Friday, August 30, 2013

Naked Without Us



We’re excited to announce our participation with Naked Without Us at the newly renovated 12th & Porter Nashville. Naked Without Us is a fashion show featuring 8 local designers and boutiques, also performances by The Cold Stars, Blackfoot Gypsies, The Hollywood Kills, Strooly, and more. We encourage you to join us at this special event, as a portion of the ticket sales goes to help Carry On Records.

Carry On Records is a non-profit startup founded in Nashville, Tennessee, Music City, that aims to give those currently undergoing cancer treatment the opportunity to write and record their own music in a real recording studio.

Many clinical trials have shown the benefits of music therapy for short term pain, and some studies have even suggested that music may help decrease the overall intensity of a patient's discomfort during cancer treatments such as chemo therapy.

Carry On was established by four young people from Nashville, Tennessee with a common dream: To one day give people across the country who are battling cancer the opportunity to find comfort in the music they love, and to express themselves with the music they write.

There is no better place than Music City, USA to make a dream a reality. It will start here, and with your help it can begin now.

Starting a business is an expensive task, and starting a nonprofit is no different. While Carry On does their part to minimize overhead and  reduce the general expense associated with starting a nonprofit, they need your help to make Carry On Records a reality. 100% of your donation will go directly to bottom line expenses associated with Carry On Records.

Carry On Records seeks to raise $3,000 to assist in offsetting costs associated with this phase of a startup, including critical marketing material such as a website, promotional pieces for distribution to hospitals, doctors offices and clinics, and legal expenses.


It is our goal to host a Christmas benefit concert in December featuring Carry On Records artists and benefiting Carry On Records, so that we may continue to do what we love: help people fight cancer with music.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Message from Founders


Ahoy Mates,

First and foremost, we would like to recognize every official member for his or her outstanding support and dedication to The Yacht Club Movement in 2013. It is through your passion, voice, and progressive efforts that the guidelines and ideals that we hold so dear to our hearts will forever stand the tests of time. To all of our loyal fans and followers, it is through your love and admiration that motivates and inspires us all to continue pushing forward into 2013. Separated we are weak, but united we are strong. 

In response to the numerous requests we have received to either be involved on a higher level or to just simply help with the movement, we offer you this solution:  follow the guidelines we have set forth, talk about Yacht Club, excite others about Yacht Club, share your moments in Yacht Club, live your life as if there is no tomorrow, and, most importantly, be that positive influence for those around you. If you go can accomplish this, then you will forever be a part of the movement and the greatest story never told.

For those few extraordinary individuals who truly exemplify the standards and guidelines of the Yacht Club Company, we now invite you to come forth. Together we can expand our efforts into new territories through our exclusive Brand Ambassador Program. Those chosen will be privileged to:

• Recognition as an Official Yacht Club Company Brand Ambassador.

• Access & Input into The Yacht Club Creative Process.

• Special Wholesale & Discount Pricing Options.

• VIP Access to Select Yacht Club Events.

If you feel that you would be a great fit to our team, please submit a resume and cover letter to contact@theyachtclubco.com, or mail to:  TheYacht Club Company, LLC. 1013 Summit Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203.

We look forward to hearing from you soon and joining our movement towards the betterment of the world! Please be sure to follow us on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter to stay updated on news and limited releases. Together we can impact the world one person at a time, and for that we salute you.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Laura Reed

 To say that Laura Reed can sing is a major understatement.

One could probably attribute all kinds of reasons behind Laura’s incredible voice---one that has the uncanny ability to sound truly distinctive while simultaneously being reminiscent of artists such as Erykah Badu, Nelly Furtado, and the late Amy Winehouse.

Perhaps it’s because she was born in the Motherland (South Africa, to be exact) or that she grew up in the Southern hospitality of Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Or maybe it’s due to the influence of some of her greatest musical inspirations; including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill. It also might be because of just how willing she is to be artistically vulnerable, both on the stage and off, as she strives to both learn and teach about love and life. All the while evolving into the artistic force she’s destined to become---something that translates very clearly in her voice as well as her lyrics. The Yacht Club Company got the unique opportunity to not only create here merchandise but also learn more about her passion for music.

When asked, Laura always says that she makes Soul music. To Laura, soul music is more than just a genre, but also a source and destination. She strives to create honest, uplifting, and soulful music that is relatable, empowering, and vulnerable when it needs to be. She writes very personally and often writes songs filled with advice that she needs to hear. All of the elements of her music have to be complimented by a solid groove and dynamic arrangement. The music Laura creates is often referred to as a Soul/Pop hybrid, fusing elements of both, in what can be catchy, soulful, anthems.

Laura’s mission for her music has always been the same, spread healing, love, positivity, and empathy through music. She wants people to leave her shows and listen to her music and feel inspired; feeling part of something bigger than themselves and feel joy. Music is one of the best medicines, and can often put our lives into perspective in a single song. That is what she strives for. And for that we salute her!