Rock The Boat - Yacht Rock by Disney Cast Members

ROCK THE BOAT delivers a polished, interactive, nostalgia-driven live concert experience that combines smooth yacht rock classics, strong musicianship, audience engagement, and a fun upscale party atmosphere that works for everything from corporate events to festivals and private celebrations.

YOU CAN EXPECT:
1) A Proven, Professional Live Entertainment Experience - ROCK THE BOAT isn’t just a casual cover band. The group is made up of seasoned professional musicians and former Disney Cast Members with extensive live performance experience. That translates into:
- Professional stage presence and Disney-quality showmanship
- An engaging, fine-crafted vocal and music performance with fun, nautical costuming
- Reliable communication and organization
- Smooth setup and production
- Strong audience engagement
- Performers who understand how to entertain a crowd
- You can have confidence that the show will run smoothly.

2) A Fun, Feel-Good Atmosphere That Appeals to Multiple Generations - The show centers around the iconic “Yacht Rock” highly popular sound — the smooth, melodic radio hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s from artists like:
- Christopher Cross
- Toto
- Hall & Oates
- Steely Dan
- The Doobie Brothers
- Kenny Loggins
- and more

The music is recognizable, upbeat, singable, and dance-friendly. That makes Rock The Boat especially effective for:
- Performing Arts concerts
- Music clubs & venues
- Corporate events
- Community concerts
- Outdoor summer series
- Casinos
- Festivals & fairs
- Private parties
- Resort entertainment
- Yacht clubs
- Fundraisers
- Theme parks
- Cruise ships
The atmosphere is energetic without being overly loud or aggressive — fun enough for dancing, but still approachable for guests who simply want to relax and enjoy the music.

3) Strong Vocals and Authentic Musical Reproduction - One of the biggest strengths is the ability to recreate the full sound of the original recordings with:
- Four dynamic lead vocalists
- Rich harmonies
- Professional, seasoned musicians
- Full instrumentation
- Attention to musical detail and orchestration
The show looks and sounds “big” and premium — closer to a concert experience than the average band.

4) Interactive Theme and Audience Participation- ROCK THE BOAT leans into the fun nautical/yacht-rock aesthetic in a way that encourages guest participation without becoming cheesy. The audience is so fondly familiar with the music, they will, dance, sway, and sing along.

Guests are often encouraged to wear:
- Captain hats
- Nautical attire
- Tropical shirts
- Resort wear

That creates:
- Built-in photo opportunities
- A themed event atmosphere
- Social media-friendly visuals
- Higher audience engagement
It helps transform the entertainment into an actual event experience.

5) Flexible for Many Types of Venues - The versatile band can adapt to:
- Large stages
- Smaller venues
- Outdoor events
- Formal events
- Casual parties

6) A “Vacation Vibe” Experience - What makes yacht rock especially valuable for events is that it creates an emotional atmosphere:
- Nostalgia
- Summer energy
- Relaxed luxury
- Escapism
- Feel-good memories

Guests tend to associate this music with:
- Beach towns
- Boating
- Summer nights
- Road trips and vacations
- Good times with friends and family

7) Optional CINEMATIC CONCERT introduces sight with sound - ROCK THE BOAT offers the world's only Yacht Rock Cinematic Concert where a big screen behind the band shows all-original short movies that tell the story of each song, based on the lyrics. Through live action, animation, and other visuals, the songs cinematically come alive in perfect synchronization with the band's live performance. This offers:
- A totally unique experience never seen before
- An exclusive presentation
- Extremely engaging and memorable audio/visual experience
- Band provides screen and projection equipment where needed

8) Affordable top-quality entertainment
- Competitively priced
- Show options to meet your budget

Are you ready to ROCK THE BOAT and make a big splash?

ROCK THE BOAT - the ultimate YACHT ROCK band - created by and featuring former Disney Cast Members. It's the "Captain’s Choice" Yacht Rock cover band consisting of six ultra-professional musicians and singers who have been performing for decades. ROCK THE BOAT band members have played thousands of shows, have worked as studio musicians and singers with top producers, have been in bands signed to major record labels, and toured the world with hit recording stars.

YACHT ROCK. SOFT ROCK. CLASSIC ROCK. TOP 40. POP. DANCE... Yacht Rock is extremely popular and the best of all music worlds with great melodies, smooth vibes, and wide audience appeal. For all events and venues including Concerts, Corporate Events, Private Events, Fairs, Festivals, Performing Arts Theaters, Music Venues and more. Watch how guests delight in the music, dance, sway, and sing along
ROCK THE BOAT performs fan-favorite soft rock hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, including songs my Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Toto, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, Jimmy Buffett, REO Speedwagon, Boz Scaggs, and many more.

DISNEY BACKGROUND. Their Disney Cast Member experience brings to stage an unparalleled show featuring four dynamic lead singers and a multitude of instruments including guitars, drums and synths. They bring the smooth vibe of Yacht Rock to audiences everywhere, faithfully recreating the full sounds, vocals, harmonies, and orchestration of the original hit records.

ROCK THE BOAT offers two types of shows:

1. TRADITIONAL SHOW ("Classic Voyage"): 1, 2, or 3-hour performance of the best Yacht Rock hits with polished vocals and harmonies guaranteed to get audiences grooving with the breezy, tropical, feel-good energy! Great for all events with dancing, partying, and overall fun at any venue.

2. MUSIC + MOVIES SHOW ("Cinematic Concert"): The world's only audio/visual Yacht Rock show… where songs come to life on a big movie screen behind the band - with all-original short films that tell the story of each song, based on the lyrics! Live action, animation, and more, all perfectly synchronized with the band's live performance. It's a Yacht Rocking, eye-popping 90-minute multi-media, sight & sound experience that audiences will always remember! The band provides the movie screen and projection equipment where needed. Perfect for theaters, concerts, performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, and clubs with any type of seating. With or without dancing.

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR EVENT OR VENUE!

Meet the band members:

GARY KLEINMAN - GUITAR, SYNTHS, LEAD & BACKING VOCALS
A former Disney Cast Member, Gary spent 25 years working for Mickey Mouse! He is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, and composer. At a young age, his band was signed to Warner Bros. Records and he worked with many major record producers who churned out hits by Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Air Supply and more. He has written, performed and produced songs, music, and jingles heard on the radio worldwide, and has performed in more than 1,500 shows.

BECCA HENNESY - LEAD & BACKING VOCALS, PERCUSSION
Becca comes from a family firmly entrenched in Disney and Hollywood history, including Academy Award and Emmy Award winning Disney artists and actors dating back to the golden age of motion pictures. She is an accomplished singer and composer and has recorded two albums of original material. Becca is also a Princess Cruises "Voice of the Ocean". Those who know Becca swear that she shares DNA with Ariel, The Little Mermaid!

LORI MARK - LEAD & BACKING VOCALS, PERCUSSION
Lori is a prolific, formally trained vocalist with numerous impressive credits. She has recorded, performed, and toured with many major music legends including The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley, Eric Carmen, Lou Rawls, Englebert Humperdinck, and others. She received a gold record for her part in the Dirty Dancing album. Lori has worked with Gary on many radio commercials and jingles.

STEVE BROOKS - LEAD GUITAR
Steve is a former Disney Cast Member with vast live show band experience. Originally from New York, he performed in hundreds of shows at Catskills resorts during the vacation mecca’s heyday. Since moving to California (to join Disney) he has worked with Gary in various bands doing over 1,500 shows at numerous
venues, including Disneyland - where they say Steve once played a guitar solo so great, Sleeping Beauty woke up and started dancing!

EDDIE SHADES - DRUMS
Eddie has been performing with Gary and Steve for more than 10 years. Previously, he was in a band that toured Europe, opening shows for such mega-bands as Megadeth, Great White, and others. From metal to Yacht Rock, he is one versatile drummer. Legend has it that Eddie got his start drumming after he applied for a job at Disneyland swabbing the decks of the Jungle Cruise boats. Then he discovered that mop handles made great drum sticks and the rest is history!

TONY BOURNE - LEAD & BACKING VOCALS, PERCUSSION
Tony is a creative whirlwind who lives at the intersection of music, art, and design. He is the newest and 4th lead singer of ROCK THE BOAT. His lifelong immersion into singing began with his church choir and evolved into performing many genres of popular music. As an artist, he has created brand identities for major celebrities in TV, film, and fashion, including Eva Longoria, Melissa McCarthy, Diane Gilman, House of Deréon jeans, and others.

Lighting and sound available where needed.
Cinematic Concert provides large portable movie screen (various sizes) and video projection equipment where needed.
Stage plot available on request.