September 2013 Newsletter
MALT SHOP MEMORIES ’13 NEARLY SOLD OUT; MALT SHOP MEMORIES ’14 TO BE ANNOUNCED
There is no doubt but that the Malt Shop Memories Cruise ’13 is a solid gold hit. In fact, it may turn platinum—fewer than 40 cabins remain as of today! It is still not too late to join us, so be sure to go online or call the office immediately to secure those last few reservations for what has become the #1 Rock ‘n Roll cruise in the world. Another reason to hop onboard is that shortly, on Sept. 16, the lineup for Malt Shop Memories Cruise ’14 will be announced and we will start cabin sales for that cruise! As you may know, from then until Nov. 12, 2013 (nearly two months), only guests on Malt Shop Memories Cruise ’13 will be able to complete reservations for that cruise. So booking Malt Shop Memories Cruise ’13 has added advantages as well.
PRE-PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT
Kick off your Cruise Fun at the Malt Shop Memories pre-party!
This year’s Party Host and details:
Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Hotel
1825 Griffin Rd
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Saturday, Nov. 2
7-10 p.m.
There will be music, special guests and food and drink specials!
See you there!
ANNOUNCING NEW ONBOARD CONTEST
Got a hidden talent? Or maybe a not-so-hidden talent that you want to perform onboard in front of hundreds?
Malt Shop Memories Cruise is hosting our own version of “The Gong Show” this year. Hosted by our cruise host, Dane Butcher, you will get the chance to perform your talent for our celebrity panel of judges, Jerry Blavat, Bobby Rydell and Freddy Cannon!
Start practicing! Don’t let them gong you!
Here’s what you will need to know before you get onboard:
- Each act will have up to 3 minutes to perform.
- You will need to provide your music on CD.
- Sign up sheet will be at the Hospitality Deck on the ship. Space is limited so make sure you sign up early. Limited to the first 12 acts.
- Trophy awarded to the winner!
FEATURED ARTIST: FREDDY CANNON
Over the course of his hit-making career, this month's featured artist racked up an impressive 29 charting singles. His first hit zipped up the charts to No. 6 in 1959 and was quickly followed up with a No. 3 smash. But this early rocker is best known for his 1962 hit that was initially titled "Amusement Park" before being renamed "Palisades Park."
TRIVIA
Thank you for playing our trivia contest in the last issue! We received so many entries with correct answers it took longer than expected to announce a winner… Congratulations, Maria Novey, you are the winner!! A special Time Life autographed box set of the Rock 'n' Roll era is on its way to you.
Here are the Questions with Answers:
Q: We have a performer on our cruise this November that can be described as a singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, author of children’s books. With an impressive 50+ year career, this performer partnered to co-write hits that catapulted artists like Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Captain & Tennille up the record charts. Name this artist.
A: Neil Sedaka
Q: Our cruise this November sets sail from Fort Lauderdale and will visit the beautiful islands of Half Moon Cay, St. Maarten, Tortola, Nassau before returning to Ft Lauderdale. This will be the first time the Malt Shop Memories Cruise will visit some of these ports, one being St. Maarten. St. Maarten is comprised of two “sides”. Name the two sides that makeup of the island; the capital city and what side of the island it is located.
A: Dutch and French; Phillipsburg; Dutch
Q: Let’s test your memory on this one…our featured artist in the last Scoop was Gary Lewis. We stated that he was the only sixties artist to reach the national Top 10 with his first __ single releases. Was it 5, 7, 8, 10 single releases? Which single kicked it off?
A: 7; This Diamond Ring
Q: We will be celebrating the anniversary of the British Invasion this year on the cruise. Remember the mop top quartet that is credited with bringing the British Invasion to the states? Most teenagers tuned in to watch their first live performance on US soil. Name the host of that show.
A: Ed Sullivan
Q: This Scoop’s featured artist is Chris Montez. In the article, Chris mentions his idol growing up was Ritchie Valens. Which hit song of Valens’ was based on a traditional Mexican huapangoand served as a wedding song?
A: "La Bamba"
Thanks for playing!
WORD SEARCH
Check out our new word search… filled with clues of what you will experience on this year’s Malt Shop Memories Cruise!