Steel Guitar Cruise??

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 29 Oct 2003 1:12 pm

Recently the brains in this outfit, you guessed it my girlfriend, suggested that a steel guitar jam on a cruise ship would be the best of both worlds for players and their wives and/or significant others. We play, they play, and someone else does the cooking and cleaning!

I know that some cruise lines offer package trips to groups, but don't know much else about it. Perhaps someone out there does know (got a travel agent in the woodpile?) and could fill us in. How far in advanced would we need to plan for something like this? But more importantly, how many of you would be interested in going?

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Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 29 Oct 2003 1:21 pm

David....
If I could squeeze it in, so to speak, I think it is a great idea. Meriul always says it is a great experience, and I have never been on a cruise. We must have worn poor Vanetta out last week!

I will be emailing those pictures I promised, as soon as I download to my 'puter.

See Ya....

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Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 29 Oct 2003 2:19 pm

I played on an "inside passage" Alaskan cruse back in the mid 80's. You might want to set up the "Jam's" for when the ship is in port because if the floor is pitching and rolling...so is you steel! If your moving up the neck and the changer end of you guitar is raising up, you get there sooner than you think and vise versa. Still not as bad as the singers had it with the mike's moving away from them only to come back and wack'em in the mouth on the other side of the swell! (head-set mikes were not around yet)
JE:-)>

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 29 Oct 2003 5:20 pm

We did two cruises in the late 90's and played while at sea. It was different to say the least. I think steelers and keyboard players have an advantage because we sit. I did see some very strange line dances though.
On one trip Janie Fricke was singing as the ship rocked so she finished the song holding the mike stand. After that song she broke out laughing because her next song was "Please Help me I'm Falling".
I would go on cruise for a steel jam if scheduling permits.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 29 Oct 2003 5:28 pm

hey david,
how 'bout a motorcycle weekend where we all ride to some beautiful mountain hideaway...the women can do all the packing, cooking, and drive the vans with our steels and amps in 'em?

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 29 Oct 2003 6:16 pm

Hi Chris,
Damm, just kinda did that, just didn't take the bike, that's why my girlfriend wants to do the ship thing, she and some of the other wifes came up with a hell of idea, I will have her post it here tomarrow, it's too much....but I do like your idea, i figure I take her on the Steel Cruise, she should be up to the Harley Steel Jam...

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Dr. Hugh Jeffreys · Post by **Dr. Hugh Jeffreys** » 29 Oct 2003 6:59 pm

We would probably do it. We've been on 4 cruises--3 within the last 10 months. I think we're addicted. That's where some of the best jazz is! I have a lot of friends honking on the liners. HJ

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 29 Oct 2003 7:45 pm

Sounds like fun! I used to play on some cruise ships and I can tell you it would be nice to actually get to mingle with the other passengers! (it aint really like the "Love Boat" on them things) If you don't want your gals to put on a mandatory 10 Lbs though, you might wanna re-consider the bike run.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 29 Oct 2003 7:45 pm

Hey David,
Ray Jenkins has a row boat and a french harp,
whata ya say? no,dont say it here.
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David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 29 Oct 2003 8:42 pm

O Fred, you Little

well you now what I'm saying !! we really need to bring Ray on this cruise, I have plans for him,

So far it looks like just one guy wants to go, the Dr, I see a lot of players been on the ship working, this would be a steel jam on the sea...

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 29 Oct 2003 9:06 pm

I'm IN!!!

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 29 Oct 2003 9:45 pm

This is a great idea. I have been on two cruises this year, and I am addicted. However, I search the inter-net and find cheapies for less than $500.00. Just did that on a 7 day cruise to the Eastern Carribean. I have found that most of the "special interest" cruises are much more money. If the price is right, count me in! If somebody wants to put it together, you should get a free cruise out of it because typically if you can book 15 rooms or so, you go for free.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 29 Oct 2003 11:44 pm

I like the part I go free!!!!
Ricky, start packing !!!!!!

Ricky Littleton · Post by **Ricky Littleton** » 30 Oct 2003 12:21 am

I'm packing already!!!

Ricky

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Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 30 Oct 2003 9:23 am

I vote for the Harley trip...

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Walter Hamlin · Post by **Walter Hamlin** » 30 Oct 2003 9:40 am

Went on an Alaskan cruise this summer, heard some good music and I'm ready for another one. My wife is almost ready to pack again.
Walter

Glenn Suchan · Post by **Glenn Suchan** » 30 Oct 2003 11:11 am

The Kevin Fowler Band played a cruise two weeks after 9/11. I'm sure security ain't as crazy these days as it was at that time. (Talk about waitin' in long lines for ever....) But one thing hasn't changed. Luggin' all your steel gear and clothes, etc. on the boat. They ain't no porters gonna tote all that stuff. You gotta haul it yo'seff!!

Actually, the cruise is o.k. if you accept the fact that the cruise is the main deal. Not the ports of call. I liked it o.k. but after a few days I was itchin' to go somewheres besides the "top deck"

Keep on pickin'!
Glenn[This message was edited by Glenn Suchan on 30 October 2003 at 11:13 AM.]

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 30 Oct 2003 12:56 pm

Our one and only cruise was this past summer in Alaska and we're ready to go again.

All this stuff about steel guitars will be our little secret.

We went in mid July and experienced waters as calm as a small lake throughout the cruise.

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Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 30 Oct 2003 1:19 pm

I think the boat is already overloaded!

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 30 Oct 2003 1:39 pm

( sound of seagulls, wind spraying etc...) Break to Rear upper deck near the shuffleboard area...

DW: "So, Eric, what do you really think of Sierras?"

Reece: " Yeah, and that Red Baron you had, how do you think it REALLY stacked up the the MavericK?

Eric: "Hey guys, it's getting a little cold out here and I've got to get back in, besides it's kinda slippery out here....."

b0b: "Whatsamatter Eric, forget your "deck shoes?.."

Eric: "No guys, I just gotta get in there with Ray and Bobbe, I left my amp on..... HEY!! What the H......."

( scrambling sounds....... long silence... splash..}

Reese: "Now, you go in and get Ray, Dave and I'll get Bobbe. I'll tell him I want to be friends with him again.."

b0b: "Yeah and I'll get Petey and Wayne to give us a hand..."

( ...sound of 17 steel guitars playing Crazy Arms gets louder.....)

Yeah, I think it'd be a great idea. Maybe Mr Bell could look into a Lake Superior trip in Mid November...

EJL

Mike Meese · Post by **Mike Meese** » 30 Oct 2003 1:45 pm

My wife and I have talked about how neat a "steel cruise" would be. We'd be intested depending on the cost.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 30 Oct 2003 1:47 pm

A guy I play with(for?) occasionally, told me this joke...
Q: What do you throw a drowning steel player?...
A: His other amp!

Ohhhh, Won't you let me take you on a, Sea Cruise!

Danny Naccarato · Post by **Danny Naccarato** » 30 Oct 2003 2:47 pm

Hey Ben, I was on that show with Janie. It was a crack-up. I wasn't sure our guitar player was gonna make it. The show was on our 2nd day and he started getting seasick that morning. The sea was fairly clam until our show in the evening. He lost it right after......Fun memories!!!

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 31 Oct 2003 7:49 am

I would go but that guy that's always wearing that crash helment would probaly throw me overboard,completly miss my rowboat and get sea water in my harmonica.By the way David I found your comb ,it looks like this \_________/

Ray

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David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 31 Oct 2003 9:09 am

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