geegee1 Posted February 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hi all, Have read a bunch of recent Gem reviews, but none have mentioned if there was a band or DJ in the pool area. Can anyone tell me? If yes, what kind of music and roughly the times they played. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene7 Posted February 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We were on the Gem last June and yes there is a band on deck by the pool which play reggae music and it was always in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted February 3, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We were on the Gem last June and yes there is a band on deck by the pool which play reggae music and it was always in the afternoon. Thank you. Music by the pool is one of my favorite, and somewhat important, things on the cruise. Have been disappointed in the past with lack of music on some ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted February 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I was on last month, and there was a rotation between a band and the DJ. The band was caribbean, but played everything including Neil Diamond. They even allowed a guest to play the drums during a Bon Jovi song. What I didn't like about them, was being approached later that afternoon to purchase a CD. (compact disc, not cruise director) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted February 3, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I was on last month, and there was a rotation between a band and the DJ. The band was caribbean, but played everything including Neil Diamond. They even allowed a guest to play the drums during a Bon Jovi song. What I didn't like about them, was being approached later that afternoon to purchase a CD. (compact disc, not cruise director) I'll deal with them hawking their CD's for some live music while I relax near a pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey130284 Posted February 4, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I've just come back from the Gem. They had a group on most days at the pool. They were 'ok'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted February 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'm on the Gem now, boarded Feb. 1. So far just a DJ at the pool, although a band is supposed to play later today. I do enjoy live music, and have missed it. There's a great band on board called New Generation. We listened to them last night in Magnums. Really talented. And yes, they mentioned they are selling CDs. So what? NCL itself sells a ton of crap on board, and bombards us repeatedly with announcements to hawk it all. I don't begrudge some guys trying to earn a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted February 4, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I was on the Gem last week, Yes they do have live music around the pool when the ship finally hits tropical weather. To my taste they were "ok" as an other poster said earlier. When the band is scheduled to play in the evening after dinner for a pool party, it is not always a success...one night it was a tribute to Bob Marley between 9:30 and 10:30, we showed-up at 10 and there were 12 pax poolside...not much for party ambiance :( Have fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted February 4, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2016 New Generation Caribbean band played pool side on my Jan. 12 th cruise. They were good playing Bob Marley tunes but when they played POP music the lead singer was out of tune. The onboard DJ was "Alegre" Lounge Guitar and Vocal was "Leo". Just fair as a singer. The piano guy was "Dana". Also fair as a singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbbell Posted February 4, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Was onboard last week too, and New Generation was one of the highlights in a sea of well you all have heard the story! Really awesome down to earth guys. Wilbur the singer hung out with us the last night at the Spinnaker. Really great band! Request Hotel California, they do a great version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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