BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - JUNE 2021 EDITION

We thought it was time to deliver some good news to all you Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruisers. The country is opening up. Health restrictions are either being lifted or are being allowed to expire.  Live Musical Events are once again starting to pop up.  Slowly, but surely we are definitely moving in the right direction.  Cruise Lines have been getting approved by the CDC to return to the Sea which is really great news for them after being shut down for nearly 15 months.  Great news all the way around. We are thrilled to be planning our 2022 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise once again. But here is a little bad news. Even though everything seems to be opening up I can tell you that the cabins we have available ARE NOT! It's called pent-up demand. Everyone wants to cruise.  That has led to high demand and we are getting very limited on space.  We still have Inside and Balcony cabins available, but the Balcony cabins are the most limited and close to selling out. If you've been thinking about this cruise and just haven't made up your mind I highly recommend securing your cabin sooner rather than later. You can always change your mind and cancel, but once we are sold out we  are sold out.  We will begin a waitlist. If or when we have a cancellation we will contact the person next on the list in order to be fair. Simply click the link and fill out the online form and a friendly representative will contact you to complete your reservation. https://decadesofrockandroll.com/book-now . Or you can call 740-438-0382.  We are more than happy to answer any of your questions.  

 

Details of the 2022 Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise........

 

MARCH 18-27, 2022

Royal Caribbeans Radiance Of The Seas

Leaving / Returning from Miami, FL

Puerto Plata

Charlotte Amalie

St Lucia

Barbados

St Johns

JOIN US FOR A MUSIC PACKED WEEK

OF ROCK & ROLL FUN

Joining us will be:

PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS

MCGUFFEY LANE

STEVE PROBST BAND

HADDEN SAYERS BAND

JOHN SCHWAB PARTY BAND

HOTEL CALIFORNIA 'A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES'

For more information or to check out the entertainers go to DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com

 

***YOU MUST BOOK THROUGH US IN ORDER TO BE PART OF THIS PRIVATE GROUP**

PRICES START AT $1499 PER PERSON AND INCLUDE: ALL TAXES; PORT FEES;

SHIP GRATUITIES; ENTRY INTO ALL PRIVATE EVENTS WITH BANDS; MEALS; AND MOST BEVERAGES (EXCLUDES SODA & ALCOHOL)

 

TOURS / EVENTS COMING UP

WOW!  IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING BUT EVERYONE IS BACK!

IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA COME ON OUT AND CATCH ONE OF THE SHOWS.

 

PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS 

July 3, 2021 - 8p

McConnelsville Summer Concert

15 W Main Street; McConnelsville, Ohio

 

July 16, 2021 - 8p

Howard County Fair

610 E Payton Street; Greentown, IN

 

July 24, 2021 - 8p

Springfield Art Festival

Veterans Park

250 Cliff Park Road; Springfield, OH

 

 

MCGUFFEY LANE

July 1, 2021 - 6:30p

Secrests Summer Concert Series

Secrest Auditorium

334 Shinnick Street; Zanesville, Ohio

 

July 2, 2021 - 7p

Concerts On The Streets

W. Sugarstreet; Willmington, OH

 

July 3, 2021 - 8:30p

Groveport Celebration 

551 Dirt Street; Groveport, OH

 

July 9, 2021 - 5p

Country Concerts

Fort Loramie, OH

 

More dates available at: McGuffeylane.com

 

 

HOTEL CALIFORNIA 'A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES'

July 2, 2021 - 7:30p

Roundup Independence Days

Roundup, MT

 

July 30, 2021 - 8p

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino

210 Racetrack Road; Washington, PA

 

August 1, 2021 - 8p

Foellinger Theater

3411 Sherman Blvd; Ft Wayne, IN

 

August 3 & August 4, 2021 - 7:30p

Pearson Lakes Arts Center

2201 HWY 71; Okoboji, IA

 

August 6, 2021 - 9p

Four Winds Casino

11111 Wilson Road; New Buffalo, MI

 

August 14, 2021 - 8p

Agua Caliente Casino Resort

32-250 Bob Hope Drive; Rancho Mirage, CA

 

August 20, 2021 - 8p

Pechanga Theatre

45000 Pechanga Parkway; Temecula, CA

 

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

I went way back in the archives and pulled out this gem of a video.  Nobody can sing it better than the "Ice Pick" Alfano. One of my favorites.  This was on our 2014 Decades Of Rock & Roll ® Cruise and it earned him a standing ovation, and rightfully so. So sit backed and get ready to be WOW'D......

 

 

We hope you've enjoyed this months issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Until Next next time......BYE!

 

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - February 2021 Edition

Today as we are cleaning up after this recent snow storm I'm finding myself just day dreaming of "SOMETHING SUMMER" and reminiscing about how it has been exactly one year ago since we were doing it "THE CARIBBEAN WAY" on our Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise. The lyrics to both of those songs couldn't be more perfect.  Actually, both of those songs were our theme songs for the week.  "Caribbean Way" was the theme in 2019 and "Something Summer" in 2020.  Feel free to click on the links.  Two great songs that will stick in your head all day long. 

Caribbean Way - written by Penny Greene. Arrangement & Vocals by John Schwab/Molly Pauken. 

Something Summer - written by Penny Greene / Steve Probst. Instrumentals, Vocals, Arrangement by Steve Probst

"SEA THE LOVE" February VIP CRUISE PROMOTION

This is one sweet deal you don't want to miss.  If you've been thinking about joining us on one of our Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise here is your chance to book it and take advantage of this promotion before it goes away.  This special is available up until midnight on February 28, 2021.

This promotion is NO DEPOSIT; NO PAYMENTS until September 2021.  All prices includes Port Fees; Taxes; Ship Gratuities; Meals; Most Beverages (Excludes Alcohol & Soda); and Entry into all our privates events (14-20 through out the week). 

If that isn't enough for you here are a few more reasons why you need to sign up before midnight on February 28th.  You will also receive the DECADES V.I.P. PACKAGE:

- ENROLLMENT INTO THE CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE PROGRAM - (Cancel up to 48 hours before you sail and get a future cruise credit valid to book by April 30, 2022 and sail by September 30, 2022)

- EXCLUSIVE V.I.P. AMENITIES SUCH AS:

- EXCLUSIVE "BEHIND THE D.O.R.R." ENTRY INTO A SOUND CHECK

- EXCLUSIVE "BEHIND THE D.O.R.R." PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY WITH THE ENTERTAINERS

- EXCLUSIVE 'SKIP THE LINE V.I.P. PASS" INTO ALL SCHEDULED DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL EVENTS (which means you have your own special line that will give you first access/entry into all the D.O.R.R. scheduled events.)

THIS DEAL WON'T LAST LONG AND ITS LIKE MAGIC.....

NOW YOU 'SEA' IT; NOW YOU DON'T

DETAILS OF THE CRUISE:

MARCH 18 - 27, 2022

LEAVE / RETURN MIAMI, FL

ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S RADIANCE OF THE SEAS

PEURTO PLATA

CHARLOTTE AMALIE

ST LUCIA

BARBADOS 

ST JOHNS

ENTERTAINMENT TO INCLUDE:

- Phil Dirt & The Dozers

- McGuffey Lane

- Steve Probst Band

- Hadden Sayers Band

- John Schwabb Party Band

- Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:

740-438-0382

OR VISIT:

DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com

If you are ready to book simply click 'Sea The Love' icon and fill out our online form

HURRY! SIGN UP AND

'DO IT DECADES STYLE'

 

BUT, THE CRUISE IS OVER A YEAR AWAY! WHAT CAN YOU DO BEFORE THE CRUISE? HERE'S WHAT YOU DO...

A LITTLE SLICE OF PARADISE AWAITS YOU?

As the vaccines continue to roll out I know many people who are starting to plan vacations and get-a-ways.  We have a property in Palm Springs, CA that we are renting out when we are not using it ourselves.  Whether you are looking to get a way for a week, two weeks, 30 days or 2 months, give us a call. We'd love for you to be our guests. Here are just a few of the pictures.  The first picture was taken from our front porch.  I can never get tired of that view. If you would like more info just email me at info@DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com or call me at 740-438-0382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

Since we've been talking a lot about Paradise, Cruises, and Vacations I decided to keep with the theme and chose this video as the Video Feature Of The Month. Watch close....you might just see yourself in the video.  We keep updating the video and adding more pictures as we come across them.  

 

We certainly hope you've enjoyed this months' edition of BEHIND THE D.O.R.R.  Everyone try to stay warm, be safe, and stay healthy!  Until next time.....BYE!

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - January 2021 Edition

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  We hope your New Year has started out great!  We ended 2020 on a positive note waiting for the vaccines to begin to roll out giving those wishing to receive the vaccine hope of returning back to a more normal lifestyle.  It will be so nice to get this virus behind us and start moving forward. I know many of you feel the same. There's so many activities we never realized what they meant to us until we were unable to do them. Things like going out to eat; going to a movie; attending live musical performances; going on vacations; or taking a cruise just to name a few. If someone would have told me this time last year that in a couple weeks all that would be gone I would have thought they totally lost their mind.  And yet, here we are. I know we've missed seeing everyone and am hugely disappointed we won't be on the 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll ® cruise this year. But get ready because we have a spectacular cruise planned for all of you in 2022!  We have to make up for not being able to cruise in 2021. So get ready for It!  It will be here before you know it. Gives all of us something to look forward to.

Just to bring a little humor to what we endured in 2020 I wrote a little parody to ring in the 2021 New Year.  For those who may have missed it you may view it here below. Before viewing I do want to make a disclaimer that this was made in fun and under no circumstances are we down playing the seriousness of COVID. I have had many close friends and/or family members who have had COVID and know the seriousness of it. With that out of the way the key of the song is a bit too low for me but it was the only instrumental I could find of the song.  It was a bit of a struggle to sing it because I'm a Soprano and this was definitely in a key for a guy.  Hopefully it will bring a little smile or big laugh to those who hear it. 

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YOU'RE ALL INVITED!!

2022 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL ® CRUISE

A MUSIC PACKED WEEK OF ROCK & ROLL FUN

 

March 18 - 27, 2022

 

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP:

 

- PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS

- MCGUFFEY LANE

- HOTEL CALIFORNIA 'A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES'

- STEVE PROBST BAND

- HADDEN SAYERS BAND

- JOHN SCHWAB PARTY BAND

 

ROYAL CARIBBEANS' RADIANCE OF THE SEAS

 

Leave & Return Miami, FL

Going to:

Puerto Plata

Charlotte Amalie

St. Lucia

Barbados

St. Johns

For more information please visit:

DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com

*Price starts at $1499 per person and includes all taxes; port fees; ship gratuities; meals; most beverages (excludes alcohol & soda); and entry into all our private events (14-20). 

We would love for you to join us.  If you are interested call 740-438-0382. $500 deposit is required at time of booking with nothing else due again until September 2021.  Even if you are just thinking about it call and book because we are filling up fast.  The deposit secures your cabin and if you must cancel you can do that and get a refund of your deposit as long as its cancelled before the 2nd payment is collected in  September 2021.

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PARADISE AWAITS!

Vacation Rental Property Located In Southern California

COME, BE OUR GUESTS

Vacation Rental Property Available!  For anyone interested we have a property available for rental in Palm Springs.....Southern California.  The picture above is the view from our front porch.  We still have our place in Ohio, but enjoy going to our home in California.  I call it 'my little slice of paradise'. Unfortunately we can't be out there full time.  We hate for it to be empty.  Others should be able to enjoy this 'little slice of paradise' when we can't. If anyone is interested in renting this property please contact me at 740-438-0382 or feel free to email me at info@DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com for more information.

Whether you want to kick back and relax, or get out and about we have many things you can enjoy such as golfing, swimming, tennis, just to name a few.  Shopping, Restaurants, Bars, and Casinos are located just minutes away. The property offers 27 Hole Championship Golf Course with Driving range and 2 putting Greens. 32 Pools & Spas conveniently located throughout the complex, with one of them right out our back door. 10 Tennis Courts (5 lighted), on Site Spa which offers a variety of services such as massage, facials, and amazing body treatments. 

If that's not enough the property also has bocce ball, pickle ball, racquetball, SQUASH, basketball, and horseshoes. Also offered is fine dining at the Country Club. Always a memorable experience. The service and food impeccable. The restaurant offers a comfortable, upscale ambiance, with stunning views of San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountain ranges. If you are a visual type of person see pictures below. 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REMINDER

We Offer Travel as a Full Service Travel Agency

I would like to remind everyone that Decades Of Rock & Roll ® is now a full service Travel Agency.  We can set up Airfare, Hotel Accommodations, Resort Vacations, Beach Get A Ways, Cruises (eventually, lol).  Right now cruise lines have voluntarily suspended sailing until May 2021 to give people more time to be vaccinated.  Our 2022 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise will be sailing and we are booking for that now.  In fact anyone wishing to do that cruise and wish to have a balcony cabin needs to call soon.  We are almost sold out of balcony cabins.  

We pride ourselves in the reviews we receive from satisfied guests.  Please read the following reviews left recently from a few of my customers who allowed me to arrange their travel needs.  If you are looking to travel please give us a call and I'd be more than happy to assist you.  740-438-0382 or email me at info@decadesofrockandroll.com 

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VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

We always conclude our newsletters with a featured video and this month is no exception.  This video was taken on our 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise during our Singer / Songwriter Showcase and features the very talented Hadden Sayers. Hadden has been a part of our cruises since 2013.  We love having Hadden and we bring him back year after year.  He never disappoints and our guests just love him.  If you are interested in having Hadden for an event sometime down the road just contact me and I'll be happy to get that taken care of for you.  This song is one of Haddens originals.  Hope you love it from where you are,  the way Hadden can "Feel Your Love From Here"

 

We certainly hope you have enjoyed this months issue of BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. Please feel free to leave us a comment just to say hi.  We've missed all of you.  Stay Safe, Be Healthy and until next time......BYE!

Behind The D.O.R.R. - October 2020 Edition

Greetings on this beautiful Fall October day.  Here in Ohio the leaves are starting to change color. There is a crispness in the air. The days are getting shorter.  And as summer winds down we find ourselves trying to squeeze in a few more outdoor activities knowing that winter is right around the corner.  For me, winter is my least desirable season of the year.  Only because it's cold.  If I could figure out a way to have the beauty of the snow while it remained a pleasant and sunny 85 degrees outside I would be having an entirely different conversation right now! 

 

CRUISE NEWS UPDATE

Last month we made the very difficult decision to postpone our 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise.  We felt the safety of our Entertainers and Guests were much more important than trying to continue with plans to sail in 2021. Since making that decision we have still remained diligent with keeping up on the guidelines of when cruise ships will be allowed to return to sailing.  All eyes were on the CDC as to whether they were going to extend the "No Sail" order that was due to expire on September 30th, or if they were going to allow the order to expire.  Two hours before the order was due to expire a new "No Sail" order was issued.  This new order runs through October 31st.  The CDC's recommendation was to extend the order until March 2021, however, the White House would not allow them to do that.  The White House suggested the order/s remain in effect at 30 day increments, at which time, days before it expires they will review the situation of the virus, and either extend the 'No Sail' an additional 30 days, or allow the order to expire.  I can say that most cruise lines have cancelled all cruises, on their own, through November 30th. 

In the mean time Royal Caribbean along with Norwegian Cruise lines formed what they call a "Healthy Sail Panel" which are experts comprised of global specialists in Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Hospitality, and Maritime Operations. This panel put together and filed a 65 plus page report to the CDC on September 21, 2020 detailing the best practices to protect the public health and safety to guest, crew and communities that the cruise ships visit. Some of the recommendations included testing, screening, the use of face coverings, ventilation, response in the event someone comes down with COVID while on the ship, Excursions on land and how they will be carried out, and enhanced sanitation procedures on ships and in the terminals. This team covered every aspect of the cruise experience and how to be able to return to cruising during and after this pandemic, assuring that with these new measures in place it will be safer to sail than staying behind in your local communities. 

We will still continue to follow this and as we get more information we will definitely pass it on to everyone else. In the mean time we are working hard on making the 2022 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise the best one yet.  

 

2022 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL® CRUISE

 

MARCH 18 - 27, 2022

LEAVING & RETURNING FROM MIAMI, FL

LABADEE, HAITI

ARUBA

CURACAO

BONAIRE

*Price Includes all Taxes; Port Fees; Gratuities; Meals; Most Beverages (excludes alcohol & soda); Entry Into All Our 14-20 Scheduled Private Events*

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT

DECADESOFROCKANDROLL.COM

We would love for you to join us.  If you are interested call 740-438-0382. $500 deposit is required at time of booking with nothing else due again until September 2021.  Even if you are just thinking about it call and book because we are filling up fast.  The deposit secures your cabin and if you must cancel you can do that and get a refund of your deposit as long as its cancelled before the 2nd payment is collected in  September 2021.

 

EXCITING NEWS

Its been seven long months without live entertainment.  I don't know about you but for me I've really missed it.  And for these entertainers not being able to do what they love to do has been just as difficult. BUT, on October 2, and 3 Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles' donned the stage in Utah for their first appearance in 31 weeks.  

 

And tonight Hadden Sayers and John Schwab will be doing a Singer Songwriter Showcase at Natalies located at 945 King Avenue; Columbus, Ohio 43212.  

 

It's not much, but its a start to some kind of normalcy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

We really went back in our archives for the video feature this month.  We are going back to the year of 2014. This video was shot during our prom which is an annual event on our Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  Each year we Crown a King & Queen of the Prom chosen by our guests.  The song being sung is by far one of the most requested by Phil Dirt & The Dozers among many others.  In fact, there are so many its hard to choose just one.  But, I do know that this song brings even the most timid dancers to the dance floor.  We hope you enjoy it so much that you grab your sweetie and dance along with it.

 

We hope that you have enjoyed this issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Until next time.....BYE!

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - September 2020 Issue

 

We hope that everyone has stayed safe and healthy throughout the summer.  We certainly have missed seeing all of you this summer when all the live performances were put on hold.  We are chomping at the bit to get back on the road, but only when it is safe for everyone to do so.  The health and safety of all our fans, guests, and entertainers is very important to all of us here at Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  And because of that we have been closely monitoring, and staying up to date with all the news pertaining to COVID-19, the situation of all the closures from the Cruise Lines, as well as the recommendations coming from the CDC in order to open back up the cruising industry, festivals, fairs, theaters, and performing arts centers.  

Right now the Cruise Lines are actively working on solutions and new health guidelines that will be implemented and put into place in order to regularly begin sailing. The CDC has a “No Sail” order in place here in the United States set to expire on September 30, 2020.  It is unknown if the CDC will allow this order to expire, or if they intend to extend the “No Sail” order.  Most of the major cruise lines have already extended and cancelled cruises on their own until December 15, 2020.  This is mainly in part due to the many travel restrictions imposed on the United States.  Most of the cruising ports have closed their borders to the United States.    

We spoke directly with our representatives at Princess Cruise Lines, as well as the representatives at Royal Caribbean Cruise lines.  Both cruise lines stated they were anticipating being able to resume sailing in the early part of 2021. Their plan is to start out very slowly with just a few of their fleet going out for 3-4 day sailings, and provided that goes smoothly they will begin introducing more ships and longer itineraries until they are back to normal cruising capacity.   

After being given that information we made the very difficult decision to postpone our February 27, 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise until a later time.  The fact that most of our cruisers fall into the “High Risk” category for COVID-19 we just wasn’t comfortable in continuing the plans to sail in February. Everyone’s health and safety is just too important to all of us.  I can guarantee that when this is all over we will have a huge Cruise Reunion Celebration!  That is something we can all look forward to.  

In rescheduling the next Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise we took into account the travel restrictions imposed on the United States with the many ports of calls we had to choose from.  The cruise lines felt that the Caribbean was going to open back up much quicker than places like Europe, Mexico, or Canada. As much as we were all looking forward to cruising the Mexican Riviera we did not want to risk having to postpone and reschedule once again.  So we went to work trying to find a location everyone would be  happy with.  And to my surprise we actually found one.  

The New Rescheduled Date for the Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise is March 18-27, 2022 leaving out of Miami, FL on Royal Caribbeans Explorer Of The Seas going to:

Labadee, Haiti 

Oranjestad, Aruba 

Willemstad, Curacao 

Kralendijk, Bonaire 

Our entertainers joining us will be Phil Dirt & The Dozers; McGuffey Lane; Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'; Steve Probst Band; Hadden Sayers Band; and John Schwab Party Band. Anyone wishing to join us please call 740-438-0382 or sign up on our website at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com.  All our guests who were signed up for the 2021 Cruise was automatically moved over to the 2022 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  Because of this we are already half full.  A $500 deposit is required at the time of booking with nothing else due until September 2021.   

We are looking very forward to resuming our annual Decades of Rock & Roll Cruise in 2022 and want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times we are all experiencing.

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

This month we have decided to feature our brand new and updated 2022 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise Video. Many of our past cruisers are featured in this video so look closely and you just might see yourself in the video. The song on the video "SOMETHING SUMMER" was written by Penny Greene / Steve Probst and is available for download on iTunes and Amazon.  Or you can download it direct from their websites at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com or SteveProbst.net. So be sure and download your copy today. If you think this cruise looks like fun and would like to join us on the 2022 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise then just give us a call at 740-438-0382 or visit DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com. 

 

 

We certainly hope you have enjoyed this issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Until we see you again please be safe and stay healthy. Until next time....bye!

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - AUGUST 2020 ISSUE

Well here we are into August all ready.  Summer is flying by despite the hiatus we've had to take from many of our favorite summer time activities caused by COVID-19.  We've missed all our friends through out the United States, and we have certainly missed all the live concerts.  But through this global pandemic one thing is for sure...we have learned many lessons.  We have learned to accept and adapt to the "new" normal. We have learned and educated ourselves to new skills and/or talents.  We've even tried new things that we would have never tried otherwise. We've been able to spend more time with our families,  and actually  return to a simpler laid back way of life. Above all, at least for me,  I have learned to trust that God is in control, not me,  and I need to just trust the process, stop being a backseat driver, so to speak, and allow HIM to be my chauffeur.  Once I accepted that lesson it seemed everything else started falling into place.  In time things will actually return back to "normal" and I know we are all looking forward to that day. 

 

NEWS WORTHY.....READ ALL ABOUT IT

It's official!  Decades Of Rock & Roll ® Cruise is now an accredited Travel Agency!  That's right.  We obtained our certification for Cruise Counsellor through CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association).  I also became a Verified Travel Consultant through ARC.  Not only do we do Event Planning & Show Production, but now we are also a full travel agency.  That is great news for all our cruisers.  We now can offer and arrange your air travel needs for each upcoming Decades Cruise. BUT, why stop there?  If anyone is in need of airfare, hotels, rental cars, or looking to just get away to a nice resort we are here to help.  Feel free to give us a call.  Let us know what your travel needs are and we can get it set up for you.  740-438-0382.  

 

2021 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL® CRUISE UPDATE

We have been receiving many phone calls, texts, as well as emails from our cruisers inquiring about the 2021 Decades Cruise.  The most popular question being asked from our cruisers is if this cruise is still happening,  and if the CDC has okay'd Cruise Lines to begin sailing again. I would like to take a minute and address this very legitimate question. 

To all of us here at Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise the health and safety of all our guests is very important to us.  And because of that we are closely monitoring and staying up to date with all news pertaining to COVID-19, the Cruise Lines, as well as the recommendations coming from the CDC.  The cruise lines are actively working on solutions and guidelines that must be met, and in place in order for Cruises to begin to sail once again.  As of right now, the CDC has a "No Sail" order in place through September 30th. CLIA made a major announcement today extending the CDC 'No Sail' order through November 2020, and possibly  even further out to December 15, 2020. 

We will be sending out letters in the mail  the first week of September to all our registered guests letting them know we will not be collecting any deposits on September 9th.  Within that letter we will also have a new payment schedule of when everything will be due, as well as other pertinent information regarding the 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll ® Cruise.  Please keep an eye out for that letter. 

Our dates for the 2021 cruise is February 27 - March 6, 2021 leaving out of Los Angeles going to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.  The current promotion has been extended through August which is:  No Money Down, No Payments until November, Free Gratuities, and up to $800 Ship Board Credit. This is a very popular and fun cruise you don't want to miss.  For more information go to DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com or call 740-438-0382.

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

For this months video feature we chose to go back to the 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise specifically to the ever popular Singer / Songwriter event where we feature the talents of many of our entertainers who are also very successful songwriters.  It is a very informal and intimate setting.   Basically, what you get is  just  guys and their guitars telling stories behind the songs they write, and then performing them for us. Despite the simplicity of this event it has become a favorite for our cruisers. Something they look forward to each year. So for this months video we are going to  feature Delyn Christian and his song "Dancing In The Kitchen". I must warn you though....Once you start to listen to this song it's impossible to sit still and listen. YOU'LL be up and "Dancing In The Kitchen".  Great tune as well as clever lyrics. Definitely will put a smile on your face.  

 

We certainly hope you have enjoyed this months issue of Behind The D.O.R.R.  Everyone please stay safe and healthy.  Until Next Time.....BYE!

 

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - JUNE 2020 ISSUE

Here it is June already.  I don't know about you, but for me the month of May literally just flew by.  While we still continue to deal with COVID-19 across the Nation here in Ohio we have started to open up our state slowly while we try to get used to the new normal.  We still have orders through July 1 to continue with the social distancing and no gatherings of more than 10. 

But enough of all that. Let's have a little fun.  I'm curious as to what all of you did during the shelter in place quarantine to keep yourself entertained? Please share your stories in the comments below. We will choose the best story submitted and the winner will receive a CD, and t-shirt. I will announce the winner in the next issue of Behind The D.O.R.R.

I'll start with my story, and share what it was that I did to keep myself occupied.  I decided I was going to learn how to play piano / keyboards.  This is something I have always wanted to learn, but just never found the time.  Well now I had all the time in the world. I downloaded an app called "Simply Piano'.  I knew absolutely nothing about piano except that each key made a sound and if paired correctly a beautiful song emerges. This app actually syncs with your piano and knows every note you play (or don't play).  At the end of each lesson the app provides songs to practice the new skills learned within that lesson, and you must successfully master playing those songs before advancing on to the next lesson.  In order to keep track of my progress I would periodically record myself playing in order to help improve my skills. The video below was recorded at exactly two months after starting my lessons, and I was actually playing the song by reading sheet music, and using the metronome (ticker) to help keep time.  I actually managed to amaze myself.  Never thought I would ever be able to do that, and yet here it is.  

 

 

KUDOS TO SONGWRITERS STEVE PROBST AND MARY LYN BATES

 

Please help me in congratulating these two songwriters on their newest song that was forwarded to a Nashville, TN music publisher looking for songs for a CMA nominated act.  The song the two of them wrote together is a little different style from what we are used to hearing from Steve,(in a good way) He put a little "country swagger" into this hip hop flavored country tune.  Click on the link below to hear this newest song.  

https://soundcloud.com/steveprobst/so-cadillac-batesprobst

 

WE ARE NOW BOOKING DATES INTO 2021 

We are now starting to think about our 2021 calendar and are starting to fill dates for Steve Probst as either a solo act, or with the full band.  If you would like to host a House Concert with Steve Probst just contact me at 740-438-0382 or fill out the form at: https://decadesofrockandroll.com/house-concerts 

No event is to big or to small.  If you are looking for entertainment for your next event, or fundraiser, or just looking to get together for a fun evening with family and friends give us a call.  Steve would love to come and play for you.  We have several package options available to fit all budgets.  Just click the link above for more information on what a House Concert is, and how it works, or feel free to give me a call at 740-438-0382.

2021 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL® CRUISE

We would like to personally invite all of you to cruise to the Mexican Riviera February 27 - March 6, 2021 with Phil Dirt & The Dozers; McGuffey Lane; Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'; Steve Probst Band; Hadden Sayers Band; and John Schwab Party Band.  We will be celebrating our 15th year of doing this cruise.  An experience you don't want to miss.  Watch the video below and see what people are saying about this cruise.

Now's the time to sign up for this cruise and take advantage of the $1.00 Deposits; Free Gratuities; Up to $800 Shipboard Credit; and nothing else due until November 2020.  Reserve your spot today before this promotion goes away. Go to https://decadesofrockandroll.com/home

 

 

WIN A CRUISE FOR 2

Every year we give away a Cruise For 2 and the next cruise give a way winner could be you! We've already reserved your spot. It's easy to enter, and the best part is its free to do.   Simply go to https://decadesofrockandroll.com/home and join our mailing list and you'll be automatically entered into our drawing.  You must remain on our mailing list to be included in the drawing.  If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, you will automatically be removed from the drawing.

 

 VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

This months video feature was recorded on the 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll® Cruise in February.  It was our Sail Away Dance Party with John Schwab Party Band featuring John Schwab, Molly Pauken, and Steve Probst. The song featured is  "Caribbean Way".  This song is dedicated to everyone who must endure the harsh winters in the North and decide it's time to get away...... "Gonna catch me a flight, without delay, hold that plane please, gotta get away.  Say goodbye to the winter, Hello Sunny Days, and that's how we'll do it, The Caribbean Way".

 

 

We certainly hope you've enjoyed this months issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Be healthy and stay safe.  And until next time......BYE!

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - MAY 2020 ISSUE

It is so hard to believe it is May 9, 2020 and the Eastern side of the United States is dealing with what they are calling a weak  "Polar Vortex".  Areas in Northern Ohio is even seeing snow and record low temperatures.  Van Wert, Ohio woke up to a chilling 18 degrees.  Normally Ohioian folks are used to seeing this when it is winter, but when we are two weeks away from Memorial Day, the kick off to the summer season it is considered a cruel joke that Mother Nature is playing.  So I figured everyone needed a little cheering up.  If summer won't come to us then let me bring summer to you.  Hopefully these two songs will transport you to a warmer place with 'Something Summer' 'The Caribbean Way'.  Grab your Margarita, turn up your volume, click on the pictures below, and enjoy your trip.  If you like the songs you can download 'Something Summer' by going to DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com or SteveProbst.net.  If you would like to download 'Caribbean Way' we will have it available for download soon. And feel free to drop us a line and let us know what you think of the songs. We love it when we receive notice of feedback and downloads.  

 

 

2021 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL® CRUISE

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 6, 2021

The 2021 dates have been set. Join us February 27 - March 6, 2021. When we trade in the Caribbean for the Mexican Riviera.  Ports of call include Cabo San Lucas; Mazatlan; and Puerto Vallarta. First time for us in the 15 years we've been doing this cruise. We have always sailed to the Caribbean.   

Because our top priority is the safety and well-being for the people we service in the many states and communities,  we are continually monitoring the latest news for COVID-19 updates from the CDC and other official sources, and will make responsible decisions, and as of right now,  it is our hope and prayers that this will all be behind us very soon, and we will set sail once again. Princess Cruises continues to update us and the latest update was to let us know they are working very closely with major health agencies, medical experts, and those in the travel industry to revise their procedures and develop additional protocols to help protect their guests as well as the crew against COVID-19. With the new procedures and protocols in place cruising with be safer than its ever been before.  

Current promotions going on right now for this cruise in 2021 is unprecedented.  This promotion has been extended through the end of the month. Book in May and receive the following: 

- Only .50 cent deposits per person (total of $1.00) to hold cabin a cabin with nothing else due until September (if travel protection is purchased it must also be paid for at time of booking) 

- Up to $800 free shipboard credit 

- Free Gratuities 

If you would like to secure your spot do it now while we still have space.  You have nothing to loose.  Just call (740) 438-0382 or visit our website at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com

 

IN THE NEWS

We would like to thank Positively Entertainment and Dining for the Great Article and write up about our 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll ® Cruise.  Photo credits and article submission goes to Kathryn Rankin.  Kathy has been our photographer the last two years.  She does a phenomenal job capturing the fun, and she is a pleasure to work with.  If you are looking for a photographer for an event we highly recommend her.  If you would like to read the article just click on the photo below.  

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

Every month we feature a video and this month is no exception.  The video we chose to feature for this month was taken on our 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll ® Cruise in February during our Classic Rock night with Phil Dirt & The Dozers.  Phil Dirt featured many guests that night which they called All-Star featuring the talents of John Schwab, Delyn Christian, Izzi Hall, Steve Probst, Scott Fronsoe, as well as the amazing talents from Phil Dirt & The Dozers themselves.  The very last song of the evening Phil Dirt & The Dozers called all the "All-Stars" back to the stage to perform Purple Rain, and what a fantastic job they all did. Ladies & Gentleman your featured video....

 

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed this months issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Everyone please stay safe and healthy and we will see you out and about just as soon as we are able.  Until next time......BYE!

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - April 2020 Issue

Greetings and Happy Monday.  It is a beautiful spring day here in Ohio.  The sun is out, grass is green, trees are starting to get leaves, spring flowers have bloomed, and despite our current 'Shelter In Place' order which has been extended into May, we still have much to be thankful for. If you've managed to avoid getting the dreaded COVID-19, that in itself is a huge Blessing! 

We really miss seeing all of you on the road and eventually we will return, at some point, to some type of normalcy, but until then we will continue to practice "social distancing" and update you through these newsletters. We are also working on going live featuring some of the artists we will be having on our 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  Stay tuned, as we will have more details about that in the upcoming weeks. To be sure you don't miss anything keep an eye on our FaceBook page. We will post the dates and times we plan to go live, and who we plan to feature during those Live FaceBook events.

SOMETHING SUMMER AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Just in case you missed the March 2020 issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. "SOMETHING SUMMER" is now released Worldwide as a single.  This song is near and dear to my heart. Let me tell you why.  I had the honor and privilege of being able to co-write a song with Steve Probst (lead Singer for Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles' and The Steve Probst Band) and debuted it on our 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise. This song is also featured on our promotional video advertising our 2021 Cruise. 

Nothing would make Steve or I happier than for you to download your copy of that song today. You can listen to the song by clicking on the picture above.  To download your copy simply go to SteveProbst.net or DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com and click on the icons provided to start your download. Once you do Please let us know what you think of the song.

 

2021 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL CRUISE

The 2021 dates have been set. Join us February 27 - March 6, 2021. We are trading in the Caribbean for a Mexican Riviera Cruise.  Ports of call include Cabo San Lucas; Mazatlan; and Puerto Vallarta. 

Because our top priority is the safety and well-being for the people we service from the various states and communities,  we are continually monitoring the latest news for COVID-19 updates from the CDC and other official sources, and will make responsible decisions, but as of right now,  it is our hope and prayers that this will all be behind us very soon, and we will set sail once again.

Current promotions going on right now for this cruise in 2021 is unprecedented.  This promotion has been extended through the end of the month. Book in April and receive the following: 

- Only .50 cent deposits per person (total of $1.00) to hold cabin a cabin with nothing else due until September (if travel protection is purchased it must also be paid for at time of booking)

- Up to $800 free shipboard credit 

- Free Gratuities 

If you would like to secure your spot do it now while we wait this virus out.  You have nothing to loose.  Just call (740) 438-0382 or visit our website at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

Every month we feature a video and this month is no different.  I had several videos I was trying to choose from, and I actually had one picked out ready to go.  But then I came across this video and decided 'This Is The One'.  I have never heard anyone do this song better than Tony Alfano,(lead singer for Phil Dirt & The Dozers) including the Original Artist who originally recorded it.  He makes this song his own, and it is probably one of the most requested songs, and when performed it is always a guaranteed standing ovation.  Hope you all enjoy this....

 

We certainly hope you have enjoyed this months issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Everyone stay Safe and be Healthy.  Until next time........BYE!!!

BEHIND THE D.O.R.R. - MARCH 2020 ISSUE

It is unbelievable how much things have changed since our last issue of Behind The D.O.R.R. Who would have thought that the entire World would be dealing with a Pandemic called COVID-19 aka "CORONAVIRUS". At this time  California, Washington, Louisiana, Ohio, and Connecticut are all on a "Shelter In Place" order which basically means we can only go out unless absolutely necessary.  Most of our entertainers we use are either based out of Columbus, Ohio or Los Angeles, CA area so for the time being we are all hunkered down in our homes but that doesn't mean we've all stopped working.  Most are Singers and Songwriters and plan to use this time wisely, to create some great music & songs so when the quarantine is lifted they will all be ready to do what they love to do and offer you all some fresh new music.  In "Times Like These" we need to remember "Together we'll be stronger" "Together we'll make it through" It is our promise to you that when this is through we will have a celebratory event at one of the Wineries and will feature John Schwab of (McGuffey Lane); Hadden Sayers of (Phil Dirt & The Dozers and Hadden Sayers Band); and Steve Probst of (Hotel California and Steve Probst Band) for a Singer/Songwriter event. We will let them share some of the new songs they have come up with, all while we sip some great wine. Sounds like an event you won't want to miss.  In the meantime I would like to share one of those new songs with you that John Schwab just recently wrote regarding "Times Like These".  "There's nothing we can't overcome, but only if we stand as one" 

 

 

"SOMETHING SUMMER" by Steve Probst / Penny Greene

NOW RELEASED WORLDWIDE

Steve Probst and myself co-wrote a song together called "Something Summer" and now we are very excited to announce that the song "Something Summer" has been released as a single, and is available Worldwide! We have this song on sale which can now be downloaded by going to ITunes, Amazon, CD Baby; GooglePlay; and Bandcamp.  To make it even easier, simply go to my website at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com. Scroll down on the homepage until you reach the song cover and then click on one of the icons you wish to use for your download. OR, just click the picture above and it will take you directly to the site. Since we have no concerts happening anytime soon you can create your own concert by supporting these artists and download the music.  Then pour a glass of wine, and dance like nobody is watching.  Oh wait a minute.  They won't be watching.  We are all quarantined.  Even more reason to take advantage of our sale, and download your copy today.  After you do drop us a line and let us know how you like it.  

Album Notes: Something Summer is a song from the "archives" where most of its tracks were already recorded by Steve Probst, but never saw the "Summer" light of day.  After a lyric touch-up and re-write with the talents of Penny Greene, it appears in a promotional video for her highly successful 'Decades Of Rock & Roll' Cruise and now "Something Summer" is released Worldwide!

All vocals and instruments performed, recorded, and mixed by Steve Probst.  Music created by Steve Probst.  Lyrics by Penny Greene and Steve Probst.  Cover Photo Credit:  Kathy Rankin.

 

CRUISE NEWS

We had so much fun on our 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise we are going to do it again marking our 15th  consecutive year doing this cruise. The date is February 27 - March 6, 2021.  We will be featuring Phil Dirt & The Dozers; McGuffey Lane; Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'; Steve Probst Band; Hadden Sayers Band; and John Schwab Party Band with the possibility of a few other entertainers, as we set sail to the Mexican Riviera. Through out the weeks ahead we will continue to monitor the latest news for COVID-19 updates from the CDC and other official sources because our top priority is the safety and well-being of the people from the various states and communities we service. As of now it is our hope and prayers this will all be behind us and we will set sail once again.  

Current promotions going on right now for this cruise in 2021 is unprecedented.  Through the end of the month receive the following:

- Only .50 cent deposits per person (total of $1.00) to hold cabin a cabin with nothing else due until September 

- Up to $800 free shipboard credit

- Free Gratuities

If you would like to secure your spot do it now as we wait this virus out.  You have nothing to loose.  Just call (740) 438-0382 or visit our website at DecadesOfRockAndRoll.com  

2020 DECADES OF ROCK & ROLL CRUISE 

I would like to start out by publicly thanking all those that helped make the 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise the success it was.  I would like to thank the following:

- Kathy Rankin - Our Photographer.  She did an amazing job all week long capturing all the fun.

- My dedicated staff Peggy Fouts; Chuck Kasek; Rob Lech 

- Emcee Chad Frye

- Staff, Technical staff; Production/Lighting Crew; and Bar Staff on Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas

- John Schwab Party Band

- Hadden Sayers Band

- Steve Probst Band

- McGuffey Lane

- Phil Dirt & The Dozers

- Hotel California 'A Salute To The Eagles'

- All our guests who cruised and chose to spend their week with all of us

Here are a few pictures capturing some of those memorable moments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE ENGAGEMENT

We had a very special moment while on the cruise.  Peggy Fouts and Chuck Kasek got engaged.  And She said YES! Congratulations to these two love birds.  They are talking about the possibility of maybe getting married on the 2021 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  It certainly wouldn't be the first time we've had a wedding during our cruise.  We seem to attract wedding ceremonies,  however its been a few years since our last wedding so I think its about time for another one.  Don't you? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO FEATURE OF THE MONTH

The video feature of the month features a young man who was on our 2020 Decades Of Rock & Roll Cruise.  Jared Mahone is a Singer/Songwriter and he wrote the song you are about to hear.  If we gave out awards he would have definitely won it with this one.  Prior to singing the song He proceeded to tell the story behind the song.  He had lived in West Virginia while going to college and he had met a lot of really nice people. And one of the couples he had met was an older couple named Joe and Betsy.  Joe & Betsy were married going on 57 years and so he wanted to tell their story the best he could through this song.  It is the most beautiful heartfelt song performed on the cruise.  Not a dry eye in the house.  I hope you enjoy it as much as everyone else did.

 

  

That is all we have for now.  We certainly hope you've enjoyed this months edition of Behind The D.O.R.R. Please be safe and stay healthy.  Until next time.....bye!