DEATH OF AN ANGEL-DONALD WOODS AND THE VEL-AIRES

Author: bayareasoulero; Tags: SOUL DOO WOP

Author: bayareasoulero; Tags: SOUL DOO WOP

The Velaires were a rock and roll band from Sioux City, Iowa. Formed as The Screamers, they soon after changed their name to The Flairs. However, after playing in the legendary Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, and with numerous groups on the scene with that same name, they became The Velaires. The band consisted of Daniel Matousek on rhythm guitar, Bob Dawdy on lead guitar, Jerry DeMers on bass and Don Bourret on drums. The fifth Velaire was their full time manager and booking agent, Dan's ...

This track was recorded for the MGM label in 1958.
Author: oldolds53; Tags: Doo-Wop Teen-Music Oldies The Velairs

Here is Denny Wurster playing Bony Marony with the Velaires at their 50 year anniversary performance in Sioux City.
Author: lemarsjammers; Tags: Velaires music Sioux City

Here is Denny Wurster performing with the Velaires at their 50 year band reunion show. This is the first song Denny played with the band that was then called The Screamers
Author: lemarsjammers; Tags: velaires sioux city music