Josie Sanken, Main Street Sports Bar, Hutchinson, MN- 3/6/25

Josie Sanken
Main Street Sports Bar
Hutchinson, MN
Mar. 6th, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS353)

Lineage: SBD > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) > SD Card > Reaper (EQ, Normalizing) > Track splits using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 with dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

-Feel free to re-master, share freely anywhere else, convert to MP3, just never ever sell it. Also, if you like this show, please support the artist by buying/streaming their music, buying a ticket to a show or buying merch.

More pictures here: Link

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Set 1

1. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
2. Radioactive (Imagine Dragons cover)
3. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver cover)
4. Something in the Orange (Zach Bryan cover)
5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Whitney Houston cover)
6. Automatic (Miranda Lambert cover)
7. No One Else on Earth (Wynonna Judd cover)
8. Ho Hey (The Lumineers cover)
9. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2 cover)
10. Royals (Lorde cover)
11. Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) (The Judds cover)
12. Free Fallin' (Tom Petty cover)
13. Parachute (Chris Stapleton cover)
14. I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons cover)
15. Girl Crush (Little Big Town cover)
16. What's Up? (4 Non Blondes cover)
17. Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
18. Tennessee Whiskey (David Allan Coe cover)
19. Jolene (Dolly Parton cover)
20. Stuck Like Glue (Sugarland cover)

Set 2

1. Wicked Game (Chris Isaak cover)
2. Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover)
3. My Jesus (Anne Wilson cover)
4. One Way Ticket (Because I Can) (LeAnn Rimes cover)
5. Drift Away (Mentor Williams cover)
6. Iris (Goo Goo Dolls cover)
7. Harper Valley PTA (Jeannie C. Riley cover)
8. We Danced Anyway (Deana Carter cover)
9. Crazy (Willie Nelson cover)
10. Heads Carolina, Tails California (Jo Dee Messina cover)
11. Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover)
12. Maybe It Was Memphis (Pam Tillis cover)
13. When the Stars Go Blue (Ryan Adams cover)
14. Wagon Wheel (Bob Dylan cover)

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Towards the middle of track 16 in set 1, Josie's battery in her guitar started dying, so there is some crackling and eventually it cuts out altogether. She switched out batteries after that song and it wasn't a problem the rest of the night. This is the 3rd of 4 shows I recorded of Josie's in about a month stretch. During the winter I tend to slow down with concerts for multiple reasons (no outdoor shows, financial reasons, etc.), so most of the winter shows tend to be these type of bar/restaurant gigs. It's looking like a busy summer though, I'm looking forward to it.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Josie Sanken, Powder Ridge, Kimball, MN- 3/1/25

Josie Sanken
Powder Ridge
Kimball, MN
Mar. 1st, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS352)

Lineage: SBD > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) > SD Card > Reaper (EQ, Normalizing) > Track splits using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 with dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

-Feel free to re-master, share freely anywhere else, convert to MP3, just never ever sell it. Also, if you like this show, please support the artist by buying/streaming their music, buying a ticket to a show or buying merch.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.facebook.com/JSANKENMUSIC/

Set 1

1. I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons cover)
2. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
3. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver cover)
4. Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) (The Judds cover)
5. Royals (Lorde cover)
6. No One Else on Earth (Wynonna Judd cover)
7. Something in the Orange (Zach Bryan cover)
8. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2 cover)
9. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Whitney Houston cover)
10. Girl Crush (Little Big Town cover)
11. Free Fallin' (Tom Petty cover)
12. Let It Go (Kristen Anderson‐Lopez & Robert Lopez cover)
13. Tennessee Whiskey (David Allan Coe cover)
14. Jolene (Dolly Parton cover)
15. Radioactive (Imagine Dragons cover)
16. Strawberry Wine (Deana Carter cover)
17. Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
18. Wicked Game (Chris Isaak cover)
19. Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover)

Set 2

1. What I Like About You (The Romantics cover)
2. Still Waters (Psalm 23) (Leanna Crawford cover)
3. Neon Moon (Brooks & Dunn cover)
4. Johnny and June (Heidi Newfield cover)
5. Love Story (Taylor Swift cover)
6. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver cover)
7. Drift Away (Mentor Williams cover)
8. Automatic (Miranda Lambert cover)
9. Harper Valley PTA (Jeannie C. Riley cover)
10. Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus cover)
11. Wagon Wheel (Bob Dylan cover)

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: None.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Josie Sanken, River House Kitchen + Drinks, Hutchinson, MN- 2/21/25

Josie Sanken
River House Kitchen + Drinks
Hutchinson, MN
Feb. 21st, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS351)

Lineage: SBD > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) > SD Card > Reaper (EQ, Normalizing) > Track splits using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 with dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

-Feel free to re-master, share freely anywhere else, convert to MP3, just never ever sell it. Also, if you like this show, please support the artist by buying/streaming their music, buying a ticket to a show or buying merch.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.facebook.com/JSANKENMUSIC/

Set 1

1. I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons cover)
2. No One Else on Earth (Wynonna Judd cover)
3. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
4. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver cover)
5. Tennessee Whiskey (David Allan Coe cover)
6. Royals (Lorde cover)
7. What's Up? (4 Non Blondes cover)
8. Automatic (Miranda Lambert cover)
9. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2 cover)
10. Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) (The Judds cover)
11. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Whitney Houston cover)
12. Something in the Orange (Zach Bryan cover)
13. A Million Dreams (Pasek and Paul cover)
14. Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley cover)
15. Forever and Ever, Amen (Paul Overstreet cover)
16. Water Under the Bridge (Adele cover)
17. Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)

Set 2

1. Wagon Wheel (Bob Dylan cover)
2. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver cover)
3. Some Days You Gotta Dance (The Ranch cover)
4. Zombie (The Cranberries cover)
5. Strawberry Wine (Deana Carter cover)
6. Maybe It Was Memphis (Pam Tillis cover)
7. What Are You Listening To? (Chris Stapleton cover)
8. Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover)
9. Harper Valley PTA (Jeannie C. Riley cover)
10. Iris (Goo Goo Dolls cover)
11. When the Stars Go Blue (Ryan Adams cover)
12. Drift Away (Mentor Williams cover)
13. Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover)
14. Parachute (Chris Stapleton cover)

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: The vocals were way down in the mix on this recording, at this point I was still trying to figure out her new board and levels weren't where they needed to be. So, I had to rebalance the guitar & vocals in iZotope RX, and it causes some odd sounding vocals at times, but for the most part it's a solid recording. I was able to get her board figured out at the next show, so there should be no issues from here on out.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Gigi Amal, Ambi Wine Bar, Anoka, MN- 2/5/25

Gigi Amal
Ambi Wine Bar
Anoka, MN
Feb. 5th, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS350)

Lineage: SBD > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) > SD Card > Reaper (EQ, Normalizing) > Track splits using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 with dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

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https://ggtheukulady.wixsite.com/music

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Hey There Delilah (Plain White T’s cover)
3. I Walk the Line (Johnny Cash cover)
4. Have You Ever Seen the Rain? (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
5. Better Than Disney
6. What I Like About You (The Romantics cover)
7. I'm Yours (Jason Mraz cover)
8. Oo-De-Lally (Roger Miller cover)
9. These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (Lee Hazlewood cover)
10. Zombie (The Cranberries cover)
11. Little Talks (Of Monsters and Men cover)
12. Heaven (Bryan Adams cover)
13. Dreams (Fleetwood Mac cover)
14. Toxic (Britney Spears cover)
15. Strange (Patsy Cline cover)
16. What a Difference a Day Makes (Jimmie Ague cover)
17. Jolene (Dolly Parton cover)
18. Wild Hearts
19. Before He Cheats (Carrie Underwood cover)
20. Any Man of Mine (Shania Twain cover)

Set 2

1. Intro
2. Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen cover) > What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong cover)
3. Drive Thru
4. Float On (Modest Mouse cover)
5. I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons cover)
6. Into the Blue
7. Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison cover)
8. Valerie (The Zutons cover)
9. That's All Right (Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup cover)
10. Me More Cowboy Than You (The Brudi Brothers cover)
11. Amie (Pure Prairie League cover)
12. Peaches
13. A Bar Song (Tipsy) (Shaboozey cover)
14. Ocean Avenue (Yellowcard cover)
15. First Date (blink‐182 cover)
16. I Will Follow You Into the Dark (Death Cab for Cutie cover)
17. Fishin' in the Dark (Ed Bruce cover)

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: None.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam

I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Winter Dance Party (Night 4), Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA- 2/1/25

Winter Dance Party Night 4
Surf Ballroom
Clear Lake, IA
Feb. 1st, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS349)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float) > SD Card > Reaper (EQ, Normalizing) > Track splits using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 with dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

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Midnight Cowgirls

https://www.themidnightcowgirls.com/

1. Intro
2. White Lightning (The Big Bopper cover)
3. Leaving Texas
4. Heaven Only Knows (Emmylou Harris cover)
5. That'll Be the Day (The Crickets cover) > Queen of Hearts (Dave Edmunds cover)
6. Rock Around With Ollie Vee (Buddy Holly cover)
7. Wedding Belle Blues
8. Giddy Up

Kandle Osborne- Vocals, Guitar
Blaise Dahl- Keyboard, Vocals, Guitar
Jennie Vee- Bass
Rex Elle- Guitar
Marlhy Murphy- Drums

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Introducing The Midnight Cowgirls, a dynamic band set to revolutionize music with their electrifying blend of country, new wave, post-punk, and rockabilly. The band was named and conceptualized by Eagles of Death Metal Bassist Jennie Vee. The band is comprised of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kandle Osborne, with vocalists and powerhouse rhythm section Jennie Vee and Leah Bluestein (of Eagles of Death Metal), and lead guitarist Rex Elle (known for performances with Stray Cats' drummer Slim Jim Phantom). Their fresh sound defies genre conventions, blending twangy guitars with pulsating bass lines and driving rhythms. Join them on a captivating journey through uncharted musical territory as they pioneer a new frontier. Get ready to saddle up and ride into the night with The Midnight Cowgirls—this is just the beginning of their unforgettable journey.

Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde

https://albertleeofficial.com/
https://www.chadandjeremy.com/

1. Intro
2. It Doesn't Matter Anymore (Paul Anka cover) (Jeremy Clyde vocals)
3. Distant Shores (Chad & Jeremy cover) (Jeremy Clyde vocals)
4. Wake Up, Little Susie (Boudleaux Bryant cover) (Jeremy Clyde vocals)
5. Highwayman (Jimmy Webb cover) (Albert Lee vocals)
6. 'Til I Gain Control Again (Rodney Crowell cover) (Albert Lee vocals)
7. Follow That Car > Buffalo Gal (Jeremy Clyde vocals)
8. Sleepless Nights (The Everly Brothers cover) (Albert Lee vocals)
9. Learning the Game(Buddy Holly cover) (Albert Lee vocals)
10. For a While There (Jeremy Clyde vocals)
11. Yesterday's Gone (Chad & Jeremy cover) (Jeremy Clyde vocals)
12. Tears on My Pillow (Little Anthony & the Imperials cover) (Jeremy Clyde vocals)
13. A Summer Song (Chad & Jeremy cover) (Jeremy Clyde vocals)

Jeremy Clyde- Vocals, Guitar
Albert Lee- Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar

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Often referred to as “the guitar player’s guitar player,” Grammy Award-winning British guitarist Albert Lee is no stranger to the Surf Ballroom’s Winter Dance Party, Lee has performed at every Winter Dance Party since 2013 and returns again to perform on Saturday night. Albert is a multiple recipient of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” who is celebrated by fans and musicians the world over for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee joined the Crickets for three albums in the 1970’s and joined Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band in 1976. Known for his innovative fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique, Lee has also worked with music legends like Eric Clapton, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, and Joe Cocker. He gained early success in the U.K. with bands like Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds and later became a pivotal figure in country music, playing a Fender Telecaster while collaborating with major artists across genres. His signature song “Country Boy” redefined country guitar playing, and he has won two Grammys for his exceptional instrumental performances. Throughout his illustrious career, Lee has toured extensively, led bands such as Hogan's Heroes, and continues to perform worldwide.

Jeremy Clyde will perform alongside Albert Lee on Saturday night. Best known to American audiences as half of the 1960s British duo Chad & Jeremy, Clyde made a mark with hits like "Yesterday's Gone" and "A Summer Song." While he found musical success in the U.S., back in England, Clyde is celebrated as a seasoned actor with a career spanning over 50 years, featuring credits on both stage and screen.

The Duprees

https://dupreesmusic.com/

1. Intro
2. Have You Heard (Joni James cover)
3. As Time Goes By (Herman Hupfeld cover)
4. Beyond the Sea (Charles Trenet cover)
5. Why Don't You Believe Me? (Joni James cover)
6. These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) (Leslie “Hutch” Hutchinson cover) > (It's No) Sin (Four Aces cover) > The Sand and the Sea (Nat “King” Cole cover)
7. More Today Than Yesterday (Spiral Starecase cover)
8. Rock and Roll Heaven (Climax feat. Sonny Geraci cover)
9. Theme of Exodus (Ernest Gold cover)
10. My Own True Love (Johnny Desmond cover)
11. All Night Long (All Night) (Lionel Richie cover)
12. You Belong to Me (Joni James cover)

Tommy Petillo- Vocals
Jimmy Spinelli- Vocals
Shawn Stevens- Vocals

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The Duprees, known for their romantic interpretations of classic love songs, have captivated audiences worldwide with their smooth vocal harmonies and Big Band-inspired arrangements. Originally from Jersey City, New Jersey, the group gained fame with their 1962 hit "You Belong to Me," which became a million-seller. Today, members Tommy Petillo, Jimmy Spinelli, and Shawn Stevens continue to perform their timeless hits alongside contemporary favorites, keeping the group's signature sound alive for over 40 years.

Chubby Checker

https://chubbychecker.com/

1. Intro
2. Good Good Lovin' (James Brown & The Famous Flames cover)
3. Twist It Up
4. Little Bitty Pretty One (Bobby Day and The Satellites cover) > Dancin' Party
5. Twist and Shout (The Top Notes cover)
6. Peppermint Twist (Joey Dee & the Starliters cover)
7. Pony Time
8. Peggy Sue (Buddy Holly cover)
9. Limbo Rock / Mickey Mouse Club
10. Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins cover)
11. Blueberry Hill (Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra cover)
12. Slow Twistin'
13. Changes
14. I'm Walkin' (Fats Domino cover)
15. I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles cover) > Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Big Maybelle cover)
16. I Heard It Through the Grapevine (Gladys Knight & the Pips cover) > My Girl (The Temptations cover)
17. The Twist (Hank Ballard and the Midnighters cover) > Let's Twist Again > The Twist (Hank Ballard and the Midnighters cover)

Chubby Checker- Vocals
Joe Blong, Jr.- Bass
Harry Marion- Drums
Avery Coffee- Guitar
Jim Wacker- Organ
?- Saxophone

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Chubby Checker, the legendary artist who sparked a global dance revolution, returns to the Surf Ballroom’s Winter Dance Party for his third appearance to headline the 2025 event on Saturday, February 1st. Known worldwide for his hit "The Twist," Checker introduced a fresh way of "dancing apart to the beat" that became a cultural phenomenon. Released in 1960, "The Twist" not only topped the charts but made history by returning to the #1 spot in 1962, the only song ever to do so. Checker's infectious energy on stage, combined with chart-toppers like “Let’s Twist Again,” “Pony Time,” and “Limbo Rock,” has kept him at the forefront of music and dance for over six decades. His film appearances in "Don't Knock the Twist" and "Twist Around the Clock" solidified his status as a pop culture icon. His 2019 performance at the Surf left fans buzzing with excitement, and they’ve been calling for his return ever since. A Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Checker continues to mesmerize audiences across generations, proving that his music, and his signature twist, are as timeless as ever. His performances are known for their high energy, and his connection with fans is unmatched. As he often says, "It's the fans. The energy I get from singing and dancing with all these people over the years is unlike anything else I have experienced. I never want it to end." Neither do we!

Slim Jim Phantom & Friends

https://www.slimjimphantom.com/

1. Intro
2. Not Fade Away (The Crickets cover) (Austin Allsup vocals, Mario Valens harmonica)
3. Big Boss Man (Jimmy Reed cover) (Austin Allsup vocals, Mario Valens harmonica)
4. Matchbox (Carl Perkins cover) (Slim Jim Phantom vocals)
5. What'd I Say (Ray Charles cover) (Chubby Checker / Austin Allsup vocals)
6. Hound Dog (Big Mama Thornton cover) > I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles cover) > Give Me That Rock and Roll (Chubby Checker vocals)
7. Maybe Baby (The Crickets cover) (Austin Allsup vocals)
8. All My Love (Oh Boy) (Sonny West cover) (Slim Jim Phantom vocals)
9. White Lightning (The Big Bopper cover) (Austin Allsup vocals)
10. Rock This Town (Stray Cats cover) (Slim Jim Phantom vocals)
11. Outro

Slim Jim Phanton- Drums, Vocals
Austin Allsup- Vocals, Guitar
Albert Lee- Guitar
Rex Elle- Guitar
Richie Lee- Guitar
Harry Marion- Drums

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Slim Jim Phantom helped introduce a generation to rockabilly alongside Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker as the drummer with The Stray Cats. With a love for 50's Rock and Roll, the Stray Cats took inspiration from that bygone era and mixed with their youthful energy and aggression to produce the updated hard-edged rockabilly sound that saw them conquer London, Europe and later the U.S., gaining fans among the likes of Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Robert Plant along the way.

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Tapers notes: Night 4 of 4 of The Winter Dance Party 2025. The last night is always the longest night of the event, and usually when the biggest names are booked. No exception here with Chubby Checker headlining, and Slim Jim Phantom closing out the event as usual. Opening the night was The Midnight Cowgirls, advertised as an "All Girl Country Rock Band", and includes Slim Jim's wife Jennie Vee. I've been following the bands journey from their starting point, and was very excited when they showed up on the schedule. They didn't disappoint, it was such a fun set and they all sounded great. Rex Elle joined in on the dance line during Chubby Checker's set, as well as joining in on the finale set. Albert Lee has become a fixture at the Winter Dance Party, joined this time by Jeremy Clyde (Chad & Jeremy). I will admit, I was a little bummed by the choice in songs, Albert is at his best when he's playing blues/rock and roll, but it was still an enjoyable set. The Duprees were good, although at this point they are basically a cover band as none of the orginal members are alive. Then came Chubby Checker, and it was most definitely the highlight of the night. Everyone knows "The Twist" of course, but he had a great selection of songs leading up to it, and audience participation was encouraged, even inviting them onto the stage to dance during several songs. I was really impressed by his voice, he doesn't sound all that different than he did 60 years ago, and still moved around like a man half his age. Closing out the night as always is an all star event hosted by Slim Jim Phantom, with any number of special guests on vocals and other instruments. This is an event I look forward to all year, and every year it just seems to get better, both the event and the people I meet along the way.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Winter Dance Party (Night 3), Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA- 1/31/25

Winter Dance Party Night 3
Surf Ballroom
Clear Lake, IA
Jan. 31st, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS348)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float) > SD Card > Reaper (EQ, Normalizing) > Track splits using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 with dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

-Feel free to re-master, share freely anywhere else, convert to MP3, just never ever sell it. Also, if you like this show, please support the artist by buying/streaming their music, buying a ticket to a show or buying merch.

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Holy Rocka Rollaz

https://holyrockarollaz.com/home

1. Intro
2. Rave On! (Sonny West cover)
3. Tear It Up (Johnny Burnette and the Rock ’n’ Roll Trio cover)
4. Uranium Rock (Warren Smith cover)
5. I'm Coming Home (Johnny Horton cover)
6. My Boy Elvis (Janis Martin cover)
7. Bang Bang (Janis Martin cover)
8. Bye Bye Love (Boudleaux Bryant cover)
9. That'll Be the Day (The Crickets cover)
10. Black Slacks (Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones cover)
11. I Fall to Pieces (Patsy Cline cover)
12. Everyday (Buddy Holly cover)
13. Why Me (Kris Kristofferson cover)
14. King Of The Road (Roger Miller cover)
15. Maybellene (Chuck Berry cover)
16. Duck Tail (Joe Clay cover)
17. Somethin' Else (Eddie Cochran cover)
18. Blue Moon of Kentucky (Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys cover)
19. Peggy Sue (Buddy Holly cover)
20. I'll Fly Away (Rev. J.M. Gates cover)
21. Rumble (Link Wray & His Raymen cover)
22. Hot Rod Man (Tex Rubinowitz cover)
23. Shake, Rattle and Roll (Big Joe Turner & His Blues Kings cover)
24. All My Love (Oh Boy) (Sonny West cover)

Mark Flora- Vocals, Guitar
Lisa Flora- Vocals, Bass
Levi Stugelmeyer- Drums

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Take an authentic trip back to the fantastic 50s with The Holy Rocka Rollaz! If it’s the classic early rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash (and many more!) that you want, played just the way those legends played it…you have found your dream band! Minnesota’s own Holy Rocka Rollaz bring back the sound, the look, the memories and nostalgia of one of America’s most treasured eras. There’s nothing but pure early American Rock and Roll about them.

Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys

https://www.bigsandy.net/

1. Intro
2. Heaven Is the Other Way
3. If You Should Come Back Today (Charley Pride cover)
4. It's a Mystery to Me
5. Modern Don Juan (Buddy Holly cover)
6. Rock Around With Ollie Vee (Buddy Holly cover)
7. Spanish Dagger
8. Love That Man
9. Crazy Blues (The Big Bopper cover)
10. Chantilly Lace (The Big Bopper cover)
11. Before the Next Teardrop Falls (Duane Dee cover)
12. Wasted Days and Wasted Nights (Freddy Fender cover)
13. Come On, Let's Go (Ritchie Valens cover)
14. Bluebirds Over The Mountain (Ritchie Valens cover)
15. Bad News (John D. Loudermilk cover)
16. Chalk It Up to the Blues
17. Please Don't Leave Me (Fats Domino cover) (w/ Mario Valens on harmonica)

Robert Williams (Big Sandy)- Vocals, Guitar
Frankie Hernandez- Drums
Ashley Kingman- Guitar
Russell Scott- Bass

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Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75,000 and counting), so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown, points the way forward for Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road, and more than two dozen releases to their credit, they remain key figures on the ever-changing Americana circuit, both on record and in live appearances.

Shake Baby Shake & The Lovettes

https://www.thelovers.com/newhome

https://www.thelovettes.com/

1. Intro
2. At the Hop (Danny & the Juniors cover)
3. Rip It Up (Little Richard cover)
4. Speedoo (The Cadillacs cover)
5. Remember Then (The Earls cover)
6. Heart and Soul (Hoagy Carmichael cover)
7. Fools Fall in Love (The Drifters cover)
8. Stroll Me (Kay Starr cover)
9. (He's) The Great Imposter (The Fleetwoods cover)
10. Dream Lover (Bobby Darin cover) > Travelin' Man (Rick Nelson cover)
11. Great Balls of Fire (Otis Blackwell cover)
12. Surfin' Safari (The Beach Boys cover) > Shut Down (The Beach Boys cover) > Dance, Dance, Dance (The Beach Boys cover) > I Get Around (The Beach Boys cover) > Pipeline (The Chantayscover) > Walk, Don't Run! (Johnny Smith cover)
13. Rock Around the Clock (Sonny Dae and His Knights cover) > Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry cover)
14. A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You
15. Bye Bye Blackbird (Sam Lanin and His Orchestra cover)
16. Lollipop (The Chordettes cover)
17. Mr. Lee (The Bobbettes cover)
18. That'll Be the Day (The Crickets cover)
19. I'm a Woman (Christine Kittrell cover)
20. Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home) (The Crystals cover) > My Boyfriend's Back (The Angels cover) > He's a Rebel (The Crystals cover) > One Fine Day (Carole King cover)
21. Maybe I Know (Lesley Gore cover)
22. You Don't Own Me (Lesley Gore cover) > It's My Party (Lesley Gore cover)
23. She's a Fool (Lesley Gore cover)
24. These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (Lee Hazlewood cover)
25. Be My Baby (Ellie Greenwich cover)
26. Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
27. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Big Maybelle cover)

Lance Lipinsky- Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar
Jack Smith- Saxophone
St. Rose Laferrari- Drums
Zach Lentino- Bass
John Perrin- Guitar
Darcy Jo Wood- Vocals
Molly Jean Denninghoff- Vocals
Daryn Alexus- Vocals

Archive.org / Google Drive

Shake Baby Shake & The Lovettes will headline Friday night’s show at the Winter Dance Party, delivering a high-energy tribute to the golden era of 1950s and ‘60s rock and roll. Led by Lance Lipinsky, star of the Tony Award-winning Million Dollar Quartet, and backed by the Chicago-based showband The Lovettes, their performances capture the nostalgic spirit of rock and roll's heyday with an authentic sound and dazzling stage presence.

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Tapers notes: Night 3 of 4 of The Winter Dance Party 2025. I had seen the Holy Rocka Rollaz a couple times before, but wasn't familiar with the other two bands playing this night. I will say I enjoyed Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys, they put on a really fun show and Big Sandy has a great sense of humor. He played a song (Spanish Dagger) that was requested before the show by a friend of ours, Coltan (of The Rockin' Hep Cats), so that was cool to see him get a thrill out of that. But, the highlight of the night by far was Shake Baby Shake & The Lovettes. The recording won't do it justice, but watching this performance was incredible. Lance reminded me of Jerry Lee Lewis without being a parody of him, just a great performer. The Lovettes (Darcy, Molly & Daryn) were equally as fun to watch and hear, they also reminded me of groups like The Ronettes and The Crystals without being parodies of them. I sometimes worry about the future of the Winter Dance Party with a lot of performers from the 50's/60's era growing older and passing away, but bands like this give me hope that this event will be able to keep going for a long time.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Winter Dance Party (Night 2), Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA- 1/30/25

John Mueller's Winter Dance Party (Winter Dance Party Night 2)
Surf Ballroom
Clear Lake, IA
Jan. 30th, 2025

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS347)

Lineage: Zoom H1Essential (32-Bit Float) > SD Card > Reaper (EQ, Normalizing) > Track splits using CD Wave Editor > Compressed to FLAC Level 8 with dBpoweramp > Tagged with MP3 Tag

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More pictures here: Link

https://winterdanceparty.com/

Set 1

1. Intro
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

1. Tequila (The Champs cover)
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"