Wordell1 Posted December 14, 2017 #26 Share Posted December 14, 2017 . While he didn’t exactly “pack ‘em in”, like the dueling “Howl at the Moon” piano’s do on the NCL Breakaway, Dueling piano bars are always so much fun, I'd like to see RC add these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lele100 Posted December 14, 2017 #27 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Piano player on the Freedom Nov11 2017. No piano player on the Indy Nov 27 2017. Schooner Bar was dead except for trivia. Also lobster was tastier on Indy. According to the Compass somebody posted there was a piano player named Amber Gartner. Did she not show up? https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2570850 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jneitzel1 Posted December 14, 2017 #28 Share Posted December 14, 2017 WE have had 2 very different experiences on Oasis class. 2017 was Harmony, and the piano player was so laid back, we almost fell asleep so we left 2016 was Allure, it was Matt Ganim. https://www.facebook.com/MattGanimPianoMan/ He was excellent. The person definitely makes the difference. Matt was on Anthem last year, but his facebook shows him now in Melbourne. Sad to see him leave cruises...but if your in Melbourne, you need to drop by. He is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted December 14, 2017 #29 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Dueling piano bars are always so much fun, I'd like to see RC add these As an added show in a showroom, for dueling pianos but not in place of a piano bar. Two different types of entertainment! For me, dueling pianos are a one time show, much like a production or Broadway show. Piano bars can be enjoyed every night. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amster65 Posted December 15, 2017 #30 Share Posted December 15, 2017 With all the negative experience’s related in this thread, I have to respond with my enjoyment of “Jam”, currently playing in the Anthem’s Schooner... He is an accomplished piano player, and a pretty good entertainer. While he didn’t exactly “pack ‘em in”, like the dueling “Howl at the Moon” piano’s do on the NCL Breakaway, He certainly had his “regular’s” there each night, And he also had many of the off-duty singers from the ship’s show cast accompanying him, as well as some talented guests,,,, The location sounds a bit better than the Oasis Class, but there was a lot of “traffic” passing thru, and sometimes noise from loud bands in the Music Hall, below....Bolero’s was in a better location, isolation-wise... Was that Jam the piano man?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted December 15, 2017 #31 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Was that Jam the piano man?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes...he entertained in the Schooner most nights, until "late".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted December 15, 2017 #32 Share Posted December 15, 2017 As an added show in a showroom, for dueling pianos but not in place of a piano bar. Two different types of entertainment! For me, dueling pianos are a one time show, much like a production or Broadway show. Piano bars can be enjoyed every night. Sent from my iPad using Forums It was both a show and a piano bar....they drew in a large number of regulars each night they performed....they "begged" for the audience to join in, and took lots and lots of requests....(especially if you submitted with a 'tip');) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted December 15, 2017 #33 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted December 16, 2017 #34 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Had a great piano player a few years ago. Can't remember his name...maybe Kelly?? They blur together after a while. One night he "was" Elton John. The next night he "was" Billy Joel. He dressed and acted the part. I think also did 60 Beatles songs in 60 minutes one night, if I'm not mistaken. While we enjoy the Schooner Bar, that was the first time that I remember going there specifically to watch the piano player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2017 #35 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Had a great piano player a few years ago. Can't remember his name...maybe Kelly?? They blur together after a while. One night he "was" Elton John. The next night he "was" Billy Joel. He dressed and acted the part. I think also did 60 Beatles songs in 60 minutes one night, if I'm not mistaken. While we enjoy the Schooner Bar, that was the first time that I remember going there specifically to watch the piano player. Kelly Goodrich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted December 16, 2017 #36 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Kelly Goodrich. Yes Indeed. Just looked through my old reviews and found him on Freedom in 2015. Short YouTube video as Elton John: W-b0W2b23j4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2017 #37 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Yes Indeed. Just looked through my old reviews and found him on Freedom in 2015. Short YouTube video as Elton John: We've enjoyed Kelly on Monarch several times. One of the top Schiooner Bar performers we've been lucky enough to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt1092 Posted December 16, 2017 #38 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Had a great piano player a few years ago. Can't remember his name...maybe Kelly?? They blur together after a while. One night he "was" Elton John. The next night he "was" Billy Joel. He dressed and acted the part. I think also did 60 Beatles songs in 60 minutes one night, if I'm not mistaken. While we enjoy the Schooner Bar, that was the first time that I remember going there specifically to watch the piano player. Sounds like you mean Kelly Goodrich. He was on the Monarch and Freedom out of Port Canaveral for a few years, also on the Radiance and a few others. He's been with Royal for about 8 or 9 years. He was given the chance to do the Oasis class ships But turned it down because of location and interruptions from the promenade below. He will be on the Rhapsody out of Tampa soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted December 17, 2017 #39 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I think you are right.We are getting someone new at St Thomas. They have Steven Burk listed in the Compass for tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Forums How is/was the new guy? We'll be back on Grandeur March 15, but will miss JR Neal at the piano. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly2 Posted February 9, 2018 #40 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Kelly Goodrich. Is Kelly Goodrich the guy who brings his wife along on all his voyage contracts? Is he still playing on the Freedom? We are going on the Freedom on February 25 in 17 days. I think we met him and his wife a few years back in the Pub on the Freedom and hope to see him again. I have forgotten his wife’s name. Maybe Ann, or maybe Paula?? Do you know her name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 9, 2018 #41 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Is Kelly Goodrich the guy who brings his wife along on all his voyage contracts? Is he still playing on the Freedom? We are going on the Freedom on February 25 in 17 days. I think we met him and his wife a few years back in the Pub on the Freedom and hope to see him again. I have forgotten his wife’s name. Maybe Ann, or maybe Paula?? Do you know her name? I don't recall her name, but she was on Monarch with Kelly when we saw him in Schooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea shepherd Posted February 9, 2018 Author #42 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Is Kelly Goodrich the guy who brings his wife along on all his voyage contracts? Is he still playing on the Freedom? We are going on the Freedom on February 25 in 17 days. I think we met him and his wife a few years back in the Pub on the Freedom and hope to see him again. I have forgotten his wife’s name. Maybe Ann, or maybe Paula?? Do you know her name? Yes her name is Ann. Ann and Kelly. They are on the rhapsody till May. A friend of mine knows them form when he was in a Elvis cover band. He still keeps in touch with them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigsCanFly Posted February 9, 2018 #43 Share Posted February 9, 2018 We were on the Grandeur Jan13-20, 2018 and there was a piano player every evening we were in the Schooner Bar area. He was very talented, but I do not remember his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted February 9, 2018 #44 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Yes her name is Ann. Ann and Kelly. They are on the rhapsody till May. A friend of mine knows them form when he was in a Elvis cover band. He still keeps in touch with them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Kelly is great! Ann posted this on FB: "To answer some questions about our schedule.....we will be here until May 20th and then join Freedom June 16-October 20 out of San Juan." We really enjoyed our visit with them on Rhapsody last week! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPCRUISER2 Posted February 9, 2018 #45 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Scotty G: Do you know when Kelly Arrived on the Rhapsody? Thanks in Advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted February 9, 2018 #46 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Scotty G: Do you know when Kelly Arrived on the Rhapsody? Thanks in Advance! January 28, the same day we cruised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPCRUISER2 Posted February 9, 2018 #47 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Awesome! Thanks Again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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