Cruise To The Edge
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Topic: Cruise To The Edge
Posted By: Stool Man
Subject: Cruise To The Edge
Date Posted: April 18 2013 at 09:57
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I just found this review online by someone who was on the ship that did the Cruise To The Edge event. http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=217797" rel="nofollow - http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=217797
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: April 18 2013 at 10:06
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: April 18 2013 at 15:59
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He clearly states the problems. Unfortunate that this man's family, and probably others, had an awful time at some cruise hosting. I'd love to hear about the performance, not really though. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: April 18 2013 at 19:17
| Well, he shouldn't have gone to Cruise to the Edge if he didn't want to hear a lot of prog rock. But for what he said, he might not have known, as well as many other people... I guess the organicers should have made it perfectly clear to anyone going on board to what kind of cruise they were getting into. |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: April 18 2013 at 22:38
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Apparently those who were not part of Cruise To The Edge did not have any idea that CTTE was taking place. As much as I personally enjoyed CTTE, its certainly very understandable how the "regular" cruise-goers were disappointed. I can't blame them at all. I was told (so take it for what its worth!) that the previous two cruises, Monsters Of Rock and Moody Blues Cruise, were exclusive and did not have any "regular" cruise-goers. Which makes more sense. Its not clear to me if they intentionally limited the number of CTTE passengers, or if they simply did not get enough so had to open it to regular cruisers. They did announce next years CTTE. Will be interesting to see how they react to this years situation. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: April 19 2013 at 12:33
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I first saw this on the Progresive Ears site. I feel sorry for the ordinary punters. They would never have signed up for this if they had known it was a rock festival, and cruises do not come cheap. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Evolver
Date Posted: April 19 2013 at 14:39
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If I went on a cruise and found out after embarking that the ship was hosting a country music festival that took over the entertainment venues, I'd be very pissed off. ------------- Trust me. I know what I'm doing. |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: April 19 2013 at 18:28
| If I went on a cruise and found out that the ship was hosting a festival of Reggaeton, Salsa, Cumbia, Banda, etc, I would jump off the board. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: April 19 2013 at 23:55
....I was clearly making a joke. If I showed up on a cruise & found a musical experience, I'd be delighted! My step-daughter's first concert was Moody Blues (featuring Patrick Moraz), about 1988, she loved it! Good thing they didn't end up on a Scandinavian death-metal cruise instead of Cruise to The Edge! |
Horizons wrote:Posted By: maani
Date Posted: April 20 2013 at 16:07
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Actually, i just attended the U.K. concert in NYC, and two of my tablemates were on that Cruise (as well as many others in attendance at the concert, some of whom I spoke with). And although all of those I spoke with agreed that the company should not have booked ANY families, and that there were some "kinks" in the overall experience, they were all VERY happy that they were there, and got to see all the groups, as well as meet most of them. I hear that there were alot of quasi-impromptu performances in addition to the scheduled ones, both solo (e.g. Geoff Downes playing one night in one of the lounges) and other (Wetton and Hackett doing some "unplugged" stuff).
According to one of the people who went, the Cruise is being done again next April (instead of March; better seas), and the company has promised to devote the entire ship to the Cruise to the Edge, with no others allowed aboard. I am seriously thinking of going this time.
Peace.
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Posted By: Kosmos
Date Posted: April 28 2013 at 11:20
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Cruise To The Edge (A personal observation in several movements ... well this prog!) Intro Not to be confused with Snooze To The Edge which took place on the same ship the previous week with The Moody Blues et al or Booze To The Edge (Monsters of Rock) the week before that. There have been commentaries (some in great detail like Notes From The Edge on Facebook) about Cruise To The Edge so this is my shorter personal non VIP experience of the event. Who would have thought back in the 70's that prog fans would be travelling on cruise ships listening to their favourite bands now well into their 60's and beyond? Not me that's for sure. With tickets around $2000 a pop it wasn't cheap. Adding on flights from the UK and hotels in Fort Lauderdale paying off the mortgage has been delayed for a year. People on the CTTE package were in general of a certain age including us! It had the feel of a festival on water with schedules that changed daily, different stages and Storyteller sessions (a band members Q&A) plus art exhibitions by the one and only Roger Dean (who was on board selling pictures and prints some with price tags out of my reach), Carl Palmer and Armondo Gallo. We set sail on Monday the 25 March from Port Everglades returning there via Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica on Saturday the 30th. I was accompanied by my wife which gave her the chance to release her inner groupie. We did not pay extra for the VIP package which included meet and greets with the band etc. I love the music but mingling with celebs is not for me though I appreciate others like to get up close and personal. I noticed a few of the band members from time to time on and off the ship. Most seemed approachable and were happy to chat to fans. My wife is a huge Genesis fan and was thrilled to have her photo taken with Steve Hackett. Steve came across as a really nice guy. He displayed great patience when I overheard one fan ask him about the hidden meaning of the lyrics on Can you tell me where my country lies? said the unifaun to his true love's eyes. Hmmm. Most fans don't get to meet the artists and nice idea that it is I find myself reminded of Peter Hammill Energy Vampires "I've got every one of your records man, doesn't that mean that I own you". I guess some people think spending this sort of money entitles you. Most were restrained but one or two obsessives couldn't help themselves. The Boat The MSC Poesia. A real let down. Food and service below par. In fact the second best cruise ship I have been on. I have only been on two. Italian owned so with Costa Concordia fresh in the mind I made sure I knew where the lifeboats were. The first shock was the discovery only half the people on board were part of the Cruise To The Edge package. The rest were non prog people ... in the main Hispanic (including kids ... lots of them) on some sort of spring break discount package. We heard a few complaints from the non progsters (in fact a highly critical comment from the Ship's website has been posted in this thread – in my opinion this was an exaggeration albeit from a different perspective). The complainant forgot to mention their kids travelled for free, hogged all the swimming pools and paid a fraction of what CTTE folks had to fork out. There were times when I hoped CSI Miami's Horatio Caine might be on board but I saw no trouble between the groups except a few well chosen expletives about the volume when Zebra were on. They were probably right about that. Not ideal and whilst overall the organisers did a decent job this needs to be looked at as another Cruise To The Edge in 2014 is planned. Weather. Disappointing .... cloudy with some rain. One notable downpour brought Nektar's pool deck performance to a sudden halt after 30 minutes. A shame as they were getting into a groove. Nektar were jinxed as their first performance was cancelled due to technical difficulties. The Main Theatre (The Carlo Felice) was an all seater. It was wonderful with with excellent acoustics. It was noticeable at most of the gigs that musicians from other bands had to come to watch. We found ourselves to be one of the few English who had made the trip. Americans were in an obvious significant majority and in general more demonstrative, enthusiastic and louder than reserved British audiences. The cultural differences were not a shock but I was mildly irritated by the yahoos and whistling during quieter moments or at the beginning of a song. For example the intro to And You and I and the false ending to Awaken. I didn't let it spoil my enjoyment too much. The only time I almost lost it was when one lady sitting next to us talked and laughed almost constantly with her friend and at one point decided to dance in front of my wife. My wife told her firmly we had come to see Yes not her. She sat down. We were not alone in our annoyance. How can you dance to Siberian Khatru? This was an exception. We met many delightful people on board including a charming couple from New Jersey. His knowledge of Genesis dwarfed mine. There was only one thing I could beat him on. I had seen the original line up with Phillips and Mayhew. We also had a trio of Danes as our dinner partners who were clearly big Genesis fans since one had a giant plastic flower in his jacket lapel with a picture of Peter Gabriel in the middle. Best T Shirt seen on the cruise. A green one worn by a lady which said on the front "It's been a long long time" and on the back "Hasn't it" Having seen all of the major groups in the past with their original line ups it struck me on several occasions what I would give to see them now as they once were. Well we can all dream. Disclaimer The set lists are from what I can remember and may not be 100% accurate. The Gigs We went to most but not all performances. Day One Pool Deck Zebra had me running for the bar. Very loud and their brand of Hard Rock is not my cup of tea. Main Theatre Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited Steve Hackett guitars Nad Sylvan vocals Roger King keyboards Lee Pomeroy bass Gary O'Toole drums Phenomenal performance. Steve Hackett is a class act and was the undoubted star of the whole Cruise. Special mention for Nad Sylvan from Agents of Mercy on vocals who was quite brilliant but the whole band were on form. Watcher of the Skies ( the ship's engines started as we left port which was quite a thrill), Dancing with the moonlit Knight, Fly on a windshield, Broadway Melody, Cuckoo Cocoon, Chamber of 32 Doors, I Know What I Like, The Musical Box, Supper's Ready (full version) Main Theatre Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy guitar Paul Bielatowicz bass Simon Fitzpatrick drums etc. Carl Palmer The Barbarian, Carmina Burana, Bach's Fugue in D Minor, Knife-Edge, America, Pictures at an Exhibition, “Prelude to and afternoon with a Faun,” Bohemian Rhapsody (bass solo), Encore Fanfare for the Common Man Excellent musicianship which could not be faulted but the set did not quite work for me. In my opinion a vocalist would have helped. Inevitable comparisons with Greg Lake perhaps but as Steve Hackett demonstrated you can deliver if you have the right person. Carl was brilliant as usual and the 2 young guitarists were breathtaking. They coped well with material designed to have a keyboard in the line up. Pool Deck Nektar cancelled due to "technical difficulties" Day Two Main Theatre Ambrosia A pleasant MORish Prog set. They played a great version of a personal favourite Time waits for No One from their first album in 1975. Pool Deck IO Earth I only caught some of their set but what I heard was impressive. They could go far. Main Theatre Yes Jon Davison vocals Steve Howe guitars Chris Squire Bass Alan White Drums Geoff Downes keyboards Both albums in track order Close to the Edge, Going For The One, Encore Starship Trooper A tame set (not helped by the ship moving around in rougher waters cue Topographic Oceans). Steve Howe had difficulty with his slide guitar literally sliding as the ship rolled. He was not a happy bunny. Standouts - the excellent performance of one of my favourite tracks Awaken (complete with bits of paper swirling around at the climax) with special mention of the rarely performed and gorgeous Turn Of The Century delivered well by the new singer (a genuine Jon Anderson clone) Jon Davison. Day Three Grand Cayman excursion today. Highlight for me. Being on the same tender with Chris Squire and Jon Davison on our way back to the ship from a day in Grand Cayman when it hit a reef. We made it safely back to the boat. Storyteller session with Steve Hackett in the Bar. Interesting. Steve played two classical pieces on nylon string guitar. He mentioned he was still available for a Genesis reunion but did not appear to be confident it would happen hence Genesis Revisited. Chris Squire joined Steve on stage for 10 minutes of chat. We decided to give Carl Palmer's second set a miss. Main Theatre Yes Both albums in track order Close to the Edge and The Yes Album, Encore Roundabout Much tighter the second night. Shame they played Close to The Edge again much as I love the album. I was worried it may be a repeat of the previous night but fortunately it was not. Jon Davison is rather good and better than Benoit though his hand gestures are a little strange. He performed admirably. Small niggles. Geoff Downes. I am not a fan however with his keyboards mixed down to a whisper while Chris Squire had his bass twice the volume of the rest of the band (Why? I think we know the answer) he did not have much of a chance. Pool Deck Glass Hammer cancelled too windy Day Four Jamaica excursion today - very damp Main Theatre Glass Hammer A pleasant if unmemorable set. They missed Jon Davison! Pool Deck Nektar A few songs in the heavens opened. People dived for cover from the torrential rain as their set ended abruptly. Main Theatre UK Alex Machacek lead guitar John Wetton bass Terry Bozio drums (loads though my friend from NJ informs me it is a fraction of his usual kit)) Eddie Jobson keyboards and violin In The Dead of Night / By The Light of Day, Nevermore, Thirty Years, Carrying No Cross, Drum Solo, Electric Violin/Keyboard Solo, Alaska / Night After Night, Caesar's Palace Blues, Forever Until Sunday , Rendezvous 6:02, The Only Thing She Needs Aside from the solos Terry Bozio ... , he kept going and going and going. Amazing aggressive and highly talented but I have heard enough drum solos to last a lifetime and Eddie Jobson and his electric violin ... I mean a transparent green violin wow how much did that cost? It was agreat set and one I thoroughly enjoyed. I have loved John Wetton's voice since Larks Tongues (well he did not get much of a chance in Family). Unlike many singers of his generation he still has it. Jobson was also great. Day 5 Main Theatre Yes (Storytellers session) A censored Q&A session (all questions in writing) to avoid awkward questions about you know who. I found it rather mundane. Highlights - Steve Howe's hissy fit at people recording the session on camera. So precious. Steve and Jon played out the session with Leaves of Green, then just Steve with a delightful Mood For A Day. Pool Deck Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited Dance on a volcano, Entangled, Firth Of Fifth, Eleventh Earl Of Mar, In That Quiet Earth, Afterglow (with John Wetton on vocals), Watcher Of The Skies, Los Endos, Encore I Know What I Like I have been to hundreds of gigs over the past 45 years and I have to say this would be in my top 5. The environment helped. Blue skies emerging at last. Last gig of the cruise. But to be only a matter of feet away from the stage and to see and hear Steve Hackett in full flow was magical. The crowd were fantastic. You would not get this reaction in England. The crowd pop when Wetton came out was huge. By a country mile this was THE highlight of the cruise. I could sense Steve Hackett feeding on the energy and for a guy I saw way back in the early 70's who barely moved from his seat hidden behind his beard and glasses his enjoyment was there for all to see. Awesome. A real privilege to be there. We have tickets for the Royal Albert Hall gig later this year. I can't wait. Summary This was the experience of a lifetime, very surreal and one I will always remember. So many highlights but Steve Hackett was the star for me. Postscript Would I recommend? Most definitely if you can afford it. Don't let a 9 hour flight from Heathrow to Miami put you off. We are waiting to see what the line up will be, the ship and the destination before we decide if we will go. ------------- But laughing in my courtyard play the pranksters of my youth |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: April 28 2013 at 15:00
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Great overview/review! You are so right about the Steve Hackett performances. So amazing! You should have caught all of both IO Earth performances. They were my second favorite next to Hackett. Interesting comments on the Yes Q&A. I missed it in order to see (I think) the only full Netkar set, where they played all of Remember the Future. Guess I didn't miss much after all! I still need to put together all my thoughts on the cruise. Dunno if I will ever get to it. Glad to see someone else from PA was there. BTW, info about CTTE 2014 is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/145295068976342/" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/events/145295068976342/ . Looks like it will still be an MSC cruise, this time on the MSC Divina, or at least that's the rumor. Though I have my doubts about them filling the ship with just CTTE cruisers (4000 passengers??). Also will be leaving from Port Miami instead of Port Everglades. Will I go again? Not sure. Definitely won't decide until the lineup (or at least most of it) is released. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Starless
Date Posted: May 13 2013 at 03:58
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What a dreadful idea! Still, if the gullible want to be parted from their wallets, who am I to stop them? Feel really sorry for the non-proggers on board. If it's true they had no prior warning they should sue.
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: May 26 2013 at 15:37
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I was not successful embedding this video, but here is the final song of IO Earth at the CTTE Pool Stage. http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=513619355362966" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=513619355362966 I "star" in it, sitting to the left of the pool under the left-most umbrella thingy, and later (at 5:04) standing up and moving over to the next umbrella thingy and headbanging like a doofus. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: May 29 2013 at 09:04
No - embedding non-YouTube videos doesn't have a very high success rate on here I'm afraid, Frank (about 0% from my own experience!  ).There are absolutely loads of clips from this event on YouTube though, including this one of most (if not all) of the IOEarth performance from 27th March: Wish I'd been there...  Edit: This concert was all the more remarkable since Linda Odinsen jumped into the breach when, due to personal and health reasons, Claire Malin was unable to perform at several recent IOEarth gigs, & they
thought that their 'Cruise To The Edge' concert was going to have to be cancelled altogether too...Yet, with only a
4 hour rehearsal, she fitted into IOEarth straight
away and performed admirably at the gig, as can be seen and heard above. Claire has since officially left the band, and Linda has been named as IOEarth's
new vocalist. http://www.ioearth.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.ioearth.com/
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: May 29 2013 at 20:48
IOEarth was actually, next to Hackett, the band I was most looking forward to. And they did not disappoint! ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Gooner
Date Posted: July 19 2013 at 23:57
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Line-up for Cruise To The Edge 2014 announced today:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/p480x480/1004613_628781963812330_2131989490_n.jpg Not so sure about Queensryche on the bill since it's not the 'ryche without Geoff Tate and Chris DeGarmo. Aggressive promoters must've got to them before a sober second thought said "ya don't!" Ah well...looks like it's earplugs, nails on a black board and a bottle of cheap scotch for that gig. I hope they didn't pay much for the faux 'ryche. Surprised they didn't get Deep Purple or Barclay James Harvest. I'm still going, though. |
Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: July 20 2013 at 01:43
| Looks like about half the same bands as this years lineup. If I had the money I would go. It sounds like most of the prog fans who went had a blast. Hopefully the situation that was mentioned in the article will be corrected and it will be attended only by those into the music. I suppose it will be inevitable that some wives or girlfriends will be tagging along though. ;) |
Posted By: jojorazor
Date Posted: January 09 2014 at 17:18
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2014 This cruise is also having jams every night and if you’re a musician you can sign up to play. Just think… playing just about any prog song that you can dream up!https://www.facebook.com/groups/579934965378361/" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/groups/579934965378361/ http://1nationunderprog.com/master_list.html
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Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: January 09 2014 at 21:17
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^ Only the elite could afford this trip. I am so envious of this cruise!!!!
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: January 09 2014 at 21:36
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I could never go on a cruise, myself. Too crowded, commercialized, and dirty, from what I can tell. While it would be amazing too have so many awesome bands in one place, I would much rather do something like the RIO concert in Paris or the various prog festivals like RosFest for a vacation involving prog.
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: January 10 2014 at 00:39
I went last year. It was crowded, but not horribly so (and I hate crowds). It was not at all dirty (why would it be?). And commercialized? Not really. This is PROG, after all!
 This is not to say that the cruise part itself was all that great; it was mediocre. But the bands made up for it! Even if most of the performances were not, shall we say, "professional grade". In any case I do not regret going. Seeing Steve Hackett and discovering IOEarth alone made it worth it. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: January 10 2014 at 09:04
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I wish I could go....I think it would be pretty cool. I also hear there is opportunity to meet the bands on a more casual basis around the pool or just lounging around....talking music, would be cool to have that opportunity. I mean you can't stay locked in your cabin the whole time! -------------   
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Posted By: proglover2014
Date Posted: April 09 2014 at 16:11
 I almost went on the "Cruise to the Edge" trip. I am so glad I didn't!!!!! Why do people need to bring their little kids on a cruise? What kind of monsters will these kids turn into when they grow up! Cruises are for adults. If I spend big bucks to go on a vacation I don't want to have to put up with other people's kids pissing in the pool, screaming, and generally being a pain in my backside.  .Thanks for the tip dude! |
Posted By: Gooner
Date Posted: April 13 2014 at 11:17
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Highlights by word of mouth for 2014 were: Asturius (Electric Asturias) Moon Safari Lifesigns Three Friends(Gentle Giant) SAGA Sound Of Contact (Simon Collins) Soft Machine Legacy Stick Men ...and Stick Men w/ special guest Eddie Jobson on "Red" and "Larks Tongues in Aspic Parts 1 & 2" I mean...where else are you going to see Stick Men with Eddie Jobson? They should seriously make that stick for a tour. It was received very well. Where else are you going to see Phil Collins's son Simon on stage with Steve Hackett on Supper's Ready as well as John Wetton? Yes...is already established...but of course...were great. Steve Hakcett and UK as well. I didn't see Strawbs but now kicking myself. I thought it was the acoustic version...but later found out John Hawken was on-board playing keys. My bad.  Queensryche was very good if you like that sort of thing...even without Geoff Tate. I was impressed. Seems they have a second wind in them with Todd on vocals. Great cruise all around, lots of food and kindred spirits. Artists seem to enjoy themselves talking to fans or, at least...keeping a stiff upper lip and tolerating it. All depended on how one conducted oneself. I recommend the cruise for anyone at least once. I will likely go back (all depending if they mix up the line-up again).
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Posted By: woofer720
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 20:58
| The 2014 Cruise To The Edge was the BEST holiday I have ever been on! Bar none! Everyone on the MSC Divina was all about the music;; no-one barely left the ship at ports of call! All bands were fantastic. The 'prog rock jam' from midnight till 3am had various featured artists playing with cover bands! A holiday I'll never forget and will be on EVERY year! |
Posted By: woofer720
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 21:01
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SOC was fantastic!
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Posted By: woofer720
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 21:04
| No kids pissing in the pool; 40-50 something adults who all loved the same music! Been on a lot of holidays, this ranks on top! |
Posted By: woofer720
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 21:06
| Had Van der Graaf t on first night! |
Posted By: woofer720
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 21:07
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Well, you missed a great holiday!
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Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 23:01
^ Happy for you mate! ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: stewartjames008
Date Posted: August 05 2014 at 11:25
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Amazing Rock Groups has welldone Performance. Keep it Up! ------------- Spam |
Posted By: Michael678
Date Posted: August 05 2014 at 15:58
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there was also the after hours prog jam after all of the concerts (of the cruise or that day, idk which) that i really liked. i wonder if anyone here was a part of that. ------------- Progrockdude |
Posted By: PJ20
Date Posted: August 24 2014 at 08:25
If they played good prog music .. then that would be an ideal cruise trip |
Posted By: Michael678
Date Posted: August 24 2014 at 09:31
what's that supposed to mean?? ------------- Progrockdude |
Posted By: NutterAlert
Date Posted: August 28 2014 at 12:02
Really??? Not the best setting for them. VdGG would be at their best at sea in a force 9 gale across the Bay of Biscay with PH in full flow articulating the challenges of lighthouse keepers.
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Posted By: Intruder
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 13:34
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So you live....at the....bottom of the sea.... VdGG on a cruise - the whole concept does my head in. ------------- I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there..... |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: January 26 2015 at 18:17
| New to this forum. I'm considering Cruise to the Edge 2015. My husband and I are big progrock fans, but not cruise fans. Are there any cruise haters out there who felt the experience was worthwhile? I'd like to hear some opinions. |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: January 26 2015 at 22:16
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What it is you hate about cruises? I was a cruise virgin when I went, so I can't compare. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Michael678
Date Posted: January 27 2015 at 07:04
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can't believe that Yes moved it all the way to this November, and i don't f**king know why that is! what about it made it moved all the way there, and why do we have longer than usual for it to come?!?!?!?!?! *grunts* ------------- Progrockdude |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: January 27 2015 at 07:38
| I don't care for lots of people crowded into small spaces, which pretty much defines every cruise experience I have ever heard about. On the other hand, I would like to see the bands. So I guess my question is, how claustrophobic was it? Another issue I had was in a review I read, which stated that although every band plays twice, you can only see them once. Is that true? |
Posted By: Walton Street
Date Posted: January 27 2015 at 08:07
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ive never heard of this before - googled it - sounds like a blast ------------- "I know one thing: that I know nothing" - SpongeBob Socrates |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: January 27 2015 at 11:29
if not for the cruise ship aspect of it ... f-that. I've seen and read the horror stories. My idea of a vacation is NOT sh*tting over the side of a stricken boat.. alongside.. love him as I do.. someone like Chris Squire as our dead boat drifts aimlessly in the great blue ocean.I'll stick to getting blasted with up and coming muso's at local dives and land-bound prog festivals. Thank you very much. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: January 27 2015 at 22:50
------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: January 28 2015 at 07:37
Thanks, Infocat. I was hoping someone who'd been on the cruise could dispell that rumour.  Are you thinking of going on the 2015 one?
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Posted By: tamijo
Date Posted: January 28 2015 at 07:55
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The Proggers Bourgeoisie,
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: January 28 2015 at 23:52
------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 13:27
That it feels like listening to "Stairway to Heaven" for the 1,474th time? ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |