Danno Posted October 26, 2005 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2005 For some reason my other thread doesn't work....I'll try again. One of the best cruise bands we've ever encountered is Phase 5...are they still with X ?? If so, what ship(s) have they been on?? I'm hoping they'll show up on Century in mid-February :D. We saw them on Galaxy a while back and really enjoyed them...(until the smoke got too thick and we had to leave :mad: )...it would be great to spend some evenings with them on our next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wv4891 Posted October 26, 2005 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2005 They were not on the Constellation in September, but Onyx was there and we thought that they were the best band that we have ever heard on a Celebrity Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 26, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I really enjoy Onyx but Phase 5 were IMHO better by a long shot...they even looked a bit pained when they had to do the cruise dreck (Spanish Eyes)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamin Posted October 26, 2005 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2005 wv4891, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamin Posted October 26, 2005 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2005 wv4891, We had Onyx on Constellation in 2004. Very versatile group with a wide repertoire of music. I believe they also performed as Prodigy on Summit in 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted October 26, 2005 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2005 We saw them on Galaxy a while back and really enjoyed them...(until the smoke got too thick and we had to leave :mad: )...it would be great to spend some evenings with them on our next cruise. Where onboard did it get too smoky? Are the bars predominantly smoking, non or mixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 26, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Where onboard did it get too smoky? Are the bars predominantly smoking, non or mixed? Forward lounge...Statosphere I think it's called...it was ok until about 11 then the smoke became very hard to ignore...and the smoking/non-smoking areas at laughable...apparently the smoke doesn't know where the line is :( . Unless something has changed, all bars have smoking areas...I am so glad I live in Ontario!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted October 26, 2005 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Unless something has changed, all bars have smoking areas...I am so glad I live in Ontario!! Me too. We go to Montreal for the weekend occasionally and are gob-smacked at how smoky we are on returning home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysail2 Posted October 26, 2005 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Can you believe that in Sarnia, Ontario....they allowed smoking in restaurants until recently :eek: Am sure glad they are smoke-free now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 26, 2005 Author #10 Share Posted October 26, 2005 "Quebec...they smoke like it's a cure for cancer" Ron James I have a bit of asthma, so it does tend to shorten my evenings in the lounges onboard...I love to cruise but this I could really live without. Not to meantion the smell of my clothes if I persist in staying for any amount of time...the problem seems to be that the more people drink they more they smoke...by 11ish they are feeling well loosened up and the drinks, and cigs, are flowing freely...I go elsewhere...the poor staff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted October 26, 2005 #11 Share Posted October 26, 2005 That's really disappointing. We were in the lounges constantly on Navigator and they were really well ventilated and the smoking areas were small. The nly place it was inescapable was the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIG Posted October 26, 2005 #12 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Phaze 5: Best. Cruise Ship Band. Evar. Unfortunately, I don't think they're with Celebrity anymore. We sailed with them on Galaxy in April '04, and Teddy spoke of leaving the band very soon to persue gospel music on St. Lucia, and Stretch was supposed to be leaving the band as well, after a season on Horizon. Teddy's brother was the band leader, and he mentioned replacing the two singers and then going back to performing at Sandals on St. Lucia. I think the cruises were a rough gig for them, and Celebrity was never going to let them grow into bigger venues like playing in the theater, even though they consistenly tore the roof off the lounge party and the island night. My wife and I love modern reggae and those boys had not only the talent but also a fire in them to perform. They played covers of weeks-old reggae songs better than the original artists did, and when their venue was near empty they'd play with just as much enthusiasm as a packed house if not more. I requested a song days in advance for our anniversary, and they didn't know it, so Teddy looked up the lyrics and notes on the Internet and they learned/rehearsed/played it perfectly... Wherever they are, we wish them luck and hope we get to see them play again someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 26, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted October 26, 2005 ZIG...thank you!! I was beginning to think I was dreaming...I agree, great band, and as you say, they had a "fire"...I enjoy most of the party bands on X, but this band was special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted October 26, 2005 #14 Share Posted October 26, 2005 According to this, they were on Horizon last December And here's a site with a guy who loves them, but HATES Spanish Eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 27, 2005 Author #15 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Thanks Nite :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamin Posted October 27, 2005 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2005 That's really disappointing. We were in the lounges constantly on Navigator and they were really well ventilated and the smoking areas were small. The nly place it was inescapable was the casino. The authorized smoking areas are port side in lounges & bars. Cigars only outside aft port side. So stay as far to starboard as possible in lounges and bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted October 27, 2005 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2005 The authorized smoking areas are port side in lounges & bars. Cigars only outside aft port side. So stay as far to starboard as possible in lounges and bars. Really? I thought the whole port/starboard side thing was just for on decks, not in bars. As far as ventilation goes, I often feel its the amount the venue has invested in it that matters most. In most of the mega-casinos in Vegas, you really don't smell smoke that strongly and yet, whent hey built the new one in Niagara Falls, something certainly didn't work out because it's like sitting in an ashtray. I suspect they just didn't go the distance in spending cash on ventilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveweese Posted October 27, 2005 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I heard they were Phased out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 27, 2005 Author #19 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Steve....well done :D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamin Posted October 28, 2005 #20 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Really? I thought the whole port/starboard side thing was just for on decks, not in bars. . It's true. Been that way on all my cruises. The ashtrays are always only on the port side tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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