[bark4me]

You'll probably have to go to one of the venues in Orlando or Tampa to see those groups. Sorry 😞

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by b-flat

i must be a real dinosaur

i like listening to music that was popular when i wasn't even a twinkle in my father's eyes. Gimme, sinatra, dean martin, tony bennett, sammy davis and the great american songbook. I also like jazz but it's few a far between here.

no your not. Your a loyal fan to the music of your generation that made you feel happy and was fun. Bravo

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I see quite a few Rock Bands listed for live music at TV but the ones I've read up on all seem to be 60's and 70's with more of a Pop or mellow flavor. Just wondering if anyone knows of any bands here that play a harder version from the 70's icons? Thanks

Thought I saw that Grand Funk were here late in 2021. There are tribute bands for Queen, Journey/Foreigner coming, but not original bands. Bet there are lots of fans to enjoy hard rock.

[Warcats]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I see quite a few Rock Bands listed for live music at TV but the ones I've read up on all seem to be 60's and 70's with more of a Pop or mellow flavor. Just wondering if anyone knows of any bands here that play a harder version from the 70's icons? Thanks

. AC/DC cried the dwarf!

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by B-flat

I must be a real dinosaur

I like listening to music that was popular when I wasn't even a twinkle in my father's eyes. Gimme, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis and The Great American Songbook. I also like jazz but it's few a far between here.

You said it we didn't.............

[Ulrickdj]

The Hooligans have changed their name to Anti-Idol. Still playing heavy metal. They are playing on the 19th at Sumter landing

[Deden]

Cannibal Corpse tours and opens for twisted sister

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Ulrickdj

The Hooligans have changed their name to Anti-Idol. Still playing heavy metal. They are playing on the 19th at Sumter landing

Wonder why? However hooligans are british invasion band so thinking you are not correct in your post

[brunogal]

Just pre-covid I saw Foghat and War at the Savannah Center (not together). The place was rockin'; I loved it. Also, a great Santana cover band is Soul Sacrifice. Saw them at Orange Blossom Opry nearby. I think they were there again this month but I'm still north. I'm a member of The Villages Blues Society that brings in some fantastic bands. Great party!!

[maistocars]

Uncle Bob's Rock Shop - the best ZZTop you'll hear!

[IndianaJones]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I see quite a few Rock Bands listed for live music at TV but the ones I've read up on all seem to be 60's and 70's with more of a Pop or mellow flavor. Just wondering if anyone knows of any bands here that play a harder version from the 70's icons? Thanks

I'm with ya', dude, but you won't hear much of that here (unless you're playing Spotify loudly on your car radio) - most of the folks around here protested when WVLG played Joan Jett, much less AC/DC or Ramones. There's a lot of love for 50's/60's but the age range is gradually shifting. Maybe someday!!

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by Regorp

Thought I saw that Grand Funk were here late in 2021. There are tribute bands for Queen, Journey/Foreigner coming, but not original bands. Bet there are lots of fans to enjoy hard rock.

Just to specify- I'm looking for groups who play in the town square.

[pablo cruze]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Even though I like all the Bands you mentioned there Mr or Mrs OP I do think it's illegal to listen to any of them within the boundaries of The Villages. I'm almost certain everyone sign something at closing to that effect.
https://youtu.be/NgrM4_JMi9w This is as far as music can be pushed around here!!!!

The song reminds me of a great previous poster. John W. Not because he was like the Joker but because he gave me the name of this great song. Miss you John.

I didn't realize that we signed away our rights to hear heavier music. I HATE the small print. We'll have to push through a referendum so I can hear some Scorpions. Maybe we'll need to choreograph one of those box dances to "The Zoo"

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Just to specify- I'm looking for groups who play in the town square.

The Spazmatics are at Brownwood tonight. Expect it to be a zoo.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I see quite a few Rock Bands listed for live music at TV but the ones I've read up on all seem to be 60's and 70's with more of a Pop or mellow flavor. Just wondering if anyone knows of any bands here that play a harder version from the 70's icons? Thanks

Unfortunately, the decision makers that determine the band line-up at the town squares are not necessarily attempting to bring us the best quality music, they are trying to maximize traffic at the squares and getting as many people dancing as possible. In my opinion, the quality of the bands has gone way down over the last several years. Crap like disco and Scooter the DJ persist, while good bands are dropped from the line up. The band “He said, She said”, which hasn’t played in the squares for about 3 years, was an awesome Rock Band. The guitarist in that band, Todd Fulcher, is without a doubt the best musician I have seen at the squares. His electric guitar version of the Star Spangled Banner would have made Jimmy Hendrix envious. Todd flawlessly played songs like Europa (Santana) and LED Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. The last time I saw them at LSL, they were wasting their talent playing “Play that Funky Music White Boy”. During intermission I asked Todd what the hell they were doing playing that crap. He told me the Villages instructed him to tone down their act. I responded, “so they clipped your wings”? That hit a very sour cord with Todd, he came out to do the final set and announced that nobody “clips his wings”, and proceeded to play about an hour of absolutely great hard rock. Unfortunately, that was also the last time they ever performed at the squares. What a shame!