golfadj Posted October 13, 2013 #926 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Just off a B2B on The Breeze and Ben Gentry was great!! We closed the placed down with others every night (one night not until 2:40AM!!!). He does a great job of getting people involved and part of the acts. If you just wanna sit and listen --- well, you'll still get calls out - especially if you need a Baaarrrrrrr Tender. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app We sailed with Ben earlier this year and he was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryhou Posted October 14, 2013 #927 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Loved Seth Gibson on the Valor last New Years week........ unfortunately he is on a Princess cruise this year :( Anybody had Marty yet?? What is his favorites to sing/genre etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama7 Posted October 15, 2013 #928 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Piano bar Bob has now left the Magic - any idea who has taken his place??? I asked this same question and the answer that I received is that the Magic's current piano player's name is Jordan Heppner and his contract runs to 1/19/2014. Since I'm sailing again on the Magic in 12 days, I sure do hope he's good! We spent a lot of time in the piano bar on our last Magic cruise in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug910 Posted October 15, 2013 #929 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Anything on Jim Morris? ...Wondering the same thing. Looks like he started on the Liberty 06/13 and there is a chance he may be there until our February 2014 sailing. Anyone have any experience with Jim? ...We're a little concerned. We spent the week with Ron Pass on the Breeze this past January, so the bar is set VERY high. Ron was able to keep my wife out of the Casino for a week... just hoping that Jim Morris can also save me some money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor_jimc Posted October 15, 2013 #930 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Cruisin Mama- Please give us a report when you get back... We will be on the Magic for new years and it looks like he will be on there there too. New doesn't always mean bad but the contrary is true also.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted October 15, 2013 #931 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Loved Seth Gibson on the Valor last New Years week........ unfortunately he is on a Princess cruise this year :(Anybody had Marty yet?? What is his favorites to sing/genre etc...... Marty is great he runs a very upbeat fun adult PB. But it seem you will be on the Freedom over New Years and he will not be on then he get off on 11-24-13 and Larry M takes over until the Freedom goes to Dry Dock. Larry is fun but not Adult fun very few after midnight songs. His wife Heather is in the show band and will join him most nights after 11pm or so and that is when the energy picks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted October 15, 2013 #932 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Any news on who's on the Ecstasy right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 15, 2013 #933 Share Posted October 15, 2013 ...Wondering the same thing. Looks like he started on the Liberty 06/13 and there is a chance he may be there until our February 2014 sailing. Anyone have any experience with Jim? ...We're a little concerned. We spent the week with Ron Pass on the Breeze this past January, so the bar is set VERY high. Ron was able to keep my wife out of the Casino for a week... just hoping that Jim Morris can also save me some money! Hmm we were on the Liberty two weeks ago. Dont remember the name of the piano player but we thought he was pretty bad and within two songs DW was ready to go. Tried it a second time and we left quickly again. Never went back and everytime we looked piano bar was about empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8rpatty Posted October 15, 2013 #934 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Cruisin Mama- Please give us a report when you get back... We will be on the Magic for new years and it looks like he will be on there there too. New doesn't always mean bad but the contrary is true also.... I'll be there New Years as well and I love Jordan...haha, he's my husband tho ;-) A group of us from So Cal will be on board so it should be a very fun week in the piano bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted October 15, 2013 #935 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Any news on who's on the Ecstasy right now? Ecstasy: Milburn Dumas 8/12/2013 - 1/13/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted October 15, 2013 #936 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hmm we were on the Liberty two weeks ago. Dont remember the name of the piano player but we thought he was pretty bad and within two songs DW was ready to go. Tried it a second time and we left quickly again. Never went back and everytime we looked piano bar was about empty. Yep, did the Liberty in June and the guy sucked. Didn't sing half the lyrics to the songs, kept changing the tempo in mid song, and had no personality whatsoever. Waited in such anticipation after having spent a week with James on the Glory and it was such a letdown! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted October 15, 2013 #937 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ecstasy: Milburn Dumas 8/12/2013 - 1/13/2014 Thank you. Is he any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 15, 2013 #938 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thank you. Is he any good? Never sailed with him but he has been around for quite awhile if that means anything. Seems like the good ones are leaving Carnival in droves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama7 Posted October 15, 2013 #939 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Cruisin Mama- Please give us a report when you get back... We will be on the Magic for new years and it looks like he will be on there there too. New doesn't always mean bad but the contrary is true also.... Well, I just did a search on You Tube for a Jordan Heppner video. From what I saw, unfortunately, he's not my cup of tea.:( Now that doesn't mean someone else wouldn't enjoy his style. Jordan appears to be more of an easy listening singer (like Frank Sinatra) and I prefer more upbeat 50's-80's rock 'n roll. Just different music styles. Like I said, a lot of folks may truly enjoy his style...I don't think I'm going to be one, but I will certainly try out the Piano Bar, at least once.:o Good news is maybe my S&S card will be lower because I may not be hanging in the Piano Bar like I did on my last cruise!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted October 15, 2013 #940 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ecstasy: Milburn Dumas 8/12/2013 - 1/13/2014 Milby gets mixed reviews. I have never sailed with him. I don't think he does a lot of after midnight adult songs but he does have costumes he wears and gets into his songs by what I hear. I don't think you will have a bad time, but he is no Marty Gast or Ron Pass from what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8rpatty Posted October 15, 2013 #941 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Well' date=' I just did a search on You Tube for a Jordan Heppner video. From what I saw, unfortunately, he's not my cup of tea.:( Now that doesn't mean someone else wouldn't enjoy his style. Jordan appears to be more of an easy listening singer (like Frank Sinatra) and I prefer more upbeat 50's-80's rock 'n roll. Just different music styles. Like I said, a lot of folks may truly enjoy his style...I don't think I'm going to be one, but I will certainly try out the Piano Bar, at least once.:o Good news is maybe my S&S card will be lower because I may not be hanging in the Piano Bar like I did on my last cruise!:p[/quote'] LOL You found that old video. That was taken before he worked for Carnival. That is not HIS "style". He prefers the 50-80s stuff, but can do all the old stuff too. Here is a more recent video: Just a reminder that entertainers will play what is requested, so if you don't like what they're playing, request something else! Sometimes the guy that is putting money in the jar is the one who likes Sinatra, not the entertainer. Edited October 15, 2013 by sk8rpatty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama7 Posted October 15, 2013 #942 Share Posted October 15, 2013 LOL You found that old video. That was taken before he worked for Carnival. That is not HIS "style". He prefers the 50-80s stuff, but can do all the old stuff too. Here is a more recent video: Just a reminder that entertainers will play what is requested, so if you don't like what they're playing, request something else! Sometimes the guy that is putting money in the jar is the one who likes Sinatra, not the entertainer. Thank you, Patty, for the newer video. I am a piano bar newbie; my last cruise was the first time I ever stepped into a piano bar, so I know nothing.:o DH & I decided that we must be getting old because the late night disco(?) no longer appeals to us. We don't recognize the music being played any longer and the dancing has turned almost into a porn show! I always thought that we were not prudes nor conservative, but we can do without all of the public humping and bumping :rolleyes:. Apparently, our late-night entertainment options are quickly dwindling. That said, we will certainly visit the piano bar while on our Magical Halloween Boos Cruise and check out Jordan Heppner. I'm glad to know that he does play more modern music than the first video that I saw. And you're so correct in saying that the entertainer will play audience requests. All I have to do is speak up and believe me, I am NOT shy after a couple of drinks!:p Thank you again, Patty, for bringing this to my attention. Have fun on your New Year's Eve cruise...I'm so jealous! I wanted to book that cruise, but available funds will be too low since we're already taking the upcoming Halloween cruise. Another year, maybe. Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 15, 2013 #943 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thank you' date=' Patty, for the newer video. I am a piano bar newbie; my last cruise was the first time I ever stepped into a piano bar, so I know nothing.:o DH & I decided that we must be getting old because the late night disco(?) no longer appeals to us. We don't recognize the music being played any longer and the dancing has turned almost into a porn show! I always thought that we were not prudes nor conservative, but we can do without all of the public humping and bumping :rolleyes:. Apparently, our late-night entertainment options are quickly dwindling. That said, we will certainly visit the piano bar while on our [i']Magical Halloween Boos Cruise [/i]and check out Jordan Heppner. I'm glad to know that he does play more modern music than the first video that I saw. And you're so correct in saying that the entertainer will play audience requests. All I have to do is speak up and believe me, I am NOT shy after a couple of drinks!:p Thank you again, Patty, for bringing this to my attention. Have fun on your New Year's Eve cruise...I'm so jealous! I wanted to book that cruise, but available funds will be too low since we're already taking the upcoming Halloween cruise. Another year, maybe. Betty They are more interested in playing your requests when you put bread in their jar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8rpatty Posted October 15, 2013 #944 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thank you' date=' Patty, for the newer video. I am a piano bar newbie; my last cruise was the first time I ever stepped into a piano bar, so I know nothing.:o DH & I decided that we must be getting old because the late night disco(?) no longer appeals to us. We don't recognize the music being played any longer and the dancing has turned almost into a porn show! I always thought that we were not prudes nor conservative, but we can do without all of the public humping and bumping :rolleyes:. Apparently, our late-night entertainment options are quickly dwindling. That said, we will certainly visit the piano bar while on our [i']Magical Halloween Boos Cruise [/i]and check out Jordan Heppner. I'm glad to know that he does play more modern music than the first video that I saw. And you're so correct in saying that the entertainer will play audience requests. All I have to do is speak up and believe me, I am NOT shy after a couple of drinks!:p Thank you again, Patty, for bringing this to my attention. Have fun on your New Year's Eve cruise...I'm so jealous! I wanted to book that cruise, but available funds will be too low since we're already taking the upcoming Halloween cruise. Another year, maybe. Betty No worries! That's why I posted it, to get the word out there. Jordan is happiest when people are making lots of requests and singing along. A few adult beverages always helps in this process. :D I'm with you, can't handle the disco anymore either. I'm definitely getting too old! :o Give Jordan a hug for me! I'll be on the week after you (11/3) can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted October 16, 2013 #945 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Can someone/anyone update the list? It's been a while there's been some turnover/renewals, based on dates when last posted. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaand2roos Posted October 16, 2013 #946 Share Posted October 16, 2013 John Heald keeps saying a new schedule is coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUKNIGHT Posted October 17, 2013 #947 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I read that Joe "Hollywood" Nagy didn't make it to the end of his contract. Anyone know what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 17, 2013 #948 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Can someone/anyone update the list? It's been a while there's been some turnover/renewals, based on dates when last posted. Thanks! Is Laura still here? Havent seen an update from her in quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro1998 Posted October 18, 2013 #949 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I read that Joe "Hollywood" Nagy didn't make it to the end of his contract. Anyone know what happened? I would love to know as well. He was the best PB entertainer I've experienced in years! Too bad. CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted October 28, 2013 #950 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Really enjoyed Frank on the Splendor!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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