YÄCHTLEY CRËW

Yächtley Crëw brings their high-energy classic yacht rock party to the Birchmere on Thursday, October 1, 2026. This seven-piece SoCal band, known as “The Titans of Soft Rock,” ignited a nationwide Yacht Rock revival with their nautical suits and captain’s hats. Their set covers late ’70s to early ’80s soft rock and Top 40 hits, alongside original songs like “Sex On The Beach.” The band’s lineup includes drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophonist/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores), keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald), and new lead vocalist Ian Ward (Captain Ian), a Broadway and American Idol veteran.

When: Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Showtimes: Doors open at 5:00 pm; show starts at 7:30 pm.

Tickets: $55.00 per ticket, with additional charges if purchased through Ticketmaster ($70.25 total) or $62.00 at the Birchmere Box Office. Box office is open on show nights from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Lineup: Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins) on drums, Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy) on bass, Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy) on guitar, Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores) on backing vocals, Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) on saxophone and flute, Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald) on keyboards, and Ian Ward (Captain Ian) on lead vocals.

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Phone: 703-549-7500.