Early Big Time Music Venue:
The Rainbow Ballroom: 1960-1961
Sadly, the Rainbow Ballroom would close its doors in 1961, taken over for a short period of time by Martin to display and demonstrate missiles! None were launched from this location I assume.
January 1st, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Martel & His Martelitas
January 9th, 1960 – Manuel Perez – The Cyclones
January 16th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Larry Williams Orchestra
January 21st, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Syrian Temple Ball
January 23rd, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Bob Beckham
January 30th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – The Midnighters – Hank Moore & His Band
January 31st, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra – Bob Dumont – Jayne Ames
February 6th, 1960 – Eddie Silvers Orchestra
February 14th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Valentine Day Dance
The Four Breezes – Leonard Chadwick Orchestra – The Whole-Tones – Dennis Lyles Orchestra – George Morrison Orchestra – The Rockers – Arpeggios
March 4th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Merchant Marine & Maritime Service Veterans Association Dance
March 23rd, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – The Midnighters – Hank Moore Orchestra
April 9th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Marv Johnson
April 18th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Colorado Mining Assocation
April 30th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Little Willie John – Lee Diamond
May 7th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Roscoe Gordon Orchestra
May 8th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Tommy Flores Combo – The Cyclones
May 12th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Bobby Blue Bland – Little Junior Parker – Joe Fritz Band
May 25th, 1960 – Leroy Smith Takes Over the Rainbow
May 30th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Roy Milton Orchestra – Micky Champion – Eugene Church
June 2nd, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Bo Diddley Trio
June 10th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Sam Cooke Orchestra
June 19th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Phil Armonico Trujillo Orchestra – The Fabulous Cyclones
June 24th & 25th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Ernie Fields
July 2nd and July 4th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Rosco Gordon Orchestra
July 3rd, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Manuel Perez Orchestra – Tommy Flores Combo
July 9th, 1960 – Rainbow Ballroom – Bobby Blue Bland – Little Junior Parker – Joe Fritz Band
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