Classic Vinyl 931 lights up summer evening on the lake in Culleoka
Miller Lake Barn in Culleoka is usually packed full of wedding guests for an event, but Saturday night the local band Classic Vinyl 931 jazzed up the crowd with an evening of familiar tunes, and the dancing didn’t stop until the end of the night.
With a slight cool break from the summer heat and a crystal blue sky, about 180 guests enjoyed unusually mild weather at the Cypress Barn venue, overlooking Miller Lake, owned by couple Hon and Teresa Lo.
Teresa Lo said the event was a fantastic opportunity to get people out of the house and come enjoy some wonderful music.
“[The event] did not disappoint. It was a very successful event,” Teresa Lo said in a social media post. “The band was fabulous. The guests were gracious. They sang and danced. And I knew 99.9% of them were having a great time.”
Lo counted more than 180 guests at the event and was thrilled with the response.
“I would like to personally thank all the band members for giving their hearts to the crowd,” Lo said. “We love you Classic Vinyl 931.”
Maury County Commission Chairman Don Morrow’s day job has a lot to do with directing county business, but Saturday night he put on his rock ‘n’ roll swagger to the tune of “Stray Cat Strut" by The Stray Cats, singing and drumming for the song.
Plenty of other classic favorites from Frank Sinatra to Elvis were performed with Shannin Alsup and Hanna Miller belting out the main vocals of the night.
Miller’s rendition of the song, “Fever” made the temperature rise, while Alsup’s impressive channeling of Elvis' rock and roll sound came out during his performances.
Hodge Cook on the keyboard evoked a perfectly replicated sound of “Purple Rain” by Prince, while Steve Marks underlined it with smooth, warm basslines.
One by one, patrons forgot about any shyness as dancing partners made their way to the dance floor, twirling, swirling and electric-sliding.
Familiar face, former Mt. Pleasant Middle School teacher Ann Sloane, visited the band, and her former students, Alsup and Miller.
“I taught Hanna back in school and I also taught Shannin’s daughter,” Sloane said. “It’s just so great to come out here and see their band.”
She hopes the event continues to grow.
The jazzy, hip vibe took on the feel of a swanky cigar lounge at times.
Teresa Lo’s own concession stand provided refreshments and food in addition to a visit by Wings 1-1 food truck.
After the event, Lo reflected on the evening.
“I was overwhelmed with the response that I received,” Teresa Lo said. “I felt very privileged to have this opportunity to offer a fun event to the community. My heart was filled with joy.”
The next event with Classic Vinyl will be Sept. 3 at the Elks Lodge and will return to Cypress Barn in December.
For more information find the band, Classic Vinyl 931 on Facebook.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Classic Vinyl 931 lights up summer evening on the lake in Culleoka
