Winter Dance Party (Night 2), Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA- 1/30/26

Winter Dance Party Night 2
Surf Ballroom
Clear Lake, IA
Jan. 30th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS405)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float)

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The Holy Rocka Rollaz

https://holyrockarollaz.com/

1. Intro
2. Rip It Up (Little Richard cover)
3. Rumble (Link Wray & His Raymen cover)
4. Somethin' Else (Eddie Cochran cover)
5. Uranium Rock (Warren Smith cover)
6. Peggy Sue (Buddy Holly cover)
7. That'll Be the Day (The Crickets cover)
8. Down the Line (Buddy Holly cover)
9. It's So Easy! (The Crickets cover)
10. Happy Birthday to You (Mildred J. Hill & Patty Hill cover)
11. I Fall to Pieces (Patsy Cline cover)
12. All Over Again (Johnny Cash cover)
13. Bye Bye Love (Boudleaux Bryant cover)
14. Maybellene (Chuck Berry cover)
15. American Pie (Don McLean cover) > True Love Ways (Buddy Holly cover) > American Pie (Don McLean cover)
16. Driving Wheel (T‐Bone Burnett cover)
17. Why Me (Kris Kristofferson cover)
18. Rave On! (Sonny West cover)
19. Duck Tail (Joe Clay cover)
20. Blue Moon of Kentucky (Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys cover)
21. Sleep Walk (Santo & Johnny cover)
22. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry cover)

Mark Flora- Vocals, Guitar
Lisa Flora- Vocals, Bass
Levi Stugelmeyer- Drums

Archive.org / Google Drive

The Holy Rocka Rollaz are Minnesota’s own fantastic 50s rock ‘n’ roll band. They bring classic early rock ‘n’ roll hits and the rockabilly of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash played just the way those legends did. This is a band that truly brings the sound, the look, the memories, and nostalgia of one of America’s most treasured eras.

The Drifters

1. Intro
2. On Broadway (Barry Mann cover)
3. This Magic Moment
4. Up on the Roof (Carole King cover)
5. Save the Last Dance for Me (Mort Shuman cover)
6. Stand by Me (Ben E. King song)
7. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (Jackie Wilson cover)
8. Dance With Me
9. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding cover)
10. Under the Boardwalk
11. Shout (The Isley Brothers cover)

Archive.org  / Google Drive

The Drifters are one of music’s most iconic vocal groups. With a catalog of classics like “Under the Boardwalk,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” and “Up on the Roof,” The Drifters continue to captivate audiences around the world. This high-energy show is packed with the slick choreography, smooth harmonies, and timeless tunes that have made them legends.

The Killer Vees

https://www.facebook.com/killervees/

1. Intro
2. Someday (When I'm Gone From You) (Bobby Vee & The Crickets cover)
3. The Night Has a Thousand Eyes (Bobby Vee cover)
4. Come Back When You Grow Up (Bobby Vee cover) > Run to Him (Bobby Vee cover)
5. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? (Carole King cover)
6. Rubber Ball (Bobby Vee cover)
7. More Than I Can Say (The Crickets cover)
8. Take Good Care of My Baby (Carole King cover)

with Brian Hyland

9. Sweet Nothin's (Brenda Lee cover)
10. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
11. Hey! Baby (Bruce Channel cover) > Susie-Q (Dale Hawkins cover)
12. We Belong Together (Ritchie Valens cover)
13. I'm Afraid to Go Home
14. Sealed With a Kiss (The Four Voices cover)
15. A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum cover)
16. Gypsy Woman (The Impressions cover)
17. Runaway (Del Shannon cover)

with Chris Montez

18. Come On, Let's Go (Ritchie Valens cover)
19. Some Kinda Fun
20. Call Me (Petula Clark cover)
21. La bamba (Trad.) (w/ Connie & Irma Valens)
22. Donna (Ritchie Valens cover)
23. The More I See You (Harry Warren cover)
24. Let's Dance > Little Queenie (Chuck Berry cover) (w/ Albert Lee)

Matt Vee- Vocals, Guitar
Tommy Vee- Bass, Vocals
Jeff Vee- Drums
Julie Velline- Vocals
Bennett Vee- Guitar
Chris Bloniarz- Keyboards
Richard Manik- Keyboards, Saxophone

Archive.org / Google Drive

The Killer Vees are a Minnesota-based musical group formed in 2008 by brothers Jeff and Tommy Vee (sons of legendary 1960s pop star Bobby Vee) along with their cousin Matt Vee and his wife Julie Velline. The group is known for producing and performing high-energy tribute shows, including "Remembering Bobby Vee," "I Am He Said - A Celebration of Neil Diamond," and classic rock 'n roll/country variety shows.

The Whitesidewalls

https://www.whitesidewalls.com/

1. Intro
2. Rock Around the Clock (Sonny Dae and His Knights cover) > Later Alligator (Bobby Charles cover) > Shake, Rattle and Roll (Big Joe Turner & His Blues Kings cover) > Rock Around the Clock (Sonny Dae and His Knights cover)
3. Treat Me Nice (Elvis Presley cover) > (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (Elvis Presley cover)
4. I Only Have Eyes for You (Harry Warren cover)
5. Mona Lisa (Jay Livingston cover)
6. Sherry (The Four Seasons cover)
7. Chantilly Lace (The Big Bopper cover)
8. Raining in My Heart (Boudleaux Bryant cover)
9. The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds cover)
10. Cara Mia (David Whitfield cover)
11. Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) (Trad.)
12. Buzz-Buzz-Buzz (The Hollywood Flames cover)
13. In the Still of the Night (The Five Satins cover)
14. New Orleans (Gary “U.S.” Bonds cover) > California Sun (Joe Jones cover) > Palisades Park (Freddy Cannon cover) > New Orleans (Gary “U.S.” Bonds cover)

The Whitesidewalls are:

Dave "Swanee" Swanson
'Captain' Peter
Erik “Rocky Beaumont” Swenson
Bill “Bobby Maestro” Spalding
Rusty Renault

Archive.org / Google Drive

The Whitesidewalls Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue brings families together around 50’s and 60’s music. New audiences are discovering the melodic, harmonious and very danceable music of this era. ​The band throws down an authentic musical experience and a thoroughly entertaining show.

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Tapers notes: Night 2 of 3 of the Winter Dance Party 2026. Sound is basically the same as the previous night, except for The Whitesidewalls. They were having issues the whole set with their vocals, and unfortunately that is evident in the recording. Some songs you can barely even hear the vocals, but there's not much I could about it. Regarding The Drifters set, I'm not sure which version of the band this was, there's multiple bands out there calling themselves "The Drifters". Unfortunately the band members were never introduced, and Google returned mixed results...I will say they were very enjoyable though.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"