A Smokin' Rock & Roll New Years Eve

Dave Alvin, “The King of California,” will headline New Years Eve with his touring band, The Guilty Ones, in Long Beach. Alvin, (The Blasters, X, Knitters) is one of the pivotal pioneers of Americana, and whose mix of roots rock style was developed early on with his brother, Phil Alvin.

Combining blues, folk, rockabilly, Bakersfield country, surf and garage rock & roll, and taking lyrical inspiration from writers like Chandler and Steinbeck, Alvin says his songs are “like California...a big, messy, melting pot.”

Through his long, critically-acclaimed solo career, Alvin has mixed his varied musical and literary influences into updated version of traditional American music, with highlights including songs like “Fourth of July,” “Long White Cadillac,” “King of California,” “Harlan County Line” and “Marie Marie.”

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Rosie Flores, the Rockabilly Filly, is a national treasure, a guitar-slinging vocalist who's been making memorable music from rockabilly to cowpunk to honky tonk over a 50-year career. True rockabilly royalty, Rosie has two Ameripolitan Awards to her credit, a 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows gold medal and a Peabody Award, among many accolades. Flores has done more to preserve roots music than most veteran musicians, successfully reviving the careers of Janis Martin and Wanda Jackson, showing the true compassion of the Austin-based musical icon. Flores was also the first Latina to crack Billboard’s Country Music Chart.

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Deke Dickerson, a self-described Guitar Geek, excels at more than just pickin' his vast collection of guitars. He's also an acclaimed singer, songwriter, author, collector, and film composer - with his own recording studio.

Dickerson (Untamed Youth, Dave & Deke Combo, Ecco-Fonics, The Whippersnappers) champions a righteously pure retro sound, and is a roots renaissance man. There is seemingly nothing he cannot do, and do well.

For the Smokin' show, Deke will front an All-Star Western Swing band, performing a set of joyous dance music ala Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, Wynn Stewart and Milton Brown. Ahh-haa!

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Lil' Mo & The Dynaflos have spent 20 + years playing up-tempo danceable Doo-Wop worldwide, selling out shows from LA to Tokyo to Paris.

Doo-Wop, which evolved from pop, jazz and blues, has influenced many major rock & roll groups. When they hit the Smokin' stage with their new vocal addition Miss Mac, plus a horn section and that great wall of sound - you will experience the ecstasy that only great doo wop can deliver!

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Grey DeLisle makes a return appearance in the beautiful Crystal Ballroom. DeLisle fronts the popular trio Eddie Clendening & The Blue Ribbon Boys, now touring in the U.S. plus Europe, Asia and Australia. Clendening originated the role of, and was featured as Elvis Presley in the hit Broadway musical “The Million Dollar Quartet,” where he performed 8 shows a week to packed houses - racking up over 2,200 performances. Grey DeLisle is more than a singer/songwriter - she is also our Mistress of Ceremonies. She is a stand-up comedienne, a renowned voice actress and a damn good C&W singer. Her lyrics are often hilarious and her stage style includes grand ole country impressionism, down to the big hair and statement-making choice of dress: antique Appalachian wedding gowns. She is currently co-host of Ray Benson’s Roadhouse on RFD-TV, and her cartoon voices include SpongeBob Squarepants, The Simpsons, King of the Hill and Scooby-Doo characters.

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We have plenty more entertainment in store for this year’s rendition of A Smokin’ Rock & Roll New Years Eve.

We are also cooking up an optional Asian Buffet with several entrees including vegetarian dishes and fortune cookies. Please reserve your meal in advance to assure plenty of portions.

VIP table seating is available in addition to general admission.

The hardwood dance floor, a larger stage and a light show will make your experience even brighter.

Arrive early for free parking, or Uber in from a nearby parking lot. Help us ring in the 2026 new year with plenty of music and dancing, food and fun!

Need a room for the night? The Golden Sails has 150 rooms available for just $149 plus tax. Reserve yours early, as last year they sold out fast. Simply call this number during regular business hours: 562-594-0210 (not the front desk)

Dave Alvin, “The King of California,” will headline New Years Eve with his touring band, The Guilty Ones, in Long Beach. Alvin, (The Blasters, X, Knitters) is one of the pivotal pioneers of Americana, and whose mix of roots rock style was developed early on with his brother, Phil Alvin.

Combining blues, folk, rockabilly, Bakersfield country, surf and garage rock & roll, and taking lyrical inspiration from writers like Chandler and Steinbeck, Alvin says his songs are “like California...a big, messy, melting pot.”

Through his long, critically-acclaimed solo career, Alvin has mixed his varied musical and literary influences into updated version of traditional American music, with highlights including songs like “Fourth of July,” “Long White Cadillac,” “King of California,” “Harlan County Line” and “Marie Marie.”

* * * * *

Rosie Flores, the Rockabilly Filly, is a national treasure, a guitar-slinging vocalist who's been making memorable music from rockabilly to cowpunk to honky tonk over a 50-year career. True rockabilly royalty, Rosie has two Ameripolitan Awards to her credit, a 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows gold medal and a Peabody Award, among many accolades. Flores has done more to preserve roots music than most veteran musicians, successfully reviving the careers of Janis Martin and Wanda Jackson, showing the true compassion of the Austin-based musical icon. Flores was also the first Latina to crack Billboard’s Country Music Chart.

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Deke Dickerson, a self-described Guitar Geek, excels at more than just pickin' his vast collection of guitars. He's also an acclaimed singer, songwriter, author, collector, and film composer - with his own recording studio.

Dickerson (Untamed Youth, Dave & Deke Combo, Ecco-Fonics, The Whippersnappers) champions a righteously pure retro sound, and is a roots renaissance man. There is seemingly nothing he cannot do, and do well.

For the Smokin' show, Deke will front an All-Star Western Swing band, performing a set of joyous dance music ala Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, Wynn Stewart and Milton Brown. Ahh-haa!

* * * * *

Lil' Mo & The Dynaflos have spent 20 + years playing up-tempo danceable Doo-Wop worldwide, selling out shows from LA to Tokyo to Paris.

Doo-Wop, which evolved from pop, jazz and blues, has influenced many major rock & roll groups. When they hit the Smokin' stage with their new vocal addition Miss Mac, pluscxccccccxxxx a horn section and that great wall of sound - you will experience the ecstasy that only great doo wop can deliver!

* * * * *

Grey DeLisle makes a return appearance in the beautiful Crystal Ballroom. DeLisle fronts the popular trio Eddie Clendening & The Blue Ribbon Boys, now touring in the U.S. plus Europe, Asia and Australia. Clendening originated the role of, and was featured as Elvis Presley in the hit Broadway musical “The Million Dollar Quartet,” where he performed 8 shows a week to packed houses - racking up over 2,200 performances. Grey DeLisle is more than a singer/songwriter - she is also our Mistress of Ceremonies. She is a stand-up comedienne, a renowned voice actress and a damn good C&W singer. Her lyrics are often hilarious and her stage style includes grand ole country impressionism, down to the big hair and statement-making choice of dress: antique Appalachian wedding gowns. She is currently co-host of Ray Benson’s Roadhouse on RFD-TV, and her cartoon voices include SpongeBob Squarepants, The Simpsons, King of the Hill and Scooby-Doo characters.

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We have plenty more entertainment in store for this year’s rendition of A Smokin’ Rock & Roll New Years Eve.

We are also cooking up an optional Asian Buffet with several entrees including vegetarian dishes and fortune cookies. Please reserve your meal in advance to assure plenty of portions.

VIP table seating is available in addition to general admission.

The hardwood dance floor, a larger stage and a light show will make your experience even brighter.

Arrive early for free parking, or Uber in from a nearby parking lot. Help us ring in the 2026 new year with plenty of music and dancing, food and fun!

Need a room for the night? The Golden Sails has 150 rooms available for just $149 plus tax. Reserve yours early, as last year they sold out fast. Simply call this number during regular business hours: 562-594-0210 (not the front desk)