MszKitty Posted August 28, 2012 #526 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'll be on the Inspiration with Dewey Hunt this weekend and on the Magic with Jim Morris in October. Any opinions of these two guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted August 28, 2012 #527 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I've no doubt this is true, but we were on the Miracle way back in 2008, and the piano bar with Roger Concepcion was packed. But, Roger is very good, so that may be why. Also, the piano bars were "smoking" back then. Roger was also packing them in on the Pride a couple weeks ago. The first night, of course, it was fairly empty. But by the middle of the week, it was crowded! One night (can't remember which), DH and I came up the stairs to find the place packed-to-overflowing. Standing room only, and not really much of that. People were standing outside the glass-walled room, and even sitting on the couches across the way, on the other side of the ship (the closest seats to the piano that could be found).:eek: It was crazy - we had never seen a piano bar so packed! Roger has no trouble pulling in the crowds.:cool::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted August 28, 2012 #528 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Roger was also packing them in on the Pride a couple weeks ago. The first night, of course, it was fairly empty. But by the middle of the week, it was crowded! One night (can't remember which), DH and I came up the stairs to find the place packed-to-overflowing. Standing room only, and not really much of that. People were standing outside the glass-walled room, and even sitting on the couches across the way, on the other side of the ship (the closest seats to the piano that could be found).:eek: It was crazy - we had never seen a piano bar so packed! Roger has no trouble pulling in the crowds.:cool::) Did the Pride have the band in the bar below? I have not been on a Spirit class ship for awhile it has been at least 2 years. Maybe with the entertainment changes that carnival has made it might help the PB's crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted August 28, 2012 #529 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Did the Pride have the band in the bar below? I have not been on a Spirit class ship for awhile it has been at least 2 years. Maybe with the entertainment changes that carnival has made it might help the PB's crowds. Yep, the band played in the Starry Nights lounge (which is also the smoking bar), downstairs from the PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondgirl54 Posted August 28, 2012 #530 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Does anyone know who is in the piano bar on the Freedom now?? I can't find it on the piano bar schedule that was posted...Thank you......Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted August 28, 2012 #531 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Does anyone know who is in the piano bar on the Freedom now?? I can't find it on the piano bar schedule that was posted...Thank you......Mary Interested to know this too, since we'll be on the Freedom in Oct. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisebird Posted August 29, 2012 #532 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I got a reply when I asked this question (about the Freedom) on the Carnival forums. I was told it was a gentleman named Martin Aucoin. Not 100% sure on that spelling. They attached a vido from a personal website of his on Facebook. Here is the link according to the poster: https://www.*****/pianobarbarians/ Said they do a pretty good job of keeping the information on the PB players. Also said he is new to Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njboxermom Posted September 1, 2012 #533 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hi All - Anyone know who will be on the Miracle in January?? I soo look forward to good time in the PB. Thanks!! NJBOXERMOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted September 1, 2012 #534 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I got a reply when I asked this question (about the Freedom) on the Carnival forums. I was told it was a gentleman named Martin Aucoin. Not 100% sure on that spelling. They attached a vido from a personal website of his on Facebook. Here is the link according to the poster: https://www.*****/pianobarbarians/ Said they do a pretty good job of keeping the information on the PB players. Also said he is new to Carnival. I did a google search for him. Seems he goes by Martin Alex Aucoin. Here's the link to his website: http://www.martinalexaucoin.com/Clubs.htm I listened to his 10 minute youtube video--he doesn't have the best voice (though that could be due to the sound quality of the video), but he at least seems to be singing standard piano bar fare and was also taking requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisebird Posted September 2, 2012 #535 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I hope that we get some comments on him from cruisers now that he has been around a few weeks. Video doesn't do much for his voice, but the people seemed to be having a good time and it does look like he gets everyone involved. Hope to hear some reviews soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieworkman Posted September 2, 2012 #536 Share Posted September 2, 2012 We just got off the Dream and thought Michael O'Quinn (??) was pretty good. The seats all around the piano bar were filled each night plus people sitting on the sofas in the room. Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegers Posted September 5, 2012 #537 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Breeze: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 6/27/2012 - 11/6/2012 Piano Bar Bob's FB Breeze: Ron Pass 11/6/2012 - 2/??/2013 http://www.ronpass.com Conquest: Justin Abrams 7/1/2012 - 10/14/2012 Conquest drydock 10/14/2012 - 10/28/2012 Destiny: ??? Dream: Michael O'Quinn 7/14/2012 - 9/8/2012 Dream drydock 9/8/2012 - 9/22/2012 Dream: Jerone "Imani" Howard 9/22/2012 - ??? Ecstasy: Milburn Dumas 7/21/2012 - 1/19/2013 Elation: Bruce McGhie 5/5/2012 - 9/8/2012 Elation: Beau Tahana 9/8/2012 - 3/??/2013 Fantasy: Angela Johnson 5/4/2012 - 11/3/2012 Fascination: Wally B. 8/13/2012 - 11/15/2012 Freedom: Martin Aucoin 8/19/2012 - 2/17/2013 Glory: Tom Riccio 5/27/2012 - 11/2/2012 Glory drydock 11/2/2012 - 11/15/2012 Imagination: Larry Maconaghy 4/2/2012 - 10/01/2012 Inspiration: Dewey Hunt 6/9/2012 - 10/8/2012 Legend: Jordan Heppner 7/15/2012 - 11/18/2012 Liberty: Dave Filsinger 4/28/2012 - 10/27/2012 Magic: Jim Morris until 1/13/2013 Miracle: Peter Brenner until 11/14/2012 Paradise: Tom Grable 6/11/2012 - 11/12/2012 Pride: Roger Concepcion current - 9/23/2012 Sensation: Del Clark 8/9/2012 - 2/2/2013 http://www.delclark.com Spirit: Doug Ross until 9/18/2012 Spirit: Keith Turner 9/18/2012 - until Australia Splendor: James Quigley 8/26/2012 - 9/16/2012 http://www.jamespquigley.com Splendor: Brad Alexander 9/16/2012 - 3/23/2013 http://www.bradthepianoman.com Triumph: Russell Villarin 2/23/2012 - 9/20/2012 Russell's FB Fan Club Triumph: Frank Glenn 9/20/2012 - ??? Valor: Gregory George 6/23/2012 - 12/2/2012 Valor: Seth Gibson 12/2/2012 - 3/24/2013 http://www.sethgibsonmusic.com Victory: Rob Crucilla 5/20/2012 - 11/04/2012 *** 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...
golfadj Posted September 5, 2012 #538 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Sailing on the Dream end of month and see that the piano bar guy is Dream: Jerone "Imani" Howard 9/22/2012 - ??? Anyone ever sail with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegers Posted September 5, 2012 #539 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Didn't get to edit my post in time: - I didn't update keith's info, so it shouldn't really be red - I have no indication that Billy J. Clay ever left the Destiny, so my guess is that he's still there. For Stu, concerning Imani: I think it's gonna depend on what you like with him. He uses tracks for most of his upbeat songs. He's very much a jazz guy and plays crazy nuts solos, although some of you probably don't care to hear that in a piano bar, depends on what you like. He's a great guy and has a great personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJinFLA00 Posted September 5, 2012 #540 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Interested to know this too, since we'll be on the Freedom in Oct. Anyone? We were on 8/19 cruise and this was the new piano player's first night (I can't remember his name). Talking with Jay (entertainer from the swingtime lounge) this was actually the first time this Piano player has been on a cruise ship. Anyway, I'm sad to report that he was not very good. The paino bar was dead every time we were there and every time we walked past. Truly sad cause we really enjoy the piano bar. We gave him several chances but eventually gave up. Perhaps he will get better with time. Jay was really good in the swingtime lounge if you can handle the smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted September 5, 2012 #541 Share Posted September 5, 2012 We were on 8/19 cruise and this was the new piano player's first night (I can't remember his name). Talking with Jay (entertainer from the swingtime lounge) this was actually the first time this Piano player has been on a cruise ship. Anyway, I'm sad to report that he was not very good. The paino bar was dead every time we were there and every time we walked past. Truly sad cause we really enjoy the piano bar. We gave him several chances but eventually gave up. Perhaps he will get better with time. Jay was really good in the swingtime lounge if you can handle the smoke. Ugh, that's disappointing to hear.:( Could you be more specific as to what was bad about him? Was it his voice, his playing, his choice of songs, personality etc.? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted September 6, 2012 #542 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ugh, that's disappointing to hear.:( Could you be more specific as to what was bad about him? Was it his voice, his playing, his choice of songs, personality etc.? Thanks. I would like to know the answer to this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted September 6, 2012 #543 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hoping others on the Freedom will post their PB experience as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegers Posted September 6, 2012 #544 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Combining with updates from the facebook group Breeze: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 6/27/2012 - 11/6/2012 Piano Bar Bob's FB Breeze: Ron Pass 11/6/2012 - 2/??/2013 http://www.ronpass.com Conquest: Justin Abrams 7/1/2012 - 10/14/2012 Conquest drydock 10/14/2012 - 10/28/2012 Destiny: Bill "Billy J. Clay" Barclay current - ? Dream: Michael O'Quinn 7/14/2012 - 9/8/2012 Dream drydock 9/8/2012 - 9/22/2012 Dream: Jerone "Imani" Howard 9/22/2012 - 12/12/2012 Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 12/12/2012 - 4/13/2013 Ecstasy: Milburn Dumas 7/21/2012 - 1/19/2013 Elation: Bruce McGhie 5/5/2012 - 9/8/2012 Elation: Beau Tahana 9/8/2012 - 3/??/2013 Fantasy: Angela Johnson 5/4/2012 - 11/3/2012 Fascination: Wally B. 8/13/2012 - 11/15/2012 Freedom: Martin Aucoin 8/19/2012 - 2/17/2013 Glory: Tom Riccio 5/27/2012 - 11/2/2012 Glory drydock 11/2/2012 - 11/15/2012 Imagination: Larry Maconaghy 4/2/2012 - 10/01/2012 Imagination: Marty Gast 10/1/2012 - ? Inspiration: Dewey Hunt 6/9/2012 - 10/8/2012 Legend: Jordan Heppner 7/15/2012 - 11/18/2012 Liberty: Dave Filsinger 4/28/2012 - 10/27/2012 Magic: Jim Morris until 1/13/2013 Miracle: Peter Brenner until 11/14/2012 Paradise: Tom Grable 6/11/2012 - 11/12/2012 Pride: Roger Concepcion current - 9/23/2012 Sensation: Del Clark 8/9/2012 - 2/2/2013 http://www.delclark.com Spirit: Doug Ross until 9/18/2012 Spirit: Keith Turner 9/18/2012 - 10/17/2012 Splendor: James Quigley 8/26/2012 - 9/16/2012 http://www.jamespquigley.com Splendor: Brad Alexander 9/16/2012 - 3/23/2013 http://www.bradthepianoman.com Triumph: Russell Villarin 2/23/2012 - 9/20/2012 Russell's FB Fan Club Triumph: Frank Glenn 9/20/2012 - ??? Valor: Gregory George 6/23/2012 - 12/2/2012 Valor: Seth Gibson 12/2/2012 - 3/24/2013 http://www.sethgibsonmusic.com Victory: Rob Crucilla 5/20/2012 - 11/04/2012 *** 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...
southernfocus Posted September 6, 2012 #545 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Does anyone have any feedback about Gregory George on the Valor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted September 6, 2012 #546 Share Posted September 6, 2012 We were on 8/19 cruise and this was the new piano player's first night (I can't remember his name). Talking with Jay (entertainer from the swingtime lounge) this was actually the first time this Piano player has been on a cruise ship. Anyway, I'm sad to report that he was not very good. The paino bar was dead every time we were there and every time we walked past. Truly sad cause we really enjoy the piano bar. We gave him several chances but eventually gave up. Perhaps he will get better with time. Jay was really good in the swingtime lounge if you can handle the smoke. Could you elaborate on what made the piano bar singer so bad? Also, what kind of music did Jay sing? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted September 6, 2012 #547 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Little Johnny and his toy piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted September 10, 2012 #548 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Does anyone know how long Jay from the Swingtime Lounge will be on the Freedom? I'm thinking if the PB singer doesn't improve by the time we sail, maybe we can at least enjoy live music with Jay since others said he was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeach Posted September 10, 2012 #549 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Does anyone have any feedback about Gregory George on the Valor? Unfortunately, he isn't very good (just off the Valor yesterday). Gregory mostly spends his time asking everyone where they are from and continues to talk. He does very little piano playing, and he can't sing very well. We stayed for about 30 minutes. In that 30 minutes, he played 3 songs. There were only 6 of us in the piano bar at 9:30, and I understand from other passengers that the piano bar was never very crowded (which goes back to my opinion that Gregory isn't very good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegers Posted September 10, 2012 #550 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Does anyone know how long Jay from the Swingtime Lounge will be on the Freedom? Only 6 more days... oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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