Last year, Jon “Bowzer” Bauman of Sha Na Na had to miss his annual, Ruth Eckerd Hall-exclusive Christmas party due to a staph infection, believed to be caused by a contaminated scalpel used during hernia surgery.

The 76-year-old still popped in and out via satellite, but his presence was still greatly missed, even with honorary Jersey boy Gary U.S. Bonds and Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits in tow.

Luckily, it looks like he’s all healed up, and will once again appear in person to watch Noone, as well as Jay Siegel’s Tokens, and Clearwater resident-slash-father of “Peppermint Twist” Joey Dee outshine the Happy Together tour. The show takes place on the 43rd anniversary of John Lennon’s death too, so don’t be surprised if a few Beatle covers get thrown in.

Tickets to see Bowzer’s Holiday Rock ‘n Roll Party at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday, Dec. 8 are still available and start at $41.75.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=qicEYT7nFKc

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This article appears in Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2023.