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AMERICA’S FAVORITE YACHT ROCK BAND!™

Winner – 2023 best of las vegas – tribute act – las vegas review journal, 2023 best tribute act – vegas411, 2021 wami – best tribute artist 2019 wami – new artist of the year.

Imagine that it’s 1981 and you’re cruising the Atlantic shores of the Hamptons with your friends. Bikinis are fluorescent, polo collars are popped, and boat shoes are rocked sockless. In the background, your booming sound system is playing the soft-rock sounds of Olivia Newton-John, Toto, Kenny Loggins, The Carpenters, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, and Air Supply.

The Docksiders are made up of music industry veterans – led by 3-time Grammy™ nominee, Kevin Sucher. Their unique tribute act of your favorite “soft rock” songs of the 70s and 80s – now defined as Yacht Rock – have been entertaining thousands of people for years and the revival of this genre and audiences are only getting bigger.

The Docksiders just completed a 50+ show run at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas… and now Headline at Notoriety Live on Fremont St.

Show stopping hit song after hit song, costume changes, and production, is only topped by their world-class performance.

Take some time to discover our many videos on our  YouTube Channel  and stop by our  Facebook page  for additional entertaining content!

Keep it SMOOTH friends – Thanks for stopping by our website!

“GET ON THE BOAT!!!! The Docksiders show defines Yacht Rock!! They are the total experience of this genre of music! So yes, get on the boat, have a beer, have some pizza, and party with the the greatest Yacht Rock Band in the country …The Docksiders!” – Tony Orlando – Legend

“in a short amount of time, this dazzling couple has made a meteor-sized impact on las vegas entertainment. they’re everywhere, doing everything, and winning hearts wherever they go. erin and kevin sucher truly are gifts to our city. please support their efforts, along with the amazing colleagues, band members, friends, and collaborators who join them in making our city a brighter and happier place.” – sam novak – vegas411, “i just wanted to drop a note to tell you how much i loved the show last night. i seriously wish i could book this band, like, every other week. you are so fun to listen to, and you sounded fantastic. really on point with vocals and musicianship. thanks so much for coming to omaha, i hope to get you back here at some point down the road” – erika hansen, booking manager – omaha performing arts center.

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Since 2016, Yachty by Nature has brought you the very best in LIVE Yacht Rock, originating in Southern California but playing from sea to shining sea!

This hot 6 piece band plays the finest groovy soft yacht rock tunes from the late 70’s and early 80’s. We are a Yachtical Tribute to your favorite artists like Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, & so much more.

Expert musicality, groove and improvisational flavor ignite these classic vinyl cuts. All LIVE, ALL the time.  Scotty McYachty & Julie McCoy on the big vocals, then Captain Carl, Wes Coast & Big Wave Dave locking the rhythm section down, & Pacific Rim on sax and jazz flute for nonstop fun!

We are the Yacht Rock Tribute you’ve been looking for and we’re bringing the Yacht Party to YOU! Put on your captain’s hat and Ride Like the Wind to get Yachty with us.

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The cruise director, Julie is the newest addition to the S.S. Yachty by Nature and comes to us from Iowa via New York City! This songstress brings the fun, exuberance, and all those tasty vocal notes and those fancy disco dance moves to boot. No diva attitude here, Julie kicks butt on those vocals and takes names later!

Likes: a fine rosé, karate kicks, bell bottoms, elevator shoes, and anything patent leather. Dislikes: pushy people, mutton chops, and slow dancing

Captain Carl

Captain Carl has been the funky white boy moonwalking and breakdancing his way through gigs with his 80's tribute band Neon Nation and the 10 piece soul band Barela for quite a few years. Aside from the shaggy 70's look, he's bringing the same funk, groove, verve, and 70's swagger he's been bringing to the stage for years. When he's on the mic, prepare to put the champagne down and boogie.

Likes: vinyl, jazz flute, mahogany, leather bound books, pool parties, fondue, champagne, and waterbeds.

Scotty McYachty

Scotty has been a regular with Southern California 80's fave Neon Nation also! Our true seaman, Scotty is a veteran of the navy and though he never appeared in the Village People song of the same name, we are still looking for the footage....he had to be there. While he's not sipping on a coconut filled umbrella drink, he's laying down the smooth grooves and kickass vocals that heat this band up. Watch out cuz Scotty is our own resident Michael McDonald!!!!!!

Our resident Floridian drops those Yachty good guitar solos and shredding Steely Dan lines over our smooth and groovy rhythm section. Imported from Florida, Wes comes to us with pirate good looks, super guitar chops, and a Yachty heart of gold under those shredtastic solos!

likes clever hooks, long walks on the beach at sunset, and southern comforts.

turnoffs include: manscaping, people who are mean to puppies, and rude people.

Big Wave Dave

Droppin' anchor wherever the smooth grooves keep goin'.

Watch out, Dave will groove you hard or groove you soft, but it won't quit til' you've been dancin' All Night Longgggg.

Pacific RIM

Getting disqualified in the 2015 World Sax Off for being too SMOOTH. Luckily these days, Yacht Rock reigns supreme and Pacific Rim has brought his talents to Southern California. Our resident Lithuanian, Rim enjoys sunsets, palm trees, and flamingo laden wallpaper and has traded his Baltic roots for the sunny shores of the Pacific. So smooth.

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I'm not much into health food, I am INTO champagne.

You’d be a fool to stop this tide. Spread your wings and let me come inside.

Everyday is Christmas, and every night is New Year's Eve.

And I've got such a long way to go, to make it to the border of Mexico.

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West Hollywood gets Yachty on August 3, 2024.  Yachty by Nature is California's #1 yacht rock band and they will Rock your Yacht off.  For those about to DOCK, we salute you.  The Captains of Smooth come into town and play all your favorite 70's and 80's smooth grooves.  Get your soft rock on as this crew of smooth sailors will melt your face off...softly!  Tickets are going fast so don't miss the boat.  Let's get shipfaced at the world famous Whisky a Go Go.  It'll be a night to remember! #yachtrock #yachtrockband #yachtybynature #whiskyagogo

Ahoy Sahara Las Vegas!  Yachty by Nature drops anchor at the Azilo Ultra Pool party on June 1, 2024.  Come Sail Away with the best in 70's & 80's soft rock.  Your Captains of Smooth take the stage at 10pm and swimwear and yachty attire are encouraged.  This yacht rock band is ready to set sail!

Yachty by Nature plays your favorite 70's & 80's soft rock jams at Coach House 5/31/24.  Come Sail Away with America's yacht rock band .  In fact, Wayward Sons band opens for us and it's gonna be super fun.  Get your tickets and don't miss the boat.

Ahoy! Virgin Voyages New Years cruise to the Caribbean is happening with Yachty by Nature. America's Yacht Rock Band comes aboard the Valiant Lady December 30 for the SMOOTHEST NYE 2024 on land and sea. These smooth sailors will travel to the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, St. Croix and Bahamas. What a way to cap off a brilliant 2023 and usher in the new year in style. Virgin boasts the sexiest cruises on the seven seas. With Pacific Rim on board, we'll make it the SAXIEST yacht rock band experience on the Atlantic. #yachtrock #virginvoyage #yachtrockband

Campus Jax Christmas concert with Yachty by Nature! December 16, 2023 this yacht rock band will play all your favorite 70's and 80's smooth soft rock jams. Get yachty with us! #yachtrockband

Sea Legs at the Beach in Huntington Beach on October 21.  Come Sail Away with California's #1 yacht rock band.  All your favorite 70's and 80's soft rock jams played by this incredibly fun band.

Come Sail Away when Campus Jax yacht rock party stars Yachty by Nature on October 6, 2023.  Get your tickets and reserve a spot to dine and dance with the hottest yacht rock band this side of the Mississippi.  Ahoy!  Check our song list for the fun tunes that our concert includes.

Ahoy Copper Blues Brea!  Yachty by Nature is the West Coast's #1 yacht rock band and they'll be docking in Brea on March 4, 2023.  Get your tickets now for the best in 70's and 80's soft rock. #yachtrock #yachtrockband

Knitting Factory NoHo is hosting the yacht rock party on February 18, 2023.  Yachty by Nature headlines with Hollywood Crue as the support act for a night of smooth.  Don't miss the boat for the hottest in 70's and 80's soft rock jams.  #yachtrock #yachtrockband

Live Yacht Rock Band at Pala Casino with Yachty by Nature in concert for your smooth 70's and 80's guilty pleasures.  The soft rock smorgasbord will be an all-you-can-eat affair :). Get your tickets $15 and enjoy the very BEST yacht rock band on the West Coast!  For all of our songs, click here !

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Venice West hosts America's yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature on 1/7/23.  Doors open at 6pm.  Wayback Daddies will open at 8pm and then your favorite 70's and 80's smooth soft rock by yours truly.  Get Yachty in Los Angeles with us and get your tickets now while supplies last.

Tiki Bar Costa Mesa is getting Yachty on 1/6/23.  Get your tickets for the Yachty by Nature concert at 8pm.  It's gonna be smooth 70's and 80's soft rock to your heart's content.  Get yachty !

Huntington Beach yacht rock LIVE .  Yachty by Nature will play your favorite 70's and 80's vinyl cuts at Biergarten Old World HB this Saturday night 11/12/22 at 830pm.  Come Sail Away with Southern California's finest yacht rock band.  Tickets are $15.  Don't miss the boat!

Tiki and Yacht Rock together!  Yep, it's official.  Yachty by Nature will headline the action packed lineup for Circa Caliente 2022 on October 15, Saturday at 8pm.  This event will be sold out, so get those tickets and wristbands ready for a smooth show with this yachty crew!

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Redneck Rodeo and Yachty by Nature have a free concert coming up on October 8, 2022.  Come Sail Away when the Redneck Yacht Club will become the center of the Southern California music universe.  These two bands are some of the southland's most popular bands out there so the combination will be an epic party on the BEach in Huntington Beach.  2pm the show begins with Yachty and then RR will take over at 5pm for the night shift.

Don't miss the boat!

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Old World Huntington Beach Biergarten is having a Yacht Rock party!  Yachty by Nature will headline the event and provide the best in 70's and 80's soft rock music.  The concert starts at 8pm and tickets are $20 for the special installment of Old World's Rocktoberfest event!  Can't wait to get yachty with our peeps at Old World.  It's always a super fun venue for us!

Come Sail Away with the SMOOTHEST yacht rock band on Land and Sea!  City of Lake Forest presents their summer concert series and Yachty by Nature will headline with an opening band Santanaways beginning at 530.  Ahoy! #yachtrock #yachtrockband #yachtybynature #yachtrockradio

Canyon Club presents Southern California's FINEST yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature.  Prepare for the best in 70's and 80's soft rock hits coming at you live by this professional crew of musicians.  Come Sail Away with the pleasure cruise that is YBN.  Get your tickets and don't miss the boat at the Canyon Agoura :) #yachtrock #yachtrockband

La Santa OC is having a yacht rock party and you are invited on August 11, 2022 at 8pm.  Yachty by Nature takes the stage for the first time since they moved the venue from the old Marty's on Newport in Tustin a couple years ago.  Come out for the Back To School special on a Thursday night.  Pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await!

Cal Coast Beer presents California's #1 Yacht Rock Band, Yachty by Nature.  The band comes to Paso Robles for an evening of smooth 70's and 80's soft rock hits.  For all those about to dock, we salute you.  Get your tickets now and reserve that table before it's too late!  Last time at the friendly confines, it was a super yachty crowd.  Looks like the smooth pleasure cruise is going to get even smootherer this time around.  Don't miss the boat.

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Yacht Rock beach party with California's #1 Yacht Rock Band, Yachty by Nature.  In fact, the band will be flying in from the San Francisco Giants show the night before.  Always a special event, Sea Legs is one of our absolute favorite venues and Huntington Beach always comes out to party.  Don't miss the boat and get Yachty on the sand.

Our friends at the JettHeadz will open the show at 2pm and then we play at 4pm.  They are the premiere Joan Jett and the Blackhearts tribute!

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Yacht Rock San Francisco will feature Yachty by Nature at Oracle Park on July 29, 2022 at 5pm.  This port on a Western Bay is gonna serve yacht rock fans this day.  So Ride Like the Wind to Seal's Plaza before the major league baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Giants .  You know the players will Steal Away to home plate for the opening pitch at 7pm.  So dance All Night Long with America's yacht rock band and Get Yachty with us for an epic free concert on the Bay!

RSM summer concert series !  Yachty by Nature is California's #1 yacht rock band and they will perform at Rancho Santa Margarita on July 17, 2022.  The free summer concert begins at 630pm and runs for 2 hours.  It's an all you can eat smorgasbord of 70's and 80's soft rock.  Don't miss the boat!

City of Garden Grove brings in the West Coast's #1 yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature on July 14, 2022.  6pm the live concert will begin.  Enjoy the finest 70's and 80's soft rock in California.

Long Beach Yacht Rock is happening again with Yachty by Nature at the Gaslamp on June 11, 2022 at 8pm.  Tickets are $20, so follow the link and get your tables reserved today.  Don't miss the boat on the SMOOTHEST yacht rock band in the land.  YBN only plays the very best in 70's and 80's soft rock.  Get your captain's hat ready and don that yacht rock attire for one smooth pleasure cruise.

Anchors Aweigh everyone!  Check our song list for the yacht rock playlist!

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Don't miss the boat on the Catalina Wine Mixer that you've been waiting for.  Yachty by Nature, America's Yacht Rock Band and Redneck Rodeo together again for smooth times!  This Memorial Day weekend, you're going to say I'm On a Boat!  YBN will be all over your favorite 70's and 80's yacht rock songs right in the city of Avalon!  Talk about getting Yachty.  You can't get yachtier than that.

In fact, that Sunday May 29, we'll transform the island from an 80's weekend to SURF AND TURF.  Yes, Redneck Rodeo will start things off at 12 noon and then hand off the yacht rock party to the smoothest band on the west coast:  Yachty by Nature.

Can't wait to share the stage with our buddies at Redneck, it's going to be a fun one!

Get your accommodations while you can, your ferry ticket and your tickets for the show.  In fact, why not chopper in.  Don't blow it Dale!

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Yacht Rock Beach Party at Sea Legs HB.  Yachty by Nature is the SMOOTHEST yacht rock band in the land.  Come Sail Away with us for a beautiful day of fun in the sand on April 23, 2022.  Anchors Aweigh for a decadent day at the beach and sing along with your favorite guilty pleasure playlist.  Plenty of Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Doobies, Toto, Steely Dan, and so much more.  Yachty by Nature plays the 70's and 80's soft rock songs you're dying to hear LIVE!

Call ahead for your table/cabana reservations and let's get Yachty on the sand!

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Yacht Rock House of Blues on April 2, 2022. Yachty by Nature plays all your 70's and 80's soft rock hits with their friends from the 80's glam metal band, Power Serge.  The party starts at 6pm and you won't want to miss this epic affair!!!

Don't miss the boat, get your tickets now.

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Biergarten HB at Old World brings you the finest in yacht rock, Yachty by Nature.  January 29, 2022 this crew of smooth sailors hits the stage in Huntington Beach for a one-of-a-kind yacht party.  If you like Piña Coladas, you'll love this band.  Get your tickets now and reserve a table to get yachty with the hottest 70's and 80's soft rock band in California.

Set a course for smooth and pop the champagne.  You won't want to miss the boat on Yachty by Nature's unique brand of yacht rock and one helluva boat party!

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Country Club Yacht Rock happens this December 11 in Costa Mesa.  Climb aboard this Holiday Special as the S.S. Yachty by Nature comes to town bearing gifts like Toto, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Ambrosia, Hall and Oates and Michael McDonald.  We'll play all your 70's and 80's soft rock hits at Country Club.  They have awesome food, crafty cocktails, and that Caddyshack vibe that just doesn't quit.

Make sure to wear your yachty attire or an Ugly Christmas Sweater for maximum fun and frolic!

Yes, it'll be an all you can eat smorgasbord of SMOOTH as California's #1 LIVE yacht rock band takes the stage.  Don't miss the boat for this pleasure cruise.  In fact, pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await.

Call for your table reservation and let's get yachty!  Country Club is in Costa Mesa on 17th Street and it will sell out fast :)

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Gaslamp Long Beach is hosting the Yacht Rock Party of the year on November 20, 2021 with Yachty by Nature.  America's yacht rock band will rock the boat with the freshest covers of 70's and 80's soft rock in the business.  This crew of smooth sailors has been sailing the smooth seas of yacht since 2016.  In fact, they play coast to coast and all points in between.  They are the most well traveled national hardcore soft rock band except for Yacht Rock Revue.  Come Sail Away and pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await.

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Paddys Station has the Halloween Party that you won't wanna miss.  Yacht Rock Superstars make a stop at the old San Juan Capistrano train station.  They bring in your favorite 70's and 80's soft rock hits and rock the yacht as OC's #1 yacht rock band.  Don't miss the boat and Get Yachty with us on October 30, 2021.  Doors open at 7pm and the band will hit at 9pm.  Pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await.

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Paso Robles gets yachty!  Yachty by Nature takes the stage at California Coast Beer Co. on October 23, 2021 at 7pm.  Make sure to get your tickets, this event will sell out, so don't miss the boat.  In fact, it's not every day that Yachty by Nature gets to the central coast.  So, get your yacht rock on while you can!  This is the band you've been waiting for.  The smooth pleasure cruise of 70's and 80's soft rock hits the friendly shores of Paso Robles this week.  Pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await.  Yacht Rock Song List

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Yachty by Nature brings live Yacht Rock to the Moonshine Festival in Bakersfield on 10/9.  It'll be a Yacht Rocktoberfest at the Ice House so get your tickets now!

The bands will include:  Kali Sol, The Aviators, No Duh , Yachty by Nature, and The Hitmen.

Doors open at 5pm and your favorite yacht rock band will go on at 8pm.

Sea Legs Yacht Rock

Yachty by Nature brings the finest 70's and 80's soft rock jams to Huntington Beach on September 11, 2021 at 4pm.  Free concert, don't miss the boat.  Orange County's #1 yacht rock band always brings the house down on the sand.  Pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await.  #yachtrockband #softrock #sealegshb #yachtrock #yachtybynature #orangecounty #oc Yacht Rock Song List

Delta Coves for Labor Day!

Join Yachty by Nature for an amazing evening of 70's and 80's yacht rock jams at Delta Coves, Bethel Island on 9/5/21 at 5pm.  It'll be a smooth pleasure cruise with all your old school guilty pleasures with California's hottest yacht rock band.  Sacramento River Delta will be getting yachty for Labor Day.

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Old World Biergarten Huntington Beach

August 7, Yachty by Nature comes to HB for a night of 70's and 80's soft rock.  The finest yacht rock band on land and sea!  Come Sail Away with us for one smooth pleasure cruise of a good time.  Ahoy, you'll be sailing in no time.  Tickets are $15 and feel free to reserve a VIP table for your crew.  It'll be a don't miss type of concert this summer as we get moving out of a year of Covid.  Cheers to an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of smooth music.  In fact, we'll rock your sailor jams all night long.

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Canyon Montclair and America's yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature.  Two great tastes that taste great together!  Let's Get Yachty with all your favorite 70's and 80's yacht rock hits.  Hardcore soft rock at its finest here.  Nothing like the smooth pleasure cruise with the nation's hottest LIVE yacht rock band.  Join us for a memorable evening of smooth music with this haute crew.  Captain Carl, Scotty McYachty, Courtney Cruise, Big Wave Dave, Ben Shreddin' and Pacific Rim put out the vibe.  Pop the champagne, your smooth grooves await! #yachtrock #yachtrockband #yachtybynature #canyonmontclair

Lake Forest in Orange County will be yacht rock central this 4th of July 2021.  They bring you Orange County's #1 yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature.  As you may know, this is the hottest yacht party going.  Indeed, they play all your 70's and 80's soft rock favorites.  Imagine cruising the sports park with Toto, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs covers filling the air.  It's going to be a smooth pleasure cruise for Independence Day this time around.

Fireworks begin at 9pm and will cap the evening after California's smoothest tribute to yacht rock wraps at 830pm.  Don't miss the boat the FREE concert and all you can eat smorgasbord of smooth music.  In fact, this yacht concert is a sight for sore eyes.  It's been a difficult year of Covid 19 and quarantines and very little live concerts, shows, and entertainment.  Yachty by Nature and Lake Forest aim to change that and put a kick in your step.

Moreover, put on your captain's hat and your yacht rock clothes to celebrate the occasion.   In addition, if you need some yachty merch, come visit our store for new shirts, hats, and even captain's hats from Broner.  Let's Get smooth this 4th of July and show our patriotic spirit with the best yacht rock band on the West Coast.  Sea you there!

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Canyon Agoura Hills, here we come!

Yachty by Nature is on a crash course for adventure in Los Angeles on July 3, 2021 at 8pm.  In fact, don't miss the boat.   We play all your 70's and 80's smooth soft rock hits like Hall and Oates, Toto, and Steely Dan.  The smooth pleasure cruise begins at 8pm and we'll dance like Lionel Richie, All Night Long.  Don't worry, you've got the real thing here and we'll play it all live for you every note of the way.  Ultimately, Yachty by Nature is all the fun of the yacht party.  Think Step Brothers meets Ron Burgundy meets Love Boat and a bit of Caddyshack.

Don't forget to wear your captains hat and your yacht rock outfits to get in the smooth mood.  Can't wait for the yacht concert of the year.  It's all happening at Canyon Agoura Hills.  Let's kick off the 4th of July weekend in style and have a yachty Independence Day.

Get your tickets and drop anchor with us!  https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-agoura-hills/

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Yacht Rock in Lake Arrowhead!

June 12, America's Yacht Rock band will take Center Stage in the village up in Lake Arrowhead.  Don't miss the boat on the finest crew of captains to rock the yacht on the West Coast.  Adult oriented rock will reign supreme as we hit the town SMOOTHLY!  Hope to sea you there and enjoy the sounds of the yacht concert on the friendly shores of this mountain top hamlet.  All your favorite 70's and 80's soft rock artists like Hall and Oates, Toto, Steely Dan and more played by Yachty by Nature.

This crew of smooth sailors played Lake Arrowhead last in 2017.  Since then, the band has blown up playing to audiences from sea to shining sea.  Come Sail Away with us and find out what out everyone is talking about.  AHOY, this cruise is getting under way and it'll be a yacht party to remember.  Don't forget to wear your captain's hats and all your yachty garb for full effect.  We'll be sailing in no time.

I believe we are sold out, but get on the waiting list!!!

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Lake Havasu and America's yacht rock band Yachty by Nature.

This show will certainly float your boat.  It's an all you can eat smorgasbord of smooth 70's and 80's yacht rock music.  Come down to Yard City and enjoy the hottest smooth music from 6pm to 9pm.

And for more information on the event, check out Lake Havasu .

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Sax On the Beach!

Yachty by Nature plays all your favorite 70's and 80's soft rock gems.  In fact, they drop anchor on the sand in Huntington Beach on May 1, 2021.  Join us at Sea Legs for a smooth pleasure cruise with the entire crew.  The yacht concert of the year is happening on Mayday.  Yep, Mayday, Mayday!  It'll be a crash course for adventure when the Yachtiest Crew in all the land goes live Saturday 5/1/21.

Free Admission, but parking can get tricky so get there early and stay with us til 5 as the band will rev up all your smooth vinyl cuts.

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OC Tavern brings America's Yacht Rock band to town on April 17, 2021.  In fact, the show starts at 7pm so get your table reservation now before it sells out!  Yachty by Nature plays only the finest in 70's and 80's yacht rock.

Known as the Captains of Smooth, the band is coming out of Covid 19 with new songs and new energy to play smooth music for our amazing fans who've been sidelined for a year now.  We can't wait to get back on the stage and bring you the best in yacht rock entertainment.  Importantly, OC Tavern will be the perfect port to be in this smooth storm.  Their outdoor concert lounge is primed for captain hats, 70's attire, country club dress, and your yachty gear.  It's gonna be a fun one so don't miss out as San Clemente is dropping anchor with the best yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature.  Let's Get Yachty!

We love our San Clemente peeps, so come out and groove with us while tickets last.  Sax on the Beach will be served just like the 1978 yacht party in Marina del Rey.  So, Ride Like the Wind for a table reservation!  In fact, come out early and bet the ponies if you can.  This yacht concert will be one to remember!  OC Tavern will be ground zero for smooth yacht rock on April 17.   Read up on some Yachty by Nature band history here.

Take a look at our yachty song list and feel free to hit us up for requests!

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High Park Tap House on March 27, 2021 will play host to America's Yacht Rock band.  In fact, get your tickets now before it's too late!  Outside concert and VIP tables available while they last.  Get your smooth pleasure cruise on!  You'll be saying, I'm on a Boat when the yacht party begins.  So, make plans to drop anchor with Southern California's ONLY all Live yacht rock band.  We are your captains of smooth and the yacht rock tribute experience everyone is talking about.  Toto, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Lionel Richie, Hall and Oates and so much more.

Lastly, the concert is outside in the parking lot venue.  So, you can socially distance and be as comfortable as you'd like with Covid 19 protocol.  Can't wait to see everyone getting yachty.  Most importantly, let's Deck the Hall and Oates together!

Buy your tickets now!

#yachtrock #yachtrockband #highparktaphouse #missionviejo #yachtconcert #yachtband #yachtybynature #liveyachtrock #softrock #yachtrockcoverband

St. Paddy's Day will feel like Opening Day 2021.

Importantly, as things open up from the Coronavirus Covid 19 pandemic in 20-21, we look forward to playing yacht rock live again.  We have a last minute concert at Black Marlin on March 17 at 5pm and tickets are $20 and $30.  The band plays from 5pm to 8pm outdoors on the back concert grounds in Tustin and can't wait to play live again.  It's been one year of Covid and the band has played everything from virtual concerts to drive-ins, boat-ins and beyond.  In fact, here we are, ready to put the green hats on and rock the yacht again!

Don't miss the boat and purchase your paper tickets from the restaurant itself.  Limited capacity and it will sell out.  Erin go bragh.

Let's celebrate a unique and wonderful St. Patrick's Day this year.  Check our song list here.

#yachtrock #yachtrockband #shamrock #irish #kissmeimirish #yachtybynature #smooth #captainshats #blackmarlin #tustin

Private Party in Yorba Linda for a 50th birthday party, wish you were invited!  #yachtrock #yachtrockbands #yachtrockband #yachtybynature #softrock #tributeband

Yacht Rock Paso Robles

Yachty by Nature is cruising up the coast for a private party in the Central Coast.  In fact, the crew is bringing smooth to the seaside of Paso Robles and wish you were invited!  Going to be Yacht Party fun for this concert for the bride and groom.  Hope they have enough Rosé to keep the smooth pleasure cruise going like Lionel Richie...All Night Long!  This yacht will sail at the Cass Winery for the straits of smooth music.

#yachtrock #yachtrockpasorobles #yachtparty #yachtywedding #yachtrockwedding #pasorobles #centralcoast #yachtybynature #yachtband #yachtconcert #smoothmusic #yachtrockband

Brea Virtual Concert on August 12, 2020 features California's hottest yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature.  They'll play your favorite 70's and 80's soft rock hits and wow you with their LIVE renditions of these vinyl classics.  In addition, for more about the genre, check our blog!

Enjoy from the comfort of your own home and feel free to wear your boat shoes, captains hats, and yacht rock attire to get into the groove.  Moreover, Covid 19 is getting us all down.  So, get yachty with us live streaming from the Curtis Theater in Brea, CA.  Until we can go truly live again, thanks for catching us online.  We'll include some deep cuts and your favorites too from all kinds of yacht rock artists.  With Scotty McYachty dazzling you with those high vocals and Courtney Cruise on the mic, you'll be swimming in the smooth.  In fact, it's been said that yacht rock is the tequila hideaway as we escape from the norm, the bland, and the difficult.  Bask in the glow of Pacific Rim's punctuated sax solos and Captain Carl's e-piano good vibes.  And then let Big Wave Dave groove you to your happy place while Ben Shreddin' heats up those guitar strings.

With an unmistakable groove and warm Catalina Breezes, let us float your boat.  In fact, Come Sail Away for Maximum smooth next Wednesday night and let your troubles fade away for an evening of fun.

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Yacht Rock on Catalina Island 8/1/20 with yacht rock band Yachty by Nature. The shores of Avalon will be graced by one heck of a smooth Catalina Breeze. Your captains of smooth, Yachty by Nature embody that unique style of 70's and 80's yacht rock that has them playing coast to coast. The real deal, they play everything 100% live and don't use backing tracks just like the original. 26 miles across the sea, get on a boat and strap on that captain's hat and deck shoes. In fact, we'll have the best tribute band to Journey, playing with us as a special addition. Don't Stop Believin' is otherwise known as DSB and this combo will be unprecedented awesomeness.

We play on the shores at Descanso Beach and the event runs from 3pm to 8pm. Don't miss the boat, come sail away with America's Yacht Rock band. #yachtrock #yachtybynature #yachtrockband #catalina #avalon #catalinabreeze

Whittier Summer Concert

Join us when the best yacht rock band in Southern California goes Virtual Concert for you in these Covid 19 pandemic times.  Yachty by Nature will serve up an all you can eat buffet of smooth 70's and 80's soft rock.  The City of Whittier hosts these concerts on Monday and Thursday thru the summer.  And, we'll close out the concert series with a yacht rock concert on July 30, 2020.

Featuring soft rock artists like Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie, Player and Ace, we aim to rock the yacht.  In fact, wear your captains hats at home and maybe some boat shoes to celebrate this yacht concert.  Additionally, we're the yacht band you've been looking for.  With amazing vocals, harmonies, saxy smooth rhythm section, and occasional keytar, this band is smooth!

These are tough times.  We wish to be with you live but thanks to Whittier for bringing us to you online!

#yachtrock #yachtrockband #summerconcert #virtualconcert #covid19 #yachtybynature #yachtconcert #yachtband #socialdistancing

Canyon Montclair features soft rock superstars Yachty by Nature on July 17, 2020.  The band will drop anchor to perform the best in 70's and 80's yacht rock music .  #yachtrock #yachtrockband #yachtybynature #montclair #thecanyon #softrock

Get ready for Southern California's hottest Yacht Rock band, Yachty by Nature on July 11, 2020 at Gaslamp Long Beach.  In fact, we play all your favorite 70's and 80's soft rock hits .  We feature music from Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Lionel Richie, Boz Scaggs, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Player, Ace, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Ambrosia, Toto, Steely Dan, and more.  Moreover, get smooth with your captains of smooth.  No backing tracks, just LIVE musicians playing your favorite West Coast jams. Tickets are $20 and it's going to be our first show coming out of the Covid 19 pandemic.

#gaslamp #longbeach #smooth #yachtrock #softrock #yachtybynature #yachtrockband

Canyon Club Agoura Hills hosts yacht rock band Yachty by Nature on April 11, 2020.  As always, YBN plays all your 70's and 80's soft rock favorites.  In addition, support act Wayward Sons will rock the yacht ahead of Southern California's captains of smooth.

Call now for your table reservation and buy your tickets before the seas get rough!  Prepare for the smooth pleasure cruise by wearing your yachty finest and celebrating those Toto, Steely Dan, Pablo Cruise, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Hall and Oates tunes that keep us dancing.  So, strap on your deck shoes, captains hat, and resort attire for the full yachty experience.  With Captain Carl at the helm and Scotty McYachty providing those Daryl Hall vocals, we'll smooth those seas out for you.  Additionally, our cruise director Courtney plans to ease your mind with a smorgasbord of yacht rock classics like Olivia Newton John, Captain and Tennille, Carly Simon, Nicolette Larson, and more!

Also, Big Wave Dave locks it down on drums and gives us that Africa beat.  Ben Shreddin' will scale Mount Smootherest on guitar.  And, Rim gives you all the Sax Appeal necessary for those Catalina Breezes to take us away to Avalon and beyond!  Come Sail Away with Southern California's hottest Yacht Rock Band and the ones playing it ALL LIVE no backing tracks.  Looking forward for maximum smooth in Los Angeles.  Sea you there! #yachtrock #yachtrockband #allnightlong #softrock #yachtybynature #canyonclubagoura #canyonclub

Scottsdale Arts Festival celebrates 50 years!

Yachty by Nature is the headliner for this awesome event. Your captains of smooth play at 4pm on March 14, 2020 at this Phoenix area festival celebrating art. The location is Scottsdale Civic Center Park and happens the entire weekend from Friday to Sunday. Yachty by Nature returns to Scottsdale for a 4th time since 2017. This yacht rock band brings the ONLY ALL LIVE yacht rock party in the Southwest. Don't be fooled by a cheap rip off that pretends to play live with pre-recorded backing tracks. There's really no substitute for playing 70's and 80's soft rock 100% live just like the original. We take our sound so seriously that we refuse to pretend, the music is all authentic, all live, and all note for note yachty fun! So, climb aboard, we're expecting you for a Love Boat meets Stepbrother meets Ron Burgundy fun fest of Yachty proportions in Scottsdale. Let's get Yachty !

#captaincarl #ronburgundy #imonaboat #yachtrock #yachtrockband #yachtrockparty #yachtybynature

Campus Jax and Yachty by Nature what a combo! On February 22, 2020, yacht rock sensation Yachty by Nature takes the stage for a smooth soft rock concert. In fact, located in Newport Beach, Campus Jax serves up the historically tasty Jax Shrimp and so much more. It's a comfy supper club with the perfect set up for your captains of smooth to provide a one-of-a-kind yacht rock experience for you. In addition, get your reservation in.  They typically pack the place for a smooth pleasure cruise to the stuff you listened to in the back of mom and dad's station wagon.

So, come out to Newport Beach, Campus Jax is near the airport and Yachty by Nature will take you back to those vinyl cuts of the 70's and 80's. Come Sail Away and dance the night away with Southern California's ONLY ALL LIVE yacht rock band. A very special guest will be singing with us this night and so don't miss the boat for an added layer of smooth. See you at Campus Jax . $10 entertainment fee and all you can eat smorgasbord of smooth! #yachtrock #yachtybynature #yachtband #yachtrockband #captainsofsmooth #comesailaway #yachtrockparty

Fort Lauderdale FL

Fort Lauderdale FL the weekend of February 8, 2020 will showcase some of the best Yacht Rockers out there.  First of all, the Yacht Rock Revue plays at  https://www.jointherevolution.net/concerts/ .  Next, they'll appear at the House of Blues Orlando, FL on February 8.  That same night, Yachty by Nature takes the helm of the Yacht Rock Party for Emeril Lagasses's Foundation in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  In fact, the famous chef, Emeril, is bringing the smooth California yacht rock band out to play for the charity fishing tournament.  Located at the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, the smooth pleasure cruise will be in first class company on the strand there.  In addition, Peter Beckett and many yacht rock heroes will bust a smooth on the 70's Rock and Romance Cruise to the Dominican Republic out of Miami, FL on Feb. 15.  Among others, Ambrosia, Player, Todd Rundgren, America, Pablo Cruise, Stephen Bishop, and Don Felder will appear on the smooth pleasure cruise as well.

As you can see, Fort Lauderdale FL will be the place to be in February 2020.  Get your tickets, get smooth, and get down with the grooviest music of all time with the best yacht rock bands in the business!  It's gonna be a stone groove my man.  In fact, if you're in Florida, don't miss the boat.  Additionally, if you don't know what to wear to one of these concerts, check our blog about how to dress to a yacht rock party.

Moreover, this is Yachty by Nature's maiden voyage first trip to Florida!  In fact, we've been as far as North Carolina and deep into the Midwest in Iowa, but never this far south.  We look forward to playing for Emeril and a BAM crew of sailors, captains, captainettes, and nautical guys and gals.  Not to mention, Florida is brimming with yachty peeps and so anchors aweigh to one Yachtical good time.  #yachtrock #yachtybynature #yachtrockflorida #fortlauderdalefl #emeril #linevineanddine #floridafishing #conradhotel #emerillagasse #bam #yachtrockparty #yachtrockband #nautibynature #knottybynature #fortlauderdale

NAMM Show 2020 Yachty by Nature is on fire! Playing at the NAMM show this year, we recognize playing to our music peers is more than a thrill. In fact, it is an honor to play at the largest music merchant show on the planet. Moreover, we play at the Pioneer Pro Audio Arena Plaza Stage at 3pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020.  Oh buoy!  What could we possibly put in the setlist for our musical brethren out on the Plaza?  Tough to hammer out that perfect short set of yacht rock, but we can't wait to grip it and rip it.  Come Sail Away with us at NAMM 2020.

With so many new firsts this year, the NAMM show is quite a capper.  Additionally, it'll be fireworks to start up the new decade in 2020 with one of the coolest gigs ever.  Soft rock at the Anaheim Convention Center never felt so good.  Thus, if you're heading to the show, stop by and get yachty with us.  In fact, we might even play local in Anaheim after the show so stay tuned.

The show is closed to the public but if you have a NAMM pass, we'll see you there.  In addition, the show is quick from 300pm to 340pm so get there on time.  Enjoy!

Here's the official website for the show as well and here's a list of our tunes.

#nammshow #namm #namm2020 #anaheim #numberone #yachtrock #yachtrockband #getyachty #yachtybynature #yachtrockshow

Start your New Year in 2020 with Southern California's HOTTEST yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature. In fact, get your smooth cruise on as 2020 gets into full swing by coming to the yacht rock concert at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa. Additionally, the band is on fire, new tunes, great vibe, and a love fest as always in Orange County! Don't miss the boat.  Check their website for more info !

Yacht Rock Song List

#yachtrock #captaincarl #yachtybynature #tikibar #orangecounty #bestlivecoverband

Whisky a Go Go!

The world famous Whisky a Go Go plays host to the ultimate Yacht Rock band, Yachty by Nature on December 7, 2019 at 11:30pm. Just imagine, all your 70's and 80's soft rock hits come to life on one of the most famous and iconic stages EVER! In fact, legendary performances by the Doors, Motley Crue, Guns n' Roses, Linkin Park, the Byrds, AC/DC and so many more. Yachty by Nature takes over the Sunset Strip in Hollywood for smooth sailing at 11:30pm so get your tickets now, it's going to be an event!!!

#yachtrock #sunsetstrip #hollywood #losangeles #yachtrockband #whiskyagogo #yachtybynature #thewhisky #socalsbest

Las Vegas Topgolf

Yacht Rock band Yachty by Nature drops anchor on the Las Vegas strip again this November. Thus, get your reservations now, it's gonna get Yachty. In fact, we take all your 70's and 80's soft rock favorite hits and bring them to life.  In addition, put on your captain's hat and deck shoes and come sail away with us to Thunder Island.  As always, check Facebook for more details on the show!  Here's our yacht rock playlist .

#yachtbynature #topgolf #topgolfvegas #vegas #lasvegas #yachtrock

Halloween Yacht Rock time! Yachty by Nature will play live yacht rock and all your favorite 70's and 80's soft rock hits at Back Bay Bistro on October 26, 2019.  The band starts at 8pm and we'll have costume contests and everything.  In fact, there's nothing quite like celebrating Halloween on the water in Newport Beach.  So, let's get yachty with Southern California's #1 yacht rock band.  Get Smooth and get your Yacht Rock outfit ready for greatness!

#yachtrockband #yachty #newportbeach #crew #softrocksailors #yachtybynature #backbaybistro

Private Concert in the Midwest!

Yachty by Nature continues to book shows around the country. Similarly, our first big show was out in Raleigh, North Carolina a couple years ago.  In addition, we regularly play first rate yacht rock shows to audiences all over California, Nevada, Arizona, and now the Midwest. In fact, our guitarist Ben Shreddin' is even filling in for the Docksiders band in Wisconsin this month!  We can't wait to hit the road for our private concert in the heartland.  It's going to be our first tour there.

Increasingly, it is amazing to see this crew of soft rock sailors spread the love of yacht rock all over the country.  As always, check the schedule for more Yachtiness coming to your city soon.  We are always adding events, concerts, parties, corporates, weddings, and all kinds of fun stuff.  Get Yachty with us!

#yachtrock #nationwide #midwest #concert #yachtrockshow #yachtrockexperience #iowa #illinois #softrock #chicago

Cruise with Us !  Hit the beach for the Yachty by Nature concert at Sea Legs in Huntington Beach on September 22, 2019 at 2pm and really cruise with us. In fact, if you'd like to join the cruise, hit up Huntington Beach Bicycle Company ,.  Additionally, check their website out and even buy merch too for the occasion. Alas, it's gonna be an extra smooth cruise that day!  If you need some extra inspiration for your attire, check our blog post on what to wear in this Yacht Rock Outfits write up.

#yachtrock #yachtybynature #sealegs #cruise #crew #cruisewithus #HBBC

Yacht Rock Laguna Beach

Hope you know someone who can get you in to this awesome event!  #yachtrock #yachtband #lagunabeach #yachtybynature #imonaboat #beachplease

DJ Snoopadelic AKA Snoop Dogg headlines the music and food festival known as Nood Beach on September 1, 2019. In addition, your captains of smooth, Yachty by Nature take the stage ahead of Snoop for the best in 70's and 80's yacht rock.

Therefore, Come Sail Away on the beach with your favorite soft rock hits and California's king of hip hop. In fact, lots of musical talent top the bill for your Labor Day weekend. Additionally, epic noodles, mukbang, and eating competitions will take place alongside performances by Yachty by Nature, Coast Club, Dash Berlin, E40, Sega Genecide, and Snoop Dogg.

In addition, here's what Facebook says about the event.   Foodbeast 's ’Noods Noods Noods’ Festival is now headed to the shores of Huntington Beach, CA. Get ready for your first journey to NOOD BEACH. Headlining live music performances from DJ Snoopadelic AKA Snoop Dogg , Jeffrey Sutorius AKA Dash Berlin , E-40 , SEGA Genecide , Yachty by Nature , Coast Club and more! 20 Noodle Vendors from across the Southland will be debuting dozens of World Premiere menu items featuring Pan-Asian noodles and beyond. Current Vendors Include: LSXO : Lemongrass Beef & Curried Prawn Vermicelli Slapfish : Brown Butter Lobster Bucatini Mess Hall Canteen : Kalbi Brisket Garlic Noodles + Hamachi Crudo Soba Noodles Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine : Candied Pork Belly Ramen Bucket Ellie's long beach : Cavatelli Carbonara Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store : Sheet Pan Ramen Pizza SeaLegs at the Beach : Coconut Curry Noodles w/ Giant Prawn Miss Mini Donuts : Ice Cream Noodle Topped Mini Donuts Shomi Noods: Ramen Bar : Boba Cup Style 'Jiggling Ramen' + 16 lb Ramen Challenge. Nitrolado : Savory Noodle Donuts - Balinese, Gangnam, Tokyo & Hawaiian Style. Lia’s Lumpia Popup: Pork Belly Ramen Lumpia THE GOLDEN MARROW® : Truffle, Garlic & Dessert Marrows w/ Noodles. The Coconut Truck : Black Garlic Noodles, w/ braised oxtail, crispy shallots, and black garlic confit. The Sandwich Society - Santa Ana : Ramen Grilled Cheese Laomazing Eats: Bird Nest Noodles w/ Lao Gravy Mussels and Pearls: Grilled Oysters, toped with garlic, shoyu and crispy noodles Lettuce Feast: Vegan Fried Chikn Mac n Cheese Po Boy Ten Asian Bistro Stay tuned for more vendor updates! Importantly, Early Bird GA: $40 includes stage and vendor access, with food available for purchase at each vendor. More importantly, Early Bird VIP: $80, includes Front-of-Line Pass (for food vendors), VIP Stage Viewing Area, Dedicated VIP Restrooms, Dedicated VIP Bar, Free Beer Tastings until 3 PM and Complimentary Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles from Sealegs at the Beach. In fact, your favorite personalities from TV, YouTube and Instagram will headline our Celebrity #MUKBANG stage and eat their way through festival fare. Moreso, professional eaters from around the country will compete in the FOODBEAST Challenger League Noodle Invitational. In fact, they'll be consuming hundreds of pounds of food in front of a live audience.

#noodbeach #snoopdogg #snoop #E40 #yachtybynature #segagenecide #coastclub #mukbang #laborday

Rock the Boat with Orange County's #1 yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature. July 14, 2019 they will be docking in Rancho Santa Margarita for a concert in the park. This community loves their music and will be expecting a large crowd so get there early. Escape, Maneater, Brandy, Rosanna, Peg, Africa, Baker Street, Baby Come Back , Ride Like the Wind, Sailing, All Night Long, What a Fool Believes and many more of your 70's and 80's favorite yacht rock music. The band is on fire and been playing nationally for 3 years now. They've also become the favorite in Vegas, Arizona, Los Angeles, San Diego, and all over California.

Come for the yacht rock party and stay for the best in smooth soft rock. This band plays all live and doesn't include the fake and phony backing tracks that other bands use. #rocktheboat #brandy #yachtrock #softrock #yachtybynature #rsm #ranchosantamargarita #oc #orangecounty #losangeles #vegas

RSM website

Yacht Rock summer is happening with Yachty by Nature, California's favorite yacht rock band. Come Sail Away with 6 soft rock sailors dropping anchor at The District in Tustin. This outdoor event is FREE and features a Beer and Wine garden that will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Enjoy a tasty libation and keep it SMOOTH with Orange County's ONE AND ONLY ALL LIVE Yacht Rock band. #yachtrock #yachtrockband #yachtyrock #softrock #tustin #thedistrict

Yachty by Nature songlist

The District website

Yacht Rock Long Beach! Yachty by Nature plays all your 70's and 80's yacht rock hits at Sea Legs on July 13, 2019. The band plays at 3pm and the smooth pleasure cruise will happen all day long. Get your reservations right away and prepare to dock with Orange County's BEST yacht rock cover band.

In fact, Yachty by Nature is Southern California's #1 Yacht Rock Band and the only one doing it in the sand!  Sea Legs hosts the ultimate yacht party starting at 2pm.

Thus, Let's Get Shipfaced at the beach. Yachty by Nature is also the ONLY ALL LIVE #yachtrockband in the Southland. We proudly ignite the #softrock hits from the 70's and 80's without the benefit of backing tracks. Check out the hottest #yachtrock experience out there. SeaLegs at the Beach is one dynamite location and nothing like that California sound right on the coast. #socalsbest #imonaboat #yachtybynature

Parking is tough so try to bike down or Uber/Lyft to Beach/Warner where the Jack in the Box is located and walk south just a short distance. Or come early and get a good parking spot! It's going to rage, so don't miss the boat. Boz Scaggs, Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, and so much more. Let's drop it like it's yacht.

$5 cover charge can be paid when you arrive, don't worry about tickets. #yachtrockband

Fountain Valley Summerfest features Yachty by Nature hitting the stage at 230pm on June 23, 2019. Get your Yacht Rock on with Southern California's only ALL LIVE soft rock supergroup. The afternoon will be full of 70's and 80's smooth and then get ready for Queen Nation at 5:00pm and Styx X at 7:30pm. What a lineup! Nothing like rockin' the yacht and washing it down with Freddie Mercury vocals and a big classic rock Styx finish as well.

What an event! Plan to spend a Sunday Funday with us and wear those captains hats and deck shoes to make it complete. It'll be a sumptuous helping of Toto, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Hall and Oates, Lionel Richie and Christopher Cross.

Get further information here: FV Summerfest Link

And, for a full EPK of Yachty by Nature, click HERE .

Lastly, here's the SONG LIST for the band.

#fvsummerfest #yachtrock #yachtband #oc #orangecounty #socalsbest #crushingit

Rancho Fest in Rancho Santa Margarita for the win!

Rancho Fest is happening on June 9.  In addition, Yachty by Nature begins the Sunday Funday with all your favorite 70's and 80's smooth yacht rock band. YBN is the busiest smooth soft rock band in the West and currently booking shows all around the country. In fact, we play it all live and the people are responding with wild abandon! Great to see this yacht rock revolution happening and so stoked to have become the First Choice, Ultimate, Go-To, and premiere Yacht Rock band around. Nobody else plays these classic cuts and certainly no other bands play these songs LIVE like we do. Furthermore, it's really tough to sing these live and keep those harmonies fresh for our superfans, so we've been working hard!  Come see us play these jams live, sing along with us, enjoy the Eagles style harmonies and jump in on the yacht party.  Crank it up and dance like Lionel Richie, All Night Long!  #yachtrock #yachtybynature #ranchofest #softrock #rsm #festival #community #smooth #yachtrockband

As well, check our song list!   YBN Song List

Check our band bios here:   Yachty by Nature Band

Grapes for Grads Premiere Wine Tasting event in Laguna Beach at the Festival of the Arts on April 28, 2019 at 1pm. $50 tickets available and $60 on the day. Get your tickets now for the smoothest Yacht Rock band in Orange County. Smooth soft rock with Yachty by Nature and the glorious food of many amazing Laguna restaurants and the beverages of wineries worldwide. The 70's and 80's yacht rock provided by YBN for Sunday Funday afternoon of glorious libations and vibrations. Get Yachty this Sunday! #yachtrock #softrock #grapesforgrads #lagunabeach #winetasting #fundraiser   https://yachtybynature.com

Back Bay Bistro in Newport Beach is hosting Orange County's number one yacht rock band, Yachty by Nature. On April 27, 2019, YBN showcases the guilty pleasures that you hear in the dentist's chair. THat smooth soft rock that takes you away to some distant desert island and boat drinks is here for you. Just say yes to Escape from the mundane and take those two tickets to paradise and ride like the wind...to be free again. In fact, put on that captain's hat, the deck shoes, and a striped shirt, navy blazer and/or ascot and buy your ticket now. As always, Yachty by Nature hits the stage all LIVE and takes these songs to a new level. Don't miss the boat, come sail away with the SMOOTHEST yacht rock band in the West. Tickets are $15 and $20 for a dinner seat. And, make sure to get your ticket prior to reserving your dinner table.

Be sure to check our song list too.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yachty-by-nature-tickets-57758215377 #yachtrock #softrock #backbaybistro #newportbeach #escape

Yacht Rock brunch with your favorite OC Yacht Rock band. Yachty by Nature plays all your 70's and 80's soft rock hits. Come Sail Away for a Sunday Funday to remember and wear your captain's hat and yacht attire for maximum fun potential. Your captains of smooth will Ride Like the Wind to be free again.

Band starts at 1pm, get your table reservations now!

https://www.countryclubcm.com/

https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

#yachtrock #yachtrockbrunch #smoothoperator #captainsofsmooth #countryclubcm #yachtybynature

Scottsdale Tennis Week

March 31, 2019 Yachty by Nature takes the stage and brings the ONLY all LIVE yacht rock band in the West to this phenomenal tennis event in Scottsdale, Arizona. It'll be a smooth soft rock sunday from 130pm to 430pm and Yachty by Nature holds court and makes a racket while you enjoy that sumptuous smorgasbord of smooth. Get Yachty with the HOTTEST yacht rock experience in Southern California and the only ones to travel and bring a crowd. Advantage... Yachty. #yachrock #smooth #tennisdifferently #yachtybynature #scottsdale #asu

Check our song list here:   YBN Song List

Laughlin... ...comes alive with the smooth sounds of 70's and 80's and Southern California's BEST yacht rock band. Last time was a full on yacht party and great to bring the boat back to the friendly confines of the Tropicana Resort.  We'll play the Pavilion Theater on Saturday, March 30, 2019 so get your tickets now.  Your captains of smooth bring all those guilty pleasures to life in a fun, party atmosphere and we'll dance like Lionel Richie, All Night Long!  Tickets are $25 and lots of casino promotions for this weekend!

#yachtrock #allnightlong #lionelrichie #troplaughlin #laughlin #tropicana #captain #imonaboat

https://troplaughlin.com/events/yachty-by-nature-captains-of-smooth-70s-and-80s-soft-rock/

Check our song list too!   YBN Song List

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday this year and we'll be starting up nice and early at our FAVORITE neighborhood pub and all around party central at Costello's. Last year was completely off the chart and we'll have double the fun this year! Don't miss the boat, this ship will sail at 12pm noon! #yachtrock #stpattysday #greenhats #broner #costellosmv #missionviejo #saintpatricks #shipfaced

Let's Get Shipfaced!

Southern California's number one yacht rock band kicks off Sea Leg's 4th season opening in Huntington Beach, CA on 3/16/19.  Doors open at 2pm and $5 cover gets you an all you can eat smorgasbord experience of the best in west coast yacht rock.  In fact, get onboard for a smooth cruise of the very best in 70's and 80's soft rock from Hall and Oates to Michael Mcdonald, Toto, Steely Dan, and Christopher Cross.  You'll be sailing in no time with the captains of smooth. #yachtrock #sealegs #huntingtonbeach #yachtybynature #softrock #numberone

http://www.sealegsatthebeach.com/

Top 100 Yacht Rock Songs

CAmpus Jax will host yacht rock troubadours and soft rock superstars, Yachty by Nature on March 9, 2019 at 8pm. In addition, $10 cover and we encourage yacht attire or country club garb or resort dress! Get Yachty with Southern California's #1 yacht rock band. Ahoy, get onboard and get smooth with us for an evening of smooth 70's and 80's tunes with the funnest soft rock outfit in the business. And, of course, we'll play all your Hall and Oates favorites and more, all LIVE all the time. #yachtrock #softrock #livemusic #campusjax

YBN Song List

https://www.campusjax.com/pages/entertainment#menu=events&item=march-9-yachty-by-nature

Yachty Band YBN in the house on 2/22/19 at Daily's Sports Grill in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA at 8pm. In fact, Dan Forster will start us off with an acoustic set and then Yachty will drop anchor about 830pm. Most importantly, get your table early, it's gonna be a full house. Packed crowd anticipated for our debut event at Daily's.

http://www.dailyssportsgrill.org/

Song List:   YBN Song List

Love Cruise starring Yachty by Nature

In the dry, arid plains of the Mojave Desert, Yachty by Nature will drop anchor on the last oasis of love: Topgolf Las Vegas!

For those about to dock, please don your boat shoes and climb aboard as the captains of smooth take us on a roundtrip cruise through the smooth waters of the 70s and 80s. This 6-Piece is not only finger-licking, but are committed to taking you and your honey on a Fantastic Voyage of Yacht Rock. We are all ashore for amore! Bring your first love, first mate or inflatable raft as we tour hits from Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Toto and the Bee Gees. Maybe even check off a Kiss On My List and get some Sexy Eyes from Rosana! It’s time you got yachty for Valentine’s Day! Let’s hit the fairway together and enjoy the succulent sounds of yacht rock - all while sipping on fine wine and bubbles.

This night will be a sweet combination of Caddyshack, The Notebook, Love Actually, Step Brothers, Anchorman, and a 70’s beer commercial.  So, what do you say Old Sport? Are you ready to drop it like its yacht?

Get your hitting bay or table reservations right now!

https://topgolf.com/us/las-vegas/play/yachty-by-nature/

Here's our Song List:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

Marty's on Newport offers an evening of SMOOTH with Yachty by Nature, Southern California's hottest and most prolific LIVE yacht rock experience. In fact, your captains of smooth will guide you on a smooth pleasure cruise with an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of 70's and 80's soft rock. Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, Player, Ace, Kenny Loggins, Pablo Cruise, George Benson, Lionel Richie, and so much more will fill your K-tel and Time Life AM Gold playlist for the night.

Furthermore, doors open at 8pm and tickets are available for $15 so don't miss the boat. So, put on your Captain's Hat and your Yachty finest to maximize the fun as we kick off Super Bowl weekend with an Escape to Pleasure Town aboard the S.S. Yachty by Nature.

By the way, if you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain, we will make your dreams come true. In addition, at this intimate venue, it will truly be a special evening of smooth. All aboard!

More importantly, buy your tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/yachty-by-nature-martys-on-newport-tickets/8850415?pl=martysonnewport&REFID=clientsitewp

Just as important, Marty's on Newport is an intimate entertainment venue, bar, and diner.  As well, with top notch national acts in a small setting and a classic diner menu, entertainment is now a complete experience.  Of course, they always look forward to bringing shows that even they thought were impossible to see in a venue like this.  Marty's on Newport, a new California classic and Yachty by Nature a new and old California classic...it's gonna be smooth!

#yachtrock #martysonnewport #martys #softrock #babycomeback #yachtybynature

Heather Bell's birthday party at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa on 1/5/19 starting at 8pm.  Opening band Rodney Moon and the Little Dippers play at 8pm and Yachty at 9pm.  In fact, get there early before the place gets too outta control.  Let's start the year right with smooth soft yacht rock from these soft rock superstars.  Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Exile, Billy Ocean, Pablo Cruise, Looking Glass, Player, Toto, Steely Dan, and Michael McDonald.  Lace up your boat shoes, strap on that captains hat and let the smooth pleasure cruise begin.

Anti New Years Eve Party in Huntington Beach

This year, get on the New Years Party early with us on December 30, 2018 near Sea Legs in Huntington Beach.  As you ma know, be playing one of Southern California's hottest dance bands, Tijuana Dogs!  In addition, we'll be setting sail about 5pm and the DJ will start spinning tunes at 3pm.  Most importantly, there will be a massive heated tent at the corner of PCH and Magnolia in Huntington Beach to keep our December dancers in from the cold.

Don't miss the boat, we play all of your 70's and 80's yacht rock favorites and Tijuana Dogs will have you dancing like Lionel Richie...All Night Long!  Moreover, we play everything from Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Looking Glass, Player, Kenny Loggins, and Christopher Cross to Wham, Lionel, and Billy Ocean.  So, put your boat shoes and captain's hats on and meet us in HB for the hottest dance party on the West Coast.  As always, Yacht Attire and 70's best is always preferred.  But, get your tickets and plan your uber or lyft and spend this Anti New Years Eve with Yachty by Nature and the Tijuana Dogs.

As you know, Yachty by Nature has been crushing the yacht rock scene the last couple of years.  Although we've played a lot of corporate and private parties, this bash will give you that great opportunity to see us live before the year is through.  And, for those of you in the South Bay Los Angeles, feel free to get us early as we play December 29 at Standing Room in Hermosa Beach.  It's going to be a Yacht-tastic finish to this amazing year of yacht rock with your captains of smooth, YBN.  From Vegas to Arizona to Laughlin to Sacramento and all over Southern California, we thank our amazing fans for making us #1 in Southern California.  As well, we are the only yacht rock band other than Yacht Rock Revue to travel so far.  Please deck the Hall and Oates this season and make sure you secure tickets and reservations to our big upcoming shows:

• 12/29/18 Standing Room, Hermosa Beach https://www.thestandingroomrestaurant.com/
• 12/30/18 on the BEACH at PCH and Magnolia, Huntington Beach (tickets will be up soon!) https://www.tijuanadogs.com/
• 1/5/19 Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa  https://tikibaroc.com/
• 1/11/19 Stillwater, Dana Point https://danapointstillwater.com/
• 2/1/19 Marty's on Newport, Tustin 

Particularly, make sure to give your loved ones the best gift in Yacht Rock, 2 tickets to paradise!  Yes, buy them a couple tickets to our debut show at Marty's on Newport in Tustin, it's going to be a hot one!

Always check back for our calendar and here's a song list too:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

And, hit us up on Facebook too!   https://www.facebook.com/yachtybynature/

#yachtrock #softrock #tijuanadogs #standingroomhb #martysonnewport #stillwaterdp #tikibaroc #antinewyearseve #sealegs #yachtybynature

2018 Annual Holiday Charity Gala

The Baldy View chapter of the BIA will hold their annual charity gala with Yachty by Nature providing the smooth sailing sounds of the 1970's and 1980's a la Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, Wham, Kenny Loggins, Ambrosia, and so much more.

Celebrate the installation of the 2019 BIA Baldy View Chapter Board of Directors and President Phil Burum, Diversified Pacific! We will also beholding a silent auction and presenting our 2018 Industry Leadership Award Winners.

Get your tickets now and come to the Sheraton Conference Center in Pomona, CA for a very yachty holiday experience!  #yachtrock #softrock #bia #baldyview #sheraton #pomona #losangeles #holiday #charity #charitygala #southerncalifornia

Wedding Los Angeles - wish you were invited! #softrock #yachtrock #wedding #losangeles #nuptials #bride #smooth

Pre-Thanksgiving party at Costello's

Join the pre-Thanksgiving fun of Yacht Rock with Yachty by Nature and rekindling those old time friendships at Costello's in Mission Viejo before Turkey Day on November 21, 2018. The band will serve up a healthy portion of smooth 70's and 80's soft rock. In addition, you can dance like Lionel Richie...All Night Long. So, wear your captain's hat and your resort attire to fully enjoy the ambience of the Night Before Thanksgiving and rock the yacht with Orange County's favorite soft rock superstars. #yachtrock #yachtybynature #turkeyday #thanksgiving2018

https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/2018/10/12/yacht-rock-tober/

http://www.costellosmv.com/lunch/

The Summit Vegas

The Summit Vegas - Yacht Rock at the exclusive golf confines of The Summit in Summerlin. A Private affair, hope you're on the guest list, it's going to be SMOOTH! #vegas #yachtrock #softrock #smoothsailing #thesummit

what's going on:

Here's our song list:

Veterans Day 2018

Veterans Day is happening in Manhattan Beach this year with Yachty by Nature, Manhattan Beach Rotary Club, and MBR Events!  Let's raise some funds in honor of our veterans, active military, and first responders.  Proceeds will go to outreach and scholarship programs through Rotary International.  It's going to be a Sunday Funday for the ages and a beautiful tribute to our heroes out there past and present.  Please celebrate with us and get your craft brews and barbecue on November 11, 2018.  The event goes from 12pm to 5pm and we will play LIVE yacht rock like Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Lionel Richie, Hall and Oates and so much more!

Yachty by Nature is the critics' choice winning over the coiners of the term "yacht rock" and the fans choice of Southern California.  We play it all LIVE and from venues in San Diego in the South to Sacramento in the north and east to Vegas and Arizona and all the way to North Carolina.  Yacht Rock fans sway to these 70's and 80's grooves and dance to fun and funkier side of soft rock.

Tickets are $50 and $35 for veterans/active military and first responders.  Don't Miss the Boat!  Come Sail Away with the very best in Southern California Yacht Rock.  #yachtrock #softrock #comesailaway #veteransday #vetfest #mbrotary #manhattanbeach #southbaysmooth #losangeles

Get your tickets now and here's the event link:

https://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/events/vetfest

Here's our songlist:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

South Orange County, let's get YACHTY!

South Orange County and Stillwater Spirits and Sounds has gone long enough without OC's favorite yacht rock band Yachty by Nature. Sorry we've been busy traveling all over California and Arizona, bringing LIVE yacht rock to places like Sacramento, San Diego, Laughlin, Phoenix, Arizona and beyond. Back by popular demand, the very FIRST...and FINEST yacht rock band in Orange County history brings back LIVE musicianship, improvisation, and soft rockin' flair to the friendly confines of Dana Point. We're not just a light show and "pretending" to play along with backing tracks. We play the notes, we take the songs in different directions, the witty banter doesn't follow cornball scripted lines, and the show is different every night.

Come Sail Away with your captains of smooth. We'll smooth out those rough seas and we'll ESCAPE to the silky shores of soft rock. How about doubling your Saxual pleasure with our one-of-a-kind sax section. Ron Burgundy would blush as we go from double sax to double jazz flute...yes, it's formidable. Don't miss the boat for this one. Drop it Like it's Yacht with the SMOOTHEST yacht rock in Southern California. When only the best will do, Yachty by Nature is both the critics' choice and the fan choice for Yacht Rock. Don't settle for less than ALL LIVE... soft rock was meant to be played LIVE and that's exactly what we do. Put on your captain's hat as your resort attire is highly encouraged. It'll be an all you can eat soft rock smorgasbord of Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Ambrosia, Toto, Steely Dan, Sanford Townsend, Looking Glass, Boz Scaggs, and so much more! Let's dance like Lionel Richie...All Night Long! #yachtrock #softrock #danapoint #stillwaterdp #marinadelrey #losangeles #oc #livemusic #nobackingtracks

RESERVE your table now!

http://danapointstillwater.com/main-menu/

Here's our blog if you wanna join our mailing list!

Ronald McDonald House fundraiser

Ronald McDonald House is having a gala fundraiser at the Langham in Pasadena, CA on November 3, 2018. In addition, Yachty by Nature will play the best in groovy 70's and 80's yacht rock and smooth soft rock. Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Toto, and Steely Dan will float the boat at the Moonlight Maritime gala. Most importantly, it will be a smooth pleasure cruise and a chance to raise lots of money for a great cause.  #yachtrock #softrock #yachtybynature #moonlightmaritime #langham #pasadena

Here's a list of our tunes:

Here's a link to the event:

https://rmhcsc.org/pasadena/events/view/272

HARP INN for Halloween 2018

COSTUME CONTEST AND CASH PRIZES! Yachty by Nature is dropping anchor at the Harp for Halloween this year on Friday, October 26. Our only public gig in Yacht Rock-tober, make sure you come to get yachty with us and dress up for all kinds of soft rock shenanigans.

$5 cover and all your favorite Yacht Rock hits on this pleasure cruise. Get Smooth with us and get on the boat for the hottest Yacht Party in the OC. Mark that calendar and get your outfit ready for Southern California's #1 Yacht Rock band, we're comin' in YACCCHHHHTTTTT! #yachtrock #softrock #halloween #yachtrocktober #theharp #harpcostamesa #newportbeach

ARIZONA STATE FAIR...

Get ready, because we're coming back to Arizona for another fun Yacht Party with you! Most importantly, Yachty by Nature is appearing at the Arizona State fair with show times at 6pm and 830pm on Sunday, October 21. Thus, finish your weekend with us and Get Yachty with Southern California's favorite Yacht Rock band and critics' choice for authentic yacht rock played all LIVE! Furthermore, we have a hot band, smooth vocals, killer harmonies, fun banter and yacht talk on stage, and a crew of captains that are second to none in the business of live yacht rock. We bring the 70's and 80's alive with epic covers of Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Ambrosia, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, and much more. In addition, get Your Captain's Hats ready and throw on some Yacht attire for maximum fun.

Lastly, we'll be on the stage at the National Indoor RV Centers' Backyard.

If you'd like to check our song list, go here --  https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

For more information on tickets, click here:

https://azstatefair.com/event/yachty-by-nature/

Babes Ride Out! Joshua Tree is going full yacht party as Yachty by Nature plays to our bikers on October 20. 70's and 80's smooth soft rock will be flowing like the salmon of Capistrano. Gonna be a fun one, but dudes aren't allowed til the after party on Sunday at the Saguaro in Palm Springs!

https://babesrideout.com/

#yachtrock #softrock #choppers #babesrideout #joshuatree #letsride

https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/2017/01/12/yachty-by-nature/

Don't miss the boat.

Yacht-Toberfest kicks off at Black Marlin! Come see Southern California's favorite Yacht Rock band in an intimate venue with the best Seafood in OC. Always a fun time when YBN hits the stage and plays all those 70's and 80's soft rock hits. Bring your captain's hat for the fun of a Sunday Funday!!!!

Get your reservation early!

We play 2pm to 5pm and as always it'll be the hottest yacht party in Southern California :) #yachtrock #softrock #socalsbest #ocfave #blackmarlin

https://www.blackmarlinrestaurant.com/

Our song list:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

Maiden Voyage at Campus Jax

Yachty by Nature is bringing the smooth pleasure cruise to Newport Beach on September 28 at 8pm! $5 cover. Come get your 70's and 80's soft rock groove on to your favorite yacht rock hits! Yacht Attire encouraged and a party attitude appreciated...drop your troubles at the door and let's ESCAPE! Southern California's soft rock superstars get smooth so join the yacht party now.

https://www.campusjax.com/menus/events/september-28-yachty-by-nature

Song List:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

Sea Legs on the sand in HB!

Let's get Yachty on September 22 from 2pm to 5pm. You know we'll bring the Yacht Party to HB and have you groovin in the sand to the hottest Yacht Rock band in Southern California. Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross and so much more! Don't fake it til' ya make it, come get smooth with the Real Deal, Yachty by Nature. As always, Yacht attire is highly encouraged. Pop the champagne and let the smooth grooves float your boat. #yachtrock #sealegs #huntingtonbeach #softrock #socalfave

http://www.sealegsatthebeach.com/events/yachty-by-nature-1

Yacht Rock Tober

When only the best in Yacht Rock will do... Get your Yacht Rock groove on with Southern California's #1 Yacht Rock band. Smooth seas ahead as we hit the Lido Deck for libations and set sail for an epic evening of 70's and 80's soft rock. Wear that captains hat proudly and dress in your finest yacht attire for maximum fun potential. Get Smooth with Yachty by Nature. #yachtrock #softrock #smoothsailing #costellos #ocfavorite #socalsbest

Spazmatics, Yachty by Nature and Bota Bag on the Main Stage as Silver Lakes Seafood Festival gets Yachty!

Spazmatics headline this epic event and Yachty by Nature will ride those smooth seas of soft rock.  More importantly, catch some hot tail in the VIP at this epic event as YBN plays from 7pm to 8pm. In addition, come early and catch the antics of Bota Bag too at 530pm or get your seafood on all day! As you know, it's gonna be a HAUTE one, so get your grub on and enjoy the groovy 70's and 80's yacht rock with Southern California's hottest yacht rock band. In fact, smooth sailing and soft rock will float your boat as the prevailing winds have us on stage in advance of the wildest 80's show out there.

Go to the Silver Lakes website to get your early bird tickets, the price will go up!  https://www.silverlakesseafoodfestival.com/

For more info on summer dates, check this link:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/2018/07/26/yacht-summer-nights/

Tropicana Laughlin brings yacht rock to Laughlin!  Enjoy the sounds of the 70s and 80s smooth, soft rock performed by Yachty by Nature, Southern California’s hottest yacht rock band.

The band performs favorite hits from artists Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and many others.

Set course for a musical adventure with the talented captains of smooth yacht rock!

Date: Saturday, August 18 Time: 8 PM Pavilion Theater Tickets: $20 + tax & fees

MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER!

The Muck is getting Yachty!  You know, Orange County's one and only LIVE Yacht Rock band, Yachty by Nature sets sail for the Seas of Smooth on a beautiful August night at the Muck! In fact, come enjoy the groovy 70's and 80's soft rock hits from Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross and so much more! Furthermore, this hot 6 piece band will take you back to a kinder, gentler and smoother time. Indeed, the Ron Burgundy playlist will have you groovin' in your seat and ready to Come Sail Away with the smooth sounds of AM Gold.

The fact is, we bring the Yacht Party to you just like Lionel Richie...All Night Long! So, make sure and wear some boat shoes and your captains hats.  Because, it'll be a smooth pleasure cruise with those favorite hits of yesteryear and a band that loves to play it LIVE and improvise. In addition, you never know what this show will bring you, but the fun is guaranteed!

Ahoy Mateys, don't miss the boat, it'll be rockin'...softly. Moreover, Get Yachty with us and leave your troubles behind, we have Two Tickets to Paradise with your name on it. #yachtrock #smooth #themuck #fullerton #muckenthaler #yachtybynature #loveboat

http://themuck.org/programing/2018/8/9/yachty-by-nature

Get Your Captain's Hat here:   https://squareup.com/store/smooth-yacht-rock

Promo video and basic info here:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/2017/01/12/yachty-by-nature/

Gaslamp Quarter will go off on August 4, 2018 at Tin Roof. The Yacht Party is coming to town with Yachty by Nature supplying the tasty grooves and Ron Burgundy vibe.

There's an All You Can Eat Fish Fry with your admission of $15 and of course all you can listen delicious yacht rock tunes.

70's and 80's yacht rock will reign supreme and the captains hats will be out in force. Come Sail Away with Southern California's premiere soft rock crew of sailors. Smooth sailing from here on out as the Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs , Toto, and Steely Dan provide the backdrop to your pleasure cruise this evening.  Yacht Rock Song List #yachtrock #softrock #sandiego #gaslamp #smoothsailing #tinroofsd

Get your tickets now!

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/yacht-rock-with-all-you-tin-roof-san-tickets/8556205

Beach Please!

Yachty by Nature continues their residency at Sea Legs at the Beach in Huntington Beach this Saturday, July 28 at 2pm. Steady as she goes, this Yacht Party will feature all your favorite 70's and 80's groovy soft rock. And Yachty by Nature continues dominating the waters of the Southern California yacht rock scene. All Live All the Time and crowds are flocking to get their yacht on. Get Smooth with us 7/28/18. #yachtrock #sealegs #huntingtonbeach #captainsofsmooth #softrock

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Concert Series welcomes the 70's and 80's smooth sounds of Yacht Rock on July 19, 2018 at 7pm. The Yacht Party will be captained by Yachty by Nature, Southern California's hottest yacht rock band. Kick summer into overdrive with a smooth pleasure cruise with one of the funnest bands out there. It's gonna be cruizy, groovy, and the whole Ron Burgundy/Step Brothers/Caddyshack vintage retro vibe and flavor.  In fact, Arroyo Trabuco is one of the most cozy places around.  Additionally, they double your fireplace pleasure with inside and outside hearths for romantic wine drinking and more.  Moreover, it's one of the Saddleback Valley's best kept secrets so get there and don't tell anyone!   Sail On: Yacht Rock in the Pandemic

Get Yachty with us and your favorite hits from Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Boz Scaggs, Ambrosia, Looking Glass, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, Wham, and so much more.  As you know, Yachty by Nature exudes smooth and we'll play your favorites and then shock the boat with a few deep cuts too.  Additionally, the YBN crew is always adding new songs and creative mash ups to amuse, stupend, and satisfy.  No worries, iceberg of smooth ahead, let's crash it!

More importantly, if you want to take it to the next level, wear your Yacht Attire. Likewise, those boat shoes, captains hats, bellbottoms, ascots, butterfly collars, golf pants, popped collars, etc. are more than welcome at this yacht party. As such, Arroyo Trabuco will be in full Yachty effect!  Call now to reserve your table.

http://www.arroyotrabuco.com

Stay classy Orange County!

#yachtrock #softrock #arroyotrabuco #oc #golfclub #caddyshack

Tustin is Getting Yachty!

Black Marlin is setting sail for some new adventures on June 24. It'll be a smooth pleasure cruise on a Sunday Funday at one of our favorite restaurants ever! Amazing food, great people, and what better than your Captains of Smooth to pilot the S.S. Yachty by Nature for a true ESCAPE from our day to day worries. It's gonna get GOOOOOOD. We love our times at the Black Marlin so get your reservation early. They had to lock the doors last time. Get in on the fun and climb aboard...whatever you do, don't miss the boat. Boat Shoes and Captains Hats are always encouraged, appreciated, and truly savored! Get Yachty with OC's favorite Yachtsmen!

Get your reservation in now!!!

#yachtrock #yachtybynature #blackmarlin #foodie #tustin

Born Free 10 Motorcycle Show will have us bringing the Yacht Party smooth to one of the best and biggest motorcycle shows in the US. They bring builders from all over to display their bikes and compete in the build-off.

Raffling off a Prism built Shovelhead Chopper motorcycle right after our set so don't miss out! Climb aboard and set sail for a new adventure. Sure to be a killer summer day with Southern California's #1 Yacht Rock band. Feel free to put on your best 70's vintage shirt and Ride Like the Wind to be free again!!!!! Let's Get Yachty!

Admission is $15 per day

https://www.bornfreeshow.com/

Oak Canyon Ranch 5305 Santiago Canyon Road Silverado Ca. 92676 Behind Irvine Lake in Orange County

#yachtrock #bornfree10 #boatsnhoes #bikeshow #yachtybynature #triumph #motorcycles

Tiki Bar presents Yachty by Nature in all it's smoothness.  Get onboard and Ride Like the Wind with Southern California's captains of smooth.  These crew of yachtsmen bring all the glory of the 70's and 80's soft rock movement to the stage ALL LIVE all the time.  No backing tracks shenanigans here, just 6 bitchin' dudes serving up the tasty harmonies, big vocals, and improvisational fun of those vinyl hits.  Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Christopher Cross, Eagles, Ambrosia, Rupert Holmes and so much more.

Yacht Attire always encouraged and a course for adventure always demanded!  Set your sights on the smooth grooves of Yacht Rock with us, you'll be dancin' like Lionel Richie...All Night Long!

#sailing #richgirl #lowdown #escape #babycomeback #yachtrock

https://tikibaroc.com/

SUMMER KICKOFF party! Summer Kickoff is on!  We're bringin SMOOTH back to Country Club in Costa Mesa on June 3 . In fact, our first time was a serious Joyride! Don't miss the boat as it'll get sexier still this time around. Southern California's hottest Yacht Rock band will take the stage for more fun. In addition, once again we'll have the smoothest Yacht Rock DJ, Tony Trunks in the mix as well. Of course, we'll have great food, great music, and the Country Club where EVERYONE is a member! Stay SMOOTH Southern California! Most importantly, Get Yachty with us. #joyride #yachtrock #countryclubcm #sundayfunday #3hourtour

Facebook Event :   https://www.facebook.com/events/1775160442504849/

Country Club website:   https://www.countryclubcm.com/

Summer Breeze has come and Memorial Day has signaled that Yacht Rock goes full time into swing especially among the coastal cities of Southern California (as if they hadn't already!). As such, Yachty by Nature is battening down the hatches and preparing to calm your rough seas with an escape to the Lido Deck with a host of libations. You know, whether it's Rosé, a Piña Colada, champagne, a spritzer, or just a Chardonnay, you'll want to Come Sail Away with us to the friendly shores of Summer time yacht rock.  Furthermore, to some it is a guilty pleasure but to us, Yacht Rock is a way of life!

In addition, feel free to wear your boat shoes, captain's hats, and otherwise resort attire to kickoff Summer and a season of Yacht Rock in all its glory. YBN will supply the smooth grooves and you supply those smooth moves on the dance floor. Free NO COVER charge. Get Smooth with Yachty by Nature. #yachtrock #smoothgrooves #smoothmoves #hotyacht

http://danapointstillwater.com/calendar/

Birthday time :)

COSTELLO'S in Mission Viejo Gets Yachty!

Always a fun one at the cozy confines of the neighborhood pub, Costello's in Mission Viejo. Yachty by Nature, OC's favorite Yacht Rock Tribute Band will bring the fun! Of course, we'll be turning it into a Yacht Club, Yacht Party and the Smooth Cruise for sure. Come listen to your favorite 70's and 80's grooves played LIVE. You just never know where the boat will turn. Yacht Funk, Yacht Soul, Yacht Folk, Yacht Pop, Yacht Rap...no matter what it's gonna be yachty. Wear your captains hats and boat shoes and make sure not to miss the boat! We'll rock you gently, All Night Long!

#yachtrock #softrock #yachtrockband #southerncalifornia #birthday

Taste of Anaheim

Taste of Anaheim is getting yachty this year! So, come enjoy the smooth sounds of Southern California's #1 Yacht Rock Band! You know, there's nothing better than LIVE yacht rock, great food, amazing libations, and YBN rockin' the yacht. In fact, let the groovy 70's and 80's tunes float your boat and celebrate the weekend with us. In addition, Boat Attire is always encouraged.  Finally, put on the captain's hat and set sail for the Taste of Anaheim. #yachtrock #tasteofanaheim #yachtybynature #softrock

TICKETS: https://www.tasteofanaheim.com/tickets/

Check out our song list:   https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/ybn-song-list/

Sea Legs is Gettin' Yachty.

BEACH, PLEASE!

OC's hottest Yacht Rock band is moving the Yacht Party to the BEACH! Last year we did a residency at House of Blues. This year, we'll spend the summer on the sand in Huntington Beach for your listening (and sailing) pleasures. In fact, life is truly a BEACH!

Ultimately, mark your calendar now to Get Yachty on the Beach with YBN. Our first date is Saturday, Sink-Oh de Mayo (May 5) from 2pm to 5pm. Come "Sink" a drink or two with us at the Yacht Party and get Ship Shape, Shipwrecked and otherwise Shipfaced for this epic California holiday. Importantly, we'll sink your battleship with an all out Yacht Rock 21 gun salute to SMOOTH.  song list

Yes, we're dropping anchor right in Surf City and the smooth pleasure cruise continues to get smoother-er. As always, we'll play all your favorite yacht rock hits from 1976 to 1984 from Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, Hall and Oates, Wham, Lionel Richie, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, and so much more. And, we'll do it LIVE. Six musicians playing all the notes...none of those backing tracks shenanigans.

Really no better way to rock the yacht than with the palm trees swaying, the VIP cabana rockin', the summer breeze in your hair and Yachty by Nature on the beach stage! Ticket link will be up soon.

Stay Classy Southern California...and, Anchors Aweigh!  https://www.sealegsatthebeach.com/events #yachtrock #sealegslive #sealegs #huntingtonbeach #yachtybynature #softrock #beachplease #oc #yachtrockband #cincodemayo

May the 4th Be With You!

OC's hottest Yacht Rock band, Yachty by Nature continues to bring the power of 70's and 80's smooth grooves to you. As such, we'll  channel Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia and definitely take a few Han Solos! Along with Star Wars' debut in 1977, it's perfect timing to play such stellar smoothness like Peg from Steely Dan that came out the same year. As always, we'll take you away to a simpler, sexier, and smoother time and escape to the buttery smoothness of Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, Toto, and Boz Scaggs. Realize the power of the FOURTH by wearing your sweetest Boat Attire. And, Captains Hats and Boat Shoes are always encouraged!

And, the next day, we'll be rockin' on the sand with world famous DJ, Richard Blade, at Sea Legs at the Beach in Huntington Beach, CA.  Here's the lowdown on that concert:

https://yachtybynature.com/index.php/event/sea-legs-gettin-yachty/

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https://www.starwars.com/may-the-4th#

Get Your Groove on with Yachty by Nature for 4/20. We'll be taking the smooth pleasure cruise to Holiday in Costa Mesa. Killer new venue so prepare to Ride Like the Wind with OC's favorite yacht rock band. 70's and 80's smooth soft rock just like Lionel Richie...All Night Long. Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Hall and Oates, Ambrosia, Toto, Steely Dan and more. Yacht Attire is always appreciated!!! Anchors Aweigh!

Free Admission before 10pm and doors open at 7pm. #yachtrock #costamesa #yachtybynature #sailing #holidaycm

The Fifth OC in Anaheim brings in Yacht Rock superstars, Yachty by Nature to play 70's and 80's groovy soft rock All Night Long. Playing the Ron Burgundy playlist with all the same vibe and swagger. Reserve your table early for a yachty good time with us. Anaheim's only rooftop restaurant and bar will be setting sail for the evening and we'll supply all the fun and delicious music for the yacht party. In addition, we'll break in time to enjoy the Disneyland fireworks.  Experience the ONLY ALL LIVE yacht rock experience in Orange County!  #nobackingtracks

$10 cover charge. Here's the link to get your tickets now:

#thefifth #yachtrock #yachtybynature #thefifthoc

St. Patty's day afternoon on 3/17/18 start the yacht party early with Orange County's #1 Yacht Rock band. It'll be an all you can eat buffet of smooth soft rock . The 70's and 80's groovy playlist of your life will be the backdrop for an epic St. Patrick's Day! We'll double your pleasure by continuing the yacht party at night over at Stillwater in Dana Point. Come get yachty with your favorite yacht rock band and set a course for adventure.

#yachtrock #yachtybynature #softrock #costellosmv #stillwaterdp #stpatricksday

Country Club CM will be serving up the Yacht Party with Yachty by Nature on 2/10/18. The very BEST in Southern California Yacht Rock, this crew of seasoned sailors drop anchor from 1pm to 5pm. The Yacht Club, the Country Club, and the Yacht Party will unite for one great Sunday Funday!

We will happily champagne toast you with some Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Hall and Oates, Toto, Steely Dan, Ambrosia, and much more. Come Ride Like the Wind with us and celebrate an epic and yachty Sunday Funday. DJ Skeets will be spinnin' vinyl between our sets so make sure and set sail for PleasureTown with the HOTTEST Yacht Rock band in the Southland.

Arizona Strong Beer Festival 2/10/18 is gettin' Yachty!

Yachty by Nature is hittin' the road once again and bringing the Yacht Party to Arizona!!!!! The 18th annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival will be happening February 10, 2018. Yachty by Nature plays from 1230pm to 430pm. The yacht party will be in full effect with over 130 breweries representing. Yep, Arizona, where the beer will flow like wine, and the 70's and 80's yacht rock will be flowing like the Salmon of Capistrano!

Don't miss the boat Arizona! Yachty by Nature is the hottest yacht rock in Southern California! We'll be rockin' the yacht with your favorite soft rock hits from Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan, Hall and Oates, Bee Gees, Ambrosia, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, and much much more! You'll be dancin' like Lionel Richie...All Night Long!

So, put on those boat shoes and captains hats and get your craft brew on, it's gonna be SMOOTH. And if you forget your captain's hat, just know we'll have the good ones on sale at the event. We only go with the best captain's hats by BRONER, super comfy, adjustable and awesome.

Check the schedule :) https://yachtybynature.com

And, most importantly, get your ticket to the event here at: https://arizonabeerweek.com/arizona-strong-beer-festival/

Part of a weeklong celebration of Beer Week. Now, who can't get behind something as awesome as that!

Las Vegas, Golf, and Yacht Rock! FREE SHOW All Ages  at Top Golf

Hey, Las Vegas! Yachty by Nature is BAAAAAACK!!!! Now, let's get ready for an evening of SMOOTH as you prepare to usher in a Yachty New Year!  You know, following up a smooth pleasure cruise earlier this year at Brooklyn Bowl Vegas, YBN is Back and has doubled its Saxual Pleasure in preparation for a delicious return to one of our favorite cities! In addition, your yacht attire will be appreciated as you grab a wine spritzer and knock a Driver to the fences.  As you know, you're gonna cruise to the luscious sounds of 70's and 80's yacht rock. In fact, Southern California's smoothest yacht rock band can't wait to Deck the Hall and Oates with YOU! TOP GOLF is a one-of-a-kind smooth golf experience and we'll be your one-of-a-kind Yacht Party to celebrate the end of one heckuva Yachtical Year. So, bring your Ron Burgundy apparel because it's time to stay classy, Las Vegas.

#yachtrock #yachtybynature #mgmlasvegas #topgolf #smoothsailing

Hornblower Cruise - featuring Yachty by Nature playing yacht rock all night. Newport Beach parade of lights will come alive with this yachty private event.  70's and 80's soft rock a la Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Ambrosia, Boz Scaggs, Christopher Cross, and much more.

Yacht Party at Swallow's Inn in San Juan Capistrano 2pm to 6pm on November 12, 2017 The only ALL LIVE Yacht Party in Southern California will be going off for a Sunday Funday at Swallow's Inn on November 12 from 2pm to 6pm with Yachty by Nature. We play all your favorite yacht rock hits from the 70's and 80's and a whole lot more. Rest assured, we play those hits all the way live so you don't have to wonder if the band is playing all those notes or not. We play it live every time, no backing tracks. This weekend there will be a band invading Orange County that can't play those hits live, they rely on smoke and mirrors and backing tracks to sound like the original. They press play and do it karaoke style. We play all the notes, LIVE. Don't settle for 2nd or 3rd class make believe when you can get your first class Yacht Rock the way it was made to be played: ALL LIVE ALL THE TIME.

Put on those boat shoes, your captains hat or any boat attire and join us for a very yachty sunday funday. The S.S. Yachty by Nature will set sail on a smooth pleasure cruise and take you directly to PleasureTown. Escape with us and drop your worries at the door, it's gonna be YachtTastic!

#yachtrock #yachtparty #allliveallthetime #swallowsinn

Boat shoes, wine spritzers, fab sunglasses, yachty shirts, blazers, ascots, Bee Gees hair, mustaches, smooth grooves...and ANTHONY'S BIRTHDAY!!!!

Roscoe's will be going off Friday night 10/27 so come out and kick off Tony Trunks' epic birthday weekend at Roscoe's Famous Deli. Dress to impress with your finest Boat Attire and prepare to dance like Lionel Richie...ALL NIGHT LONG! The Fullerton Yacht Club will be in full force and we'll be supplying those smooth 70's and 80's grooves to float your boat and take you straight to the Lido Deck for the smoothest ride possible. #yachtrock #yachty #fullerton #roscoes #yachtrocktober

www.yachtybynature.com for more information

Huntington Beach St. Bonaventure Parish Festival 10/8/17 from 6pm to 9pm

Yacht Rock in Huntington Beach @ the St. Bonaventure Parish Festival on October 8 with Yachty by Nature . We'll be finishing your Sunday Funday with a smooth pleasure cruise with Yachty by Nature!  Come enjoy the Smoothest Yacht Rock band in Southern California at an awesome event. Tons of fun to be had here, so put on that captains hat and grab a wine spritzer for smooth and groovy 70's and 80's soft rock. 

#sbfallfest2017 will be the place to be next weekend from October 6 - 8.  Get on board as the Yacht Party will start at 6pm and we'll be rockin' out to Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Ambrosia, Lionel Richie, Christopher Cross and so much more!

The St. Bonaventure Fall Festival taking place from October 6th-8th is a decades-long tradition in Huntington Beach. Admission is FREE to this "mini OC fair" that includes dozens of games and food booths. With over 20 rides including The Zipper, Kamikaze, Gravitron, Mirror Maze, and rock wall as well as three nights of SoCal's best bands, this will be a weekend event not to miss.  Friday, October 6th - 5pm to 10pm . https://www.redneckrodeooc.com/ w Redneck Rodeo 6:30-9:30 Saturday, October 7th   http://www.thereflexx.com/ w The Reflexx 6:30-9:30 Sunday, October 8th  https://www.yachtybynature.com w Yachty By Nature 6pm - 9pm Admission: Free Ticket purchases required for games, rides, food and drink

Dana Point and Stillwater Spirits & Sounds will be Yacht Rockin' this Friday night, September 29, 2017. 

Orange County's FAVORITE Yacht Rock band is returning to the friendly confines!  We'll be dropping anchor at our favorite seaside bar and bringing SMOOTH back to Dana Point. Our top notch crew of Yacht Rock skippers will float your boat with all the smooth soft rock a yacht party could ask for. Unlike many bands, we play it LIVE every time. Just watch that keyboardist next time and see if he's really "playing" the solos on Rosanna or Africa...don't settle for the fake and phony bands that play backing tracks, that's what we call Yacht Karaoke!!!! Come sing along while we play LIVE yacht rock without the pretending. It's gonna be a smooth pleasure cruise, so bring your captain's hat and prepare to launch into the groovy 70's and 80's!

#stillwaterdp #danapoint #yachtrock #yachtybynature #smooth

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Romano's Concert Lounge in Riverside brings you Southern California's favorite Yacht Rock band, Yachty by Nature on Friday, June 16.

No doubt, all those kickass yacht rock hits from the 70's and 80's will float your boat as YBN takes the stage.  In fact, they play all your Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Ambrosia, and Christopher Cross favorites from a groovier place and time.  Yachty by Nature takes you on a smooth pleasure cruise to those carefree days of the 70's and 80's and the fun of the yacht party and those singer/songwriter tunes that have you poppin' the champagne.

Don't miss out, YBN has been playing all the top live music venues in Southern California and we'll be droppin' anchor at one of the hottest.  Romano's killer stage and venue will be an epic display of our Yachty tunes, flair, and fun.  So, come join the yacht party and enjoy the guilty pleasure of some of the hottest vintage vibe around.  You won't find every band out there tackling these tunes and let alone playing them all 100% LIVE.  Most of the competition has to play these tunes with backing tracks.  For that reason, you'll get to indulge in the party but still appreciate the expert musicality and improv of a hot yacht rock band.

Resort attire, deck shoes, ascots, captain's hats are always appreciated but not mandatory.  And, certainly, for those about to DOCK, WE SALUTE YOUUUUU!  Can't wait to see you for an epic show and a fun-filled night of epic Yacht Rock.  Come get yachty with us and by all means, stay sexy!

#yachtrock #riverside #yachty #softrock #smooth #captainsofsmooth #bakerstreet #saxappeal #forthoseabouttodock #yachtybynature #boatshoes #deckshoes #resort #resortattire #70s #80s #getyachty #captain #gettinyachty #yachton #ahoy #yachtclub

Party on the Beach with Yachty by Nature!

Yacht Rock in the capital of Yacht Rock History! Marina del Rey is throwin' it back to 1978 and Yachty by Nature will be the Time Machine bringin' only the BEST in Yacht Rock favorites from the 70's and 80's. So, get your groove on at Yacht Rock's ground zero and Get Yachty with Southern California's favorite Yacht Rock experience! Come down and bask in the beauty of a stage at Mother's Beach and live Yacht Rock sending you back to the glory days of retro Marina del Rey. Yes, we'll rock the yacht with classics from Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Toto, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins and so much more. In fact, it will be a smooth pleasure cruise that you won't want to miss. Los Angeles and its beaches will come alive with AM Gold. Pop the champagne and let the smooth grooves flow!

LA’s Marina is turning into a pop-up arts district on June 10, 2017, with the debut of a new community festival called ARTsea. Marina Beach will be bursting with creative activity, including art installations, mini galleries, interactive workshops, live music, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez, dance performances, food trucks, and more. The Beach Shuttle, Free Ride, and WaterBus will be in service during this event, making it easy for festival-goers to commute from remote parking lots to Marina Beach. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event. FREE ADMISSION!

Come get Yachty with us, Los Angeles!  #yachtrock #yachty #marina #yacht #marinadelrey #artsea #mothersbeach #losangeles #yachtybynature #sailing #smooth #stayyachty #captainsofsmooth

http://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/art-sea/

Yacht Rock Band extraordinaire, Yachty by Nature will take the stage and bring the yacht party to kick off Yucaipa's Music & Arts Festival on May 5, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We'll set sail for groovy 70's and 80's soft rock and have you dancin' in the streets. We are the SMOOTHEST yacht rock band in Southern California and we play it all 100% LIVE. Enjoy the tunes, and put on your captain's hats and boat shoes and make it a smooth Pleasure Cruise with us!

Yacht Rock epitomizes the California sound of the 1970's and 1980's. Palm trees swaying, boat parties, Marina del Rey around 1978, Ron Burgundy, polyester, aviator glasses, mustaches, captain's hats, sweet boat shoes, hawaiian shirts, panama hats, champagne, pina coladas, Caddyshack, yacht clubs, country clubs and the beautiful sounds of singer/songwriter music provide the ambient mood for your smooth grooves.

Some of the artists we love to cover are:  Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Toto, Ambrosia, the Eagles, Billy Joel, Looking Glass, Rupert Holmes, Robbie Dupree, Ace, Steve Miller, Lionel Richie, and much more!

Please join us in downtown Yucaipa for a Yachty good time and the best music to have at a Yacht Party. We'll be playing all your favorites from the glorious 70's and 80's and busting out some serious sax appeal. Can't wait to see you for one groovy cruise!

The Yucaipa Music & Arts Festival will feature some amazing talent after we kick it off! Fuel, Candlebox, Dishwalla, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, and James Wesley will be rockin' the stage the rest of the weekend. The festival will be located at 35100 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA in the Historic Uptown part of town. There will be plenty of food and merchandise vendors as well as a Beer Garden, Artist Boulevard, and so much more. It's going to be a HUGE music weekend in Yucaipa! YACHT ON!

#yachtrock #yachtparty #fuel #dishwalla #candlebox #rodpiazza #concert #yucaipa #yachtconcert #yachtybynature #yachtybynature1 #yachty #softrock #yacht #sailing #cruise #pleasurecruise #smoothcruise #smoothrock

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Rio, Palms docking yacht-rock residencies

Entertainment executive Damian Costa says the new shows are filling a void in an under-served Las Vegas music market

Time to polish off the Guy Who Just Bought A Boat routine.

That’s a nod to the character created by Alex Moffat , who portrayed the smarmy yacht captain on “SNL,” and announced last week he’s leaving the series.

Somewhat related, and beginning this week, boating is the theme at the Rio and the Palms.

Both off-Strip resorts are setting sail (we are awash in puns) with yacht rock headliners. The Rio launches a residency this week. The Palms is going onsale this week for a leading yacht-rock production in November.

The Docksiders rock the dock at the The Duomo at the Rio, in Vegas’s first ticketed yacht-rock residency. The series opens Thursday and runs 6 p.m. daily (dark Fridays and Saturdays) in an open-ended run. The buoyant act toggles times with Raiding the Rock Vault in the new 300-capacity venue (ticket and schedule info is at thedocksiders.com ).

The extensive commitment is an easy call for club operators.

“Live music is being under-served, in my opinion, in Las Vegas,” says Pompey Entertainment founder Damian Costa , who along with Vegas attorney and sometime musician Tony Sgro operates The Duomo. “What we are doing, and what the Palms has been doing, is filling a void in the market. This music is a sing-along experience, it’s fun and it’s an escape from the news of the day.”

Kevin Sucher , with his three Grammy nominations, pilots The Docksiders into Vegas. He says, “We take our fans on a voyage back in time, creating a nostalgic experience with their favorite jams from the 70s and 80s.”

Sucher is a veteran producer, artist and tour manager whose resume is dotted with such stars as Stevie Wonder and Gwen Stefan i. Expect the Docksiders to sample what is now a classic yacht-rock set list of Olivia Newton-John, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald , Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross and Ambrosia.

The Docksiders both follow and precede the long-established yacht rock band Yächtley Crëw to Las Vegas. The band returns to Kaos at the Palms for six dates, running Nov. 18-19, Dec. 29-30 and Feb. 24-25. The aquatically inspired act joins Frankie Moreno as Kaos’s recurring residency performers (Moreno returns Sept. 23-24, and is expected back in early 2023). Tickets to Yächtley Crëw are available at Ticketmaster on Tuesday.

Yächtley Crëw delivered palpable excitement to Kaos on July 2. In the run-up to that show, band founder Philip Daniel , who plays Philly Ocean onstage, said, “We want everyone who comes to our shows to feel like they are in the party with us. And I think that’s why we have had such an amazing response to what we do.”

All this, and Chi-Lites, too

The hit-making soul/R&B vocal group The Chi-Lites with Marshall Thompson headline a brunch series at The Duomo at 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23 and Nov. 6. The Chi-Lites issued the 1971 hit single “Have You Seen Her.” Ticket-holders get a complimentary glass of champagne, and can also order express express service of coffee and Italian noshes from the adjacent Cupola Cafe.

Thompson, the group’s founder, predicts, “The drinks will be cold, and the music smoking hot.” Hopefully we will finally find “her,” the subject of that 1971 hit.

Celebration Dai

Popular Vegas rocker Dai Richards has a new gig. He’s the host at the “Magic Mike Live” male revue at the Sahara beginning Sept. 15. Richards arrived in Vegas in the Tenors Of Rock production, and has persevered since that act halted during COVID-19. Richards also fronts the busy classic-rock band Original Chaos , which will continue its schedule of lounge and club performances around town.

Richards has consulted Mark Shunock , who originally held the host role in the show, dating to its opening at the then-Hard Rock Hotel. The role is neither a stripping nor dancing position.

“Sadly, no, my clothes won’t be coming off,” Richards says.

Richards and his wife, Olivia Richards, are expecting their first child, a daughter, on Sept. 27. No name to be reported, yet. but that’s less than two weeks after Richards’ debut.

“We will be busy,” Richards says. “But this is such a great opportunity. The show is fantastic, the theater is very special and I’m excited to start.”

‘Bat’ takes flight

We met Troy Burgess in the early days of “Rock of Ages” at The Venetian, and were immediately taken with his great stage skills and unbridled congeniality (which should be the title of something in VegasVille). Since his portrayal of Bourbon Room operator Dennis Dupree.

Burgess has gone on to portray King Arthur and Merlin the Wizard in the “Tournament of Kings” show at Excalibur. He has also started a family with his wife, the amazing “Fantasy” dancer Yesi Burgess .

Last week we learned Burgess has been named resident director at “Bat Out Of Hell — The Musical” at Paris Theater. Burgess took the job last week, a terrific addition to a cast already laden with top Vegas talent. “Simply grateful,” Burgess said on Instagram. “Daddy been busy.”

Ten years of ‘Visions’

The 10th anniversary of “Night Visions,” which Imagine Dragons calls “the album that changed our lives,” was Saturday. More than 10 years ago, in September 2009 in fact, I caught the band at Hard Rock Live on the Strip. Saturday they play Allegiant Stadium.

You can use that a measure of their immense fame. Or, you can know that The Ohio State University Athletic Band played “Believer,” from 2017’s “Evolve” at halftime of the Buckeyes’ game against Oregon State. From rock clubs to stadia, the Kats Bureau has it covered …

Cool Hang Alert

The Naomi Mauro Quartet is headlining from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Bootlegger Bistro. Mauro is backed by Dave Stambaugh on sax, Cocho Arbe on keys, Ken Seiffert on bass and Boris Shapiro on drums. All are favorites on the local music scene. The show is the latest presentation of Las Vegas Jazz Society, its motto, “Keeping Jazz Alive Since ‘75.” Tickets are $25 (a mere pittance), $20 for LVJS members. Tickets at the door or at LVJS.org .

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Joe Walsh showed up unexpectedly, alongside Drew Carey, for a late-night jam session.

J.D. Souther was a collaborator and co-writer on many of the Eagles’ greatest hits.

Aisha Tyler and her longtime friend Joel McHale are hosting the Imagine Dragons Tyler Robinson Foundation Rise Up Gala at Wynn.

Jennifer Hudson is the youngest entertainer ever to win the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), and plays BleauLive Theater for the holidays.

Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns were presented a proclamation and a speech from Clint Holmes on their 25th anniversary.

She didn’t expect to land the role, but Catherin Ariale is having a fab time in “The Cher Show.”

Lionel Richie at Encore Theater, Styx at The Venetian Theatre returning to the Strip in 2025.

The BET Hip Hop Awards show premiered in 2006 and has been held annually in Atlanta, aside from the 2020 show.

The rock star called out, “You don’t need knees to fly!” during her wild Allegiant Stadium show on Friday night.

Gary Selesner and Celine Dion were partners in two residency productions at Caesars Palace covering 16 years.

Yacht rock sails back into mainstream, Las Vegas stages

Yachtley Crew

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You don’t have to get on a boat to enjoy yacht rock, but you must like the bouncy rhythms of the late 1970s and '80s.

The name of the musical genre was coined in 2005 –- decades after singers like Christopher Cross, The Doobie Brothers and Hall & Oates made the soft sounds popular. Now, yacht rock cover bands are selling out shows and attracting fans from every generation.

Jamie Hosmer is part of the popular Las Vegas band, The Windjammers. They're currently playing at the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station. 

He said they expected their audience to be older, the ones who grew up with that music, but it's much younger -- people in their 30s finding they love yacht rock.

"I can't quite explain why that is. I don't know if it's the emergence of all the satellite radio that's going on, or it's something that they can turn on when they're at work and it's easy to listen to in the background. But people of all ages are loving yacht rock," he said.

If you go to these shows, the band may not be dressed up, but some members of the crowd will be dressed as if they're on a yacht. There are even yacht rock cruises one could find Kenny Loggins on.

So why is yacht rock so popular again?

Hosmer said it's likely a departure from pop.

"Yacht rock is a distinctively different sound, the way the songs are structured," he said. "Your current pop song is structured, basically with four chords that repeat over and over again. And they kind of change the melody a little bit during the verse in the chorus, right? That's the big change. ... In this yacht rock stuff, the way the music was put together is so slick, you have a distinctive verse, a pre-chorus, a separate chorus, all of them have different chord changes, lush vocals ... If some of that music came out today, it would probably be put in the smooth jazz category."

That music has a real popular vibe to it.

On the flip side, a band that is known for their captain outfits is Yachtley Crew, a Los Angeles-based yacht rock band performing in Las Vegas on Saturday.

When their fans dress up, singer Philly Ocean said "it only gives us more energy to pull from and more excitement, enthusiasm that fuels what we do."

The first album he ever purchased was Paul Simon's Graceland. 

"As you may or may not know, one of the absolute pinnacle yacht rock songs is [You Can Call Me Al] by Paul Simon. And so little did I know that the first album I bought was preparing me for what I do now," he said.

He said none of his band expected to be on a national tour like this. 

"People can say that it's cheesy, but everybody knows the words, people can say that it's cheesy, but they still have fun," he said. "Those smiles are not fake."

Jamie Hosmer , singer and keyboardist, Windjammers; Philly Ocean , singer, Yachtley Crew

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Sail Away: The Oral History of ‘Yacht Rock’

This story was originally published on June 26, 2015

I n the late 1970s and early 1980s, musical artists like Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Toto, Hall and Oates, and dozens of others regularly popped up on each other’s records, creating a golden era of smooth-music collaboration.

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And on June 26th, 2005, an internet phenomenon was born. In 12 short but memorable episodes — first via the the short-film series Channel 101 and then online — JD Ryznar, Hunter Stair, Dave Lyons, Lane Farnham and their friends redefined an era and coined a term for the sultry croonings of McDonald, Fagen, et al.: “yacht rock.”

As “Hollywood” Steve might say, these guys docked a fleet of remarkable hits. This is the story of Yacht Rock, told from stem to stern — a reimagining of a bygone soft-rock renaissance, courtesy of hipsters with fake mustaches, impeccable record collections and a love of smoothness. Long may it sail.

The Michigan Connection JD Ryznar (Director, “Michael McDonald”): I moved from Ann Arbor to L.A., and ended up making friends with all these other guys from Michigan, like “Hollywood” Steve Huey, Hunter Stair, and David Lyons. Pretty much every weekend I’d have “Chinese Thanksgiving” at my apartment — we’d eat BBQ chicken and burgers, drink beer and listen to records of what I called “yacht rock.” You know, like Michael McDonald is singing background vocals and like there’s guys on boats on the covers; it feels like you’re on a yacht listening to it. And the guys were like, oh, we know this music.

Dave Lyons (“Koko”): You know how, in the Seventies, these big bands started playing arena rock? We liked the idea of these smooth bands playing “Marina Rock.” I thought it was a better name.

“Hollywood” Steve Huey (“Hollywood Steve”): What I mostly remember is JD playing Journey records all the time. He was so into Journey that he had photocopied a photo of Steve Perry and pasted it onto his liquid soap dispenser. He wrote “Steve Perry Soap: Clean as all fuck” on it.

Lane Farnham (editor, “Jimmy Messina”): JD and I had talked about Journey for a year before we did Yacht Rock. In the third episode, that whole “you need to fly like a pilot” bit? Those are direct lines from Steve Perry in this crazy documentary we found. He’s coked to the gills, in the Eighties, just blabbering about who knows what. We got a kick out of that stuff.

Ryznar: My musical tastes are not that interesting, and they never were.

Huey: I turned 30 right before we started doing the series, and I thought, well, this is a nice round number. What do 30-year-olds do? I feel like it’s time I get into Steely Dan. I bought most of the catalogue and was like, This is my new identity. I’m gonna unwind, start listening to Steely Dan, and leave parties early.

Channel 101 Hunter Stair (“Kenny Loggins”):  At the time, JD had helped me get a job at a production company, and he asked if I wanted to shoot this thing they were doing for something called Channel 101. I didn’t know anything about it, but I saw that it was started by Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab — who I knew because I had a copy of Heat Vision and Jack [the failed 1999 pilot they wrote that became a huge underground hit, directed by Ben Stiller and starring Jack Black ]. So I was super pumped.

Ryznar : It was a cool scene at the time: Justin Roiland had [Channel 101 series] House of Cosbys, Dan Harmon had Laser Fart. Our friends Drew Hancock and Wade Randolph, who would go on to play Hall and Oates, they had a show about a regular guy who got angry, and turned into a smaller, shirtless weaker guy who didn’t turn green or anything.

Drew Hancock (“Oates”): That was called “Man to Man: Metamorphosis Ultra.” It was the lowest stakes Incredible Hulk show you could possibly have.

Justin Roiland (co-creator of Rick & Morty and House of Cosbys, “Christopher Cross”): Every single month you’re making something, and then you’re testing it in front of a live audience. You see what works, what doesn’t work.

Ryznar : It was a January 2005 screening where we started the school of Channel 101, where you’re showing the stuff you made in front of 200, maybe 300 people. And then they put it on the “internet,” which was very hard to do back then. There was no “YouTube.” Listen to Old Man Ryznar here.

Farnham: JD and I would go down to the beach and play something called “smash ball” — there’s no rules to the game, so we’d just make them up. And he said, this is fucking hilarious, we should make a short film about this. So we got Hunter to direct SmashBoys — and it was funny.

Lyons: Two paddles and a ball that you hit back and forth on the beach. We turned it into a soap opera .

Stair : We started playing Kenny Loggins’ “Playing With the Boys” [from Top Gun ] on repeat as we drove a convertible around Playa del Rey. Just to get in the mood.

Ryznar : There were some Phil Collins music cues, I think. A lot of sports music from Eighties movies — “You’re the Best Around” and whatnot. We used a great Kenny Loggins song for the climax. It’s from Caddyshack II . . .

Stair : “Nobody’s Fool”! It ended up winning the Best Failed Pilot of that year; we lost by eight votes to the Lonely Island guys, who did “The ‘Bu.” They just stuck their middle fingers up at everybody and said, we didn’t make a show but we made a hilarious music video. That was the night I had the idea for Y acht Rock.

Christening the Ship Ryznar : Hunter and Dave Lyons came up with an idea for a show about a couple of jewel thieves who lived on a yacht and listened to that music.

Stair : That was actually called Steal Away.

Lyons: I believe Hunter and I were talking about a private eye detective team called Loggins & Loggins that lived on a houseboat and solved mysteries — like Simon & Simon.

Ryznar : I said: How about we play Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald as they co-write “What a Fool Believes” together? We had Stevie Nicks in there originally, for some reason. And then Drew Hancock and Wade Randolph said, we want to be Hall and Oates. I had gotten into the H&O song “Portable Radio” pretty hard. I needed to introduce it to the world. That was very important to me.

Stair : The seed of Koko the manager is . . . there’s a Doobie Brothers album that has a sweet looking manager dude on it. I remember sitting there with JD and being like, look how awesome this guy is.

Ryznar : Dave Lyons invented the Koko character while out drinking with Hunter one night. He just put on a bunch of garbage Seventies clothes he had around the house, and had a little stupid whistle around his neck. All these little touches — that’s what Dave is so great at.

Lyons: No, [Dan Harmon] wasn’t an immediate fan. That’s because he doesn’t get music. Just listen to the theme song for  Community — it’s terrible. Dan looks at things differently than most people, and I don’t think he loves music the way we do. But he came around. He came to really enjoy it. [Harmon would eventually play record producer Ted Templeman in two episodes.]

Ryznar : We thought maybe people would get it, maybe they won’t. But we submitted it. At the prime time panel, everybody but Dan Harmon like it. I think that because he’d never heard of the guys, he didn’t realize how much that music had meant to other people. People knew who everybody was. That’s why we put Hollywood Steve in there to say, hey, this is the deal. Hollywood Steve was a friend and an actual music critic. If you look up a lot of Nineties rap albums on All Music Guide, chances are Hollywood Steve wrote the review.

Huey: I was a published music writer, and that lent me a voice of authority that I might not have otherwise had amongst a hardcore group of music nerds. “Oh this guy’s viewpoint has to be legitimate! He’s published.”

Steve Agee (“Steve Porcaro”): Channel 101 at that point in time was really known for people making videos kind of purposely shitty. So we couldn’t tell if it was made to look bad on purpose.

Hancock: When Wade and I saw the first episode, we were like, eh, this isn’t very good. We didn’t like it. I didn’t understand it. So when it had this meteoric response, I was very surprised.

Ryznar : So Yacht Rock got screened, we were very nervous, and it went over like gangbusters. Just bona fide love from beginning to end from the audience. And we got voted number one on our first try, which hadn’t been done too often on Channel 101.

Stair : It got the biggest laugh of the night. As soon as it was over, we knew we were in. We weren’t totally sure it was going to be number one, but we knew we’d be up there.

Ryznar : A lot of people wanted parts. People had ideas. So we got to work with people we wanted to work with. Before we even knew we were picked up for a second episode, Hunter came up to me and said, “Uh, just talking to Doug Benson. I told him he could play Peter Cetera in the next episode.”

Lyons: The thing about the Channel 101 screenings, they’re always at a place that serves lots of alcohol. And after we saw how well it went over, we’re all drinking at the bar; Dan Harmon is doing a show with Sarah Silverman [ The Sarah Silverman Program ] at the time, and Doug was there with her. Yes, Hunter promised him the role of Peter Cetera. Which is great casting.

Episode Two: The Songwriting Contest In the second episode, Hall and Oates challenge Loggins and Messina to songwriting contest. It ends with the creation of some of the greatest smooth music ever.

Ryznar : I mean, imagine if you saw Hall and Oates where Oates, with all that hair and the mustache, was the top, and Hall was the bottom? They were sort of the opposite of the smooth California scene. So they sort of made the perfect antagonists.

Huey: The only reason they were picked as antagonists is because they’re from Philadelphia, which is a mean place.

Hancock: The wigs we got from our friend Willy, who just happened to have two of the most perfect wigs ever.

Wade Randolph (“Daryl Hall”): The Hall wig is named the De Carlo. I don’t know why.

Hancock: I remember for the mustache, I think I tried a regular handlebar mustache but it just wasn’t thick enough. So I just ended up taking a lock of the wig and fashioning a mustache out of that.

Stair : And Justin Roiland coming in, doing “Sailing.” The way the whole thing flowed, it’s so fast and perfect. I think that was Yacht Rock ‘s the finest hour.

Roiland: JD asked me, would you play Christopher Cross? I’d never heard “Sailing” before, believe it or not. I remember the first few listens going I don’t get the appeal of this fucking song. It’s an acquired taste.

Huey: We didn’t quite know what we had at that point, and so you kind of had to establish the value system. Smoothness is the main value in this world. The second episode, when that screened for the live audience, I’ve never seen a Channel 101 audience go that apeshit for anything. I remember walking out of the screening going, we’re rock stars! Granted, it’s only this one room, with like 300 people in it, but in that one room of 300 people, I think we might be rock stars.

Koko Makes His Final Voyage Lyons: As soon as we got in for the first one, JD called me and said here’s the idea for the second one: I’m gonna kill off Koko. Well, thanks a pantload, JD. He’s like, no it’ll be great. You’ll come back later as a ghost or something.

Stair : So JD wanted this guy Koko to have this totem at this fight; I suggested a trident, since it’s more nautical. But Anchorman had come out, and they had the fight scene with the trident. We still needed something, so we settled on a harpoon.

Lyons: In the second one, I’m supposed to get run through with my own harpoon. And Hunter showed up with a child’s little trident, taped to the handle of a barbecue fork. I was like Hunter, we can do better than this. So my roommates had a woodshop in the backyard; I went out there and drilled some holes, made some dowel rods, and wrapped the handle in rope. When I showed up with it, everyone said holy shit — you made a fucking harpoon, dude! It also split in the middle, so you could run it through someone. And that episode elevated Koko to this mythic level that nobody expected, least of all me.

Stair : You can’t kill Loggins. You can’t kill McDonald. These are real people. Koko had to die.

Lyons: My thought is that Koko fell on his own harpoon and martyred himself. I like to think that Koko was the Jesus Christ of Yacht Rock. [ Pause ] That’s going to sound arrogant. How about: Koko died to deliver smooth music to the rest of the musicians.

Huey: I don’t think it was ever decided who killed Koko until the very end. The important thing is, like Jesus, he died for a cause. Which, in this case, was smooth music. But you know what’s gonna happen if you’re in the middle of a melée with a bunch of guys from the mean streets of Philadelphia. You’re going to die of a harpoon injury. That’s why they call it the city of harpoon murders.

Randolph: I always assumed it was Oates.

Wyatt Cenac (“James Ingram”): Who killed Koko? You know, very good question. If I had to go with anybody… I’d say maybe Loggins and McDonald together. That’s the secret twist. I think they’d been slowly poisoning him for years, and the harpoon was just to throw people of their scent.

Ryznar : I don’t know. Is Tony Soprano dead? Hollywood Steve took the “Koko” answer to his grave.

Stair : I would never name names. Only Hollywood Steve knows for sure, and someone would have to give him big Hollywood dollars to spill.

Any Port in a Storm After 10 stellar installments, including a guest appearance by “Cleveland” Drew Carey ,  a case for Jethro Tull (the 18th century farmer, not the band) to be considered smooth and a primer on how Michael McDonald influenced Nineties G-Funk , Yacht Rock was canceled by Channel 101 after “FM” — about a gang war between the Eagles and Steely Dan. But help was on the horizon.

Ryznar : The record at the time was 12. We really wanted to beat it — but we didn’t. There might have been Yacht Rock fatigue in the audience.

Lyons: It’s not one of my favorites. I’m not a fan of the Eagles, and not a lot of people get Steely Dan.

Huey: Some people come back to Channel 101 month after month after month. But you always get some new people in there who don’t know what’s going on. You cross your fingers that general audience goodwill is enough to get you by this month. Unfortunately, in this case, it wasn’t.

Ryznar : It was heartbreaking, man. Because the great thing about Channel 101 is, you can feel when the audience isn’t into it. And the audience was not into this. I knew the 101 days were over as soon as the screening was done.

Stair : Nowadays, things have two- or three-year runs at Channel 101. Back then, 10 episodes was a lot.

Ryznar : Not even two weeks after we were canceled, I got an email from someone who booked a bar in Chicago — The Empty Bottle — and wanted to screen all the Yacht Rocks. I forget if they flew us out or if we just happened to be there, but we screened all the episodes back to back. There was a line down the block; the place was filled to capacity. People were quoting lines.

Huey: The show had started to go viral. Working lower level jobs in reality television, and then walking into a bar and being the most famous person in that room didn’t match up with my everyday experience at all.

Cast Off . . . Again After successfully touring the country, JD & co. starting making new episodes, beginning with Footloose. Featuring the likes of Jason Lee and Wyatt Cenac, it tells the story of how Loggins being kidnapped by Jimmy Buffett led to one of the Eighties’ most rockin’ soundtracks.

Huey: Yeah I was really excited to get back into it, because I didn’t really have too much else going on at that point. Let’s do that thing that made me semi-famous again!

Ryznar : We did the Footloose episode. And it turned out even better than I could have imagined. It was nice, since we weren’t limited to five minutes, even though we tried to keep it close: one of the keys to Yacht Rock is jamming everything into five minutes. I had done some work with Jason Lee, who would quote lines every time I saw him. So I asked if he’d play Kevin Bacon, and he was throwing chairs around.

Lyons: We kept talking about the stories that we never got to tell, one of them being Footloose. And I hate Jimmy Buffett ‘s music; I think it’s a soundtrack to date rape. I think it’s garbage music for people who have no interest in listening to anything good.

Ryznar : We portrayed parrotheads being brainwashed idiots. You kind of have to be if you’re into Jimmy Buffett. Or just want to be so tuned out of life, that like hey, whatever — kick back with flip flops, drink some margs, listen to some sweet Jimmy Buffett music and let him paint a rosy picture of a reality that does not exist.

Lyons: I always like that artists like Bertie Higgins, Rupert Holmes and Andy Kim have an authentic longing in their music. Buffett is a rich dude getting richer off of the lack of taste of the poor and stupid. He represents the lowest common denominator in music, even worse than country singers profiting off of 9/11. To summarize: I’m not really a fan.

Ryznar : You might be able to argue that Jimmy Buffett music is about escaping from a dark place, but there’s no soul in there. So we just wanted to make him an absolute idiot. Our good friend Vatche Panos, who is super funny, really hit a home run with that one.

Cenac: I remember when we were shooting that, I had no idea there was a song called “Cheeseburgers in Paradise.” Much less that people actually listened to it and liked it.

Ryznar : I hope he doesn’t mind me telling this story, but Wyatt Cenac had just auditioned for The Daily Show , and he was flat broke.

Cenac: Yeah, I was definitely very broke. That isn’t why I did it. I did enjoy it. But there was also a part of being broke where you’ll do anything.

Ryznar : And then a month later, he becomes Wyatt Cenac, the international sensation.

Cenac: Do I want to say that Yacht Rock was the thing that changed my life? Someone can say it. You can find someone to connect the dots and make that leap on the Internet.

Huey : We did one more, and I didn’t feel like the last episode came together as well as it could have for whatever reason. I think Footloose was a more cohesive episode. Also the original idea for the finale was Gene Balboa was going to kidnap all these people from the “We Are the World” session , take them to an island, and force them to write soundtrack hits for him. Anyone who tried to escape would get hunted down like in The Most Dangerous Game.

Ryznar : That was a hard one to write — the space battle, Hall and Oates shooting lasers, Loggins starting his soundtrack phase. I’m proud of killing off Hollywood Steve and making it a pain drug-induced hallucination. I think that let us go nuts with it. The “We Are the World” part was a fun shoot. You just look around and go, wow, I know so many talented people that are bringing so much to this thing.

Stair : The Hollywood Steve “character” was on morphine, not Huey. Well, he might have been on morphine, I don’t know. That’d be an awesome salacious story about Yacht Rock. Just write that, it’s even better.

Huey : When I was using, it did get increasingly harder to tell where the character stopped and I began. Once you’ve been on VH1’s “100 Greatest Songs of the Nineties,” the public expects you to maintain a certain image, and I guess I got caught up in a myth. [ Pause ] I’m kidding. But I did murder a homeless woman. Just to see what it felt like.

Farnham: One of my favorite moments of all of Yacht Rock is when Giorgio Moroder is whispering into Kenny Loggins’ ear about “the Danger Zone.” I love that. It’s such a good moment.

Ryznar : Loggins going soundtrack is kind of like the end of Yacht Rock. If “Sailing” is one of the greatest yacht-rock songs ever, and that’s in Episode Two, it’s all death from then on. “Danger Zone” — there’s just nothing smooth about that song at all. By 1985, Michael McDonald had released his last great album. The Doobie Brothers were done. Toto didn’t have any more good songs in them. Steely Dan was broken up. It was over.

How did the actual musical artists react to their portrayal in the show? John Oates (speaking to the Seattle Weekly in 2007): “I think Yacht Rock was the beginning of this whole Hall & Oates resurrection. They were the first ones to start to parody us and put us out there again, and a lot of things have happened because of Yacht Rock. “

Ryznar : People actually contacted me and wanted to see if I wanted tickets to [their] shows at the Hollywood Bowl. We went backstage and met Hall and Oates. There’s a picture out there somewhere of Drew Hancock and Wade Randolph with Hall and Oates — and it’s awesome.

Randolph: I don’t know who contacted who, but Oates had seen the show and was apparently a fan of it. Hall didn’t give a fuck about us at all. He was just like whatever.

Hancock: Oates actually understood what we were doing. First of all, he’s the shortest dude on the planet. I’m 5’8, and he looked at me and said, man you’re way too tall to play me. I think he’s 5’4 and had thick heels on too.

Cenac: Oates is the unsung hero in that group. The moment he decides to turn the jets on, watch out.

Lyons: The only negative thing I’ve ever heard from any of the actual people we’ve portrayed was that Kenny Loggins wasn’t a huge fan. My wife met him once, and said my husband played Koko in Yacht Rock. He just got all, huh. Not mean, not nasty. Just: Huh.

Stair : I’m not sure Loggins liked it, [but] I know his son did. A lot of the kids of the guys in the show like. You know, some serious artists. Michael McDonald, I’m pretty sure he liked it.

“I met Steve Porcaro at a book-release party, and he asked, ‘Do you guys hate us?’ We’re writing a love letter to this music and we meant no ill will toward anybody. Except for Jimmy Buffett.”

Michael McDonald (speaking to Time Out New York in 2008): “I thought Yacht Rock was hilarious. And uncannily, you know, those things always have a little bit of truth to them. It’s kind of like when you get a letter from a stalker who’s never met you. They somehow hit on something, and you have to admit they’re pretty intuitive.”

Lyons: Did JD tell you the story of when we went to see Steely Dan? We got contacted by somebody in their camp, I don’t remember who, but they gave us four or five tickets to see them in Irvine. We were in the third or fourth row, and Michael McDonald was the opening act. Those guys got recognized at the concert. Later, when Michael McDonald came out to perform with Steely Dan, they were all wearing captain’s hats. They were singing the song “Showbiz Kids”: “Showbiz kids, showbiz kids making movies themselves/Showbiz kids, don’t give a fuck about anybody else.” And during that line they threw their hats on the ground and stomped on them. We just looked at each other and went, oh my god, they know who we are.

Agee: About a year ago, I was at Largo, and one of the guys that works there is married to Steve Porcaro’s daughter. He was like, yeah, Steve is actually here tonight; he loves Yacht Rock, and said he wanted to meet me. I cut out early because I was honestly too nervous.

Stair : I met Steve Porcaro at a book-release party, and he kind of pulled me aside and asked, “Do you guys hate us?” And I was like, oh no, I hope that’s not the impression we gave anybody. We’re writing a love letter to this music and we meant no ill will toward anybody. Except for Jimmy Buffett.

Farnham: I actually worked with an editor who was good friends with the Toto folks, and they said it’s uncanny how close some of these stories are. Apparently there’s a lot more truth than we know.

Agee: So I can see how bands would be like, oh, they’re making fun of us. But I’ve known JD for awhile now, and I know for a fact that he loves that music. I don’t think someone who hated what’s now called yacht rock . . they wouldn’t spend so much time making videos about it.

Stair : The way I always looked at Yacht Rock was that we kind of did what the Blues Brothers did. We took the music that we really loved that we weren’t really part of, and reintroduced it to our own generation a little bit. The one thing that I hope we got across is that the music is really good, and that we were huge fans of it. The whole reason we did the show is because we loved it.

Lyons: I felt we always treated the music lovingly. It was always treated with respect; what we were trying to make fun of was all these guys hanging out and the ridiculous things they were into. I heard a story that Kenny Loggins got married in the nude. I don’t know if it’s true or not. But that’s the kind of late Seventies/early Eighties Southern California horse shit that is so delightful about Yacht Rock. Like wanting to find out what your root chakra is. That’s what’s funny about it. [ Pause ] I mean of course Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry are going to be into karate!

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