Entertainment Series
Perry Dickison
Perry Dickison, pianist and vocalist. A former high school music teacher, Perry has focused his career on singing and playing piano since 1990. He traveled the world from 1990 to 1998, performing on The Crystal Harmony and The Crystal Symphony. Perry has been a featured soloist with three symphony orchestras in Canada and since 2004, he been a frequent entertainer aboard the MV Explorer in the Caribbean. He is based in Vancouver, Canada, where he maintains a busy performing schedule. Perry has produced and recorded three solo albums, featuring Standards, Pop, Broadway and Inspirational repertoire. For more information, please go to http://www.perrydickison.com/.
Daphne Alderson
It is Daphne Alderson's vision to bring cabaret to people everywhere. Critically acclaimed as an artist, her warm, contralto voice has moved and delighted audiences of all ages. Her debut recording, "A Matinee at the Love Cafe," has been called an enchanting and mesmerizing collection of American, French, and Latin song standards. She has toured throughout the northeastern region in cabaret and classical venues, and her opera credits include Central City, Pittsburgh Opera, Opera North, Berks Grand Opera and the Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh. She serves on the music faculty at Seton-Hill University. Daphne will be accompanied on stage by her husband, classical guitarist and composer John Marcinizyn.
Q Du Jour
Brian Beck, Holly Beck, Jon Clunies, and Pam Lauffer, are known through ISE's Enrichment Voyages as Q Du Jour. Happy to be back aboard the Explorer for another adventure, Q Du Jour's tight vocal harmonies, a cappella acrobatics, and humorous antics are sure to endear them to a new set of what they refer to as the their "Explorer Family". From Barbershop to Broadway to Bourbon Street, Q Du Jour's varied repertoire is bound to contain something for everyone. The group's members each have musical pedigrees too long to mention here but you are welcome to ask them all about their symphonic experiences, celebrity performances, global travel, and international gold medals over a cool beverage!
Bob Falstein
Bob Falstein has been performing music from the 40's thru the 90's with beautiful vocal renditions of many favorites composed by artists like: Cole Porter, Barry Manilow, Gershwin, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Billy Joel, just to name a few. Every now and then you'll even hear Bach or Clementi or Mozart or Rachmaninoff. Add a little comedy, some storytelling and sometimes, even a sing-a-long. When on land, Bob resides in the San Francisco Bay area and performs at many special events and local Hotels and Resorts as well as casinos in Nevada.
John Mott
While attending college, John Mott played the piano in several local supper clubs. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh he attended the McPhail Institute of Music in Minneapolis, MN., learning the art of piano tuning and repair. Although his career was in law enforcement as a Minnesota State Trooper, music remained important in his life, playing at the Minnesota Music Cafe, governor's mansion and other special events. Upon retirement, the opportunity arose to combine travel and music. He joined ISE as a piano player on enrichment voyages and as conduct officer on semester voyages. He has been with ISE since 2004. "Music is a fun way to bring people together and relax during down time. I am looking forward to the upcoming voyage." John resides in Apple Valley, MN.