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IN ABOUT 2019 A PHENOMENA HIT THE LIVE SHOW BUSINESS..YACHT ROCK BEGAN   MAKING A SPLASH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WHAT IS YACHT ROCK? iT'S THOSE GREAT SONGS OF THE 70S THAT TAKES AN AUDIENCE BACK TO AN ERA WHEN MUSIC WAS MELODIC, FUN, AND MAYBE SIMPLISTICALLY ROMANTIC.

Yachtley Crew was the first Yacht Rock act I booked and they brought the house down. There are several annual events that have booked them on back to back years. In looking at 12 nationally known Yacht shows I strongly recommend the below acts.. With a history of satisfied clients and retuirn bookings they deliver shows that attact an audience with a desire to return to the great music of the 70s. Check out Yachtley Crew and my other choices below. 

The individual musicians that make up the Yacht Stars have shared the stage with numerous artists who made up the entire Yacht Rock era. The Yacht Stars helped shape the Yacht Rock genre recording and performing with such artists as Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Philip Bailey, Firefall, Gary Wright, Dave Mason, Chicago Bill Champlin, Richard Marx, Al Jarreau, Earth Wind and Fire, James Ingram, Michael Bolton, John Oates, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, Olivia Newton John, Larsen-Feiten, Boz Scaggs, and many more.

Tris Imboden Yacht Stars are not a cover band…they are THE REAL DEAL. They are the actual musicians that worked together to create the Yacht Rock Years that everyone has come to love.

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The band consists of five exceptional musicians from Southern California, each one of them an all-star in their own right. Borrowing from a vast collective experience, they are more than capable of performing each classic treasure, both musically and vocally.

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Tris Imboden, Former Drummer for Chicago and Kenny Loggins, Launches Yacht Rock Band

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Tris Imboden Yacht Stars is a World Class Group of Musicians

San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE – Sunday, May 29, 2022

We go way back and to meet again on stage is epic. I’m thrilled to see our first show opening up.

(EMAILWIRE) –Tris Imboden Yacht stars individually are known for their recordings and live performances over each of their careers. Tris Imboden is responsible for playing drums on the universally known hit song “Footloose” which sold over nine million copies, won a Grammy Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award. Additionally, he recorded most of Kenny Loggins’ hits that are considered “essential” in the Yacht Rock genre. Imboden also recorded with Chicago, Bill Champlin, Richard Marx, Firefall, Gary Wright, Jay Ferguson, and others. Imboden was a member of the band Chicago for nearly thirty years, Kenny Loggins for 12 years and is the proud recipient of over 35 Gold and Platinum Records.

The band includes such greats as Michael Paulo on Saxophone and Keys, Bruce Boulanger on guitar, Alan Deremo on bass, Monty Seward on Keys and vocals and Jeff Gunn on lead vocals. Collectively they recorded with, toured with, or wrote music with a long list of Yacht Rock Artists. A prerequisite to being in the band is that everyone must have contributed to making Yacht Rock back in the day.

“I am very proud of these musicians,” stated Tris Imboden. “We go way back and to meet again on stage is epic. I’m thrilled to see our first show opening up”   About Tris Imboden Yacht Stars

Tris Imboden Yacht Stars are a world class group of musicians performing hits from the Yacht Rock Genre. They are known around the world for their recordings and sharing the stage with Yacht Rock favorites such as Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Philip Bailey, Al Jarreau, Boz Scaggs, Chicago, John Oates and more. The group of musicians were instrumental in helping to create the genre known today as Yacht Rock. Their first performance is June 11, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, CA.

For tickets to the show, please go to https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/2914/event/1262879

For information, contact www.trisimbodenyachtstars.com or call Mary Montiel  619-995-1852.

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Tris imboden yacht stars are a world class group of musicians. the underlying concept behind the group is to celebrate the timeless hits in the yacht rock genre, performed by the actual musicians that played them originally. individually they are all known around the world for their recordings and live performances over each of their careers., band members tris imboden : drums grammy winner, tris imboden himself is responsible for playing drums on the universally known number one hit “footloose” which sold over nine million copies worldwide and is a grammy award winner that was nominated for an academy award. the individual musicians that make up the yacht stars have shared the stage with numerous artists who made up the entire yacht rock era. the yacht stars helped shape the yacht rock genre recording and performing with such artists as michael mcdonald, kenny loggins, christopher cross, philip bailey, firefall, gary wright, dave mason, chicago bill champlin, richard marx, al jarreau, earth wind and fire, james ingram, michael bolton, john oates, isley brothers, jacksons, olivia newton john, larsen-feiten, boz scaggs, and many more. bruce boulanger : lead/ background vocals/ guitar bruce is a southern california native and has been playing music since the age of 13. starting originally on the drums, he soon moved to the guitar which quickly became his primary instrument. bruce is a graduate of the dick grove school of music. toured with boz scaggs, wrote and recorded with michael mcdonald, various television shows including the tonight show, and many more. jeff gunn : lead vocals jeff gunn has been active in the la session scene for 25 years. his experience includes singing for movies, tv shows, music videos, award shows, albums and live shows. alan deremo : bass guitar alan deremo is a los angeles native who has had a diverse career in music performing or recording with a wide assortment of artists over the years. some of those include belinda carlisle, colin hay (men at work), the captain and tenille (the original yacht rockers), john oates, olivia newton-john, richie furay, vince gill and amy grant, lee ann womack, kathy mattea, john denver, the mamas and the papas, jesse colin young, jules shear, rita rudner, jack tempchin, gary mule deer, dave alvin, glenn branca, eric marienthal, and honk. michael paulo : saxophone/ keyboard one of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz for 30 years. paulo has performed with well-known artists such as al jarreau, jeffrey osborne, deniece williams, oleta adams, paul jackson jr., christopher cross, ray parker jr , eric benet , patti austin, james ingram, stephen bishop, david benoit, peter white, jeff lorber, paul jackson jr., anita baker, bobby caldwell, george duke, brenda russell, hiroshima, dave koz, and many more glenn branca, eric marienthal, and honk., carl herrgesell:  keyboard/ vocals carl is recognized as a multi-talented and stylistically diverse singer, songwriter, and keyboard player.  he studied music as a jazz piano major at arizona state university. carl toured and recorded with kenny loggins for 25 years.  additionally, he recorded with such greats as elton john, maurice white, earth wind and fire, and leann rimes to name a few. during his distinguished career in the music business carl performed and shared the stage with hall & oates, michael mcdonald, peter cetera, amy grant. gary morris and christopher cross as well as working with producer peter collins and many others. to his credit carl has numerous solo albums he has recorded. view band member’s full bios.

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Tris Imboden, Former Drummer for Chicago and Kenny Loggins, Launches Yacht Rock Band. Tris Imboden Yacht Stars is a World Class Group of Musicians.

Tris Imboden Yacht Stars are a world class group of musicians performing hits from the Yacht Rock Genre. They are known around the world for their recordings and sharing the stage with Yacht Rock favorites such as Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Philip Bailey, Al Jarreau, Boz Scaggs, Chicago, John Oates and more. The group of musicians were instrumental in helping to create the genre known today as Yacht Rock. Their first performance is June 11, La Costa, Carlsbad, CA.

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The greatest Yacht Rock songs of all time

How does one describe yacht rock? The folks at MasterClass did a pretty good job. Essentially, it's a component of soft rock, adult contemporary, and Album-oriented rock (AOR) all rolled into one. Popular in the late 1970s and into the '80s, there are some notable tunes of the ilk (smooth rhythms, light or "breezy" vocals, well-polished and produced) from earlier in the '70s that fall into this category.

In the spirit of easy listening fare, here is our ranking of 22 great yacht rock tunes.

20. "Lonely Boy" (1977), Andrew Gold

The Southern Californian's biggest hit, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Yacht rock tracks often tell stories, and "Lonely Boy" is one of the great story songs. Whether it's autobiographical in nature has always been ripe for a casual argument. Though Gold, who passed away in 2011 at age 59, repeatedly claimed this song about a boy who felt left out following the birth of his sister was not depicting his life. The 1970s were ripe for one-hit wonders in the United States, and Gold is not still forgotten. 

19. "I Love You" (1981), Climax Blues Band

"I Love You"  is a sweet, endearing ballad. The kind of song that probably sounded great via that portable 8-track cassette player on a catamaran during an early '80s' summer. From England, Climax Blues Band scored a top-15 hit with "I Love You." Love was a dependable and generally successful topic for artists within the soft/yacht rock genre. In fact, the song is still quite popular on lite rock and adult contemporary radio stations on your FM dial for those who still like to hear their music that way. 

18. "Rosanna" (1982), Toto

Toto rightfully has a place in the yacht rock world, but the band also broke into the top-40, FM radio, and MTV mainstream with the release of 1982's Toto IV . "Rosanna" was a big reason for the album's success, peaking at No. 2 on Billboard 's Hot 100 and winning the Record of the Year Grammy Award. Sure, it's not typical yacht rock fare, per se. It's certainly heavier than other popular tracks on this list, but it's certainly a product of AOR and still routinely played in dentist offices throughout America. 

17. "Love Will Keep Us Together" (1975), Captain & Tennille

There are those historians who believe the first true example of yacht rock came with this popular '70s staple from the "Captain"   Daryl Dragon  and his wife Toni Tennille. Now, Neil Sedaka  wrote "Love Will Keep Us Together" and originally recorded the song two years earlier. Still, the duo's version was  more poppy, with a carefree vibe  that's ideal for FM radio. While Captain & Tennille's cover won a Record of the Year Grammy Award, Sedaka has noted that the Beach Boys were one of the inspirations for the tune. This makes sense since many music critics, professionals, historians, etc.. have credited the yacht rock genre as somewhat of an offshoot from the Beach Boys' collective sound. 

16. "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" (1979), Rupert Holmes

This No.1 Billboard Hot 100 hit for England's Rupert Holmes has achieved a steady cult following over the years. Perhaps, because of the unique title and conjured images of some warm, beach-laden paradise. Yacht rock's association with summer, water, and care-free living, as a backdrop to a romantic story, is one of its appealing aspects. This song is about a couple who ultimately patch up a rough relationship through personal ads . Any time somebody of a certain age sips one of these drinks, ideally at some Caribbean resort with the warm winds off the ocean blowing, "The Pina Colada Song" should come to mind.

15. "Reminiscing" (1978), Little River Band

Formed in Australia, the soft/pop rock and often yacht rock stylings of LRB were a hit in the United States. " Reminiscing " was the band's biggest hit in America, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Like many songs of this genre, "Reminiscing" is paced by the electric piano. Which also happened to be a staple of the Little River Band. Sure, it's not "breezy" like other yacht rock tunes, but Will Ferrell's Det. Allen Gamble is a big fan in The Other Guys (2010).

14. "Africa" (1982), Toto

Yes, more from Toto. If there's one popular Toto hit that whole-heartedly falls under the yacht rock moniker, it's " Africa ." The group's only song to top the Billboard Hot 100, and made a resurgence with Weezer's popular cover in recent years , "Africa," is the proper combination of mellow and poppy. It continues the Toto tradition of shared vocals, while the consistent synthesizer and keyboard presence, though more pronounced than the typical soft rock/adult contemporary vibe. 

13. "How Much I Feel" (1978), Ambrosia

L.A.'s Ambrosia, co-founded by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter David Pack and bassist Joe Puerta was all about the soft rock sound that surfaced in Southern California during the early 1970s. "How Much I Feel," from the group's third album Life Beyond L.A. , might have more of an adult contemporary vibe but certainly falls into the yacht rock category. It was one of the band's biggest hits, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It's remained popular over the years, even being sampled by Kanye West.

12. "Peg" (1977), Steely Dan

Steely Dan was, in its prime, under the direction of celebrated songwriters Donald Fagan and Walter Becker, many things regarding a collective sound. Rock, pop, jazz, blues. Usually melodic, well within the soft-rock category. Songs like "Peg," from the 1977 masterpiece Aja , certainly has a yacht rock vibe, too. Perhaps most notably is that the great Michael McDonald, longtime frontman of the Doobie Brothers and driving singer-songwriter in the soft/yacht rock circles, provides backing vocals on the track. 

11. "Biggest Part of Me" (1980), Ambrosia

It really does get more yacht rock than this—smooth , with a flowing rhythm, precise, but not overbearing, harmonies . Not to mention the subtly stellar keyboard work from David C. Lewis. Throw in sessionist Ernie Watts' sax solo, and we have one great soft/yacht offering. It was the second of Ambrosia's two top-5 hits, reaching No. 3 on Billboard 's Hot 100. The version from the 1980s One Eighty  album runs about 5 1/2 minutes long. Talk about pure easy-listening joy.

10. "Summer Breeze" (1972), Seals & Crofts"

Long considered one of the great "summer songs" ever recorded. And summer-themed tunes from the 1970s tend to lend themselves to the yacht rock moniker. That said, Seals & Crofts were definitely a soft rock outfit, but with elements of folk and pop. "Summer Breeze" peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1970s and, again, is notable for being one of the earliest yacht rock offerings. Several other prominent artists, such as Ray Conniff, the Isley Brothers, and a stellar metal version from Type O Negative. 

9. "Ride Like the Wind" (1979), Christopher Cross

It's safe to say that Christopher Cross is the king of yacht rock. A brilliant songwriter and above-average guitar player, Cross could rock, but it's his definitive soft rock numbers that made him a star with lite-FM, adult contemporary and yacht rock fans. "Ride Like the Wind"  is the first single from Cross' stellar five-time Grammy-Award-winning self-titled debut from 1979. A more upbeat number about an outlaw running from the authorities, the track is less uplifting than other yacht rock tunes, but the vibe is the same. Of note, Michael McDonald provided backing vocals.

8. "Baby Come Back" (1977), Player

From John Friesen's steady drum intro to that durably underlaid bass line via Ron Moss to J.C. Crowley's keyboard presence begins the soft-rock brilliance of "Baby Come Back." With lyrics describing the yearning to reacquire a lost love and full-band harmonies, "Baby Come Back" just might be the quintessential offering of the yacht rock genre. It was the biggest hit for Player , the L.A.-based group that featured vocalist and song co-writer Peter Beckett, who was born in England. The tune topped the Billboard Hot 100 and still has a presence with its inclusion in films such as Transformers and  Black Adam.  Plus, various versions in popular TV shows like The Simpsons. American Dad  and King of the Hill.

7. "What a Fool Believes" (1979), The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers were a rather hard-rocking outfit before Michael McDonald joined up in the mid-1970s. The band was in need of an established songwriter, and McDonald delivered. However, with a more mellow, synthesizer/electric piano-driven sound that produced soft-rock gems like this one. Co-written by Kenny Loggins, who put out a version for himself, "What a Fool Believes" hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 in April 1979. Several critics have cited this as the best song in the vast Doobie Brothers catalog. 

6. "Steal Away" (1980), Robbie Dupree

If you're going to be a one-hit wonder, why not make it count? More than 30 years since its release, " Steal Away " can still be heard in elevators and office buildings throughout the United States -- or in the third season of Better Call Saul . Undeniably yacht rock, Dupree, born in Brooklyn, enjoyed success with the song during the summer of 1980 -- always a perfect time to enjoy the smooth, soothing sounds of a piece within this genre that peaked at No. 6 on Billboar d's Hot 100.

5. "Moonlight Feels Right" (1975), Starbuck

Here's a case where middle-aged and baby-boomer music fans probably remember the song but perhaps not the group who performed the track. That's OK. Atlanta's Starbuck is essentially a one-hit wonder thanks to "Moonlight Feels Right," which topped out at No. 3 on Billboard 's Hot 100. For those who remember this track for its lite-flowing beat, with lyrical references to the ocean, "Baltimore," and 'Ole Miss," and band member Bo Wagner marimba   solo, it might take them back to a simpler, more laidback time in their lives.

4. "Heart to Heart" (1982), Kenny Loggins

Perhaps more so than the previously mentioned "This Is It," "Heart to Heart" truly has all the requirements of a great yacht rock/soft rock tune. It was co-written by Michael McDonald, who also played the electric piano and provided backing vocals. David Foster, of Chicago songwriting and '80s ballad fame, also helped compose the tune, which features David Sanborn on saxophone. The track is one of Loggins' best-known hits, cracking the top 20 of the Hot 100.

3. "Lowdown" (1976), Boz Scaggs

Co-written by David Paich and featuring Jeff Porcaro on drums -- both of whom who go on to form the aforementioned Toto. One of Scaggs most well-known hits, "Lowdown"  has a bluesy and almost disco vibe. And a number we can imagine being played at some swanky yacht club party where the dance floor is filled, and more than a few people are sporting captain's hats. The song reached No. 3 on Billboard 's Hot 100 and also topped the Billboard Cash Box chart in the United States.

2. "Key Largo" (1981), Bertie Higgins

Yacht rock and one-hit wonders seem to go hand-in-hand. Higgins scored one in the early 1980s with this number that reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Florida native was inspired to write this song about trying to avoid a romantic breakup by the 1948 movie of the same name, starring Humphrey Bogart   and Lauren Bacall, who are referenced in the tune. Though Higgins never enjoyed the same individual success as a musician, the song has had a solid shelf life and remains a definitive moment in the yacht rock genre.

1. "Sailing" (1979), Christopher Cross

Sure, "Ride Like the Wind" is a gem, but the undisputed star of Cross' aforementioned debut album is the Hot 100-chart-topper "Sailing." It might be the definitive yacht rock song, capturing what Cross described, at the time, the "West Coast sound," which was long being composed, produced and performed, but maybe didn't have an appropriate moniker. The song won Grammys for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Arrangement of the Year, and was a big reason Cross earned the same award for Best New Artist.

A Chicago native, Jeff Mezydlo has professionally written about sports, entertainment and pop culture for nearly 30 years. If he could do it again, he'd attend Degrassi Junior High, Ampipe High and Grand Lakes University.

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Tell Me Something Good “I’ve hired Fast Times for a number of events, from private events such as weddings to larger public fairs / festivals, and I have always found their team to be reliable, communicative and completely professional. The band is really fun, accommodating and a really fun high energy show, that our clients have all appreciated. Mike and his team are an excellent choice as a band for an event. Thanks Fast Times.” From Jay S. via Yelp review (five stars) “You guys are incredible. Everyone LOVED your music and had a fantastic time grooving to the songs. We sincerely appreciate the energy and fun that you brought to our event. We hope to have you back out next year for some more fun!!!” – Marissa M. Event Planner “Fun, Flexible and Fabulous! We hired Fast Times to play at an 80s-themed corporate event and they were a hit all around! Their communication was great, they arrived in plenty of time to be set up and ready for go time, and they were very flexible and adaptable to specific requests we had. The songs were great and they kept the crowd going all night. When they were all done, they even acquiesced to the group request for ‘one more song!’ and hit the finale out of the park. Would definitely use them again and highly recommend!” – Mindy N. Corporate Event Planner 5 Star Review

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Fast Times rocked as the backing band for Lloyd Williams the voice of Otis Day and the Knights from the movie Animal House, and were the opening act for Sister Sledge, Missing Persons, Blue Oyster Cult, Gladys Knight, 98 Degrees, Pablo Cruise, Arturo Sandoval, Atlas Genius, The Neighbourhood, Blackstreet and many more.

We Will Rock You Clients & Events include: Google, Toyota, Waymo, Facebook, Amazon, eBay, Oculus, LiveRamp, Walmart, San Francisco 49ers, Zynga, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Shriners Hospitals, Fenwick and West, Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, California’s Great America, Santa Clara, CA, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, NV, Northstar Tahoe, Truckee, CA, Silver Legacy Casino, Reno, NV, Harrah’s Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA, San Jose Earthquakes, Gold Country Casino, Bay Meadows Race Track, Black Oak Casino, Cache Creek Casino, Harrah’s Reno, Thunder Valley Casino, River Rock Casino, El Dorado Casino, Reno, NV, Twin Pines Casino, Robinson Rancheria Casino, Cities of Palo Alto, CA, Davis, CA, Oakland, CA, Pleasant Hill, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Mateo, CA, American Canyon, CA, Tracy, CA, Benicia, CA, Pleasanton, CA, Cameron Park, CA, San Bruno, CA, Reno, NV, Caughlin Ranch HOA, Reno, NV, The Burlingame Mothers Club, Carondelet High School, Menlo School, Woodland School, Woodcreek Gold Club, Discovery Bay Country Club, Canary Foundation, Relay For Life, Susan G. Komen, Wall and Ceiling Alliance, Knights of Columbus, Electronic Arts, Fragomen Law Firm, Gamepro Magazine, Genentech, International House, UC Berkeley, Les Concierges, Live 105 Radio, Mix 106.5 Radio, NUMMI, Richmond Yacht Club, St. Francis Yacht Club, Sanrio “Hello Kitty,” Shell Oil, Society for Developmental Biology, Stanford Computer History Museum, Talon Design Group, The Professionals Guild, The Sequians, Bhava Communications, Emeryville, CA, Gregory Gardens Elementary School, Hidden Oaks, Team Commercial Construction, Team in Training, Walsworth Publishing Company, Water Works Park, Zeta Psi UC Berkeley, Chisty White CPA, Reno, NV., SJ Amoroso Construction, Randle Communications, Sacramento, CA., Sonic, San Francisco Yacht Club, Ubisoft.

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Tris Imboden Yacht Stars – Live at Spaghettini

Enjoy an evening at the renowned Spaghettini music lounge with the hottest Yacht Rock band around. Recreating the music of the 80’s, all the members of the band were a part of creating the music with the stars that made them famous .

Tris Imboden Yacht Stars are a world class group of musicians performing hits from the Yacht Rock Genre. They are known around the world for their recordings and sharing the stage with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Philip Bailey, Al Jarreau, Boz Skaggs, Chicago, John Oates and many more. The Yacht Stars are  THE REAL DEAL . Together they created Yacht Rock.

Ticket prices range from $75 – $85.

$30 Minimum food and beverage purchase.