Velvetones, Vinyl Rock, Abilene to play
WEEKEND NIGHT DANCES
The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra, Leisure World’s own professional big band, plays swing and jazz standards on Sunday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Under the direction of Jeff Plum, the band performs music for dreaming and dancing, a combination of reeds, brass and rhythm that defined popular American music for more than three decades and still pervades the public consciousness.
They authentically re-create the style, musicality and essence of a bygone music, peppering their repertoire with contemporary pop hits to appeal to a broader audience. Whether it be a well-known standard, contemporary jazz showcase, sentimental vocal ballad or a hard-swinging brass feature, the Velvetones provides a complete package of musical entertainment. The band will also play May 15. Vinyl Rock will take the Clubhouse 4 stage on May 7 at 7 p.m. The nine-piece Orange County-based band passionately performs classic rock, Motown and pop tunes primarily from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Sponsored by Cabaret Entertainers, the band keeps the audience engaged by inviting them to participate in sing-alongs and mingling on the dance floor. They’ll have everyone smiling, singing, swinging and swaying to the songs they grew up listening to and easily recognize. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. On May 28, LW’s No. 1 country rock band, Abilene, will return to Clubhouse 2 at 7 p.m. For nearly 20 years, Terry Otte has led the band, which last year opened the Amphitheater season with a rockabilly show that drew nearly 2,000 fans. He shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer; guitarist Rod Anderson, guitar synthesizer player and pianist Jim Long, bassist Doug Decker, and drummer Jim Greer round out the group. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Masks are no longer required regardless of vaccination status but are strongly recommended. There is no table saving allowed, but everyone may bring their own snacks. The GRF asks everyone to sign in, either as a resident or guest.
Attendees 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 the room for the following day.
No announcements are permitted from the stage, except by the bands. Clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodians, according to the instructions they have been given.
The Velvetones regularly perform the first and third Sundays of every month.
