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Drift Room revival fuels Norm Brown era in Long Beach
Norm Brown reshaped the Drift Room in Compton and Long Beach with bold decor, a new singles dance policy, and a versatile All Star band led by Don Peterson and Sandy Stewart. The venue drew crowds with mixers, bottle dances, and Sunday swing contests while Brown expanded to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe appearances.
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Norm
Compton
Long Beach
la Riviera
Long Beach Boulevard
Las Vegas
Lake Tahoe
Drift Room
Don Peterson
Sandy Stewart
Gil Bernal
Hayden Causey
Carl Scroggins
Joe Nava
Memphis Bold
International Bellroom
Lafayette
Broadway
Linden Avenue
Bolds