Al Miller Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 So are the cover bands on Quantum and Oasis ships officially a victim of the cutbacks? Haven't seen one on my last three Cruises on Anthem and Oasis. Anyone seen one in the last year or so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 We did have 2 cover bands on Odyssey last week that were very good. The first was Beatlemaniacs. We had seen them before on Wonder so passed on this sailing. Not to mention NFL divisional rounds were playing at the same time. The second band was Rookie and they were excellent. Neither cover band played in the Music Hall venue. Both only performed in the main theater. WAAAYTOOO and Al Miller 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Soccer Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Phoenix played on Icon last week and said they are going to be on Oasis this summer. ScottD, Al Miller and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I saw Icon had "Phoenix" last week, but not sure if that's a sign they are returning or just Icon because...well.. it's Icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Miller Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 Good to hear. Maybe after a few more "record setting" quarters we can at least get that back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I was on the same musically disappointing Odyssey sailing. Beatlemaniacs were a headliner in main theater for two performances. Rookie (which was way more talented than a replica Beatle band could ever be) was the only band to play in Boleros. The times they did not play, Boleros was as quiet as a library, not even a DJ’d soundtrack. They did have Rookie play the second to last night in Music Hall. And they did have the Caribbean pool band play in there on night two or three. That was it for live music in Music Hall. Music Hall was used for If You Know It—Sing It, Majority Rules, and If You Know It—Dance It. Not to disparage these events, there were quite a few people who enjoyed and attended them; it’s just that that is not what the venue was designed for. It’s not best use for the bazillions spent on decorating, staging, lighting, and sound. It’s not what passengers were sold before they placed their deposits. I think that future Icon and Icon class passengers should look take a close, hard look at what The New Royal Caribbean does to 3 year old Quantum class ships. They are very telling. As a matter of fact, Jason Liberty whispered a few things just the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 By cover bands you mean bands dedicated to one artist/era? Or the house band playing cover songs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Miller Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, smokeybandit said: By cover bands you mean bands dedicated to one artist/era? Or the house band playing cover songs? I guess I really meant Tribute Bands. Like AeroMyth or Slippery When Wet. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Does seem like less and less tribute bands, but they are still around. DSB (Journey) is schedule on Symphony of Seas Feb 10 sailing. Neesa and Al Miller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Again, having been on Odyssey out of FLL, I would have been happy if they would have dragged whoever off the stage of The Elbo Room for the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 No tribute bands for us on Odyssey last year or Anthem last week. The house bands work hard and are talented but not quite the same "vibe" as the tribute bands. WAAAYTOOO and Al Miller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 On 2/6/2024 at 11:39 AM, MR_Soccer said: Phoenix played on Icon last week and said they are going to be on Oasis this summer. According to their website https://phoenixclassicrockband.com/ Phoenix is doing two weeks on Icon in March, April, and May. One week on Icon in June before starting on Oasis. JohnK6404 and MR_Soccer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmw Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 3 hours ago, Peter D said: According to their website https://phoenixclassicrockband.com/ Phoenix is doing two weeks on Icon in March, April, and May. One week on Icon in June before starting on Oasis. It seems like the past few years Phoenix has spent more and more time on Royal ships. They're clearly a draw people enjoy, especially with the Music Club venue on more of the ships. On shore, a band playing 70s & 80s rock covers like that would never be something I'd go out of my way to see [and I certainly wouldn't pay for it!], but it's a fun way to spend a couple hours on the boat in the evening. You kind of wonder if at some point Royal will just start hiring full-time rock cover bands that will go from ship to ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 2/6/2024 at 12:31 PM, bobroo said: Rookie (which was way more talented than a replica Beatle band could ever be) was the only band to play in Boleros. They did have Rookie play the second to last night in Music Hall. And they did have the Caribbean pool band play in there on night two or three. That was it for live music in Music Hall. It looks like Rookie is on Symphony now - sound like they were good? They are doing a few headliners in the main theater. I'm hoping they will still be there at the end of March. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight0154 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I prefer rock cover bands. None were on Wonder recently. They did have a Whitney Houston tribute singer that was a major hit with the audience. People were waving their flashlights in the air on their phones, and singing along. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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