It’s that time of year when Brentwood’s Crockett Park becomes the weekend destination for music lovers looking for a nostalgic blast from the past. According to a recent post by Brentwood’s official news, the Brentwood Summer Concert Series is set to open with Monsters of Yacht, a band that promises to deliver a strong dose of the soft rock ‘Yacht Rock’ genre on June 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. These are the vibes known to transport listeners to an easier, breezier time dominated by the smooth sounds of Christopher Cross and Hall & Oates.
Get ready to not take those smooth melodies as “Monsters of Yacht” plans to fully embody the spirit of Yacht Rock. In the words of Fred Armisen, from the 2024 film “Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary,” “The singers all seem to be saying, ‘Hey, it’s going to be OK,'” suggesting a laid-back escapism that’s perfect for a summer night. This specific comforting message echoes through the songs that will likely fill the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in a way meant to make sure everyone knows that everything is, indeed, going to be just fine…