| Description | Price |
| Three hours of your favorite yacht rock with full sound and lighting. | $750 (USD) |
| Each additional hour. | $250 (USD) |
| Stage Effects - Fog, confetti | $50 (USD) |
For more than four years, Simply Yacht Rock has been bringing audiences an unforgettable musical journey through the smooth sounds and timeless melodies of the 70s and 80s. Fronted by award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer Mark O'Dette, this one-of-a-kind show delivers the soundtrack to a generation with authenticity, charisma, and world-class musicianship.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Mark has spent over three decades entertaining audiences across the country, performing for thousands of music lovers and building a reputation as a captivating vocalist and engaging entertainer. His passion for great songs and genuine connection with audiences shines through every performance.
Simply Yacht Rock is more than just a concert. It's a celebration of the songs that defined an era. From the silky grooves of Bobby Caldwell, The Commodores, and Atlanta Rhythm Section to the soaring anthems of Toto, Ambrosia, and Bon Jovi, Mark delivers a carefully crafted setlist packed with familiar favorites, hidden gems, and irresistible sing-along moments. Every song is performed live with acoustic and electric guitar, backed by professionally produced tracks that create the rich sound and energy of a full band.
With his powerful tenor voice, natural stage presence, and quick wit, Mark transforms every venue into a laid-back musical escape where audiences can relax, reminisce, and sing along to the soundtrack of their lives. Whether you're reliving cherished memories or discovering these classics for the first time, Simply Yacht Rock delivers an evening filled with nostalgia, laughter, and exceptional music.
If melody, musicianship, and timeless songs are what you're craving, climb aboard and let Mark O'Dette take you on a smooth musical voyage through some of the greatest hits ever written. Welcome to Simply Yacht Rock, where every show feels like the perfect sunset cruise.
= areas covered (up to 150 miles)
= free travel (up to 50 miles)
99 Toto
After The Love Is Gone Earth, Wind and Fire
Amanda Boston
Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers
Babe Styx
Baby Come Back Player
Baker Street Gerry Rafferty
Best Of My Love Eagles
Big Log Robert Plant
Black Cow Steely Dan
Brandy Looking Glass
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You Four Seasons
Chevy Van Sammy Johns
Cool Night Paul Davis
Couldn't Get It Right Climax Blues Band
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
Dancin In The Moonlight King Harvest
Day After Day Badfinger
Deacon Blues Steely Dan
December 1963 (Oh What A Night) Franki Valli and the Four Seasons
Devil Woman Cliff Richard
Diamond Girl Seals and Crofts
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is Chicago
Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone) Glass Tiger
Dreams Fleetwood Mac
Drift Away Dobie Gray
Easy Commodores
Escape (Pina Colada Song) Rupert Holmes
Fallin In Love Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds
Fire and Rain James Taylor
FM Steely Dan
Give Me The Night George Benson
Go All The Way Raspberries
Have I Told You Rod Stewart
Hearts Marty Balin
Hello It's Me Todd Rundgren
Hold On Santana
How Long Ace
How Much I Feel Ambrosia
I Go Crazy Paul Davis
I Just Wanna Stop Gino Vanelli
I Love A Rainy Night Eddie Rabbitt
I Saw The Light Todd Rundgren
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You Alan Parsons Project
I'd Really Love to See You Tonight England Dan and John Ford Coley
I'll Be Around Spinners
I'll Be Over You Toto
I'll Have To Say I Love You In Song Jim Croce
If You Could Read My Mind Gordon Lightfoot
Imaginary Lover Atlanta Rhythm Section
Invisible Clay Aiken
Is This Love Whitesnake
It's Too Late To Turn Back Now Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose
Jackie Blue Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Josie Steely Dan
Just Remember I Love You Firefall
Keep on Loving You REO Speedwagon
Key Largo Bertie Higgins
Killing Me Softly Roberta Flack
Lady Little River Band
Laughter In The Rain Neil Sedaka
Let it Be Beatles
Lido Shuffle Boz Skaggs
Listen To The Music Doobie Brothers
Living Inside Myself Gino Vanelli
Lonesome Loser Little River Band
Love Is The Answer Utopia
Love On The Rocks Neil Diamond
Love Will Find A Way Pablo Cruise
Lowdown Boz Skaggs
Magic Pilot
Magnet and Steel Walter Egan
Maneater Hall and Oates
Make It With You Bread
Moonlight Feels Right Starbuck
My Love Paul McCartney
Nights Are Forever Without You England Dan and John Ford Coley
Reminiscing Little River Band
Rich Girl Hall and Oates
Right Down The line Gerry Rafferty
Right Here Waiting Richard Marx
Run To You Bryan Adams
Sailing Christopher Cross
Saturday In The Park Chicago
September Earth Wind And Fire
So Into You Atlanta Rhythm Section
Southern Cross Crosby, Stills and Nash
Spooky Atlanta Rhythm Section
Steal Away Robbie Dupree
Stuck In The Middle With You Stealers Wheel
Summer Breeze Seals and Croft
Swaying To The Music (Slow Dancing) Johnny Rivers
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
The Guitar Man Bread
The Things We Do For Love 10 CC
Thunder Island Jay Ferguson
Times Like These Foo Fighters
Tin Man America
Two Tickets To Paradise Eddie Money
Use Me Bill Withers
Waiting For A Girl Like You Foreigner
Wanted Dead Or Alive Bon Jovi
We're In This Love Together Al Jarreau
What You Won't Do For Love Bobby Caldwell
Wichita Lineman Glen Campbell
Wildfire Michael Martin Murphey
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
Year Of The Cat Al Stewart
You Can Do Magic America
You May Be Right Billy Joel
You're The Only Woman Ambrosia
10' x 10' stage with one 20 amp outlet. WiFi access.
Load in times, load in locations, stage/performance area, doors, volume considerations.
Yes, completely self contained.
Yes.
Biggest gig was at Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin Illinois with 26,000 attendees. Best venue hands down was the House of Blues in Chicago.
Festivals.
40 years in the music business. First live performance was at a club in Chicago when I was 17.
Artists all over the place. Beatles, Kiss, Judas Priest, Toto, Andreas Vollenweider. Best song of all time is Yesterday by the Beatles.
I have a 3.7 octave range.
All of them - it's how they're received which is why I do this!
Need a 90 minute window to set up. I can perform for up to 5 hours without a break.
Absolutely, and preferred.
No. My set is prearranged, but there's 130 songs to chose from.
Songs that bring back all of their favorite memories,
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Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Cruise
Christmas Party
1970s Music
1980s Music
Acoustic
Covers
Rock
Rock 'n' Roll
