the crew 

Mike Whittaker

 KEYBOARDS, MUSICAL DIRECTOR

A native of Detroit, Mike Whittaker began playing piano at age four and added drums at age nine, earning recognition at regional, statewide, and national competitions. After touring professionally as a drummer, he joined the United States Navy Band in 1982 as a Piano/Keyboard Instrumentalist, where he performed and led a variety of ensembles during a distinguished 20-year military career.

Mike has performed for two U.S. Presidents, numerous high-ranking dignitaries, and audiences across the U.S. and 37 countries. As keyboardist and Musical Director for Yacht Rock and Soul, he brings the signature keyboards and lush harmonies that define the Yacht Rock sound—keeping every performance on course for an unforgettable musical voyage.

 Kevin Underwood

 Percussion and Vocals 

Kevin first charted the course for this band after playing with a variety of Motown/Classic Soul bands, including FunkeeStation and RocknSoul. 
The man who started this voyage... our Captain of Groove, Kevin Underwood!

Robert Joiner

Bass and Vocals

Give it up for our keeper of the groove!

 Andy Markowitz

Guitarist

Every great yacht needs a seasoned navigator. Ours just happens to operate with six strings instead of a compass.
When he's not cruising musical waters, Andy enjoys anchoring down with his favorite crew—his wife, daughters, and grandchildren.
Please welcome the man at the helm of the six-string seas... our First Mate of Melody, Andy Markowitz!

 Rich Scalzi

 Drummer

From silky shuffles to disco grooves, he's the engine room of this floating musical adventure. If the beat gets any smoother, we'll all need sunscreen.
Make some noise for the captain of the backbeat!

 Mike Martinez

Lead Singer

His voice can lift the room, raise the roof, and probably convince dolphins to sing backup.
Please welcome our incredible vocalist, Mike Martinez!