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Yacht Rock Orchestrated: Sailing Through America’s Soundtrack
Yacht Rock Orchestrated is a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience that brings together extraordinary talent on a scale rarely seen, transforming the beloved songs we all know and love into something truly breathtaking. Performed by a 37-piece ensemble—including 22 orchestral musicians—these iconic hits are re-imagined with lush strings, powerful vocals, and a full band that elevates every note beyond expectation. Set against the stunning backdrop of Post Oak Lodge Retreat, guests will enjoy open skies filled with stars, the beauty of the outdoors, and an atmosphere alive with food trucks, cocktails, and a dedicated children’s area. It’s more than a concert—it’s an unforgettable evening with the spirit of the ultimate yacht party, where music, setting, and energy come together in perfect harmony.
GRADY NICHOLS
Saxophonist Grady Nichols has a career spanning over three decades, crafting highly acclaimed albums and performing extensively throughout the country. He has opened for such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti, Ray Charles, Al Green, Peter Cetera, and the Beach Boys. He has also performed with Grammy winners jazz great Jeff Lorber, Bill Champlin formerly of Chicago, Kenny Loggins, Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer, and Yacht Rock producer,Michael Omartian. Grady has had several Billboard charting singles on smooth jazz radio and can currently be heard on XM Watercolors
CHRIS RODRIGUEZ
Guitarist and vocalist Chris Rodriguez is one of the most sought-after session musicians
in Nashville. He has toured with Kenny Loggins for 20 years, Peter Cetera, Keith Urban,
Kelly Clarkson, Michael W. Smith, Kenny G and LeAnne Rimes. He has also recorded with such diverse
artists all the way from Megadeath to Faith Hill, Shania Twain, David Foster, and Michael
Omartian.
ANDY CHRISMAN
Andy Chrisman, a renowned figure in the music industry, with a care
er spanning over four decades. As a founding member of the iconic group 4HIM, Andy
contributed to 25 number one songs and has performed thousands of concerts. Andy
also hosts a popular radio show, “Worship With Andy Chrisman,” reaching roughly 5 million listeners in 13 countries every weekend. Additionally, Andy sits down with legendary CCM artists from the golden era of
Christian music every week on his award nominated podcast“ 1 Degree of Andy.”
DAVID HAMILTON
Known for his versatility and artistic depth, David Hamilton is an acclaimed conductor, arranger, orchestrator, pianist, and composer, equally at home leading orchestras, rhythm sections, and choirs. He collaborates across genres, with arrangements featured on recordings worldwide spanning pop, classical, jazz, country, gospel, and sacred music.
His work can be heard with artists including Lang Lang, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth, and Carrie Underwood, among many others. His music has been performed by the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, and New York Pops, and featured in productions such as CMA Country Christmas and Disney’s World of Color and Fantasmic.
Hamilton has conducted leading orchestras across North America and appeared at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. He regularly records at top studios including Abbey Road, Capitol, and Ocean Way.
He currently serves as conductor and musical director for Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, and has worked extensively with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. His own recordings include Good Things and Sacred Space.
ALASKA RAYNE
Alaska Rayne Holloway is a Tulsa, Oklahoma native with an extensive background in performance, including theater, television, film, and touring.
Following her appearance on Season 6 of The Voice as part of the vocal duo Alaska & Madi, she launched a successful touring career, opening for popular country artists such as Cole Swindell, Chase Bryant, The Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark, and Vince Gill.
After returning to Tulsa from Nashville, Alaska has continued to work across multiple areas of the entertainment industry. Her work includes private vocal coaching, performances as a top-billed artist at Mayfest, and starring as “Tenia” in the Cherokee Nation production of Nanyehi.
She has also been featured as a guest vocalist in the Grady Nichols Christmas Concert at the Mabee Center.