The Winter Dance Party: A Tribute to Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper & Ritchie Valens
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (1 University Parkway University Park, IL 60484)
- Full Price:
- $39.00
- Our Price:
- $19.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for John Mueller's Winter Dance Party have expired.
The last date listed for John Mueller's Winter Dance Party was Saturday February 13, 2010 / 8:00pm.
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jackie
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I had been to the Winter Dance Party when it 1st came out. Again, it was a wonderful performance and they added a nice touch at the beginning and the end!Written on Feb 15 2010
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jim Baranski
It was a great time for dancing in the aisles. The music was wonderful.Written on Feb 15 2010
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don miguel
This is a dynamite review, extremely vibrant and engaging. The musicians are exquisite, especially the saxophone player. If you liked the era, this is a "do not miss" eventWritten on Feb 15 2010
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Quotes & Highlights
- "As flawless as a chord from a Fender Stratocaster...John Mueller is living proof that Buddy Holly's legacy will live on." --Chicago Tribune
Description
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this live concert event presents spot-on performances of the famous songs that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper performed live.
Winter Dance Party is a group of three talented musicians who capture the essence and sound of music in a high energy performance that pays homage to 1950s music legends. As the only tribute band endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson Estates, Winter Dance Party performs hits such as “Peggy Sue,” “Think It Over,” “Chantilly Lace,” “La Bamba,” “Words of Love,” “Maybe Baby,” “That’ll Be the Day” and “It’s So Easy.”
Winter Dance Party was founded in 1999 by John Mueller, the artist who portrays Buddy Holly on stage. Prior to Winter Dance Party, Mueller was an actor and musician who frequented stages in Chicago’s rich theater community, as well as appeared in television programs and films. In 1996, he portrayed Buddy Holly in “Buddy…The Buddy Holly Story” in Kansas City. Mueller received a Drama Desk award for the performance, and original Crickets member Niki Sullivan hailed him as “a reincarnation of Buddy Holly. He is that good. He has the same determination in his eyes that Buddy did and when John is on stage, he is a totally dynamic performer, just like Buddy. John is awesome."
Joining Mueller on stage is Ray Anthony, who portrays Ritchie Valens. An accomplished singer and songwriter, Anthony has toured across the country. When he is not touring with Winter Dance Party, Anthony is member of the band Legends in Concert, in which he also portrays Ritchie Valens. Also on stage is Jay Richardson, who depicts his father the Big Bopper. After the tragic death of his famous father, Richardson stayed away from performing for most of his youth. In 1996, he sang his father’s songs for the first time in a benefit concert for POWs and MIAs. He continues to share his talent and keep his father’s memory alive by portraying him in performances around the country.
About the Ticket Supplier: The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
The mission of The Center for Performing Arts is simply to present the finest in world class performing arts entertainment and education to the citizens of Chicago Southland at affordable prices.