GRF’s October dance lineup includes new bands

The Golden Rain Foundation sponsors live entertainment at the clubhouses every month. As part of the GRF Battle of the Bands competition, attendance at performances will determine whether a band will keep coming back. Be sure to sign in and share feedback with the Recreation Department.

All are welcome but guests must be accompanied by the resident who invites them.

The following is the October schedule: Battle of the Bands: Whiskey Walkers on Oct. 3 The Whiskey Walkers are kicking off GRF’s Battle of the Bands competition on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Clubhouse 1 at 6:30 p.m. This classic rock, acoustic guitar duo features high-energy lead guitar, vocals and harmonica.

The band performs hits and deep cuts from Aerosmith, ZZ Top, The Doobie Brothers, The Allman Brothers Band, Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Grateful Dead, The Eagles, Santana, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, Queen, Led Zeppelin and more. They are sure to cultivate many new fans at Leisure World. Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra: Oct. 4 and Oct. 18 The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards. They will perform Sunday, Oct. 4, and again on Oct. 18 from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Classic Rock Band Vinyl Rock: Oct. 10 Vinyl Rock, GRF’s original classic rock band, will perform Saturday, Oct. 10, in Clubhouse 4 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Battle of the Bands: Coconut Breeze on Oct. 17 GRF welcomes the LW favorite Coconut Breeze Band on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6:30-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. Doors open at 6. This band is competing in the Battle of the Bands so be sure to sign in.

This is an up-tempo rock ‘n’ roll show with five musicians and three “Rockette” dancers. Their brand of music is lively, lyrical and rhythmic, ideal for dancing. With a tropical flair, the band brings their audience an energetic mix of memorable and current popular tunes including Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte, The Eagles, The Beatles, John Mayer, Coldplay, Mellencamp, Ed Sheeran, Santana, B52s, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and Linda Ronstadt.

Country Rock Band Abilene: Halloween Dance on Oct. 31 Abilene, Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band going strong for 22 years, will be boot scootin’ in a special Halloween show on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Clubhouse 4. Doors open at 6 p.m. This is a chance to show off creative costumes and dance the night away. The band always packs the house so plan ahead to attend Oct. 31 instead of their usual fourth Saturday gig in Clubhouse 2. Table-saving is prohibited.

Abilene features Lee Offenhauer on guitar and vocals, Jim Greer on drums, Vickie Van Ert on vocals, Greg Johnson on keyboards and vocals, and Bob McAlister on bass and vocals.

—Recreation Department

Whiskey Walkers' Tony Nottonson (l) and Ken Cinotto