Fun@Sea4Me Posted July 3, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Okay, I like music but have not been overly obsessed with any one group or person in quite some time. Alright...I'll admit there might have been a boy band WAY back when...but I digress. I just got off the Conquest and there is a singer on board who is amazing! Let me say that again...AMAZING! His name is Ashby Frank. We (my husband, too) absolutely loved listening to him. This is the first time in our many cruises that we would actually look in our Fun Times to see where he was playing so that we could be sure to stop and listen for awhile. If you are lucky enough to be on the Conquest in the next few months, be sure to take some time from bingo or the trivia contest to take a listen to Ashby. You won't be disappointed. Now I ask the question: Who is your favorite entertainer on a Carnival ship? Brag away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2boys Posted July 3, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Consuela- Hands down the best in the Carmival Fleet. We've sailed with her 3 times and she is just absolutely incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2toSea Posted July 3, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2013 during our Valor cruise 12/12 we came upon an awesome casino band "Revolver". They also where head liner during the late night Lido deck party. The only reason they stopped playing was due to guest sleeping in cabins below. They didn't want to draw any complaints. They were spot on with everything and kept the crowds where they played. Nobody left when they played. It actually got crowded in the casino and the piano bar emptied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2excursion Posted July 3, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) He is long gone from Carnival, but Joel Sarakula (piano bar) on the Valor in 2007 was AMAZING! It was packed out every night, and we didn't want him to ever stop. I would look to check the times he would be playing every day. Blackjack Band has been the same for me. I have had them playing on 5 of my cruises on 3 different ships. The best crowd was my time on the Conquest. They drew a huge crowd on there, and the people were dancing all the time. People around my age, as a young adult, dancing to something other than rap! That was so great! I was checking the times every day for them. They have drawn more subdued crowds (and not as many young adults, as those young adults wanted the rap) on my last couple cruises with them, but I still enjoy listening to them. And they are the nicest people! They are currently on vacation, but returning to the Dream later in the month. Edited July 3, 2013 by k2excursion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinparamedic Posted July 3, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Justin Tyme who was on the Destiny back in 2011 ranks as one of my favs!! Awesome variety and awesome skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffy12 Posted July 3, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Loved both him and Travis. It was so nice having good acoustic guitar music on board! Twas such a treat to sit on deck and enjoy the sun and breeze while they played by the pool. I was right there with you in checking the Fun Times to see when they were playing - that was usually the first thing I looked at! Edited July 3, 2013 by taffy12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camper49 Posted July 3, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Gerry!! Is he out there somewhere!!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted July 3, 2013 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Robin...he was on the Carnival Liberty many years ago. He played an electric piano and sang. We loved listening to him. Not seen him on any ship since. Edited July 3, 2013 by ready2cruzagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted July 3, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Aboard Carnival Ships, it's got to be "Blackjack Band". As noted above, they are not only excellent performers, but fantastic people to boot. Aboard other lines, I sailed with, and got to know quite well "Mark Preston" who was one of the "Lettermen" years ago. He puts on an outstanding show, and is truly a GREAT singer, and a prince of a man! :cool: "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris64 Posted July 3, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2013 during our Valor cruise 12/12 we came upon an awesome casino band "Revolver". They also where head liner during the late night Lido deck party.The only reason they stopped playing was due to guest sleeping in cabins below. They didn't want to draw any complaints. They were spot on with everything and kept the crowds where they played. Nobody left when they played. It actually got crowded in the casino and the piano bar emptied. We too really like revolver. Had them when they first started and then actually looked for cruise ships they were performing on. Great musicians and have fun with the crowd. Hope to sail with them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_girl2002 Posted July 3, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Okay, I like music but have not been overly obsessed with any one group or person in quite some time. Alright...I'll admit there might have been a boy band WAY back when...but I digress. I just got off the Conquest and there is a singer on board who is amazing! Let me say that again...AMAZING! His name is Ashby Frank. We (my husband, too) absolutely loved listening to him. This is the first time in our many cruises that we would actually look in our Fun Times to see where he was playing so that we could be sure to stop and listen for awhile. If you are lucky enough to be on the Conquest in the next few months, be sure to take some time from bingo or the trivia contest to take a listen to Ashby. You won't be disappointed. Now I ask the question: Who is your favorite entertainer on a Carnival ship? Brag away! I don't remember his name, he was a younger guy (looking at the funtimes it was either Alex or Tommy Green Jr), he played the guitar music in the atrium on my fascination cruise back in may. He was REALLY good (not bad to look at either lol ;)). I really enjoyed having a drink at the bar and listening and watching him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun@Sea4Me Posted July 3, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Loved both him and Travis. It was so nice having good acoustic guitar music on board! Twas such a treat to sit on deck and enjoy the sun and breeze while they played by the pool. I was right there with you in checking the Fun Times to see when they were playing - that was usually the first thing I looked at! We liked Travis until we heard Ashby. Ashby set the bar and then vaulted over it. Lol! It was nice to hear him out by the pool and in the lounges. We stayed up late many a night to catch him at Vincent's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun@Sea4Me Posted July 3, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I don't remember his name, he was a younger guy (looking at the funtimes it was either Alex or Tommy Green Jr), he played the guitar music in the atrium on my fascination cruise back in may. He was REALLY good (not bad to look at either lol ;)). I really enjoyed having a drink at the bar and listening and watching him play. Being easy on the eyes is definitely a bonus! Though just putting a guitar in a man's hands bumps him up on the scale. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted July 3, 2013 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2013 There was a band on our Miracle cruise last year that was phenomenal. I can't recall their name. I believe they were all philipino. They also performed in the Beatles tribute and they were fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted July 3, 2013 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Thanks! If he's on the Conquest in Sept. we will be sure to check him out... I just got off the Conquest and there is a singer on board who is amazing! Let me say that again...AMAZING! His name is Ashby Frank. We (my husband, too) absolutely loved listening to him. This is the first time in our many cruises that we would actually look in our Fun Times to see where he was playing so that we could be sure to stop and listen for awhile. If you are lucky enough to be on the Conquest in the next few months, be sure to take some time from bingo or the trivia contest to take a listen to Ashby. You won't be disappointed. Edited July 3, 2013 by awhcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls624 Posted July 3, 2013 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2013 We sailed on the Liberty in May, and there were two different guys playing at different times. Dylan Holton, and Andrew Ferguson played their guitars, and sang. They were on the Lido, and in the Atrium. They were both really good, and super nice!!! Easy on the eyes too!!:p We really loved listening to them entertain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa cruiser1963 Posted July 3, 2013 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2013 The band Blood Power is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophygirl Posted July 3, 2013 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I agree Blood Power is great. I wish they were back on the east coast. The last I heard they were on a ship out of New Orleans. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa cruiser1963 Posted July 3, 2013 #19 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I agree Blood Power is great. I wish they were back on the east coast. The last I heard they were on a ship out of New Orleans. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app They were on the Paradise when I was aboard on Apr. 29 cruise. They said that in a month they would be on vacation and were hoping that Carnival renews their contract and deploys them to the West coast as that is closer to home (The Philippines). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophygirl Posted July 3, 2013 #20 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I can only hope I will sail with th Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophygirl Posted July 3, 2013 #21 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Sorry hit the wrong button. I was saying that I hope I get to hear them again as they were very entertaining Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfwench Posted July 3, 2013 #22 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Consuela Ivy and the Soul Jazz Love Band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2boys Posted July 4, 2013 #23 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Consuela Ivy and the Soul Jazz Love Band! I'm surprised we haven't seen more votes. They are incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted July 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) oops Edited July 5, 2013 by ready2cruzagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinthemed Posted July 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Out of 21 Carnival cruises there's a few that stand out to me. Ron Pass, piano bar...no longer going to be playing on Carnival. Douglas Trask, guitar player & singer...was on the Spirit & presently on the Legend! He always remembered Us & Our song! Tommy Green Jr., Guitar player & singer...Was on one of our Splendor cruises. He was a guest on our Inspiration cruise last month & played during the Welcome Aboard show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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