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Yächtley Crëw rides like the wind to make you free again at local show

It's almost like Gerry Rafferty, Rupert Holmes, Robbie Dupree, Billy Ocean and England Dan & John Ford Coley are all coming to town −to play at the exact same concert −their most smash-hit song, and nothing else.

Throw in some Player, a little Ace and a helping of 10cc, and we're talking about a sure-to-be smooth-sailing show by Yächtley Crëw.

Billing themselves as the "Titans of Soft Rock," Yächtley Crëw will get spectators loudly singing along with “Brandy (You're a Fine Girl") and “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)," plus kindred spirits songs by multiple-hit artists as lofty as Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Toto, Steely Dan and Hall & Oates.

Yächtley Crëw's upcoming shows are April 28, Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore, Pennsylvania; April 29, The Vine at Del Lago Resort, Waterloo, New York; April 30, Jergel's Rhythm Grill, Warrendale, Pennsylvania.; May 2, Sony Hall, New York City; May 4, Beacon Theatre; Hopewell, Virginia; May 5, Carteret Performing Arts Center, Carteret, New Jersey; and May 6, Tropicana Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The California band delivers a fun but earnest tribute to yacht rock, a genre that saw its popularity multiply during the pandemic, as sort-of comfort food for people who grew up with 1970s and early-1980s soft rock.

"It's nostalgia and some of the most brilliant songwriters and best songs out there," Yächtley Crëw vocalist Philly Ocean said. "They capture an era, but it's also an attitude and a feeling, that maybe more than ever now, people need.

"I'm pleasantly surprised by how positively people have responded to what we're doing," he said. "I think that was amplified during the pandemic when live music had shut down. Seems now it's bigger than ever. We feel humbled in so many ways."

Yes, his six-man band wears matching stage uniforms of boat captain hats, sunglasses and blue blazers, but this isn't a Spinal Tap-ish spoof.

"We care about this music very much and bring energy and passion to this," Ocean said in an April 12 phone interview.

"Our goal is to make everyone who leaves the show think, 'Man, that's one of the best shows I've ever seen.' It's about how we perform these songs. Our goal is really to play these songs as true to the originals. People don't come to hear us do our own renditions. They're not looking for artistic interpretation. They want to hear us play versions as close to the originals they know. Because people want to sing along.

"I'm sure we've all seen a concert where an artist does an alt- version of their hit song, and you might think that's good, it's cool. But can you sing along to an alt-version?" Ocean said. "We play it like you remember it from some of the best musicians in history, bar none. And it's a show of hits. Every single song we play is a hit."

For those unfamiliar with the concept, '‘yacht rock'’ is a fairly recently coined term for the revival of the soft rock and top-shelf hits of the late '70s to the early '80s. The Yächtley Crëw website concedes much of it is overwrought story-driven narrative, but the music itself remains a treat.

"Some people call it Guilty Pleasure music," Ocean said. "We promise you'll know every song we play. You might not recognize the beginning of a few if you haven't heard them in 30 years, but once the chorus hits, you'll recognize it and be singing right along."

Insisting "We're not characters, we're personas," Ocean is joined on stage by Baba Buoy, bass guitar; Pauly Shores on sax, Tommy Buoy on guitar, Stoney Shores on keyboards, and Sailor Hawkins on drums. The drummer's name is an homage to the late-Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, who Yächtley Crëw now honors with a cover of "Hero."

Yächtley Crëw members are in the same age group, first exposed to this meticulously produced, male-dominated genre as kids.

Ocean recalls riding in his dad's Chevrolet Beretta.

"He'd have the classic-rock radio station on, playing Toto and Steely Dan and Hall & Oates," he said.

Those musical stalwarts became inspirations, as did yacht rock vocalists like Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins "who has a voice that's unparalleled," Ocean said.

Like any good genre, debates emerge as to who should or shouldn't qualify.

"We do 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' by Queen, which is not yacht rock band," Ocean said. "The basic definition is soft rock, but we take our freedoms with it as all bands do. Just like a heavy metal band will put out a ballad.

"You know, it's very subjective. I define (yacht rock) as a feeling," he said. "Just imagine you're on a yacht, and what music is playing as you're just floating on the ocean or taking a swim before Jeeves brings you a tray of caviar. There's a freedom when you listen to it. It's all about love and having a good time. Memories of life moments are very specific to these songs."

Some acts are bona fide yacht rock for only part of their existence.

"Early Hall & Oates, like 'When The Morning Comes,' isn't necessarily yacht rock, but 'You Make My Dreams Come True' is," Ocean said. "It's a moment in time; it's when a song came out, but it's also about how it was produced and the elements of that song. It even comes down to the songwriting. But I'm very open to what people want to say is yacht rock. Like Billy Joel in the early '80s − 'Just The Way You Are' is in our set.

Does yacht rock have its own "Stairway to Heaven" stature song?

Maybe "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty, Boz Scaggs' "Lido Shuffle," Christopher Cross' "Ride Like The Wind," or Kenny Loggins' "Heart to Heart," Ocean said.

"And then you can start getting into deep cuts like "Thunder Island," and "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)". These are all songs from that genre."

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Pivoting like many bands did during the pandemic, by performing drive-in theater concerts and connecting with fans via music videos, Yächtley Crëw is excited to get back in front of live audiences.

"Like we're playing Jergel's again, and could not be more excited. It's almost sold out, which is pretty amazing for a band from California only playing there for the second time," Ocean said. "And we're adding shows all the time, like Atlantic City.

"The whole point of the show is to have fun," he said. "And we love to meet everyone, so come say hi afterward."

Scott Tady is the entertainment editor of The Times and easy to reach at [email protected] .

Column: Your endless summer is brought to you by yacht rock and Yachtley Crew

Yachtley Crew plays a sold-out show at the Music Box on Sept. 10

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If you believe in calendars, summer is almost over. But if you believe in yacht rock, summer is never over.

“It’s kind of a made-up genre. But even if you don’t know what it is, if you hear it, you already get it,” said vocalist Philly Ocean (real name, Phillip Daniel) of the Los Angeles-based yacht-rock band Yachtley Crëw , which is playing a sold-out show at the Music Box in Little Italy on Sept. 10.

“It’s all of these easy-listening, feel-good tunes that go well with a piña colada on the deck of a yacht with the horizon off in the distance. Summer vibes are encapsulated in these songs.”

It will never be recognized by the Grammys, but yacht rock has become a pop-culturally accepted category for the semi-fizzy, sorta-jazzy soft-pop songs that ruled the charts in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Songs like Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind,” the Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes,” and every track on Steely Dan’s “Aja” album.

But before it became a streaming-radio format, a brunch inspiration and the genesis of tribute bands with names like Yachty by Nature and Monsters of Yacht, yacht rock was a web series.

Created in 2005 by actors J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair, “Yacht Rock” was a deliberately cheesy, yet totally appreciative “mockumentary” series following the fictional lives and careers of such future yacht-rock heroes as Hall & Oates, Kenny Loggins and the Michael McDonald-era Doobie Brothers.

Once the series made its way to YouTube, it tickled the fancies of industry types who realized that re-branding soft rock as yacht rock could give these oldies new, hipster-approved life. Satellite- and streaming-radio stations began adding yacht-rock channels, and by 2016, these smooth tunes had made their way to the musicians who formed Yachtley Crëw.

According to Yachtley lore, the two veteran Los Angeles musicians who would go by the names of Sailor Hawkins (drums) and Baba Buoy (bass) were hanging out in a hot tub with their wives (“Probably drinking,” Ocean surmised), when they heard a satellite-radio yacht-rock station and had an epiphany.

One year later, they had a band.

“They thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to have a band and play just this music?,’” Ocean said. “When we would go around pitching to venues, club owners would look at us sideways like, ‘You play Christopher Cross? Who is going to listen to that on a Friday night?’ We would always say, ‘Just give us a shot.’”

Four years and many Christopher Cross tunes later, Yachtley Crëw is playing sold-out shows in venues all over California and beyond; Ocean is singing to passionate crowds who know every word to Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle” and Jackson Browne’s “Somebody’s Baby”; and the genre started out as a goof has turned out to be a real happy thing.

And that is no joke.

“I think these songs have lasted because they are of the highest quality. The musicianship, the melodies, the lyrics, that is what has given them a long life and caused them to come back around,” Ocean said. “There is a zest for life that you can experience in every single one of these songs. They just make you feel good.”

Yachtley Crëw’s Sept. 10 show at the Music Box is sold out, but there are plenty of other ways to get your yacht-rock fix. Fire up the blender, crank up the tunes, and it will be smooth summer sailing all year long.

Streaming and satellite radio: Whether it’s Spotify’s 11-hour playlist or the stations curated by SiriusXM satellite radio and the LiveXLive streaming service, yacht rock’s non-stop happy hour is just a click away. Because they have a lot of digital space to fill, programmers have expanded the yacht universe to include such genre-questionable crew members as Van Morrison, Tommy Tutone and Eddie Money, but after a few umbrella drinks and a nap, it’s all good, matey.

Slate’s “Hit Parade” podcast: On his two-part “What a Fool Believes” episode, chart analyst and “Hit Parade” host Chris Molanphy gives the yacht-rock genre the thorough, musically astute analysis it deserves. We hear how its shiny roots stretch back to the legendary group of L.A. studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew; how the sessions for Boz Scaggs’ “Silk Degrees” album are responsible for the existence of Toto; how Toto shaped Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” (It’s true!); and why the aforementioned “Aja” album set the itinerary for the stylish radio adventures that followed. Enlightenment, ahoy!

“Classic Albums: Steely Dan’s ‘Aja’”: Without this landmark 1977 album, there might be no yacht rock today. And without this 1999 episode of VH1’s essential “Classic Albums” series , we wouldn’t know the control-freaky lengths Steely Dan masterminds Walter Becker and Donald Fagen went to in their effort to achieve such glossy, effortless perfection. We also wouldn’t get to see guitarist Jay Graydon unfurl that classically casual “Peg” solo or watch Michael McDonald nailing those sweet, sweet layer-cake harmonies. You can stream it on IMDb TV with irritating, randomly placed commercials, or you can purchase the DVD and immerse yourself as yacht-rock nature intended. Don’t forget your snorkel.

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Yachtley Crew is Southern California’s first-class tribute to the best soft rock of the 70s and 80s.

What exactly is “yacht rock”?   

DS:   Yacht rock is a sub-category of the highly polished brand of soft rock that emanated from Southern California during the late ’70s and early ’80s. The term is meant to suggest the kind of smooth, mellow music that early yuppies likely enjoyed while sipping champagne and partying on their yachts. Somewhere along the way, it was also once referred to as “west coast rock”.

How did the band get started?   

Philly Ocean – Lead vocals. Front man extraordinaire and Captain of this Yächtley Crëw. His voice has tamed the sea herself, leaving only jealous pirates in his wake.

David Buoy – Percussion, vocals and on stage instigator.  Former major label recording artist, played in several other bands over his long career. Keep an eye out, or he may just make you walk the plank.

Tommy Buoy – Lead Guitar and vocals. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, Tommy is the smoothest giant ever to don a captain’s hat.  His baritone vocals and velvety guitar solos are as cool as the ocean breeze.

Baba Buoy – Bass guitar and vocals. Having participated in many successful touring acts throughout his historical music career,Baba’s  bass playing is the wind that blows  the Crew’s  sails.

Sailor Hawkins – Drums and vocals. Sailor began his drumming career in 7th grade and shortly after graduating high school, he recorded and toured the U.S. and Europe for a number of successful major label bands. Sitting at the helm, his meticulous rhythms steer the Yachtley Crew from port to port.

Pauly Shores – Saxophone and vocals. Holding steady at the bow, mesmerizing audiences with acrobatic leaps  from bar top to bar stool and across the stages  of SoCal while soloing all along, Pauly’s  style is indicative of some of the smoothest sax lines ever played during  the 70s and 80s.

Stoney Shores – Keyboards and vocals. Lingering at the stern, he’ll tickle your fancy while tickling the keys as stage lights and the night stars twinkle in your eyes.

What band do you most admire? 

Don’t miss the boat! Jump on board before you miss the next party cruise live at a venue near you!

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Did you ever see their amazing Canyon Club performance, when Peter Beckett of Player got up and sang “Baby Come Back” with them? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM_4pJf4Q3o

“If you get the chance to see these guys, take it!” – DS

“This band is as fun and good as it gets! They play the best songs of all time and you can tell they truly love the music they’re playing! Go see them, you won’t be disappointed! They nail every song… so good!” – JM

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On a course for adventure … by The Las Vega Review-Journal

On a course for adventure …

We finally took a three-hour tour (well, maybe 90 minutes) with Yächtley Crëw at the Palms’ Kaos venue Saturday night. This was pre-Hart, and also pre-sleep, on a busy Saturday night. It’s easy to see why this act is so popular.

They are well-produced, costumed, some acceptable yacht-friendly choreo (think Human Nature , but with instruments and in captain uniforms).

The set list has all the yacht “musts,” with Christopher Cross, Toto and Hall & Oates in the mix. This is the band that sings, “Baby Come Back,” and she does!

Led by front man Philly Ocean ( Phillip Daniel ), the band has spiced up “Escape (The Pina Colada Song) with some customized lyrics. Let’s just say a couple in the original rendition are a lot more sick of each other in YC’s retelling.

We were interested in the turnout, exuberant but reportedly softer than YC’s opening weekend in October. The band needs to evolve out of its image as a novelty act, and enforce the quality of its production, which is impressive. They are back Dec. 29-30, and again in February.

In Saturday’s presentation, the odd-yachters attracted such MGM Resorts officials as Luxor/Mandalay Bay President and COO Chuck Bowling and company Vice president of Entertainment Chris Baldizan . Anytime we see such an assembly of execs at a show, we wonder if they are yacht-shopping, as it were.

But we understand this crew was there primarily in support of Palms GM Cynthia Kiser Murphey . The esteemed exec served as president of New York-New York from 2008 until spring 2021. Her tenure with company dates to 1992, when she worked at MGM Grand.

Who else … Ah, none other than Kevin Sucher and Kevin Konnor of The Docksiders yacht-rock outfit turned out. Neither had not seen Yächtley Crëw before. Having just closed at The Duomo at The Rio, Sucher, the act’s creator, was checking out the competition, the room, the vibe, all of it. He assures us he wants The Docksiders onstage, in Las Vegas, next year.

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Yachtley Crew On Tour + New Single, “Sex On The Beach”

Article contributed by deborah radel pr | published on saturday, may 7, 2022.

Los Angeles area based Yacht Rock band Yächtley Crëw have set sail on their 2022 ‘Anchors Up’ Tour and have ALSO released their very first ORIGINAL song, “Sex On The Beach.”

Los Angeles radio station, 95.5 KLOS, debuted the song this past weekend as the band performed it live on the very same day during their sold out show at the world famous Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles on April 23rd.

Known as “The Titans of Soft Rock”, their one of a kind show has created a craze that has spread all over the country with celebs and fans that are obsessed with the group’s captivating and energetic performances.

“Sex On The Beach” Lyric Video:   https://youtu.be/dxrOMmwL_U8

Yächtley Crëw Promo Reel:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDFw0165zcM

For those unfamiliar with the concept, ‘Yacht Rock’ encapsulates the feel-good, chart topping soft rock hits of the late 70’s and early 80’s. Gushy love songs, whaling saxophone solos and the most memorable hooks ever written will have you unabashedly singing along and donning a captain’s hat of your own as you’re taken on an unforgettable trip down memory lane.

Yächtley Crëw will reel you in with their world class musicianship as they perform these timeless soft rock hits from Christopher Cross to Hall & Oates to Toto and more! They bring unmistakable elements of fun and showmanship to their performances while entertaining the younger and older audience members alike. Whether you’re hearing these songs for the first time, or remember singing along with them on your AM radio, you will love the look of their thematic nautical suits and highly entertaining choreography. Most of all, you will experience one of the best concerts of your life!

YÄCHTLEY CRËW 2022 ANCHORS UP TOUR DATES

3.18.22  Uptown Theatre - Napa, CA

3.19.22  The Golden State Theatre - Monterey, CA

4.01.22  The Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ

4.09.22  The Lodge at LSM - San Marcos, CA

4.22.22  KEEP CALM Jamboree - Bakersfield, CA

4.23.22  The Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA

4.28.22  The Ardmore Music Hall - Ardmore, PA

4.29.22  The Vine At Del Lago Resort - Waterloo, NY

4.30.22  Jergel’s - Warrendale, PA

5.02.22  Sony Hall - New York, NY

5.04.22  The Beacon Theatre - Hopewell, VA

5.05.22  Carteret Performing Arts Center - Carteret, NJ

5.06.22  Tropicana Showroom - Atlantic City, NJ

5.07.22  Fairfield, CT (Private)  

5.21.22  Fiesta Del Sol - Solana Beach, CA

5.27.22  Goldfield Trading Post - Roseville, CA

5.28.22  Mammoth Yacht Club - Mammoth Lakes, CA

5.30.22  LA Fleet Week - San Pedro, CA

6.10.22  Belly Up - Solana Beach, CA            

6.11.22  The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA

6.13.22  Mario Lopez Celebrity Golf Tournament - Toluca Lake, CA (Private)

6.18.22  The Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA

6.21.22 The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO

6.24.22  Parkway Bank Park - Rosemont, IL

7.08.22  Moonlight Amphitheatre - Vista, CA (Private)

7.16.22  Starlight Bowl Amphitheatre - Burbank, CA

7.17.22  Surf Rodeo Festival - Ventura, CA

8.13.22  The Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA

8.19.22  Pala Casino Resort Spa - Pala, CA

8.20.22  Rancho Simi Community Park - Simi Valley, CA

9.03.22 Palmdale Amphitheater - Palmdale, CA

9.30.22  Goldfield Trading Post - Roseville, CA

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On a course for adventure, Yächtley Crëw to premiere at Palms

L.A.-based Yächtley Crëw is bringing its 34-city tour to Las Vegas. Expect expert musicianship and high energy on Kaos’ high seas.

It would be tempting to describe Yächtley Crëw simply as a cover band. But it is more. It is a trend-setter, a movement, an ocean spray to the face during the torrid summer months.

Beating the heat while keeping the beat, Yächtley Crëw makes its Las Vegas premiere at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Kaos at the Palms. This is the venue once known as Kaos Nightclub. “Nightclub” is no longer in the title as the space expands its scope. Yächtley Crëw, the room’s first ticketed act under the hotel’s San Manuel Tribe ownership, is helping navigate that direction.

A musical subcategory since about 2005, Yacht Rock is formerly known as smooth rock or soft rock. “Sailing” by Christopher Cross is a forerunner of the format, obviously as the song is an anthem for rocking on a yacht. “Africa” by Toto, “Maneater” by Hall and Oates, “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes, and “Reminiscing” by Little River Band. The SiriusXM has assigned an entire station, Yacht Rock Radio, to the format.

L.A.-based Yächtley Crëw has seized the breeze and developed a fully realized, touring tribute act. Singer Phillip Daniel, aka Philly Ocean onstage, says the waves developed about five years ago. Members of the band had been playing Doobie Brothers, Hall and Oates, Steely Dan and Toto. They commiserated about how to consolidate their very real music skills. They committed to the Yächtley Crëw concept and moniker, and opened the sails.

“We used to sing this stuff at karaoke together,” Daniel says. “In all honesty, we didn’t know if we’d be even playing for six months. We didn’t know if we play one show, or 1,000. I guess it was a kind of a benefit, that we didn’t have any expectations. We were literally just doing it because we thought it would be fun.”

Yächtley Crëw is now on a 34-city tour. They will arrive decked out in their blue blazers and matching boat shoes, and signature sailing caps. Expect expert musicianship and high energy on Kaos’ high seas.

“The guys in our band are brilliant musicians, and we just do something very different. In addition to playing the songs, we put on a show, it’s all the songs that you know and love,” Daniel says. “The folks in the crowd are in the party with us. We love the music. We love performing. We love being in a band. And more than anything, we love seeing the joy that it brings to people.”

D’Alessio at Pearl

Lupita D’Alessio is the second announced act to headline the reopened Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms, 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Tickets start at $59 (not including fees), onsale at ticketmaster.com. The popular Mexican singer’s most recent album, “Aquí Estoy Yo (En Vivo Desde Arena CDMX),” was captured in front of 15,000 fans at Mexico City’s Arena Ciudad de México. The 68-year-old star has recorded more than 50 albums over a 50-year career, and in June was presented the Legend Award at the Latin Grammys show at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay.

The ever-rocking Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo , announced this month, perform at The Pearl on Sept. 3.

Mayfair’s revamp

Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio is shaking up its cast and format. Producers No Ceilings Entertainment are updating the music, dance numbers and pumping up the comedy in the supper-club experience. The show’s soft debut was this week. Consider this a “rolling” debut.

Among the newbies, Claire Souliér portrays Mae Montgomery, a character inspired by Madonna, Lady Gaga, Marilyn Monroe and Mae West. Jason Martinez , well-known around VegasVille, is Fred Lowell, an homage to Fred Astaire. The revised setlist includes such familiar numbers as “It’s all right,” “Watermelon Sugar,” “Creep” and “Me and Mrs. Jones.”

Choreographers Dean Lee, Keo Motsepe and Shannon Mather are adding new numbers and working with new dancers from a field of more than 400 applicants from around the world. Broadway playwright Adam North has created a comedic storyline, which reconnects two longtime entertainment friends and former housemates for a final performance in, where else? Las Vegas.

The costumes are also being redesigned (from the release) “with pops of bright pink, deep reds, golds and metallics delivering all the on-stage glam.” The Bellagio water show in the background remains unchanged.

Emmet, Toscano headline

We have a fusion of “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” at International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas on Aug. 6. “AGT” finalist Daniel Emmet and “Idol” finalist Pia Toscano headline a one-off, “Simply The Best: A Night of Duets.” The duo will sample pop, classical, rock, and Broadway selections covering multiple generations.

A 24-piece orchestra is being assembled, so this is an extensive endeavor.

The show is presented by Mark Shunock’s Mondays Dark, with some of the proceeds going to that Vegas-based organization. Tickets start at $49.95 (not including fees), going onsale 10 a.m. Friday at ticketmaster.com or the Westgate box office.

Great Moments in Social Media

We have rare photos of Adele in rehearsal, posted to her social media accounts Thursday morning. “Who’s ready for tomorrow?” she asks, referring to her upcoming two-show stint at Hyde Park in London.

Who’s ready for tomorrow!? pic.twitter.com/gMU7m1fh4g — Adele (@Adele) June 30, 2022

Those shows are still on the books for Friday and Saturday. We can expect that same question (cough) when the superstar returns her residency plans for the Strip.

Cool Hang Alert

Catch the rock ‘n’ soul stylings of the Gregg Peterson Band at 8 p.m. Friday at Naughty Ladies Saloon at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur. The band is back July 8, Aug. 19, Sept. 2 and Sept. 16. No cover. Drop the name of Marvin “Sweet Louie” Smith and see if anyone remembers.

John Katsilometes’ column runs daily in the A section. His “PodKats!” podcast can be found at reviewjournal.com/podcasts . Contact him at [email protected]. Follow @johnnykats on Twitter, @JohnnyKats1 on Instagram.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers return to The Venetian Theatre for seven shows in October.

Celine Dion could well be forecasting her return to live performance with her recent public appearances.

The pop superstar has rescheduled her postponed “Weekends With Adele” dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

The inaugural Silver & Black Gala was highlighted by Antonio Pierce singing “My Girl” with Katharine McPhee.

The project that combined fine dining at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, a rum distillery and Cirque-style side acts is closing at the end of the month.

Honoree Blake Shelton will be joined by a number of stars at the Las Vegas fundraising gala, including Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth.

He’s a three-time Grammy Award winner, an artist who has amassed 23 billion streams world wide. He’s a proud Las Vegan, and he’s leading a “Human Love Rebellion” to a chic Strip theater.

The 1,480-seat capacity Encore Theater on the Strip is the most intimate venue for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ 2024 tour.

Heart is booked at BleauLive Thetater at Fontainebleau in December; Rick Springfield and Richard Marx play the Pearl at the Palms in August.

Westgate President and GM Cami Christensen is backing her lifelong friend and top Iowa assistant Jan Jensen in the Iowa-LSU game.

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Yachtley Crew — the seven-piece So Cal band who burst onto the club scene in 2017 — selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett who signed them to his own Mailboat Records label.

The nautical-suited and captain’s-hat-clad Yachtley Crew (otherwise known as “The Titans Of Soft Rock) is comprised of lead vocalist Phillip Daniel (Philly Ocean), drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophone/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) and keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald).

Growing exponentially over the past years, Yachtley Crew has toured in cities throughout the U.S. and Europe and is currently gearing up for its 2024 Full Steam Ahead tour that begins in March. The group will continue their third year of residency at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and recently released their first EP Seas The Day on Mailboat Records.

Seas the Day was produced and mixed by Grammy award-winning Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day) and features the band’s first original song “Sex on the Beach,” accompanied by a video with a guest appearance by the Access Hollywood & iHeart host, Mario Lopez. The video was directed by Myles Erfurth (Dead Sara, Ice Nine Kills, Twiztid). Yachtley Crew is managed by longtime industry icon Andy Gould (Rob Zombie, Pantera, Lionel Richie, Guns N ’Roses) and represented by Jim Lenz at TKO.

Yachtley Crew have appeared on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, have helped ring in the New Year on KLAS and KTLA’s “Las Vegas Countdown to 2023” (the exclusive, Emmy-winning special syndicated program that reached more than 16.5 million U.S. TV households), performed on countless morning television and radio shows throughout the country, have been featured on Fox News nationally and performed on SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock Radio “Yacht Rock 311” show as the first ever Yacht Rock band to perform live at the station. They have also performed at a cadre of charity and special events throughout the years including Mario Lopez Golf Classic Tournament in support of the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

For those uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late '70s to the early ‘80s, which has become a nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Other songs on Seas the Day include fan favorites such as Boz Scagg's“ ’Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away,” the Bee Gees“ ’How Deep Is Your Love” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross“ ’Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s set include Toto’s “Africa,” Looking Glass“ ’Brandy” and Rupert Holmes's “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

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Yachtley Crew Release Debut EP 'Seas The Day'

The six-song EP, Seas the Day, was released via Jimmy Buffett’s Mailboat Records.

Yachtley Crew, the seven-piece band who burst onto the California club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before exploding into a nationally recognized touring act have just released their debut six-song EP, Seas the Day via Jimmy Buffett’s Mailboat Records.

Seas the Day was produced and mixed by Grammy award winning Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day) and features the band’s first original song “Sex on the Beach,” accompanied by a video with a guest appearance by the Access Hollywood & iHeart host, Mario Lopez.

The video was directed by Myles Erfurth (Dead Sara, Ice Nine Kills, Twiztid) and will debut on July 17th. The band is managed by longtime industry icon Andy Gould (Rob Zombie, Pantera, Lionel Richie, Guns N’ Roses).

The nautical-suited and captain’s-hat-clad Yachtley Crew (also known as “The Titans of Soft Rock”), includes lead vocalist Phillip Daniel (Philly Ocean), drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophone/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) and keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald). The ships ahoy septet are joined on the album by special guest, world-class percussionist Lenny Castro.

“We’re beyond excited to release our first album,” said Yachtley Crew. “Seas the Day is a love letter to the fans who have made this all possible, and a dream come true to be on the Mailboat Records roster, alongside their incredible artists.”

Adds Chris Lord-Alge: “Yachtley Crew brought new life to the songs we all know so well. The energy and enthusiasm in making the first EP was fantastic! There will be more to come and I have no doubt Yachtley Crew will be full steam ahead of its time conquering the globe!”

For those uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late ‘70s to the early ‘80s, which has become a nation wide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along.  

Other songs on Seas the Day include fan favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away,” the Bee Gees’ “How Deep Is Your Love” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s set include Toto’s “Africa,” Looking Glass’ “Brandy” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”

Yachtley Crew are currently on a nationwide “Seas The Day” tour, with a residency at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas through December. The band performed and helped ring in the New Year on KLAS and KTLA’s “Las Vegas Countdown to 2023,” the exclusive, Emmy-winning special syndicated across 14 Nexstar markets and reaches more than 16.5 million U.S. TV households.

YACHTLEY CREW 2023 SEAS THE DAY TOUR

7/20:  Beacon Theatre – Hopewell, VA

7/21: Tally Ho Theater – Leesburg, VA

7/22: Dr. Pepper Park – Roanoke, VA

7/24: Riverside Park – Greenville, PA

7/25: Rams Head On Stage – Annapolis, MD

7/27: Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA

7/28: Wall Street Theater – Norwalk, CT

7/29: South Shore Music Circus – Cohasset, MA

7/30: Indian Ranch – Webster, MA

9/29: The Space at Westbury – Westbury, NY

9/30: Harrah’s Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ

10/13-14: KAOS, Palms Casino Resort – Las Vegas, NV

10/18: The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO

10/21: The Colonial Theater – Idaho Falls, ID

11/10-11: KAOS, Palms Casino Resort – Las Vegas, NV

11/18: The Sound – Del Mar, CA

12/28: City National Grove – Anaheim, CA

12/29-30: KAOS, Palm Casino Resort – Las Vegas, NV

12.31.23   Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ

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Yachtley Crew Signs to Jimmy Buffett's Mailboat Records

Harold Sulman, President of Los Angeles-based Mailboat Records, today announced the signing of yacht rock superstars Yachtley Crew to the label. In addition, "The Titans Of Soft Rock" have just announced a set of monthly performances that begin the weekend of November 18th at Palms Casino Resort's KAOS, with upcoming dates scheduled in December and February 2023.

Yachtley Crew has spent the past few years selling out shows across the U.S., performing online during covid, and gathering a fan base of "Crewpies" that is unsurpassed. Having signed with legendary rock manager Andy Gould (Lionel Richie, Rob Zombie, Guns N' Roses, Linkin Park, etc.), the band recently recorded their very first ORIGINAL song, "Sex On The Beach," which was produced and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen.) The song debuted on the LA radio station 95.5 KLOS in April. Yachtley Crew added it to their recent live in-studio performance on the SiriusXM Radio Yacht Rock 311 show as the first-ever Yacht Rock band to perform at the station. Longtime agent Jim Lenz at TKO books Yachtley Crew.

"After seeing Yachtley Crew live at a sold-out show in Los Angeles, witnessing the band's top-notch talent and incredibly fun show, we thought it would be a perfect fit for Mailboat. We look forward to setting sail together for a great adventure!"  - Harold Sulman, Mailboat Records

"While other companies expressed great interest, we knew Mailboat would be our new home! We couldn't be more excited to join forces with Jimmy Buffett's Mailboat Records and the entire family of Mailboat artists!"  - Yachtley Crew

"The growth of Yachtley Crew has been amazing, and with the addition of Mailboat Records on our side, the future of Yachtley Crew is full speed ahead on an endless horizon!"  - Andy Gould, CEO and President of Spectacle Entertainment.

Yachtley Crew will reel you in with their world-class musicianship as they perform timeless soft rock hits from Christopher Cross to Hall & Oates to Toto and more! They bring specific elements of fun and showmanship to their performances while entertaining younger and older audience members. Whether you're hearing these songs for the first time or remember singing along with them on your AM radio, you will love the look of their thematic nautical suits and highly entertaining choreography. Most of all, you will experience one of the best concerts of your life!

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Yachtley Crew Announce New EP ‘Seas The Day’

Earlier this week, the seven-man outfit announced their debut ep, titled ‘seas the day’, releasing on july 14th on mailboat records. the yachtley crew, also known as the titans of soft rock, perform their own style of rock called yacht rock, and remix classic songs such as toto’s ‘africa’, and the bee gees’ ‘how deep is your love’ in this style, which has gained them a substantial fan base. now, the group are focusing on creating their own original music, starting with the band’s first original song, titled ‘sex on the beach’..

The Californian crew first burst onto the scene in 2017, touring local venues in the state with their novel style and putting a loveable twist on iconic songs across different genres. Behind the scenes, they’ve been working hard on not just remixing older music, but making new, original music in their Yacht Rock style, including, but not limited to, ‘Sex On The Beach’, a song with an accompanying music video featuring iHeart host Mario Lopez. The band are also going on an ‘Anchors Up’ tour to go along with the release of ‘Seas The Day’ to promote their music and gain well-deserved recognition.

The EP itself is a six-track release produced by Grammy-winning producer Chris Lord-Alge and includes ‘Sex On The Beach’ along with 5 other Yacht Rock remixes. The Yachtley Crew have delivered a great album here – even if it is relatively short, they have still done a phenomenal job of it, creating an album that fans and new listeners alike can enjoy – especially their original song, which has an unmatched level of creativity. This EP is just a snippet of what’s yet to come – the Yachtley Crew have a lot more music left in them.

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