By Paul T. Mueller
Some of the most memorable onstage comments on the Cayamo 2018 cruise:
Good God, you are a morose bunch. – John Prine, commenting on some of the songs suggested by passengers for his all-request show
Brian Wright and Aaaron Lee Tasjan
Some people – some people – say my music lacks emotional range. – Richard Thompson, noting that he’s capable of singing miserable songs at any tempo
A lot of catharsis before lunch is not the norm for me. – Hayes Carll, during a Wednesday morning “Unlikely Trio” show with Gregory Alan Isakov and Joe Purdy
I’m kind of out of tune – if this were the Outlaw [Country] Cruise, I’d just go ahead and play. – Joe Pug
This is the greatest trip I’ve ever been on, and I’ve been on a few. – Steve Poltz
Did you guys enjoy Fake Belize? – Jonny Fritz, referring to Harvest Caye, Norwegian’s newly created private island
I didn’t really lose that much – plus, I’m going back tonight to win it back. – Max Gomez, on his Thursday night in the casino
Even the espresso machines are going “Shhh.” – Shawn Fisher of Flagship Romance, introducing one of the duo’s quiet songs next to the Atrium coffee bar
It’s the laziest thing in the world, writing songs about writing songs, but I do it all the time. – Brian Wright
Scott Miller
Don’t give up! Just keep trying – and when you make it, remember me. – Michael Trotter Jr. of The War and Treaty
It’s not as full out here as at night, when all the sinning is taking place. – Paul Thorn, during the Saturday morning gospel show
We can out-earnest anyone on this boat. – Cory Chisel, during his solo show
I could sing you out on a happy high note, but I’m not going to. – Hayes Carll, at the end of a somewhat downbeat solo set
This is so much fun, I can’t even tell you. – Buddy Miller
Maybe I died in that wreck and this is heaven. – Scott Miller, referring to the rollover accident that delayed him on the way to New Orleans
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