Thursday, September 28, 2023

Beach Life Ranch, Stagecoach on the Beach.


By Laura Medina  



Brad Paisley, Chris Isaak, and Brett Landin all quoted having the fresh ocean breeze sure feels good. Feeling that good, brings out the best.

Chris Isaak mentioned, he’s been to a lot of outdoor concert festivals; and this one has the best weather, right on the beach, on a sunny day with the ocean breeze. A good day for a concert festival.



Hence, “Beach Life” but this time, it’s Beach Life Ranch, as it’s Country-Western, Southern Rock or Country Rock and Pop, dashed with Classic Rock from the Doobie Brothers.

That’s what differentiates Beach Life and Beach Life Ranch Festivals from numerous music festivals. Other than the beach location and climate, Beach Life tosses in some Classic Rock to appeal to the local Baby Boomer residents while introducing them while appealing to music festival Gen-Xers, Millennials, and Zoomers, to current and rising hot talents. A rainbow of rock as pop on the beach.

Beach Life Ranch also shines a new light on country stars. Audience loved Brad Paisley’s Nashville humor mocking Hollywood celebrity culture. Yet at the same time, Brad surprised them when he rocked Prince’s “Purple Rain.”  It’s Country busting stereotypes as they accept others, flaws, imperfections and just plain living.



Shooter Jennings' set was actually him showcasing his clients that he produced.



Who would have known he produced White Buffalo. White Buffalo’s lead singer cover Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind.”




The Doobie Brothers was like classic Coke. Their set was full of classic rock hits that set the mold. They never failed. This is why they celebrated their 50th anniversary at Beach Life Ramch Festival.

Keep your eyes and ears out for rising country-pop singer, Brett Landin.



There’s no need to ask Brett, who’s her favorite and who’s her influence. She said, right here at Beach Life Ranch Festival, she’s so excited that she’ll get to see her idols, before and after her set, Wyonna Judd, Midland, and Brad Paisley. Starry-eyed, she can’t believed, pinching herself, she’s performing on the same grounds as her idols.

Speaking of idols, Wyonna Judd lovingly told her fans that they are her family. She also told the audience that she's also a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll.  She proved that she rocks when she ended her set, covering Led Zepplin’s “Rock and Roll.”



Beach Life Ranch knows where it is on the pecking order of music festival and uses that to its advantage in giving rising star a spotlight and a decent platform or stage to shine, as in British guitarist and "Elvis" star, Yola.


As a Brit, Yola covered Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" on her first album.  Elton heard her covering it then congratulated her then encouraged her.  Fellow Brits honoring and supporting each other.


Good musicianship is the heart of the Beach Life Ranch Festival, as such Friday night headliner, Jack Johnson joining The Avett Brothers performing before his headlining finale set.

Beach Life Ranch will rock you with surprises.



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