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Stephen Pearcy was looking sharp again at his Pool show in top to toe black leather emblazoned with ‘Break Your Heart’. It is such a buzz to see yet more of my favourite rock songs ‘You’re In Love’ and ‘Round and Round’, to name but two, still being played superbly live. Someone has turned up in a giant inflatable lady costume with truly enormous breasts. Stephen christened him ‘two tits’ and the crowd appropriately … well …titter.
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Vacationers can amp up the adrenaline on the Dragon’s Tail Coaster, a thrilling 30-mile-per-hour ride with incredible views of the island. For more action, adventurous passengers may choose to strap on a helmet and harness and soar 500-feet down on the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line, the world’s longest zip line over water. Plus, official cruise host Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM) will be moderating Q&A’s and activities specifically designed to bring the party up a notch.
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This is the second year in a row that I took the time to catch the entirety of their Pool Stage show. Maybe it’s the combination of throwing down a cold beer on a hot, bright day with friends while watching them rock out, or maybe I’m a closet fan and I just haven’t come out yet. Either way, for me, they’re outdoor show is a can’t miss. The ship is in Haiti, but I don’t get off the boat, I have visited Labadee when the cruise came here before and Reckless Love are playing their first show in studio B after being rescheduled from the Pool stage due to bad weather.
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The set didn’t let up at all and culminated in a finale that had a ton of cruisers joining the band on stage to slug down some Jaeger. The public on-sale kicks off today (6/30), with cabins starting at $1,699.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement). For more info and booking, visit MonstersOfRockCruise.com and follow @MonstersOfRockCruise on Facebook and Instagram, and @MonstersCruise on Twitter.
Jimmy the drummer has totally cut off all his hair, from down to his ass to a crew cut. He is totally getting away with being in the wind as a result. A totally enjoyable set includes one of my favourite rock songs ever ’It’s Not Love’. On my way to the Hardcore Superstar Q and A I see Davy Vain by the lift, he is friendly and relaxed. It is surreal to see so many famous faces everywhere you go.
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I finish my painting and leave a bit early to make the Chris Holmes photo experience. With a myriad of events, activities, and music to keep fans entertained day and night, MORC ’23 promises to be a fantasy camp, personal paradise, and the vacation of a lifetime for hard-rockin’ music enthusiasts. With a myriad of events, activities, and music to keep fans entertained day and night, MORC ’23 promises to be a fantasy camp, personal paradise, and the vacation of a lifetime for hard-rockin’ music enthusiasts.
After being tired for the last two evenings I am starting to get used to being on American time and am getting my second wind. Whilst they did not tell us they were planning to retire they did make reference to Jimmy’s health and some issues Steve has been having. He actually looks very well you would never know he had been ill to look at him. I hot foot it to Vandenberg, but they were having technical difficulties, so with the delay I have to get to see Autograph in the Star Lounge, but on the way I see Nuno Bettencourt and get a selfie, everything happens for a reason! Jimi Bell is now established as their guitar player.
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I manage to catch Hardcore Superstar in the theatre. Jocke was tireless in running around and keeping the energy high on the stage and the crowd were putty in their hands. Original drummer Adde was not there having been unable to make the Cruise. Jason Price founded the mighty Icon Vs. Icon more than a decade ago.
The ship, Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, will set sail April 29th from Port Canaveral, Florida, and make stops at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and the Private Isle of Labadee before returning to the Florida port on May 4th. With a theme of “They Came From Outer Space,” the boat ride will feature performances from more than 35 acts. Departing from Miami on February 9, the themed cruise will take place on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas and sail on a five-day/five-night itinerary scheduled to return to Florida on February 14.
They dedicate the show to Randy Rand who is not present having sadly passed a year or so ago. Boarding the ship check, Internet arranged check, hand luggage dropped off, I jump right in with a concert from Vain who did everything he could to engage the audience. Unfortunately some people are still getting on the ship, but he does not let that spoil a thing for those that make it.
I make it to the Lee Aaron photo experience and it is lovely to see her looking stunning in a red leather jacket. I manage to shoot the Chris Holmes show on the Pool Stage. They deliver impressive versions of WASP classics like ‘Love Machine’ but I cannot stay out for the whole set. Bassist Lex Gifford was forced to rip the sleeves off one of his favourite shirts to avoid sunstroke and, as he did not have an alternative to jeans, he was nearly fainting (he didn’t in the end). At this point I haven’t really eaten much for 24 hours, I always lose weight on the cruise!! I hot foot it to see Spike who dedicated ‘Have A Drink’ to Guy Bailey who recently passed.
As soon as Jocke hit the stage with stomping feet, pumping fists and a snarl fit for an insane asylum, it was on! A sleepy crowd that had waited “mostly” patiently for this late starting show were immediately shocked back into life. What a voice this dude has, hitting every ridiculous, sleaze-laden screech.
Extreme, Ace Frehley, Queensrÿche & more playing 2024 Monsters of Rock cruise - Rock 107
Extreme, Ace Frehley, Queensrÿche & more playing 2024 Monsters of Rock cruise.
Posted: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]
Joining top acts like Alice Cooper, Queensryche and Skid Row will be Cinderella's Tom Keifer, L.A. Guns, Kix, Winger, Great White, Loudness, Vixen and more, totaling over 35 artists. Chris Holmes did his second set inside and I manage to stay for it all including stuff from his solo material, but mainly WASP’s greatest songs. Apparently some of his young band have been caning the alcohol on the cruise and are really hung over, but props to them you wouldn’t know and they did a great set.
The city offers a lively pier (known as the Malecon),colorful shops, and opulent homes from the 1800s. Whether you prefer to spend the day traveling 2,600 feet above sea level in a cable car or hike majestic trails — both options are available if you choose to visit Monte Isabel de Torres. As for the stops, Puerto Plata is nestled by the ocean with a mountainous backdrop. The city offers a lively pier (known as the Malecon), colorful shops and opulent homes from the 1800s. Get a full rundown of what's available to do at this location.
Paul Taylor from Winger joined as a special guest as apparently he was in high school with Davy, who knew that!! There were a few technical difficulties, but it was hit after hit from the first album and he gave the crowd what they wanted from first to last. Plush, Dan Reed Network, Little Angels (Reunion) or Wayward Sons or Toby Jepson solo, Magnum, Those Damn Crows, Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts, The Pat McManus Band (Former Mama’s Boys guitarist), The Struts, Metal Church and bring back Thunder. As for the probably no chance in hell bands… How about Halestorm, Alter Bridge and The Pretty Reckless. Among the acts playing the three-day event are Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Night Ranger, Extreme, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Stryper, Kix, Firehouse, and more. Donald Wood is TravelPulse’s senior news editor, bringing nearly 15 years of experience to the desk.
