50 Winters Later | January 28

Blue Days, Black Nights - Buddy Holly Bob Luman Bobby Vee Bobby Vee & The Crickets Leroy Davis, Vampirella Levi Dexter & Magic Mike Berry Original London Cast Paul Hipp Tasty Licks Crying, Waiting, Hoping - Buddy Holly The Beatles Bobby Vee Dave Mason Dogs Marshall Crenshaw Marty Stuart and Steve Earle Runaway Express Terry Farlan Wreckless Erik Dearest - Buddy Holly Mickey & Sylvia Ray Ruff & The Checkmates Down The Line - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee The Brewers The Slickee Boys Early In The Morning - Buddy Holly Bobby Darin Bobby Vee Connie Francis Emile Ford & The Checkmates Jimmy Justice Johnny Reimar & The Scarlets Rose Maddox Skeeter Davis Everyday - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Buddy Alan Connie Francis The Crickets Don McLean & Jim Croce Elliott Murphy The Explorers Familee, Negram Gordon Waller Hank Marvin The Hollies J. D. Souther & The Crickets James Taylor Jan Rhode John Boy & Waltons Johnny Lion & Jumping Jewels Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs Joe Dowell John Denver Johnny Sea Mike Berry Norman Petty Trio Original London Cast Penhandle Phillip Goodhand-Tait Ray Allen & The Upbeats Rockin' Devils Rocky Hart The Rouges Runaway Express St. George & Tana The Sterlings, Decca Susan Hart Tina Robin, Coral Tommy Allsup The Trashmen The Tremeloes The Unchained Mynds Willie Logan Flower Of My Heart - Buddy Holly Mike Berry Fool’s Paradise - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Don McLean Mike Berry Tommy Roe Willie Logan Heartbeat - Buddy Holly Black Devils Black Stars Bobby Vee Connie Francis Dave Berry Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Familee Hank Marvin w/Mark Knopfler Herman's Hermits The Hollies Humble Pie John Lennon The Knack Larry Donn Locomotions Lydia Tuinenburg Mike Berry Nanci Griffith & The Crickets Nick Berry Original London Cast Phillip Goodhand-Tait Rollators Runaway Express Showaddywaddy Skeeter Davis Sparks Speedy Sparks Terry Farlan Willie Logan Holly Hop- Buddy Holly Bobby Vee I’m Gonna Love You Too- Buddy Holly Adam Faith Billy Fury Blondie Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney The Hollies The Hullaballoos Mike Berry Neil Diamond Ray Ruff & The Checkmates Rockin' Devils Runaway Express Terry Jacks Thirteen Floor Elevators I’m Looking For Someone to Love- Buddy Holly Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Jackie DeShannon Mike Berry Original London Cast Skeeter Davis It Doesn’t Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly Ben Steneker Bluegrass Alliance Bobby Vee Chris Bailey Connie Francis Daniel O'Donnell Don McLean Freddie & The Dreamers Hank Marvin Henrik Dahl The Hollies Jacky Ward Jerrycan John Barry Linda Ronstadt Marci Di Maggio Mark Harman Mike Berry Original London Cast Paul Anka R. C. Bannon Rick Nelson Rockin' Devils Skeeter Davis Spectrum Suzy Bogguss & Dave Edmunds Vince Eager Vince Gill Wanda Jackson Waylon Jennings Willie Logan It’s So Easy - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Chris Spedding Connie Francis The Crickets Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Hank Marvin Hot Tuna The Legends Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt Little Caesar & The Consuls Mike Berry Original London Cast Runaway Express Skeeter Davis Tommy Allsup The Trashmen Waylon Jennings It’s Too Late - Buddy Holly Roy Orbison Last Night - Buddy Holly Jimmy Bowen Learning The Game - Buddy Holly Albert Lee & The Crickets Andrew Gold Bobby Vee The Hullaballoos Justin Hayward Leo Kottke Rodney Crowell Runaway Express The Searchers Terry Farlan Waylon Jennings with Mark Knopfler Listen To Me - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Hank Marvin Mike Berry Original London Cast Runaway Express The Searchers Willie Logan Lonesome Tears - Buddy Holly Carolyn Hester Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Look At Me - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Renegades Runaway Express Tommy Roe The Whirlwinds Looking For Someone To Love - Buddy Holly Stray Cats Love's Made A Fool Of You - Buddy Holly Bobby Fuller Four Bobby Vee, Liberty The Bunch Chris Spedding Classic Ruins Cochise Connie Francis The Crickets with Earl Sinks The Dean Brothers The Esquires The Hollies Johnny Rivers & The Crickets Matchbox Raw Ray Ruff & The Checkmates Runaway Express Sammy Kaye & Orchestra Tom Rush, Electra Willie Logan Mailman Bring Me No More Blues - Buddy Holly The Beatles, "Get Back" Sessions Mike Berry Original London Cast Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly The Beatles Billy Fury Bobby Vee Chanteys Connie Francis Conway Twitty The Crickets Dave Berry. The Derringers Esquerita Hank C. Burnette Hank Marvin The Hollies Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs Leaping Ferns Mike Berry Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Original London Cast The Outsiders Raw Runaway Express Serendipity Singers Skeeter Davis Tom King Tommy Allsup Waylon Jennings Midnight Shift - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen Darrel Higham The Hollies Joe Ely Leroi Brothers Los Lobos Steve Hooker Rumble




	January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd Ongoing Community Events “RAVE ON II” ART EXHIBIT: *Time: Gallery hours - Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm (Friday open until 8:00pm) Location:* Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th Street *Admission:* Free *Event Description: The Rave On II Exhibit will include various art works by regional artists. All of the images depict scenes from the baby boomer era. Also included in the exhibit are large photos of the personal effects found at the crash site including Buddy Holly’s glasses and a brief history of these photos. The photos were taken by then Des Moines Register photographer Bob Mohderson. CRAIG KIENAST PHOTO DISPLAY:* *Time: Gallery hours - Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm (Friday open until 8:00pm) Location:* Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th Street *Admission:* Free *Event Description: On display in the north east gallery will be panoramic photos of the interior and exterior of the Surf Ballroom. CLEAR LAKE ARTS CENTER FILM FESTIVAL:* *Time: Wednesday, Jan. 28 - Saturday, Jan. 31 Location:* Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th Street *Admission:* Free *Event Description: From Wednesday through Saturday, the Arts Center will be showing films including “The Real Buddy Holly Story” produced by Paul McCartney, “The Buddy Holly Story” with Gary Busey, “La Bamba” with Lou Diamond Phillips, “American Graffiti” with Ron Howard and several other films released in 1959 including “The Music Man” and “South Pacific”. A schedule of these films will be posted at the Arts Center. January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd WEDNESDAY, January 28th, 2009** SURF BALLROOM/GIFT SHOP: Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm; 6:30 p.m.-close SOUVENIR PERSONALIZED PORTRAITS: *Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: Surf Ballroom Event Description: Images Photography of Clear Lake will be on site at the Surf Ballroom to offer personalized panorama fine art portraits. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:* *Topic:* Rockin' The Schools *Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Event Description: As part of 50 Winters Later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s award-winning Education department will teach a class on the lives and musical legacies of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and the significance of their influence on rock and roll history. Rock Hall educators will teach this interactive, multimedia class to multiple grade levels at the Clear Lake School over three days. After the event, the program will continue to be offered throughout the year as part of the Rock Hall’s distance education program, On the Road. WELCOME RECEPTION:* *Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location:* Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th Street *Admission:* Free *Event Description:* The Clear Lake Arts Center is welcoming fans from countries outside the USA. Join us for refreshments and fun. ("native" fans also welcome) Call the Arts Center for times (641) 357-1998. WINTER SCHOOL DANCE PARTY: *Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Entertainment:* “Buddy’s Buddies” presented by the Winter Dance Party Scholarship & Awards Program *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake *Tickets:* $5.00 each (available day of show) LANDMARK DEDICATION: *Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Surf Ballroom Event Description: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will dedicate the Surf Ballroom as a historic rock and roll landmark as part of the Museum’s ongoing Landmark Series which identifies locations in America that are significant to the origins and development of rock and roll. Along with the Surf Ballroom, other sites that have been designated as historic rock and roll landmarks by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum are the Whisky-a-Go-Go in Los Angeles where the Doors were resident performers; Brooklyn High School in Brooklyn, Ohio, the location Elvis played his first concert north of the Mason-Dixon line; and Clarksdale, Mississippi, the cradle of blues. Tickets: Invitation Only Media Event with plaque on permanent display in Surf Ballroom & Museum Lobby following event. EVENING CONCERT:* *Doors Open: 6:30pm Time: 7:00pm - midnight Arists Scheduled to Appear:* Jason D. Williams The Original Founding Members of the Whitesidewalls *Location:* Surf Ballroom *Tickets:* SOLD OUT January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd THURSDAY, January 29th, 2009* SURF BALLROOM/GIFT SHOP: Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm; 6:30pm - close *All day Surf Admission: (10:00am - 4:00pm): $5.00 for general public, free admission for Winter Dance Party Ticketholders EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Topic:* Rockin' The Schools *Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Event Description: As part of 50 Winters Later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s award-winning Education department will teach a class on the lives and musical legacies of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and the significance of their influence on rock and roll history. Rock Hall educators will teach this interactive, multimedia class to multiple grade levels at the Clear Lake School over three days. After the event, the program will continue to be offered throughout the year as part of the Rock Hall’s distance education program, On the Road. US POSTAL SERVICE - CLEAR LAKE SURF BALLROOM STATION:* *Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm Location:* Surf Ballroom *Event Description: A special commemorative cancellation stamp has been created by the Surf Ballroom and USPS to postmark outgoing mail from this station on site at the Surf Ballroom. Purchase event postcards and mailing supplies too DANCE LESSONS:* *Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location:* Surf Ballroom *Event Description: Dance instructors Amy McNace, Margaret Majerczyk and Joy Macneish will teach participants 50’s Boogie Line Dancing, British Stroll, Surf Strut and others! Tickets:* Free admission for Winter Dance Party-50 Winters Ticketholders; General public admission: $5.00 SOUVENIR PERSONALIZED PORTRAITS: *Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: Surf Ballroom Event Description: Images Photography of Clear Lake will be on site at the Surf Ballroom to offer personalized panorama fine art portraits. CONCERT:* *Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Entertainment:* Alan Clark & The Classics featuring Ritchie Lee *Location:* Surf Ballroom Lounge *Tickets:* Free admission for Winter Dance Party Ticketholders; General public admission: $5:00 MEMORIAL SITE TOURS: *Time: 1:00pm Location:* Motorcoach departs from the Surf Ballroom Lobby *Event Description:* Escorted/narrated tour via motorcoach to the farm field north of Clear Lake, IA where the airplane came to rest. Tour length: 75-90 minutes. *Tickets:* $7.00 per person, open to general public (limited seating, first come - first served!) SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Panel Topic:* Interview with Maria Elena Holly. Maria Elena Holly, Buddy's widow, will speak about her relationship with Buddy - how they met, married and their life together. *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 - 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free admission, open to general public SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm Panel Topic:* Interview with Valens Family. Members of the Valens family will speak about their family life, including Ritchie, his childhood, music, rise to fame and Ritchie as a pioneer of Chicano music. *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 - 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission, open to general public CONCERT: *Doors Open: 6:30pm Time: 7:00pm - midnight Artists Scheduled to Appear:* The Comets Johnny Tillotson The Tymes Dodie Stevens Tommy Allsup & Johnny Rogers (and special guests TBA) Hosted by Diamonds 'Original Lead Singer' David Somerville *Location:* Surf Ballroom *Tickets:* SOLD OUT January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd FRIDAY, January 30th, 2009* SURF BALLROOM/GIFT SHOP: Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm; 6:30pm - close *All day Surf Admission: (10:00am - 4:00pm): $5.00 for general public, free admission for Winter Dance Party Ticketholders EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Topic:* Rockin' The Schools *Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Event Description: As part of 50 Winters Later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s award-winning Education department will teach a class on the lives and musical legacies of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and the significance of their influence on rock and roll history. Rock Hall educators will teach this interactive, multimedia class to multiple grade levels at the Clear Lake School over three days. After the event, the program will continue to be offered throughout the year as part of the Rock Hall’s distance education program, On the Road. MULTIMEDIA STAGE SHOW: Topic:* BLUE MOO: Jukebox Hits from Way Back Never *Time: 9:00am - 10:30am Location:* Surf Ballroom *Tickets: Free admission for students and Winter Dance Party Ticketholders; General public admission: $5.00 SOUVENIR PERSONALIZED PORTRAITS:* *Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm Location: Surf Ballroom Event Description: Images Photography of Clear Lake will be on site at the Surf Ballroom to offer personalized panorama fine art portraits. BRITISH BUDDY HOLLY LUNCHEON:* *Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm Entertainment:* TBA *Location:* Best Western Holiday Lodge *Tickets:* SOLD OUT CONCERT: *Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Entertainment:* Alan Clark - A Tribute to Eddie Cochran *Location:* Surf Ballroom Lounge *Tickets:* Free admission for Winter Dance Party Ticketholders; General public admission: $5:00 US POSTAL SERVICE - CLEAR LAKE SURF BALLROOM STATION: *Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location:* Surf Ballroom *Event Description:* A special commemorative cancellation stamp has been created by the Surf Ballroom and USPS to postmark outgoing mail from this station on site at the Surf Ballroom. Purchase event postcards and mailing supplies too! MEMORIAL SITE TOURS: *Time: 1:00pm Location:* Departing from the Surf Ballroom Lobby, $7.00 per person *Event Description:* Escorted/narrated tour via motorcoach to the farm field north of Clear Lake, IA where the airplane came to rest. Tour length: 75-90 minutes. SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Panel Topic:* J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, with J.P. Richardson, "THE BIG BOPPER JR" *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission WEDDING/VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY: *Time: 1:15pm Location:* Surf Ballroom *Event Description:* Rock & Roll Fans may get married or renew their vows at the Surf Ballroom. Local Justice of the Peace & Chief of Police, Greg Petersen, will officiate, with cake and champagne served afterwards. SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Panel Topic:* “Hall of Fame” Special Artist Series with Wanda Jackson *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Panel Topic:* “Hall of Fame” Special Artist Series with Bobby Vee and The Crickets *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission CONCERT: *Doors Open: 6:30pm Time: 7:00pm - midnight Artists Scheduled to Appear: Time: 7:30 - 8:30 -Redline Rockets Time: 9:00 - midnight* - The Winter Dance Party featuring Costume and Dance Contest, John Mueller, Ray Anthony, J.P. Richardson, Jr. and the MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY Featuring The Killer Vees w/ special appearance by Jimmy Clanton and Shirley Alston Reeves *Location:* Surf Ballroom *Tickets:* SOLD OUT January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd SATURDAY, January 31st, 2009* SURF BALLROOM/GIFT SHOP: Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm; 6:30pm - close *All day Surf Admission: 10:00am - 4:00pm Admission: Free - Winter Dance Party Ticketholders; General Public Admission $5:00 SYMPOSIUM:* *Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Panel Topic:* Interviews with 1959 Concert attendees. Hear the stories from those in attendance at the final concert performance of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson at the Surf Ballroom. *Moderator:* Moderated by 1959 concert emcee, Bob Hale. *Location:* Surf Ballroom Tickets: Free Admission US POSTAL SERVICE - CLEAR LAKE SURF BALLROOM STATION: *Time: 12:00am - 3:00pm Location:* Surf Ballroom SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Panel Topic:* “Clovis Days” From 1956 - 58, Holly & the Crickets recorded some of their best music in Norman Petty's studio. Along with the Fireballs, Roy Orbison, Buddy Knox and others, they created the "Clovis Sound." *Panelists:* Fireballs Jimmy Gilmer, Stan Lark and George Tomsco, David Bigham of the Roses, and Kenneth Broad of Norman Petty Studios. *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission MEMORIAL SITE TOURS: *Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm Location:* Departing from the Surf Ballroom Lobby, $7.00 per person *Event Description:* Escorted/narrated tour via motorcoach to the farm field north of Clear Lake, IA where the airplane came to rest. Tour length: 75-90 minutes. CONCERT: *Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Entertainment:* Alan Clark & The Classics featuring Sherry Holley and Redline Rockets *Location:* Surf Ballroom Lounge *Tickets:* Free admission for Winter Dance Party Ticketholders; General public admission: $5:00 US POSTAL SERVICE - CLEAR LAKE SURF BALLROOM STATION: *Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location:* Surf Ballroom *Event Description:* A special commemorative cancellation stamp has been created by the Surf Ballroom and USPS to postmark outgoing mail from this station on site at the Surf Ballroom. Purchase event postcards and mailing supplies too! FANFARE: *Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location:* Surf Ballroom *Tickets:* Free - Winter Dance Party Ticketholders; General Public Admission $5:00 RECORD AND MEMORABILIA SHOW: *Time: 10:00pm -4:00pm Location:* Clear Lake Middle School Gymnasium, 1601 3rd Avenue North *Tickets:* Free admission SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Panel Topic:* "The Last Tour" This panel will focus on the Winter Dance Party, the good memories, the horrible conditions, culminating in stories about the last show. *Panelists:* Tommy Allsup, Carl Bunch, and Bob Hale. *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission CONCERT: Doors Open: 6:30pm *Artists Scheduled to Appear:* Bobby Vee The Crickets Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens Johnny Preston Chris Montez Wanda Jackson Brian Hyland Peter & Gordon The Fireballs and Special Guests - TBA *Location:* Surf Ballroom *Tickets:* SOLD OUT January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd SUNDAY, February 1st, 2009* SURF BALLROOM/GIFT SHOP: Hours: CLOSED KEYNOTE SPEECH: *Time: 9:00am Topic:* “50 Winters Later: The Legacy” Speaker - John Goldrosen, author of Remembering Buddy - The Definitive Biography. Discussion moderated by Dr. Lauren Onkey, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Panel Topic:* "Chicano Rock" Examining Chicano rock, its history and the important Influence of Ritchie Valens and the development of the sounds and influence of artists who came after him. *Panelists:* Chris Montez, hosted by Ruben Molina *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission RECORD AND MEMORABILIA SHOW: *Time:* 11:30am - 4:00pm *Location:* Clear Lake Middle School Gymnasium, 1601 3rd Avenue North Tickets: Free admission SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Panel Topic:* "Songwriters Panel" Artist guitar-pull, exploring their songwriting and the influence of Valens, Holly and Bopper on their work. *Panelists:* Joe Ely, Pat DiNizio, Kevin Montgomery, and Sonny Curtis. *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY: *Time: 1:00pm Location:* NIACC Auditorium, 500 College Drive, Mason City *Event Description:* Live theatrical performance by talented group of theatre artists from the Spencer Community Theatre, Spencer Iowa. “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” follows the tragically short life of Buddy Holly from his first recording contract, his marriage to a young Puerto Rican girl named Maria Elena, through to his move to New York and concluding with the fatal tour of the Midwest. This show is not to be missed as Buddy sings his way through two hours of some of the best rock ‘n’ roll songs ever written. Performance scheduled to take place at No reserved seating available for this show. Tickets: $22 Advance SYMPOSIUM: *Time: 2:45pm - 4:00pm This panel will be focused on the influence that these artists and his tragic event had in the UK, and the overall Impact on popular music. Panelists:* Peter Asher, Graham Nash, Sir Tim Rice and Gordon Waller. *Location:* EB Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake Middle School, 1601 3rd Avenue North, Clear Lake Tickets: Free Admission January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd MONDAY, February 2nd, 2009* SURF BALLROOM/GIFT SHOP: Hours: 6:00pm - close EXHIBIT/DISPLAY: “SPECIAL TRIBUTE COLLECTION”: *Time:* 6:00pm - close *Location:* Surf Ballroom Lounge Stage *Event Description:* Tom Fontaine's Rock and Roll Investments will present a special tribute collection exhibit featuring personal items, contracts, lyrics, autographs, etc. belonging to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper Richardson.” Bonus items from The Beatles (celebrating the 45th Anniversary of first arrival in the US), Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison etc. will also be on display during this time. Event open to ticketed 50 Winters Later concert-goers only. CONCERT: 50 Winters Later Commemorative Concert *Artists Scheduled to Appear:* Tommy Allsup Big Bopper JR The Crickets Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens Joe Ely Wanda Jackson Los Lobos Los Lonely Boys Delbert McClinton Chris Montez Cousin Brucie Morrow Graham Nash Peter & Gordon Sir Tim Rice Bobby Vee and special guests TBA *House Band:* Kenny Aronoff Chuck Leavell Bobby Keys Hutch Hutchinson *Doors Open:* 6:00pm *Concert:* 7:00pm *Location:* Surf Ballroom Tickets: $85 *NOTE: All schedules and artist lineups are subject to change. Tickets for the Monday, Feb. 2 show are sold separately. Ticket price, entertainment schedule and ticket sale date will be announced on or around December 1st. January 28th \| January 29th \| January 30th \| January 31st \| February 1st \| February 2nd
	Blue Days, Black Nights - Buddy Holly Bob Luman Bobby Vee Bobby Vee & The Crickets Leroy Davis, Vampirella Levi Dexter & Magic Mike Berry Original London Cast Paul Hipp Tasty Licks Crying, Waiting, Hoping - Buddy Holly The Beatles Bobby Vee Dave Mason Dogs Marshall Crenshaw Marty Stuart and Steve Earle Runaway Express Terry Farlan Wreckless Erik Dearest - Buddy Holly Mickey & Sylvia Ray Ruff & The Checkmates Down The Line - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee The Brewers The Slickee Boys Early In The Morning - Buddy Holly Bobby Darin Bobby Vee Connie Francis Emile Ford & The Checkmates Jimmy Justice Johnny Reimar & The Scarlets Rose Maddox Skeeter Davis Everyday - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Buddy Alan Connie Francis The Crickets Don McLean & Jim Croce Elliott Murphy The Explorers Familee, Negram Gordon Waller Hank Marvin The Hollies J. D. Souther & The Crickets James Taylor Jan Rhode John Boy & Waltons Johnny Lion & Jumping Jewels Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs Joe Dowell John Denver Johnny Sea Mike Berry Norman Petty Trio Original London Cast Penhandle Phillip Goodhand-Tait Ray Allen & The Upbeats Rockin' Devils Rocky Hart The Rouges Runaway Express St. George & Tana The Sterlings, Decca Susan Hart Tina Robin, Coral Tommy Allsup The Trashmen The Tremeloes The Unchained Mynds Willie Logan Flower Of My Heart - Buddy Holly Mike Berry Fool’s Paradise - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Don McLean Mike Berry Tommy Roe Willie Logan Heartbeat - Buddy Holly Black Devils Black Stars Bobby Vee Connie Francis Dave Berry Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Familee Hank Marvin w/Mark Knopfler Herman's Hermits The Hollies Humble Pie John Lennon The Knack Larry Donn Locomotions Lydia Tuinenburg Mike Berry Nanci Griffith & The Crickets Nick Berry Original London Cast Phillip Goodhand-Tait Rollators Runaway Express Showaddywaddy Skeeter Davis Sparks Speedy Sparks Terry Farlan Willie Logan Holly Hop- Buddy Holly Bobby Vee I’m Gonna Love You Too- Buddy Holly Adam Faith Billy Fury Blondie Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney The Hollies The Hullaballoos Mike Berry Neil Diamond Ray Ruff & The Checkmates Rockin' Devils Runaway Express Terry Jacks Thirteen Floor Elevators I’m Looking For Someone to Love- Buddy Holly Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Jackie DeShannon Mike Berry Original London Cast Skeeter Davis It Doesn’t Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly Ben Steneker Bluegrass Alliance Bobby Vee Chris Bailey Connie Francis Daniel O'Donnell Don McLean Freddie & The Dreamers Hank Marvin Henrik Dahl The Hollies Jacky Ward Jerrycan John Barry Linda Ronstadt Marci Di Maggio Mark Harman Mike Berry Original London Cast Paul Anka R. C. Bannon Rick Nelson Rockin' Devils Skeeter Davis Spectrum Suzy Bogguss & Dave Edmunds Vince Eager Vince Gill Wanda Jackson Waylon Jennings Willie Logan It’s So Easy - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Chris Spedding Connie Francis The Crickets Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Hank Marvin Hot Tuna The Legends Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt Little Caesar & The Consuls Mike Berry Original London Cast Runaway Express Skeeter Davis Tommy Allsup The Trashmen Waylon Jennings It’s Too Late - Buddy Holly Roy Orbison Last Night - Buddy Holly Jimmy Bowen Learning The Game - Buddy Holly Albert Lee & The Crickets Andrew Gold Bobby Vee The Hullaballoos Justin Hayward Leo Kottke Rodney Crowell Runaway Express The Searchers Terry Farlan Waylon Jennings with Mark Knopfler Listen To Me - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Hank Marvin Mike Berry Original London Cast Runaway Express The Searchers Willie Logan Lonesome Tears - Buddy Holly Carolyn Hester Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Look At Me - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Denny Laine with Paul & Linda McCartney Renegades Runaway Express Tommy Roe The Whirlwinds Looking For Someone To Love - Buddy Holly Stray Cats Love's Made A Fool Of You - Buddy Holly Bobby Fuller Four Bobby Vee, Liberty The Bunch Chris Spedding Classic Ruins Cochise Connie Francis The Crickets with Earl Sinks The Dean Brothers The Esquires The Hollies Johnny Rivers & The Crickets Matchbox Raw Ray Ruff & The Checkmates Runaway Express Sammy Kaye & Orchestra Tom Rush, Electra Willie Logan Mailman Bring Me No More Blues - Buddy Holly The Beatles, "Get Back" Sessions Mike Berry Original London Cast Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly The Beatles Billy Fury Bobby Vee Chanteys Connie Francis Conway Twitty The Crickets Dave Berry. The Derringers Esquerita Hank C. Burnette Hank Marvin The Hollies Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs Leaping Ferns Mike Berry Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Original London Cast The Outsiders Raw Runaway Express Serendipity Singers Skeeter Davis Tom King Tommy Allsup Waylon Jennings Midnight Shift - Buddy Holly Bobby Vee Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen Darrel Higham The Hollies Joe Ely Leroi Brothers Los Lobos Steve Hooker Rumble