It’s time to trade your leather for linen—just for a night—and dive headfirst into a sea of smooth sounds. Yächtley Crëw, the world’s number one Yacht Rock band, are officially bringing their nautical nonsense Down Under in May 2025, and Metal on Tap is all aboard.
Hailing from sunny California, Yächtley Crëw have been making serious waves with their high-energy, tongue-in-cheek celebration of late ‘70s and early ‘80s soft rock. These guys aren’t just a tribute act—they’re a full-blown experience, complete with killer musicianship, charm by the boatload, and a live show that turns every venue into a floating party.
Fresh off stealing the spotlight in HBO’s Yacht Rock: Dockumentary, Yachtley Crew are riding high, rocking captain’s hats, sax solos, and guilty-pleasure bangers with the kind of flair you’d expect from rockstars raised on Metallica but reborn in the spirit of Steely Dan.
🎤 “We’ve always said we want to be the KISS of soft rock,” say Yachtley Crew.
“Big fun, big energy, and you’re gonna leave smiling.”
Smooth Hits, Hard Hooks
The Yächtley Crëw setlist is a dreamy voyage through nostalgia. Expect iconic tracks like Toto’s “Africa”, Rupert Holmes’s “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)”, Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street”, and Christopher Cross’s “Sailing”—all delivered with a cheeky wink and some serious sonic punch.
Whether it’s Fleetwood Mac and a whiskey or Michael McDonald with a twist of lime, Yächtley Crëw know that sometimes you just need to turn down the distortion and turn up the vibes.
From Craigslist to Captains
Believe it or not, Yachtley Crew started with a hot tub, a satellite radio station, and one well-timed Craigslist post. “It was serendipitous,” they say. “I typed ‘Yacht Rock’ into Craigslist and there they were—literally rehearsing down the street from me.” Now, with a loyal fanbase known as the Crewbies, Yächtley Crëw have been packing clubs and festivals ever since.
And while the idea might’ve raised some eyebrows at first, that first show was a hit—and this yacht hasn’t stopped sailing since.
🥃 “After a long day, you don’t always want screaming—sometimes you want Steele Dan and a whiskey.”
That’s the magic of Yächtley Crëw. It’s rock’n’roll, it’s soft, it’s smooth, and it’s a damn good time. Every show is a feel-good cruise through the greatest soft rock anthems ever written, powered by an all-star crew with heavy roots and lighthearted vibes.
Yächtley Crëw (USA) Australian Tour May 2025 Dates
Monday 12th May – PERTH, The Astor
Friday 16th May – MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre
Saturday 17th May – SYDNEY, The Metro
Sunday 18th May – BRISBANE, The Triffid
Tickets:
Presale: Friday 13th December, 10am Local
General Public: Tuesday 17th December, 10am Local
From: https://totaltouring.com.au/
