Winter Dance Party

An Original Tribute to Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens!

John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic 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 includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50's era: That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many, many more.

Winter Dance Party has performed for over 2 million people on national TV during the Jerry Lewis Telethon, has toured extensively throughout the US, and most recently was featured at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw and others.

“I’ve never endorsed anyone doing Buddy but I was really impressed with John. He's the only one who does it exactly like Buddy did - he's a great musician in his own right.” - Maria Elena Holly, Buddy’s wife

“Really does Buddy proud..has his mannerisms and sound down pat. The best I’ve ever seen.” - Travis Holley, Buddy’s brother

“One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.” - Larry Holley, Buddy’s brother

“John (Mueller) is a reincarnation of Buddy. He is that good.” - Niki Sullivan, original member of Buddy’s band, The Crickets

"An air tight band with energy-packed execution of a long string of classics. Rather than museum pieces or mere fodder for oldies radio, these songs had all the vitality and punch that they carried (all those) years ago." - Springfield State Journal Register

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The Historic Mansfield Theater

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
All seats reserved | All ages require a ticket

Tickets!!

Bright blue seats - $59 / Group of 8 or more $49

Bright green seats - $55 / Group 8+ $45

Dark red seats - $49 / Group 8+ $39
Orange seats - $39 / Group 8+ $29

Military & Veteran discount available - please provide verification when purchasing in person at our box office window

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