sarafinadh Posted January 27, 2014 #1051 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Just off the Inspiration. New guy in the Rhapsody (the piano bar). His name is Barry, but he is NOT Barry Miller. he is younger, and Dutch. A very skilled pianist but not an experienced performer in a venue like a piano bar. He will need to really expand his repertoire, and learn to modulate the music to a range he can sing in without using his voice up in the first set of the evening. But very charming and has much potential! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty421 Posted January 27, 2014 #1052 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Brad and Ben are probably the two best Carnival has. I love Brad. We are on the Breeze in March and are just missing Brad but I heard great things about Ben too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needabreakcanada Posted January 27, 2014 #1053 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Does anyone know who is on Valor for Feb 2014 and know a little bit about them? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Hawkeyes Posted January 27, 2014 #1054 Share Posted January 27, 2014 If you look back in this thread a bit you will find that Russell is well liked. He may not have the best singing voice in the world but he is entertaining and is one of the favorites. Thanks, I admit I only went back about 8 pages. And it's great to know he's fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msolberg Posted January 27, 2014 #1055 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Conquest piano bar was not good at all. Spent a half of a hour in there and all Martin did was babble incoherently mumble under his breathe about people just standing in the doorway. He played 2 songs in that time period one of which he had to restart because he lost all account of which verse he was on. But at least he got 2 drinks down in that time. We left after the 5 minute lecture about tipping. In order to receive tips for service you need to be satisfied with said service. Dont waste your time with him he makes a better art auction helper then piano man. Oh no! I'm so disappointed to hear this! Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted January 27, 2014 #1056 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Still looking for info on Frankie Golden - on the Miracle now. Anyone sailed with him before?? Sent from my phone - using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjh1975 Posted January 28, 2014 #1057 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Just off the Inspiration. New guy in the Rhapsody (the piano bar). His name is Barry, but he is NOT Barry Miller. he is younger, and Dutch. A very skilled pianist but not an experienced performer in a venue like a piano bar. He will need to really expand his repertoire, and learn to modulate the music to a range he can sing in without using his voice up in the first set of the evening. But very charming and has much potential! I agree he has a lot of potential he just needs to learn some more song. When I was in there he was writing down names of songs that people requested that he didn't know. He said " I have a lot of homework to do". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjh1975 Posted January 28, 2014 #1058 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am leaving for the Carnival Liberty Saturday 2/1 and I understand they changed our Piano Man AGAIN for the 3RD TIME :( ... First we had a newbie who didn't have the correct paperwork and couldn't get out of Canada, then we were excited to find out we had Brad Alexander and now he's been transferred to the Breeze... From my understanding, we should now have "Jonathan"... thats all I know about him except that he doesn't have a very large knowledge of songs, doesn't even know Bad Bad Leroy Brown and does alot of country... for me ok---not so much for hubby :( Does anyone know this Piano Man.. does he have a facebook account or a website..?? Any info would be appreciated.. We love to spend our evenings hanging out at the piano with the Piano Man, but we need one who will keep us entertained... Thanks for any feedback on Jonathan... . Just got off the Liberty on 1/18. I personally did not like Jonathan. I asked him to play less Country and he replied " your in the wrong place". He didn't know Journey's "Don't stop believing". He said that he doesn't know how to read music he learns by sound so maybe that is why his song list is limited. Every time we went to the piano bar he was either on break or singing the same song over and over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czimm Posted January 29, 2014 #1059 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I agree, Jonathan was not great. He could play and had a good voice, but was not entertaining and had a limited song list. I was disappointed that Brad wasn't on our ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulypride Posted January 29, 2014 #1060 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Just off the Splendor today and Tonya Scott was great - high energy, friendly and people loved her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted January 29, 2014 #1061 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Just off the Splendor today and Tonya Scott was great - high energy, friendly and people loved her! agreed entirely - i love and miss tonya! here's here facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/tonyascottlive she's something special :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needabreakcanada Posted January 29, 2014 #1062 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Anyone know who is on valor for February? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajunswty Posted February 5, 2014 #1063 Share Posted February 5, 2014 anyone have the latest list? looking for the Sunshine...sailing Sunday!!! yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted February 10, 2014 #1064 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) I've been a bit slack about updating over here. I tend to do the site that must not be named with the Piano Bar-Barians group. But here is the current list: *** 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. Current (ish) list as of 2/9/2014 Breeze: Brad Alexander 2/1/2014 - 2/26/2014 http://www.bradthepianoman.com Breeze: Ben Gentry 2/26/2014 - 6/15/2014 http://pianomanben.com Breeze: Jordan Heppner 6/15/2014 - 8/16/2014 Conquest: Martin Alex Aucoin 10/27/2013 - 3/30/2014 http://www.martinalexaucoin.com Conquest: Gustavo Garcia 3/30/2014 - 8/17/2014 Dream: "Piano Bar Bob" Berhalter 11/02/2013 - 5/4/2014 http://www.facebook.com/bob.berhalter http://www.pianobarbob.com Dream: Andrew Pobjoy 5/4/2014 – 6/15/2014 Ecstasy: Hailey Weibe 1/13/2014 - ??? Elation: Martyn Lucas 1/16/2014 - 4/5/2014 http://www.martynlucas.co.uk/information.htm Elation: Susan Erwin 4/5/2014 – 7/26/2014 Fantasy: Rob Crucilla 09/16/2013 - 2/16/2014 Fantasy: Keith Channer 2/16/2014 – 8/18/2014 Fascination: Jim Morris 1/16/2014 - 5/19/2014 http://jamesmorrismusix.com Fascination: Jonathan Thompson 5/19/2014 – 9/18/2014 Freedom: Larry Maconaghey 11/24/13-3/30/2014 Freedom: Jonathan Thompson 3/30/2014 – 4/19/2014 Freedom Drydock 4/20/2014 - 5/2/2014 Freedom: Seth Gibson 5/3/2014 - 8/1/2014 http://www.sethgibsonmusic.com Glory: Dave Filsinger 8/10/2013 - 3/30/2014 Glory: Jordan Heppner 3/30/2014 - 6/14/2014 Glory: Kyle Bronsdon 6/14/2014 - 9/13/2014 http://kylebronsdon.com Imagination: Marty Gast 1/10/14 - 7/10/14 http://www.********************/MartyGast Inspiration: Billy Reid 1/31/2014 – 4/21/2014 Inspiration: TJ Kuenster 4/21/2014- 8/29/2014 Legend: Todd "TC" Fugate 2/16/2014 - 8/17/2014 Legend: Seth Gibson 8/17/2014 - 9/24/2014 http://www.sethgibsonmusic.com Liberty: Jonathan Thompson current - 3/8/2014 Liberty: Seth Gibson 3/8/2014 - 4/25/2014 http://www.sethgibsonmusic.com Magic: Derrek Wayne 1/19/2014 - 3/2/2014 Magic: Steven Burks 3/2/2014 – 6/8/2014 Miracle: Frankie Golden 12/7/2013 - 3/1/2014 Paradise: Alan Shephard 2/3/2014 - 3/31/2014 Paradise: Tom Grable 3/31/2014 - 8/18/2014 Pride: Tom Grable 1/19/2014 -3/30/2014 Pride: Roger Concepcion 3/30/2014 - ??? Sensation: Gary Mumford 11/21/2014 - 4/13/2014 Sensation: James Carter Stringfe 4/13/2014 - 7/13/2014 Sensation: Mike McCabe 7/13/2014 – 10/9/2014 Spirit: Trevor Jones 12/21/2013 - 2/10/2014 Spirit: Natalie Carboni 2/10/2014 - 6/25/2014 Splendor: Tonya Scott 12/11/2013 - 3/17/2014 Splendor: Dana Honey 3/17/2014 – 10/16/2014 Sunshine: Ben Gentry 2/9/2014 - 2/22/2014 ( Blogger's Cruise 7) Sunshine: Barry Meijer 2/23/2014 – 4/19/2014 Triumph: Russell Villarin 2/1/2014 - 8/2/2014 http://villarinfamily.wix.com/pinoypianoman Valor: Carlos ******* 12/15/2013 - 2/16/2014 Valor: Wally B. (Boik) 2/16/2014 – 5/11/2014 Victory: Angela Johnson 10/19/2013 - 04/14/2014 Victory: Rob Crucilla 4/14/2014 – 9/25/2014 Edited February 10, 2014 by divetrash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted February 10, 2014 #1065 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Seriously? The board is censoring the last name of an entertainer? *******? The entertainer listed for the Valor is Carlos M A R Q U E Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 10, 2014 #1066 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Does anyone know anything about Andrew Pobjoy? I'll be on the Dream when he boards for his first cruise. I hope he makes it fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted February 19, 2014 #1067 Share Posted February 19, 2014 OK....slightly belated and I do HOPE to write a review this coming weekend BUT for those of you interested in Piano Bar thoughts..... I was on the 2/1 sailing of the Liberty and we spent LOTS of time in the Piano Bar with Jonathan Thompson. The first night I was just not sure it was going to be good but I have to say I wound up having TONS of fun with him. Jonathan is new not just to Carnival but to the ship Piano Bar scene in general. His repertoire can admittedly use some working on as he seems to know more country songs than other genres and he has not developed a whole bunch of fun, raunchy, late-night stuff some of the "greats" have developed; however, he was fun, had a good personality and was willing to take whatever requests he could do. He was amicable with the crowd and pulled people in. There were a couple of pax with great voices and he was happy to let them sing with him. He also seems to have a good group of friends among the Carnival entertainment staff who also joined him for songs each evening. If you are sailing with him soon I would definitely suggest spending some time in the Piano Bar. P.S......His beverage of choice is coke and jack which he gulps down in one sip, ice and all......beware of Canadians who buy him 9 at a time....that hurts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted March 18, 2014 #1068 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) I just got off the Conquest and I can honestly say Martin Aucoin is by far the worst piano entertainer I've ever experienced! He didn't know most requested songs, doesn't have a great voice, is dull, his song choices are so boring and definitely doesn't have the personality for a piano bar entertainer. Not to mention the few rude comments he made towards guests the two nights I went in there. My last three entertainers (Ron Pass, Ben Gentry and Marty Gast) were all great and had the Piano Bar rocking every night. The piano bar only had a few people in it most nights on this cruise and it was easy to tell why! Anyone know who will be on the Liberty June 20th? I would choose the Breeze the same weekend if Martin Aucoin goes to the Liberty. Edited March 18, 2014 by rok233 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggystuff Posted March 18, 2014 #1069 Share Posted March 18, 2014 One would think we would meet up again on A ship On the Liberty now, Seth Gibson is great very talented, best playlist, adult after eleven, one short break Sent from my Motorola Electrify using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedle Posted March 21, 2014 #1070 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Last years cruise was with Larry Maconaghey. He was fairly good. His wife was fun aslo. We had a good group of regulars at the PB and he delivered for us. Not the top, but above average. Nothing really dirty but dysfuctional farm song kinda funny. (forgot to give a review last year) This year I am on the Glory leaving on April 6th. Jordan Hepner is listed as PB player. Anyone have any first hand info on him (not from his wife)? Found a Utube video and it looked promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie65 Posted April 4, 2014 #1071 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Has anyone seen Greg Alcock? He will be on the Valor when I sail her. I've never heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesnliz Posted May 5, 2014 #1072 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Anyone know who is coming to the valor next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califmuse Posted May 5, 2014 #1073 Share Posted May 5, 2014 There was only one truly exceptional Piano Bar entertainer in Carnival's history and that is the one, the only, the immortal- Ron Pass. Others can try to match his greatness but don't come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajunswty Posted May 5, 2014 #1074 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Anyone have an opinion on either Andrew Pobjoy or Kimberly Krohn ?? We're on the Dream on a back to back & the piano bar entertainer is rotating Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisebird Posted May 15, 2014 #1075 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Have there been any updates since February? Just booked the Conquest for next February and am hoping above all odds that Martin Aucoin is NOT on. Love to have Marty Gast again..he was on the Freedom last February and we had a blast. Thanks for any info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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