VOTE NOW for Cocoa Beach’s Saylor and the Captains Band To Perform At the 2025 Global Citizen Festival
By Space Coast Daily // May 28, 2025
VOTE NOW to send Saylor and the Captains from Cocoa Beach to perform LIVE at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, appear in Rolling Stone, and win $50,000!
Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of Cocoa Beach, Florida, Saylor and the Captains are a dynamic four-piece band blending the laid-back vibes of coastal living with the raw energy of rock and roll. Fronted by the powerhouse vocalist Saylor Werneth, whose voice ranges from soulful croons to electrifying highs, the band delivers a sound that’s as refreshing as an ocean breeze.
BREVARD COUNTY, COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Vote now for Saylor and The Captains band from Cocoa Beach to become America’s Next Top Hitmaker while supporting a great cause! Cast your daily vote below, or make even more of an impact when you vote by donation supporting Global Citizen in their mission to end extreme poverty now.
Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of Cocoa Beach, Florida, Saylor and the Captains are a dynamic four-piece band blending the laid-back vibes of coastal living with the raw energy of rock and roll.
Fronted by the powerhouse vocalist Saylor, whose voice ranges from soulful croons to electrifying highs, the band delivers a sound that’s as refreshing as an ocean breeze.
Backed by the rhythmic precision of Caleb on drums, the band’s heartbeat, and the groovy, melodic basslines of Nick, the foundation of their music is as solid as the sand beneath their feet. David, the band’s lead guitarist, adds a layer of fiery riffs and intricate solos that elevate their sound to new heights.
Together, they create a seamless fusion of covers and originals that pay homage to classic rock, modern indie, and everything in between. Whether they’re reimagining beloved hits or performing their own heartfelt originals, Saylor and the Captains bring a contagious energy to every stage.
Saylor and the Captains are young, rising stars reviving rock with raw talent, killer energy, and unstoppable classic cool.
Who or what is your musical inspiration?
“I’ve always been drawn to the soul of classic rock—bands like Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and Janis Joplin really lit that fire for me. But I also pull inspiration from modern storytellers like Florence and the machine and Amy Winehouse. I love music that makes you feel something real—gritty, honest, and timeless.”
How would performing at the Global Citizen Festival impact your career?
“Performing at the Global Citizen Festival would be life-changing—not just for the exposure, but for what it stands for. I’ve always believed music should have a purpose beyond entertainment. To share my voice on a stage that fights for equality, justice, and change—that would mean everything. It’s a chance to turn passion into impact, and that’s the dream.”
What would you do with $50,000?
“If we won the $50,000 grand prize, I’d pour it right back into the music. I’d invest in recording an album that truly captures my voice and message, take my band on tour to connect with people face-to-face, and support causes close to my heart—especially youth music programs. It’s not just about a career—it’s about using this gift to lift others up.”
• Top 20 (begins May 27th and ends June 5th) – Public voting will help
reduce each group to the top twenty (20) Competitors.
• Top 15 (begins June 5th and ends June 12th) – Public voting will help
reduce each group to the top fifteen (15) Competitors.
• Top 10 (begins June 12th and ends June 19th) – Public voting will
help reduce each group to the top ten (10) Competitors.
• Top 5 (begins June 19th and ends June 26th) – Public voting will help
reduce each group to the top five (5) Competitors.
• Group Finals (begin June 26th and end July 3rd) – Public voting will
help reduce total Competitors to one (1) preliminary winner in each
Group Finals group who will then advance to the Quarterfinals.
• Wildcard Round (begins July 4th and ends July 6th) – Those
Competitors who took second (2nd) place in their respective Group
Finals group will compete in a shortened round for a chance to advance
to the Quarterfinals. Votes will be reset, and public voting will
determine the top one (1) Competitor from each group who will then
advance to the Quarterfinals.
• Quarterfinals (begin July 7th and end July 17th) – The top
Competitors from each Group Finals/Wildcard Round group will be
divided into Quarterfinals groups. Votes will be reset, and public
voting will determine the top one (1) Quarterfinalist from each group
who will then advance to the Semifinals.
• Semifinals (begin July 18th and end July 24th) – The top Competitors
from each Quarterfinals group will be divided into Semifinals groups.
Votes will be reset, and public voting will determine the top one (1)
Semifinalist from each group who will then advance to the Finals.
• Finals (begin July 25th and end July 31st) – Votes will be reset, and
public voting will determine which Finalist will be the winner of the
2025 America’s Next Top Hitmaker Competition (the “Grand Prize
Winner(s)”). Grand Prize Winner(s) will be announced on or before
August 15th, 2025.
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