Interview by Kris Peters
For those uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of Soft Rock Hits from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, which has become a worldwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along. Yächtley Crëw are not just the ultimate entertainers, but also incredible musicians. The full 7-piece band recreate those smooth 70’s and 80’s sounds to perfection, including the sax solos of course!
And now, for the first time ever, Yachtley Crew is setting sail for Australia for a run of shows this May.
The nautical-suited and captain’s-hat-clad nautical musicians are proudly flying the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun, good times and a good sing-along. With scintillating renditions of songs from Toto, ELO, Steely Dan, Hall & Oats and plenty more, Yachtley Crew are a fun-filled musical extravaganza that combines all of your loves in life on one deck.
HEAVY caught up with Philly Ocean to learn how to swim…
"We couldn't be more happy," he enthused when asked how he is feeling about finally getting the chance to cross the ocean. "We started back in 2017, and we've been doing this for eight years. We never imagined that something that we did just because we thought it would be fun would now be going international. We started off playing small bars in Southern California and realized pretty on that people love Yacht Rock. By the way, for those of you who have maybe never heard the term, Yacht rock is made up of all your favourite soft rock hits from the late 70s and early 80s. Artists like Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Christopher Cross, those kinds of sounds make up what we play in our show, and it's the best music. It's so much fun, and it's super nostalgic."
In the full interview, Philly talks more about the genesis of Yacht Rock, the balance between enjoying the performance and recreating music that is held in the hearts of many who hear it, their first trip Down Under, what they are expecting, what we can expect from Yachtley Crew, the possibility of adding soft metal tracks to their repertoire and more.
Tickets: https://totaltouring.com.au/
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