Yacht Rock Revue coming to Engel

Yacht Rock Revue, known as the “Great Show on Surf,” will be joined by uber-showman Jason D. Williams on April 22 at Engel Stadium as part of the fifth annual American Dream Concert.

The show raises money for the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Business

The Atlanta-based Yacht Rock Revue is beloved as the finest tribute ever to 1970s light rock, according to the band’s website. They do spot-on renditions of Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan and the “rest of the Time-Life Infomercial Catalog,” and have performed across the United States.

Williams credits influences such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Moon Mullican, Memphis Slim and Al Jolson for helping to develop his vast repertoire and seemingly endless energy.

“I’ve always welcomed the comparisons; my influences were some of the greatest entertainers ever to be seen,” he has been quoted as saying.

The American Dream Concert supports veterans and directly benefits the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program, which is one of only four programs in the country to provide veterans the opportunity to translate their military knowledge and training into entrepreneurial skills.

Through online education and boot camp-style classes, veterans develop practical professional capabilities as they prepare to launch or grow their own businesses, according to the university. Learn more at www. utc.edu/vep.

The program to honor all military will begin at 5:45 p.m., with Jason D. Williams opening at 6 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at participating Harry T’s locations for $20 and online at www. riverbendfestival.com.