Yacht Rock bands – Yachty by Nature March 2020

Ahoy all Southern California yacht rockers!  Yachty by Nature is not just one of many yacht rock bands out there.

As you may well know, Yachty by Nature has been around now for 4 years and very proud of the music we bring you.  In addition, we not only look back at some amazing shows and awesome venues but the LIVING tribute that we are.  Importantly, we live for yacht rock, we work hard to play it live and we are so excited about the future of yacht rock bands like us.

Yacht Rock Pedigree

Moreover, the music is special, the calendar is only getting more fun, and our fans have been so enthusiastic about it all.  WE LOVE PLAYING FOR YOU!  Additionally, there is a pedigree of yacht rock and we are very proud of what we’ve accomplished:

• The band is now 4 years old established in January 2016
• In fact, we’re the very first yacht rock band to play in Orange County
  • the second to play in Los Angeles after Harbor Party
  • the second to play in San Diego after High Tide Society
• The FIRST of yacht rock bands in California to:
  • play Nationally in North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Iowa, and Florida
  • do 80 plus shows a year
  • wear the BRONER captain’s hat
  • play Vegas
  • appear on National TV on the Rich Eisen show
  • play the world famous Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood
  • Open for Snoop Dogg at Sea Legs in Huntington Beach
• One of ONLY three ALL LIVE yacht rock bands in California (High Tide Society and Harbor Party also play LIVE without backing tracks
• Increasing our set list all the time with new and extremely yachty tracks

So, thanks for your patronage and continue to celebrate smooth music with us!  And as always, please let us know which yacht rock songs float your boat.  Moreover, did you know we just added Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, Magic by Olivia Newton John, Love Will Keep us Together by Captain & Tennille, and Ain’t Nobody by Chaka Khan!  Unfortunately, we lost our Dr. Ira on sax and vocals.  Thus, we have been auditioning a female singer, our cruise director Courtney Cruise.  And she’s already sounding great and turning heads.  Thanks for the support!

Catalina Breeze

Now, coming up this month we are truly setting sail!  In fact, the band sails to Catalina Island for the second time as we play March 28 in the historic Casino Ballroom in Avalon.  The Catalina Concert Series will feature Yachty by Nature and our support act Elton the Early Years with Kenny Metcalf.  Get your Two Tickets to Paradise and get yachty with us on Catalina.  In fact, it’ll be our own Catalina Wine Mixer!

Yacht Rock bands in Arizona!

Importantly, we are coming back to Arizona on March 14 for the Scottsdale Arts Festival!  In fact, we headline the event on Saturday and play at 4pm.  In fact, this is Yachty by Nature’s 5th trip to Arizona and leading the smooth movement out there.  From Topgolf, the Arizona State Fair, to the Strong Beer Festival and now Scottsdale Arts Festival, we are keeping Arizona smooth.  In addition, it seems we’re circling in the same orbit as the “yacht fathers” Yacht Rock Revue.

Last month, we attended their concert in Fort Lauderdale ahead of our show for the Emeril Lagasse foundation.  Additionally, they’ll appear in Phoenix this weekend March 7 at the Van Buren and March 8 in Tucson at the Rialto Theater.  Yacht Rock Revue is based in Atlanta and the self proclaimed “Greatest Show on Surf” has played with John Oates and many of the original smooth artists.  In fact, they got in early on this genre of cruise music way back in 2009.

Yacht Rock Revue

Speaking of yacht rock bands like us, Captain Carl attended the Yacht Rock Revue show again in Los Angeles last night.  In fact, the guys were kind enough to comp us and they crushed it.  The Wiltern Theater was a fabulous venue and the crowd was decked out in yachty gear and feeling the smooth.  Moreover, I’d have to say that opening with Greatest American Hero theme and closing with She’s Gone were killer song choices.  In addition, it’s always fun to be noticed in the crowd for playing in Yachty by Nature.  Of course, with a pink hawaiian shirt

and matching pink pants, I was easy to find!

Importantly, the highlight of the night was Peter Beckett, Eliot Lurie, and Matthew Wilder taking the stage as original artists.  The song Baby Come Back was especially emphatic, emotional, and an interesting ending and the crowd went nuts.  All in all, we’re really stoked for the biggest yacht rock band in the U.S. to be doing well and even coming out with an original album.

Los Angeles Yacht Rock bands

Ahoy Los Angeles!  Hey, we really look forward to playing in Los Angeles a bunch more this summer!  In fact, we have been way overdue to play more public shows in the metropolitan area.  Increasingly, it seems we play Las Vegas and out of state gigs more than we play LA but that is changing.  Moreover, our Los Angeles people have spoken and Yachty by Nature is coming to town more often this summer:

• April 11 at Canyon Club, Agoura Hills
• May 15 – the Rose in Pasadena
• June 14 – ArtSea, Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey
• July 11 – Gaslamp in Long Beach
• July 16 – Santa Clarita block party
• July 17 – Canyon Montclair
• August 2 – City of Calabasas concert series
• August 8 – Canyon Santa Clarita
• August 9 – El Segundo concert series

We are so pumped to bring 100% LIVE yacht rock to Los Angeles.  Our show at Whisky a Go Go in December was spectacular and has us wanting more.  In addition, we apologize for not making the trek up from the OC more often.  I know we’ve left you underserved!

Lastly, there’s been a bit of confusion in Los Angeles about yacht rock bands.  Harbor Party is the band that started it all playing yacht rock in Southern California around 2015.  Then came Yachty by Nature in 2016.  In fact, Yacht Rock Revue and Mustache Harbor would make some trips to play shows in LA as well.  And then Yachtley Crew came later on by playing shows in 2017.

Additionally, only Harbor Party, High Tide Society and Yachty by Nature play 100% live in all of Southern California.  These three bands do not use pre-recorded backing tracks.  Thank you to all the fans that know the difference between LIVE and MEMOREX 🙂

Midwest tour!

In conclusion, we’re heading back to the Midwest in June.  First up is our private party in Kansas City, MO and then a wedding in Okoboji, IA.  Bon Voyage!  Don’t forget to buy your tickets early and Get Yachty with us early and often.  Most importantly, thanks for reading here and thanks for supporting the band.  Keep it Smooth!

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Yacht Rock Radio

As you may know, Yacht Rock has become ubiquitous in the hearts and minds of America.  In fact, when our band Yachty by Nature started 4 years ago, there was no such radio.  In the interim, the smooth genre has exploded and the stations and playlists have too.  Sirius/XM radio has led the way and made it easy for us to get mellow.  However, make sure you check out JD Ryznar and Hollywood Steve on their Certified Spotify Playlist.  This collection of tunes is amazing.  From deep cuts to the anthems that make the band go, it is one smooth pleasure cruise to grooviness.  Your superstars are alive and well including Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Christopher Cross and more.

It’s a quick education on what truly makes smooth music go.  In addition, music from Amazon, Sonos, and the Yacht Rock Radio aim to smooth you up.  Take advantage of so much great music but get it live when our band plays.  Please take a moment and comment on your favorite tunes here on this Blog Post!!!

Tiki Bar 2020

Speaking of which, Yachty by Nature just cracked the seal on 2020.  With the Emilio Nares Foundation fundraiser at the Observatory in December, we closed out the year in style.  In fact, Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray gave us a shout out for the fundraiser and proclaimed us the best Yachty band name!  Yacht Rock radio certainly heard he has a new album.  Additionally, last Saturday’s capacity show at Tiki Bar blew the doors off the place, softly.  From the sound check on, we knew it was going to be a night for the ages.

We are so thankful and humbled by the Sold Out show and line out the door.  Again, thanks for your patience and glad that we got so many Yachty by Nature fans into the venue.  As well, we heard that Green Day rocked the house 2 weeks prior to our show with a similar packed house.  What a feeling to be in such great company and English Beat will be at Tiki Bar next month.  Check it out and continue your guilty pleasure playlist time.

Catalina Island and beyond

We hope everyone had a fantastic holiday out there and a kickass New Year’s Eve.  As for the band, we decided to rest up for the new year and be with family.  Lots of yacht rock radio playing during the holidays.  Thanks so much for the support and understanding for our well deserved break.  In addition, we thank you for an amazing year in 2019.  In addition to being voted the #1 cover band in Orange County, the band had many firsts.  With so much to be thankful for, the band launches January with a stint at the NAMM show in Anaheim.   as well as The Fifth Rooftop in Anaheim.

Stay tuned for us back at Campus Jax in February and, of course, our fantastic voyage to Catalina Island on March 28.  Add a little trip to Scottsdale in March as well, and you’ve got some serious yacht to look forward to.  Make sure you get your tickets for the Catalina Island Concert Series, it’ll be one special Nauti/Knotty/Yachty by Nature weekend for sure.  Avalon and the entire island will be transformed into one YACHTY heaven.  Any chance to hit the open seas with California’s favorite Yacht Rock Band is going to be one stone groove.

Yacht Rock Radio Playlist

As always, please send us your preferred songs and tunes that you love.  In fact, comment here on this post and let us know what playlist you’re listening to or a song or two.  In fact, we love to hear from our audience and you do great on Facebook and Instagram.  Keep spreading the yachty love and check Yacht Rock Radio from any of the stations to keep your motor running between live shows.  In fact, dive into some deep cuts and let us know what you love.

Our set list is always expanding!  And, although we gotta play those favorites like Africa and Rosanna and Brandy, we work hard to add new songs all the time.  One of the great tunes that we just recently dove into is Thunder Island and we’ll hope to have it ready soon.  Also on our to do list is Jojo, Arthur’s Theme, and another tune from Lionel Richie that’s a secret.  You’ll have to guess.

Last couple of shows, we loved getting to play Last Christmas over the holidays, Georgy Porgy, and Still the One!  What a ride it’s been.  A smooth groove, a smooth music radio paradise, and a wonderful Christmas and holiday season spreading yachty cheer.  We played a ton of corporates and casuals so thanks for your patience for new and exciting concerts.  We promise to be in your neighborhood soon enough.  Thanks for listening, thanks for enjoying and whatever you do, Stay Yachty!

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TopGolf, Yacht Rock, and Vegas together?

TopGolf  and Yacht Rock…yes, please!!!  Yachty by Nature has great news for our Las Vegas fans and golf lovers around the country.

So, come spend the Eve of New Years Eve 12/30/17 on a pleasure cruise with your favorite Yacht Rock band.  Yes, Yachty by Nature at Top Golf MGM Grand, Las Vegas will be EPIC!

Importantly, we’ll be dropping anchor December 30 at 8pm.  And, the yacht party will include all those 70’s and 80’s soft rock hits that will rock your no-socks off!  Yep, put on those boat shoes and captains hats for a 3 hour tour and the Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Toto and Ambrosia hits will be flowing.

So, let’s hit the fairway together and know that the delicious sounds of yacht rock will fill the air with every backswing.  Additionally, we are your Ace in the Hole whether you’re putting from the rough or booming a 400 yard drive.  As well, this night will be a sweet combination of Caddyshack, Step Brothers, Anchorman, and a 70’s beer commercial.  Plus, it will all take place at the world famous, luxury lounge, golf range at TopGolf in Las Vegas.  FORE!!!!!

Fantastic Voyage

As you may know, Yachty by Nature is a 6 piece crew of entertainers dedicated to taking you on a Fantastic Voyage of Yacht Rock.  As you know, the big vocals of SCOTTY MCYACHTY, the shredding guitar lines of BEN SHREDDIN’, the deep groove of drummer BIG WAVE DAVE, the performance art of keyboardist CAPTAIN CARL and the saxual healing of double jazz flute and sax of DR. I and RYM.  https://yachtybynature.com/#artist

ESCAPE

As a matter of fact, we’ll ESCAPE to the 70’s and 80’s and say, hey DANCE WITH ME cuz I wanna RIDE LIKE THE WIND or STEAL AWAY to AFRICA or BAKER STREET or THUNDER ISLAND especially because you have TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE.  So, if you want to COME SAIL AWAY, ask PEG and she’ll give you the LOWDOWN.  As you know, BRANDY will tell you WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and I just CANT GO FOR THAT.

Additionally, I KEEP FORGETTIN’ that ROSANNA told us she’ll RIDE CAPTAIN RIDE.  And then, she’ll be SAILING off to Vegas because she wants to be SOMEBODY’S BABY and that KISS ON MY LIST is the BIGGEST PART OF ME.  You know, she probably wants to KISS YOU ALL OVER and do the LIDO SHUFFLE.  Nevertheless, she’s a MANEATER and SO INTO YOU so take the VENTURA HIGHWAY because she is MORE THAN A WOMAN.  And, her SEXY EYES will make you do the THINGS YOU DO FOR LOVE.  Bottom line, you need to YAH MO BE THERE as we dance like Lionel Richie…ALL NIGHT LONG!  And remember, we’re STILL THE ONE.

YACHT PARTY

All in all, ESCAPE to Vegas and join the Yacht Party on December 30, 2017.  For more details be sure to check our website!

In addition, please join us on Facebook and Instagram

Not to mention, TopGolf is located on the MGM Grand property.  Also, it is a sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.