Based in Toronto, Ontario, THE YACHT ROCK SHOW is the premier, professional Yacht Rock Tribute performing in Canada endeavouring to pay authentic homage to the talented, and popular artists from the smooth Rock era, reflected by their style, look and note-for-note performance of these iconic hits.
The Yacht Rock Show members are professional touring & studio musicians that, like their audiences—have an emotional connection to the Smooth Rock genre. This vibe runs through their DNA, influenced and inspired by the sound of a generation.
“AUTHENTIC 70s & 80s SMOOTH ROCK. LA STUDIO SOUND”
“Cruise with us on a nostalgic journey with faithful renditions of the iconic smooth rock sounds of the mid 70s & 80s that defined a generation. Experience an unforgettable musical voyage at this Yacht Rock party—with lush harmonies and smooth grooves, The Yacht Rock Show performs classic hits from artists that shaped the genre including: Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, Boz Skaggs, Steely Dan, Player, Little River Band, Ambrosia, Toto & Styx.”
BAND MEMBERS JR Hardy – Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
JR HARDY is a Canadian, multi-instrumentalist, performer and songwriter with a versatile vocal style ranging from soulful to modern pop & RnB. With deep roots in blues & funk, and soul and hip-hop influences, his music is described as “tasty, rhythm & soul to make people move.”
As a music artist in Niagara wine country JR’s performances celebrate the love of wine, food and music. With a colourful career, touring Internationally and creating and contributing to personal & collaborative studio projects, JR is passionate about creating and performing live. When not vibing for music lovers in his funky, rhythm & soul band he’s bringing Smooth Rock vibes to audiences as the front man for The Yacht Rock Show.
JR is driven to create musical memories and experiences for audiences that he connects with across North America.
Bruce Tournay – Keyboards, Piano & Vocals
Bruce has been impressing Canadian and International audiences with his effortless piano performance and powerful voice since 1998. Featured on Toronto’s City TV and showcased on radio, Bruce has been winning listeners locally and abroad in venues & theatres across Canada as well as entertaining guests of Carnival Cruise Lines where he has delighted audiences both in the piano bar and on the main stage.
Some of Bruce’s recent career highlights include performing at CFL Football’s 100th Grey Cup with Dave Rave, performing pre-show entertainment for a Tony Bennett concert, backing Tommy Ambrose, recording with Guido Basso and playing for the Just For Laughs Gala for 6 sold out shows at Toronto’s Historic Massey Hall behind Wayne Brady, Brad Garrett and Russell Peters.
Evan Hardy – Synthesizers & Vocals
Evan Hardy is Canadian singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and recording artist. Born and raised in Niagara, Canada, his music is original, cross-genre influenced by Rap, R&B, Soul & Musical Theatre.
Finding joy in expanding his knowledge of the language of music & theory and exploring different realms of the art, Evan is consistent with his output of new, creative content and takes every opportunity to continue to improve his craft on stage as a rising Indie Artist.
Steve Skingley – Bass & Vocals
Steve was the bassist for The Rik Emmett Band (Triumph) for 27 years up until Rik’s touring hiatus in 2019. Providing the low end tones for Canadian artists Suzie McNeil (Juno Award Winner, Canadian Idol Winner 2003, RockStar INXS 2005), Alannah Myles (Grammy and Juno Award Winner), Honeymoon Suite (Juno Award Winner) and other popular recording artists, Steve continues to perform in front of audiences across North America.
When not touring he runs SEA Music, his personal pro studio where he produces, engineers, and mixes music by rising Canadian music artists. Steve has been a featured performer with production credits on recordings for Rick Emmett’s “RESolution9” along with Alex Lifeson (Rush) and James Labrie (Dream Theatre), “Strung Out Troubadours”, (Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop), The Sean Cotton Band and other creative artists.
Kevin Birch – Drums & Vocals
Kevin is an experienced drummer and multi-instrumentalist with over two decades of professional experience in the Canadian music industry. His passion for rhythm led him to study music performance on drums at Humber College. Kevin later worked towards a degree in jazz piano from York University in Toronto, blending his percussive expertise with a nuanced understanding of melody and harmony.
Kevin has toured internationally and recorded with a diverse array of artists across a variety of genres, consistently demonstrating his versatility and professionalism on stage and in the studio.
Whether he’s performing live, directing a band, or in a recording session, Kevin’s dedication, skill, and passion for music have established him as a trusted and sought-after presence in the industry.
Kevin Vienneau – Guitars
Hailing from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Jazz Honours from St.FX University.
After relocating to Toronto in 1989 Kevin toured Canada with indie bands: The Hopping Penguins, Sara Craig, Wendy Lands.
As a professional musician, career highlights include guitarist position with The Temptations, The Drifters, The Supremes, The Inkspots & Martha and the Vandellas. He has also performed at the prestigious Montreal Jazz Festival in the ALCAN jazz band representing Atlantic Canada.
Since 2010 Kevin is first call guitar for Toronto’s top wedding & corporate bands and as a hired specialist for Toronto based classic era tribute bands.
