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‘Yacht Rock’ Anchors in Palm Springs

Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs to host DJ event dedicated to pop soft rock stars

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DJ Shaun Slaughter is one half of the team to commandeer "Rewind at the Pool: Yacht Rock Edition" at the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs on Sept. 25.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAUN SLAUGHTER ON FACEBOOK

Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will pay tribute to a segment of soft pop music when it hosts Rewind at the Pool: Yacht Rock Edition from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25.

A day of laid back grooves and nautical vibes features the ultimate captains in music, DJ Shaun Slaughter and DJ Paparazzi spinning yacht rock and soft rock tunes.
 
Yacht rock is a variation of popular soft rock that peaked between 1976 and 1984. Significant “Yacht Rockers” include Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Hall and Oates and Toto.

The two deejays will incorporate this yacht rock vibe into their sets. For those looking to get the Yacht Rock vibe started early, a specially procured playlist has been created by Hard Rock International’s director of music and marketing, Matthew Watts, and is available at: http://hrock.co/YachtRock
 
Guests and yacht rockers are encouraged to attend the event dressed in nautical, sailing and/or yacht-like attire. The bar will be serving up drink specials, including Piña coladas, lava flows, sea breezes and more. Cabanas and daybeds are also available for rent.
 
Tickets are $40 per person and will be available at the door on the day of the event.

Rewind at the Pool: Yacht Rock Edition, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, 150 S. Palm Canyon Drive, 760-325-9676; www.hrhpalmsprings.com