Vinyl Rock moves its grooves to CH4

WEEKEND NIGHT DANCES

Vinyl Rock is moving to Clubhouse 4 starting Saturday, Jan. 8, 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, keeping everyone smiling, singing, swinging and swaying to the songs they grew up listening to and easily recognize. Sponsored by the Cabaret Entertainers, the band engages the audience through sing-alongs and mingling on the dance floor.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. GRF’s Weekend Night Dances feature regular performances from Leisure World Seal Beach’s own beloved entertainers. The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra plays music for dreaming and dancing (big band, swing and jazz standards) on the first and third Sundays from 6-9 p.m., also in Clubhouse 4. Its next performance is scheduled for Jan. 16.

Abilene has 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. Led by Terry Otte, the country rock band includes vocalist Tina Schaffer, guitarist Rod Anderson, guitar synthesizer player Jim Long, bassist Mike Simpson and drummer Jim Greer. Abilene will be rocking Clubhouse 2 on Jan. 22. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the band takes the stage at 7 p.m. Until further notice, masks are required at the dances. Table saving is not permitted, and 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 things for the following day. Clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodian, according to the instructions they have been given. Only bands may make announcements from the stage.

GRF requests everyone sign in, either as a resident or guest, in the proper spot, as this is the only way staff can judge the popularity of the featured bands.

—Kathy Thayer, assistant Recreation manager