Buddy Weaver Podcast

One of the more recognized names in square dancing during the 1960's and into the 1970s, was Johnny Davis.  Known for his style and ability to put together smooth combination of square dance calls.  His recordings on the Grenn Records labels were some of the most popular amongst callers and dancers.   Here is a dance called in Massachusetts in 1962. If you are enjoying this podcast, please subscri...

Produced for use in grade schools and popular as a 33 1/3 long play record, the "EZ Series" produced by Norman Merrbach (owner of Blue Star Records) was a series of albums.  This is the fifth in the series featuring Marshall Flippo doing the calling. Material used is terrific for classes and SSD level dances. If you are enjoying these free streams and downloads, then please subscribe to American S...

This episode we feature a vintage Dance Ranch long-play album recorded by Ron Schneider.  Released in June 1978. This is Ron's second of two albums on the Dance Ranch label Please take a moment to subscribe to American Square Dance publication (or purchase a gift subscription) - americansquaredance.com

This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.  Proving to be a dancer favorite as an excellent way to get dancers back on the floor without classes.  SSD promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-dancers to join into square dancing faster. Today's episode features new singing calls from buddyweavermusic.com. Excellent for home u...

One of the big names in Modern Western Square Dancing of the fifties to the seventies was Max Forsythe.  Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Max was a full-time traveling caller starting in 1957.  Here is a dance recorded in 1962.  Please subscribe to American Square Dance publication (or purchase a gift subscription) - americansquaredance.com

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in April 1972 as Blue Star 1023, "Marshall Flippo Calls In Stereo From Kirkwood Lodge, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri" This is Marshall's thirteenth  recorded album and features singing calls that would become classics Read more about Marshall Flippo here Please subscribe to American Square Dan...

The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured.  Here are patter and singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment.  This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers. Learn more about SSD here Please take a moment to subscribe to American Square Dance publication (or purchase a gift subscription) - americansqua...

Recorded at the American Square Dance Publication fundraiser dance held on August 27, 2022 here is all the excitement of modern western square dancing at its finest.  Patter and singing calls are at the Plus level (intermediate level). Callers are Mike Seastrom, Ken Bower, Tim Merino, and Buddy Weaver Please take a moment to subscribe to American Square Dance publication (or purchase a gift subscr...

By 1962, Marshall Flippo was fast becoming the most recognized name in Modern Western Square Dancing.  As a traveling caller who toured from coast-to-coast and as a popular recording artist, Marshall was on his way to being the #1 caller in the world. Here is part 2 of a dance called in Massachusetts in 1962. Our partner is American Square Dance publication and it would be terrific if you would be...

The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured.  Here are patter and singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment.  This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers. Learn more about SSD here If you'd like to hear more from Buddy on square dance topics, become a subscriber to American Square Dance.  Buddy Weav...

By 1962, Marshall Flippo was fast becoming the most recognized name in Modern Western Square Dancing.  As a traveling caller who toured from coast-to-coast and as a popular recording artist, Marshall was on his way to being the #1 caller in the world. Here is a live dance called in Massachusetts in 1962. Our partner is American Square Dance publication and it would be terrific if you would be a su...

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Al "Tex" Brownlee.  Released in April 1972 as Blue Star 1022, "Al 'Tex' Brownlee Calling In Stereo" Al Brownlee, previously featured in this podcast series was a traveling caller from West Texas while also recreation director at Fontana Village in North Carolina. Please subscribe to American Square Dance publication -...

Recorded at the USA West Convention in San Diego, California here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic understanding and utilizing the SSD (Social Square Dance) program. Buddy shares his forty-five years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to this new tool that could change the course of square dancing - it could certainly save your square dance club. If y...

This episode we feature a vintage Lore Records long-play album recorded by Bob Augustin.  Released in 1964 featuring the unique calling style of New Orleans native, Bob Augustin. Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs.  Every contribution helps and is appreciated. MAKE A DONATION or https://buddyweavermusic.podbean.com

In 2020 at the height of the pandemic shutdown, some folks found dancing via Zoom (video and audio) to be their way to stay in square dancing.  Here is a live Zoom dance at the Plus level called by Buddy Weaver.   Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATION https://buddyweavermusic.podbean.com

A name that may not be familiar to most dancers today but from the 1960s into the 1970s, Singing Sam Mitchell was one of the big names in Modern Western Square Dancing.  Here is a dance recorded in 1962.  Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATION and https://buddyweavermusic.podbean.com

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Al "Tex" Brownlee.  Released in April 1971 as Blue Star 1019, "Al 'Tex' Brownlee's Gold Record Album" For those who may notice, this album is presented in our podcast out of order.  This was due to there being no copy of this album available until a few weeks ago where it was purchased from a private party. Al started...

This episode features the talents of some great MWSD callers singing "cowboy songs".  No dancing this episode, instead callers Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, and Tom Perry - the Hi Hat Pioneers - are featured. These callers performed live at many square dance specials and festivals.  This was their second album released in 1985.  Originally thought to be lost, a cassette was recently discovered and pre...

Patter calling is unique to modern western square dancing.  Extemporaneous, rhythmic, and harmonious this episode offers a compilation of callers who recorded for the Blue Star, Hi Hat, and related record labels. Here is part two of tracks offering SSD, Mainstream, or Plus.  Some calls may need research in order to dance these tracks. Callers on this podcast are: Johnnie Wykoff, Al Brundage, Dick...

Recorded at the National Square Dance Convention in Evansville, Indiana here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic of new dancers. Buddy shares his forty-five years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to recruiting and retention. If you'd like to hear more from Buddy on square dance topics, become a subscriber to American Square Dance.  Buddy Weaver is the...

Patter calling is unique to modern western square dancing.  Extemporaneous, rhythmic, and harmonious this episode offers a compilation of callers who recorded for the Blue Star, Hi Hat, and related record labels. Here is an excellent resource for callers and dancers alike.  Some tracks are SSD, Mainstream, or Plus.  Some calls may need research in order to dance these tracks. Callers on this podca...

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in October 1971 as Blue Star 1021, "Marshall Flippo Calls The Basic 50" This is Marshall's twelfth  recorded album and his first of only singing calls Read more about Marshall Flippo here Please subscribe to American Square Dance publication - click here

Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in 1993 on cassette tape.  All of the music used as accompaniment was done on the Hi Hat Record label under producer Ernie Kinney. Here are the singing calls used in this episode along with their current label and number: "GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY" on Rawhide 1001 "ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK" on Rawhide 1120 "ROLLIN' IN MY SWEET BABY...

Jack Murtha was one of the developers of the original square dance program for use in schools.  He was an educator and brought that experience to square dancing as a way to make it easy to introduce to non-dancers.  This recording was a sample for a future project where Jack introduced a variety of easy squares and mixers using music produced by Bob Osgood.  This comes from a cassette tape in the...

A name that may not be familiar to most dancers today but in his hey-day was a traveling caller, recording artist, and well respected leader among callers.  Dick Weaver from Hawaii is featured through two separate recordings.  The first from a dance called in Anaheim, California in 1963 and the second from one of his last Hawaii dances in 1978 (he retired from calling in 1979).  Yes, this was Budd...