CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Surf Ballroom will host an exclusive event, Through Their Eyes: 1959 Winter Dance Party Memories, on February 1 as part of the 2026 Winter Dance Party celebration.

The event features author Tommy Canale, live music from The Holy Rocka Rollaz, and special guests including The Valens Family, Sherry Holley, and steel guitar legend Johnny Farina. Doors open at 6:30 PM at the historic Surf Ballroom on North Shore Drive.

Tommy Canale will lead the event with insights into the 1959 Winter Dance Party, using rare photos and firsthand accounts to explore its impact on American music. Following the presentation, The Holy Rocka Rollaz will perform hits from the era, bringing the energy of 1950s rockabilly to life.

Special appearances include The Valens Family, honoring Ritch

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