Overview
Yacht Rock that Rocks! Playing all the smooth late 70's/early 80's grooves, and adding in some extra surprises, (hence our tagline, cuz we rock!) Our musicians have all toured with professional and renowned artists, and bring that live sound magic every time. Welcome to the decade of love, romance, and epic songwriting, we guarantee the dance floor will be packed. Our ship loves to travel! AHOY!!!
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Price range: $2500
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000,000 - Vendor Insurance
What to expect
We promise an energetic Yacht Rock experience every time. Have a special song request? We are down to learn 2-3 requests. We fill our show with the yacht rock grooves, but also throw in some DISCO of the era, and of course our famous ROCK high energy tunes of the era. We have a full professional band, including a horn player which is key to a great yacht rock experience! We show up ON TIME, requesting to be at the event 2 hours before for load in and sound check. We can tailor our setlist and timeline to fit the clients needs. As requested we can play up to 3 hours of music within a 4 hour time period.
About
YACHTZEE set sail to sea early this February 2025! Its been a Captains Dance Party ever since!! Tagging us: Yacht Rock that Rocks! Our passionate crew consists of 7 professional musicians who have toured the oceans with many renowned artists. (see below) We bring professionalism, and an incredible show EVERY time!
Eric Dover: (lead vocals/guitar) credits: Slash's Snakepit, Jellyfish, Alice Cooper
Joie Shettler: (lead vocals) credits: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Pussycat Dolls (original founding member)
KoKo Powell: (lead vocals/bass) credits: Edgar Winter, Spencer Davis, James DeBarge
Joe Travers: (drums) credits: Zappa, Duran Duran, Joe Satriani
Big Jim Wheeler: (sax/vocals) credits: Kenny Loggins, Loggins and Messina, ABC
Dave Stark: (guitar/vocals) credits: Rick James, Taylor Dane, Berlin
Paul Vargas: (keyboards) credits: Missing Persons, Wang Chung, The Sweet
Additional booking notes
We have a wonderful sound company that we work with, and can provide that information if needed.
Services offered
Set list
YACHTZEE SONGLIST
(we are always adding to this! )
AFRICA
ALL NIGHT LONG
BABY COME BACK
BAKERS STREET
BENNY & THE JETS
BOOGIE OOGIE
BOYS R BACK IN TOWN
DON’T GO BREAKIN MY HEART
DREAMS
EBONY EYES
ESCAPE
FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME
FOOLED AROUND & FELL
HEART OF GLASS
I CANT GO FOR THAT
LETS GROOVE TONIGHT
LIDO SHUFFLE
LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER
LOW DOWN
OCEAN,
PEACE OF MIND
PEG
RHIANNON
RIDE LIKE THE WIND
ROCK W/U GOOD TIMES/BAD TIMES
ROLL WITH THE CHANGES
ROSEANNA
SAILING
SAY THAT U LOVE ME
SEPTEMBER
SISTER GOLDEN
TAKIN IT TO THE STREETs
THUNDER ISLAND
WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES
Influences and inspiration
Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Captain & Tenille, Foreigner, Boston, Steely Dan, Jay Ferguson, Player, Toto, and more!
Setup requirements
20 X 16 stage requested
Sound and PA or Sound Company