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Dance Venues, MoonGoat Dances

Tropical Nights Dance at MoonGoat Coffee ~ August 12, 2023; 7-9:30 PM

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Tropical Nights Dance, MoonGoat Coffee Roasters, August 12, 2023

Although it was a wonderful warm evening, the AC was cranking and it was cool inside. Being a lazy summer day in August, the dancers were a little slow getting there but eventually with Donny and the Walkers sounding great, the shop was full and swinging. We took a bit of time to wish happy birthdays to Donny and Ben. With all the dancing, the evening went by too quickly.
Ten o’clock rolled in and after tidying up the coffee shop and packing up the band we were asked to leave. Over twenty folks came to mix it up at Norm’s for food, socializing, and Sequence. Beyond the Cinderella hour only serious gamers remained.
Join us at Knowlwood Restaurant for the September is for Singles Dance!

Videos are on the YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/@donnyandthewalkers
Photos of the events are available on the Donny Walker Google Drive

Tropical Nights Dance, MoonGoat Coffee Roasters, August 12, 2023
Dance Venues, Knowlwood Dances

September Is for Singles Dance at Knowlwood Restaurant ~ September 10, 2023; 5:30-8 PM

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14952 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618

September Is for Singles Dance, Knowlwood Restaurant, September 10, 2023

It was a warm and lazy Sunday evening but people came for the food, entertainment, and dancing.

Although the kitchen was hustling, there was a line for ordering Knowlwood’s fine selection of food for most of the evening. Donny and the Walkers and the vocalist guests were in great form. This venue is becoming one of our favorites with plenty of room and a bigger dance floor, although there was NO room to spare for the line dances. The dancing was fantastic with many of the existing and a fair amount of new band fans. Thanks to all for making the effort to get the newer fans on the dance floor.

Be ready for our next gig coming soon at Knowlwood on October 7, 2023.

Videos are on the YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/@donnyandthewalkers
Photos of the events are available on the Donny Walker Google Drive

Dance Venues, Knowlwood Dances

Let’s Do Dinner and a Dance at Knowlwood Restaurant ~ July 29, 2023; 6-9 PM

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We had a delightful first dance at Knowlwood Restaurant. Thanks to everyone that came and supported Knowlwood. We kept the kitchen busy with a sizable line waiting to order for most of the evening.

The sizable menu has breakfast all day, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, Mexican, seafood, ice cream, and other desert goodies. The old blacksmith shop had a variety of antiques and memorabilia to check out.

The venue had good acoustics for Donny, Sunny, Audrey, Chris, and Peter. The vocalists Nick, Grant, Greg, Judi, Scott, and Lorin enjoyed the sound and a full floor of dancers. The dance floor was large but the band and vocalists kept it filled.

Dance Venues, Knowlwood Dances

Shut the Barn Door Dance at Knowlwood Restaurant ~ October 7, 2023

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14952 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618

For our October dance at the old smithy’s shop, we may do a few extra line dances and George Straight songs. There is fun, fellowship, food, music, and dancing with the high energy of Donny and the Walkers and with Donny’s audience interaction. Come and dance to new music by the Walkers and guest vocalists Nick, Greg, Grant, Judi, and others.

Dance Venues, Silky Sullivan's Dances

Silky’s Secret Dance at Silky Sullivan’s ~ June 9, 2023; 8:45-11 PM

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The secret is out!

It was a fun Friday evening at Silky’s. Donny, Sunny, and Audrey had a great drummer and bass player and with the guest vocalists they delivered a great evening of dance music for us.

Silky’s Secret Dance, Silky Sullivan’s Restaurant, June 9, 2023
Silky’s Secret Dance, Silky Sullivan’s Restaurant, June 9, 2023
Dance Venues, MoonGoat Dances

Why Be Gloomy? Let’s Dance at MoonGoat Coffee ~ June 17, 2023; 7-9:30 PM

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Band and guest vocalists

Just in time for the dance, summer finally arrived on Saturday with sunny skies during the day and temps in the upper seventies. It was a wonderful evening for a dance at MoonGoat Coffee with Donny and the Walkers. Great music by the band, plenty of people to dance with, full house but not crowded, social time with the band and friends afterward at Norm’s. Another great evening in Costa Mesa!

A chorus line! Always something new with Donny and the Walkers!
Dance Venues, MoonGoat Dances

May I Have This Dance at MoonGoat Coffee ~ May 20, 2023; 7-9:30 PM

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The band ready for action! MoonGoat Coffee, May 20, 2023

Although outside there was a barely perceptible drizzle, inside was warm and friendly with plenty of people wanting to dance to Donny and the Walkers. Scott was having a difficult time with the acoustics but he got the band sounding great and they were ready to play. Grant, Greg, Judi, Lauren, Nick, and Scott were having fun and sounding great. Several new songs were debuted – Lauren with Black Velvet, Scott with Be My Baby Tonight, and Donny with It’s Only Love by his favorite band.

The band and guest vocalists, missing Nick Garcia
Scott introducing Be My Baby Tonight
Grant delivering I Just Want To Dance With You
TrackLead VocalistLength
I Saw Her Standing ThereDonny Walker0:03:04
Roll Over BeethovenDonny Walker0:02:37
I’m A BelieverDonny Walker0:03:12
Think On These ThingsDonny Walker0:04:58
Boogie ShoesDonny Walker0:03:53
Be My BabyGrant Hill0:03:49
I Just Want To Dance With YouGrant Hill0:03:51
Sweet CarolineGrant Hill0:04:07
My GirlGreg Meeks0:02:43
This Magic MomentGreg Meeks0:03:06
I Want To Hold Your HandDonny Walker0:02:37
Twist And ShoutDonny Walker0:02:57
SwayJudi McCaslin0:03:23
Sugar SugarDonny Walker0:02:48
Black VelvetLauren0:05:13
It’s Only LoveDonny Walker0:03:35
Can’t Help Falling In LoveNick Garcia0:03:12
I Will SurviveSunny Durant0:04:19
Blitzkrieg BopDonny Walker0:02:09
Achy Breaky HeartDonny Walker0:04:14
LightsLauren0:03:27
Be My Baby TonightScott Jensen0:02:57
Neon MoonDonny Walker0:04:56
I Should Have Known BetterDonny Walker0:02:57
Secret Agent ManDonny Walker0:03:27
And I Love HerGreg Meeks0:02:42
These Boots Were Made For Walkin’Judi McCaslin0:03:34
Bye Bye LoveJudi & Scott0:02:51
Voulez-VousJudi McCaslin0:05:20
Hello Mary LouGrant Hill0:03:11
Surfin’ USADonny Walker0:02:52
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Dance Venues, MoonGoat Dances

Welcome Springtime Dance at MoonGoat Coffee ~ April 15, 2023; 7-9:30 PM

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Welcome Springtime Dance at MoonGoat Coffee, April 15, 2023

We had a lovely springtime dance with our good friends, new music, and a new guest vocalist. There were four new songs by the band and Liam sang This Little Light Of Mine mostly a cappella, always something new happening with Donny and the Walkers. We had another very good time with the band and new and old friends at the MoonGoat!

Playlist

TrackLead VocalistLength
Roll Over BeethovenDonny Walker0:02:45
I Saw Her Standing ThereDonny Walker0:03:12
The Lion Sleeps TonightGreg Meeks0:02:17
Don’t Know MuchDonny Walker0:03:12
I’m A BelieverDonny Walker0:02:59
Boogie ShoesDonny Walker0:03:13
I Just Want To Dance With YouGrant Hill0:04:06
Sweet CarolineGrant Hill0:03:52
My GirlGreg Meeks0:02:52
I Like It I Love ItDonny Walker0:04:07
I Want To Hold Your HandDonny Walker0:02:33
Voulez-VousJudi McCaslin0:04:57
SwayJudi McCaslin0:03:15
Twist And ShoutDonny Walker0:02:58
Time Of The SeasonDonny & Judi0:03:27
I Feel FineDonny Walker0:03:18
Love SongDonny Walker0:03:35
Sugar SugarDonny Walker0:03:14
Eight Days A WeekDonny Walker0:02:37
Can’t Help Falling In LoveNick Garcia0:03:20
This Little Light Of MineLiam Jensen0:01:05
C’mon EverybodyDonny Walker0:02:39
Rock And RollDonny Walker0:03:56
Be My BabyGrant Hill0:03:37
I Should Have Known BetterDonny Walker0:02:55
Neon MoonDonny Walker0:03:54
Sharp Dressed ManDonny Walker0:03:16
These Boots Were Made For Walkin’Judi McCaslin0:02:56
Bye Bye LoveJudi & Scott0:02:40
I Will SurviveSunny Durant0:03:37
Hello Mary LouGrant Hill0:02:46
And I Love HerGreg Meeks0:02:56
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Dance Venues, MoonGoat Dances

Goodbye Winter Dance at MoonGoat Coffee ~ March 11, 2023; 7-9:30 PM

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We had another great night of music and fun with the dancers and the band at the Goodbye Winter Dance. Donny and the Walkers were in fine form, at times some people were dancing on the patio, and some by the entry. There were many new faces and everyone was just having a good time together. New music from Donny was I Feel Fine and Sunny sang I Will Survive.

Dance Venues, Silky Sullivan's Dances, Uncategorized

Valentine’s Day Dance at Silky Sullivan’s ~ February 14, 2023; 8-10:30 PM

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Donny and the Walkers were invited for a special Silky’s Valentine’s Dance. Silky Sullivan’s hosted a delicious Valentine’s dinner special and promptly sold out of the prime rib. On entering, the hostess told us they were completely booked. Donny, Sunny, and the guests were sounding great and having fun with the sold-out crowd. With Greg and Grant’s exceptional duet (perhaps I’m biased) of My Girl, Judi and Scott have now stepped up and are raising the bar on the two baritones! I love it! Delightful Valentine’s Day with Donny and the Walkers!

Band Members at Silky Sullivan’s Restaurant, February 14, 2023
Poster for Valentine’s Day Dance at Silky Sullivan’s Restaurant, February 14, 2023