have an awesome roll call group and looks like it will be one of our best cruises ever. Cant wait to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozz Posted September 10, 2011 #5316 Share Posted September 10, 2011 You people have really brought this thread to life I was just thinking of kicking it up a notch by posting a picture ,if you have one inside the piano bar , with each story ,that would really make it more interesting. We would all get to see how much fun everyone is having. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDfromTN Posted September 10, 2011 #5317 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Any one know anything about Bruce McGhie on the Elation. I did a google search and cant find anything. I also searched here and found no reviews.... TIA, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 10, 2011 #5318 Share Posted September 10, 2011 BigD, I posted this a few weeks back for you. The search feature is apparently not searching back on older posts, but I went back through and found it for you: I've got a soft spot for Bruce. I sailed with him last June and again in September on the Glory. You will be sailing with him on what will be the last week of what became a somewhat long and trying contract. This is what I posted after sailing with him for the first time in June: "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!" There were some other good comments about him much further back in the thread before he took a couple year break from Carnival. By all means go and have a good time. He appreciates people who love piano bars. And make sure you tell him that "girrny b*tch" Laura says hello! Happy Cruising, Laura PS - Here are a couple of comments posted in recent reviews of the Elation as well: Propellor1969 from Little Rock, AR, who just got off the 9/1/11 "extended cruise" said: "Bruce was super great in the piano bar. If you go, tell him his Tabernacle choir says hi! He is full of great trivia and likes to quiz you in between songs. That's where we always started after dinner." A cruiser from August who hated most of the entertainment on board said: "The piano bar is nice, especially since it is not smoking now. The Scottish(?) guy is a fun relaxing host. I wish there was more of this available. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceasehope Posted September 11, 2011 #5319 Share Posted September 11, 2011 RE: Larry M.....................................Terrific!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartlands1 Posted September 11, 2011 #5320 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Does anyone know how Larry McConaghy is? I have been back to search but, haven't come across anything yet. Maybe I need to go further back?? He was on our first cruise on the Liberty in November 2008. We thought he was great and there was a good atmosphere in the Piano Bar until late every evening. Mainly Billy Joel, Elton John but catered to all tastes, Plus one or two (not too many!) joke songs and started off on the first night with a musical quiz. There were some clips on YouTube. The next year, again on Liberty we were dissapointed to find he'd been replaced by Duane, who despite being gifted some very talented singers didn't manage to keep the show going. The bar eventually got taken over by a few people who only wanted to hear country music all the time - nothing against country music but it just doesn't seem right in a Piano Bar late at night. This year we're sailing on the Victory in November. Does anyone know anything about Jerry Seelik the new Piano man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2sale Posted September 12, 2011 #5321 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thank you Heart! Did see some of his youtube! Can't wait to party in his bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 12, 2011 #5322 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Conquest: Larry McConaghy 9/12/2011 - ??? Destiny: Seth Gibson current - 9/10/2011 Destiny: Russell Villarin 9/10/2011 - ??? Dream: Dave Filsinger 9/3/2011 - 3/3/2012 Ecstasy: Drydock 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: Duane Lewis 9/12/2011 - 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 Legend: Lizl Strauss 7/15/2011 - 10/2/2011 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 - 12/4/2011 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: Lorraine Ingle 5/14/2011 - 9/21/2011 www.lorraineingle.com Triumph: Ron Pass 10/6/2011 - 10/24/2011 www.ronpass.com Valor: Rob Crucilla 6/5/2011 - 9/18/2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDfromTN Posted September 12, 2011 #5323 Share Posted September 12, 2011 BigD, I posted this a few weeks back for you. The search feature is apparently not searching back on older posts, but I went back through and found it for you: I've got a soft spot for Bruce. I sailed with him last June and again in September on the Glory. You will be sailing with him on what will be the last week of what became a somewhat long and trying contract. This is what I posted after sailing with him for the first time in June: "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!" There were some other good comments about him much further back in the thread before he took a couple year break from Carnival. By all means go and have a good time. He appreciates people who love piano bars. And make sure you tell him that "girrny b*tch" Laura says hello! Happy Cruising, Laura PS - Here are a couple of comments posted in recent reviews of the Elation as well: Propellor1969 from Little Rock, AR, who just got off the 9/1/11 "extended cruise" said: "Bruce was super great in the piano bar. If you go, tell him his Tabernacle choir says hi! He is full of great trivia and likes to quiz you in between songs. That's where we always started after dinner." A cruiser from August who hated most of the entertainment on board said: "The piano bar is nice, especially since it is not smoking now. The Scottish(?) guy is a fun relaxing host. I wish there was more of this available. " Laura, Thank you, Thank you Very much!!!:cool: Sorry I missed the early post and did not find it. We will be sure to hit the Piano bar and will surely have a great time!!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzergrl Posted September 12, 2011 #5324 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Love2, I wrote an article about Larry awhile back if you want to try and find it . Def.worth a listen. Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzergrl Posted September 12, 2011 #5325 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Anything on Tom Grable on the Elation?? Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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