PleaseRock.com » Yacht Rock Revue http://www.pleaserock.com Atlanta Music Collective Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:57:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Dark Side and Sgt. Pepper’s at Variety Playhouse http://www.pleaserock.com/2011/01/dark-side-and-sgt-peppers-at-variety-playhouse/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2011/01/dark-side-and-sgt-peppers-at-variety-playhouse/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:59:04 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=678 It was a whirlwind end to 2010 and beginning of 2011 for the PleaseRock collective: 2 sold-out shows for our Second Annual Yacht Rock Holiday Special, a sold-out New Years Eve at Park Tavern with Quasi Mandisco and DJ MP3PO, and Glove Night at 10 High last Thursday.  Wow. We’re keeping it fresh in 2011, kicking [...]]]> dark_pepper_vpIt was a whirlwind end to 2010 and beginning of 2011 for the PleaseRock collective: 2 sold-out shows for our Second Annual Yacht Rock Holiday Special, a sold-out New Years Eve at Park Tavern with Quasi Mandisco and DJ MP3PO, and Glove Night at 10 High last Thursday.  Wow.

We’re keeping it fresh in 2011, kicking it off with our first big show of the year this Friday, January 21 at the Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points.  We’re performing the Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and XTC’s Black Sea in their entirety – all 3 records!  It will be a feat of musical nerd-dom you don’t want to miss, performed with the usual PleaseRock accuracy, humor, and irreverence.

TICKETS are only $10 in advance, and it’s the best-sounding venue in Atlanta!

We’ll talk about the show on an appearance on the Regular Guys Shw on Rock 100.5 this Wednesday morning, and we’ll give you a stripped-down live performance to wet your whistle.  They’ll be giving away tickets to the show all week, so tune in.

In other news, the Yacht Rock Revue returns to East Andrews at 8 Traxx on Friday, January 28 (TICKETS) and road-tripping to the 40 Watt in Athens on Saturday, January 29.  The Schooner plays the Winter Beer Fest at the Masquerade on January 29 in Atlanta, and the Main Street Exiles take on the Ill-Eagles for a Stones vs. Eagles Rock Fight at the Peachtree Tavern in Buckhead on January 28.

Please PleaseRock Me is back at Smith’s Olde Bar for a Beatles vs. Stones Rock Fight with the Main Street Exiles on February 11.  Keep up with all of our shows on PleaseRock.com and on the Facebooks.

We’ve got some exciting things coming up the next couple of months: a couple of new aliases, talk of a live album, and the return of the PROM.  Until then, here are some pictures to remember us by:

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2011/01/dark-side-and-sgt-peppers-at-variety-playhouse/feed/ 0 Constantly Awesome http://www.pleaserock.com/2010/02/constantly-awesome/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2010/02/constantly-awesome/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:34:32 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=675 Late in 2009, Dart Industries – owners of Tupperware Corporation – found Dick Johnny, Feet Olson, Stuart Bencuya, and Bart Cobb.  These are our aliases when we perform as the popular PleaseRock band the Tupperware Party.  The corporate giant sent the above-named party a cease and desist letter rightly claiming the band name “The Tupperware [...]]]> DartLetterLate in 2009, Dart Industries – owners of Tupperware Corporation – found Dick Johnny, Feet Olson, Stuart Bencuya, and Bart Cobb.  These are our aliases when we perform as the popular PleaseRock band the Tupperware Party.  The corporate giant sent the above-named party a cease and desist letter rightly claiming the band name “The Tupperware Party” infringed on their trademark.

We thought it was a joke.  Our lawyers assured us it was not.  We settled out of court, and as a result our un-wedding band has a new name as of February 1:  Constantly Awesome.  Per the terms of our settlement, we’ll gradually be adjusting our naming conventions across the webz.

In non-legal news, the Yacht Rock Revue returns to Andrews Upstairs this Friday night.  You are advised to get your tickets in advance, as the last Andrews show sold-out before doors opened.  The Yacht Rock Revue travels to Cabo earlier in the week for a private event (we’ll blog you all about it), so the Schooner will be holding down the 10 High residency this week.

The weather threw a wrench in some of PleaseRock’s plans last week: Snow on Mount Eagle prevented the Yacht Rock Revue from making it to our gig in Nashville at the Mercy Lounge on Friday night.  We’ve rescheduled there for March 19.

And despite the inclement conditions preventing both other acts on the original bill from making the show, NespoJohnny persevered to have a good time with the original-music-loving crowd at Eddie’s Attic on Saturday night.  Pictures coming, and another show will be in the works soon.

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2010/02/constantly-awesome/feed/ 0 The Yacht Rock Holiday Special! http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/11/the-yacht-rock-holiday-special/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/11/the-yacht-rock-holiday-special/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:53:42 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=662 Nation of Smooth – Prepare to celebrate your holidays with the Yacht Rock Revue! First up:  Be thankful for Turkey Eve with Yacht Rock at Andrews Upstairs.  Another first annual for the YRR.  Come out for Atlanta’s newest and best Thanksgiving Reunion Party!  Back in town on holiday from college?  Way out of college, but returning [...]]]> The Yacht Rock Holiday SpecialNation of Smooth – Prepare to celebrate your holidays with the Yacht Rock Revue!

First up:  Be thankful for Turkey Eve with Yacht Rock at Andrews Upstairs.  Another first annual for the YRR.  Come out for Atlanta’s newest and best Thanksgiving Reunion Party!  Back in town on holiday from college?  Way out of college, but returning home from your yacht?  Just need a hangover to get through the morning until Green Bay cleans up in Detroit?  Join the YRR on Thanksgiving eve – Wednesday, November 25 – at Andrews Upstairs for a healthy dose of “You’re Welcome.”

Secondly and just announced:  The Yacht Rock Holiday Special! On Friday, December 18 the smooth will invade the Variety Playhouse for a festive evening of light rocking holiday classics, choreographed dance, bona-fide Yacht Rock veterans, and exceptional shenanigans. Brought to you by PleaseRock, DaveFM, CitySearch,  and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Bring 2 cans of food to donate to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and you’ll get your Yachty Holiday Portrait taken.  More details to come, but mark your calendars sailors and sailorettes…

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/11/the-yacht-rock-holiday-special/feed/ 0 Jazzoo and Kobayashi in 24 Hours http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/09/jazzoo-and-kobayashi-in-24-hours/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/09/jazzoo-and-kobayashi-in-24-hours/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:43:11 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=572 Things keep getting weirder.  This weekend the Yacht Rock Revue played at Jazzoo on Saturday night.  Captains hats outnumbered animal costumes.  The AJC’s Peach Buzz thought it was cool… Then we woke up early Sunday morning to drive to Chattanooga to rock our .38 Special band with the original guitarist / songwriter as Jeff Carlisi and [...]]]> Kobayashi and CobbThings keep getting weirder.  This weekend the Yacht Rock Revue played at Jazzoo on Saturday night.  Captains hats outnumbered animal costumes.  The AJC’s Peach Buzz thought it was cool…

Then we woke up early Sunday morning to drive to Chattanooga to rock our .38 Special band with the original guitarist / songwriter as Jeff Carlisi and the Hold On Bruce Lees.  We opened for the Krystal World Hamburger Eating Championships.  Kobayashi won by eating 93 Krystals in 8 minutes.  Cobb got a picture, and we got a flat tire on the way home.

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/09/jazzoo-and-kobayashi-in-24-hours/feed/ 0 Mustache Rock: Pick up your pics http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/08/mustache-rock-pick-up-your-pics/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/08/mustache-rock-pick-up-your-pics/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:20:42 +0000 Pete http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=489 Success lives at the 10 High.  The Yacht Rock Revue masqueraded as notable mustache toting men including G. Gordon Liddy, Goose, Gallagher, Burt Reynolds, H.I. McDunnough, Sonny Bono, and John Waters.  Not to our surprise, the crowd fully represented upper lip attire true and faux.  Two winners for the finest stache’s in the room took [...]]]> Success lives at the 10 High.  The Yacht Rock Revue masqueraded as notable mustache toting men including G. Gordon Liddy, Goose, Gallagher, Burt Reynolds, H.I. McDunnough, Sonny Bono, and John Waters.  Not to our surprise, the crowd fully represented upper lip attire true and faux.  Two winners for the finest stache’s in the room took home Yacht Rock Party Passes for them and 8 lucky strangers.

Starting this week and for the next two months, Yacht Rock is upping the ante for the most yacht-ily dressed member of the Nation of Smooth.  Every week, one winner will take home a pair of tickets to see Yacht Rock perform at the Atlanta Zoo on September 26 for Jazzoo Atlanta.  Not that you should care.  Tickets are only $100 a piece.  Time to step up your game.  Tuck it.

PICK UP YOUR MUSTACHE ROCK PICS HERE:

Goose and GallagherLadies love Yacht RockH.I. McDunnough, G. Gordon Liddy, and John Waters

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/08/mustache-rock-pick-up-your-pics/feed/ 0 Mustache Rock and EP Details http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/07/mustache-rock-and-ep-details/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/07/mustache-rock-and-ep-details/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:46:57 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=368 The Yacht Rock Revue will celebrate hair on the upper lip with a massive (as usual) party at the 10 High on Thursday night.  The Mixtape ladies will be providing a mustache-friendly photo booth, and the best mustache will win a party pass to a future Yacht Rock event.  Stop shaving. Y O U dropped “The [...]]]> oates_mustacheThe Yacht Rock Revue will celebrate hair on the upper lip with a massive (as usual) party at the 10 High on Thursday night.  The Mixtape ladies will be providing a mustache-friendly photo booth, and the best mustache will win a party pass to a future Yacht Rock event.  Stop shaving.

Y O U dropped “The Long-Playing E.P.” at Smith’s Olde Bar on Saturday night.  Check back soon for the new PleaseRock Store where you’ll be able to purchase music and other merchandise from Y O U and the Yacht Rock Revue.

For credits and details on the new EP, head to the official LPEP page!  You can read a review of the new EP here or here.

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/07/mustache-rock-and-ep-details/feed/ 0 Y O U: Smooth at the EARL, PleaseRock the Yacht = Success!, NEW Three Dog Stevens Webisode http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/07/y-o-u-smooth-at-the-earl-pleaserock-the-yacht-success/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/07/y-o-u-smooth-at-the-earl-pleaserock-the-yacht-success/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:31:12 +0000 Pete http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=317 Finally, Y O U attended our first Corndogarama on Saturday. It only took 7 years to get there. Gorgeous hipsters, weenies on a stick, and a wide selection of PBR in a can made for solid pre-show preparation. Not to mention, we had our first encounter with the Firefly peeps from South [...]]]> Finally, Y O U attended our first Corndogarama on Saturday. It only took 7 years to get there. Gorgeous hipsters, weenies on a stick, and a wide selection of PBR in a can made for solid pre-show preparation. Not to mention, we had our first encounter with the Firefly peeps from South Carolina. Our friend, and accountant’s main squeeze, Barbara at Music Incider took some sweet photos and posted them via MySpace. Here’s a sample:
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The Nation of Smooth represented in full force at Deisel Tuesday night at over 350 strong.  Thank you for rocking the Yacht. There was no shortage of eat, drink, or free stuff during the whole cruise.  Even the cabin boy got to eat.  You’re welcome.  Witness the yachtiness and pick up your Yachty Photo Booth pictures HERE (courtesy of our friends at Mixtape Atlanta).

Of course, Three Dog Stevens is thankful for all of the sponsors that helped keep the event afloat, especially the fine young ladies of Sashay Creative Events.  3DS even debuted their first silent film!  You can check out the production complete with sound overdubs at the PleaseRock YouTube page.  Or, just look below.

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/07/y-o-u-smooth-at-the-earl-pleaserock-the-yacht-success/feed/ 0 PleaseRock the Yacht: Making Yacht Rock FREE for the rest of ‘09 http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/pleaserock-the-yacht-making-yacht-rock-free-for-the-rest-of-09/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/pleaserock-the-yacht-making-yacht-rock-free-for-the-rest-of-09/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:31:10 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=149 You’re welcome.  Our version of fan appreciation happens tomorrow night from 7 – 10pm at Diesel in Virginia Highlands with our PleaseRock the Yacht event, presented by PleaseRock and Sashay Creative Events. What You Get:  a preview of the new Y O U E.P., free food, a look at the new Yacht Rock tees and stickers, [...]]]>

You’re welcome.  Our version of fan appreciation happens tomorrow night from 7 – 10pm at Diesel in Virginia Highlands with our PleaseRock the Yacht event, presented by PleaseRock and Sashay Creative Events.

What You Get:  a preview of the new Y O U E.P., free food, a look at the new Yacht Rock tees and stickers, a screening of two new 3 Dog Stevens Webisodes, a yachty photo booth, free drinks, etc.

What You May Get:  You can win free passes to Thursday night Yacht Rock just for showing up, as well as Yacht Rock party passes and tix to see Pete Yorn or Y O U and lots of other cool things and stuff.  Stuff and things.

What They Say:  MixTape Atlanta conducted the exclusive video interview.  Blogs like Atlanta Music Blog, Atlanta’s A List, and Awesome Taste in Music all weighed in as well.

What You Do:  E-mail RSVP@sashayevents.com to get more chances to win the Yacht Rock ‘09 Cruise Pass.

PleaseRock the Yacht

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/pleaserock-the-yacht-making-yacht-rock-free-for-the-rest-of-09/feed/ 0 Y O U Unplugged @ Earl or How to Win Free Passes to Yacht Rock for the rest of 2009! http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/y-o-u-unplugged-earl-or-how-to-win-free-passes-to-yacht-rock-for-the-rest-of-2009/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/y-o-u-unplugged-earl-or-how-to-win-free-passes-to-yacht-rock-for-the-rest-of-2009/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:21:45 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=136 OK Productions has hit up Y O U with another sweet show for this week, pairing us with New York’s Marah from the venerable Yep Roc label for an evening of unplugged fun at the Earl on Saturday night.  We’ll be using the cocktail drum kit and playing the new tunes from our E.P. that’s [...]]]> Marah & Y O U @ the EarlOK Productions has hit up Y O U with another sweet show for this week, pairing us with New York’s Marah from the venerable Yep Roc label for an evening of unplugged fun at the Earl on Saturday night.  We’ll be using the cocktail drum kit and playing the new tunes from our E.P. that’s coming out next month.

LISTEN: Good Luck With That American Dream. Recorded live @ Eddie’s Attic, this somewhat yachty version of our track that appeared on an international Coca-Cola commercial gives a preview of some of the sounds you can expect at the Earl on Saturday.  Smooth?

Speaking of the E.P., we’re having a private listening party next Tuesday, June 30 at Diesel in the Virginia Highlands:  PleaseRock the Yacht – A Celebration of Y O U, Yacht Rock, and All Things PleaseRock. Presented by PleaseRock and Sashay Creative Events.

We’ll be blasting our new recordings, debuting a couple of 3 Dog Stevens webisodes (including their ill-fated trip to Yacht Rock), and explaining away the confusion regarding our many aliases.

We’re also giving away tons of free stuff:  free food from Diesel, free drinks from Atlanta Brewing Company, free tickets (Pete Yorn, Y O U, etc.) from Ticket Alternative, and perhaps most importantly:  The Yacht Rock Cruise Pass, which grants free admission to every Yacht Rock at the 10 High for the rest of the year!

RSVP to the party to get more chances at winning things:  RSVP@SASHAYEVENTS.COM.

Parting Shot:  Here’s me waxing poetic about product placement in an interview with Creative Loafing at Brew at the Zoo (half-way through this video):

]]> http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/y-o-u-unplugged-earl-or-how-to-win-free-passes-to-yacht-rock-for-the-rest-of-2009/feed/ 0 Y O U, Yacht Rock @ Brew at the Zoo http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/y-o-u-yacht-rock-brew-at-the-zoo/ http://www.pleaserock.com/2009/06/y-o-u-yacht-rock-brew-at-the-zoo/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:39:22 +0000 PleaseRock http://www.pleaserock.com/?p=87

Appearing for the first time together on stage (pronounced “staahhhghe), Y O U and the Yacht Rock Revue will headline Zoo Atlanta’s Brew at the Zoo early Saturday evening.

The doors open at 4 pm, if they aren’t busted by the elephants before that.  Stokeswood opens the show.

Y O U also appears Friday night for the Prince Tribute benefitting the St. Francis Table Soup Kitchen at the Star Community Bar in Little Five Points.  Bands start at 9 pm sharp, with Y O U appearing some time in the middle third of the evening. We’ll bless you with our renditions of Baby I’m a Star, Let’s Go Crazy, Head and (with the Greater Vavoom) Hot Thing.

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