Finally, a tribute to “Yacht Rock”!
This under-appreciated corner of the music universe — the easy-going rock of the 1970s and ’80s — will anchor for a tribute show and karaoke night at the Bell House on Friday, Feb. 27.
Before the off-key crooning starts, comic J.D. Ryznar will show episodes from his seminal video series, “Yacht Rock,” which goes behind the Muzak.
Ryznar plays Doobie Brothers star Michael McDonald in the sketches, despite looking nothing like the blue-eyed king of soul.
And that’s all right with the real McDonald, who said the “hilarious” series is “uncannily” accurate. It also caught the attention of actor Jason Lee, who makes a guest appearance as Kevin Bacon and tricks “Loggins” into writing the theme for “Footloose.”
After the screening, would-be singers can belt out tracks like “What a Fool Believes” or “I’m Alright.”
But whatever you do, don’t ask for Jimmy Buffett.
“Yacht rock is like champagne — and he’s like toilet water,” said Ryznar.
“Yacht Rock” at the Bell House [149 Seventh St., between Second and Third avenues in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], Feb. 27 at 10 pm, $10. For tickets, www.thebellhouseny.com.
