oncruisecontrol Posted August 20, 2015 #1301 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Short answer: He is not someone I would book a cruise to see. Long answer, and why: Jeremy takes a lot of artistic liberties with his songs. What I mean by that is he likes to sing in a different key than the one being played, and change that key randomly throughout the song. He also has a habit of playing around with the rhythm and adding falsetto vocalizations (think yodeling) in a non-ironic, non-sarcastic way. This makes it hard, even drunk, to sing along with him. Good repertoire of contemporary pop songs, much more so than any PBE who spends the majority of the year hopping from ship to ship. No "adult" songs, and the piano bar typically closed by 12. This was on the Breeze in June, after Seth's departure from Carnival. I think the attitude of the PBE makes or breaks the experience for me. I rather hear one willing to play Don't Stop Belivin' five times in one night (subbing lyrics, joking around, etc) than one who cuts off the song just before the chorus, and demands a $20 to stop it. Borders fortunately doesn't do either, which is why he might be ok in between shows. Thank you for taking the time to give me such a detailed answer to my question. We really love the piano bar (especially if the PBE can sing some good 80's rock like Bon Jovi, Journey, Billy Joel, Elton John, Mellencamp, Genesis etc.). Good piano bar entertainers can be hard to come by on Carnival these days as we only sail out of Ft. Lauderdale (seems like the best Carnival piano singers are on ships that sail from other ports). Thanks again for your opinion on Jeremy Borders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAO Posted September 3, 2015 #1302 Share Posted September 3, 2015 its interesting that so many are wondering who is the PBE and Carnival doesn't seem worried about it. I think that they would want the best to encourage more to cruise for good entertainment. Need more like Ron Pass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 3, 2015 #1303 Share Posted September 3, 2015 its interesting that so many are wondering who is the PBE and Carnival doesn't seem worried about it. I think that they would want the best to encourage more to cruise for good entertainment. Need more like Ron Pass! I have to disagree (except about that Ron Pass thing, love him). Carnival has made a pretty big effort to bring in good talent (as well as expanding their live music offerings once again). They've been actively recruiting from the dueling piano bar world to get high energy interactive entertainers. As an admin on the Piano Bar-barians page on the social media site that shall not be named, as well as a lurker over here, I read a lot of reviews/opinions on the piano bars/entertainers. I would have to say that the majority of the entertainers get overwhelmingly positive feedback. There are a handful maybe that get a bit mixed reviews. Look for names like Ben Gentry, "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter, Jeremy Ray Borders, Matty Sanchez, Russell Villarin, Todd "TC" Fugate, Elizabeth Setzer, Christine Hetfield, Carson Rhodes, Jorge Ramirez, Roger Concepcion, Roddy Spassov, Patrick Duffy, Mark Johnson, Brad Alexander, just to name a few off the top of my head that I have heard great things about. There are more than a couple of new names on the rolls that we don't have any info yet, but I have high hopes for them. A good friend just sailed with newbie Andre Mieux on the Ecstasy and reported back that he was terrific. They've made a bunch of changes in the hiring, like doing away with those 6th month contract requirements, that helps bring in a bigger mix of good people. Although, I think, they may have to take it further since I heard recently that Holland America is going to start with dueling pianos on their new ships, that will pull from the same pool Carnival is recruiting from. And HA is offering the entertainers guest status, which is a big perk. Happy Cruising, Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWACruiser Posted September 4, 2015 #1304 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I just got off the dream a couple weeks ago. Barry Meijer was the piano guy for the trip. I will say he is a very skilled player. The piano bar-barians got to see a couple great nights. The first was when Marcus Anthony joined in to sing several different styles of music (Motown to Country) with Barry playing along. The second night Barry was joined by someone on the ship (crew) who could pound the ivory and sing. The two of them finished off with Great Balls of Fire, with both players switching between the bass side to the treble side of the piano. I was lucky to be sitting even with the keys to enjoy what was 2 skilled pianists having a blast pounding the ivory. I will admit Barry's voice was not too good. He did say he was fighting strained vocal cords and was looking for a break after the cruise to get them checked out. He was very entertaining and kept the piano bar-barians going all night. I was on the Ecstasy last year and had the pleasure to be entertained by Elizabeth Setzer. She was a skilled player and had one of the best voices I have ever heard. She was also a great entertainer and kept the bar-barians going all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAO Posted September 4, 2015 #1305 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Laura your probably right, I hope your right. unfortunately the last 2 cruises have had not so good PBE and I was disappointed as I really do enjoy that environment. travelling on the Breeze 2016 and hope to have a blast. of course having good piano bar company is helpful, miss my friend Brad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin 4 Ever Posted September 4, 2015 #1306 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Is there a schedule somewhere of who is on what cruises? I was on the Victory last fall and Jordan was the pianist and he was FANTASTIC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 9, 2015 #1307 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Is there a schedule somewhere of who is on what cruises? I was on the Victory last fall and Jordan was the pianist and he was FANTASTIC!! Usually if you scroll down you will find it. However I don't always get over here to update it in a timely fashion. The most up to date list can be found over on the social media site that shall not be names in the pinned post on the Carnival Piano Bar-barians page. But here it is in the mean time: (please note that if it is not listed, it is not known yet. *** 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. Current (ish) list as of 8/31/2015 Breeze: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 8/23/2015 - 9/20/2015 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Breeze: ??? 9/20/2015 - 11/15/2015 Breeze: Jonathan Thompson 11/15/2015 -1/10/2016 Breeze: Russell Augustin Villarin 8/21/2016 - 10/16/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Conquest: Milburn Dumas 7/4/2015 - 9/5/2015 Conquest: Jeremy Ray Borders 9/5/2015 - 10/31/2015 Conquest: William Brawner 10/31/2015 - 12/6/2015 Conquest: Kenneth Giordano 12/6/2015 - 2/6/2016 Dream: Michael O'Quinn 8/23/2015 - 9/20/2015 Dream: Ron Pass 9/20/2015 - 9/27/2015 https://www.facebook.com/events/701006383294854/ Dream: William Brawner 9/27/2015 - 10/25/2015 Dream: Matias Sanchez 10/25/2015 - 2/7/2016 Dream: Todd "TC" Fugate 2/7/2016 - 4/3/2016 Dream: Russell Augustin Villarin 4/3/2016 - 8/7/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Ecstasy: Andre Mieux 8/14/2015 - 9/4/2015 Ecstasy: Roger Concepcion 10/19/2015 - 12/14/2015 Ecstasy: Leon Novembre Jr. 12/14/2015 - 1/22/2016 Elation: Patrick Duffy 8/13/2015 - 10/8/2015 Elation: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015 Elation: Milburn Dumas 12/3/2015 - 2/1/2016 Elation: Russell Augustin Villarin 2/1/2016 - 4/2/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Fantasy: Robert Crucilla 8/15/2015 - 10/11/2015 Fantasy: Kenneth Giordano 10/11/2015 - 12/5/2015 Fantasy: Reynold Senn 12/5/2015 - 2/1/2016 Fascination: Tom Grable 7/18/2015 - 11/12/2015 Fascination: Chris Porcelli 11/12/2015 - 1/7/2016 Freedom: Anthony Ward 7/18/2015 - 11/16/2015 Freedom: Russell Augustin Villarin 12/17/2016 - 2/11/2017 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Glory: Martyn Lucas 8/1/2015 - 9/5/2015 Glory: Jimi Finn 9/5/2015 - 10/3/2015 www.jimifinn.com Glory: Elizabeth Setzer 10/3/2015 - 11/28/2015 Imagination: Todd "TC" Fugate 6/18/2015 - 9/3/2015 Imagination: Scott Lyles 9/3/2015 - 11/19/2015 Imagination: Mark Haven 11/19/2015 - 1/10/2016 http://www.markhaven.com Inspiration: Elizabeth Setzer 7/13/2015 - 9/28/2015 Inspiration: Hailey Weibe 9/28/2015 - 12/14/2015 Inspiration: Carson Rhodes 12/14/15 - 1/18/2016 www.carsonrhodes.com. Legend: Mark Johnson 8/25/2015 - 9/15/2015 Legend: Adam Sayer 9/15/2015 - 12/1/2015 Legend: Christine Hetfield 12/1/2015 - 12/20/2015 Legend: Todd "TC" Fugate 4/10/2016 - 6/7/2016 Liberty: Jordan Heppner 6/14/2015 - 8/30/2015 Liberty: Peter Thompson 8/30/2015 - 11/15/2015 Liberty: Jorge Ramirez 11/15/2015 - 1/10/2016 Liberty: Russell Augustin Villarin 10/17/2016 - 12/12/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Magic: Greg Alcock 8/16/2015 - 11/1/2015 Magic: Michael O'Quinn 11/1/2015 - 12/13/2015 Miracle: Roger Concepcion 8/29/2015 - 10/17/2015 Miracle: Ben Gentry 10/17/2015 - 12/13/2015 Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 8/13/2015 - 9/28/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Paradise: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 9/28/2015 - 1/14/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Pride: Stephen Dooks 8/16/2015 - 10/11/2015 Pride: Todd "TC" Fugate 10/11/2015 - 12/6/2015 Sensation: Russell Augustin Villarin 6/18/2015 - 10/8/2015 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Sensation: Gustavo Garcia 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Sensation: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 2/4/2016 - 4/7/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Spirit: Ben Gentry 8/30/2015 - 10/14/2015 Splendor: Martin Aucoin 8/20/2015 - 9/6/2015 Splendor: Christine Hetfield 9/6/2015 - 11/22/2015 Splendor: David Currier 11/22/2015 - 1/17/2016 Sunshine: Craig Quiter 8/21/2015 - 10/10/2015 Sunshine: Russell Augstin Villarin 10/10/2015 - 1/24/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Triumph: Scott Casey 7/9/2015 - 9/26/2015 Triumph: Barry Meijer 9/26/2015 - 12/10/2015 Valor: Reynold Senn 7/25/2015 - 9/19/2015 Valor: Mark Johnson 9/19/2015 - 11/14/2015 Valor: Robert Crucilla 11/14/2015 - 1/9/2016 Victory: David Lovett 8/22/2015 - 11/5/2015 Victory: Tom Wolf 11/5/2015 - 7/9/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerenthar Posted September 11, 2015 #1308 Share Posted September 11, 2015 peter (conquest christmas 2k14) was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whenisdinner Posted September 12, 2015 #1309 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Had a good time with Gustavo on the conquest March '15. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Edited September 12, 2015 by Whenisdinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB Chicago Posted September 13, 2015 #1310 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Just got off the Victory on Thursday. Newcomer David Lovett was one of the best I have ever seen. He is talented, funny, engaging and brought the crowds in every night. Such a nice change from some of my recent cruises. He's from Austin and has a following there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrice1 Posted September 13, 2015 #1311 Share Posted September 13, 2015 so, by the latest listing, there is no piano man on the Ecstasy cruise from 9/28 to 10/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 21, 2015 #1312 Share Posted September 21, 2015 so, by the latest listing, there is no piano man on the Ecstasy cruise from 9/28 to 10/2. Hi, I updated the list over on the Bar-Barians page, but then left for a cruise. I will copy it over here when I get back. In the meantime, Steven Burks is on the Ecstasy from 9/18 to 10/24. Happy Cruising, Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted September 28, 2015 #1313 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Okay, I'm home from the Rontourage Cruise and back to the grind. This is the most recent updated Piano Bar Entertainer schedule. Please remember, that it is always subject to change and if it is not on this list, it is not yet known. Thank you. *** 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. Current (ish) list as of 9/17/2015 Breeze: Peter Thompson 9/20/2015 - 10/18/2015 Breeze: Gregg Akkerman 10/18/2015 -12/19/2016 Breeze: Ben Gentry 1/10/2016 - 3/6/2016 Breeze: Russell Augustin Villarin 8/21/2016 - 10/16/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Conquest: Kenneth Giordano 9/5/2015 - 10/4/2015 Conquest: Jonathan Thompson 10/4/2015 - 10/31/2015 Conquest: William Brawner 10/31/2015 - 12/6/2015 Conquest: Kenneth Giordano 12/6/2015 - 2/6/2016 Dream: Ron Pass 9/20/2015 - 9/27/2015 https://www.facebook.com/events/701006383294854/ Dream: William Brawner 9/27/2015 - 10/25/2015 Dream: Matias Sanchez 10/25/2015 - 2/7/2016 Dream: Todd "TC" Fugate 2/7/2016 - 4/3/2016 Dream: Russell Augustin Villarin 4/3/2016 - 8/7/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Ecstasy: Steven Burks 9/11/2015 - 10/19/2015 Ecstasy: ??? 10/19/2015 - 12/14/2015 Ecstasy: Leon Novembre Jr. 12/14/2015 - 1/22/2016 Elation: Patrick Duffy 8/13/2015 - 10/8/2015 Elation: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015 Elation: Milburn Dumas 12/3/2015 - 2/1/2016 Elation: Russell Augustin Villarin 2/1/2016 - 4/2/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Fantasy: Robert Crucilla 8/15/2015 - 10/11/2015 Fantasy: Kenneth Giordano 10/11/2015 - 12/5/2015 Fantasy: Reynold Senn 12/5/2015 - 2/6/2016 Fascination: Tom Grable 7/18/2015 - 11/12/2015 Fascination: Chris Porcelli 11/12/2015 - 1/7/2016 Freedom: Anthony Ward 7/11/2015 - 11/16/2015 Freedom: Roger Concepcion 11/16/2015 - 1/9/2016 Freedom: Russell Augustin Villarin 12/17/2016 - 2/11/2017 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Glory: Jimi Finn 9/5/2015 - 10/3/2015 www.jimifinn.com Glory: Elizabeth Setzer 10/3/2015 - 11/28/2015 Glory: Scott Casey 11/28/2015 - 1/23/2016 Glory: Tom Grable 9/3/2016 - 12/12/2016 Imagination: Scott Lyles 9/3/2015 - 11/19/2015 Imagination: Mark Haven 11/19/2015 - 1/10/2016 http://www.markhaven.com Inspiration: Elizabeth Setzer 7/13/2015 - 9/28/2015 Inspiration: Hailey Weibe 9/28/2015 - 12/14/2015 Inspiration: Carson Rhodes 12/14/15 - 1/18/2016 www.carsonrhodes.com. Legend: Daniel David 9/15/2015 - 12/1/2015 Legend: Christine Hetfield 12/1/2015 - 12/20/2015 Legend: Scott Lyles 1/18/2016 - 2/17/2016 Legend: Todd "TC" Fugate 4/10/2016 - 6/7/2016 Liberty: Natalie Carboni 8/30/2015 - 11/15/2015 Liberty: Jorge Ramirez 11/15/2015 - 1/10/2016 Liberty: Russell Augustin Villarin 10/17/2016 - 12/12/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Magic: Greg Alcock 8/16/2015 - 11/1/2015 Magic: Michael O'Quinn 11/1/2015 - 12/13/2015 Magic: Greg Alcock 12/13/2015 - 2/21/2016 Magic: Tom Grable 5/1/2016 - 8/21/2016 Miracle: Roger Concepcion 8/29/2015 - 10/17/2015 Miracle: Ben Gentry 10/17/2015 - 12/13/2015 Miracle: Mark Johnson 12/13/2015 - 2/13/2016 Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 8/13/2015 - 9/28/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Paradise: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 9/28/2015 - 1/14/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 01/14/16 - 03/10/16 Pride: Stephen Dooks 8/16/2015 - 10/11/2015 Pride: Todd "TC" Fugate 10/11/2015 - 12/6/2015 Sensation: Russell Augustin Villarin 6/18/2015 - 10/8/2015 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Sensation: Gustavo Garcia 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Sensation: Martin Aucoin 12/3/2015 - 2/4/2016 Sensation: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 2/4/2016 - 4/7/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Spirit: Ben Gentry 8/30/2015 - 10/14/2015 Splendor: Christine Hetfield 9/6/2015 - 11/22/2015 Splendor: David Currier 11/22/2015 - 1/17/2016 Sunshine: Craig Quiter 8/21/2015 - 10/10/2015 Sunshine: Russell Augstin Villarin 10/10/2015 - 1/24/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Triumph: Scott Casey 7/9/2015 - 9/26/2015 Triumph: Barry Meijer 9/26/2015 - 12/10/2015 Valor: Reynold Senn 7/25/2015 - 9/19/2015 Valor: Mark Johnson 9/19/2015 - 11/14/2015 Valor: Robert Crucilla 11/14/2015 - 1/9/2016 Valor: Tom Grable 1/9/2016 - 4/23/2016 Victory: David Lovett 8/22/2015 - 11/5/2015 Victory: Peter Thompson 11/5/2015 - 7/9/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted December 8, 2015 #1314 Share Posted December 8, 2015 *** 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. Current (ish) list as of 12/2/2015 Breeze: Gregg Akkerman 10/18/2015 -12/19/2016 Breeze: Brandon McLean 12/19/2015 - 1/10/2016 Breeze: Ben Gentry 1/10/2016 - 3/6/2016 Breeze: 1/24/2016 - 1/30/2016 Bar-Barians Cruise with Ben Gentry, Bob Berhalter, TC and Marty Gast Breeze: Scott Lyles 3/10/2015 - 5/1/2016 Breeze: Christine Hetfield 5/1/2016 - 6/26/2016 Breeze: Russell Augustin Villarin 8/21/2016 - 10/16/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Conquest: William Brawner 10/31/2015 - 12/6/2015 Conquest: Kenneth Giordano 12/6/2015 - 2/6/2016 Conquest: William Brawner 2/6/2016 - 5/28/2016 Conquest: Milburn Dumas 5/28/2016 - 7/23/2016 Conquest: Jimi Finn 7/23/2016 - 9/17/2016 Dream: Matias Sanchez 10/25/2015 - 2/7/2016 Dream: Todd "TC" Fugate 2/7/2016 - 4/3/2016 Dream: Russell Augustin Villarin 4/3/2016 - 8/7/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 8/7/2016 - 10/2/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Ecstasy: Brandon McLean 10/19/2015 - 12/14/2015 Ecstasy: Larry Carlton 12/14/2015 - 1/22/2016 Ecstasy: Steven Burks 1/22/2016 - 2/6/2016 Elation: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015 Elation: Milburn Dumas 12/3/2015 - 2/1/2016 Elation: Russell Augustin Villarin 2/1/2016 - 4/2/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Elation: Jorge Ramirez 4/2/2016 - 5/30/2016 Fantasy: Kenneth Giordano 10/11/2015 - 12/5/2015 Fantasy: Reynold Senn 12/5/2015 - 2/6/2016 Fantasy: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 2/20/2016 - 4/11/2016 Fantasy: Greg Alcock 4/11/2016 - 6/6/2016 Fantasy: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 6/6/2016 - 8/5/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Fascination: Robert Duncan Jr. 12/2/2015 - 12/19/2015 Fascination: Anthony Ward 12/19/2015 - 5/1/2016 Fascination: Michael O'Quinn 5/1/2016 - 6/26/2016 Freedom: Roger Concepcion 11/16/2015 - 1/9/2016 Freedom: Craig Quiter 1/9/2016 - 3/10/2016 Freedom: Ben Gentry 3/10/2016 - 5/7/2016 Freedom: Russell Augustin Villarin 12/17/2016 - 2/11/2017 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Glory: Scott Casey 11/28/2015 - 1/23/2016 Glory: Natalie Carboni 1/23/2016 - 3/19/2016 https://www.facebook.com/NatalieCarboniMusic/ Glory: Martin Aucoin 3/19/2016 - 5/14/2016 Glory: Hailey Weibe 5/14/2016 - 7/9/2016 Glory: Tom Grable 9/3/2016 - 12/12/2016 Imagination: Mark Haven 11/19/2015 - 1/10/2016 http://www.markhaven.com Imagination: Michael O'Quinn 1/10/2016 - 3/6/2016 Imagination: Scott Casey 3/6/2016 - 5/1/2016 Inspiration: Hailey Weibe 9/28/2015 - 12/14/2015 Inspiration: Carson Rhodes 12/14/15 - 1/18/2016 www.carsonrhodes.com Inspiration: Barry Meijer 2/5/2016 - 5/27/2016 Inspiration: Reynold Senn 5/27/2016 - 7/22/2016 Legend: Christine Hetfield 12/1/2015 - 12/20/2015 Legend: Barry Meijer 12/20/15 - 1/18/2016 Legend: Scott Lyles 1/18/2016 - 2/17/2016 Legend: Jimi Finn 2/17/2016 - 4/10/2016 www.jimifinn.com Legend: Todd "TC" Fugate 4/10/2016 - 6/7/2016 Liberty: Jorge Ramirez 11/15/2015 - 1/10/2016 Liberty: Hailey Wiebe 1/10/2016 - 3/6/2016 Liberty: Reynold Senn 3/6/2016 - 5/2/2016 Liberty: Matias Sanchez 5/2/2016 - 6/27/2016 Liberty: Russell Augustin Villarin 10/17/2016 - 12/12/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Magic: Michael O'Quinn 11/1/2015 - 12/13/2015 Magic: Andrew Sauer 12/13/2015 - 2/21/2016 Magic: Milburn Dumas 3/6/2016 - 4/30/2016 Magic: Tom Grable 4/30/2016 - 8/20/2016 Magic: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 12/10/2016 - 2/4/2017 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Miracle: Ben Gentry 10/17/2015 - 12/13/2015 Miracle: Mark Johnson 12/13/2015 - 2/13/2016 Miracle: Elizabeth Setzer 2/13/2016 - 4/9/2016 Miracle: Patrick Duffy 4/9/2016- 6/4/2016 Paradise: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 9/28/2015 - 1/14/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 1/14/2016 - 3/10/2016 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 4/16/2016 - 6/16/2016 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Pride: Todd "TC" Fugate 10/22/2015 - 12/6/2015 Pride: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 12/6/2015 - 12/20/2015 Pride: Todd "TC" Fugate 12/20/2015 - 1/13/2016 Pride: Patrick Duffy 1/13/2016 - 2/7/2016 Pride: Rob Crucilla 2/7/2016 - 4/10/2016 Pride: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 4/10/2016 - 6/1/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Pride: Scott Lyles 6/1/2016 - 6/20/2016 Sensation: Gustavo Garcia 10/8/2015 - 12/3/2015 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Sensation: Martin Aucoin 12/3/2015 - 2/4/2016 Sensation: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 2/4/2016 - 4/7/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Sensation: Natalie Carboni 4/7/2016 - 6/2/2016 Spirit: Craig Quiter 10/14/2015 - 12/9/2015 Spirit: Billy Reid Zimmerman 12/9/2015 - 12/19/2015 Spirit: Thomas Listebarger 12/19/2015 - 2/3/2016 Spirit: Lacey Troutman 2/3/2016 - 3/27/2016 Spirit: Daniel David 3/27/2016 - 5/23/2016 Splendor: Steven Burks 11/22/2015 - 1/17/2016 Splendor: Jorge Ramirez 1/17/2016 - 3/6/2016 Splendor: Gregg Akkerman 3/6/2016 - 5/7/2016 Splendor: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 5/7/2016 - 7/2/2016 Sunshine: Russell Augstin Villarin 10/10/2015 - 1/24/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Sunshine: Christine Hetfield 1/24/2016 - 3/26/2016 Sunshine: Jimi Finn 5/21/2016 - 7/12/2016 www.jimifinn.com Triumph: Barry Meijer 9/26/2015 - 12/10/2015 Triumph: Greg Alcock 12/10/2015 - 2/6/2016 Triumph: Martyn Lucas 2/6/2016 - 3/21/2016 Triumph: Carson Rhodes 4/4/2016 - 6/6/2016 www.carsonrhodes.com. Triumph: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 10/6/2016 - 12/1/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Valor: Robert Crucilla 11/14/2015 - 1/9/2016 Valor: Tom Grable 1/9/2016 - 4/23/2016 Victory: Stephen Dooks 11/5/2015 - 12/7/2015 Victory: Peter Thompson 12/7/2015 - 2/11/2016 Victory: Lacey Troutman 2/11/2016 - 3/6/2016 Victory: Steven Burks 3/6/2016 - 5/1/2016 Victory: Robert Crucilla 5/1/2016 - 11/6/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted December 18, 2015 #1315 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Apparently Timothy Lyles goes by Scott Lyles. Found quite a bit on him. Looks like he may be a decent entertainer. How was he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaGram Posted January 14, 2016 #1316 Share Posted January 14, 2016 We were on the Sunshine last week and he was in the piano bar. We have been known to book a B2B solely because of the PBE, so this is where we usually hang out. But we could not handle it this time. He goes by Russell Blues and is a great pianist. Singing voice is just OK IMO. The reason we could not hang there too long is the way he does his set and he is rude to the patrons. He plays only slow songs from 9 to 10, then allegedly party music from 10 to 11 and nasty songs after 11. We never were there that late to see. No one who comes in knows HIS agenda so he is constantly telling the crowd that, and anyone who wanders in after 10 and requests a slower song gets reprimanded and told to come back at 9 tomorrow night. I prefer a mix of songs and usually it is what the crowd at the time wants to hear. I could not stand a performer who is going to do it HIS way no matter what. Some times it was full but then people would leave, like us, I suspect for that reason. He was also very vocal about the fact that songs given with money were requests and songs given without money were suggestions. I don't mind tipping and enjoy tipping for good entertainment but I loathe being asked for money between most songs and putting people down because they did not tip. Most people do not carry cash around on the ship because it is not necessary. So, if I had a choice between 2 cruises and he was the PBE in one, I would take my chances with a different PBE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted January 14, 2016 #1317 Share Posted January 14, 2016 We were on the Sunshine last week and he was in the piano bar. We have been known to book a B2B solely because of the PBE, so this is where we usually hang out. But we could not handle it this time. He goes by Russell Blues and is a great pianist. Singing voice is just OK IMO. The reason we could not hang there too long is the way he does his set and he is rude to the patrons. He plays only slow songs from 9 to 10, then allegedly party music from 10 to 11 and nasty songs after 11. We never were there that late to see. No one who comes in knows HIS agenda so he is constantly telling the crowd that, and anyone who wanders in after 10 and requests a slower song gets reprimanded and told to come back at 9 tomorrow night. I prefer a mix of songs and usually it is what the crowd at the time wants to hear. I could not stand a performer who is going to do it HIS way no matter what. Some times it was full but then people would leave, like us, I suspect for that reason. He was also very vocal about the fact that songs given with money were requests and songs given without money were suggestions. I don't mind tipping and enjoy tipping for good entertainment but I loathe being asked for money between most songs and putting people down because they did not tip. Most people do not carry cash around on the ship because it is not necessary. So, if I had a choice between 2 cruises and he was the PBE in one, I would take my chances with a different PBE. Which piano player are you talking about? Scott Lyles from the question above you? Good info so just trying to figure out who you mean, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted January 14, 2016 #1318 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Which piano player are you talking about? Scott Lyles from the question above you? Good info so just trying to figure out who you mean, thanks! Oh sorry, I see now from looking at the Sunshine schedule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaGram Posted January 15, 2016 #1319 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Which piano player are you talking about? Scott Lyles from the question above you? Good info so just trying to figure out who you mean, thanks! Not Scott Lyles, I do not know him but hope to meet him one day! I put the name in the subject and that he goes by Russell Blues on the Sunshine right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedle Posted January 18, 2016 #1320 Share Posted January 18, 2016 There is a gap in the Sunshine's schedule from 3/26 to 5/21/2016. I am sailing 4/29/2016. Anyone have an idea who is in this gap? I would think it would be known in order to schedule someone starting on 5/21. It's a 9 day cruise so I hope we get a good one. Do I need to check with Carnival (John Heald?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted January 19, 2016 #1321 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ben Gentry just announced that he will be on Vista from May-September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted January 20, 2016 #1322 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ben Gentry just announced that he will be on Vista from May-September. I was so happy to see that!! Ben was awesome when we had him on the Breeze! Glad we'll have him again in a few weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted January 20, 2016 #1323 Share Posted January 20, 2016 There is a gap in the Sunshine's schedule from 3/26 to 5/21/2016.I am sailing 4/29/2016. Anyone have an idea who is in this gap? I would think it would be known in order to schedule someone starting on 5/21. It's a 9 day cruise so I hope we get a good one. Do I need to check with Carnival (John Heald?)? The schedule is an ever evolving thing. Things can and do change often at the last minute. There are some changes coming up that they need to finalize. I'm hoping for some info this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted January 21, 2016 #1324 Share Posted January 21, 2016 *** 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. Current (ish) list as of 01/21/16 Breeze: Ben Gentry 1/10/2016 - 3/6/2016 Breeze: 1/24/2016 - 1/30/2016 Bar-Barians Cruise with Ben Gentry, Bob Berhalter, TC and Marty Gast Breeze: Scott Lyles 3/10/2015 - 5/1/2016 Breeze: Christine Hetfield 5/1/2016 - 6/26/2016 Breeze: Gregg Akkerman 6/26/2016 - 8/21/2016 https://www.facebook.com/pianomangregg Breeze: Russell Augustin Villarin 8/21/2016 - 10/16/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Breeze: Tony Ward 12/11/16 - 2/5/17 Conquest: Tom Grable 1/9/2016 - 4/24/2016 Conquest: Brad Alexander 4/24/2016 - 5/8/2016 http://www.bradthepianoman.com Conquest: Timothy Jenkins 5/8/2016 - 5/28/2016 Conquest: Milburn Dumas 5/28/2016 - 7/23/2016 Conquest: Jimi Finn 7/23/2016 - 9/17/2016 Dream: Matias Sanchez 10/25/2015 - 2/7/2016 Dream: Todd "TC" Fugate 2/7/2016 - 4/3/2016 Dream: Russell Augustin Villarin 4/3/2016 - 8/7/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 8/7/2016 - 10/2/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Ecstasy: Larry Carlton 12/14/2015 - 6/15/2016 Elation: Milburn Dumas 12/3/2015 - 2/1/2016 Elation: Russell Augustin Villarin 2/1/2016 - 4/2/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Elation: Jorge Ramirez 4/2/2016 - 5/30/2016 Fantasy: Reynold Senn 12/5/2015 - 2/6/2016 Fantasy: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 2/20/2016 - 4/11/2016 Fantasy: Greg Alcock 4/11/2016 - 6/6/2016 Fantasy: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 6/6/2016 - 8/5/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Fascination: Tony Ward 12/19/2015 - 5/1/2016 Fascination: Michael O'Quinn 5/1/2016 - 6/26/2016 Freedom: Craig Quiter 1/9/2016 - 3/10/2016 Freedom: Ben Gentry 3/10/2016 - 4/2/2016 Freedom: Brad Alexander 7/2/2016 - 7/23/2016 <a>http://www.bradthepianoman.com</a> Freedom: Russell Augustin Villarin 12/17/2016 - 2/11/2017 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Glory: Scott Casey 11/28/2015 - 1/23/2016 Glory: Natalie Carboni 1/23/2016 - 3/19/2016 https://www.facebook.com/NatalieCarboniMusic/ Glory: Martin Aucoin 3/19/2016 - 5/14/2016 Glory: Hailey Weibe 5/14/2016 - 7/9/2016 Glory: Tom Grable 9/3/2016 - 12/12/2016 Imagination: Michael O'Quinn 1/10/2016 - 3/6/2016 Imagination: Scott Casey 3/6/2016 - 5/1/2016 Inspiration: Barry Meijer 2/5/2016 - 5/27/2016 Inspiration: Reynold Senn 5/27/2016 - 7/22/2016 Legend: Scott Lyles 1/18/2016 - 2/17/2016 Legend: Jimi Finn 2/17/2016 - 4/10/2016 http://www.jimifinn.com Legend: Todd "TC" Fugate 4/10/2016 - 6/7/2016 Liberty: Hailey Wiebe 1/10/2016 - 3/6/2016 Liberty: Reynold Senn 3/6/2016 - 5/2/2016 Liberty: Matias Sanchez 5/2/2016 - 6/27/2016 Liberty: Russell Augustin Villarin 10/17/2016 - 12/12/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Magic: Andrew Sauer 12/13/2015 - 2/21/2016 Magic: Milburn Dumas 3/6/2016 - 4/30/2016 Magic: Tom Grable 4/30/2016 - 8/20/2016 Magic: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 12/10/2016 - 2/4/2017 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Miracle: Mark Johnson 1/11/2016 - 2/13/2016 Miracle: Elizabeth Setzer 2/13/2016 - 4/9/2016 Miracle: Patrick Duffy 4/9/2016- 6/4/2016 Miracle: Gregg Akkerman 10/1/2016 - 11/26/2016 https://www.facebook.com/pianomangregg Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 1/14/2016 - 3/10/2016 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Paradise: Gustavo Garcia 4/16/2016 - 6/16/2016 http://www.facebook.com/GUSTAV.INT Pride: Patrick Duffy 1/13/2016 - 2/7/2016 Pride: Rob Crucilla 2/7/2016 - 4/10/2016 Pride: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 4/10/2016 - 6/1/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Pride: Scott Lyles 6/1/2016 - 7/20/2016 Sensation: Martin Aucoin 12/3/2015 - 2/4/2016 Sensation: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 2/4/2016 - 4/7/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Sensation: Natalie Carboni 4/7/2016 - 6/2/2016 Spirit: Thomas Listebarger 12/19/2015 - 2/3/2016 Spirit: Lacey Troutman 2/3/2016 - 3/27/2016 Spirit: Stephen Dooks 3/27/2016 - 5/23/2016 Splendor: Ewart Williams 1/17/2016 - 1/31/2016 Splendor: Steven Jaymes 1/31/2016 - 3/6/2016 Splendor: Gregg Akkerman 3/20/2016 - 5/7/2016 Splendor: Zdrazko "Roddy" Spassov 5/7/2016 - 7/2/2016 Sunshine: Russell Augstin Villarin 10/10/2015 - 1/24/2016 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Sunshine: Christine Hetfield 1/24/2016 - 3/26/2016 Sunshine: John Milligan 3/26/2016 - 5/8/2016 Sunshine: Jimi Finn 5/21/2016 - 7/12/2016 http://www.jimifinn.com Triumph: Greg Alcock 12/10/2015 - 2/6/2016 Triumph: Martyn Lucas 2/6/2016 - 3/21/2016 Triumph: Carson Rhodes 4/4/2016 - 6/6/2016 http://www.carsonrhodes.com. Triumph: Tony Ward 6/6/2016 - 10/6/2016 Triumph: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 10/6/2016 - 12/1/2016 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Valor: Daniel David 1/9/2016 - 2/6/2016 Valor: William Brawner 2/6/2016 - 5/8/2016 Valor: Andrew Sauer 5/8/2016 - 7/16/2018 Victory: Peter Thompson 12/7/2015 - 2/11/2016 Victory: Roger Concepcion 2/11/2016 - 3/6/2016 Victory: Brandon McLean 3/6/2016 - 5/1/2016 Victory: Robert Crucilla 5/1/2016 - 11/6/2016 Vista: Ben Gentry Inaugural through September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted January 21, 2016 #1325 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Sorry, I didn't read the thread but wanted to report that last week on the Sunshine the piano bar player was Russell Blues and it was almost painful to listen to it was so bad ... the piano was even out of tune while the song choices were lame. The place was less than half full at 10pm halfway into the cruise. We made 4 songs before we had to get up and leave. Everyone we talked to who had been said the same thing so it wasn't just us.:( Edited January 21, 2016 by summersigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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