In 1919 The Valley Dale Ballroom was built for the teenages of the era, this historic ediface boasts to be the first music arena in Columbus. We are commited to preserving the rich history of the music and the musicians which have past through our doors. From Sinatra, to The Temptations, enjoy the Valley Dale Ballroom as as one of Columbus’ premiere event centers and as a world-class music venue, open to the public every Friday. Check details on website, from time to time we book a private Friday night event. www.valleydaleballroom.com
Presenting, the 18 piece Rick Brunetto Big Band, weekly houseband for The Valley Dale Ballroom, keeping alive the original music sound for dancing and listening each Friday from 7:30PM till 10:00PM. Check website--www.valleydaleballroom.com
Each week offers a vocalist assortment, sometimes it's singles, sometimes it's duos. Check our website for the weekly vocalist. Michael Phillips, Lori Fuller-Everhart, Rachel Supulveda, Shaun Booker, Ben Lucas and our orignial big band singer Brian Michael Smith.
Every Friday enjoy assorted cocktails, deli sandwiches and desserts, Several summer Friday's we offer grilled hot dogs. Cookies, Desserts and JUST PIES! are on the menu.
VALLEY DALE BALLROOM HISTORY
Valley Dale Ballroom is a significant fixture as one of the nationally renowned Ballrooms of the “Big Band” musical era of the 30’s and 40’s. Many famous Big Bands and entertainers, including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby. In the 60s pop/rock bands lead the way the Dave Clark Five, Herman's Hermits, Ike & Tina Turner, The Drifters, Linda Ronstadt and The Stone. Poney's, Warhol's Velvet Underground. With the 1980s and 1990s, Alice Cooper, Natalie Cole, Destiny's Child, the music evolution was happening, Tupac was set to go on the VDB stage, as a dramatic fight broke out just before the concert, the venue cancelled that show on the spot. Legends of others have appeared at Valley Dale. Ballroom. The Valley Dale Ballroom is on the National Register of Historic Places.
A recently published book THE VALLEY DALE BALLROOM by Valley Dale Ballroom CEO, Landa Masdea Brunetto chronicles the history of this truly magnificent landmark of Columbus, Ohio.
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