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72m Tankoa motor yacht Solo sold

The 72 metre Tankoa motor yacht Solo , has been sold in an in-house deal at Edmiston .

Solo was extensively upgraded both technically and cosmetically by her most recent owner in 2021/22. She spent the past winter at Amico Shipyard in Genoa undergoing a full paint job and renewing her five-year class survey. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski , Solo was built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard Tankoa Yachts to RINA and Lloyd's class with delivery in 2018.

A luxe interior by Francesco Paszkowski and  Margherita Casprini , which is both modern and masculine, accommodates 12 guests in six cabins comprising a master suite with a private terrace, a VIP suite, two doubles and two twins. All guest cabins have entertainment centres, television screens and en suite bathroom facilities, while the crew quarters sleep 18 staff.

A favoured spot in the evening is the spacious sky lounge/piano bar offering plenty of seating on low and deep sofas by  Fendi Casa  in front of a 90-inch 4K OLED screen above the fireplace. One of the eye-catching features in the main deck dining room, meanwhile, is an aquarium by Melik – designed to keep the water still even as the yacht moves – filled with colourful fish.

Access to the main deck saloon is through two side doors, instead of the more usual big central sliding door. Here is a welcome lobby and relaxation area with low seating, flowing curtains, a bar decorated with cacti.

The beach club connects with the yacht’s wellness hub, which includes a glass-walled gym, a sauna and hammam spa and chilled water shower, both with a fold out terrace balcony. 

Her top speed is 17.5 knots and she boasts a cruising range of 6,000 nautical miles at 12.5 knots with power coming from two 2,480hp Caterpillar 3516-B diesel engines. For added comfort, she is fitted with Naiad zero speed stabilisers.

Solo was asking €66,000,000.

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SUPERYACHT SOLO

The award-winning luxury charter yacht from tankoa, exclusive parties, extraordinary events and days spent blissfully outstretched across golden sand beaches are what characterises the mediterranean luxury yacht charter season in the summer and the caribbean winter charter season, and award-winning 72m/263ft superyacht solo from tankoa yachts fits perfectly into this scene with an abundance of features and luxury amenities to entertain guests of all ages and interests..

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• Adrenaline seekers have three Yamaha jet skis and Seabobs aboard this Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, in addition to a jet surf, wakeboard and water skis. Experienced and beginner Scuba divers can take to the water with the Dive master on board to ensure that everyone has a safe and incredible experience at some of the world's best dive sites.
• Children will be entertained every day with the numerous inflatable and towable toys, including the Sport Blob catapult trampoline, a floating pool with a jellyfish net and kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear.

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Solo is a semi-custom motor yacht launched in 2018 by Tankoa Yachts.

Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. consolidates its market leadership in the industry of luxury mega yachts going from 46 to 86 metre length. Its masterpieces, a reference point in terms of style, reliability, guarantee and prestige, take full advantage of the extensive experience in this field acquired by both its headcount and hired staff, so to attain the ultimate expression of the “Made in Italy”.

Solo measures 72.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.4 feet and a beam of 11.6 feet. She has a gross tonnage of 1,600 tonnes.

Solo has a steel hull.

Solo also features naval architecture by Studio Ruggiero.

Solo is a semi-custom S701 model.

Tankoa S701 is an open space designed t o fit all the Owner’s desires.

Performance and Capabilities

Solo has a top speed of 17.50 knots and a cruising speed of 15.00 knots. She is powered by 2 3508b diesel engines .

Accommodation

Solo accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 18 crew members.

She is also fitted with a jacuzzi (on deck).

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• Length 72.00 m
• Cruising speed 15 kt
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750 000 € per week

Winter Location

650 000 € per week

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Exclusive: First look inside brand new 72m superyacht SOLO

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By Rebecca Bradbury   17 October 2018

Photos of the 72m/236ft charter yacht SOLO have just been released, giving an exclusive insight into the deck spaces and guest living areas aboard the recently delivered superyacht from Tankoa Yachts .   

Despite being one of the most exciting yacht launches of the year, SOLO has remained something of a mystery as only renderings of her deck areas and interior have been available so far.

But now newly unveiled photographs showcase what guests can actually expect to experience when aboard the award-winning motor yacht  on a private yacht charter .

YachtCharterFleet was lucky enough to get a look inside when the team was invited aboard at last month’s Monaco Yacht Show . As such, we can vouch first-hand for the yacht’s magnificent guest areas and excellent entertainment and leisure facilities, as captured expertly in the new imagery.

We will soon publish an in-depth review of the yacht detailing our time on board. The article will talk readers through the Margherita Casprini-designed interior, from the sumptuous main salon and plush skylounge to the elegant light-filled master suite and other five guest cabins.   

The health and wellbeing facilities will also be covered in greater depth as will the luxe deck areas. As the images here show, the expansive sundeck and aft deck pool are among the key highlights.

Recently unveiled photographs showcase what guests can expect to experience when aboard the award-winning superyacht

Her appeal stretches beyond her aesthetics, however, as she picked up an award at the World Yacht Trophies for being the most efficient yacht launched in the past 12 months.

Luxury yacht SOLO will soon be relocating to the Caribbean to undertake her debut charter season. She even has primetime availability over the holidays.

To see more pictures, take a look at all the photos of superyacht SOLO .

For more information on chartering M/Y SOLO, speak to your preferred charter broker .

Photos by Bluei Productions

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From her refined interior and alluring outdoor living areas to her phenomenal chef and outstanding crew, every aspect of the 236-foot (72m) superyacht SOLO exudes an unrivaled luxury. Designed by Margherita Casprini, SOLO’s interior is contemporary with a timeless air. Her spacious main and upper salons provide the perfect spots for charter guests to socialize and relax with large plush seating areas and an inviting ambiance — her upper salon also offers a dazzling baby grand piano and numerous entertainment options.

Superyacht SOLO’s six striking staterooms accommodate 12 guests in the utmost luxury. Her spacious master suite is a private oasis offering sweeping 180-degree views of the destination while lying in the king-size bed; this space also has a private terrace complete with sunpads and a Jacuzzi. The charter yacht’s additional staterooms include a large VIP, two doubles and two twins.

SOLO’s main living spaces freely flow from interior to deck, creating a harmonious layout for charter guests to enjoy.

The luxury superyacht boasts captivating outdoor living areas that allow charter guests to fully relish the alfresco lifestyle. SOLO’s sundeck offers guests 360-degree views of their destination while they become sun-kissed lounging on the sunpads and sofas. On the skylounge aft, guests can take a dip in the inviting swimming pool and dance the night away on their own private dance floor, which converts to a touch-and-go helipad.

SOLO features an outstanding oversized beach club that is ideal for unwinding. At nearly water level, it offers outstanding views and is complete with a salon and bar as well as a sauna and hammam — for ultimate relaxation.

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• 2x 24′ (7.5m) Dariel custom
• 3x Seabobs FS5
• 3x WaveRunners VX Cruiser HO
• 2x JetSurfs GP
• Round trampoline
• Six-person towable banana
• Floating pool with jelly fish net 3x8m
• 2x Stand-up paddles
• Diving gear
• Snorkeling gear

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INQUIRE ABOUT SOLO

The 236.22ft /72m motor yacht, custom built in 2018 by Tankoa Yachts and designed by Francesco Paszkowski.

Solo’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 18 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

With a cruising speed of 15 knots, a maximum speed of 17.5 knots and a range of 6,000nm from her 162,000 fuel tanks, she is the perfect combination of performance and luxury.

Beach Club, Dance Floor, Sauna, Swimming Pool, Helipad (Touch-n-go), Turkish Bath, Massage Room, Tender Garage, Air Conditioning, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Stabilisers underway, Stabilizers at Anchor, WiFi connection on board

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Built by Italian shipbuilders Tankoa, SOLO yacht was delivered in 2018. The exterior and interior were designed by Francesco Paskowski, with an interior design collaboration from Margherita Casprini, an Italian interior yacht designer.

The yacht is luxurious, modern, and fitted to make the boat an unforgettable experience on the water with a multitude of impressive features.

SOLO yacht interior

Margherita Casprini and Francesco Paszkowski Design designed the yacht’s luxurious interior to reflect modernity and masculine features.

She can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins: a master suite that features a private terrace, two doubles, and two twins.

The crew quarters can sleep 18 crew members. The yacht was designed to be chartered, and the interior design includes large spaces that are multifunctional to accommodate guests enjoying the yacht.

The vessel has some impressive features that include a sky lounge and an aquarium in the main deck living room that is filled with colorful fish.

The aquarium is designed for the water to remain still with the yacht’s movement. The wellness club features a glass-walled gym, a sauna, a hammam spa, and a beauty salon.

There is an infinity pool on the aft deck, and her touch-and-go helipad can be transformed into a dance floor. She also features a beach club that creates a large inside/outside area that doubles as a water sports center with an expansive selection of toys.

The yacht’s exterior was designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design and built by Tankoa Yachts in 2018.

Tankoa Yachts is a yacht builder based in Genova, Italy. The exterior of the SOLO yacht is made with a steel hull, and an aluminum superstructure, and features teak decks.

The exteriors feature underwater lights that illuminate the yacht in the evening.

Specifications

Powered by Caterpillar engines , the SOLO yacht can reach a maximum speed of 18kn. She has a range of more than 5000 nautical miles at her cruising speed of 12kn.

She has a volume of 1541 tons, a beam of 11.6m, a draft of 3.4m, and a length of 72m.

She is fitted with Naiad zero-speed stabilizers to neutralize the yacht’s movement on the water. She has a running cost of $5 – $7 million.

She has a RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) Rina Green Plus Platinum Award classification and a Lloyd’s Classification.

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Festival, ahoy a dozen things to know about st. paul's minnesota yacht club.

It's the biggest music festival launched in the Twin Cities in 12 years. It's expecting more than 30,000 musicheads per day. And it's being produced by the same company that puts on Lollapalooza and the Austin City Limits fests.

There's a lot to learn about the Minnesota Yacht Club — especially for deprived Twin Cities music lovers who haven't been to a big, nationally promoted festival like this since Live Nation's ill-fated River's Edge Music Festival on the same site in 2012.

With its inaugural voyage scheduled Friday and Saturday at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, the river-themed event features a Gen-X-nostalgic all-rock lineup led by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, Black Crowes, the Offspring, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the Hold Steady and a dozen more acts. New Orleans' soul-funk troupe Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue are the only non-rock act on the bill, and they actually rock harder than most of them.

Here are some pointers, talking points and pointed opinions going into this weekend's mega-bash.

1. Saturday's single-day tickets are sold out. Even though they just played in town last year , the Chili Peppers' day as headliners quickly proved more popular than Morissette's. However, two-day general admission festival passes (now $255) and one-day Friday tickets ($135) were still available at press time via minnesotayachtclubfestival.com .

2. No, it's not a "yacht rock" festival. There actually has been a lot of confusion about this. The event's name is simply a fun spin on its riverside location and the relative irony of someone having a yacht in Minnesota. It has nothing to do with the genre of music associated with breezy and cheesy '70s-'80s hitmakers like Toto, Seals & Crofts and Christopher Cross. How fun would it have been to see one of those acts sandwiched between the Hold Steady and Offspring, though?

3. Boats actually are part of the experience. "Riverboat VIP" ticket holders ($825) can lounge in air-conditioning on the Jonathan Padelford and even take a 60-minute cruise on the paddleboat during the fest. Why anyone would want to go to a music fest to set sail for South St. Paul, we're not sure, but it's a unique idea for a festival.

4. The company behind it is in the festival business. C3 got its start with the hugely successful Austin City Limits Music Festival in the early 2000s before turning Lollapalooza into a one-weekend Chicago event. Live Nation bought a 51% stake in the company in 2014 but mostly leaves C3 to do its own thing when it comes to festivals. Other fests in its portfolio include Boston Calling, Atlanta's Shaky Knees and New York's Governors Ball — all steeped in unique branding and preparations for each city.

"We've been talking to the city well over a year now and working with them on the logistical plans," C3 promoter Tim Sweetwood said of MYC.

5. There will be only two stages (and no overlapping performances). While many festivals require fans to make tough decisions and Iditarod-like treks between competing stages — OK, maybe that's being a little dramatic — the setup at MYC in its first year features just two stages with alternating music that never runs concurrently. Dubbed the Skipper Stage and Crow's Nest Stage, they are only about a quarter-mile apart, too.

6. Gwen Stefani's appearance is the rarest among the top names. Last seen in town making a surprise appearance with husband Blake Shelton at the TC Summer Jam in 2022 , the former No Doubt singer and ex-coach on NBC's "The Voice" has not been performing a lot of late; just a handful of fly-in gigs this summer.

In the solo gigs she has done in 2024, Stefani has been revisiting many songs from No Doubt (with whom she reunited at Coachella fest in April ), including "Don't Speak," "Just a Girl" and "Hella Good."

7. The lineup isn't entirely a nostalgia trip. All these aforementioned acts make it look exclusively like a '90s and early '00s throwback fest, but there are actually modern stars and buzzmakers on the lineup.

Texas slinger Gary Clark Jr. has been the most thrilling blues-rock guitarist on tour over the past decade . Harmonious Seattle rockers the Head and the Heart have racked up a swath of radio hits and TV/film placement with songs like "Lost in My Mind." Twangy singer Morgan Wade has made a couple of well-reviewed records with Jason Isbell's guitarist Sadler Vaden as her producer. Indie-rocker Michigander is a critical favorite.

The Twin Cities' own pop-rock darlings Hippo Campus have become a big draw , too, recently playing New York's Governors Ball festival and selling out the Armory in Minneapolis.

8. There's good local representation. In addition to Hippo Campus, we'll see hard-charging local faves Gully Boys help kick off the fest Friday ahead of viral sensations Durry . On Saturday, fuzz-rocky kids Bugsy play before a fun afternoon twofer with Soul Asylum and the semi-local Hold Steady. As rock-only lineups go — musical diversity is not Yacht Club's strong suit — these are some of the state's most relevant acts present or past playing live in 2024.

9. The list of items you're allowed to bring in is short. Leave the chairs, coolers and umbrellas at home. Only small fanny packs, clutch purses, emptied hydration packs or small clear bags are allowed in. Other permissible items include: phones, baby strollers, blankets/towels, binoculars, reusable water bottles, non-aerosol sunscreen (3.4 ounce max) and Frisbees. For our sake, though, please don't bring any Frisbees.

10. There's a longer list of alternative transportation options. Coming from Austin, Texas, a city with notorious traffic problems, C3 makes a point of encouraging biking, ride-sharing and public transit options at all its festivals.

There's a designated rideshare dropoff site (Uber, Lyft, taxi) near the Wabasha Street entrance at 49 E. Fillmore Av. Bike lots are located at both that entrance and the second set of gates along W. Water Street (bring your own lock). For light rail, the Green Line's Central Station is a half-mile walk away. Ample public bus route stops also can be mapped out via metrotransit.org .

11. Harriet Island isn't really an island, and it isn't all that hard to get to. You wouldn't know it from the maps on the festival's website — or if you're one of those uppity Minneapolitans who never visit the other Twin City — but you can approach the park from the southwest side of the river as well as the downtown side. There are assorted parking options over there, too.

12. This is just a start. "It's sort of a slow burn to start," C3′s Sweetwood said, promising expansion in the years to come. "We'll try to give it a little more color and better branding, the kind of things we have a good feel for at C3, being primarily a festival producer."

Minnesota Yacht Club

Friday lineup (in order, 12:45-10:30 p.m.): Harbor and Home, Gully Boys, Michigander, Morgan Wade, Durry, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the Head and the Heart, Gwen Stefani, Black Crowes, Alanis Morissette.

Saturday (1-10:30 p.m.): Nico Vega, Bugsy, Wilderado, Soul Asylum, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Hippo Campus, the Hold Steady, the Offspring, Gary Clark Jr., Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Tickets: $135-$925 Fri. only, $255-$1,395 two-day.

Website: minnesotayachtclubfestival.com .

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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Yächtley Crëw will bring 'yacht rock' to Providence, with a Warwick native on board

I f songs like “I'd Really Love to See You Tonight” and “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” make you think of kicking back on a boat and cruising in the summertime, you’re not alone.

YouTube coined the genre “yacht rock” to describe the soft rock sound of the 1970s and '80s, and Warwick native Tom Gardner, guitarist with the band Yächtley Crëw , invites you to get on board with the vibes when their “Full Steam Ahead” tour stops at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 27.

“It’s like a feeling that reminds you of your childhood or first love. It’s nostalgia,” says Gardner, who goes by the stage name Tommy Buoy. “It’s actually a jazz-rock fusion that’s pretty hard to play. We had to step up our game to learn these songs, many of which were originally performed by high-quality studio musicians.”

After years performing solo and in bands across the region – maybe you’ve heard his song “Summertime in Rhode Island” with the rock/reggae band Someday Providence – Gardner moved to Los Angeles in 2010. He connected with six other musicians to form Yächtley Crëw, which performed for the first time in January 2017, and he says “it’s been kind of a rocket ride since then.”

Clad in nautical attire for shows, the band has performed with artists like Elliot Lurie, lead singer of the band Looking Glass, whose song “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” is one of the covers Yächtley Crëw regularly includes in set lists. After signing with Jimmy Buffett’s Mailboat Records label, they also had a six-month residency in Las Vegas.

Born in 1983, Gardner, a Pilgrim High School and University of Rhode Island graduate, says he was drawn to the mellow sound of yacht rock even before it was so named. Songs like Steely Dan’s “Reeling in the Years,” “Don’t Bring Me Down” by ELO and “Rich Girl” by Hall & Oates are buoyant, he says.

As for the definition of yacht rock, he says that’s highly debated in the industry but generally revolves around big vocals and harmonies.

“We let the fans tell us what they want to hear,” Gardner says. “Some songs end up borderline yacht rock, but if the fans love it, we’ll play it. We also bring our own style. We’re faithful to the originals, but we are high-energy with choreography, banter and lights. We’re here to entertain!”

Yächtley Crëw performed several years ago at The Strand in Providence, but the group has multiple venues in the area on this year’s tour, including three in Massachusetts: Indian Ranch in Webster , South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, and the Cape Cod Melody tent in Hyannis.

“The whole sailing vibe fits in with New England,” Gardner says, adding that he loves returning to his home state. “I’m always going to be proud of Rhode Island. It’s special when we see someone from here – it’s like one big town.”

If you go ...

What: Yächtley Crëw

When: Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.

Where: Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence

Tickets: $10-$45

Info: ppacri.org , (401) 421-2787

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Yächtley Crëw will bring 'yacht rock' to Providence, with a Warwick native on board

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Music and concerts, subscriber only, music and concerts | the new minnesota yacht club festival enjoys breezy opening on harriet island, it’s the first major rock/pop festival on the site in a dozen years.

Fans listen to country singer Morgan Wade during the St. Paul Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul on Friday, July 19, 2024. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

Country singer Morgan Wade performs during the St. Paul Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul on Friday, July 19, 2024. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

Fans of Gwen Stefani wearing "Holla Back" T-Shirts dance and sing as they listen to country singer Morgan Wade during the St. Paul Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul on Friday, July 19, 2024. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

Melissa Nelson from St. Cloud dances with a hula-hoop as she listens to Minnesota based band Harbor and Home during the St. Paul Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul on Friday, July 19, 2024. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

Beyond one big name band jumping ship at the last minute , it was otherwise smooth sailing Friday for day one of the new Minnesota Yacht Club Festival at St. Paul’s Harriet Island Regional Park.

Yacht Club, which continues Saturday, is the first major rock and pop festival on Harriet Island since Live Nation’s River’s Edge Music Festival in 2012. Despite promising St. Paul a five-year commitment, the concert promoting giant lost enough money to convince them to pull out after a single year.

Live Nation owns 51% of Yacht Club organizers C3 Presents, an Austin, Texas, company that’s also behind Austin City Limits Music Festival, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience and the modern-day Lollapalooza. But Live Nation apparently allows C3 to follow its own path.

Some concertgoers complained about food and drink prices, and long lines, but in terms of getting in and around the site, the infrastructure and general vibe, C3’s experience in mounting festivals became quite clear by late Friday afternoon, when Joan Jett and the Blackhearts played an hourlong set to a large, grinning and dancing crowd. (Organizers did not release an attendance number, but have said they expect more than 30,000 people each of the two days.)

On Thursday, Yacht Club’s social media announced reunited Southern rockers the Black Crowes had pulled out of their planned set at 8 p.m. Friday due to “illness in the band.” (The Crowes, however, did not address their absence online.) Rather than drafting an 11th hour replacement, the festival reworked the schedule and gave several acts more time on stage. Local band Durry got pushed nearly two hours later into the schedule for a set that started at 5:40, while Seattle indie folk act the Head and the Heart graduated to the Black Crowes’ planned 8 p.m. slot.

Local favorites Gully Boys opened the festival at 1 p.m. on the main stage followed by fellow homegrown act Harbor and Home on the smaller stage. From that point on, performances alternated between the two stages, with just minutes between bands.

Sets from buzzy country artist Morgan Wade and indie rockers Michigander paved the way for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, who earned cheers for their famous covers “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah),” “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Crimson and Clover” and “Everyday People” as well as band originals “I Hate Myself for Loving You” and “Bad Reputation.” They also covered the Replacements’ “Androgynous,” with Jett giving a shout out to the late Minneapolis band and their leader Paul Westerberg.

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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter took the stage prior to Gwen Stefani’s performance and asked the crowd to applaud the police and other city workers who helped make the festival happen. He also suggested it would return for a second year in 2025.

Stefani — who was promoted as a headliner along with Friday’s final act Alanis Morissette and Saturday’s main attraction the Red Hot Chili Peppers — performed with dancers and video at what sounded like a louder volume than the previous bands. She told the audience her brother-in-law is from Minnesota, so that sort of makes her a local. She then pulled out her husband, former “The Voice” coach Blake Shelton, to sing their current single “Purple Irises.”

It’s been some 18 years since her last substantial solo hit, but Stefani has remained in the spotlight thanks to her high-profile husband and the semi-regular duet singles they’ve released over the last eight years. Stefani and her band No Doubt reunited in April to headline Coachella to much acclaim, but have yet to announce any future plans together. Whatever happens, Friday’s crowd — which was heavy on geriatric millennials and Gen Xers with a smattering of boomers — gave Stefani a warm reception that matched the ideal summertime weather that graced the festival on Friday.

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