DJ Angelo, who will be performing at Rock by the River, explained the event's musical focus.
“It is a combination of rock and roll, old school rock and roll, ’50s mainly, early ’60s,” he said.
The festival caters to dancers of all abilities.
“We have started introducing some partner and line dancing for couples that still want to keep active but can't rock and roll any more, because of aches and pains,” DJ Angelo said.
DJ Angelo emphasises his diverse musical approach.
“I'm not like most DJs, who keep playing the same thing all the time,” he said.
“I like to change my music regularly.
“I also dance, so I know what people dance to, what beat is needed.
“If the dancefloor is empty and you want to get people up, songs like High Class Lady (The Lennerockers), Matchbox (Carl Perkins), Burning Love by Elvis, all those really thumpy songs get them going.”
Dance classes will run on Saturday and Sunday, which attendees can book to take part in at cluBarham reception.
The event attracts participants from across Victoria and NSW, with DJ Angelo observing that “rock and rollers will travel if there is a good festival going on”.
“I've never seen anybody go to a festival or a dance and sit there all night without getting a dance,” he said.
“You’ve got to be comfortable on the dance floor, and you don't want to be stepping on somebody’s toes with a heel.
“The venue has probably got one of the best dance floors around.”
For more information, visit clubarham.com.au/whats-on-at-clubarham
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