Weekend Night Dances in February
The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing Big Band Swing and jazz standards— music for dreaming and dancing. They are back in action on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4 and again on Feb. 19. The Velvetones play regularly at LW Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings.
Vinyl Rock will play on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 this month only instead of Clubhouse 4. The Orange County-based band consists of nine members who passionately perform classic rock, Motown, and pop tunes primarily from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. The band keeps the audience engaged, inviting them to participate in sing-alongs and by mingling with them on the dance floor. They’ll have everyone smiling, singing, swinging and swaying to the songs they grew up listening to and easily recognize. Vinyl Rock is sponsored by Cabaret Entertainers. The doors open at 6:30.
Saturday, Feb. 25, Abilene returns to Clubhouse 2 at 7 p.m. Abilene is Seal Beach Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band going strong for 20 years. Terry Otte leads Abilene and shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer. Guitarist, Rod Anderson; bassist Doug Decker and drummer, Jim Greer, round out the group. Doors open at 6:30 and the music goes till 9.
• No table saving. You may bring your own snacks.
• Attendees must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m. to permit adequate time for the custodian to tear down the setup and arrange the setup for the following day (except New Year’s Eve).
• No announcements are permitted from the stage, except by the bands.
• Clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodian according to the instructions they have been given.
• Be sure to sign in, either as a resident or guest, in the proper spot. This is the only way GRF can judge the popularity of your favorite bands.
—Kathy Thayer
Vinyl Rock will play Saturday, Feb. 11, in Clubhouse 2.
