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Live Review: Kenny Loggins @ Wolf Trap — 6/15/23

In the admittedly very humorous 2000s Channel 101 series “Yacht Rock,” a fictitious Kenny Loggins serves as the protagonist as the navigates a career of creating remarkable tunes in the genres of folk, soul, and country pop.

A managerial character loosely inspired by Tommy Mottola schemes to get Loggins under his thumb to write hit Hollywood soundtrack themes, declaring him to be “a hit machine with the heart of a rock-and-roller.”

Elements of all of this surfaced in the background during Kenny’s recent sold-out two-night stand at Wolf Trap, where much of the audience turned up in soft captain’s hats in homage to the “yacht rock” phenomenon and Kenny engaged a talented cover act collective called the Yacht Rock Revue to open the show. Most remarkably, the Loggins show, billed as his farewell tour, was a massive guitar attack that did indeed reveal the heart of a rock-and-roller.

At Wolf Trap on June 15, the second of two nights, Kenny briefly acknowledged the sea of yachting caps during his remarks, when in between songs he shared stories of getting started in Hollywood, working with soul singer Michael McDonald, and becoming a father to five children over the years.

The tales of fatherhood lent themselves to the show’s midpoint, where Loggins explained the evolution of “Return to Pooh Corner,” and how he strove to create an album that both children and adults would enjoy. And the show was dominated by Loggins’ credits with McDonald, including “This Is It,” the breakup song that lends its name to Kenny’s farewell tour.

Watch the official music video for “This Is It” by Kenny Loggins on YouTube:

Loggins and McDonald also co-wrote “Heart to Heart” and “What a Fool Believes” — additional songs that appeared early in the setlist. Kenny recalled collaborating before ever even meeting McDonald in person: As he drove up to McDonald’s home, he heard him working on “What a Fool Believes” from outside the home and started filling in a melody before he introduced himself.

Kenny Loggins began his career as part of the prolific duo Loggins and Messina, and Kenny nodded to that time with the heartwarming and memorable “Danny’s Song.” And Loggins sealed his fate as a forever part of the American pop culture landscape with a string of hard rocking ’80s soundtrack hits. The 75-year-old singer-songwriter performed three of the most indelible of those hits as his first encore at Wolf Trap: “I’m Alright” from Caddy Shack, “Danger Zone” from Top Gun, and “Footloose” from the movie of the same name.

Watch the official music video for “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins on YouTube:

As mentioned previously, the concert was a true guitar show, and of course, nowhere was this more true than during the march of the movie soundtrack hits. The entire Loggins band was extraordinary but two members really leaped out — Scott Bernard with his flowing hair and guitar god licks kept everyone entertained from stage right and Rick Cowling often centered the show with his gregarious demeanor and impressive musicality. Rick impressed further by holding his own as a fair Michael McDonald substitute in vocal parts that called for McDonald’s famous soulful baritone.

Loggins himself was naturally terrific. He was spry, eloquent, and sharp as a tack. Every move he made was honed by 50 years of stagecraft and performance, and he was an indisputable master of the song.

The “Yacht Rock” farce may have played fast and loose with some facts, but one thing it surely got right: You need some Kenny Loggins in your life.

Catch Kenny Loggins live on the This Is It — His Final Tour with USA dates through November.

Here are some photos of Kenny Loggins performing at Wolf Trap on June 15, 2023. All pictures by Mickey McCarter.

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• Summer Breeze ( Seals & Crofts  cover) Play Video
• What a Fool Believes ( Kenny Loggins  cover) Play Video
• Somebody's Baby ( Jackson Browne  cover) Play Video
• Steal Away ( Robbie Dupree  cover) Play Video
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• Biggest Part of Me ( Ambrosia  cover) Play Video
• Lady ( Little River Band  cover) Play Video
• Love the One You're With ( Stephen Stills  cover) Play Video
• Bad Tequila Play Video
• Reelin' in the Years ( Steely Dan  cover) Play Video
• The Heart of Rock & Roll ( Huey Lewis and the News  cover) Play Video
• Africa ( Toto  cover) Play Video
• You Can Call Me Al ( Paul Simon  cover) Play Video

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• Africa by Toto
• Biggest Part of Me by Ambrosia
• Lady by Little River Band
• Late in the Evening by Paul Simon
• Lido Shuffle by Boz Scaggs
• Love the One You're With by Stephen Stills
• Maneater by Daryl Hall & John Oates
• My Old School by Steely Dan
• Reelin' in the Years by Steely Dan
• Sailing by Christopher Cross
• Sister Golden Hair by America
• Somebody's Baby by Jackson Browne
• Steal Away by Robbie Dupree
• Still the One by Orleans
• Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts
• The Heart of Rock & Roll by Huey Lewis and the News
• What a Fool Believes by Kenny Loggins
• You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon
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Yacht Rock Revue

10 jul 8:00 pm Yacht Rock Revue 8:00 pm 1551 Trap Rd. Event Organized By: Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Event Type : Music

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Break out your sunglasses at night! Yacht Rock Revue returns to Wolf Trap with a signature set of ’70s and ’80s soft rock hits sure to be an “unabashedly joyous

Break out your sunglasses at night! Yacht Rock Revue returns to Wolf Trap with a signature set of ’70s and ’80s soft rock hits sure to be an “unabashedly joyous affair” ( Entertainment Weekly ).

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Music returns to Wolf Trap, for a 50th anniversary season

Finding the hottest show in town on July 1, 1971, required a trek out of the District and into the woods. We’re talking deep into the woods, at a national park turned performing arts enclave in Vienna where pianist Van Cliburn and the National Symphony Orchestra played the Filene Center’s grand opening show at Wolf Trap .

“People weren’t sure what to make of [Wolf Trap],” says Anthony Rudel, whose father, esteemed orchestra conductor Julius Rudel, led the NSO’s performance that night. “Only people who lived out in that area knew the area. But other than that, it was the road to Dulles Airport.”

That 1971 concert was also a defining moment for Rudel’s father, who was Wolf Trap’s first music director.

“He was the immigrant from Austria who came from nothing in 1938,” says Rudel, who is the general manager of music at WCRB in Boston. “This Austrian immigrant is now opening up the national concert hall in the park, Wolf Trap, and then, three months later, is opening up the Kennedy Center.”

Summer strikes a familiar note as music returns to Wolf Trap, Tanglewood and other outdoor venues

Wolf Trap’s beginnings tie back to philanthropist Catherine Filene Shouse, who in 1966 donated money and the land that would become Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts to the National Park Service. She had a fondness for music, specifically opera, which still has a visible presence at Wolf Trap through several programs and initiatives. But over the years, Wolf Trap has played host to virtually every type of performer on the planet.

Wolf Trap “is a national park, it literally belongs to all Americans,” says Arvind Manocha, president and CEO of Wolf Trap. “That is what we think about all the time, that everybody should feel like there’s something that happens at Wolf Trap that speaks to them, that appeals to them, that reflects them.”

That means, in a span of a week, you could see Train , Harry Connick Jr. and Yacht Rock Revue play at the Filene Center. And that’s not an exaggeration — it’s the actual schedule for late August. As Wolf Trap approaches its 50th anniversary, here are five fast facts about the sprawling 117-acre park’s history.

Wolf Trap holds the unique distinction as the only national park in the United States solely devoted to the arts. “I tell people that you can come to Wolf Trap, go hiking for two hours, have a beautiful picnic, and then go see a show,” Manocha says. Wolf Trap’s nonprofit foundation manages the programming, while the National Park Service maintains the park’s lush grounds. One way to explore the area is through Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid’s “ Soundwalk ,” a public art project that involves hikers using a GPS-enabled app that triggers music specifically tailored for certain locations around the park.

At Wolf Trap, this walk in the woods comes with its own soundtrack

The Filene Center has caught on fire — twice. The first one caused partial damage just before its opening in 1971, and another in 1982 completely destroyed the venue . According to Mary Knowles, daughter of one of the original Filene Center architects Edward Knowles, musicians who played at the wood-clad venue in the early days raved about the acoustics. “My father said musicians described how the entire theater resonated like an instrument,” she says. “I think the wood related to its surroundings, but it was actually part of why the acoustics were so good. Also, the dancers really appreciated the softness and the spring of the wooden stage floor.” The original Filene Center was constructed from Oregon red cedar, while the current structure is made from Douglas fir and southern yellow pine.

The National Symphony Orchestra has held a summer residency at Wolf Trap for the past 50 years. The NSO is one of Wolf Trap’s mainstay performers, and has reached out to new fans with its summer programming, such as its 2015 “ Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions ” show where the orchestra played music from Pokémon video games, and its live soundtracking of popular films including “Back to the Future” and “Jurassic Park.” The NSO also frequently partners with outside collaborators for shows: Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo (July 1), Broadway veteran Norm Lewis (July 30-31) and soprano Renée Fleming (Aug. 6) are among the stars slated to perform with the orchestra this summer.

Opera is intricately woven in Wolf Trap’s DNA. Since its beginnings, Wolf Trap has been a major hub for opera in the United States, offering numerous initiatives including the Studio Artists program, which provides training to up-and-coming musicians. As a participant in the program over the past year, New Orleans mezzo-soprano Emily Treigle got to live out a family legacy. “Last year, we all had a number of opera scenes that we were able to perform in, which was super incredible,” she says. “I was in a scene from Robert Ward’s ‘The Crucible,’ which was funny because that’s actually an opera that my grandfather was in the world premiere of.” Treigle’s family ties run deep: Her grandfather sang in the inaugural show at the Filene Center in 1971 and her mother was also a part of a Wolf Trap opera training program in the ’80s.

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Lyle Lovett, Judy Collins and Mary Chapin Carpenter have played the venue more than 20 times. Those three artists are some of the acts that have performed the most at Wolf Trap. Others that played at the park frequently include John Prine (19 times), Emmylou Harris (19), the Beach Boys (18), Tony Bennett (18) and Bonnie Raitt (18). The Indigo Girls return to Wolf Trap on Sept. 22 for their 19th appearance, in concert with Ani DiFranco.

What to see at Wolf Trap this summer

Wolf Trap’s summer schedule looks similar to how it did in pre-pandemic times, with featured headliners running the gamut of musical styles. But one notable difference is the venue’s covid-19 policies: Through the end of July, the Filene Center will seat guests in socially distanced “pods,” including on the lawn, before returning to full capacity in August.

Fifty Years Together: A Celebration of Wolf Trap , July 1

Wolf Trap has invited the National Symphony Orchestra to perform at its 50th anniversary celebration, bringing things full circle. The orchestra will be joined by other decorated performers including Cynthia Erivo and pianist Joyce Yang. 8 p.m. $47.

Big Tony and Trouble Funk , July 18

There isn’t a more perfect soundtrack to celebrate the end of pandemic restrictions than the buoyant sounds of go-go. D.C. luminaries Big Tony and Trouble Funk will light up the park with special guests (and local music legends in their own right) Sugar Bear and DJ Kool. 8 p.m. $22.

Lindsey Stirling , Aug. 5

Stirling brings her boundless violin sound and high-energy dance moves to Wolf Trap to promote her latest album, “Artemis,” which was released shortly before the pandemic in September 2019. 8 p.m. $37.

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes , Aug. 11

Pink Martini is a multilingual band that can perform songs in more than 25 languages. The group bills itself as a “little orchestra” that crosses numerous styles and genres including jazz, pop and Latin. 8 p.m. $37.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit , Sept. 14

Jason Isbell released his seventh album, “ Reunions ,” near the start of the pandemic, so it’s only now that the world gets to hear the poignant Americana offerings in a live setting. You’ll also want to get there early to see opening act Waxahatchee, whose recent release, the sunny Americana record “ Saint Cloud ,” pivots from her lo-fi catalogue. 7:30 p.m. $47.

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Wolf trap foundation for the performing arts announces first full capacity performances for august and september as part of 50th anniversary season.

Newly Announced Shows Include:

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Waxahatchee; Harry Connick Jr.;

Indigo Girls with Ani DiFranco; Train with Vertical Horizon; Straight No Chaser; Lindsey Stirling; Pink Martini featuring China Forbes; Renée Fleming with the National Symphony Orchestra; and Yacht Rock Revue

Tickets for New Summer 2021 Full Capacity Shows at Wolf Trap Go On Sale Friday, June 18 at 10:00 A.M.

WHAT: On June 15, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the first in a series of new live summer music performances to take place at the Filene Center, adding to the previously announced celebrations surrounding Wolf Trap’s 50 th Anniversary Season. Following all local, state and federal government health guidelines, all August and September shows will welcome audiences at full capacity.

Newly announced shows include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Waxahatchee ; Harry Connick Jr. ; Indigo Girls with Ani DiFranco ; Train with Vertical Horizon ; Straight No Chaser ; Lindsey Stirling ; Pink Martini featuring China Forbes; Renée Fleming with the National Symphony Orchestra; and Yacht Rock Revue .

Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale Friday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m.at wolftrap.org , the official source for purchasing Wolf Trap performance tickets. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wolftrap.org or by calling (703) 255-1868. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center Box Office will not be open for walk-up ticket sales.

Newly announced full capacity shows for August and September on Wolf Trap’s 50 th Anniversary Season lineup include:

August 2021

August 4 – Straight No Chaser

August 5 – Lindsey Stirling with special guest Kiesza

August 6 – Renée Fleming with National Symphony Orchestra, Patrick Summers (conductor)

August 11 – Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

August 19 – Train with special guest Vertical Horizon

August 20 – Harry Connick Jr. and his Band

August 22 – Yacht Rock Revue

September 2021

September 14 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with special guest Waxahatchee

September 22 – Indigo Girls with Ani DiFranco

Tickets for previously announced reduced-capacity June and July performances at Wolf Trap on sale now and include:

June 18 – Wolf Trap Opera: Bologne “The Anonymous Lover” in Concert with National Symphony Orchestra, Geoffrey McDonald (conductor)

June 24 – Thank You Community Concert with National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic , Marin Alsop (conductor), and Madeline Adkins (violin) (invitation only) June 25 – Thank You Community Concert with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band – Free Country June 26 - Thank You Community Concert with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band – Big Band June 27 - Thank You Community Concert with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band –   “Celebrating 50 Years at Wolf Trap ”

July 1 – Fifty Years Together: A Celebration of Wolf Trap with National Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta (conductor), Cynthia Erivo (vocalist), Christine Goerke (soprano), Joyce Yang (piano)

July 2 + 3 – Wolf Trap Opera: Sondheim “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet” in Concert with National Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Kalb (conductor)

July 7 – Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) July 8 + 9 – Beethoven and Bologne with National Symphony Orchestra, Jonathon Heyward (conductor), Francesco Dego (violin)

July 10 – Aria Jukebox, The Audience Gets to Choose! ( streaming online beginning July 10)

July 10 + 11 – Max Weinberg’s Jukebox

July 16 – Wolf Trap Opera: Viardot “Cinderella” (“Cendrillon”) | Holst “Savitri” in Concert , Wolf Trap Orchestra, Kelly Kuo (conductor)

July 17 – Preservation Hall Jazz Band

July 18 – Big Tony and Trouble Funk with Special Guest Sugar Bear, The Legendary DJ Kool

July 20 – Inez Barlatier “Ayiti: Stories and Songs from Haiti” – Children’s Performance

July 21 – Oran Etkin: Timbalooloo “Finding Friends Far From Home” – Children’s Performance

July 21 + 22 – An Evening with Amos Lee July 23 – Wolf Trap Opera: “STARias: Opera’s Most Powerful Moments” with National Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Allen (conductor), Tamara Wilson (soprano), Michelle DeYoung (mezzo-soprano), Paul Groves (tenor), Ryan Speedo Green (bass-baritone), Raymond Aceto (bass) and more

July 24 – Dan + Claudia Zanes with Friends “New Beginnings” – Children’s Performance

July 24 + 25 – Chris Thile

July 27 – Joanie Leeds “All the Ladies” – Children’s Performance

July 28 – Elena Moon Park and Friends – Children’s Performance

July 28 – Aoife O’Donovan with members of The Knights

July 29 – The War and Treaty

July 30 + 31 – Norm Lewis with National Symphony Orchestra

July 31 – Maryland Youth Ballet “Snow White” – Children’s Performance

Safety Guidelines

Wolf Trap will follow all local, state, and federal government and health guidelines in order to welcome the public back to the Park for live performances as safely as possible. Health and safety guidelines are subject to updates and change. Please check Wolf Trap’s 2021 Health and Safety Policies and Guidelines for the most current and up-to-date information.

Ticketing and On-Sale Information

• Online at wolftrap.org
• By phone at 877.WOLFTRAP
• Ticket prices vary by performance and location (tickets for June and July performance will be sold in pods), and are subject to change. See individual performance listings online at Wolf Trap’s website calendar .
• Wolf Trap members have access to exclusive presales and may purchase tickets in advance of the general public. Memberships start at $50 and are tax-deductible less the value of goods and services provided. For more information, visit wolftrap.org/membership .
• Additional information, amenities, and protocols will be posted to the Wolf Trap website as information becomes available.

WHEN and WHERE: Tickets for the newly announced performances of Wolf Trap’s Summer 2021 season go on sale to the public on Friday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. www.wolftrap.org is the official source for purchasing tickets for performances at Wolf Trap. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wolftrap.org or by calling (703) 255-1868. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center Box Office will not be open for walk-up ticket sales.

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Special thanks to

Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, Wolf Trap 2021 Season Underwriters

The PNC Foundation, Premier Sponsor, 2021 Summer Season

The Boeing Company, Major Sponsor, Boeing Salutes Series

About Wolf Trap

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, produces and presents a full range of performance and education programs in the Greater Washington area, as well as nationally. Wolf Trap features three performance venues: the outdoor Filene Center and Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, both located at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, and The Barns at Wolf Trap, located down the road from the national park and adjacent to the Center for Education at Wolf Trap. The 7,028-seat Filene Center is operated in partnership with the National Park Service and annually showcases an extensive array of diverse artists, ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to classical music, dance, and theatre, as well as multimedia presentations, from May through September. The Barns at Wolf Trap is operated by Wolf Trap Foundation year-round, and during the summer months is home to the Grammy-nominated Wolf Trap Opera, one of America’s outstanding professional training programs for early career opera singers. Wolf Trap’s education programs include the nationally acclaimed Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, a diverse array of arts education classes, grants, and a nationally recognized internship program.

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Contact (not for publication) : Erick Hoffman, Director, Communications O) 703.255.1917, C) 541.731.4666 or [email protected]