Whitesidewalls
The Upper Midwest's premier doo-wop, rockabilly and rock and roll band!
Join us Saturday, March 2, 2019
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Pictured from left, back row: David ‘Swanee’ Swanson, Erik ‘Rocky Beaumont’ Swenson, Pat ‘Hound Dog’ Brown, Bill ‘Bobby Maestro’ Spalding; and in front, Brad ‘Gino Gambucci’ Nelson.
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Be sure to bring your best dancing shoes, or simply sit back and enjoy music from what the Whitesidewalls consider to be the golden era of rock and roll, and doo-wop. Their set list contains hundreds of songs from the 1950s and 1960s including ‘Get a Job’ by the Silhouettes; ‘Wake up Little Susie,’ by the Everly Brothers; ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ by Jerry Lee Lewis; and ‘I Only Have Eyes for You’ by the Flamingos. Expect to hear songs from their newly released CD, ‘Woman Love’ as well, such as ’Cathy’s Clown,’ ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Travelin’ Man.’
The Whitesidewalls Rock ’n’ Roll Revue was founded in 1972 in Forest Lake, by college classmates Pat Brown and Eric Satterlund. The band grew quickly in popularity and became a fixture of the Twin Cities music scene, appearing at ballrooms, bars, corporate and community events and celebrations throughout the five-state area. Their show was presented for many summers at Valleyfair in Shakopee; and they were part of the first Winter Dance Party revival (the annual event commemorating the last shows of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper at the Surf Ballroom) in Clear Lake, Iowa in 1979, and continue to perform there today.
In addition to being one of the band’s founders, Pat ‘Hound Dog’ Brown is their bandleader. Other band member include David ‘Swanee’ Swanson, Brad ‘Gino Gambucci’ Nelson, Bill ‘Bobby Maestro’ Spalding and Erik ‘Rocky Beaumont’ Swenson.
The Whitesidewalls Rock ’n’ Roll Review remains very active. In addition to the many shows they play each year, they produce a weekly radio show hosted by Twin Cities disc jockey Michael Patrick ‘Records’ Ryan; and have performed their two-act musical play, “Love Potion #10” around the region.
They’ve been inducted into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
According to Brown, the Whitesidewalls “continue to thrive, and feel blessed that they can bring joy to their audiences while doing something they love.”
The Whitesidewalls Rock ’n’ Roll Revue was founded in 1972 in Forest Lake, by college classmates Pat Brown and Eric Satterlund. The band grew quickly in popularity and became a fixture of the Twin Cities music scene, appearing at ballrooms, bars, corporate and community events and celebrations throughout the five-state area. Their show was presented for many summers at Valleyfair in Shakopee; and they were part of the first Winter Dance Party revival (the annual event commemorating the last shows of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper at the Surf Ballroom) in Clear Lake, Iowa in 1979, and continue to perform there today.
In addition to being one of the band’s founders, Pat ‘Hound Dog’ Brown is their bandleader. Other band member include David ‘Swanee’ Swanson, Brad ‘Gino Gambucci’ Nelson, Bill ‘Bobby Maestro’ Spalding and Erik ‘Rocky Beaumont’ Swenson.
The Whitesidewalls Rock ’n’ Roll Review remains very active. In addition to the many shows they play each year, they produce a weekly radio show hosted by Twin Cities disc jockey Michael Patrick ‘Records’ Ryan; and have performed their two-act musical play, “Love Potion #10” around the region.
They’ve been inducted into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
According to Brown, the Whitesidewalls “continue to thrive, and feel blessed that they can bring joy to their audiences while doing something they love.”
Timber Event Center
1220 2nd Avenue NE
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 895-1400
Check out the entire
“Timber” experience
Show also underwritten by Ernie's Grocery
1220 2nd Avenue NE
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 895-1400
Check out the entire
“Timber” experience
Show also underwritten by Ernie's Grocery
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Timber Restaurant
serving 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (reservations recommended) |
Timberlake Hotel
a new, pet friendly, 52 room hotel offering guests a complimentary breakfast, pool, Jacuzzi, and workout space |
Restaurant and Hotel info can be found at: www.timberlakehotel.com
The Concert Series is paid for by grants, underwriting, donations and ticket sales. It is not too late to make a tax deductible donation. Our address is P.O. Box 132, Staples, MN 56479.
Staples Motley Area Arts Council activities are sponsored in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Staples Motley Area Arts Council activities are sponsored in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.