ksimpso3 Posted July 21, 2013 #901 Share Posted July 21, 2013 We just got off the Glory. I am shocked to say that James was one of the highlights of our cruise, certainly the entertainment highlight. Great voice ? No but a great pianist and incredibly funny with a wonderful mean/hilarious sense of humour. Ya gotta hear his circumcision song ,A little off the Top. Or maybe the Beer Song or the Warm Kitty song from the Big Bang Theory. All killers. Ask him to play Piano Man if you dare. So so funny. His act got more and more adult oriented and funnier and more risqué as the night went on. Don't want to get him in trouble but he really gives his liver a workout. I agree that James was the best entertainment we found on the ship....only problem was it was the last night when we found him!! He was hysterical and has the exact sense of humor we love! My friend and I had the best time there and were sorry it had to end (at 1 am!!). Our other friends had gone to room to pack and hit the bed early...their loss!;) I am not sure if I will sail Carnival again, but James certainly has made me think twice about it! Awesome guy! ("The bathroom's to the right").:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro1998 Posted July 21, 2013 #902 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) I just cruised on The Victory and had a blast in the piano bar with Joe. It seemed like he had quite the fanbase which only grew as the week went on. It was pretty much standing room only from night 2 on. I noticed there were guests in the bar from previous sailings who seemed to know him quite well. He sang many well known songs, but has also written some really funny sing along songs of his own as well. Fun times :) C- Edited July 21, 2013 by caro1998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachpete Posted August 11, 2013 #903 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Any reports from the Breeze - since Ben took over from Ron?? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app WE LOVED BEN!!!!!! HE is awesome, and I highly recommend sitting in his show. "we need the baaaaartender" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canonpayne Posted August 11, 2013 #904 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Who is currently in the piano bar on the Triumph? We are sailing on 8-31-13. We have usually had good luck on Carnival in the piano bars. Last year we had Frank Glenn, one of the very best I have ever heard. He was hilarious, talented, and had a great repertoire. He even took time to find our favorite song after the first night, and played it for us every night afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaglo Posted August 11, 2013 #905 Share Posted August 11, 2013 March 2013 valor had an awesome piano player! Don't remember his name but he was young in his 20s he was cute too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRZCRAZY Posted August 12, 2013 #906 Share Posted August 12, 2013 March 2013 valor had an awesome piano player! Don't remember his name but he was young in his 20s he was cute too! That was probably Seth Gibson. He's going over to the Sunshine soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaand2roos Posted August 13, 2013 #907 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I agree that James was the best entertainment we found on the ship....only problem was it was the last night when we found him!! He was hysterical and has the exact sense of humor we love! My friend and I had the best time there and were sorry it had to end (at 1 am!!). Our other friends had gone to room to pack and hit the bed early...their loss!;) I am not sure if I will sail Carnival again, but James certainly has made me think twice about it! Awesome guy! ("The bathroom's to the right").:D Just got off the Glory and I have to say that James was a highlight! I didn't stay late because I had my 10yo daughter with me and we got out by 10:30. He even let her and another young girl help with the piano when he played "When I'm 64!" They had a great time! It was funny how he would obviously change some lyrics to keep it PG. the adults knew what he meant but it went right over the kids' heads. We really wanted to go back our last night, but rough seas sent us to bed early. Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted August 23, 2013 #908 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Anyone know anything about Milburn Dumas on the Ecstasy and will he still be there in December? Would love to have James Quigley again but he is enjoying his time off too much. James is by far the best piano man I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan333 Posted September 3, 2013 #909 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just went on the victory 4day trip, Joe Hollywood is awesome made my first cruise experience unforgettable just amazing!! Saw him the first night went every night from when he started till close!! You won't regret it Joe Hollywood is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas0764 Posted September 4, 2013 #910 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Anything on Jim Morris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay94 Posted September 4, 2013 #911 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just went on the victory 4day trip, Joe Hollywood is awesome made my first cruise experience unforgettable just amazing!! Saw him the first night went every night from when he started till close!! You won't regret it Joe Hollywood is awesome! I agree just got back from the Victory Cruise 8/29 - 9/2 and Joe Hollywood was really good. Also my first cruise experience and I could not get out of the piano bar. haha There was times we will go to the club or Karaoke and then I will sneak out and head back to the piano bar. Good Times.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted September 10, 2013 #912 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Just off Fantasy last week. The piano entertainer went by the name of Imani, so unless that's a stage name, it was NOT Keith Turner. He was obviously a very talented musician but I much prefer the piano during afternoon tea to the whole piano bar thing. I don't care much for sing-alongs and usually dislike the "popular" songs that people demand over and over and over and over. Anyway, not sure whether he was just filling in briefly or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikester Posted September 10, 2013 #913 Share Posted September 10, 2013 WE LOVED BEN!!!!!! HE is awesome, and I highly recommend sitting in his show. "we need the baaaaartender" My sister and I love Ben too! We had him his 3rd week ever as a piano bar player when he was on the Liberty, and he has really gotten better as he has gained experience. He actually remembered us from that cruise too. Funny. He had a packed bar every night, he plays just about anything you request. He has some really fun toats and props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary49 Posted September 10, 2013 #914 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Marty was very fun, got the crowd going. If you were not there early you would have to stand. Most came and stayed for most his night shift, so seating is at a premium.He sure does like to do a few shots, a lot of songs are changed with adult content. Have a great time! I agree, just got off the Freedom and stopped in to see Marty and he was great. A lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughsonb Posted September 11, 2013 #915 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I just booked on the splendor out of nyc on Jan 28th ...From what I have read the female at the piano bar now is not so great, I hope that there is a change b4 then .... and roger from the pride still the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaand2roos Posted September 11, 2013 #916 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I just booked on the splendor out of nyc on Jan 28th ...From what I have read the female at the piano bar now is not so great, I hope that there is a change b4 then .... and roger from the pride still the best... My fingers are crossed he will be back from his vacation by the time I board! If he is anywhere close to as much fun as James, I'll be a happy girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted September 12, 2013 #917 Share Posted September 12, 2013 My fingers are crossed he will be back from his vacation by the time I board! If he is anywhere close to as much fun as James, I'll be a happy girl! I think you got James last cruise. It says on his web site that he was on the Glory till August 11th. Hope to see him again although it was hard on the liver.:o Glad that piano bar is now non-smoking so that I can enjoy it. (Not an anti-smoking rant. I just couldn't enter it before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaand2roos Posted September 12, 2013 #918 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I think you got James last cruise. It says on his web site that he was on the Glory till August 11th.Hope to see him again although it was hard on the liver.:o Glad that piano bar is now non-smoking so that I can enjoy it. (Not an anti-smoking rant. I just couldn't enter it before) I was and he was quite stoked to be going home! Is he done, or just on vacation? Edited September 12, 2013 by kangaand2roos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted September 12, 2013 #919 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I was and he was quite stoked to be going home! Is he done, or just on vacation?No idea. Hard to believe I would care about who the piano bar entertainer was .He lives in Toronto and I am going to see if he is performing next time I'm there. I've spoken to various performers on ships. It's a hard gig. It has great benefits but also big downsides. Some can't wait to end their contract and then they go and sign up again. I'm betting James is in this category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaand2roos Posted September 12, 2013 #920 Share Posted September 12, 2013 If I ever get my tushie back to Toronto (I have a bunch of family there and Montreal and don't get to either as often as I'd like!,)I'll look him up too! He was really a highlight of my trip. And he was nice to my 10 YO daughter too, so that gets him bonus points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckracer13 Posted September 14, 2013 #921 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Does anyone know who is replacing Angela Johnson in the Piano Bar on the Paradise this Monday? She is scheduled to leave and I can't find anything about her replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeDe63 Posted September 18, 2013 #922 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Piano bar Bob has now left the Magic - any idea who has taken his place??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaParrotHead Posted September 19, 2013 #923 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Any reports from the Breeze - since Ben took over from Ron?? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Just off a B2B on The Breeze and Ben Gentry was great!! We closed the placed down with others every night (one night not until 2:40AM!!!). He does a great job of getting people involved and part of the acts. If you just wanna sit and listen --- well, you'll still get calls out - especially if you need a Baaarrrrrrr Tender. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalaDragonflyLady Posted September 19, 2013 #924 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Just off a B2B on The Breeze and Ben Gentry was great!! We closed the placed down with others every night (one night not until 2:40AM!!!). He does a great job of getting people involved and part of the acts. If you just wanna sit and listen --- well, you'll still get calls out - especially if you need a Baaarrrrrrr Tender. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Thank you for sharing your mini-review of Ben - I will be sailing the Breeze in 9 days, looking forward to enjoying the piano bar scene :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted October 13, 2013 #925 Share Posted October 13, 2013 We will be on the Miracle in February 2014. When might we know who will be in the Piano Bar then?? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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