LW’s favorite country band will take stage tonight

AMPHITHEATER 2022

TERRY OTTE & ABILENE

7:30 p.m. | July 7 Amphitheater Stage Admission: Free

LW favorite Terry Otte & Abilene will perform a concert of classic country and rockabilly tonight.

This is the band’s second Amphitheater appearance.

Last year, it kicked off the first season since the community’s emergence from a pandemic that canceled the 2020 show season.

Last week’s open-air concert at the 2,500-seat Leisure World Amphitheater drew a full house, and residents brought food and drink for pre-show picnicking and socializing. Many also ate grilled fare from Koffel’s, which will have a truck there tonight for pre-event dining.

Terry Otte & Abilene is Leisure World’s No. 1 country rockabilly band, going strong for almost 20 years. Terry Otte leads Abilene and is featured on vocals and guitar.

Otte shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer and members include guitarist Rod Anderson, guitar aynthesizer and pianist Jim Long; bassist Doug Decker and drummer Jim Greer.

Abilene concerts feature great rockabilly and classic country songs such as “Silver Wings,” “These Boots are Made for Walking” and “Tulsa Time.”

Masks are not required at this outdoor venue but are recommended.

Non-resident guests are welcome and must be accompanied by residents.

Minibus service is available before and after shows.

Abilene’s frontman Terry Otte plays the guitar and sings vocals.