Best Buddy Weaver Podcasts (2025)

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ENCORE - Modern Square Dancing in 2022 - Live Dance with Weaver, Bower, Seastrom, and Merino 33:27

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ENCORE (originally broadcast October 2, 2022) 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. K…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album - Blue Star Jubilee (1964) 49:25

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ENCORE from Oct. 3, 2021. Here is BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee". Released in November 1964, this was a three-record album set that captured the first ever gathering of live musicians who recorded for Blue Star Records, staff recording artists, and one-thousand one-hundred thirty-six dancers in the Sam Houston Coliseum for a one-night dance. This is p…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album - Blue Star Jubilee (1964) 47:28

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ENCORE from Sept. 26, 2021. Here is BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee". Released in November 1964, this was a three-record album set that captured the first ever gathering of live musicians who recorded for Blue Star Records, staff recording artists, and one-thousand one-hundred thirty-six dancers in the Sam Houston Coliseum for a one-night dance. This is…

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S3 E5 - Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver 24:21

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Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA chat about the last and final installment of Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love Trilogy series Scythe & Sparrow. Also check out our episodes covering both previous books in this series: Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark . Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW U…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1976) (3 of 3) 37:30

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. This album used the brand new Mainstream list as created by CALLERLAB. By contrast to the 75 Extended Basics for club dancers, the Mainstream list had many more calls…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1976)(2 of 3) 37:06

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 75 Extende…

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Author Chat with Yiming Ma 34:26

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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with author Yiming Ma about his debut novel These Memories Do Not Belong to Us - A constellation novel that dives into the different perspective of characters living through war, a pandemic, and the aftermath that follows when technology is introduced to share, modify, and ultimately monetize on personal memo…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1976) (1 of 3) 35:05

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 50 Basics …

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S3 E4 - Love, Camera, Action by Noel Stark 29:07

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Send us a text Holly & LA return from their summer hiatus to chat about Noel Stark's debut book Love, Camera, Action: A Novel, a story about finding love behind scenes Next episode Holly & LA close out Brynne Weaver's The Ruinous Love Trilogy with the third and final installment Scythe & Sparrow. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle u…

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Vintage MSD Album of Lee Helsel (1957) 45:12

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Lee Helsel one of the more recognized names on the travel calling circuit in the 1950s and 1960s. He maintained a strong home program in Sacramento, California, held down a full-time job for the State of California and flew out almost every weekend for festivals and conventions. He kept this pace until his retirement in 1980. This album released in…

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Vintage MSD Album of Al "Tex" Brownlee (1963) 37:36

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Al started calling in West Texas in 1948 and by 1957 became a full-time caller covering most of the region. In 1968 he became recreation director for Fontana Dam Resort in North Carolina, spending summer months there as resident caller while returning to Texas in the Fall. He recorded for Blue Star Records from 1962 to 1982. This episode features B…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2025 - Singing Calls by Buddy Weaver 24:19

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Buddy Weaver, host of this podcast is presented in this episode calling six singing calls that are brand new from the Blue Star and Hi Hat labels. All of the dance movements come from the SSD (Social Square Dance) program - the new Mainstream. Great for listening or when you don't have a caller for your party or demo. Learn more about Buddy Weaver …

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Vintage MSD - Live Dance of Frank Lane (1979) (part 2) 53:45

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Here is part two of the live dance called by Frank Lane in Petaluma, California - 1979. Part one was released on August 10, 2025 - go back and listen then we'll pick it up from there. Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs. Every contribution helps and is appreciated. MAKE A DONATION…

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Vintage MSD - Live Dance of Frank Lane (1979) 52:32

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Frank Lane was one of the most important callers in modern square dancing. A sought-after traveling caller with many recordings on various record labels. Frank Lane was considered the first to explore what is today called "dancing by definition". His annual calling tours covered some 60,000 miles every year and included engagements in the San Franc…

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Vintage MSD Album of Melton Luttrell (1963) 43:47

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Melton Luttrell began calling in 1950 and over the past seventy-five years has left a last legacy in the square dance activity. In his home area of Ft. Worth, Texas, Melton has taught thousands of people to dance, mentored dozens of callers, and was instrumental in the construction of Swingtime Dance Center - the premier square dance hall in the U.…

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Modern Square Dancing in 1980 - Contra Dancing by Mike Seastrom 52:02

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Contra dance and Modern Western Square Dance have co-existed for many decades along separate paths. This episode is another episode featuring the intersection of Contra and MWSD. Released as part of a package put together by the Southern California Contra Callers Association - here are the audio tracks. The caller, Mike Seastrom, is one of the most…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2012 - Dance Album by Buddy Weaver 41:15

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Buddy Weaver, host of this podcast is todays featured caller. From a Mainstream Album released in 2012 using music from the Buddy Weaver Music collection. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATIONBy Buddy Weaver

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1975) (3 of 3) 35:33

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 75 Extende…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1975) (2 of 3) 34:05

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 75 Extende…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1975) (1 of 3) 36:48

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 50 Basics …

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Modern Square Dancing in the 1980s - Dance with Ken Bower 1:05:22

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This week our featured caller is Ken Bower. For over fifty-years, Ken was one of the most sought after traveling caller in the world. A prolific recording artist with dozens of best selling hits to his name. Ken Bower is the recipient of the prestigious Milestone Award. Today's episode is a recording of a live dance from the mid-eighties in Japan. …

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Modern Square Dancing in 1985 - Dance with Darryl McMillan and Tony Oxendine 1:17:22

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This week our featured callers are Tony Oxendine and Darryl McMillan. Both have an illustrious calling career spanning nearly fifty years. Darryl is producer of Ranch House Records and Tony is producer of Royal Records - both labels have produced many hits in the modern square dance era. Today's episode is a recording of a live dance from the mid-e…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2000 - Dance by Larry Letson 55:35

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This week our featured caller is Larry Letson. At the end of last century and the early part of this century, Larry was considered one of the most popular callers. He traveled the globe as a featured caller, while maintaining winter program in Texas. His singing call recordings were big hits when released and are classics today. Larry retired from …

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Modern Square Dancing in the 1980s - Plus Dance with Mike Seastrom 50:23

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Finally, a new episode. This week our featured caller is Mike Seastrom. One of the most popular callers in the activity with a long list of accomplishments. Learn more about Mike by clicking here. Today's episode is a recording of a live dance in the 1980s. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATION…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (1964) 40:07

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ENCORE - originally broadcast 9/5/21 This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1010, "The Best Collection Of New Squares Yet By Marshall Flippo On Blue Star ... Of Course" This is Marshall's seventh recorded album. Here you begin to see MWSD evolving with th…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (1964) 38:14

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ENCORE - originally broadcast 8/8/21 This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1009, "More Dance For Fun Level Dancing By Marshall Flippo" This is Marshall's sixth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delivery by a master caller. Rea…

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ENCORE - Modern Square Dancing SSD (proposed new Mainstream) called by Buddy Weaver 38:43

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ENCORE The SSD or Social Square Dancing is featured. Here are patter and singing calls from Buddy Weaver. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers. This is also a great resource for what will be the "new Mainstream". Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODC…

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ENCORE - Modern Square Dancing SSD (new Mainstream) called by Buddy Weaver 42:51

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ENCORE The SSD or Social Square Dancing is featured. Here are patter and singing calls from Buddy Weaver. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers. This is also a great resource for what will be the "new Mainstream". Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODC…

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S3 E3 - Out on a Limb & Out of the Woods By Hannah Bonam-Young 52:05

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Send us a text Holly & LA chat about Hannah Bonam-Young's Out books Out on a Limb & Out of the Woods, let's just say that both women felt one book was quite out of reach of the other. (Does that pun work?) Next episode join Holly & LA as they discuss Noel Stark's debut book Love, Camera, Action: A Novel! Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sp…

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ENCORE - Modern Square Dancing for TWO-COUPLE DANCING by Buddy Weaver 33:54

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ENCORE What modern square dancing sounds like today. Here is square dancing for two-couple squares. Both couples are "head couples" and the Social Square Dance program of calls is featured. Called by Buddy Weaver. The following accompaniment is used: "Cripple Cricket" future release on Blue Star Music "Get Ready" on Blue Star 2613 "Grand Slam" on B…

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ENCORE - Learn How To Square Dance Right Now by Buddy Weaver 38:37

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ENCORE Square dance now. Get your friends together and let Buddy Weaver introduce you to modern square dancing in five singing calls. Each of the five singing calls include a teaching narration, they introduce the fundamentals in sequence from the first through the fifth singing call. Buddy Weaver is copyright owner of all music and tracks. Permiss…

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ENCORE - Buddy Weaver presentation on "how to keep new dancers" 49:27

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ENCORE 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 s…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (Classic Easy Dances) 35:42

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ENCORE - originally broadcast 7/11/21 This is the second album of easy dances presented by Blue Star Records, featuring the calling of Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1963 as BS 1007 "Everybody Dances When The Great Marshall Flippo Calls On Blue Star". This is Marshall's fifth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delive…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1974) (3 of 3) 35:29

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from the SIO lists. This album used the 75 Extended Ba…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1974) (2 of 3) 34:59

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The average club level was called the Extended 75, similar to today's SSD program. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from …

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S3 E2 - Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson 46:57

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Send us a text LA & Holly discuss Lana Ferguson's latest supernatural/monster romance Under Loch and Key. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode! Ins…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1974) (1 of 3) 34:42

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The introductory list was called the 50 Basics which was considered beginner or entry level. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using c…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2025 - PLUS Dance with Buddy Weaver 45:56

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PLUS square dancing - the intermediate level of modern square dancing for the dance enthusiast. The music and calling - speed, enthusiasm, variety is truly representative of square dancing in the 21st century. The caller is Buddy Weaver. Learn more about Buddy at: buddyweaver.com and be sure come to his dance near you. Keep this podcast going by ma…

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Vintage MSD - Square Dance Album (1956) by Holler Hawkins(?) 38:02

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Who is Holler Hawkins? A completely made up name/character in order to sell albums. This recording was originally released in 1956 on Hollywood Records with the calling of Jerry Helt. By 1960 Hollywood Records was defunct and the recordings made their way to various small labels but the artist, Jerry Helt had moved onto a new record label that woul…

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VINTAGE - Elmer Sheffield Sings For You 21:26

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ENCORE This past week the square dance world lost one of the most recognized callers - Elmer Sheffield, Jr. A great caller who has been featured at festivals in the US and internationally as well as the producer of ESP Records, one of the top labels in our activity. Here is a non-square dance album he recorded in the 1980's entitled "ESP And You". …

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ENCORE - Introduction to Modern Square Dancing by Buddy Weaver 38:37

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ENCORE Buddy Weaver is a caller committed to introducing modern square dancing to the general public so they may experience the excitement and social physicality of it all. Here now are five singing calls - derivatives of songs that are produced exclusively for square dance educational use - that will introduce you to modern square dancing. Each of…

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S3 E1 - Deep End by Ali Hazelwood 51:16

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Send us a text Hope you brought your towel, because it's about to get wet! LA & Holly discuss the author they just can't quit Ali Hazelwood's latest controversial release Deep End. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a s…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (1963) 35:42

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ENCORE This is the second album of easy dances presented by Blue Star Records, featuring the calling of Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1963 as BS 1007 "Everybody Dances When The Great Marshall Flippo Calls On Blue Star". This is Marshall's fifth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delivery by a master caller. Keep thi…

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Vintage MSD - Joel Pepper with Jack Barbour at Sunny Hills Barn (1960) 37:08

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A live recording done at Sunny Hills Barn in Fullerton, California. From 1948 to 1962, it was the largest square dance hall in America boasting a dance floor that would hold 150 squares. Ed Smith, operator of the barn would bring top callers in on Saturday nights and Joel Pepper was considered one of the best in California at the time. The accompan…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2025 - A Live SSD Recording by Buddy Weaver 44:08

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SSD live recordings have been and continue to be the most downloaded of all episodes in the podcast. Recorded live in San Diego in early 2025, here are the sounds of square dancing today. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCASTBy Buddy Weaver

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Modern Square Dancing - Singing Calls by Ken Bower (2010) 1:02:06

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Ken Bower, first featured in this podcast on Sept. 24, 2023, is a square dance calling icon in the modern era. Ken recorded this album of singing calls for his many square dance fans spotlighting his incredible singing call showmanship. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST…

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Vintage MSD Album - Singing Calls by Ron Libby (1979) 41:22

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Ron Libby was a full-time professional caller from Maine. Wildly popular through out New England and internationally. Active until his passing in 2021, Ron was known for his singing call showmanship qualities and this album highlights that talent. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST…

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Modern Square Dancing - Singing Calls from Blue Star Music (2024) 28:17

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Blue Star Music, one of the top producers in the square dance field presents the best selling "hits" from 2024. Each release is available from buddyweavermusic.com #1. The Wanderer by Mike Hogan #2. Neon Moon by Buddy Weaver #3. Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Eric Henerlau #4. Greater by Ken Bower #5. Singing In The Rain by Eric Henerlau #6. Calenda…

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Vintage MWSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1973) (3 of 3) 36:32

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from the SIO lists. This album used the 75 Extended Ba…

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Vintage MWSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1973) (2 of 3) 37:29

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The average club level was called the Extended 75, similar to today's SSD program. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from …