1600. Cayamo Cruise / day 1

[@anthonycook4297]

Really quite nice of you to meet and greet the folks on the ship❤ I know they love it. As a musician and fellow bassist, it is always a pleasure to see you and talk with you . Cheers!

[@roycephillips9259]

Love the cruise ship tour! Got a little hungry going through the restaurant! Looks like a lot of fun!

[@mixerman1078]

Thanks for being on the ship with us. I had wanted to come and say hi, but didn't have the opportunity. When I was young, seeing your name together with Russ and Danny on any record guaranteed that it was good. Great shows as usual!

[@randymurrell716]

You definitely get your steps in. Leland 🤘

[@garydmercer]

Enjoy. Been on many cruises myself. I've been on that ship before. Nice.

[@splashesin8]

Wishing you sweet dreams back at home. Sounded like a wild few days. ❤😊

[@jeffbangkok]

Just a rainy day in Bangkok when I watched this. Another good walk

[@Larkpine]

Hello! Trying to catch up on all of your adventures 😎 💜👩💜 Your definitely a People Person! Aww

[@UlisesTroyoB]

Thanks for sharing, Lee! Great video!

[@gwenadelstein]

👋 Thanks for thé tour Lee. Safe travels & Enjoy your time 😊

[@randyschiffer3265]

Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon by Joel Selvin New book out on Jim Gordon this week. The blazing rock opera of the greatest drummer of all-time, Jim Gordon, from the legendary Wrecking Crew to redefining rock on the Seventies’ biggest hits and outrageous tours, and ultimately to the most shocking crime in rock history-a story of musical genius, uncontrollable madness, and the big fill Jim Gordon was the greatest rock drummer of all-time. Just ask the world-famous musicians who played with him-John Lennon, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson, Joe Cocker, and many more. They knew him for his superior playing, extraordinary training and technique, preternatural intuition, perfect sense of time, and his “big fill”-the mathematically-precise clatter that exploded like detonating fireworks on his drum breaks. And as best-selling author and award-winning journalist Joel Selvin reveals, the story of Jim Gordon is the most brilliant, turbulent, and wrenching rock opera ever. This riveting narrative follows Gordon as the very chemicals in his brain that gifted him also destroyed him. His head crowded with a hellish gang of voices screaming at him, demanding obedience, Gordon descended from the absolute heights of the rock world-playing with the most famous musicians of his generation-to working with a Santa Monica dive-bar band for $30 a night. And then he committed the most shocking crime in rock history. With full cooperation from the late Gordon's family, and based on his trademark extensive, detailed research, Joel Selvin’s account is at once an epic journey through an artist’s monumental musical contributions, a rollicking history of rock drumming, and a terrifying downward spiral into unimaginable madness that Gordon fought a valiant but losing battle against. One of the great untold stories of rock is finally being told.

[@artemisXsidecross]

I preordered the book and have now read its twice. It is excellent and covers a time when Leland was active too. The book mentioned Mike Post and the work involved with TV work that included them. Joel Melvin is an excellent writer and is worth the time to check his other work as well. 👍 Randy what Was the source of the review you posted?

[@randyschiffer3265]

Oh boy let me think. I believe it was B&N book store. I read several but I believe that was it. Glad to hear a review from a worthy source, I'll get it as well. Thanks Art.@@artemisXsidecross

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@randyschiffer3265 You will like the book, it is a tragic tale, but there are many parts of the music that we enjoy that should not be hidden. The Guardian news paper had an excellent review and may be worth looking it up. 👍

[@RockandRollWoman]

Thanks for the heads up. Look forward to reading this. None of my libraries have it yet, but I'll give it a little time before I buy it.

[@RockandRollWoman]

I enjoyed Selvin's book "Hollywood Eden." Library description: From surf music to hot-rod records to the sunny pop of the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, the Byrds, and the Mama's & the Papa's, Hollywood Eden captures the fresh blossom of a young generation who came together in the epic spring of the 1960s to invent the myth of the California Paradise. "Hollywood Eden brings the lost hu- manity of the record business vividly back to life... [Selvin's] style is blunt, unpretentious and brisk; he knows how to move things along entertainingly... Songs about surfboards and convertibles had turned quaint, but in this book, their coolness is restored." New York Times My only gripe with this description is the apostrophes in Mamas and Papas, which confirm a friend's hypothesis that many people believe an apostrophe means "look out! Here comes an S!" I'm surprised to see librarians getting it wrong.

[@kennonmoen4424]

I, too, would love to visit the engine room of one of those monsters! Have a great couple days at sea. Safe travels!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Reminds me of touring a supertanker, from bridge to engine room, while in Bonaire on a diving trip with my family. My brother and I met the Number Two guy in the bar, and we all decided it would be an excellent plan to board the supertanker - at 3 a.m. We were in no shape to do the first dive that morning, and my Dad was royally po'd - because we didn't get him out of bed to go with us. Crazy family. Especially in the boozing years. 🍻🍻🍻🤪😵‍💫🤣

[@ChefJamesRusk]

Ohh yes…those big ships have amazing engineers…much bigger than in my day….the engineering officer would be the guy to take you down there……lovely folks out there… Enjoy Leland… have my neighbours going to Miami to see the moody blues cruise….. That’s in a month or so……incredible!!! Love to all!🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷🖕🖕🖕🖕👍❤️

[@BasicDrumming]

I appreciate you and thank you for making content.

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thank you Lee, good night!!!👍🏻

[@helenespaulding7562]

What a totally different vibe to the RCCL ship. Each cruise line and ship has its own feel for sure. Thank you again so much for taking your time to show us around!

[@Bobstern]

Another milestone in the life of Leland Sklar. Congrats on 1600 shows!

[@whodder06]

Hey Lee, I love this port! Hope the weather stays nice! Have only done one NCL but if you talk to the right people, you can get on a great behind the scenes tour of the ship! I just love how you interact with people! YOU are the best!! I got to get me on one of your cruises!

[@barrywaples8150]

Afternoon Lee and all Greetings from Epping Uk Cheers Barry 🎸

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Greetings to you Barry from Alberta, Canada! 👋✌️

[@barrywaples8150]

@@dwaynewladyka577 Hi Dayne

[@DmMass-m7n]

Thanks for the walk Lee. Always a pleasure.

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thank you Leland, it sounds like you are near the ventilation system and like the engine room booth are the heart and lungs of a ship. I am a recluse and you are using my donated sociability to anyone who might use it. Thank you for the tour, it reminded me of an upscale shopping mall transported to a ship. I noticed the gentleman trying to hide from Leland’s video with a glass that he moved to cover his face, intrigue indeed. 😉

[@m1nn1s]

Hi Artemis 💖☮️🧙‍♂️ (peace ☮️brother✌️ ☮️)

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@m1nn1s Peace back to you ☮

[@m1nn1s]

@@artemisXsidecross 💖☮️🤗

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Hi reminds me a bit of a shopping mall. I've not been to one in many years the last one being tanforran in $an Bruno. I was there for awhile bc I couldn't find my car. Parking lot was a sea of vehicles that all looked alike. Ended up taking a cab home then went back at night and there was my car. It was the only one left in the parking lot. There were 3 characters hanging out and they offered to help me find my car for $50. My husband went back w me to get it. All that said I wonder if the mall is still there.. I'll look it up😢

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@KittyCarlile-490 We all have good stories to tell and would enjoy to hear more ☮

[@trevorlindsey580]

Now we know Lee's workout secrets........all those stairs between decks. LOL.

[@MissingMars]

this is fabulous -Ima this close to booking a cruise! Thinking Bermuda!

[@mike605]

It's so cool to see all the places you get to play and all the nice people. Thank you Lee 👍

[@TFinSF]

What a huge lineup on that ship...39 acts performing.😳 I' m hoping we (you) run into KT Tunstall on one of these perambulations...one of my favorites 😍 and would be a kick to talk to.

[@artemisXsidecross]

Bingo 😉

[@RockandRollWoman]

She's a fave of mine, too. I have video from the night KT performed at the Grammy Museum in LA. I'll post it. She's opening for Roger Daltrey when he does a one-off show in San Diego this May. Road trip!

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

👋👋 The first ship tour seemed like parts of the ship. This seems like a more comprehensive tour. Either way, they are huge. Hopefully somebody posted a number re:how many people they take on board.

[@miked6296]

Check out the guy in the crowd at 9:56 giving you the "salute".

[@epet513]

Hope you had a chance to see Black Opry Revue. They're amazing!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Definitely everybody love's you !!!!

[@randyschiffer3265]

How many floors on this floating city?

[@artemisXsidecross]

Many, ships use vertical space 😉

[@randyschiffer3265]

Where's The Brooks Report when I need it?@@artemisXsidecross

[@Mark_Brooks]

The boat has 15 decks (12 passenger-accessible, 8 with cabins), 20 dining options, 13 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 7 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 12 elevators.

[@Mark_Brooks]

Mr. Schiffer.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@randyschiffer3265 Mark Brooks is one of the best 👍

[@steveslate3601]

Thank you for the tour of these ships you've been on. It is unreal how large they are and with all the amenities they offer!! I always hoped to take my Wife someday but that never got to happen before she passed!! Thank you again Lee!! BTW Lee I watched the PBS showing of the Troubadour show with James and Carol just last night!! It was truly amazing!!

[@stevendavid5370]

Leland is Brad on the ship for the Lyle gig? Have a great time, take in as much as you can since you're only there for a couple of days. You covered a lot of ground on this first video pass. Thanks for the tour. Big shout out to Maureen and the boys! Stay healthy and be safe.

[@lelandsklar6363]

It is the acoustic small group. No horns, steel or backup singers.

[@markguynn7254]

Lee, these tours are the funnest to watch . It’s good to see the people who really appreciate quality music and musicians!

[@lindsaylivinlife6282]

Love the tours of venues (and ships!), thanks! Btw, fantastic interview by Raul Amador with you, that Bass Musician Magazine dropped on their channel three days ago! 🎶

[@lindsaylivinlife6282]

Oh and meant to add that I love when you do the walk-arounds and spend time talking with fans! So heartwarming and once-in-a-lifetime experience for most of them. ❣

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I'm sitting here watching you get exercise when I should be out walking. Have a great day. Appreciate the video tour.

[@Mark_Brooks]

"Do not rotate or radiate equipment while men are working aloft." The standard warning on a Navy ship to counter microwave injuries.

[@artemisXsidecross]

You need more than sea-legs to be on a ship 😉

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Thanks for sharing this information. Cheers, Mark! ✌️

[@John-the-Bass]

What a great cruise. You are the best form of advertising! The food looked special as well. The ship is huge! Thanks for the tour. If this is intimate……wow. Have a super gig with Lyle.

[@suecorrigan]

Hiya from Cape Cod, Lee! ⚓️ ⛵️ 😃 👋 1600th video, wowza 👏 📹 What a nice bunch of people out there! Nice ship, too! I do like the other ship, but this is very nicely laid out, too. 🚢 Make sure you get some of that soft serve ice cream, Lee! 🍦 😋 Love you, and have a great show later on! 😘 👏 🎸 Hi to Lyle & Company! Safe sailing! 🚢 👋 😃

[@FreedomRock44]

Wow Lee heck of a tour.

[@oliviersaintot7333]

Thanks for the ride 🎤👍🎵

[@FreedomRock44]

Usually they do that for the ULTRA SUITE GUESTS. They give them a Helm tour and an engine room tour.

[@91Kingscrib84]

Trust me, it's more noisy in the engine room than you could imagine! Head gear required. You are a great ambassador for the artists. Your grace & congeniality with guests is amazing. You make people at ease around someone they admire. Not every musician is as gracious. You & Russ have a great time. These folks are going to dig it! ♬😎

[@PeterAhrens-v6l]

Dear Leland, you've good the 4 elements of of human beeing, body, brain, heart and spirit and you have it in permanent perfect balance, simply great, best wishes from Germany

[@steini6771]

And Norway -

[@davepatrick7848]

One can get some steps in on a cruise ship! Thanks again for sharing life on the road Leland! Cheers, Dave

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

👍👍 Video #1600!!!! My cat would love some of those railings, but I have to be firm about this: he's not allowed to go.

[@carolmoline6490]

I’d be like that guy. I am that guy. I talk about Lee Sklar all the time share music videos. I’d be so dumbstruck if I ever crossed paths with him. Never been on a cruise. Probably never will. I enjoy these as always! Safe Waters!

[@Seibling]

Fun facts about the cruise ship Norwegian Pearl: -In advance of the ship's transfer across the Ems, originally scheduled for November 4, 2006, the 380 kV Ems overhead line crossing near Weener was switched off. The shutdown of the line put too much strain on the northwest German power grid and triggered a power outage in large parts of Western Europe, as a result of which up to 12 million people were without power for around half an hour. -On April 14, 2010, this cruise ship passed through the Panama Canal. At $375,000, this was the highest sewer fee ever. The price is determined by the weight and size of a ship and averages $52,000. source: Wikipedia

[@DaveStubbs-bq6kg]

Lee.............that was hilarious when you walked past the Tradewinds Duty Free Shop........" I sure as hell won't be buying anything on this ship ". Ah.............c'mon brother. Those Swiss watches will only you set you back about $ 10 K. LOL !

[@terrye6853]

Congratulations on 1600 videos thanks for letting us tag along

[@paulsagbakken2996]

That’s a big ship! Thank you Lee for documenting your everyday life. I find the interactions with the people onboard fascinating. Stay great and humble!

[@pamr4040]

❤

[@melissaward6311]

So cool And such nice interactions. Ty.

[@stephenspencer4672]

Intimate huh? About a half dozen of these vessels would hold the entire population of Moscow Idaho.. Happy sailing 😊❤

[@Austin4098]

Great Tour - Thanks Lee !!

[@TZ1000-zu7ki]

Another fascinating video, thank you. How does attendance at the shows work for these cruises? Does the price of the cruise include all of the shows or does one have to buy tickets for each one? Are they general admission? I can't imagine that there is seating/room for all passengers to attend every show. For example, the hall where Lyle is playing tonight doesn't look as if it could hold all the passengers. Is is it first come first serve or does one have to sign up for a seat?

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Here in Alberta, Canada, it is very cold, with a bad wind chill. I wish was on that ship. I wish Maureen all the best. Cheers, Leland! 🙏✌️

[@woodenstoolstudios7211]

Hey Lee, so wondering…. Are your techs with you on this gig? I assume you’re using all Backline provided, and just brought your bass. Cruise gigs must be harder logistics wise.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Just brought my bass.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Aaagggg..where's me bass player..oh he's up in the crows nest matie ..aarrggg..he should be down here playing A pirates life for me...oh ahoy mates...its showtime...sailing the high seas again Mr.Long Beard...enjoy your travels and stay safe ..be safe Leland Sklar Peace ✌️ 🙏 peace ✌️ 🙏 ☮️ ...!!!!

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Mike. Saw you the other day.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

​@Mark_Brooks No you didn't just an illusion..sorry the deep state lives on.!!!!

[@Gina-ly5bp]

Switching gears? Bon Voyage! Wishing you a fantastic run with Lyle Lovett! 😎

[@m1nn1s]

Hi, Gina! 💖 🎶✨☮️

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hiya!

[@dckmusic]

I'm assuming that ship is the Norwegian Pearl - we sailed on that ship to Alaska back in 2015. Your tour brings back some memories.

[@slipperynoodle20]

Awesome tour! Does Lyle's stage crew set-up the stage or the ship's crew? Who supplies the piano? Good luck finding Brad warming up😂. Love and Thanks ❤👍❤👍

[@9Ridgeroad]

I like the blue louvered doors contrasted with the honey-colored wood.

[@rogerfernandez3775]

At the gym, the song is Don Omar's Danza Kuduro 😆

[@dallaswright9249]

Mr cruse good luck on your mini tour tell the gals an boys in the band break a leg have a greate shooow as always peace out Cincy

[@subdude1234]

I'm curious, is it up to the musicians to pay for their own flights from their homes to Miami, or does Lyle's corporation pay for all to arrive at the ship? Always wondered about that. Thanks.

[@kimhebert9905]

Thanks 👍

[@lavatar3562]

Another enormous Cruise Ship!

[@Winston01]

Good morning, Lee. Or is it morning? Bon voyage!

[@m1nn1s]

Morning Winston! 💖 (for #1600!) HAPPY 1600 🛳️ (cruising) 💖

[@Mark_Brooks]

Winston! Plant seeds!

[@m1nn1s]

@@Mark_Brooks Hey, Mark.. (stato man ☮️🧙‍♂️⚡)

[@Winston01]

@@Mark_Brooks I have cucumber and bell peppers to sow. You’re right. It is time.

[@mrblue8439]

Thanks for the video

[@JimFothergill]

Awesome!!!!!!!! Enjoy!!!

[@elcienechagas1981]

Lee love it ❤❤❤👏👏

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Nice to hear Garry Rafferty' Right Down The Line playing in the background. Bet you played it yourself at some time. Norwegian Pearl 😂. Greetings from Norway.

[@RogerBergqvist]

1600 videos. Wow. It´s a lot och videos. Keep up the good job!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Lee, i wanted to ask how your insomnia impacts you on the road? Just curious from a fellow insomniac.

[@lelandsklar6363]

I sleep little no matter where.

[@Marksminidv]

Check out the dude at the 9:56 mark of the video...🖕🏻😂😂😂

[@RockandRollWoman]

Dude! Dude! That dude? I started keeping a dude count!

[@FreedomRock44]

So funny to see Rick Coco there!!!!!!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Dude! Dude! Hey, Dude! 😂😂😂

[@BP-ww9fp]

Is this your first cruise dates with Lyle?

[@m1nn1s]

Afternoon Leland 💖 🧙‍♂️ ✨ ... (Little Rock ,Arkansas!)💖 🤗 😍 Healing energy ⚡ to Maureen ✨ and the boys 💖 🐾 🐾 Bless the 🇳🇴 ... Norwegian Pearl and all who ⛵ sail in her! 🇳🇴 🛳 💖☮️✨

[@ditchgator1]

Ahoy matey... The dramamine express is about to cast off. Play hard 😉👍 😎✌👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@FreedomRock44]

You forget how big these ships are......Think of the venues you play in and that is a section of the ship?????? Unreal!

[@RalphOnofrio]

From Ralph Onofrio.......I can't do the ship thing anymore...I developed a BAD vertigo episode..Doc said no boats for you.

[@johncopeland3826]

If I met yourself Mr Sklar , I'd be a gibbering wreck ..like Ralph Kramden on the $66.000 dollar answer episode of the Honeymooners . I ' brive a dus ' ..I ' dus a brive ' kind of thing ! Nah ,just kidding ! I'd hope that I could ask some decent questions without ballsing it up ( great Scottish vocabulary ) ... maybe one of these fine days . Best wishes to Mrs Sklar .

[@opitherealest]

i hope you have fun

[@ottf24]

Happy 1600 Video

[@yourtiowally]

I emailed Norwegian Cruise Lines to take you on a tour of the engine room. I hope it works out for you, motorhead.