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Recently Open for Alan Clark celebrates
Renovated Lunch & Dinner 8 18th year returning

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www.rumorzneighborhoodhideaway.com Large Groups appearing at the Surf Ballroom in Clear

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tribute to Eddie Cochran and the Rockin’

Fifties.

Alan first appeared at the Surf Ball-

room in August 1992 on the main stage

for the Surf Summer Dance Cruise. He

was the MC and he also performed on the

show. He returned in October 1992 for the

The 50’s Are Back! 1st Annual Eddie Cochran Birthday Bash

Photos • Saddle Shoes on the main stage, which featured Eddie
Records • Poodle Skirts
Cochran’s original back-up band, The
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Alan Clark and Mario Ramirez (Ritchie Kelly Four.
If it’s 50’s - Valens’ brother) In 2002, Alan had the pleasure to
We’ve Got It! be part of the Rock & Roll Dance Party

Roaring Lion Antiques & Collectibles 2002 Tour and perform on the main stage at the Surf Ballroom. He shared the stage with

Glassware • Pottery • records • Post cards • Books Bobby Vee, George Tomsco of the Fireballs, Larry Welborn, Tommy Allsup, Carl Bunch,

414 Main Ave., Clear Lake • (641) 357-1642 Ernie Valens, Gary & Ramona Tollett, Peggy Sue Gerron, David Bigham of the Roses

and the Shackshakers. This show was part of a six-day tour in the Midwest.

It wasn’t until 2007 that Alan again performed at the Surf. On Feb. 3, 2007, he did

his very first tribute to Eddie Cochran in the Surf lounge. Appearing with him on the

lounge stage was Donnie Briggs on guitar, Alan Wellman on bass guitar and Alan Page

on drums. Alan returned the very next year and appeared in the lounge on February 1,

2008 with Alan Wellman, Alan Page and two new members Graham Pugh on guitar and

his wife Ira Pugh on back-up vocals.

The following year Alan appeared in the Surf Lounge with his group, the Classics

and they backed local musician Richie Lee. The next day Alan did his own show and he

performed with Graham Pugh on guitar, Pat Woertink on bass guitar and Dave Cimino

AdmFRisEsEion on drums. Sherry Holley was scheduled to perform in the lounge, but because of bad

Rave On Xll Exhibit weather, she could not make it. So, Alan and his group performed in the lounge for the

 Poodle Skirt workshop third day in a row.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 10 am
Alan was again welcomed back to the Surf and he appeared with his group, the
$35 CLAC members, $40 non-members
Open daily during hours of operation. Classics on Feb.4, 2010 in the lounge. Graham Pugh returned on lead guitar and two new
 Arty Party: Cocktails & Canvas
Winter Dance Party Movies Thursday, Feb. 4 • 10 am musicians joined them on stage, John Reagan on bass guitar and his brother Will Reagan

$32 CLAC members, $35 non-members on drums. The following year on Feb. 4, 2011, Alan again appeared in the Surf Lounge

 The Real Buddy Holly Story Rockumentary  Arty Party: Wine Glass Painting with Graham Pugh and John and Will Reagan.
Thursday, Feb. 4 • 1 pm
4 shows at 3 pm • Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat., Feb. 3 - 6 The next year Alan and the Classics did not appear at the Surf, but instead they did
$30 CLAC members, $32 non-members
 The Buddy Holly Story their tribute to Eddie Cochran at the Clear Lake Arts Center to a full house with standing
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 La Bamba In 2013, Alan with his group the Classics, which also included Ira Pugh, returned to

Sat., Feb. 6 at 12:30 pm the Surf Lounge and the following year on Jan. 31, 2014 they again performed to a full

house with standing room only.

In 2015, Alan and the group could not make it back to Clear Lake, but in 2016 Alan

17 S. 4th Street 641.357.1998 Clark & the Classics will be back in the Lounge to rock the Surf. Alan will be appearing

Open 10-5 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday with long-time friend Graham Pugh on guitar; Bill Corston on bass and Dave Cimino

www.clartscenter.com from California on drums. This is Alan’s 18th year coming back to the Surf Ballroom. He

has said that he has enjoyed every minute of it and would gladly do it all over again.

Welcome Winter Dance Party Fans... enjoy your stay in Clear Lake!

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