BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE

 

What a difference a month makes.  Its beginning to feel a lot more like Winter instead of Fall.  I am sitting here in one of the dressing rooms backstage at the Lerner Theater in Elkhart, IN.  We arrived last evening and believe it or not it was snowing!  Definitely not ready for that!  The cruise is looking mighty nice right about now.  Only 106 days remain until we set sail.  If you are interested in joining us February 15-23, 2020 call and get yourself reserved.  It is almost SOLD OUT but a few cabins remain.  Any cabins remaining after November 15th will be returned to Royal Caribbean which means if you sign up after November 15th you will pay a higher cruise fare than that of our group rate.  So don't delay.  Call 740-438-0382 or sign up through the website at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com 

 

A friendly reminder to all those cruising with us in February.....Monday, November 4th we will be collecting that final payment for the cruise.  Just as we did in September, we will automatically charge the card we have on file for that final payment unless you wish to use another card in which case contact me a.s.a.p. so we can get that card changed in our system.  We will send out updated invoices reflecting the November payment so be sure and keep an eye on your mailbox.  And for those staying at the hotel the night before the cruise you will notice a balance on your invoice.  That balance will not be due until December 2.  Once that balance is collected your invoice will show a zero balance.

 

THE OFFICIAL T-SHIRT FOR 2020 D.O.R.R. CRUISE

In October we held our annual voting for the official color for our 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise. We would like to thank everyone who voted.  This year was extremely close among all the colors, but the color that received the most votes was 'Sea Green'.  

 

 

SAVE THE DATE!!

2021 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL CRUISE

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 6, 2021

 

 

We are very excited to announce that we have secured the date for the 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  Please mark you calendar for February 27 - March 6, 2021.  It will be a 7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise. 

Leave / Return from Los Angeles (Port Of San Pedro)

Port Of Call:

Cabo San LucasO

Mazatlan

Puerto Vallarta

 

Details and pricing will be available soon. I can say that we have many AMAZING new perks that I know many of you will be very excited about that we have not had in past cruises.  So stay tuned.  

 

OCTOBER TRAVELS

We had a light travel month this past month.  Our travels took us to The Villages, FL where Phil Dirt & The Dozers played The Savannah Center for a very enthusiastic crowd.  Below are just a few highlights of that evening.  

 

 

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH 

The video feature we chose for this month features one of our newer groups.  This group has cruised with us going on 3 years now and have become a crowd favorite.  They are phenomenal as you will see from this featured video.  If they are ever in your area be sure and check them out.  The group is Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'.  

 

 

 

We certainly hope you have enjoyed this issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Please leave us a comment and let us know how you are enjoying these updates.  If there is something you would like to see in future issues please drop us a line and let us know.  Also, if you have not signed up for our mailing list please visit our website at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com and enter your name.  Not only will you receive pertinent information regarding our cruises and travel, but you will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a cruise for two.  Who knows, it just could be you we announce as our next winner.

So until next time.....Bye!

 

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - OCTOBER 2019 ISSUE

Happy Fall Y'all!  It actually feels a bit more like summer here in Ohio this week.  Our temps have been in the low 90's with plenty of sunshine.  We will take it as long as we can because all to soon we will be dealing with all that white stuff falling from the sky blanketing the ground we walk on.  Instead of cute summer shoes we'll be wearing mukluks & boots.  Which brings me to an update on the Cruise.  Just a friendly reminder that on November 4, 2019 the next payment is due on the cruise, and just like September's payment, we will automatically charge the card you have on file with us.  If you wish to use a different form of payment just make sure to let us know that a few days prior to due date so we have time to change that in our system.  

Anyone still wishing to join us on our Decades Of Rock &Roll Cruise February 15 - 23, 2020 we still have a few spots open, but not many so be sure and contact us as soon as possible to secure your spot.  Don't be held captive by the snow and ice.  Join us and Do It The Caribbean Way.  (click on the link to hear the Song "Caribbean Way" written by Penny Greene, Molly Pauken; and John Schwab)

 

SEPTEMBER TRAVELS

September was a busy month of travel for Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise. We started the month off in the sweetest place on Earth  with Phil Dirt & The Dozers when they played in Hershey, PA.  They were the crowds favorite performing all those Vintage Rock & Roll hits of the 50's; 60's; and 70's.  Very fun and entertaining weekend, but the best part of the trip was the chocolate that we ate all weekend long.  Upon check in we were given a regular size chocolate bar, and if that wasn't enough,  in our backstage dressing rooms, well you guessed it, MORE Chocolate. But they heard no complaints from any of us. It truly is the sweetest place on earth.  If you are not a fan of chocolate then Hershey is definitely not the place to visit.

 

 

OUR TRAVELS THEN TOOK US.....

On a mini tour with Hotel California.  We started the tour in Marion, IL, and then went on to Bartlett, TN.  From there on to Terre Haute, IN, then St. Charles, IL, to MGM Casino in Northfield, OH, and then finished our tour in Hillsdale, MI.  The shows were all very successful and we met a lot of great people. Although its hard to choose from the photos, Here's just a few pictures of our travels and shows.  

 

FEATURED VIDEO FOR SEPTEMBER

 

Last month we introduced you to a new feature of our newsletter.  We had decided we would feature a video from one of our past cruises.  We had a lot of positive feedback from that so we decided to continue to do it.  So the video we chose for this month was originally made popular by Timi Yuro in 1961.  Tony Alfano did a stellar performance of this song on our 2014 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise earning him a standing ovation. 

 

 

 

We certainly hope you've enjoyed this issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. If you are enjoying this please leave us a comment.  If there is something you would like us to feature in the next issue please let us know that as well.  Lastly,  If you haven't signed up for our mailing list please go to our home page and sign up.  You will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a cruise for 2,  you will receive updates for future special events, and will also be one of the first to know when we release the dates for our 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  

Until next time.....bye

 

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE

So I don’t know about all of you, but we have started the count down to the  DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL CRUISE.  As of the date of this post we only have 157 days until we board the beautiful ‘Adventure Of The Seas’.  It can’t come quick enough for us.  We always look so forward to a Music Packed Week Of Rock & Roll Fun with all of you who have chosen to cruise with us.  

Everything here has been very busy. On September 9, 2019 we collected the 2nd deposit for the cruise.  As a courtesy to all our guests we automatically charged the card that was on file with us in order to take the worry out of  possibly missing any due date deadlines.   

We have mailed out physical mailings to those who are signed up to cruise with us in February 2020.  You should be receiving that mail soon.  I have included within that mailing a statement reflecting the recent payment.  PLEASE NOTE that at the bottom of the statement most of you will see “PAST DUE”.  Please disregard that.  No accounts are past due.  The way our program works will only allows for 30 day increments.  So if you signed up early in the year it will state you are past due when actually you are not.  So no Worries. Everyone is current and  all is well. 

The next payment will be due on November 4, 2019.  And just like the September payment we will automatically charge your card we have on file unless you wish to use another form of payment which in that case please contact us BEFORE the due date so we have time to get it changed in our system.  

Anyone thinking about staying at the hotel the night before the cruise (February 14, 2020) and has not signed up yet please give me a call to arrange that.  We still have a few spots open.  It’s a fun evening. We hold a pre-cruise party starting at 8:30pm.  The bands entertain us, and the next morning we have private shuttles that will take us over to the cruise terminal.  If you are driving the hotel will allow you to park your vehicle at the hotel for the week of the cruise.  If you are flying into Ft Lauderdale we do have shuttle service that will take you to the hotel from the airport.  

We hope  everyone enjoys the upcoming  Autumn Season wherever that may be.  Please keep an eye on our FaceBook page for updates as to where we will be with upcoming shows.  And if you haven’t noticed yet, we have a brand new updated website.  Please go and check it out at www.DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com  While there check out our song “Caribbean Way”.  This is a song that I wrote the words to, and John Schwab & Molly Pauken are playing and singing it.  They also created the music and arrangement for that song. It’s a great song so be sure  and check it out.  The story behind the song had to do with our brutal winter last year. Right before the cruise we had three weekends in a row that we were snowed in.  That was the inspiration for the song.  Hope you all enjoy it.

 

 

PERSONAL NEWS

On a personal note I have some exciting news.  On August 19, 2019 I became grandma for the first time.  I was actually on the road with Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles' when it all went down...ha, ha.   We had several shows in Iowa, and had just arrived in Dubuque, IA for the first show on August 17.  After the show went to the hotel, and very early on August 18 I was woken up by the phone with my daughter saying her water broke and she was heading to the hospital.  Naturally, I had to be there for the birth of my first grandchild so I booked a return flight back to Ohio on August 18th,  and at 9:00 a.m. on August 19 Alice Faye was born weighing in at 6 pounds 1 ounce and was 18 inches long.  Her discharge weight was 5 pounds 8 ounces and as you can see she is just a tiny little peanut and we couldn't  be more proud of her if we tried.   

 

 

FEATURED VIDEO

We are starting a new feature to the newsletter.  We thought we would feature a video each month taken on one of our cruises.  And if everyone likes it we will continue to feature them.  The first video I've chosen to feature is from our 2019 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise because it rained here this morning but now the sun is out and "I can see clearly now".  Hope you enjoy this.  Until next time....bye

 

CRUISE NEWS - AUGUST 2019 - VOLUME 2

 

Greetings Decades Of Rock & Roll Family all the way from Mt Gretna, PA where it is sunny and 81 degrees.  We are in Mt Gretna, PA with Phil Dirt & The Dozers where they played the Cicadia Festival once again marking 13 consecutive years playing this event.  They will be back again next year. Mark your calendar for August 3, 2020. Be sure to get your ticket early as this show sells out within a few days of going on sale. We enjoyed seeing old friends at the festival, as well as meeting new folks. Here are a few pictures from that show.  

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE ON 2020 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL CRUISE

 

 

 

If you are planning to join us February 15 - 23, 2020 I'd suggest calling soon to book your cabin.  We are starting to become very limited.  The only remaining categories now available are Interior and Balcony.  Interior we have around 7 left, and only around 20 Balcony Cabins left.  So don't delay.  Call today.  740-438-0382.  Or if you find it more convenient to fill out the online form feel free to do that instead.  Just Click Book Now

 

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. (Decades Of Rock & Roll)

 

Since our last Cruise News we've been very busy.  Our road travels took us to Palm Springs, CA with Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'.  A great picture of Izzi & Steve from that event.

Can't forget John Schwab and Delyn Christian at Gatsby's in Columbus, Ohio

Then of course Phil Dirt & The Dozers mini tour took us to places like the Sunflower Festival in Frankfort, OH; Baltimore, OH Festival; Treasure Island, Troy, OH; Stubbs Park, Centerville, OH; Mt Gretna, PA; The Performing Arts Center at Altoona, PA; and Dan Emmett Festival in Mount Vernon, OH. Here is a picture of Tony & Hadden at Mt Gretna, PA. 

During several of these events we spotted some of our favorite past cruisers wearing their Decades Of Rock & Roll T-shirts from past years.  Here are a few we were able to capture a picture of...

 

DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL T-SHIRTS FROM 2017

 

DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL T-SHIRT FROM 2015

DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL T-SHIRTS FROM 2019 & 2018

 

LIVE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM WITH STEVE PROBST

 

If you are interested in hosting Steve Probst in your living room for your very own personal house concert please contact us.  We would love to come to your area.  

Most of you know Steve from his involvement with Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'.  He is not only lead singer, guitarist, keyboard player for that ever popular group he is also a Singer / Songwriter with many of his own original songs.  

House Concerts is a way for Steve to connect with his fans. It is a very intimate setting, and is able to interact with his fans on a more personal level than when he is touring with Hotel California.  

To host Steve in your home does not cost the host a thing.  Simply invite your friends, co-workers, neighbors, family, and we show up to provide your guests with an amazing evening of music and entertainment.  

For more information simply click on the link. 

LIVE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM WITH STEVE PROBST

 

 

REMINDER OF DEPOSIT COMING DUE

In closing we would like to offer this friendly reminder to those who are already signed up for the 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  On September 9 the second deposit is due.  As a courtesy to all our guests the credit card we have on file will be charged automatically on that due date.  There is nothing you need to do regarding this payment unless you would like to use a different card.  If that should be the case simply contact us no more than a few days before the due date so we change your form of payment.  

Thank you for reading and until the next time enjoy what is left of the summer and hopefully we will see you at a show.  

 

Greetings Decades Of Rock & Roll Family,

RE: NEW WEBSITE 

We are very excited to release our updated website.  It has been a long time coming but it is now officially up and running.  Hope you enjoy this new layout and you find it to be more user friendly.

 

RE:  NEW SONG - CARIBBEAN WAY

We are very proud to feature the song "CARIBBEAN WAY" which is a song that I (Penny Greene) wrote the words to and John Schwab & Molly Pauken wrote the music, arranged, and sang the song.  The story behind the song had to do with the brutal winter we were experiencing here in Ohio in the early part of 2019.  Every weekend we were either snowed in, iced in, or feeling the effects of the Polar Vortex.  After the third weekend in a row I wrote the words and within 15 minutes John Schwab had a melody and in less than a week the song was recorded.  We debuted the song on the 2019 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  Listen To Song By Clicking Here

 

RE: LIFE ON THE ROAD

All of us here at Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise have been very busy these last few months touring with Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles', as well as  Phil Dirt & The Dozers. And when we are not on the road we catch McGuffey Lane and John Schwab / Molly Pauken.  It's alway great seeing our old friends as well as our new friends who come out to these shows.  And we love seeing those who wear their Decades Of Rock & Roll T-Shirts.  Here are a few of those we were able to get a picture of.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020 CRUISE UPDATE:

An update on the 2020 Cruise.  We are filling up fast.  We have sold out of some categories.  We still have Inside Cabins and Balcony Cabins available.  If you are thinking of going on this cruise but haven't made up your mind we highly recommend calling and putting a deposit down to hold your cabin.  This cruise sells out each year around August or September, so don't delay.  You can receive a refund on your deposit if you choose to cancel as long as you cancel by September 9th. Just call (740) 438-0382.

 

BREAKING NEWS: 

We are very excited to be offering "LIVE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM" House Concerts with Steve Probst.  House Concerts are a private intimate night of music for just you and a small group of friends and We’d love to come to your area. It’ll Be Fun, and you DO NOT need to have a big house to be a host. Any space you feel comfortable hosting a group of friends would be great for a house concert. Just think of it more like a dinner party or potluck with some really great live music. You (the host) simply provide the space, and the guests. Steve will show up, share stories about his songs, mingle with the guests, and give a great performance. 

Steve Probst is lead singer, guitarist and keyboardist for the very popular headline act HOTEL CALIFORNIA ‘A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES’. He is also a very talented Singer/Songwriter & Composer. Some of Steve’s music tracks has actually been used on Access Hollywood. Steve has also opened for some great artists such as Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Dave Mason, Randy Meisner (Eagles), America, Three Dog Night, Kansas, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rankin, Richie Furay, and 38 Special. 

If interested in hosting a House Concert in your area, or would like additional information just contact Penny Greene (Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise) at 740-438-0382 or email at: info@DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com or simply fill out the form.  CLICK HERE 
Feel free to Click the links below to listen to some samples of Steve’s music. Thank you and we hope to see you ‘LIVE’ In Your Living Room 

Happy Place 
https://youtu.be/_zbjK2ffeyM 

Missing You 
https://youtu.be/V5bIUV4upTE 

Take The Stairs 
https://youtu.be/d268q975XwY

 

MAY 2019 - HOUSE CONCERTS PERFORMED

In May, Steve did a very special House Concert for a very special young lady who is a huge fan of Steve Probst.  She was born with Cerebral Palsy and was introduced to Steve's music as a form of Music Therapy.  Needless to say, this was the highlight of her evening, or perhaps even her year.  We would like to thank our hosts' Greg & Wendy Willet for having us to their home.  Here are a few pictures of the evening.

 

MAY 18, 2019 - HOUSE CONCERT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAY 17, 2019 - HOUSE CONCERT 

We were also invited that same weekend to perform another House Concert in Lancaster, Ohio.  We would like to thank our hosts, Jeff & Marilyn Arter for their kind hospitality.  It was a fun evening that everyone enjoyed.  Here is a picture of that event.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN CLOSING:

Well that is all the news we have for now. Thank you for reading.  Until our next posting everyone enjoy your summer and hope to see you at one of the upcoming shows.