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The Killer Vees
Today, the Killer Vees consist of brothers Jeff and Tom Vee. The brothers have been Hwy. 18 West, Clear Lake
together in a band in one form or another for over two decades touring from Colorado to
New York and points in-between. For many years they have performed as back up band to BRIAN (641) 357-7117
their father, Bobby Vee, and they have traveled throughout the United States, Australia and Mon.-Fri. • 7:30-5:30 KEN
Europe working with such legendary artists as Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard
and Bo Diddley. & Sat. • 8-Noon
The Vees draw from a wide variety of well known material to put together a high energy
rock ‘n’ roll show that is exciting and original while being an authentic tribute to the legends Welcome to Clear Lake
of rock ‘n’ roll and their music. Their years of experience as recording and performing art- 50’s Fans
ists have resulted in a tight and definitive sound that finds its roots in the early rockabilly
music of people such as Elvis, Buddy Holly, and Jerry Lee Lewis, but can be as powerful and While enjoying
dynamic as today’s rock ‘n’ roll music. Winter Dance Party 2016
Jeff and Tommy performed under the name “Bigger Than Ed” and spent time in the re- stop in for casual dining
cording studio producing several CDs while maintaining their steady performance schedule.
Their 1995 CD, “Crash Booom Bang It Out,” is a combination of their own material and Downtown Clear Lake • 357-8288 Open for dinner
selected classic rock ‘n’ roll favorites.”Moon Dog Dance Party,” their second CD released in Friday and Saturday at 5 pm
1998, is a rockabilly treat featuring the band’s original material and select rockabilly treasures
including a tribute to the late, great Carl Perkins.
In 2000, The Vees released “The Vees Limited Edition EP” containing five cuts. Their
latest CD release, “The Vees, Nashville Sessions 99-01” features all original material.
The CD recording sessions also includes younger brother Robby Vee.

Matthew and Gunnar Nelson Ricky Nelson Remembered Don’s Body Shop
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson have
created a tribute show celebrating their late 304 S. 20th Street, Clear Lake
father’s rock and roll legacy. “Ricky Nelson (641) 357-4656
Remembered,” featuring the Nelson twins,
first came to Clear Lake in 2013. It’s back by Serving Clear Lake Since 1974
popular demand.
“It’s an honor to bring this show to the Present your Winter Dance Party 2016 pass to receive this offer
Surf,” said Gunnar Nelson. “ This show keeps
us connected with a glorious past and the Surf Buy a Footlong Sandwich
is a place with so much history. We feel like and get a FREE
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Ricky Nelson sold more than 240 mil-
lion singles in his career. The Nelsons have Not valid with any other offers. Clear Lake
included “Hello Mary Lou,” “Travelin’ Man,” Plaza 210 location only. Expires 2-10-16.
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in the show.
Nelson debuted on “The Adventures
of Ozzie and Harriet” 55-plus years ago. As
arguably the most televised rock and roller

in history, he is often credited with delivering rock and roll to the main stream. In 1987 he
joined his father in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Nelsons are the only family in
history to have three generations of No.1 hit makers (Ozzie Nelson, Ricky Nelson, and Mat-
thew and Gunnar Nelson’s band Nelson. The fact that Harriet Nelson was a Des Moines,
Iowa native also makes the trek to Iowa and the Surf Ballroom even more special, say the
twins.
According to Gunnar, his father never performed at the Surf and had not met Buddy
Holly or the others taking part in the original Winter Dance Party.
“He was filming ( The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet) five days a week on the west
coast. He would do music on the weekends; he had to stay close to Los Angeles. But I think
all those guys at that time had a mutual respect and were fans of each others’ music.”
Ricky Nelson recorded million selling hits in the 1950s, but his singing career cooled
following the British Invasion in the 1960s. He returned to the top of the charts in the early
1970s with the song “Garden Party” and a new group, the country-rock Stone Canyon
Band. His life was tragically cut short when the plane carrying him and the band crashed in
De Kalb, Texas on Dec. 31, 1985.