Velvetones return to the CH 4 stage on Feb. 20
The GRF Weekend Dances return Saturday, Feb. 20, with the Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra playing in Clubhouse 4 from 6-9 p.m. Leisure World’s own professional big band plays swing and jazz standards, music for dreaming and dancing. The Velvetones play regularly on the first and third Sunday evenings. On Feb. 26, taking the Clubhouse 2 stage at 7 p.m. will be Abilene, LW’s No. 1 country rock band that’s been going strong for nearly 20 years. Last year, the group opened the Amphitheater season with a rockabilly show that drew nearly 2,000 fans and will play again this year by popular demand. Band leader Terry Otte shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer, while guitarist Rod Anderson, guitar synthesizer player Jim Long, bassist Mike Simpson and drummer Jim Greer round out the group. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Vinyl Rock will be back in Clubhouse 4 on March 12 at 7 p.m. The nine-piece Orange County-basedbandpassionately performs classic rock, Motown and pop tunes primarily from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s that’ll have LWers smiling, swinging and swaying. The group keeps the audience engaged, inviting everyone to participate in singalongs and mingling with them on the dance floor. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Vinyl Rock, whose perfomance is sponsored by Cabaret Entertainers.
At the GRF Weekend Dances, masks are not required for those who are vaccinated but are recommended for everyone. Table saving is not permitted, but people can bring their own snacks.
No announcements are permitted from the stage, except by the bands, and clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodian according to the instructions they have been given.
Everyone must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m. to allow adequate time for the custodian to tear down the setup and arrange everything for the following day.
The GRF asks that everyone sign in, either as a resident or guest, so it can judge the popularity of the bands.
