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LYC: We got back from 2 back-to-back cruises on Thursday (11 days total) -- (edited)

Posted by JaxSean (aka JaxSean) Nov 22 '21, 11:32

We went out on The Rock Boat on the Norwegian Gem from November 7 - 12 (5 days), then stayed on the same boat for The Melissa Etheridge Cruise Nov 12 - 18 (6 days).

Everyone had to be Vaccinated, with proof of a negative PCR test within 96 hours of sailing, and another (rapid antigen) test during boarding process. I think that everyone (except one person) made it on board.

The GOOD:
- since everyone was vaxxed, it felt comfortable the first few days to be around other people without masks - though most of the venues were outside, there were 2 inside, 1 in a theater, that were a bit nerve-wracking to be inside with a lot of people. However, it wore off. Obviously, someone could have brought COVID on the ship with them, but it was the first time I've felt comfortable enough to be in large groups without masks.

- Lots of LIVE MUSIC. See list below.

- Had a great time with our friends, and our annual Rock Boat cruise is honestly the highlight of the year.

- Lots of fun and great to be disconnected from the internet for almost 2 weeks, save for a few stops.

The BAD:
- 12 days was too much for us old folk. We made it about 9 days before we really got super worn out. (Plus, free beer and buffet food for that long is not super healthy.)

- Some bands dropped out last minute when they tested positive, so that kind of sucked.

- While everyone was vaxxed and tested, people were allowed to get off in Jamaica (were required to wear masks getting off and in the terminal and all), but...were allowed to get back on. That seems like a big hole in our vax bubble where I don't know what other people did off the boat. (We got off but stayed in the port village and masked everywhere.)

Otherwise, a great time!

Bands seen over those days:
The Rock Boat:

.............Sunday
Sister Hazel
Joshua and the Holy Rollers
Kristian Bush
Mom Rock
Switchfoot
Night Without Cars
The Alternate Routes
Jon Tyler and his Virginia Choir
Mayday Parade
Swimming With Bears
Will Hoge
Billy Pilgrim
Vertical Horizon
The Blue Stones
.............Monday
Brandon and Justin of the Rocketboys
The New Respects
Joshua and the Holy Rollers
Phillip Michael Scales
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Bowling for Soup
RWB
Wilderness
Swimming With Bears
The Collection
Mayday Parade
Night Without Cars
.............Tuesday:
Night Without Cars
Bowling for Soup
Nick Fradiani
American Authors
Andrew + Jon
.............Wednesday:
The Trews
The Blue Stones
The Collection
Hazelween (Sister Hazel)
.............Thursday
Nick Fradiani
The Blue Stones
The Collection
Songwriters in the Round
American Authors
Animal Years
Dear Jack
Sister Hazel
TRB TRL

.............Friday
Melissa Etheridge
Cathy Richardson
Antigone Rising
Christie Lenee
..............Saturday
(Great Stirrup Cay Private Island)
Nancy Wilson
Sarah Potenza
Sarah Smith
..............Sunday
Acoustic Morning (Christie, Betsy Ade, Sarah Smith)
Brittney Spencer
HeyDreamer
Jackie Venson
Cellise
Shawn Colvin
Writers in the Round (Brittney Spencer, Jackie Venson, Sarah Potenza, Sonia Leigh)
Nancy Wilson (meh)
............Monday
KT Tunstall
Jackie Vernon
Celisse
Melissa Etheridge
Sonia Leigh Headbangers Ball
............Tuesday
KT Tunstall
Surfrajettes
Christie Lenee
Betsy Ade and the Well Known Strangers
Lindsay Ell
70s collaboration show
HeyDreamer
Sonia Leigh
.............Wednesday
Sleeeeeep in
Betsy Ade and the Well Known Strangers
KT Tunstall
Summer Hoop
Brittney Spencer

Responses:

did you like The Trews? -- nm - Beaker Nov 22, 12:34 1
- I didn't *dislike* them, just weren't my thing (there's only a handful I really didn't like). - JaxSean Nov 22, 12:54
There are actually bands on that list I would like to see, especially Sister Hazel, Vertical Horizon, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. -- nm - The Allfather Nov 22, 12:24 5
- I saw Vertical Horizon a long time ago, maybe 15 years? They opened for - Strongbad Nov 22, 12:35 1
  - probably closer to 18-20 -- nm - Strongbad Nov 22, 12:53
- They are one of the 9 but I have never checked out VH's other stuff. Any good? -- nm - Spawn Nov 22, 12:26 2
  - You're a God and Everything You Want are both A+ songs. -- nm - The Allfather Nov 22, 12:27 1
    - Oh, agreed. Just wondering what their other stuff is like. -- nm - Spawn Nov 22, 12:32
Seems like it would be a blast. Glad you had fun. I bet I'm the only one who's seen Cathy Richardson - zunk xometimes Nov 22, 12:10
What do the bands do when not performing? Do they mingle? Do they have their own deck? -- nm - Max Nov 22, 11:48 2
- at bluegrass jamborees/campouts there are jams happening all over, just wander around I would guess similar mix n match with stars and fans -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 22, 11:52
- Yes, and yes. - JaxSean Nov 22, 11:52
have you tested since you got back? just curious. good lineups. -- nm - amanda jeans Nov 22, 11:38 1
- No, not yet, but we're constantly monitoring for any signs. - JaxSean Nov 22, 11:42
Sidenote: new bands that impressed me: The Blue Stones, The Collection (7-piece band from NC), Jackie Venson (amazing guitar player), and KT Tunstall - JaxSean Nov 22, 11:37 6
- KT Tunstall ♪ ♡ ! ! -- nm - mud Nov 22, 11:55
- When an artist like KT is on the list multiple times, is she doing the same show each time or something completely new (or in between)? -- nm - pmb Nov 22, 11:45 2
  - Each artist/band usually plays 3 different times, so unless we liked them we'll only see 1. Usually they play somewhat the same set - JaxSean Nov 22, 11:50
  - PLAY FREEBIRD!!! - Spawn Nov 22, 11:46
- KT is one of the 9. - Spawn Nov 22, 11:38 1
  - .. accepting award in '06, says something sweet about Kate Bush! ..: -- (link) - mud Nov 22, 12:04 [youtube]
Nice. 9 of those I would see. -- nm - Spawn Nov 22, 11:36

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