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Thank you, Vet Tix, Live Nation, The Van Buren, Holiday Hangover Party with Yachtzilla, Flashpants, Basketball Jones, DJ Bueller, the Police and Security, promoters and coordinators, techs and stage hands, ticket personnel and ushers, cooks and food servers, bar tenders, your great staffs, and anyone I missed, for a fantastic evening. It was my wife's and my third and our friends' second visit to The Van Buren. That place is the bomb! I love the set up and ambiance. We had General Audience tickets, as the venue was set up for a dance party, and it certainly jumped with people wearing their sailor caps! Fortunately, we were able to snag seats. Check-in was very smooth. Kudos! We ordered delicious food and beverages at the snack bar. I found this description online for the evening's show" "The Van Buren Yachtzilla 2026 is a "Holiday Hangover Party" featuring the yacht rock band Yachtzilla, 80s cover band Flashpants, Basketball Jones, and DJ Bueller, happening at The Van Buren venue in Phoenix, AZ, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM. It's a nostalgic event with soft rock hits, promising dancing and singing, with tickets available through Live Nation and other ticketing sites." (AI Overview) We absolutely love yacht rock. It is relaxing, and it goes so well with any atmosphere, whether sailing the seven seas on a vast ship, lounging in the sun on a nice, quiet beach, or chilling at a friendly backyard BBQ. For those unfamiliar with yacht rock, here is a good description: "Yacht rock is a smooth, soft rock genre from the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by high-quality production, jazzy R&B, soul influences, and breezy melodies, evoking a sophisticated lifestyle often associated with sailing. The term was coined in 2005 by a web series that humorously documented the era's music, featuring artists like The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Michael McDonald. It's known for polished instrumentation, clean vocals, and a blend of pop, funk, and smooth jazz, popularizing hits enjoyed on the radio and at upscale parties." (AI Overview) DJ Bueler turned the vinyl in the background before the show began. Basketball Jones hit the stage dressed in disco drab. They kicked off the night with heart-pumpin', bass- thumpin', foot-stompin' disco music that heat up the joint. They were followed by high-energy, zany Flashpants who donned red and white basketball uniforms. Their antics were hilarious, and risque at times, but their music was solid, and they rocked the house! Lastly, Yachtzilla graced the stage and audience wearing white Navy Captain uniforms, later blue shirts with white anchors. They blew the crowd away with their smooth grooves, high octane gyrations, musicianship, and great song selection. No offense, but they were middle-aged men, and they they killed it! Way to go, guys! What a spectacular show! It is so worth experiencing! The singing, music, graphics, light displays, and craziness, etc., were amazing! If you get the opportunity, take it! You'll enjoy the fun walk down Memory Lane! I must say, it certainly was not what I expected. It was a whole lot more! Not counting the stage and instrument changes, the concert lasted about three and a half hours. Again, thank you, Vet Tix, Live Nation, The Van Buren, Holiday Hangover Party with Yachtzilla, Flashpants, Basketball Jones, DJ Bueller, the Police and Security, promoters and coordinators, techs and stage hands, ticket personnel and ushers, cooks and food servers, bar tenders, your stupendous teams, and anyone I missed, for an amazing show! We, active duty military personnel, veterans, first responders, family members, and friends, are grateful for all you do for us, our communities, and this blessed nation. You truly are life savers! Sincerely, Chuck
Chuck, U.S. Air Force (Veteran)
1974 - 1978
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