Saxofonist

Vocalist

This is your soundtrack in full color, breezy, nostalgic, and built for a true night out. With Jason Seber conducting, vocalist Morgan James joins guitarist and vocalist Doug Wamble and saxophonist and vocalist John Scarpulla for soft rock favorites that defined two decades. Expect hits by Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Kenny Loggins, and more, reimagined with the sweep and punch of the orchestra. The result is familiar music with an added lift, where the hooks land bigger and the room feels like it is all moving together.

EPSG:4326

Smooth Sailing: Yacht Rock of the ’70s & ’80s

Kleinhans Music Hall

Set sail on a nostalgic journey through the breezy, laid-back sounds of soft rock music from the 70s and 80s. “Yacht Rock” defined a generation and continues to be prevalent throughout pop culture today. Boise Native Morgan James, Doug Wamble and John Scarpulla join the orchestra to lead you on a musical voyage performing hits from Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Kenny Loggins and many more.

SAILING: Soft Rock Hits of the 70s and 80s

Boise State University

Set sail on a nostalgic journey through the breezy, laid-back sounds of soft rock music from the 70s and 80s. Yacht Rock defined a generation and continues to be prevalent throughout pop culture today. Morgan James, Doug Wamble, and John Scarpulla join the orchestra to lead you on a musical voyage singing hits from Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Kenny Loggins, and many more.

Sailing: Soft Rock Hits of the 70s & 80s

Orchestra Hall Minneapolis

Ahh, yes. Let us take you on a bodacious yacht rock adventure through the 70s and 80s. Imagine yourself sailing to Catalina or dropping the top on your LeBaron as you crank up rad music on your Walkman. Christopher Cross, Toto, Hall & Oates, Dan Fogelberg and so many more. Guest conductor Jason Seber has created a program that will make you want to wear shoulder pads and leg warmers again. Pop the collar of your Izod polo and join us. Be sure to sing along, Muffy.

Sailing – Soft Rock Hits of the 70s and 80s

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Set sail on a nostalgic journey through the breezy, laid-back sounds of soft rock music from the '70s and '80s. Yacht Rock defined a generation and continues to be prevalent throughout pop culture today. Morgan James, Doug Wamble, and John Scarpulla join the orchestra to lead you on a musical voyage singing hits from Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Kenny Loggins, and many more.

Saxofonist, Vocalist

John Scarpulla

Events

Upcoming events

21 - 23 May, 2027

Sailing: Soft Rock Hits of the '70s and '80s · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Oct 17, 2026

Smooth Sailing: Yacht Rock of the ’70s & ’80s · Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

2 - 3 May, 2026

SAILING: Soft Rock Hits of the 70s and 80s · Boise Philharmonic

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