CalaDragonflyLady Posted November 4, 2014 #1201 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) I am sorry, but I think Ben is the best piano bar entertainer in the fleet. He will be the John Heald of piano bar entertainers. Ole ... Ole....Ole....Ole...Ole..... I agree with you about Ben, but I understand we don't all like the same things. Traditionalists prefer a PBE who sings the entire song, all of the original words, etc, and Ben rarely does that. He's basically an improv artist, making up words to fit the situation or company on the spot. I find it to be a rare and entertaining talent.....and then there are the props ;) Funny thing about the Ole....Ole....Ole.....Ole.....he tried to throw a dollar bill to a cruiser (so they could make another attempt at the basket) but ended up making it into a drink glass by mistake.........so you know what he had to do! lol :D Edited November 4, 2014 by LibratPDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUKNIGHT Posted November 4, 2014 #1202 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I am excited about Jason Libs on the Freedom in 3 weeks. His YouTube videos look pretty entertaining. Is he new to carnival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted November 4, 2014 #1203 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I am excited about Jason Libs on the Freedom in 3 weeks. His YouTube videos look pretty entertaining. Is he new to carnival? Yes, this is his first contract with Carnival. Let us know how you like him when you return. Happy Cruising, Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesfamily Posted November 4, 2014 #1204 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Just a quick update to the list I just posted... The Victory should be Jordan Peterson until 12/8/2015 Actually 12/8/2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted November 4, 2014 #1205 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I am excited about Jason Libs on the Freedom in 3 weeks. His YouTube videos look pretty entertaining. Is he new to carnival? I just watched Jason's Youtube videos, and you're right, they're pretty good. Looking forward to the piano bar on my upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted November 6, 2014 #1206 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Anyone sail with David Hull, we have the Pride booked in February. We absolutely loved Ben Gentry on the breeze, but understand everyone has their own style. Just curious if anyone had any feedback on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted November 6, 2014 #1207 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Anyone sail with David Hull, we have the Pride booked in February. We absolutely loved Ben Gentry on the breeze, but understand everyone has their own style. Just curious if anyone had any feedback on him. Here's a video from youtube.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbaby Posted November 6, 2014 #1208 Share Posted November 6, 2014 John Gregson - does anyone know about him? I can't find a thing on YouTube except with another first name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divetrash Posted November 6, 2014 #1209 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Apparently my original schedule was correct the for the Victory Victory: Brad Alexander 11/6/2014 - 11/20/2014 http://bradthepianoman.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted November 6, 2014 #1210 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Here's a video from youtube.... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted November 7, 2014 #1211 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Wish we could cruise with our old pal Brad, but just can not make it this time. Hopefully Brad will stay on Florida departures in the future. Many, many fun nights with Brad!!! John F :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryhou Posted November 13, 2014 #1212 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Who do we have this week and what do you know about him/her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted November 13, 2014 #1213 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Who do we have this week and what do you know about him/her? All you need to do is go back one page to read the list provided by Laura......geesh. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=44634317&postcount=1199 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted November 16, 2014 #1214 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I just watched Jason's Youtube videos, and you're right, they're pretty good. Looking forward to the piano bar on my upcoming cruise. Okay, so we just disembarked the Freedom yesterday, and I can affirm that Jason Libs is one of the best piano bar singers we've had in a very long time. This past week's cruise was the first time in five years that I'd seen a piano bar on Carnival packed to the point that if you didn't get there early, you wouldn't get a seat. People claimed the seats around the piano at least a half hour before the event was scheduled to start. Jason does not have the best voice in the world, but he is a good singer. Undoubtedly, his strongest point is his personality and the fact that he is a great entertainer and knows how to involve his audience. He also plays guitar and harmonica. He also knows some great sing-a-long songs that most everyone knows and loves. However, he does not have a printed list of the songs that are in his repertoire. I just simply asked him do you know blah blah blah. Regardless, he knew some of the best sing-a-longs and almost all of what I requested. I hope he is the piano singer on my next cruise, as the piano bar was the highlight of each night aboard this past week. It's been a long, long time since I could say that about the Carnival piano bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUKNIGHT Posted November 16, 2014 #1215 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Okay, so we just disembarked the Freedom yesterday, and I can affirm that Jason Libs is one of the best piano bar singers we've had in a very long time. This past week's cruise was the first time in five years that I'd seen a piano bar on Carnival packed to the point that if you didn't get there early, you wouldn't get a seat. People claimed the seats around the piano at least a half hour before the event was scheduled to start. Jason does not have the best voice in the world, but he is a good singer. Undoubtedly, his strongest point is his personality and the fact that he is a great entertainer and knows how to involve his audience. He also plays guitar and harmonica. He also knows some great sing-a-long songs that most everyone knows and loves. However, he does not have a printed list of the songs that are in his repertoire. I just simply asked him do you know blah blah blah. Regardless, he knew some of the best sing-a-longs and almost all of what I requested. I hope he is the piano singer on my next cruise, as the piano bar was the highlight of each night aboard this past week. It's been a long, long time since I could say that about the Carnival piano bar. OMG. Can't wait. Will be onboard a week from today. Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted November 16, 2014 #1216 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I am excited about Jason Libs on the Freedom in 3 weeks. His YouTube videos look pretty entertaining. Is he new to carnival? Jason is great, but get there early if you want a seat around the piano. We never got there early enough to get a "prime" seat, but we still enjoyed ourselves immensely. Let us know your opinion of him when you return. Bon voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted November 16, 2014 #1217 Share Posted November 16, 2014 OMG. Can't wait. Will be onboard a week from today. Thanks for the report. You're welcome. I would say that the live entertainment on this ship was leaps and bounds better than what we'd had our last few trips on Carnival. It has been two years since we sailed on Carnival (last year we did Princess and Royal). Also, we had late dining on this trip so we had an opportunity to sample some of the other live music offered while waiting for dinner. There is a guitarist/singer named Zoe who we caught in the Red Frog Pub and also the Atrium bar. She has a nice mellow sound and nicely sings Beatles songs and Simon and Garfunkel. These stood out, but she also had a varied repertoire. We also enjoyed a Filipino duo that appeared to be husband and wife. I can't remember their names now, but I have all the Funtimes and will look them up and report back later. Bottom line is, the live entertainment on the Freedom, especially the piano bar, was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kperkins1982 Posted November 16, 2014 #1218 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The young British guy Adam knows like 8 songs, after you've heard a bastardized version of Margaritaville 3 times in one night it gets pretty old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesanders08 Posted November 16, 2014 #1219 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I agree about Adam. It was the same old song over and over again. Boring! ! Ben was much much much better! He could play everything ! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassykitten74 Posted November 16, 2014 #1220 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The guy from the Dream was horrible, worst I've ever experienced anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba22 Posted November 18, 2014 #1221 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) HI ALL :) JUST OFF THE CONQUEST ON SUN.11/16. OUR PIANO MAN WAS PETER DAMON, AND ALL I CAN SAY IS IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO JOIN HIM YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. HE IS FIRST OF ALL A VERY ACCOMPLISHED PIANO PLAYER, PLAYING ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. HE IS ALSO VERY ENTERTAINING, FUNNY, AND VERY PERSONABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! BEST PIANO BAR ENTERTAINER WE HAVE ENJOYED TO DATE! I WILL ADD THAT IT IS A MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE SINCE IT BECAME NON-SMOKING AS WELL. LATER BOB :cool: Edited November 18, 2014 by Bobba22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted November 19, 2014 #1222 Share Posted November 19, 2014 HI ALL :) JUST OFF THE CONQUEST ON SUN.11/16. OUR PIANO MAN WAS PETER DAMON, AND ALL I CAN SAY IS IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO JOIN HIM YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. HE IS FIRST OF ALL A VERY ACCOMPLISHED PIANO PLAYER, PLAYING ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. HE IS ALSO VERY ENTERTAINING, FUNNY, AND VERY PERSONABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! BEST PIANO BAR ENTERTAINER WE HAVE ENJOYED TO DATE! I WILL ADD THAT IT IS A MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE SINCE IT BECAME NON-SMOKING AS WELL. LATER BOB :cool: I thought all the piano bars were non-smoking across the fleet (since 2011?). Sent from my phone. Typos are inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted November 19, 2014 #1223 Share Posted November 19, 2014 HI ALL :) JUST OFF THE CONQUEST ON SUN.11/16. OUR PIANO MAN WAS PETER DAMON, AND ALL I CAN SAY IS IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO JOIN HIM YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. HE IS FIRST OF ALL A VERY ACCOMPLISHED PIANO PLAYER, PLAYING ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. HE IS ALSO VERY ENTERTAINING, FUNNY, AND VERY PERSONABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! BEST PIANO BAR ENTERTAINER WE HAVE ENJOYED TO DATE! I WILL ADD THAT IT IS A MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE SINCE IT BECAME NON-SMOKING AS WELL. LATER BOB :cool: Why are you shouting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth frosty Posted November 19, 2014 #1224 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Any comments on: Splendor: Natalie Carboni 1/11/2015 - 6/17/2015 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth frosty Posted November 19, 2014 #1225 Share Posted November 19, 2014 whelp found this on her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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