John Mueller's Winter Dance Party (Winter Dance Party Night 2)
Surf Ballroom
Clear Lake, IA
Jan. 30th, 2025
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Set 1
2. Instrumental
3. White Lightning (The Big Bopper cover)
4. Running Bear (Johnny Preston cover)
5. Sea Cruise (Huey “Piano” Smith & His Clowns cover)
6. Come On, Let's Go (Ritchie Valens cover)
7. C'mon Everybody (Eddie Cochran cover)
8. We Belong Together (Ritchie Valens cover)
9. Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran cover) > Bony Moronie (Larry Williams cover)
10. Maybe Baby (Buddy Holly & The Crickets cover)
11. I'm Ready (Fats Domino cover)
12. Rock Around With Ollie Vee (Buddy Holly cover)
13. Peggy Sue (Buddy Holly cover)
14. Brown Eyed Handsome Man (Chuck Berry cover)
15. Everyday (Buddy Holly cover)
16. That'll Be the Day (The Crickets cover)
17. It's So Easy (The Crickets cover)
18. Rock and Roll Music (Chuck Berry cover)
19. Outro (Connie Valens & The Valens Family)
Set 2
2. Peggy Sue Got Married (Buddy Holly cover)
3. Think It Over (Buddy Holly cover)
4. True Love Ways (Buddy Holly cover)
5. Pink Petticoats (The Big Bopper cover)
6. That's What I'm Talking About (The Big Bopper cover)
7. Chantilly Lace (The Big Bopper cover)
8. That's My Little Suzie (Ritchie Valens cover)
9. Donna (Ritchie Valens cover)
10. La Bamba (Trad.) (w/ Mario Valens on harmonica, Connie & Irma Valens on guest vocals)
11. Rave On! (Sonny West cover)
12. All My Love (Oh Boy) (Sonny West cover)
13. Band Intros
14. Not Fade Away (The Crickets cover)
15. Hey Buddy
16. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry cover) (w/ Mario Valens on harmonica)
John Mueller ("Buddy Holly")- Vocals, Guitar
Linwood Sasser ("The Big Bopper")- Vocals
Ray Anthony ("Ritchie Valens")- Vocals, Guitar
Ed Maxwell- Bass
Dave Johnson- Drums
Michael Starr- Guitar
Craig Harbaugh- Saxophone
Archive.org / Google Drive
John Mueller's “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour, and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. Each performance delivers over two hours of high-energy entertainment, featuring timeless hits like “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “La Bamba,” and “Chantilly Lace.” Mueller, who formerly starred in the U.S. touring version of "Buddy...the Buddy Holly Story", performs as Buddy Holly, while Linwood Sasser portrays the Big Bopper and Ray Anthony takes on Ritchie Valens. Backed by an authentic four-piece band, this tribute to rock and roll’s golden era captivates audiences across the country.
The “Winter Dance Party” has performed in front of millions, from national TV appearances on the Jerry Lewis Telethon to stages across the U.S. and Canada. Notable highlights include playing at the iconic Surf Ballroom on the anniversary of Holly, Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final show, receiving the keys to the city of Green Bay, and performing alongside Maria Elena Holly, Niki Sullivan, and Tommy Allsup. The show is widely celebrated as the most authentic re-creation of that historic tour, preserving the legacy of these rock and roll legends.
Returning once again to the Surf, their award winning and critically acclaimed show has become a favorite of attendees!
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Tapers notes: Night 2 of 4 of The Winter Dance Party 2025. It's always fun seeing these guys, they put on a great show. One fun thing about the Winter Dance Party weekend is the people that come from all over the world to celebrate this event. A big part of the weekend is Ritchie Valens family, they are at the Surf every year, and we always see them around town at various places as well. Mario is Ritchie's brother and joins at least one of the bands every night on harmonica, while Connie & Irma (Ritchie's sisters) usually do some guest vocals with the various bands. The whole event is a unique experience, and I would encourage anyone who hasn't been to go at some point in your life.
"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"
The “Winter Dance Party” has performed in front of millions, from national TV appearances on the Jerry Lewis Telethon to stages across the U.S. and Canada. Notable highlights include playing at the iconic Surf Ballroom on the anniversary of Holly, Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final show, receiving the keys to the city of Green Bay, and performing alongside Maria Elena Holly, Niki Sullivan, and Tommy Allsup. The show is widely celebrated as the most authentic re-creation of that historic tour, preserving the legacy of these rock and roll legends.
Returning once again to the Surf, their award winning and critically acclaimed show has become a favorite of attendees!
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Tapers notes: Night 2 of 4 of The Winter Dance Party 2025. It's always fun seeing these guys, they put on a great show. One fun thing about the Winter Dance Party weekend is the people that come from all over the world to celebrate this event. A big part of the weekend is Ritchie Valens family, they are at the Surf every year, and we always see them around town at various places as well. Mario is Ritchie's brother and joins at least one of the bands every night on harmonica, while Connie & Irma (Ritchie's sisters) usually do some guest vocals with the various bands. The whole event is a unique experience, and I would encourage anyone who hasn't been to go at some point in your life.
"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"