YARP (Yacht Rock Party)

About the Band Backwater Blues Band is a San Diego band established in 1996. Its repertoire spans rock and blues, soul blues, funk, R&B, classic-rock blues, original music and some outlaw country. Music and Live Show The group performs as a full live band and regularly works the Southern California event and venue circuit. Its official show history includes North County dates in Oceanside and San Elijo Hills, and the Vista Strawberry Festival documents a Vista appearance. Events and Booking Backwater Blues Band advertises bookings for music festivals, private parties, wineries, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, weddings, street events and rolling-trailer-stage concerts. Its official contact page includes a booking-event form and public phone number. Photo credit: Marilyn Stringer (third gallery image).

About the Band Clearly Dirty is a San Diego blues-rock band built around soulful vocals, guitar and keyboard leads, and a groove-focused rhythm section. Its official schedule documents multiple Vista performances at Aztec Brewing Company and Inzane Brewing, plus a San Marcos date at The Cow Shed. Music and Live Show The band mixes original blues-rock material with an energetic full-band stage show. Its official music catalog includes songs such as Age Is Just a Number, Caution Meet the Wind, Goodbye and Stay With Me. Events and Booking Clearly Dirty advertises live music for concerts, festivals, corporate events, restaurants, bars, house parties and special occasions. The official booking page accepts event inquiries and lists a public booking phone number.

About the Band Coffee On The Moon Band is a North San Diego County quartet featuring Len Guerzon, Vicky Jans, Don Wenskay and Dean Pauley. The group combines lead vocals and harmonies with alto and soprano saxophone, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Music and Live Show The band's repertoire blends jazz, R&B and rock. Its official biography cites material associated with Motown, the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison, Bill Withers and Amy Winehouse, along with original songs. North County and Booking The official schedule documents appearances in Vista and San Marcos. Coffee On The Moon Band advertises performances for private parties, wineries, breweries, festivals, restaurants, coffee houses and theaters. Booking requests can be sent through the official form or public phone number.

About the Band Cover Lover is a San Diego-area five-piece cover band with dual lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. The group advertises performances in San Diego, Carlsbad, Vista and communities throughout North County. Music and Live Show The set mixes current hits and throwbacks across pop, rock, R&B, disco, country and Latin music. The band's official materials present the show as a dance-focused live experience built for a broad event audience. Events and Booking Cover Lover advertises club dates, weddings and corporate events across North County and greater San Diego. Direct inquiries can be sent through the booking section of the official website.

About the Band Daring Greatly brings together Canadian roots, Southern California connections and a rock sound built around vocal harmonies. Originally formed in Calgary, the five-piece now combines acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. Its North County connections include documented appearances at Belly Up in Solana Beach. The Music and Sound Brothers Patrick and Liam Croome sing alongside drummer Brayden Tario, with Jeff Starkey on electric guitar and Brendan Cutrer on bass. The band's arrangements give those voices room above piano, organ and a full rhythm section. Live performances can expand into solos and improvised passages. Original releases include “August Nights” and “Nowhere to Run.” The catalog also includes a 2026 recording of David Bowie's “Space Oddity,” offering another way to hear the group's approach. Book the Band Daring Greatly accepts inquiries for festivals, ticketed concerts, weddings, private events and selected special events. Sets can include originals, covers or both. Photo: Daring Greatly / official website.

About the Band Dirt 2 Dust is a North County San Diego country-rock and variety cover band. The group presents itself as available for events of different sizes, with an official performance photo documenting a local appearance at Amalfi Marina Bar. The Music and Sound The band centers its sound on country rock while mixing in a broader range of familiar cover material. Its live setup is built for an energetic full-band performance. Dirt 2 Dust advertises bookings for events of different sizes. Event date, venue and performance details provide a practical starting point for an inquiry. Photo: Dirt 2 Dust / official website.

About the Band Dorian Tide is a San Diego-based reggae band formed in 2024. Its official site features a live performance recorded at Wildcat Studios in Escondido, a documented North County connection. The band advertises travel from San Diego for events; the Escondido recording is not presented as evidence of a current Vista or San Marcos booking. Music and Live Show The group plays its own modern California reggae. Its debut album, Above The Clouds, was released in January 2026. The band performs as a full live act and says it brings its own sound system, microphones, lights and drum kit. Events and Booking Dorian Tide offers music for venues, wineries, breweries, weddings, festivals, corporate events and private parties. Its direct booking form gathers the event date, venue, audience size and other setup details so the band can respond with a tailored quote. Main photo: Kate Armenta / Dorian Tide official website.

About the Band Ho'okani is a San Diego-based island-music group connected with San Diego Hula Academy in San Marcos. Its official page identifies Justin Pohaku Murphy and Sonny Portacio and describes the act as a trio with more than 25 years of combined performance experience. Music and Live Show The repertoire includes classic and contemporary Hawaiian music alongside pop, rock, jazz, beach music and reggae. Depending on the event, the band may also appear with hula and Tahitian dancers. Events and Booking Ho'okani advertises event performances in Southern California. Booking and media inquiries are accepted through the official San Diego Hula Academy page and its public phone number.