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Submitted PhotoYesterday's Sounds at a Valentine's Day's performance. Pictured, from left, are Greg Scott, Dana Watkins, Ray Rass, Furman Redd and Rick Burchett.Seniors kick up their heels at danceBY STEPHANIE TURNERsturner@aikenstandard. comWhen a weekly event that brought joy to so many was on the verge of shutting down, the local band Yesterday’s Sounds stepped in to help keep it swinging.“Do Ya Wanna Dance?” is held every Friday at 2194 Columbia HighwayN.About 16 years ago, Charles and Libby Smith started the weekly dance, aimed at senior citizens but open to anyone.A little over a year ago, when the couple faced family health problems, they approached Yesterday’s Sounds’ band leader Furman Redd and singer Dana Watkins about taking over.Wa nt toWHAT: Do Ya Wanna Dance WHEN: Every Friday WHERE: The DAV building at 2194 Columbia Highway NorthCOST: $6FOR MORE INFORMATION:Call Dana Watkins at 803-292-3680 or Furman Redd at 706-825-8776.The group had been performing at the dance for about a year at that point.The band accepted and have been pulling the double duty of running and playing the show ever since.“It’s really about (the attendants),” Watkins said. “It’s not about us.”A couple weeks ago, 75 seniors attended, including 12 new ones. There are 40 to 50 regulars who weave in and out each week, as well, accordingto Watkins.“It’s like a real fellowship among people,” Watkins said.Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The band starts up at 7:30 p.m. Drawings for chance-to-win prizes and door prizes for free admissions are done through the night.Refreshments are sold, though there is no alcohol allowed.Admission is $6.For more information, call Dana Watkins at 803-292-3680 or Furman Redd at 706-825-8776.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, South Carolina, US
Fri, Mar 29, 2013
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